24) He found ______ difficult to support his family.
(A) this
(B) it
(C) that
(D) such

20) Nothing can replace the contributions to be made by working directly with individuals ______ problems are immediately and elemental. (A) that (B) which (C) their (D) whose

21)______ else you may do, remember not to push yourself too much. (A) Whenever (B) Whatever (C) Whoever (D) Wherever

22)If it______ for water, noting could live. (A) had no (B) is not (C) were not (D) has not

23)I don't want to read the novel, nor______ want to see the film adaptation of it. (A) do I (B) don't I (C) I do (D) I don't

25) Peter did ______ say goodbye when he left. (A) not as well as (B) not so much as (C) even not (D) ever not

26) The article is mainly about . (A) a poet and her writing style (B)a poet's hometown and the tricks that she can do (C)a poet's encounter with French culture (D)a poet's achievements and awards

27) In the poem "Petit Dejeuner," croissants are compared to a . (A) tree (B) fishhook (C) weapon (D) dream

28) According to the article, which of the following statements is true? (A) In the poem "To a Daughter Leaving Home," the flapping hair of the daughter signifies her unavoidable departure from home. (B) The poem "Petit Dejeuner" reveals a lot of metaphorical simplicity. (C) Linda Pastan is famous for writing short poems about unusual experiences. (D) Many believe that Linda Pastan's writing style shows rich diversity and uniqueness.

29) The author shows the deep significance in Pastan's seemingly simple poems by . (A) comparing Pastan with other poets (B) introducing Pastan's biography (C) describing Pastan's writing process (D) giving examples of Pastan's poems

30) The article is written in a(n) tone. (A) doubtful (B) appreciative (C) hostile (D) critical