Unit 1-4 41. The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to ___B___ ground and air attacks. A) launch B) withstand C) contest D) contend Note: To withstand a force, an action, or an attack is to survive it or do not give in to it. 42. I'm pleased to hear of your job offer -- all that hard work at school has obviously ___A___. A) paid off B) taken its toll C) made a difference D) shown up Note: If an effort or action pays off it is successful or profitable after a period of time. 43. The talks might ___B___ for weeks before any concrete result is announced. A) press on B) drag on C) get bogged down D) hold out Note: You say that an event or process drags on when you disapprove of the fact that it lasts for longer than necessary. 44. We need someone really ___D___ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly. A) crucial B) realistic C) essential D) efficient Note: If someone is efficient, he is able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy. 45. Once Mrs. Kirkpatrick ___B___ you in conversation, you're stuck with her for at least half an hour. A) submerges B) engages C) occupies D) launches Note: If you engage someone in conversation, you have a conversation with him. 46. Their refusal to compromise is a major ___A___ that stands in the way of further peace talks. A) obstacle B) complication C) entity D) hazard Note: An obstacle is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with. 47. However, the new law, once passed, will___B___ the Bridlington agreement illegal by giving workers the right to join unions of their choice. A) convert B) render C) cancel D) eliminate Note: Render can be us...
