The word “barren” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
A.lonely
B.uncomfortable
C.infertile
D.dangerous

Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph?
A.Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.
B.It had to be imported into the United States.
C.It would probably not grow in the western United States.
D.It was difficult for cattle to digest.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A.They contain little moisture
B.They have tough stems
C.They can be grown indoors
D.They are not affected by dry weather

The value of an old item increases with time.
A.an original
B.an antique
C.a facsimile
D.a bonus

When he won the first prize, he realised that this was the highest attainment of his life.
A.accomplishment
B.task
C.shock
D.surprise

TPOTY is one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, receiving entries from nearly 100 countries annually.
A.distinguished
B.ordinary
C.renowned
D.famed

She ‘s incredibly rich. She ‘s certainly a ............... – millionaire
A.non
B.multi
C.sub
D.some

Many problems are caused by poverty and ................... -population.
A.under
B.un
C.over
D.non

The men in this firm ................. -number the women by four to one.
A.over
B.mis
C.under
D.out

He was ............. – conscious when the ambulance arrived.
A.non
B.un
C.under
D.mis