The phrase “ trend of ” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A.drawback to
B.extraction from
C.reluctance of
D.movement toward

As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A.pursuing
B.avoiding
C.seizing
D.examining

According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment?
A.Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
B.Declining population and economic prosperity
C.Low salary and foreign competition
D.Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs

As used in the second paragraph, the word “struggling” is closest in meaning to ______.
A.evolving
B.striving
C.plunging
D.starting

Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A.We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
B.The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
C.We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.
D.We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.

The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A.People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.
B.The meeting is planned to start in a short time.
C.The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
D.There was not enough time to hold the meeting.

"Shall I help you with the washing-up, Jane?" John said.
A.John told Jane to help him with the washing-up.
B.John asked if Jane should help him with the washing-up.
C.John suggested helping Jane with the washing-up.
D.John offered to help Jane with the washing-up.

secretary / be / responsible / manager / serious mistakes.

A.The new secretary is responsible to the manager to the serious mistakes.
B.The new secretary is responsible for the manager to the serious mistakes.
C.The new secretary is responsible to the manager for the serious mistakes.
D.The new secretary is responsible for the manager for the serious mistakes.

bridge / build / 50 years ago / collapse / last storm.
A.The bridge built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm.
B.The bridge which built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm.
C.The bridge built 50 years ago has collapsed in the last storm.
D.The bridge built 50 years ago collapsed in the last storm.

Only / this way / make / laws / effective.
A.Only with this way we can make our laws effective.
B.Only this way can we make our laws effective.
C.Only by this way can we make our laws effective.
D.Only with this way can we make our laws effective