Welcome to your Eiken Pre 1 style test.

Religious issues have been a ___________ theme in the author's book. His newest book is no different, as it focuses on the role of women in Eastern religions.

The flowers had very long ___________, so Glenda had to cut them before putting them in a vase.

Many students complained the book was very difficult to understand in places, so the teacher tried to ___________ those sections using simpler language.

The couple was awoken in the night by an ___________ who broke a window and entered their home. Whoever it was had left by the time the police arrived.

The government adopted new environmental regulations and stated that the companies that fail to ___________ will be fined.

Chris's boss asked him to ___________ to finish the work he was given more quickly. He promised that he would do his best.

Dogs have excellent hearing compared to humans. There are many sounds that cannot be heard by people but are ___________ to dogs.

Shota's boss, Jenny, was angry with him when the client canceled the contract, but his colleagues ___________ him. They told the boss it was not his fault.

The data-security consultant warned that the company's computers were ___________ to virus attacks and needed to be made safer.

When Paul dropped his plate on the floor, it broke into many small ___________. He cleaned them all up carefully so that he would not stepp one and hurt his foot.

Don has been ___________ by his manager to lead the new advertising campaign. He is a little nervous but also excited to be given such a big project.

A: Margaret has lots of ideas about how to increase the company's profits.
B: Yeah, but most of them are ___________. That's why the bosses ignore them.