22 Because John did not get enough exposure to sunlight, his test results showed that he was at the risk of vitamin
D ______ . (A) deficiency (B) superfluity (C) degeneration (D) sufficiency
23 The manager is unlikely to ______ this proposal, for it involves huge investment without promising outcome.
(A) introspect (B) discredit (C) contravene (D) endorse
24 He didn’t feel any ______ for his school days, which were nothing but exams and unreasonable expectations from
parents and teachers. (A) commencement (B) nostalgia (C) sympathy (D) reconciliation
26 Sarah has been a hard-working employee in the company, but ______ speaking, she needs more professional expertise
before she can be promoted. (A) frequently (B) previously (C) technically (D) uniquely
29 According to the report, the government is to increase spending next year in a bid to stimulate domestic demand
and GDP growth as exports might continue to fall due to a ______ global economy. (A) booming (B) sluggish (C) buoyant (D) thriving
30 As commodity prices have grown ______ recently, low-income families are struggling to put food on the table.
(A) exponentially (B) numerously (C) ostensibly (D) vengefully
31 The high-tech company planned to _______ new program engineers who specialized in troubleshooting computer
systems. (A) recur (B) recollect (C) refund (D) recruit
32 The team had a great season and made it to the playoffs; ______ , they were ultimately defeated in the final game.
(A) hence (B) likewise (C) accordingly (D) nevertheless
34 His ______ and outgoing personality had a positive effect on his ability to collaborate with his co-workers.
(A) extraverted (B) inflexible (C) obstinate (D) refractory