On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Certain aspects of its construction make it one of the true wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the River Nile is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world and is an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so calculations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.

This results in a situation (30)_______ a person's body doesn't get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.

Unfortunately, not only don't fad diets usually (27)______ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

THE DANGERS OF DIETING

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (26)_______ of overweight people is at a new high. People often try some of the popular fad diets. Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don't fad diets usually (27)______ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.

Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (28)______ result, long-term results are very rare. (29)______ , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets which involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (30)_______ a person's body doesn't get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.

Mary is late for the dental appointment.

- Mary: "Sorry I am late. The traffic was terrible."

- Dentist: “________”

Persuading him is like flogging a dead horse. He never does as we expect.

We should keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

_______, we will have finished all the work.

The new office looks spacious and modern,_______?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

His devoted fans follow him______.