The word “hybrid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___________ .




A.combination
B.hazardous
C.futuristic
D.automated

According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be __________ .




A.more convenient than they are today
B.equipped with charging devices
C.much larger than they are today
D.as common as today’s gas stations

The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _________ .




A.vans
B.trains
C.planes
D.trolleys

________ (50)




A.before
B.when
C.as soon as
D.after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.”Maria: “______.”




A.Yes, it’s really good
B.No, it’s very kind of you
C.I'm glad you enjoyed it.
D.Oh, that’s right

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.




A.exact
B.examine
C.eleven
D.elephant

______ (59)




A.get
B.take
C.make
D.bring

The number of footballers ............. for the last ten years.




A.has increased
B.was increasing
C.have increased
D.were increased

Can you ………….. me to your parents when you next see him.




A.excuse
B.remind
C.remember
D.forget

Which country is NOT mentioned in the passage as a place where the Hope Diamond spent some time?




A.India
B.France
C.England
D.Denmark