18. He clearly had no intention of doing any work, although it was only a week
.......... the exam.
a. until b. far from c. till d. when
19. We could have provided him with a detached house but he .......... asked for a
small flat.
a. decidedly b. specifically c. strongly d. solely
20. He lost his job ........ no fault of his own. a. through b. by c. with d. over
21. New legislation makes it possible for the Government to ........ protest marches.
a. ban b. forestall c. inhibit d. deny
22. When he had finished the apple he threw the ......... into the bin.
a. heart b. pith c. core d. kernel
23. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she ....... to
be a champion.
a. came around b. came out c. turned up d. turned out
24. This ticket ........... one person to the museum.
a. permits b. admits c. enters d. allows