The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to…………….
A.result
B.explanation
C.analysis
D.requirement

Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ………….ancient Peruvians did through natural processes.
A.because
B.whereas
C.even though
D.whether or not

I studied English for four years in high school. ……………had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in the US.
A.Therefore, I
B.Otherwise, I
C.Although I
D.However, I

There seems to be a large …............……. between the number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sectors.
A.discriminate
B.discretion
C.discrepancy
D.distinguish

It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to…….….to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time!
A.hitch up
B.put on
C.wear in
D.get dressed up

_________(47)
A.speaking
B.informing
C.telling
D.saying

_________(49)
A.worked
B.thought
C.turned
D.carried

_________(50)
A.make
B.force
C.push
D.keep

_________(52)
A.means
B.asks
C.brings
D.causes

Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in line 14-15?
A.As examples of public performance
B.As examples of basic styles of communication
C.To contrast them to singing
D.To introduce the idea of self-image