1. There is an abundant supply of cheap labor in this country.
A)a steady B)a plentiful C)an extra D)a meager
2. In order to improve our standard of living , we have to accelerate production.
A)step up B)decrease C)stop D)control
3. Gas does accumulate in the mines around here.
A)increase B)spread C)collect D)grow
4. Her behavior is extremely childish.
A)simple B)immature C)beautiful D)foolish
5. They have been living under the most appalling conditions for two years.
A)dreadful B)bad C)unpleasant D)poor
6. I wasn’t qualified for the job really but I got it anyhow.
A)besides B)anyway C)well D)anymore
7. He achieved success through hard work.
A)reached B)reaped C)attained D)took
8. The standards set four years ago in Seoul will be far below the athletes’ capabilities now.
A)capacities B)strengths C)possibilities D)abilities
9. The army should have operated in conjunction with the fleet to raid the enemy’s coast.
A)together B)in succession C)in alliance D)in connection
10. His claims seem credible to many people.
A)workable B)convincing C)practical D)reliable
11. Jack is a diligent worker.
A)ambitious B)lazy C)hardworking D)clever
12. Society is now much more diverse than ever before.
A)colorful B)attractive C)flexible D)varied