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Q2. The fact that the experts say stagnation will continue for some time _______.

1. industry will suffer a lot
2. we should be prepared for higher inflation
3. is annoying
4. we cannot avoid it

Q3. When he spread the news, panic broke ______ in the city.

1. in
2. away
3. out

Q4. Keep ______ alcohol and don’t smoke.

1. at
2. with in
3. away
4. off

Q5. In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were therefore more damaging. -------- In Mr. Wilson’s opinion, horror films _____.

1. cost more than other kinds of films.
2. are more popular among the elderly than among the young.
3. should be banned altogether.
4. are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime.
5. have recently ceased to appeal to the young.

Q6. I wanted to know why no one _______.

1. had come
2. hadn’t come
3. has come
4. hasn’t come

Q7. When there was a short ________ in the conversation, I asked if anyone would like anything to drink.

1. fall
2. blank
3. wait
4. pause
5. place

Q8. Would he have passed if he ______ hard ?

1. studied
2. had studied
3. studies
4. would study

Q9. It is likely that by the time you ______ to the shop it______ shut.

1. will get / will be
2. got / will be
3. would get / will
4. get / will be

Q10. The school director's resignation came like a bolt from the ……… . Nobody had expected it.

1. green
2. red
3. black
4. blue