Lan: “ How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” Hoa : “__________”
A.I would love to .Thank you.
B.Because I am so bored with it.
C.I found the job so demanding.
D.Because I knew you would make a fuss about it.

Athletes need to have a higher __________ of protein and vitamins in order to stay healthy.
A.intake
B.increase
C.infection
D.protection

What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.Difficulties of writing satiric literature.
B.Popular topics of satire.
C.New philosophies emerging from satiric literature.
D.Reasons for the popularity of satire.

Don Quixote, Brave New World, and A Modest Proposal are cited by the author as_______.
A.classic satiric works
B.a typical approach to satire
C.best satirists of all times
D.good critiques by satirists

What satires fascinates readers is how _______.
A.ideas are expressed
B.ideas are organized
C.realistic they are
D.plots are created

Which of the following can be found in satiric literature?
A.Newly emerging philosophies.
B.Odd combinations of objects and ideas.
C.Abstract discussion of morals and ethics.
D.Wholesome characters who are unselfish.

According to the passage, there is a need for satire because people need to be__________.
A.informed about new scientific developments
B.exposed to original philosophies when they are formulated
C.reminded that popular ideas may often be inaccurate
D.told how they can be of service to their communities

The word “sanctimonious” may be new to you. It most probably means “_______” in this context.
A.exaggerated
B.good
C.educational
D.moderate

The various purposes of satire include all of the following EXCEPT_____________
A.introducing readers to unfamiliar situations
B.brushing away illusions
C.reminding readers of the truth
D.exposing false values

_ “ Do you like your new job?” - “Yes, but my employer insisted that I _______on time.”
A.was
B.am
C.have been
D.be