1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common.
6 p% M. w j( d8 Z6 o* F' B3 q A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever) j* g* W L$ m- o+ S* @2 G5 [
2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.5 ^* R! a) m! @6 Y% H- N
A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent/ b5 J. f* F* i$ o. m
3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.
* i2 r* Q& _6 Y3 u8 A- w A) location B)view C) event D) landscape
6 a' z$ V* Y- k 4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.
/ c4 S1 M, }. a0 d" p; b' P A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest
+ T+ [! I1 p* m 5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.4 S) S, f; b& E2 J
A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully* ?+ ~1 E4 M5 Y I
6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized
- j1 @1 \( Y/ u9 ^1 K' \+ O! j& r. k' L A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received" y, _" ?3 w# ]) z; P* u: d
7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
# f% e0 G. f! E g6 d% L1 B A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive% \( w# ^) Z4 L! D1 S) g7 y9 a
8. The conference explored the possibility pf closer trade links.
6 `8 @3 `* {" O A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed
) k4 ?& t; E2 C+ ^; f1 m" G 9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one’s health.
. \; Y A/ S8 j A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence5 Q! A( P n7 X. D* l1 i
10. I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.
* m3 J/ Y8 E: M0 w4 L A) meet B) reach C)provide D) fill
) p5 E; e3 z/ d 11. John is collaborating with Mary in writing a book.
8 A$ W8 r8 m- z A) cooperating B) merging C) combining D) associating* J: u3 m- J1 i' l: P7 K
12. Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.3 n8 o* C$ b: l) D: ?# g \8 S3 w
A) came across B) ran into C) met D) knocked
+ v& B$ _, x/ W; W; e! F4 k# Z& x 13. Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.2 ?% G- U3 @; Z4 g( Y
A) pleaded B) appealed C) forced D)instructed
+ i# p2 y f) R" V' c% W. i 14. The child couldn’t comprehend the advanced textbook.: j4 o( X$ { I" ~ ]1 S4 M
A) interpret B) read C) understand D) translate
3 n) U0 M5 I" Q 15. I warned him to keep the matter confidential.
6 x, `% i, i$ t3 }0 e8 [3 b. S! B A) private B) safe C) personal D) secret
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