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) whatever4 j& ]$ `& X! h% r, V
2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.
0 U: K" ^1 i/ \$ s, u A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent
) j8 t2 j5 D. z( c7 E 3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.8 u1 w5 T4 `, P5 P' j$ J8 S1 f
A)location B)view C) event D) landscape
6 q1 U9 T( C/ S3 z; k+ H' d0 u 4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.& Q. s$ F5 ~( G. Z5 ~
A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
9 F3 h! b0 M; Q/ e9 w! Y" E' t 5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.' r# X0 a, U# a1 U2 H
A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully! \& g( A. ]! e8 P' V6 M5 l; m
6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized.
6 ^5 Q( f/ {7 N$ R- F, M A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received
, I1 x8 B* `2 j4 c7 q2 c3 S: u 7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
6 H7 ], V% h8 Y$ b4 c( \! L6 _9 y" ?" S A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive
% [. G+ o5 [! _; i2 }' U6 Y 8. The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
+ I, G) B `* C; x# G ^. I: \7 y9 p A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed/ O7 W: h, ?. L. c# @1 [. W$ b3 ~
9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one's health.0 e3 Y- t: s7 r# o6 B9 Y
$ Q# N9 z- h2 p6 B8 M A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence |