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Question 5: The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.

Question 6: Rice, which it still forms the staple diet of much of the world’s population, grows best in hot, wet lands.

Question 7: The neck of a classical guitar is wider than those of a steel-string guitar.

Question 8: ………………. was flat was believed by most people in the fifteenth century.

Question 9: The car ________ by Karen. The keys are still on the table.

Question 10: Bill asked Tom _____.

Question 11: The escaped prisoner is believed ______ on an island.

Question 12: _____ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner’s incomes.

Question 13: Would you mind ________ me a favour and posting this letter for me?

Question 14:__________ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests.

Question 15: Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, _____ against 23 other dogs to win the 18th annual Courtland Dog Show.

Question 16: I accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.

Question 17: Swimming is a beneficial exercise, _____ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups.

Question 18: ".......you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant."

Question 19: This is _____ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.

Question 20: Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “..........”

Question 21: Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much.

Jane: “ You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: _____”

Question 22: Furniture Design and Manufacture were originally the work of individuals, but by the 18th century, many furniture makers had teams of craftsmen to help them carry out their plans.

Question 23: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.

Question 24: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.

Question 25: A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives.

Question 26: Somebody repaired her bicycle last week.

Question 27: Thanks to his support, I was able to finish the project.

Question 28: It is possible that she didn’t hear what I said.

Question 29: “We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.” means_____.

Question 30: It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (31)_____________joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) _________with.

There are all sorts of things that can (33)____________about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34)______to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35)_____understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

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Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.

As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses.

Question 36: What does this passage mainly discuss?

Question 37: The word “this” refers to___________.

Question 38: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to___________.

Question 39: An herbalist is which of the following?

Question 40: The phrase “in this respect” refers to___________.