1. Good habits of living have proved to be of much _____ to our health.
A. barrier B. benefit C. immunity D. commitment
2. Anyone that goes against the social order is _____ to answer for his action.
A. possibly B. probably C. likely D. normally
3. There is much that can be done about the accidents _____ from carelessness.
A. arose B. arisen C. arising D. arise
4. Tax cuts are the most important ______ the government has for stimulating the economy.
A. instruction B. toast C. instrument D. stuff
5. It is not surprising that in modern times the _______ in this month may be out of date in next.
A. fashion B. anchor C. section D. brow
6. The idea of winning the eyes of the people around ____ powerfully to some youngsters, so they are eagerly identifying themselves.
A. defy B. expel C. attract D. appeals
7. We are expecting to see that the concerted research work will come up with a _____ solution to the problem.
A. permanent B. perspective C. persistent D. persuasive
8. He made ______ alterations to his flat and then sold it at a huge profit.
A. offensive B. awful C. radical D. patient
9. Although there is no easy cure for SARS at present, some of its causes have been ______
by experts.
A. rebelled B. distracted C. bolted D. identified
10. Hot metal _____ as it grows cooler.
A. contracts B. reduces C. condenses D. compresses