Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_________ Michelle tried hard, she didn't manage to win the competition.
A.No matter how
B.Even though
C.In spite of
D.Nevertheless

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Venice is a beautiful city _______ is visited by thousands of people each year.
A.where
B.what
C.of which
D.which

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A.same
B.adopted
C.various
D.respected

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.
A.accurate
B.mistaken
C.wrong
D.incorrect

The word "intensive" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.decreased
B.concentrated
C.creative
D.advanced

The "list" mentioned in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A.types of scientific knowledge
B.changes brought by technology
C.industries that used scientific techniques
D.applications of engineering science

The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A.understanding
B.public awareness
C.scientific knowledge
D.expansion

Why does the author mention "consultants" in paragraph 2?
A.To show how new areas of science have given rise to new professions.
B.To distinguish between scientists who work in industry and those who do not.
C.To explain the ways in which scientists find financial support for their work.
D.To show how scientists who work in basic research contribute to applied science.

Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A.The development of science and of industry is now interdependent.
B.Basic scientific research cannot generate practical applications.
C.Industries should spend less money on research and development.
D.Science and technology are becoming more separate.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.
A.was
B.only
C.served
D.nonconsecutive terms