1 The union representative put across her argument very effectively
A explained B invented
C considered D accepted
2 He talks tough but has a tender heart.
A heavy B mild
C kind D wild
3 It is no use debating the relative merits of this policy
A making B taking
C discussing D expecting
4 Our statistics show that we consume all that we are capable of producing
A waste B buy
C use D sell
5 The fuel tanks had a capacity of 140 liters.
A function B ability
C power D volume
6 A red flag was placed there as a token of danger.
A sign B substitute
C proof D target
7 However bad the situation is, the majority is unwilling to risk change
A reluctant B eager
C pleased D angry
8 It has been said that the Acts provided a new course of action and did not merely regulate or enlarge an old one.
A manage B control
C revise D outset
9 The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area.
A deny B investigate
C stress D create
10 The steadily rising cost of labor on the waterfront has greatly increased the cost of shipping cargo by water.
A gradually B suddenly
C excessively D exceptionally