In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72-- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and - 74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his - 75- - moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77-- in front of his face to protect himself by -78 - the punches as they came.

During the second --79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-

• A. braces
• B. boxing gloves
• C. parachute
• D. kid's gloves

Which of the following implies that the price quoted includes the cost of insurance and carriage?

• A. F.O.B
• B. F.A.S
• C. C.O.D
• D. C.I.F

Who among the following disciples did Jesus appear to on his way to Emmaus?

• A. Peter
• B. Barnabas
• C. Cleopas
• D. Simon of Cyrene

Which of the following statements are correct? (1) A statement of cash flows prepared using the direct method produces a different figure for operating cash flow from that produced if the indirect method is used.<br> (2) Rights issues do not feature in statements of cash flows.<br> (3) A surplus on revaluation of a non-current asset will not appear as an item in a statement of cash flows.<br> (4) A profit on sale of a non-current asset will appear as an item under cash flows from investing activities in a statement of cash flows.

• A) 1 and 4
• B) 2 and 3
• C) 3 only
• D) 2 and 4

Which of the following is not a measure of dispersion?

• A. Mode
• B. Mean deviation
• C. Range
• D. interquartile range

Eleazar, the man who commissioned Joshua, was a ________?

• A. seer
• B. priest
• C. prophet
• D. judge

(a) What is an intrinsic semiconductor?

(b) Distinguish between the p-type and n-type semi-conductors.

Eighty-Four is twelve times a particular number. What is eleven times that number?

• A. 7
• B. 84
• C. 132
• D. 77

Which of the following contributed least to the evolution of commercial activities in Nigeria?

• A. Development of banks
• B. Development of transportation
• C. Development of trader's unions
• D. Development of currencies

Infant industries denote industries which?

• A. are introducing new products
• B. are too young to compete in the world market
• C. produce baby food and mother care products
• D. are allowed time enough to mature for recognition