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[C] decreases [D] contracts ANSWER: [D]
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31. [A] make
[B] bring [C] raise [D] create
32. [A] stoves
[B] burners [C] boilers
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[D] engines
33. [A] around
[B] through [C] in [D] within
34. [A] by
[B] with [C] for [D] of
35. [A] trial
[B] pressure [C] examination[D] test
36. [A] loaded
[B] carried [C] crowded [D] transported
37. [A] swept
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[B] overcome [C] hit [D] hurt
38. [A] alive
[B] living [C] live [D] lived
39. [A] With
[B] After [C] Because of [D] Despite
40. [A] resumed
[B] stopped [C] moved [D] started
Section III Reading Comprehension
Each sentence or passage below is followed by four statements. One of the statements is a suggestion which can be made from the information given in the original sentence or passage. Read them carefully and make your choice. Put your choice in the brackets on the left. (10 points)
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EXAMPLE:
Dr. Smith made a long speech in which he implied that he was a friend of the Dean's. [A] Dr. Smith was not a friend of the Dean's.
[B] Dr. Smith gave a talk in which he said he was a friend of the Dean's. [C] Dr. Smith suggested in his speech that he was a friend of the Dean's.
[D] Dr. Smith made a moving speech in which he said he was a friend of the Dean's. ANSWER: [C]
41. I find it difficult to drive home my point to the students.
[A] I find it difficult to make my point fully understood by my students. [B] I find it difficult to drive my students home.
[C] I want to point out that it is difficult to give my students lessons on driving. [D] My point is driving is especially difficult for my students.
42. You ought to stand up for him.
[A] You should get up when he comes in. [B] You should support him.
[C] You shouldn't be afraid to argue with him. [D] You must be of the same height as he is.
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