But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family’s business.
A.Richard only took over the family’s business because his father decided to retire early.
B.Richard didn’t take over the family’s business because his father decided to retire.
C.His father retired early, but he ran the family’s business.
D.Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family’s business despite his retirement.

I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.
A.I lost contact with Harold. sol couldn’t understand his behavior.
B.I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behavior.
C.I understood Harold’s behavior completely.
D.I find Hanold’s behavior quite incomprehensible.

With the exception of the music teacher every member of the staff attended the farewell party
A.The music teacher was very exceptional at the farewell party.
B.All the staff members including the music teacher attended the farewell party.
C.The music teacher was the only member of the staff not to attend the farewell party
D.All of the above.

"Do you live here?" Minh asked.
A.Minh asked me whether I lived there
B.Minh asked me if I lived there
C.Minh asked me but for I lived there
D.Both A and B

"You must come today," Hoa said
A.Hoa told me that I must come that day
B.Hoa told me that I had to come that day
C.Hoa told me that I ought to come that day
D.Both A and B

Why did the parachutists’ bodies produce a lot of adrenaline and nor adrenaline before they jumped from a plane?
A.This is a natural reaction which helps to prepare one for sudden activity.
B.Because they had high arousal levels.
C.It is a natural reaction which guards them against the effects of accidents.
D.Because they had taken drugs which led to the production of these two hormones.

What two possible reasons are given for some people’s desire to participate in dangerous sports?
A.A lack of common sense, and a high level of arousal.
B.A low level of arousal, and an inborn desire for adventure.
C.The pleasure that results from the production of nor adrenaline. and a low level of arousal.
D.A desire to show off. and a lack of common sense.

Why do psychologists believe that people with a high level of arousal try to avoid danger?
A.Because they already have the level of excitement which the brain tries to maintain.
B.Because they are more aware of the dangers involved.
C.Because they already have enough of the two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline.
D.Because they would not be able to cope with accidents.

What kinds of substances are adrenaline and nor adrenaline?
A.Subatomic particles.
B.Minerals
C.Vitamins
D.Hormones.

Which of the following does adrenaline do?
A.It weakens the muscles.
B.It makes people afraid.
C.It makes the heart beat more quickly.
D.It makes the heart beat more slowly.