Read the passage and answer the question

Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.

As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart- shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses

The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to …..

The train……. when we arrived at the station

What a lovely hat you  have!-Thanks …….

Although ……. satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it

When I was little, my father gave me some advice. He said…………talk to strangers

The most common way of attracting someone’s attention from a distance is…….

Read the passage and answer the question

Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.

As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart- shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses

The word “extract” is closest in meaning to …..

…………, he could not lift the trap door

Select the underline that needs fixing

Computers are using (A) in many fields (B) such as (C) business, medicine and education (D).

Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" -  Susan:  "…….."

While I……. TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor

Read the essay, choose the answer to fill in the blanks

In  this  age of (30) ………telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit  down  and  write  letters  (31) ………friends  and  relatives.  For hundreds  of  years,  letters  were  the  only way to  keep  (32) ………people  who  were  any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned  people (33) ……….

Gradually, (34) ………, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority   of us have to (35) ………a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or  make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (36) ………clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often   regarded as (37) ………. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential  in  many situations but (38) ………have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied  with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (39) ………away yet.Question 34

It is necessary to be careful ……………your career

I'm sure you'll   have no……. the exam

Select the sentence that is close to the given sentence:

Mary loves her mother more than her father

Read the essay, choose the answer to fill in the blanks

In  this  age of (30) ………telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit  down  and  write  letters  (31) ………friends  and  relatives.  For hundreds  of  years,  letters  were  the  only way to  keep  (32) ………people  who  were  any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned  people (33) ……….

Gradually, (34) ………, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority   of us have to (35) ………a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or  make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (36) ………clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often   regarded as (37) ………. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential  in  many situations but (38) ………have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied  with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (39) ………away yet.Question 30