Welcome to your Eiken Pre 1 style test.

Yesterday, many flights to Paris were cancelled because of ___________ weather conditions. Now that the weather has improved, flight schedules have returned to normal.

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

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.

The musician started his career as a traditional bass guitarist, but his music later ___________ and developed into a unique style of blues.

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.

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.

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

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.

The company tried to end the strike by offering a small pay increase, but the union decided to ___________ until workers were also offered more vacation days.

Despite his ___________ appearance, the teacher created a relaxed atmosphere in his classroom, and he was gentle and kind to his students.

After his retirement from office, the former mayor started an NPO dedicated to the ___________ of homelessness from his city.

The minister had been very popular, so his funeral ___________ stretched over several city blocks. Supporters followed the car carrying his body all the way to the church.