A) permanent B) powerful
C) striking D) practical
8. It is out of the question that the inspector will come tomorrow.
A) impossible B) possible C) probable D) likely
9.Techniques to employ the energy of the sun are being developed.
A) convert B) store C) use D) receive
10. Since the Great Depression, the United States government has protected farmers from damaging drops in grain prices.
A) slight B) surprising C) sudden D) harmful
11. Cement was seldom used in building the Middle Ages.
A) crudely B) rarely C) originally D)occasionally
12. They are still calculating the impact of automation on the lives of factory workers.
A) affect B) influence C) pressure D)passion
13. She finally recovered herself one month after the operation on her stomach.
A) got along B) got better C) got on D)got out
14. The minister headed the committee.
A) was on the verge of B) was on the basis of
C) was at the cost of D) was in charge of
15. Her words offended me.