1. Maria and Jean had a _______ romance — they met and married within two months.
A. hurricane B. cyclone C. whirlwind D .typhoon
2. Most critics praise that actor's work but I think he's rather _______.
A. over-rated B. over-blown C. over-priced D. over-played
3. It was a close _______ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight.
A.drive B. run C. call D. go
4. In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organisations.
A.paid B.sent C.brought D.gave
5. Not many people are good at assessing their own abilities and Mark must be _______ for recognising that he would never become a great musician.
A.commended B.merited C.advocated D.talented
6. Sometimes a pension can provide you with a _______ sum on retirement as well as or instead of a monthly income.
A. lump B. big C. block D.chunk
7. Marlene is quite _______ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in.
A. tiresome B. indefatigable C. inexhaustible D. inevitable
8. I'm afraid that argument really doesn't hold _______
A. water B. senses C. firm D. tight
9. The book _______ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about.
A. hints B. alludes C. confirms D. declares
10. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer.
A. brain B. leg C. heart D. feet