The word formidable in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.compared
B.measured
C.friendly
D.enormous

The word it in paragraph 7 refers to ________.
A.plastic waste
B.impact
C.environment
D.planet

In the last paragraph, "spread it like wildfire" implies that people should _________.
A.show interest and act very quickly
B.provide a quick solution to the problem
C.accept the consequences of their actions
D.start using non-plastic materials immediately

It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.plastic pollution can be addressed by recycling
B.the threat of pollution has diminished dramatically
C.plastic pollution is much harder to deal with than it seems
D.certain communities should take responsibility for plastic pollution

This pen, ________is made of gold, was given to me by my father on my 14th birthday.
A.that
B.which
C.whose
D.when

Why________go to the park for a change?
A.we don’t
B.don’t we
C.we should
D.we should

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Paul is inviting Jane out for the evening.

- Paul: "Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?"

- Jane: “______________”
A.Why not? Staying at home is quite relaxing.
B.No, thanks. I'd better do it myself.
C.Thanks for asking, but I just need an early night.
D.Go ahead. I wouldn't mind.

My sister is very________of spiders.
A.terror
B.terrify
C.terrified
D.terrifying

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.
JARGON - THE UPSIDE
The reality is that everyone uses jargon. It is an essential part of the network of occupations and pursuits which make up society. All jobs have an element of jargon, which workers learn as they (25) ________their expertise. All hobbies require mastery of a jargon. Each society grouping has its jargon. The phenomenon turns (26) _____ to be universal and valuable. It is the jargon element, which, in a job, can promote economy and precision and thus help make life easier for the workers.
When we have learned to command it, jargon is something we readily take (27) ______ in whether the subject is motorcycling, baseball or computers. It can add pace, variety and humor to speech - as when, with an important event approaching, we might slip into the related jargon. We enjoy the mutual showing off which stems from a fluent use of terminology, we enjoy the in-jokes (28) _______ shared linguistic experience permits. (29) ________, we are jealous of this knowledge. We are quick to demean anyone who tries to be part our group without being prepared to take on its jargon. And we resent it when some other group, sensing our lack of linguistic awareness, refuses to let us in.
(26) ________
A.in
B.on
C.out
D.up

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.
JARGON - THE UPSIDE
The reality is that everyone uses jargon. It is an essential part of the network of occupations and pursuits which make up society. All jobs have an element of jargon, which workers learn as they (25) ________their expertise. All hobbies require mastery of a jargon. Each society grouping has its jargon. The phenomenon turns (26) _____ to be universal and valuable. It is the jargon element, which, in a job, can promote economy and precision and thus help make life easier for the workers.
When we have learned to command it, jargon is something we readily take (27) ______ in whether the subject is motorcycling, baseball or computers. It can add pace, variety and humor to speech - as when, with an important event approaching, we might slip into the related jargon. We enjoy the mutual showing off which stems from a fluent use of terminology, we enjoy the in-jokes (28) _______ shared linguistic experience permits. (29) ________, we are jealous of this knowledge. We are quick to demean anyone who tries to be part our group without being prepared to take on its jargon. And we resent it when some other group, sensing our lack of linguistic awareness, refuses to let us in.
(27) ________
A.notice
B.control
C.grant
D.pleasure