Many businesses have been closed as a result of the economic ________.

How many people became homeless as a result of the storm A: Over two hundred. B: Over fourteen. C: About fifteen.

I. Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a word from the box. Change the form where necessary. (1*15=15 points) shape form figure outline 1. Janet was a natural blonde with a good __________. 2. Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any __________ or size. 3. At night, he could see only the hazy __________ of the goalposts. 4. The training program takes the __________ of a series of workshops. raise rise arise arouse 5. Many difficulties have __________ as a result of the change over to a new type of fuel. 6. Last year the advertising rate __________ by 20 percent. 7. Their persecution only serves to __________ the opposition of the people. 8. Large supplemental doses of vitamin E can slightly __________ blood pressure. benefit advantage interest profit 9. In order to maximize __________ , the firm would seek to maximize output. 10. It is certainly worth checking up on your __________ entitlements. 11. It is in the public __________ that these facts are made known. 12. Being tall gave him an __________ over the other players. address greet salute 13. I heard him __________ her as darling. 14. One of the soldiers stepped out and __________ the General. 15. He __________ all the guests warmly as they arrived.

How many new students have been taken in this year ______ new students.

The new company will have to _______ (competition) with many others for orders.