What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?




A.The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world.
B.The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C.The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D.The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's.

He looked as if he _______ a million dollars.




A.is going to win
B.won
C.had won
D.wins

Her spending surpasses making, which is against her moral words that one should _______ provision for his old age.




A.take
B.prepare
C.make
D.have

I don’t think such ________ fine can prohibit the illegal trade in the country.




A.just
B.slightly
C.light
D.heavily

Are they _______ -grown guavas or did you buy them on the market?




A.domestic
B.homely
C.home
D.house

I understand why you detest her. I've finally met her.




A.I understand why you don't like her due to I've lastly met her
B.Now that I have finally met her, I understand why you hate her.
C.I met her and I know your feeling to her.
D.Since I finally met her, I understand why you like her.

A.officialdom
B.millennium
C.westernize
D.division

The word "functional" is closest in meaning to _________.




A.alternate
B.useful
C.original
D.usable

According to the passage, a city's situation is more important than its site in regard to the city's_____




A.long-term growth and prosperity
B.ability to protect its citizenry
C.possession of favorable weather conditions
D.need to import food supplies

According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins_____




A.were heavier
B.broke down more easily
C.produced softer tones
D.were easier to play