Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
The population of the world is growing at a dangerous _______.
A.way
B.figure
C.rate
D.amount

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Paul is a very _____ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
A.self-confident
B.self-conscious
C.self-satisfied
D.self-directed

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her study.
A.progress
B.contribution
C.standard
D.development

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
There you are: the__person I was looking for.
A.ever
B.very
C.utter
D.correct

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
Only highly _______ people are capable of discussing these subjects.
A.literate
B.interesting
C.business
D.common

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
When they finished singing, Lisa _______ the candles on the cake.
A.turned off
B.blew out
C.cleared up
D.brought out

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Their efforts were much ______ when they won 2 gold, medals in bodybuilding and billiards.
A.required
B.expended
C.appreciated
D.considered

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
I could tell he was nervous because he was _____ in his chair.
 
A.harassing
B.flustering
C.fumbling
D.fidgeting

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
My mother often _______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one.
A.neglects
B.overlooks
C.avoids
D.passes

Choose the answer among A, B, C, D to complete each of the sentences below:
In Britain Christmas dinner usually _______ turkey, Christmas pudding and brandy butter.
A.puts up
B.brings on
C.serves with
D.consists of