Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life?
A.He attended school six months a year.
B.He had to study alone, without help.
C.He supported his family after his father died.
D.He was an only child.

The word “struggles” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by .
A.valuable experiences
B.happy situations
C.influential people
D.difficult times

The word “mandatory” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A.required
B.equal
C.excellent
D.basic

Among Mann's school reforms, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A.Restructuring curriculum.
B.Schools for teacher training.
C.Lyceums for adult education.
D.Creating museums.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
People usually can get sufficient of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.
A.variety
B.source
C.amount
D.number

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Everyone should travel. As they say, it really _____ the mind.
A.widens
B.opens
C.broadens
D.develops

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Ellen didn’t get very well her roommate.
A.on/with
B.on/to
C.up/with
D.up/to

A.come
B.wonder
C.golden
D.discover

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I can’t this noise any longer. I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem.
A.put up with
B.take away from
C.get back to
D.make out of

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The local clubs are________ every effort to interest more young people.
A.doing
B.taking
C.making
D.giving