The airline’s employees are planning to stage a five-day for better working conditions and improved wages.
(A)ordeal
(B)rehearsal
(C)interview
(D)strike
Many children are of the harm caused by fast food, and they consume too much sugar and fat.
(A)illegal
(B)tolerant
(C)ignorant
(D)conscious
When my brother is busy with his work, there is always a “Do Not ” sign on the door of his room.
(A)Loiter
(B)Resist
(C)Disturb
(D)Litter
If you are not satisfied with the item you purchase, you can bring the receipt and ask for a within 7 days.
(A)release
(B)refill
(C)relay
(D)refund
On March 2, 1955, a fifteen-year-old black girl was arrested because she refused to her seat to a whitewoman.
(A)remove
(B)adapt
(C)surrender
(D)relieve
It is sad for us to know that many mothers and babies die through childbirth caused by the size of the head.
(A)satisfaction
(B)complication
(C)qualification
(D)justification
It is rumored that the newspapers launched a attack on the senator, forcing him to resign.
(A)suspicious
(B)trivial
(C)vicious
(D)chilly
Air pollution and tobacco smoke may the airways, making them more susceptible to allergens.
(A)recycle
(B)imitate
(C)irritate
(D)retrieve
Now it’s up to the elected of the developed countries to take the right action to curb global warming.
(A)compliments
(B)documents
(C)representatives
(D)applicants
When Gary gazed into her eyes, Amy couldn’t help and her mind went completely blank.
(A)blushing
(B)waking
(C)tumbling
(D)reciting
For a meat lover like Andy, keeping to a diet of fresh vegetables, fruits, rice, and milk is a .
(A)norm
(B)mystery
(C)torture
(D)chore
Success takes hard work, , and patience. One who gives up easily never achieves his or her goal.
(A)pessimism
(B)performance
(C)perseverance
(D)preservationHalloween has become a lot more than candy, costumes, and decorations. It is big 43 . According to theInternational Retail Association, Halloween is the second most important holiday for retailers. It is secondonly 44 Christmas.Supermarkets, drugstores, costume shops, and many other stores are full of candy, costumes, and otherHalloween 45 . Business has been excellent at many stores for several weeks. In some cases, store hours havebeen 46 to meet the increased demand.The Retail Association says that candy is the best-selling Halloween product. Americans eat $950 million in candyevery Halloween. The other best-sellers for the Halloween season are costumes, masks, make-up, wigs, and homedecorations. Retailers expect to sell $2.5 billion worth of Halloween merchandise.
(A)business
(B)contribution
(C)retail
(D)sale
(A)by
(B)in
(C)to
(D)with
(A)activities
(B)customers
(C)products
(D)trifles
(A)declared
(B)extended
(C)decreased
(D)executedA sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a utility vehicle weighing 8,500 pounds or less. Sport utility vehicles are popularbecause they are loaded with a combination of qualities—many standard features of passenger cars and special featuresfor driving on and off paved roads. SUVs offer ruggedness, engine power, roominess, and comfort. Many are equippedwith 4-wheel drive to give the extra traction needed for driving in difficult conditions, such as on snow, mud, or sand.Prospective customers need to realistically evaluate their transportation needs. While the multipurpose SUVs are notpassenger cars, most owners use SUVs in much the same way—for both everyday commuting and shopping and for lightrecreation.Because sport utility vehicles are more top-heavy than passenger cars, the SUVs handle and maneuver differently.They are not designed like passenger cars to round corners at high speeds. Reckless SUV drivers cause their vehicles toroll over at a much higher rate than do drivers of passenger vehicles.Sport utility vehicles may only be a passing trend. After all, another choice—be it a luxury sports car or a sturdystation wagon—may give more value for the dollar. In the final analysis, this old adage works best: “Let the buyerbeware!”
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a distinctive feature of SUVs?
(A)SUVs have four-wheel drive.
(B)SUVs offer ample inner space.
(C)SUVs can drive on rugged roads.
(D)SUVs have super theft alarm systems.
What does the word “maneuver” in the third paragraph mean?
(A)Drive fast
(B)Hold tightly
(C)Move skillfully
(D)Trade carefully
What can be inferred from this article?
(A)Most SUV owners enjoy outdoor recreation.
(B)Most SUV drivers are careless and irresponsible.
(C)Most owners regard their SUVs as passenger cars.
(D)Most SUV drivers only drive their cars on rough roads.
What is the writer’s advice for vehicle buyers?
(A)Consider the price first.
(B)Choose a passenger car.
(C)Choose a station wagon.
(D)Consider their needs first.