1.Get a shirt one size larger than you usually wear,because

1.Get a shirt one size larger than you usually wear,because this material ____________ when you wash it.
A.fades
B.shrinks
C.retreats
D.decreases
2.All her children are clever,but the youngest boy is really __________.
A.excessive
B.exquisite
C.excited
D.exceptional
3.Over 1000 people have applied for the vacancies in Microsoft,but the applicants will be __________ to a short list of 10 candidates.
A.put down
B.handed down
C.calmed down
D.narrowed down
4.After the terrorist attack on September 11,2001,the international world is ready to fight __________ against terrorism.
A.in sight
B.in part
C.in control
D.in unison
5.The Constitution of the U.S.__________ a Preface,seven texts and twenty-seven amendments.
A.composes of
B.constitutes of
C.constructs of
D.consists of
6.The manager __________ this project is negotiating delivery terms with the manufacturer.
A.in sight of
B.in charge of
C.in spite of
D.in favor of
7.The students' enthusiasm for morning exercises __________ gradually as it gets colder and colder.
A.disappears
B.occurs
C.fades
D.distinguishes
8.He has been trying to find a job that will give him greater ____________ for using his own initiative.
A.space
B.scope
C.place
D.spoil
9.The noise from the street down below ____________ him from his study.
A.contracts
B.distracts
C.attracts
D.protracts
10.He has a terribly hot temper; ____________ he is genuinely kind.
A.on the contrary
B.on the other hand
C.in contrast
D.on the whole
11.There is no ____________ in applying for that job as you are not properly qualified.
A.reason
B.talent
C.chance
D.point
12.The speaker was ____________ by the unexpected laughter.
A.confused
B.puzzled
C.doubted
D.embarrassed
13.Betty's mother is a good cook.Maybe you can ask her for the __________ for making steaks.
A.menu
B.mansion
C.recipe
D.receipt
14.Only the ____________ of the general manager,who had the idea of John's personal difficulties,saved him from being dismissed.
A.interaction
B.interruption
C.intervention
D.interference
15.On Tuesday morning we went on where we _____________ the day before.
A.let go of
B.left off
C.left out
D.left over

1.B
2.B
3.D
4.D
5.C
6.B
7.C
8.A
9.B
10.B
11.D
12.D
13.C
14.C
15.B