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(A) ingredient
(B) component
(C) possession
(D) compliment

4 In the raining season, most people carry an umbrella on hand as a precaution.__________ this preparatory measure, they often get muddy when cars splash through puddles.(A) Despite (B) However (C) Although (D) Nevertheless

5 I would never hire such a young man as John, who is __________ able, nor experienced, nor willing to work hard. (A) either (B) neither (C) nor (D) or

6 The young pianist is__________ the most talented musician in the concert. (A) as far (B) by far (C) at best (D) for best

7 (A) urging (B) playing (C) altering (D) wielding

9 (A) take place (B) takes place (C) taking place (D) taken place

10 (A) reciprocal (B) reciting (C) reclusive (D) recoilless

11 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) The moral values of Confucius have been one of the Han legacies that guide millions of Asians.(B) The Han dynasty expanded its territory to the northwest and established trade along the Silk Road.(C) Both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty ended with weak emperors.(D) The Han dynasty lasted for more than four centuries with a lot of political turmoils.

12 What does the word “bequeathed” mean in the passage? (A) Took away (B) Handed down(C) Became (D) Formed

13 Where does the name “Han” come from? (A) A mountain (B) A road(C) A river (D) A barbarian

14 When was the Han dynasty founded? (A) A.D. 220 (B) Four centuries ago(C) Unknown (D) 206 B.C.