Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia.
A.dunes
B.valleys
C.lands
D.areas

Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas.
A.belonging to a big or capital city
B.in an industrial city
C.of a busy suburb
D.relating to a remote suburb

The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _____.
A.independent
B.state
C.vocational
D.boarding

The writer _______ the US education.
A.appreciates
B.underestimates
C.overstates
D.dislikes

What is the writer's advice?
A.International students should not invest their future education in the US.
B.International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school.
C.Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right academic choices.
D.International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works before going there to study.

You look great in this new dress.- ________.
A.With pleasure
B.Not at all
C.I am glad you like it
D.Do not say anything about it

Reunification Conference Hall _______
A.is also called Norodom Palace.
B.is on the ground of Norodom Palace.
C.was built in 1873.
D.was a residence of the French Governor General of Cochin china.

According to the passage, _______
A.The Independence Palace witnessed the collapse of the government of South Viet Nam on 30 April 1975.
B.The Independence Palace was built by the army.
C.The Independence Palace used to be the place from which military action was controlled.
D.All are correct.

The word "overran" means _______
A.occupied
B.passed
C.approached
D.attacked

Entry standards at Cambridge University require students who have studied to the highest level available for school students, and having achieved top grades.
A.Entry standards
B.require
C.who
D.having