Joanne found the problem _____ and so did John.
A.difficulty
B.difficulties
C.difficult
D.difficultness

The more he tried to explain, __________________
A.the most confused we got
B.the more confused we got
C.the much confused we got
D.the many confused we got

Althea Corporation ______ by many analysts to be the most innovative software company in the industry.
A.considerably
B.consideration
C.is considered
D.was considering

The word ”feat”in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to __________.
A.accomplishment
B.appendage
C.festivity
D.structure

On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A.Observation of the celestial bodies
B.Advanced technology
C.Advanced tools of measurement
D.Knowledge of the earth’s surface

Which statement is supported by the information in the passage?
A.Snorkeling requires much more equipment and training than scuba diving.
B.When you are snorkeling you can go deep under water.
C.Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the surface and moving with flippers.
D.Snorkeling is a sport started in ancient times.

The water around the Hawaiian Islands is ____.
A.often quite cold
B.full of colorful things to see
C.usually very dark
D.full of dangerous fish

According to the passage, scuba diving ____.
A.is an ancient Hawaiian water sport
B.requires good balance
C.is the only way to see the fish underwater
D.requires special equipment and training

The passage is mainly about _______.
A.water sports in Hawaii
B.water sports around the world
C.tourist activities in Hawaii
D.an adventure under water

The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to _______.
A.standing on the board
B.keeping balanced and not falling down
C.the wave beginning to rise
D.staying on top of the wave