She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A.objected to it
B.permitted it
C.looked it over
D.accepted it without investigation

As ________ in Greek and Roman mythology, harpies were frightful monsters that were half woman and half bird.
A.description
B.describing
C.to describe
D.described

Miss Lan_______ working in this school five years ago.
A.has started
B.have started
C.starts
D.stared

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A.New sources
B.been looking
C.fossil
D.continues

Quiet, please. The headmaster would like to_______ a few words.
A.tell
B.talk
C.say
D.give

Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A.chronological order
B.cause and result
C.statement and example
D.specific to general

The main purpose of this passage is to ________________________.
A.describe a popular activity
B.give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
C.make fun of runners in costume
D.encourage people to exercise

Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A.Foot races appeal to a variety of people
B.Walkers can compete for prizes
C.Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization
D.Running is a good way to strengthen the heart

_______(10)
A.life
B.time
C.weather
D.study

_______(12)
A.say
B.talk
C.help
D.tell