Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Two of the (23) __________ holidays in the United States are
Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families ( 24) __________ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day people give thanks to the harvest. Most families have a large dinner with roast turkey. (25) Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (26)__________ .
23. A. important B. more important C. most important D. importantest
A.
importantest
B.
important
C.
more important
D.
most important
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Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions:
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the factories. It is also used to operate air-conditioners, computers, and many other machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes. Such appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons, and many others.
The list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity.
Quesion: What is the most common form of energy today?
A.
solar
B.
electricity
C.
water
D.
wind
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Two of the (23) __________ holidays in the United States are
Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families ( 24) __________ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day people give thanks to the harvest. Most families have a large dinner with roast turkey. (25) Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (26)__________ .
26.
A. chances
B. months
C. holidays
D. times
A.
holidays
B.
times
C.
chances
D.
months
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Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions:
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the factories. It is also used to operate air-conditioners, computers, and many other machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes. Such appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons, and many others.
The list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity.
Question: In factories, electricity is used to___________
A.
produce
B.
both A & B
C.
operate air- conditioners, computers…
D.
light up the factories
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Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions:
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the factories. It is also used to operate air-conditioners, computers, and many other machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes. Such appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons, and many others.
The list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity.
Question: The word “endless” in the passage is closest in meaning with .
A.
have
B.
start
C.
finish
D.
not finish