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

The word “information” is closest in meaing to __________.
A.samples
B.photographs
C.data
D.articles

Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A.The location of sea ice
B.Cloud formations over the ocean
C.The temperature of the ocean‟s surface
D.A model of the ocean‟s movements

The words “those” refers to __________.
A.vehicles
B.problems
C.ships
D.computers

The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A.The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B.The student next to me kept chewing gum, bothered me a lot.
C.The student next to me kept chewing gum, bothering me a lot.
D.The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.

There is an important difference between humans and chimpanzees. Chimpanzees walk on four legs.
A.There is an important difference between humans and chimpanzees that walk on four legs.
B.Chimpanzees walk on four legs, so they are importantly different from humans.
C.An important difference between humans and chimpanzees is that chimpanzees walk on four legs.
D.There are important differences between humans and chimpanzees one of which is that chimpanzees walk on four legs.