Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
Mary was _____ of the two sisters.
A.the clever     
B.as clever as        
C.the cleverer     
D.the cleverest

The phrase “the word” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A.collection 
B.encyclopedia 
C.knowledge       
D.writing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I think the ______ thing to do is to phone before you go and ask for directions.
A.sensible
B.sensibility
C.sensibly
D.sense

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand. The graceful act of bowing is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (41)_____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. It is a good idea to avoid hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (42)_____ or even intimidating. It is rude to stand (43) ______ your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (44)_____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan because the business card represents not only one's identity but also his status in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (45)_____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.
(43)
A.about    
B.with                        
C.for                           
D.upon

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person.
A.unless 
B.otherwise 
C.if not 
D.or so

Why does the author refer to Gilbert White's book in line 2?
A.To show how attitudes have changed since 1786.
B.To contradict the idea that animals can count.
C.To indicate that more research is needed in this field.
D.To provide evidence that some birds are aware of quantities.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers. 
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity- Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes. Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested. Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in theUnited States, but to day it supplies only 4 percents. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
What could Rest replace the phrase 'geothermal power' in the passage?
A.heat from the earth
B.gases in the earth's atmosphere
C.steam that shot up out of the earth
D.water in the ocean, lake, or river

He was too ill to go to work.
A.He wasn't enough well to go to work.
B.He wasn't well enough for going to work.
C.He wasn't well enough to go to work.
D.He wasn't enough well to work.

The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A.murdered                   
B.decorated                      
C.honored                         
D.sickened

If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.
A.Unless thhe fire won't go out, someone puts some more coal in
B.Unless omebody puts some more coal, the fire will go out
C.Unless somebody hasn't put some more coal, the fire will go out
D.Unless omebody has put some more coal, the fire will go out