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the meantime been almost entirely withdraw. Question: What has been withdraw? A. the criticism B. the interpretation C. the suffering D. the implausibilities

59. Zhengzhou and Xi¡¯an are expanding their once declining trolly systems with modern trolly cars. Question: The Zhengzhou and Xi¡¯an trolly systems are¡­ A. now declining B. now growing C. beginning to use old car D. expending the size of their cars

60. Anybody who had the natural ability and education that Jim has doesn¡¯t have to worry about getting a job. Question: Did Jim likely to get a job? A. No, because he worries too much. B. No, because he lack ability. C. Yes, without a doubt. D. Yes, if he goes to college.

Reading for Michigan Test

Exercise 1: 1.

I disagreed then as now with many of John Smith¡¯s judgments, but always respected him, and this book is a welcome reminder of his big, honest, friendly, stubborn personality. How does the author of this sentence feel about John Smith? (A) He dislikes him but agrees with his ideas. (B) He considers him to be a disagreeable person. (C) He disagrees with his ideas but respects him. (D) He disagreed with him then but agrees with him now. 2.

Concepts like passivity, dependence, and aggression may need further research if they are to continue to be useful ways of thinking about human personalities. What might require more research? (A) human thought processes (B) certain concepts (C) human personalities (D) useful ways of thinking 3.

In order for you to follow the schedule set by the publisher, your paper must be looked over over the weekend, revised, and handed in in its final form on Monday. What must you do on Saturday and Sunday? (A) meet the publisher (B) examine your paper (C) hand in a paper (D) look over the weekend

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4.

The real reason why prices were, and still are, too high is complicated, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.

What word or phrase best describes prices? (A) complicated (B) adequately explained

(C) too high in the past, but low now (D) too high in the past and in the present 5.

This is not just a sad-but-true story; the boy¡¯s experience is horrible and damaging, yet a sense of love shines through every word.

How does the author of this sentence feel about the story? (A) It transmits a sense of love. (B) It is not true. (C) It is just sad.

(D) It is horrible and damaging. 6.

In the past five years the movement has grown from unorganized groups of poorly armed individuals to a comparatively well-armed, well-trained army of anywhere from 10,000 to 16,000 members. What is the present condition of this movement? (A) The members are poorly armed. (B) There are only a few poor individuals. (C) There are over 16,000 members.

(D) The members are organized and well armed. 7.

The financial situation isn¡¯t bad yet, but we believe that we have some vital information and, if it is correct, unemployment will soon become a serious problem.

What do we know about the financial situation? (A) It won¡¯t change.

(B) It will become a serious problem. (C) It is not bad now. (D) It will improve. 8.

The general then added, ¡°The only reasonable solution to the sort of problems caused by the current unstable political situation is one of diplomacy and economic measures and not the use of military force.¡± What type of solution does the general support? (A) economic and diplomatic action

(B) diplomatic and economic action if military force fails (C) only diplomatic action

(D) military actions in response to political problems 9.

Because the supply of natural gas was plentiful in comparison to other choices like coal and fuel oil, and because it burns cleaner, many people changed their heating systems to natural gas, thereby creating shortages. Why did people prefer gas?

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(A) It was natural.

(B) There were no other choices.

(C) The other fuels were dirtier and less plentiful. (D) There is, even today, a plentiful supply of it.

10. The student revolt is not only a thorn in the side of the president¡¯s newly established government, but it has international

implications as well.

Whom or what does this revolt affect? (A) the students

(B) the side of the president¡¯s body (C) only the national government (D) national and international affairs

Key: CBBDA

DCACD

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Exercise 2: 1.

My discovery of Tillie Olsen was a gift from a friend; years ago she gave me her copy of Tell Me a Riddle because she liked the stories and wanted to share the experience. What do we know about Tillie Olsen? A. She is a friend. B. C.

She likes stories. She gives gifts.

D. She is an author. 2.

A few government officials even estimate that the war has created more than half a million refugees who need immediate food, clothing, and shelter.

Exactly how many refugees are there? A. half a million B. C.

over half a million We don¡¯t know exactly.

D. Only a few government officials know the exact figure. 3.

The Green Tiger Press believes that the relatively unknown works of great children¡¯s illustrators are sources of vast beauty and power, and is attempting to make these treasures more easily available. What is the goal of this printing company? A. to publish more children¡¯s books B. C.

to develop powerful stories

to make children¡¯s illustrations more easily available

D. to encourage artists to become children¡¯s illustrators 4.

Although he calls the $1,000 donation ¡°a very generous amount, especially in these times,¡± the president expresses hope that the project will attract additional funds from companies and other sources so that it can continue beyond this first year. What does the president know about the project? A. It will cost only $1,000. B. C.

It is very special.

Special sources will support it.

D. It cannot continue without additional funding. 5.

Any thought that this new custom will remain unchanged¡ªor in Europe will remain uniquely English¡ªis ridiculous. What does the author believe about the new custom? A. It will remain limited. B. C.

The custom will change.

Acceptance of the custom is ridiculous.

D. The custom will remain in Europe. 6.

These robust and persistent sailors gathered from all the nations of western Europe, and set out on the voyages that laid foundations for four great empires with no other power than sail and oar. Why were these voyages important?

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