Which of the following statements is true about desertification?
A.It has a history as long as that of civilization.
B.It was just as serious in the past as it is today.
C.It is a fairly recent problem.
D.Ancient societies managed the problem well.

Mutualism is a type of symbiosis that occurs when two unlike organisms live together in a state that is mutually beneficial.
A.alike
B.likely
C.similar
D.dislike

Hundreds came to __________ their last respects to the dead president.
A.pay
B.express
C.have
D.indicate

One of the conservation efforts is the development of wildlife__________.
A.reserves
B.reverses
C.conserves
D.reservoirs

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that contains a consonant /θ/.
A.diphthong
B.southern
C.breathing
D.smooth

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
It is believed that the thief broke into the house through the bedroom window.
A.The thief is believed that he broke into the house through the bedroom.
B.The thief is believed to have broken into the house through the bedroom window.
C.The thief was believed to break into the house through the bedroom window.
D.The thief was believed to have broken into the house through the bedroom window.

At the end of the nineteenth century, Alfred Binet developed a test for measuring intelligence ________ served as the basis of modern IQ tests.
A.it has
B.has
C.which has
D.and

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.
Fred Astaire is said to have been the most popular dancer of his time, but he was also a talented actor, a singer, and choreographer.
A.is said
B.to have been
C.of his time
D.a singer

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _______.
A.immigrants played a part in changing American education system in the 20th century
B.many foreign people found it easier to settle down in American thanks to schools
C.prior to the 20th century, public education had never had any influence on students’ lives
D.among the changes in American education system last century, one centred on women.

“Do you think it’s bad to keep all the candy to yourself?”
– “___________ .”
A.I’m sorry. Sometimes I’m too aggressive
B.You’re right. I’m a bit jealous
C.You are absolutely right.I’m crazy about candy
D.I’m sorry. I should not be so selfish