1. The development of the transistor and integrated circuits revolutionized the electronics industry by allowing components to be packaged more densely.
A) compactly B) inexpensively C) quickly D) carefully
2. The leading astronomers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were fascinated by cornets.
A) intrigued B) infected C) inconvenienced D) inclined
3. They agreed to settle the dispute by peaceful means.
A) solve B) determine C) untie D) complete
4. We were shocked to find that Mary didn’t know her guest’s name.
A) frustrated B) disturbed C) relieved D) surprised
5.The curious look from the strangers around her made her feel uneasy.
A) difficult B) worried C) anxious D) unhappy
6.It is said that the houses along this street will soon be demolished.
A) pulled down B) rebuilt C) renovated D) whitewashed
7.The advertising company was surprised by the adverse public reaction to the poster.
A) delayed B) quick C) positive D) unfavorable
8.He began his talk by giving a concise definition of post-modernism.
A) long and detailed B) short and clear C) comprehensive D) professional
9.The staff of the company are always courteous and helpful.
A) efficient B) respectable C) well-informed D) respectful
10. The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.
A) simply useless B) really practical C) every little D) extremely useful
11.The whole idea to build a deluxe hotel here sounds insane to me.
A) reasonable B) sensible C) crazy D) unbelievable