7. The number of people going to the cinema seems to dwindle steadily.
(A) decline
(B)disappear
(C) increase
(D) rise
(E) accumulate

3. Weather ______, we'll go on a picnic. (A) is permitted (B) permitted (C) permitting (D) to permit (E) it is permitted

4. The barbecue party ended two hours earlier than scheduled ______ the dark clouds looming over the beach suggested a thunderstorm and heavy rain. (A) because (B) because that (C) because of (D) because to (E) for

5. The photovoltaic cell provides us with ______ energy directly from the sun, but also to solve the problem of environmental pollution. (A) not the ability only to produce (B) the ability not only to produce (C) the ability to produce not only (D) not only the ability to produce (E) not the ability only to produce II. Definition and Synonym: Choose the word or expression that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence. 15 points. 

6. The novelist's personal letters were published posthumously. (A) following death (B) during lifetime (C) before death (D) after birth (E) after marriage

8. If you throw out such innuendoes against the Minister, you will be sued for libel. (A) nicknames (B) secrets (C) unpleasant remarks (D) lies (E) news

9. The unemployed stood at street corners, dejected. (A) angry (B) amused (C) stubborn (D) depressed (E) dumb

10. The climate of Ireland is antipathetic to the growth of roses. (A) strongly willing (B) strongly antiseptic (C) much anticipated (D) highly recommended (E) strongly opposed

11. Don't squander your money on such a cheaply made dress. (A) conserve (B) hoard (C) converse (D) fulfill (E) lavish

12. His attitude toward study impedes his progress. (A) affects (B) effects (C) hinders (D) enhances (E) stimulates

13. The teacher recognized Carol's latent musical talent. (A) obvious (B) potential (C) persistent (D) tremendous (E) unique