According to the passage, one important change in United States education by the 1920's was that _____.
A.most places required children to attend school
B.the amount of time spent on formal education was limited
C.new regulations were imposed on nontraditional education
D.adults and children studied in the same classes

The word “means” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A.advantages
B.probability
C.method
D.qualifications

The word “erratic” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A.complicated
B.unpredictable
C.disastrous
D.explosive

The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to _______.
A.a tropical cyclone
B.the wind
C.torrential rain
D.the storm surge

What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The tropical cyclone is the most powerful force on the earth.
B.The tropical cyclone can cause flooding and damage to structures.
C.A tropical cyclone forms over the oceans and has great power.
D.The tropical cyclone is called by different names around the world.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is not stressed on the first syllable.
A.purchase
B.ignorant
C.tuition
D.vigorous

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(28)
A.conduct
B.conducts
C.conducting
D.conducted

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(25)
A.own
B.private
C.personal
D.individual

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(27)
A.by
B.on
C.in
D.with

Tony and Nancy always kiss and make __________ after their argument.
A.up with
B.clear
C.up
D.out