Approximately how many cars were there in the United States in 1900?
A.4
B.8
C.An unknown number
D.10 million

We ______with a swim in the lake.
A.gave in
B.took up
C.got out
D.cooled off

The phrase “by happenstance ” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A.By design
B.Coincidentally
C.For example
D.Generally

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “launched” in paragraph 4 _____.
A.designed
B.initiated
C.joined
D.anticipated

The purpose of the “additive” mentioned in paragraph 4 was to ___________
A.hide strong smells.
B.make engines run more efficiently.
C.increase the speed of cars.
D.make cars look better.

It is clear from the passage that the early cars___________
A.were more formal.
B.involved less expensive cars.
C.involved fewer manufacturers.
D.were more spectacular.

What was the highest price asked for a car at the 1900 National Automobile Show in the dollars of that time?
A.$300
B.$21,000
C.$14,000
D.$1,500

The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to________
A.advice
B.instruction
C.how-to books
D.career

The word “step-by-step” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______
A.little by little
B.gradually
C.slower and slower
D.A and B

It can be inferred from the passage that________
A.Today people are more bored with the modern life.
B.Modern life is more difficult to deal with.
C.Today people have fewer choices to make.
D.Today people are more interested in modern life.