11. The success of yesterday’s concert is due in large part to the extensive_______ campaign they ran for weeks before the event.(     )

A. persuasion                                         B. publicity

C. publication                                          D. propaganda

12. They are_______a change of our present way of life to a greener lifestyle.(     )

A. imposing                                            B. publicizing

C. Preaching                                           D. adapting

13. In a _______ between the management and the union, a 4% pay raise was agreed on in return for an increase in productivity.(     )

A. promise                                              B. compromise

C. collaboration                                      D. cooperation

14. The_______ of women to men at my college is about two to one.(     )

A. rate                                                    B. portion

C. percentage                                          D. proportion

15. The year 1972 was marked by publication of a_______book, The Limits to Growth.(     )

A. consistent                                           B. confused

C. considerate                                        D. controversial

16. When the flames_______, we will be able to see the extent of the damage.(     )

A. die down                                            B. die off

C. die out                                                D. die away

17. We need_______improvement in public support.(     )

A. trivial                                                 B. resultant

C. generous                                            D. substantial

18. John kept his money stored away in a secret place, for fear his nephew should (     )

A. wash his hands of                               B. lay his hands on

C. capitalize on                                        D. make the best of