He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A.fresh
B.disobedient
C.obedient
D.understanding

There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A.ease
B.attraction
C.consideration
D.speculation

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A.large quantity
B.small quantity
C.excess
D.sufficiency

During the five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A.holding at
B.holding back
C.holding to
D.holding by

The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A.explicit
B.implicit
C.obscure
D.odd

A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A.uncomfortable
B.responsive
C.calm
D.miserable

Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A.stay unchanged
B.remain unstable
C.fluctuate
D.restrain

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A.similar
B.different
C.fake
D.genuine

Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A.supporting
B.impugning
C.advising
D.denying

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A.unplanned
B.deliberate
C.accidental
D.unintentional