1) L54-1. We can't drink the water in this river now because it has been__________with waste from the factory. a) a. provoked b) b. contaminated c) c. entranced 2) L54-2. She tried to __________ that part of her history by changing the records in her file. a) a. erase b) b. throw c) c. alteration 3) L54-3. We hate insects because they fly __________ into our rooms and carry disease. a) a. uninviting b) b. invitation c) c. uninvited 4) L54-4. Tiny insects are ruining my__________peach tree. a) a. perfect b) b. fond c) c. prize 5) L54-5. We tried all ways to__________the fear that worried the boy, but nothing worked. a) a. drive b) b. dispel c) c. diminish 6) L54-6. No other creatures seem to be as__________as insects. a) a. industrial b) b. industrialised c) c. industrious 7) L54-7. The unusual sense of direction which bees possess is strangely__________. a) a. annoying b) b. secretive c) c. fascinating 8) L54-8. It's incredible that I could be defeated by the__________of such creatures as ants. a) a. original b) b. ingenuity c) c. genius 9) L54-9. There is something__________about the way she always knows when I am going to phone her. a) a. unknown b) b. uncanny c) c. stupid 10) L54-10. Recently, the villagers have been troubled by__________of unknown insects. a) a. herds b) b. swarms c) c. numbers 11) L54-11. He gazed at the lady, __________ by her elegance and beauty. a) a. entranced b) b. amazing c) c. surprised 12) L54-1. Many human beings regard insects__________unnecessary creatures. a) in b) from c) as d) to e) of f) on 13) L54-2. We hate some insects because they sting or bite us __________provocation. a) in b) without c) at d) to e) of f) on 14) L54-3. It was said that a criminal had escaped from prison and was hiding somewhere in this area, so people lived__________dread of being attacked. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 15) L54-4. The father tried his best to prevent his daughter __________marrying the poor tramp. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 16) L54-5. We enjoy staring at insects, fascinated by the little creatures which go about their business, totally unaware__________our presence. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 17) L54-6. My favourite peach tree grows against a wall__________a sheltered side of the house. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 18) L54-7. We fear insects, but __________ the same time we are fascinated by some of their strange characteristics.  a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 19) L54-8. The girl was quick to find an answer __________ my question. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 20) L54-9. He noted__________satisfaction that no one could find a solution to the problem. a) in b) with c) at d) to e) of f) on 21) L54-10. The locusts ruined so many crops that people were forced to wage war__________them. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 22) L54-11. He was not really angry; he was just putting __________an act of being slightly annoyed. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on 23) L54-12. Insects have some uncanny ways of conveying their messages__________their companions. a) in b) from c) at d) to e) of f) on

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