61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.
A) rigid C) smooth
B) solid D) harsh

62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward

others.
A) preferencesC) fantasies
B) expectationsD) fashions

63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.
A) grants C) abandons
B) changes D) backs

64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.
A) access C) contact
B) resort D) path

65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.
A) cracked C) broke
B) split D) burst

66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.
A) governingC) prevailing
B) blowing D) ruling

67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.
A) edition C) article
B) editorial D) abstract

68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.
A) bring up C) spring up
B) build up D) strike up

69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.
A) even thoughC) as if
B) for D) since

70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.
A) sensible C) objective
B) flexible D) sensitive