1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common.
( E: w. G7 S; R3 W/ B3 K* T A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever# u1 a$ ^* X: \2 r5 g4 A
2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.( p! ]! l5 V! g- Z
A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent
4 m$ e. M. j: v# H1 } z" J3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.9 x d; Q- i9 ~- c
A) location B)view C) event D) landscape2 n! H0 B5 J( T2 x
4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear." W8 k' R7 t' v( Q5 G8 `
A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest% _9 [0 J# @6 z( d; s2 v0 z( C' |% c# Z
5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.
0 S( S' }$ P9 @+ i2 W/ o; Q A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully
; H" T% Q+ j, r) i6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized
& `0 s/ |- M y1 Q5 ~, P& k A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received! g( t( O6 M. T! [/ R, ~
7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
I; ]4 e5 K3 Q. {9 o A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive
# c6 f U+ j. D2 X: B8. The conference explored the possibility pf closer trade links.
7 @# u' ?) W. P& P0 K A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed/ `) j. P! b- ~5 p- Q
9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one's health.
$ [2 z2 @$ @) E* K& z; }5 o. _ A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence
6 Y& W. C, k/ A, e10. I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.
" L( V* K! f- h1 f+ G A) meet B) reach C)provide D) fill1 \3 F. d! o2 ~% i( C. B% B9 S: P" f
11. John is collaborating with Mary in writing a book.
H+ W, a4 T) I5 F A) cooperating B) merging C) combining D) associating
" z# w1 \. C* _ ~- ~12. Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.
9 v" j6 F, M- d6 j7 g6 A% ?, O A) came across B) ran into C) met D) knocked
; h, _2 f8 D; a$ }* M# R13. Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.+ ^* @; b: C% [& a+ O: K9 s5 G
A) pleaded B) appealed C) forced D)instructed
: Q9 I" t9 [5 D% `8 U14. The child couldn't comprehend the advanced textbook.' S5 u" d- m. K! O) x; t/ [' j
A) interpret B) read C) understand D) translate: B$ n1 \ w- |- [5 S
15. I warned him to keep the matter confidential.$ u+ V% c8 u- L# @. c: g; Z) N8 M
A) private B) safe C) personal D) secret
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