1. The local authorities annually ______ between £50 million and £100 million on art projects. A. disperse B. disband C. disburse D. dispose 2. Let me know of any pertinent developments, keep me in the ______. A. sphere B. ring C. circle D. loop 3. The employees are ______ a rally in the city centre to demand higher wages. A. making B. performing C. staging D. presenting 4. Having lost her home, Lucy got ______ a gang of people who hang around causing trouble. A. in with B. up to C. on with D. by on 5. Although usually quite compassionate, the receptionist made a ______ remark that took her colleagues by surprise. A. crooked B. cautious C. corrupt D. callous