The word “forces” in line 9 could best be replaced by ________
A.military
B.effort
C.power
D.energy

According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been_______.
A.repressed
B.reconstructed
C.relocated
D.reserved

When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A.different twins generally have different levels of ability
B.ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C.intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D.ability depends both on intelligence and environment

How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A.They practice playing their instruments for many years
B.They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C.They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D.Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured

He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A.frightens me
B.moves me
C.steers me
D.irritates me

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A.effects
B.symptoms
C.demonstrations
D.hints

The shop assistant have to break off the conversation to serve a customer.
A.interrupt
B.hurry
C.continue
D.begin

I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A.cleverly
B.gently
C.reasonably
D.brutally

_________(36)
A.pressure
B.stress
C.strain
D.anxiety

_________(38)
A.events
B.things
C.occasions
D.conditions