What is this passage primarily about?
A.Conservation of the environment
B.Yosemite National Park
C.Adams' feelings about photography and nature
D.His conflict between music and photography

According to the passage, which of the following made Adams want to become a photographer?
A.Yosemite National Park.
B.The urban lifestyle.
C.Loss of interest in music.
D.A religious experience.

The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to .
A.belief
B.music
C.photography
D.art form

The word “plethora” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A.oversimplification
B.overlap
C.overreach
D.overabundance

The word “these” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A.theory and research
B.rest and avoidance of pain
C.oxygen, water, nutrition, and rest
D.the lowest set of factors

It can be inferred from the passage that in modern-day terms, the second layer of needs can be reflected in people’s desire for .
A.a house in an upscale neighborhood
B.a protected existence and dependence
C.a measure of job and financial security
D.a degree of friendship and family life

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in human motivation?
A.Esteem
B.Participation
C.Accomplishment
D.Conformism

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