CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH SPACE IN THE  FOLLOWING PASSAGE
We often assume the best way     to (1)             to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot of
information before we arrive at our conclusion. We (2)  the evidence in the belief that instant decisions are  unreliable. However, there are  arguments for a reassessment of that (3)    . It may be that (4)     our     subconscious mind does a better job in a moment than our conscious mind does.
 
When Evelyn Harrison, a(n) (5)   on sculpture, was shown a statue that the J. Paul Getty Museum had   purchased for $10 million, she (6)        out that it was a fake. It came (7)         a shock to the museum. Harrison  was (8)        to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to (9)         doubt on the statue.  Now most experts have come round to her (10)        , but how did she (11)         the difference between that and the (12)       article so quickly? It’s probable that her subconscious mind sorted through information that escaped   the (13)          of her conscious mind. Although we are rarely, (14)          , aware of our subconscious mind, it can   be surprisingly (15)          

A.come
B.go
C.reach
D.make

“Have you decided when...............?” – “Yes, tomorrow evening.”
A.to leave
B.to be leaving
C.will you leave
D.are you leaving

Some parts of Asia are extremely crowded. .............., there are many forests where few people live.
A.Moreover
B.Nevertheless
C.Consequently
D.Otherwise

I could not ............. the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.
A.with a view to    
B.aiming to
C.in view of
D.on purpose of

I'm going to an interview. I hope I’ll get the job. Please………… for me.
A.keep your fingers
B.hold your fingers crossed
C.hold your fingers
D.keep your fingers crossed

Computers make it...............for people to store information and perform their work.
A.easily
B.much easier
C.much more easily
D.at ease

Her parents insisted that she ............... until she .................... her degree.
A.stayed / finished
B.would stay / finished           
C.stayed / had finished
D.stay / finished

The food being cooked in the kitchen was giving............... a wonderful smell.
A.up
B.off/ out
C.round
D.over

If I had attended the party last night, I.....................able to go to work today.
A.won’t be
B.am not
C.wouldn’t have been
D.wouldn’t be

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN  THE BLANK
I am subjected to           smoking in the office and at home
A.passive
B.inactive
C.involuntary
D.reluctant