According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate?
A.Boredom
B.Anger
C.Lethargy
D.Depression

Originated in Ethiopia, coffee was drunk in the Arab world before it came to Europe in the 17th century.
A.was drunk
B.came
C.Originated
D.in

The swirling winds of a tornado can reach quickly speeds close to 300 miles per hour.
A.close to
B.reach quickly
C.per hour
D.swirling winds

_______(39)
A.prodded
B.prompted
C.projected
D.provoked

_______(41)
A.incited
B.encouraged
C.supported
D.promoted

_______(42)
A.detail
B.account
C.interest
D.importance

_______(43)
A.evidence
B.grounds
C.signs
D.demonstration

_______(44)
A.increase
B.gain
C.improve
D.progress

It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that one important factor in the increasing importance of education in the United States was _____.
A.the expanding economic problems of schools
B.the growing number of schools in frontier communities
C.an increase in the number of trained teachers
D.the increased urbanization of the entire country

The word "means" in line 5 is closest in meaning to _____.
A.qualifications
B.method
C.advantages
D.probability