24. There is no () evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab. A. rigid B. solid C. smooth D. harsh ...

17. () the enormous flow of food from the entire globe, these countries have for many years not felt any population pressure. A. Thanks to B. By means of C. In line with D. With regard to ...

9. As he has () our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer. A. torn B. wasted C. exhausted D. consumed ...

3. There has been a collision () a number of cars on the main road to town. A. composing B. consisting C. involving D. engaging ...

21. The continuous rain () the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks. A. set back B. set off C. set out D. set aside ...

11. Only a few people have () to the full facts of the incident. A. access B. resort C. contact D. path ...

6. Only those who can () to lose their money should make high-risk investments. A. maintain B. sustain C. endure D. afford ...

1. Can you give me even the () clue as to where her son might be? A. simplest B. slightest C. least D. utmost ...

21. As an actor he could communicate a whole () of emotions. A. frame B. range C. number D. scale ...

16. Some plants are very () to light; they prefer the shade. A. sensible B. flexible C. objective D. sensitive ...