Part I (Paras 1-7)

Vocabulary Exercises
21. _____ popular belief that classical music is too complex, it
achieves a simplicity that only a genius can create.
A. Subject to B. Contrary to C. Familiar to D. Similar to
22. They’re being very _____ about their holiday plans.
A. mysterious B. ethnic C. arbitrary D. obvious
23. The residents in the neighborhood all _____ the council’s decision
to close the small dye factory.
A. certified B. accredited C. applauded D. ratified
24. My memory of the devastating earthquake is only a _____.
A. shady B. shadowy C. obscure D. blur
25. I don’t want to lend any money to him; he’s already in debt
_____ me.
A. to B. for C. of D. with