The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to _____the suffering of human beings.




A.reducing
B.reductive
C.reduction
D.reduce

After a quick _______at the patient, the doctor rang for an ambulance.




A.glance
B.stare
C.glimpse
D.gaze

In the early 16th century the geography of the globe still _______a mystery.




A.maintained
B.continued
C.was
D.remained

Precious metals, gems, and ivory have been used to make buttons, but most buttons are made of ______wood, glass, or plastic.




A.such materials that
B.materials such as
C.such materials as
D.such materials

Apart from the Browns, all of the other families have moved to the oceanfront, which is a safe area.




A.The Browns were the only family who refused to leave their home, since they didn’t think the oceanfront was safe.
B.Though the oceanfront us a safe place to live, the Browns refused to leave their family home when their neighbors suggested it.
C.Their neighbors were unable to persuade the Browns that the oceanfront would be more secure than their home.
D.Unlike the rest of the families, who move to the oceanfront, where it is more secure, the Browns have chosen to stay in their home.

Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?




A.The vibrations produced by insects.
B.The sound made by trees.
C.The mission of the us Forest Service.
D.The effect of insects on trees.

“Would you like another coffee?" "________"




A.I'd love one.
B.Willingly.
C.Very kind of your part.
D.its a pleasure.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It would have been a much more serious accidents ______ fast at that time.




A.she drove
B.she had driven
C.had she been driving
D.was she driving

According to the passage, all of the following are true of the five-string banjo EXCEPT___




A.it was used by Earl Scruggs
B.it was famous in the production of bluegrass music
C.it had an unfretted string
D.it was a tenor banjo

Which of the following most reflects the author‘s tone in this passage?




A.light and encouraging
B.informative and scientific
C.humorous and sceptical
D.regretful and reminiscent