1. Neither of these reasons _ ___ our allowing him to pass after he did so poorly in the physics examination. A. rectifies B. notifies C. signifies D. justifies
2. It is reported in today’s local newspapers that the ship was ____ in a terrible storm off Jamaica two days ago. A. drowned B. sunk C. wrecked D. submitted
3. More than one-third of the Chinese in the United States live in California, ________ in San Francisco. A. previously B. predominantly C. practically D. permanently
4. The new secretary has written a remarkably ________ report only in a few pages but with all the details. A. concise B. clear C. precise D. elaborate
5. He has impressed his employers considerably and ________ he is soon to be promoted. A. eventually B. yet C. finally D. accordingly
6. The fire broke out in a neighboring street but the firemen managed to ________ it in time. A. extinguish B. prevent C. suppress D. ruin
7. The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and _______ him of speeding. A. charged B. accused C. blamed D. deprived
8. Mr. Smith gradually _________ a knowledge of the subject when he studied in Victoria University of Technology as a visiting scholar. A. attained B. achieved C. required D. acquired
9. The latest type of camera which I bought in Japan while on business can be ________ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions. A. adapted B. accustomed C. adjusted D. fitted
10. The number of tickets ________ will be determined by the size of the stadium. A. adaptable B. acceptable C. advisable D. available