1 These are their Motives for doing it.
A. reasons
B. excuses
C. answers
D. plans
2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A. twists
B. stretches
C. broadens
D. bends
3 Henry cannot resist the lure of drugs
A. abuse
B. flavor
C. temptation D. consumption
4 These programmes are of immense value to old people
A. natural
B. fatal
C. tiny
D. enormous
5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
A. maintain
B. improve
C. assess
D. protect
6 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article.
A. cooperating
B. competing
C. combining
D. arguing
7 He is determined to conso1idate his power
A. strengthen
B. control
C. abandon
D. exercise
8 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems.
A. solving
B. exploring
C. settling
D. handling