1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common." ]) T9 t0 I6 u- i
A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever1 i# p# k' D1 |' V' Q& q
2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.
% k1 v3 ?! D, b A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent
8 r) d/ y0 ]" i 3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.
F. F6 ^" m5 P- O9 E1 \ A) location B)view C) event D) landscape
: `; [+ F4 p" n$ D 4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.: h( q7 v; t8 w+ y( t
A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
5 r l2 q. {5 p9 u- T* } 5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.; ~. V8 ~" D8 S- _" u! {/ y
A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully# K0 D; q' r( a6 V( i
6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized6 E# a- a+ Y+ t! F; Q, l
A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received
/ B& Z7 X2 j% w 7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
% m2 {/ w7 ^2 O5 I( _' q) B A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive; M% J+ j2 p, ^1 b- V* k
8. The conference explored the possibility pf closer trade links.& ?; m9 o2 p8 D+ i I
A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed% {; W( ~+ Z6 i7 E# u
9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one’s health." j; ^( m" ]4 ~* f" f Q2 H" W
A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence% X4 a" u. c# G! Y2 I( R/ X
10. I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.) I o& R' k$ A6 K/ s
A) meet B) reach C)provide D) fill5 Y' f3 Z% X$ C
11. John is collaborating with Mary in writing a book.
" u; j$ s8 _. ]( p. A+ ` A) cooperating B) merging C) combining D) associating
& \8 Z0 A1 N2 N 12. Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.6 X; U! W1 X' e# E! T
A) came across B) ran into C) met D) knocked
8 R$ `. `" H7 I$ g% p; [( N 13. Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.' |+ A" e* R/ B! d9 e
A) pleaded B) appealed C) forced D)instructed0 }* s: F; K9 k x$ v9 r
14. The child couldn’t comprehend the advanced textbook.
9 V6 s1 Z; M% R4 D6 v A) interpret B) read C) understand D) translate
& r1 a4 W& t! O+ j3 p0 y: O5 ~: l" x 15. I warned him to keep the matter confidential.8 r( ~, V* ?! T% F; k9 K) I+ Q* x" L
A) private B) safe C) personal D) secret
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