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(A)seemed
(B)neither
(C)still
(D)yet

48 How many bird species inhabit Hawaii? (A) About 70. (B) About 120. (C) About 180. (D) About 270.

49 According to the passage, which measure can effectively protect bird species? (A) To monitor bird migration. (B) To increase and preserve wetlands. (C) To promote education in bird conservation. (D) To develop medicine that can help birds live longer.

50 Which of the following statements is true? (A) All of the US bird species are declining. (B) Long grass provides ideal habitats for birds. (C) Mowing can help birds to build their nests. (D) In Hawaii 71 bird species have disappeared for three decades.

31 (A)considering (B)despite (C)with (D)provided

33 (A)unaware of (B)uncertain of (C)uncalled for (D)unknown to

34 (A)befits (B)belongs to (C)begets (D)benefits from

35 (A)It (B)One (C)Another (D)The other

36 ________many secretarial courses, Catherine is certain to meet your requirements. (A)To take (B)Having taken (C)Had taken (D)Being taking

37 Designated hitter Joseph Giambi is fading before our eyes while Andrew Philips grows in stature. (A)Designated hitter Joseph Giambi is superior to Andrew Philips. (B)Designated hitter Joseph Giambi is taller than Andrew Philips. (C)Designated hitter Joseph Giambi is fatter than Andrew Philips. (D)Designated hitter Joseph Giambi is dwarfed by Andrew Philips.

38 Two drug tests of the champion’s urine proved positive and he was stripped of his gold and his dignity. (A)The champion took two urine drugs and was deprived of his gold and dignity. (B)The champion proved urine drugs positive and was impoverished with gold and dignity. (C)The champion took drugs to improve urine and was rid of his gold and dignity. (D)The champion was found taking drugs and was dispossessed of his gold and dignity.