Only during the early twentieth century___________ in the United States.
A.liquor was prohibited then
B.that liquor was prohibited
C.when liquor was prohibited
D.was liquor prohibited

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A.time after time
B.from time to time
C.again and again
D.very rapidly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world
A.changes
B.conservation
C.variety
D.difference

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Dick: “I enjoyed myself so much at your birthday party.”- Patrice: “ _________. ”
A.Congratulations
B.Oh, I’m glad to hear that
C.It’s a pleasure
D.Oh, that’s kind of you

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the question from 61 to 70.

Sir Anthony Van Dyck, one of the world’s greatest masters of portraiture, was born in Antwerp and was the seventh of twelve children. His affluent father apprenticed him to a painter when he was just a little over ten. Having become a member of the Antwerp Guild of painters before he was nineteen, he worked in the studio of Peter Paul Rubens for several years. In Italy, Van Dyck studied the great Venetian masters and painted flattering portraits of gorgeous ladies and haughty nobles in gilded velvet robes with lace and pearls. While he was sought after by the aristocracy for his acclaimed loose brushwork, his engravings and etchings also evinced his outstanding talent. Upon his return to Antwerp in 1628, he was influenced by Rubens’s interpretation of the artistic form and produced numerous religious paintings while holding an appointment as the court painter. During his tenure, he proved that his use of color, his sensitive elegance, and his remarkable insight were unexcelled.
His fame preceded him to England, where he was invited by King Charles I. After years of faithful service, he was knighted in recognition of his achievements in painting countless portraits of the king, the queen, the royal children, and the titled nobility of England.
However, Van Dyck’s greatest piece is one of his religious works, a true masterpiece displayed in the Antwerp gallery. This group scene exhibits his artful polish in painting the folds of fabric, the delicacy of human skin, landscape, and other externals, and puts him above other accomplished contemporary masters. Although Charles paid Van Dyck a salary and granted him a pension, the painter’s extravagant life-style and penchant for luxuries led him into debt, and he died without means.
The author’s tone in the passage can be described as
A.critical
B.wistful
C.admiring
D.indifferent

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.
Some people have the idea that violent TV programs are the cause of real crime.
A.It is sure that violent TV programs are the cause of real crime.
B.Violent TV programs are thought to be the cause of real crime.
C.It is reported that violent TV programs are the cause of real crime.
D.It is considered that violent TV programs cause of real crime.

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.
You shouldn’t drive away without fastening your seat-belt.
A.You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away.
B.You might fasten your seat-belt before driving away.
C.Faster your seat-belt while you are driving away.
D.It ‘s not necessary to fasten your seat-belt before you drive away.

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.
The deciding match of the series will take place tomorrow afternoon , weather permitting.
A.Even if the weather is bad, tomorrow's match, which will decide the winner of the series, will be played.
B.The weather will probably not permit the match to be played tomorrow afternoon .
C.It would be unfortunate if the weather did not permit tomorrow’s match to be played , as it will determine the winner.
D.The match that will determine the series’ winner will be played tomorrow afternoon if the weather is fine.

When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A.The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B.The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C.The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D.The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

My father asked me where had I gone the night before.
A.asked
B.had I
C.the night
D.before