Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word formerly?
A.Previously
B.Completely
C.Usually
D.Theoretically

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the illuminating bundle in a fiberscope?
A.To carry light into the body
B.To collect and focus light
C.To reconstruct images
D.To perform surgery inside the body

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word cores?
A.Tips
B.Centers
C.Clusters
D.Lines

The word resolution is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A.Strength
B.Sharpness
C.Inconvenience
D.Efficiency

Where in the passage does the author provide a basic description of a fiberscope?
A.Lines 1-2
B.Line 5
C.Line 9
D.Line 12

Individuals with chronic liver disease is gravely at risk for premature death, heart seizures, strokes as well as hypertension, jaundice, and malnutrition.
A.with
B.is
C.premature
D.as well as

With cable broadband, you can go from one web page to another much quickly than you can with a dial-up modem or DSL, and you can load web pages more readily.
A.go from
B.much
C.you can
D.and

However types of raw materials are used in making paper , the process is essentially the same.
A.However
B.materials
C.in making paper
D.the same

The word “impairs” in line 1 is most similar to which of the following?
A.affects
B.destroys
C.enhances
D.diminishes

According to the passage, where is nerve growth factor produced in the body?
A.in nerve cells in the spinal column
B.in red blood cells in the circulatory system
C.in nerve cells in the brain
D.in the pituitary gland