1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common. A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever
m9 U, [, i& A& l9 t 2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.4 M# T a: ~" _! j7 g9 A, |- T
A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent
# _+ k8 v! P" P9 [" v& m 3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.
/ }: |$ I( F# W: n A)location B)view C) event D) landscape4 J: C {% t; b0 ^ O+ H
4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.
" |9 A& S1 S h5 T p A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
, m0 u9 y0 ~) h! @9 x 5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.6 C7 X3 D u- K5 z \# {
A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully
: ^ u! V5 k6 F# S: f 6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized.( |) q% \& {: U) A0 M0 E* ^' P
A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received
& i& @* X/ r" s8 D! c 7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.; u. ] r$ Y. h
A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive
0 o% Y# ^1 c+ P: D$ Q6 x 8. The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
5 @" K0 |$ v* W7 @- l A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed: V6 l1 |( m0 G. f8 c% c
9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one's health.
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3 |5 g9 Z0 S) m% _: V A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence |