In 1995, a huge earthquake............. the city of Kobe in Japan.
A.struck
B.happened
C.took place
D.occurred

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The old man ______ to hospital early. I think they did it too late.
A.must have taken
B.should have taken
C.must have been taken
D.should have been taken

The word “denotes” in line paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A.disguises
B.describes
C.indicates
D.denigrates

It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that .
A.the function of costume has become very sophisticated
B.children like to identify with other creature by wearing costumes
C.primitive people wore cloths only for sacred performances
D.costume no longer fulfills a function beyond simple utility

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A.a few birds
B.mass roosts
C.predators
D.trees

According to the passage, where are hummingbirds found?
A.Throughout the world
B.In South America only
C.In North America only
D.In North and South America

The word “which” in the second paragraph refers to .
A.western South America
B.the giant hummingbird
C.all hummingbirds
D.Florida hummingbirds

A.permanent
B.elevate
C.advisable
D.influence

The author indicates that a hummingbird’s wings are different from those of other birds because .
A.they attach to the body at one point only
B.they attach to the body at more points than other birds
C.they attach and detach from the body
D.they are controlled by a different section of the brain

Psychological reasons for wearing garments include .
A.protection from cold
B.availability of materials
C.prevention of illness
D.wishing to give pleasure