14.
(A)allegations
(B)illusions
(C)allusions
(D)instructions

10 The idea of global warming was retrieved from the bin and turned into one of the biggest arguments of our time. (A)The idea of global warming began as a pure theoretical postulation and then the debate heated up dramatically. (B)The idea of global warming resulted from laboratory research and then the debate heated up dramatically. (C)The idea of global warming was initially due to natural disasters and then the debate heated up dramatically. (D)The idea of global warming used to be refuted but has regained attention and become a hot topic of arguments these days.

11. Which of the following best explains Weasel Words? (A)double-speak (B)words that are used to mislead without outright lying (C)words that make the negative disappear (D)words that make the reader feel flattered

12 According to this passage, which of the following is NOT true? (A)Advertisers try to convince people that the product does what they claim it can do. (B)Encouraging people to buy products, advertisers try to avoid being outright dishonest. (C)Advertisers may possibly benefit from using weasel words in advertising claims. (D)Weasel words are not considered abuses in advertising claims.

13 Which of the following can NOT be inferred from this passage? (A)Identifying weasel words may help us become aware of the potential trap in buying products. (B)Advertisers use weasel words to appear to be making a claim for a product when in fact they are making no such claim. (C)Weasel words are not subject to some laws. (D)Many weasel words can be found in advertising claims.

15 (A)includes (B)occurs (C) offers (D) implies

16 (A)There (B) They're (C) Their (D) There're

17(A)quality(B) total (C) weight(D)number

18 (A)pushed (B)sought (C) posed (D) imported

19. (A)“Come get it free. All your neighbors are enjoying it.” (B)“Three out of five doctors recommend it.” (C)“Rock bottom prices. Everything must go.” (D)“Get a free camera when you subscribe to our magazine for two years.”

20(A)“Buy this limited edition now!”(B) “Buy one get one free.” (C)“Last day on sale.” (D)“Warehouse clearing.”