Question 28: The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system.

A. seriously                    B. gradually                   C. significantly                D. doubtfully

Question 27: The experimented vaccine seems to have both desirable and detrimental effects on the

subject’s immune system.

A. beneficial                   B. neutral                      C. needy                        D. harmful

Question 26: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

A. get into trouble          B. stay safe                    C. fall into disuse            D. remain calm

Question 25: The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.

A. sparsely                     B. greatly                      C. densely                      D. largely

Question 22: My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.

A. influence                    B. discourage                 C. reassure                    D. inspire

Question 21: The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.

A. respectable                B. unacceptable              C. mischievous               D. satisfactory

Question 20: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A. strict                         B. outspoken                  C. tactful                       D. firm

Question 19: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach tower, the audience was

dumbfounded.

A. speechless                 B. excited                      C. content                      D. applauding

Question 18: Our well- trained staff are always courteous to customers.

A. helpful                       B. friendly                      C. rude                          D. polite

Question 17: This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful.

A. slow                          B. rapid                         C. careful                       D. hurried