17. Houses in this area are much larger than_______ in the other parts of the city.
(A) this
(B) those
(C) that
(D) these

13. Wise man seek after truth, _______fools despise it.(A) since (B) even though (C) according as (D) whereas

14. It was_______ weather that we all went out for a walk.(A) so fine (B) so fine a (C) such fine (D) much a fine

15. Albert Einstein, a_______physicist, died in 1955.(A) renowned (B) celebrating (C) infamous (D) the one and only

16. When John entered the kitchen, he saw_______ on the table.(A) two loafs of bread (B) much glasses (C) sharp knifes (D) a few dishes

18. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know_______ you're going to get.(A) that (B) which (C) for which (D) what

19. People have to keep the environment as clean and healthful _______.(A) as possible (B) as they are possible (C) as can possible (D) as can

20. I'm_______ terribly sorry, Mr. Chen. I'll ensure it doesn't happen again.(A) much (B) most (C) more (D) many

21. What is the first sentence of the reorganized paragraph?(A) The growing global interdependence calls for a generation of individuals who can engage in global problemsolving and participate simultaneously in local, national, and global life.(B) Contemporary societies are marked by new global trends-economic, cultural, technological, and environmental shifts that are part of a rapid wave of globalization.(C) They develop and use this expertise as they investigate such issues, recognizing multiple perspectives,communicating their views effectively, and taking action to improve the world.(D) They can use the big ideas, tools, methods, and languages that are central to any discipline (mathematics, literature,history, science, and the arts) to engage the pressing issues of our time.(E) Globally competent individuals are aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how it works.

22. What is the second sentence of the reorganized paragraph?(A) The growing global interdependence calls for a generation of individuals who can engage in global problemsolving and participate simultaneously in local, national, and global life.(B) Contemporary societies are marked by new global trends-economic, cultural, technological, and environmental shifts that are part of a rapid wave of globalization.(C) They develop and use this expertise as they investigate such issues, recognizing multiple perspectives,communicating their views effectively, and taking action to improve the world.(D) They can use the big ideas, tools, methods, and languages that are central to any discipline (mathematics, literature,history, science, and the arts) to engage the pressing issues of our time.(E) Globally competent individuals are aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how it works.

23. What is the third sentence of the reorganized paragraph?(A) The growing global interdependence calls for a generation of individuals who can engage in global problemsolving and participate simultaneously in local, national, and global life.(B) Contemporary societies are marked by new global trends-economic, cultural, technological, and environmental shifts that are part of a rapid wave of globalization.(C) They develop and use this expertise as they investigate such issues, recognizing multiple perspectives,communicating their views effectively, and taking action to improve the world.(D) They can use the big ideas, tools, methods, and languages that are central to any discipline (mathematics, literature,history, science, and the arts) to engage the pressing issues of our time.(E) Globally competent individuals are aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how it works.