The word “ particular ” in line 19 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.peculiar
B.specific
C.exceptional
D.equal

the author mentions all of the following as important in determining the pipeline’s route EXCEPT the _________.
A.lay of the land itself
B.kind of soil and rock
C.local vegetation
D.climate

I had to be early the next the morning , so I _____ myself and left the party .
A.refused
B.apologized
C.excused
D.thanked

Reese : remember, they want someone who works well with people . You’re going to show them how easy- going and personable you are! Kent:________.
A.wait and see. Thanks
B.thanks .I hope you
C.you see what I am like . Don’t worry
D.Thanks. I’’ll keep that in mind

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in large volumes.
A.of the refinery
B.it was seen
C.and
D.in large volumes.

it’s really hard to ______ on less than a million VND a month
A.make a fuss
B.make ends meet
C.make a mess
D.make up your mind

A country cannot be prosperous if it is not quite independent.
A.Unless a country is quite independent, it can be prosperous.
B.Without complete independence, a country can be prosperous.
C.Only when a country is quite independent can it be prosperous.
D.It is not until a country is quite independent can it be prosperous.

Canadadoes not require that U.S citizens obtain passports to enter the country, and _________.
A.Mexico doesn’t, too
B.so doesMexico
C.Mexico doesn’t, either
D.neither isMexico

..................will Mr. Dennis be able to regain control of the company.
A.With hard work
B.Despite his hard work
C.Only if he works hardly
D.Only by working hard

Hardly had he entered the office when he realized that he forgot his wallet.
A.had
B.the
C.realized
D.forgot