________(75)
A.along
B.round
C.across
D.wide

________(77)
A.spoiled
B.disturbed
C.unfluenced
D.affected

________(78)
A.pour
B.sweep
C.flood
D.hurry

________(80)
A.only
B.always
C.regularly
D.ever

A.comment
B.value
C.estimate
D.judge

Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A.Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
B.It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions.
C.Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album.
D.The main factors in a band‟s success are luck and patience.

A.understand
B.engineer
C.comprehend
D.mountainous

The word “sluggish” is closest in meaning to __________.
A.very weak
B.nervous
C.confused
D.slow moving

This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon __________
A.vehicles as well as divers
B.controlling currents and the weather
C.radios that divers use to communicate
D.the limitations of diving equipment

The word “cruise” could best be replaced by __________.
A.travel at a constant speed
B.function without problems
C.stay in communication
D.remain still