The word “consequence” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_____
A.result
B.explanation
C.analysis
D.requirement

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
It's thought that the accident was caused by human error.
A.The accident took place because of thoughtlessness.
B.Humans' thoughtlessness caused the accident.
C.The accident is thought to have been caused by human error.
D.The accident is thought to cause human error.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A.Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
B.Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
C.Forests are being destroyed by scientists.
D.Forests account for air pollution.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
'Sorry madam, looking after the garden is not my duty.'
A.He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B.He promised to look after the garden.
C.He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D.He asked me if looking after the garden was his duty.

Which sentence is NOT mentioned?
A.The World Wide Web is difficult to navigate.
B.The World Wide Web provides information.
C.The World Wide Web is difficult to control.
D.E-mail communication is quick and easy.

In the last twenty years........................
A.there have been dramatic changes in the field of computer science
B.people's lives have been changed a lot because of the invention of the computer.
C.the World Wide Web and e-mail communication have affected modern life.
D.there have been developments in telecommunications.

According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide_______
A.hostility
B.shyness
C.friendliness
D.strength

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A.data
B.instrument
C.document
D.information

Choose word or phrase, A, B, C or D, that needs correcting.
Ripe (A) fruit is often stored (B) in a place who (C) contains much carbon dioxide so that the fruit will not decay too rapidly.(D)
A.Ripe
B.stored
C.who
D.rapidly

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A.from
B.by
C.into
D.with