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' m6 [$ P" n: ?' A7 l5 K
2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.
( ?* W8 o2 y- F0 x. y4 i$ O A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent5 W) K7 e3 P1 b; h
3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.5 e$ J, ^. e8 \ U, Y) X) V8 l9 S
A)location B)view C) event D) landscape" w2 b, y* N0 Z$ [ R
4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.7 u; W- K7 B& J# h( x6 f! c1 s
A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
- \6 E$ f; ^3 H; a' ? 5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.6 r9 W7 y1 z# f6 c+ g8 f
A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully
1 s7 y: G: w) J 6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized., ?+ D; _1 x _5 H4 h4 U0 {
A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received
- b5 _3 |3 F% b+ E( `4 \ 7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
' r# k- P- k5 [9 ]7 u A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive4 `' k( I4 b* Z* D
8. The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.: E4 H0 T# L' Q: J, i
A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed2 g7 U2 ]# a- W
9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one's health.
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- D4 J) x. J: J A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence |