Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.ragged
B.judged
C.dragged
D.cleaned

According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A.oceanography
B.zoology
C.literature
D.history

When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A.26
B.29
C.34
D.45

It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A.was outdated
B.became more popular than her other books
C.was praised by critics
D.sold many copies

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
A.printed matter
B.talks with experts
C.a research expedition
D.letters from scientists

The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A.unnecessary
B.limited
C.continuous
D.irresponsible

The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A.faulty
B.deceptive
C.logical
D.offensive

Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A.To provide an example of government propaganda.
B.To support Carson’s ideas.
C.To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D.To validate the chemical industry’s claims.

Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A.exports
B.is grown
C.in the south
D.the country

Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A.such beautiful day
B.myself
C.to complete
D.my chores