30. One drop of rain doesn’t make a shower and the performance of a single word or deed does no make a saint. This means that .
(A) it is an ill wind that blows no body any good.
(B) one swallow does not make a summer.
(C) it never rains but it pours.
(D) there is no smoke without fire.

III. Reading comprehension: 26. France, ignoring the worldwide protest and concern for the safety of mankind, conducted nuclear test in the South Pacific. Most people have got angry at the news. Which do you think is the general idea of the public? (A) Nuclear tests are safe for mankind. (B) World opinion had no effect on France’s behavior. (C) France gave up the tests in the South Pacific. (D) The French love the South Pacific.

27. As Ken neared the top of the mountain, his heart beat faster in anticipation of the grand view awaiting him. Why did Ken’s heart beat faster? (A) He was getting very tired. (B) He was eager to see the surrounding land. (C) The top of the mountain was very high. (D) The anticipation had no effect on him.

28. Throughout the world, engineers have been infamous for their general lack of concern for the environmental impact of their activities, and, consequently, they have contributed to the decline in the quality of our surroundings. This means that ______. (A) engineers should show less concern for the well-being of people and their environment to improve our lives. (B) engineers should stop driving cars which pollute our environment to improve our lives. (C) engineers should strive for a greater impact on their environment to improve our lives. (D) engineers should be aware of and avoid designing sources of pollution to improve our lives.

29. In 1551, an English physician named Harvey published a book on the blood circulation. Although Harvey’s explanation was not universally accepted at the time, medical men of today credit him with one of the greatest advances in medical history. This passage does not say anything about Harvey’s . (A) reputation. (B) medical training. (C) field of research. (D) profession.

31. So far, no traffic accidents have been attributed to the missing street-light poles. (A) Although some street-light poles are found missing, traffic accidents are not said to have had anything to do with it. (B) Owing to traffic accidents, a few street-light poles are pulled up. (C) A few street-light poles are attributed to traffic accidents. In other words, if there had been no traffic accidents, there would be no street-light poles. (D) No sooner had the street-light poles been removed than traffic accidents happened in succession.

32. I would not have said it when she was there if I had thought that it would shock her. (A) I regret that I said it to her face; it did shock her. (B) I did not think she would mind what I said. (C) What I said made her shocked, but it was quite without intention. (D) To my regret, what I said did not shock her.

33. The author of this passage thinks that the Renaissance mainly originated from the influence of: (A) The ancient Greek and Roman world (B) The medieval Europe (C) Ovid and Vergil (D) None of the above

34. Which one of the following statements about the Renaissance artists is TRUE? (A) They knew nothing about myths of the ancient world. (B) There were always religious motifs in their works. (C) They created their arts based on nature and classic myths. (D) None of the above.

35. What is the main purpose of this passage? (A) To tell people how to live longer. (B) To urge working women to quit their jobs. (C) To persuade people to live an exciting, active, and meaningful life. (D) To tell people the factors that might affect long life.

36. Which title suits best this passage? (A) Who lives longer? (B) How to enjoy longevity (C) The advantages and disadvantages of longevity (D) What is longevity?