Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37.

Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (33) ____________is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (34)

____________, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water but factories give (35) ____________to a large number of people. Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (36) ____________using many things that benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws (37) ____________require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.

(33) ___________ 

We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

You should know that everyone in this office____________busy planning the dance for a week.

It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out of her skin.

Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial world. (underlined part that needs correction)

Most of the helium in the universe was formed____________ . 

“Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.

Most headaches____________with aspirin unless they are too severe. 

This is a rare opportunity. You should take advantage of it to get a better job. 

Wild animals use various methods to ward off predators and their natural enemies. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

I wish I____________able to accept that role, but I was preparing for another play at the time.

Keith had so interesting and creative plans that everyone wanted to work on his committee.

The arrested man is suspected of____________government funds for himself. 

what does the word “they” in the second paragraph refer to?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years. (underlined words OPPOSITE in meaning with)

Amy and Jacob are talking about the two-day excursion at the end of the school year.

Amy: “You look so sad. ____________”

Jacob: “I couldn’t get my parents’ permission to stay the night away from home.”

Why does the author mention “cosmic rays”?

Women have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior____________men in almost every field.

The creation of helium within stars____________.

I ran in a marathon last week, but I was not fit enough. I____________after 15 kilometres.