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1. The software has been designed to help detectives solve complex cases _____ prompting them to explore lines _____  enquity other than the obvious ones.

 

A) through / to

B) by / of

C) from/ into

D) over / with

E) into / for

Answer B

2. Recent findings have suggested that, in ancient times too, man was capable _____  causing rapid and decisive changes _____  the genetic make-up of staple crops.

 

A) in / for

B) to / of

C) of / in

D) from / over

E) with / into

Answer C

3. _____  helmets had been revived for soldiers and extended to many workers, safety head coverings for athletes almost inevitably followed.

A) while
B) before
C) although
D) once

E) until

Answer D

4. _____  providing luxury on every imaginable level, a five- star hotel should also have the ability to take you by suprise.

A) with a view to
B) in excess of
C) consequent on
D) in need of
E) in addition to

Answer E

5. Ancient Peruvian textiles have survived in an excellent state of preservation _____  The dry conditions of much of the country.

A) with regard to
B) in comparison with
C) in case of
D) owing to
E) in opposition to

Answer D

6. The auditing of accounts means the official inspection of a company's accounts by a qualified accountant, and this _____  by law each year.

A) had been required
B) requires
C) is required
D) required
E) would have been required

Answer C

7.  Applicants _____  the ability to work well in a multicultural environment and _____  to work to tight deadlines.

A) have had / had been able
B) should have / be able
C) must have / were able
D) will have / had had
E) could have / have had

Answer B

8. Old Danish, one of the languages of the Vikings who _____  in parts of Britain during the 9th to 11 centuries, _____  a strong influence on the development of English.

A) have settled / had had
B) had settled/would have
C) settle/has
D) settled/had
E) would settle / will have

Answer D

9. One day humans _____  on Mars if US President Bush's recently announced plans _____  to fruition.

A) could be walking / come
B) would walk / had come
C) can be walking /will come
D) would have walked / come
E) will be walking / might come

Answer A

10. In Kuwait, foreign companies are presently taxed at 55 per cent of profits, whereas the Kuwaitis themselves pay _____ or _____ tax depending on their status.

A) less / least
B) little / no
C) more / less
D) few / fewer
E) less / none

Answer B

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