40 In order to cut costs, we must _________ some benefits such as health insurance for employees’ spouses.
(A) memorize
(B) caution
(C) eliminate
(D) despise

36 To Tim, the traffic jam was indeed a blessing in ________. He didn’t catch his flight because of the delay, but the plane crashed 20 minutes after takeoff. (A) appreciation (B) campaign (C) disguise (D) resignation

37 The host didn’t even try to hide his _________; he asked those uninvited visitors to leave immediately. (A) hospitality (B) capacity (C) utility (D) hostility

38 Joe: I’m bored! May: Why not go out for a change? Let’s go shopping. Joe: Oh, no! _______________ (A) I’ll do anything but that. (B) I’d rather go with you. (C) I can’t wait! (D) I can’t agree with you more!

39 Nick: Can I help you? Jeff: Yes, I’ve got four shirts, two pairs of pants, and a jacket here. I’m leaving town in a few days, so can I pick them up tomorrow? Nick: We can have the pants ready, but the shirts won’t be back until Wednesday morning. Jeff: Well, okay. Oh, and don’t forget to take out this coffee stain. Nick: No problem. ___________ (A) We’re the best clothing store in town. (B) Our coffee is the best in town. (C) Everything will be ready soon. (D) We’re the best dry cleaner in town.

 41 (A) However (B) Although (C) Besides (D) Moreover

42 (A) admiration (B) relief (C) disbelief (D) suspense

43 (A) conflict (B) entertainment (C) greeting (D) response

44 (A) controversial (B) typical (C) logical (D) comical

45 (A) merrily (B) initially (C) fundamentally (D) eventually

46 What is the purpose of this passage?(A) To advertise the Google search engine.  (B) To introduce Google’s early history and how it succeeded.  (C) To show the public a new search engine on the Internet. (D) To explain how Google got its name.