Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A.the visit lasted only five months.
B.the visit coincided with American industrialization.
C.the first part was published in 1835; the second part in 1840.the first part was published in 1835; the second part in 1840.
D.the second part was more optimistic than the first.

What in the passage is mentioned as being truly remarkable?
A.the book was so detailed and thorough after only such a comparatively short visit.
B.de Tocqueville’s powers of observation
C.many of his observations are still visible and meaningful today.
D.that the second volume should be so pessimistic in comparison with the first.

The word “neutral” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________ .
A.impartial
B.important
C.thorough
D.careful

When we start a new job, we try to hide our sense of loneliness by trying to ___________.
A.do our job very well.
B.be as friendly as possible with other people.
C.appear sure of ourselves
D.look cheerful.

In a city it is easy to believe that other people _________ .
A.have a better job than you do
B.have more money than you do
C.lead a more interesting life than you do
D.are too busy to talk to you

People who have formed a group tend to _________ .
A.refuse to talk with newcomers.
B.be rude to newcomers.
C.be interested in newcomers.
D.ignore newcomers.

Perhaps more than anything else, it was onerous taxes that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381.
A.burdensome
B.heavy
C.easy
D.light

There was __________ very interesting piece of news on……..radio this morning about the earthquake in __________ Italy.
A.a/the/the
B.an/the/X
C.an/X/X
D.a/the/X

There was a gradual raise in the number of literate males and females in the Lowlands.
A.in the Lowlands
B.was
C.raise
D.the number of

For the first time in the history of the country, the person who recommended by the president to replace a retired justice on the Supreme Court is a woman.
A.is
B.a retired justice
C.to replace
D.who recommended