The word attained in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A.attempted
B.lost
C.changed
D.reached

According to the passage, hydrogen can become a metallic-like liquid when it is _____.
A.extremely hot
B.combined with helium
C.similar atmospheres
D.metallic cores

According to the passage, some scientists believe Jupiter and Earth are similar in that they both have _____.
A.solid surfaces
B.similar masses
C.similar atmospheres
D.metallic cores

It can be inferred from the passage that the appearance of alternating bands circling Jupiter is caused by _____.
A.the Great Red Spot
B.heat from the Sun
C.the planet’s fast rotation
D.Storms from the planet’s Southern Hemisphere

That pipe ______ for ages - we must get it mended.
A.has been leaking
B.is leaking
C.had been leaking
D.leaks

You need more exercise - you should ______ jogging.
A.try on
B.take up
C.carry out
D.hold up

Car crashes are almost always accidental, but on rare occasions they may be ______.

A.deliberate
B.determined
C.aware
D.meant

- “Today’s my 20th birthday.”
- “______”
A.Take care!
B.Many happy returns!
C.Have a good time!
D.I don’t understand.

There’s little ______ of foreign news in today’s paper.
A.information
B.coverage
C.column
D.article

“Can you ______ me a favor, Bill?” Peter said.
A.make
B.get
C.put
D.do