1. We can only estimate the future growth of production.
a) guess c) count
b) value d) prove
2. The computer has a word processing facility.
a) defect c) source
b) ability d) material
3. It is a versatile material because it can be used in a great number of ways.
a) abundant c) scarce
b) man-made d) many-sided
4. Madame Curie inspired many women to do scientific research.
a) implied c) required
b) assisted d) stimulated
5. The discovery was significant and paved the way for other scientists’ work.
a) important c) available
b) universal d) ordinary
6. The premises can be adapted for our purposes.
a) provided c) adjusted
b) substituted d) improved
7. The essential facts of an occurrence are given in the first paragraph of an article.
a) an event c) an incident
b) an accident d) a case
8. Success was attained after numerous experiments.
a) observed c) produced
b) achieved d) occurred
9. Although these theories were believed to be true for centuries, they were discredited by further experiments.
a) supported c)disproved
b) disregarded d) satisfied
10. These materials and products are expensive partly because they are so scarce.
a) abundant c) complex
b) rare d) vital