1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common./ r5 p7 S1 K" j8 _6 u% a* `! v
A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever
7 k/ f4 q4 Q0 `- B: D. H& ?( A1 t2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.8 j. D9 t& r0 Q2 K
A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent
% `' ~3 b/ u. \3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.
" f( f, e, f8 O# D( f A) location B)view C) event D) landscape2 }( M& @" o3 A9 d
4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.
( t2 K7 I+ N) P- k$ c A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
e) m1 }, D! W2 j. l3 C5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.
" e _" r+ x( P$ |! ? A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully$ s; ^3 D$ r) n$ P1 G) [/ a
6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized
% h3 R8 S3 r% a8 p0 M0 p8 |* F A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received; ^3 j7 w6 X: V3 x$ o: m' l
7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
( T$ |; o/ S$ [7 s' D; ? A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive' V; n( o$ g$ r
8. The conference explored the possibility pf closer trade links.
& X6 B# g2 Q N5 v3 K A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed
. g9 l/ I. z n8 s9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one's health., J: M# {5 P. M+ j
A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence8 m b) J4 t, Q2 w1 M. M$ c! X
10. I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.
. o5 E6 ^4 N, H' _9 `/ s A) meet B) reach C)provide D) fill
/ L( b) Q' n4 _8 T* v# y11. John is collaborating with Mary in writing a book.
5 S- l" X/ c. o3 b9 @- l' U A) cooperating B) merging C) combining D) associating
. ^ }& q v2 S( ^. G2 B- E; P12. Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.
0 ^* ]( E: k1 H. A A) came across B) ran into C) met D) knocked# u! t% B% g% n" w1 m7 f' ?) w) f
13. Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.
- z" E" N3 ^( l( y& u8 A' H A) pleaded B) appealed C) forced D)instructed
) Z$ Z" e5 L0 I9 j! B0 _+ W9 Q14. The child couldn't comprehend the advanced textbook.
1 U7 c0 m" v) M7 ^9 K A) interpret B) read C) understand D) translate C: H$ `) `! I8 U8 P! @/ d
15. I warned him to keep the matter confidential.
8 I1 @/ a# @% |, M% ] z& M# t6 n5 q A) private B) safe C) personal D) secret
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