The word "brittle" as used in the second paragraph means ___________ .
A.soft and easily bent
B.hard and endurable
C.hard but easily broken
D.rigid and inflexible

According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old?
A.the arteries have become thickened and constricted.
B.the blood vessels lead from the heart.
C.the brain gets smaller in size.
D.bones become lighter and brittle

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.All living things grow old.
B.Aging is unavoidable in any living things.
C.Plants show less signs of aging than any other living things.
D.Most body parts wear out during the course of a lifetime.

I'd prefer you not to drink tea at night.
A.Tea is not good for your health, especially at night.
B.You can drink tea whenever you like but not at night.
C.I'd sooner you hadn't drunk tea last night.
D.I'd rather you didn't drink tea at night.

I used to live in London.
A.I lived in London once, but I don't any more.
B.I was used to living in London a long time ago.
C.It's a long time since I left London.
D.No more do I want to live in London.

In the end of the party, Mary found herself washing the dishes alone again, as usual.
A.In
B.herself
C.washing
D.as usual

_________(41)
A.break-up
B.outburst
C.outbreak
D.breakout

_________(43)
A.also
B.too
C.either
D.as well

_________(44)
A.do
B.are
C.will
D.does

_________(46)
A.strict
B.severe
C.serious
D.heavy