8. The decision to allow the import of ox tongue from the United States had ignited_____ criticisms from the public last year. (A) excessive (B) rare (C) blistering (D) scarce

11. As the doctor warns John about the high possibility of getting a serious disease as a result of his smoking habit, John has decided to_____smoking which has been a part of his life for more than thirty years. (A) assert (B) expel (C) oppress (D) renounce .