The main purpose of this passage is to ________________________.
A.describe a popular activity
B.give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
C.make fun of runners in costume
D.encourage people to exercise

Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A.Foot races appeal to a variety of people
B.Walkers can compete for prizes
C.Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization
D.Running is a good way to strengthen the heart

_______(10)
A.life
B.time
C.weather
D.study

_______(12)
A.say
B.talk
C.help
D.tell

_____(14)
A.until
B.because
C.so
D.while

______(15)
A.member
B.guest
C.tourist
D.visitor

Do you know that ________ longest river in ________ world is ________ Nile?
A.the/the/the
B.a/the/the
C.x/the/a
D.the/the/x

The revolving door remained ________ because Posey was pushing on it the wrong way.
A.station
B.stationed
C.stationary
D.stationery

The wine had made him a little ________ and couldn’t control his movement.
A.light-headed
B.narrow-minded
C.light-hearted
D.light-footed

The new director has really got things ________.
A.flying
B.running
C.jogging
D.moving