Progress test 1

Although still a relative ________ to the world of high-performance sports cars, General Autos has undergone quite a transformation since their first effort, the Xtreme, attracted such unfavorable comment in the motoring press, which led to disappointing sales.

• come

• comer

• newcomer

To say that the XR1200 is better than the Xtreme is a huge understatement. Not only is it much better, it represents a ______ new approach to this class of car.

• revolution

• revolutionary

• revolutionarily

Their latest effort, the XR1200 _______, went into production last month, and I had the chance to test-drive one.

• conversion

• convertible

• convert

The company is currently ______ discussion with the bank regarding a large loan.

• in

• on

• under

I didn't manage to book anything, so we'll just have to trust ____ luck and hope we find rooms when we get there.

• in

• on

• to

We weigh the evidence ____ the belief that instand decisions are unreliable.

• under

• beyond

• in

• on

We often assume the best way to come to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot of information before we arrive at our conclusion. However, there are arguments ______ reassessment of that view.

• for

• against

It's probable that her subconscious mind sorted through information that _____ the notice of her conscious mind

• escaped

• took

Although we are rarely, ___ ever, aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly effective.

• if

• hardly

I don't know what the ____ for the council's decision was, but it doesn't seem like a good idea.

I've been promoted to assistant manager on a temporary ____, but I hope it'll become permanent.

On the ____ of your interview, we're very happy to be able to offer you a position at our company.

• basis

• manner