Choose one variant (a, b, c or d) which could be used in place of the word or phrase underlined without changing the meaning of the sentence

1. Modern Man has caused the extinction of five hundred species of animals since the industrial revolution.

a) relocation c) dying out

b) evolution d) survival

2. The proportion of living matter, in terms of weight, is insignificant compared to the mass of the Earth.

a) based on c) including

b) by means of d) due to

3. Debt payment should never amount to more than 10 % of a country's export earnings.

a) go down c) equal

b) spend d) install

4. The production of electronic devices requires both skill and precision.

a) proficiency c) consideration

b) decision d) accuracy

5. Experimental results without a good theory are nothing more than a handful of unrelated facts.

a) pure c) insufficient

b) unavailable d) isolated

6. This session should cover all the points on the agenda.

a) close c) open

b) discuss d) cancel

7. Land reform is not only essential for reasons of justice – it also increases food production.

a) policies c) considerations

b) violation d) strategy

8. The cells are placed in a special medium to make them grow normally.

a) area c) position

b) environment d) condition

9. The new installation doesn't meet the necessary specifications.

a) satisfy c) measure

b) require d) predict

10. Just consider the impact that the car has had on modern life!

a) influence c) conclusion

b) result d) reason