Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
Don’t let her treat you like that

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
"Shall I help you with the washing-up, Jane?" John said.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
"Good morning, Mary! How are you?" Henry said.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
Tom regrets to say that he has left his tickets at home.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
It is such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
you / never / will / regret / doing / a kind / action.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
It would have been better if he had told us his new address

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
"What will you do if you have ten days off school?" he asked.

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one above or that has been completed from the given word cues.
what / should / we / do / help / poor children / go on / learn?

Identify the underlined word ỏ phrase that is incorrect
The author has not rarely written anything that was not a best-seller.

Identify the underlined word ỏ phrase that is incorrect.
Justice is often personified as a blindfolded woman To hold a pair of scales.

Identify the underlined word ỏ phrase that is incorrect
For many years people have wondered that life exists elsewhere in the universe.

Identify the underlined word ỏ phrase that is incorrect
They agreed with waiting  for me if I was late.

Identify the underlined word ỏ phrase that is incorrect
For centuries.people have wondered why have they particular dreams while they sleep.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 16

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 17

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 18

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 19

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 20

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 21

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 22

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 23

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 24

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures (16)________introductions. Some formal introductions between two people were (17)_________by letter by third party. A person had to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding (18)                 person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. (19)_________, times have changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more (20)                         about making introductions.In most situations, handshaking is (21)               , but these days it is more often done than not- especially in formal social or business settings. It’s very common for one person (or both) to (22)                        a hand when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand toshake, you should grasp it firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (23)                  about someone (24)_______to their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak or limp, not too hard, and not too long-lasting. (25)                       should be firm and brief.

Question 25

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age”?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question: The word” somewhat” in line 21 is closest in meaning to_____.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:The word “ inception” in line 8 is closest in meaning to______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:The word “ lavish “ in line 11 is closest in meaning to_____.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:Where in the passage does the author first mention payments to players?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:What is the passage mainly about?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception?

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Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except.

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Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution. It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers - you’re - out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban - industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consists of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under - the - table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all - salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business- minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League BasebalTs “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open ííelds, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.

Question:The word “itself” in line 24 refers to______

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:What has research of the base revealed?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:Extraterrestrial beings are              

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:In the second passage , the word „ prophesied’ is closest in meaning to               

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:What is the best title for the passage?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:The word feat in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to                  .

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientiííc study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events - past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question:What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?

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She told me that she                             physiology.

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The doctor has advised                             too much coffee.

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Angie warned                       anyone what she had told me.

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Why did you object                              the scheme for building a kindergarten in our neighborhood?

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She received several compliments                      her speech.

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They were very apologetic                             the trouble they’d caused

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Dust storms most often occur in areas where the ground has little vegetation to protect       of the wind.

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He’ll be very upset if you                              his offer 'of help.

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Despite being a big star, she’s very                  

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It’s no more than common                             to hear what she has to say.

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Gestures such as waving and handshaking are                   forms of communication.

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By analyzing high pressure systems, fronts, and other influences, weather forecasters can determine the direction toward which                        to travel.

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The effects of cigarette smoking                     to be extremely harmful so far.

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When I last                   my cousin Lucy, she                 hard preparing for her final exams.

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The accused denied                        in the vicinity of the murder scene.

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My mother told me                       my books                     about on the living room.

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She wondered                         now, after so many years away.

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Helen asked me                               the film called 'Star Wars'.

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Many people believed that the more they produced and consumed,                       .

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                            that we had to ask a police officer for directions.

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She regretfully told him that                                                 .

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- How lovely your pets are!  

-                                                    

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- Goodbye, Susie!

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Would you mind turning down your stereo ?’’        - “                                              ”.

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"I locked myself out of my apartment. I didn’t know what to do”

-“ You                                          your roommate”

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- You must be Jane's sister. Glad to meet you.

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She was a devoted nurse, always very                to the needs of her elderly patients.

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I think access to cinemas and theaters is the main                                  of city life.

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I make no                     for encouraging my children to succeed in school.

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The visitors were complaining                          in the rain.