The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A.understanding
B.public awareness
C.scientific knowledge
D.expansion

Why does the author mention "consultants" in paragraph 2?
A.To show how new areas of science have given rise to new professions.
B.To distinguish between scientists who work in industry and those who do not.
C.To explain the ways in which scientists find financial support for their work.
D.To show how scientists who work in basic research contribute to applied science.

Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A.The development of science and of industry is now interdependent.
B.Basic scientific research cannot generate practical applications.
C.Industries should spend less money on research and development.
D.Science and technology are becoming more separate.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.
A.was
B.only
C.served
D.nonconsecutive terms

What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?
A.Furniture
B.Clothing
C.Food
D.Medicine

“Devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that_________.
A.happen suddenly
B.are very short
C.last for a long time
D.cause a lot of damage

The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A.selling
B.buying
C.giving
D.taking

I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
A.Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep.
B.Although I was tired, but I couldn’t sleep.
C.Although being tired, I couldn’t sleep.
D.Although I was tired, I could sleep.

They have just sent an ambulance to the school.
A.An ambulance has just been send to the school.
B.An ambulance has just been sent to the school.
C.An ambulance had just been sent to the school.
D.An ambulance have just been sent to the school.

Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the passage?
A.The formation of deserts
B.Different types of deserts
C.Human's life on deserts
D.The causes of desertification