The sentence in paragraph 12 "They couldn't be more mistaken." suggest that the author thi
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
A. it could happen to me, too
B. I should avoid playing golf
C. I should consider myself lucky
D. it would be a big misfortune
"Ward off"(Line 1, Para 5 ) can be best replaced by______.
The word "we" in Line 3, Para 5 refers to "British people".
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
What does the word synthesis (Para 3, line 5) mean?
A.summary
B.combination
C.analysis
D.alternative
The word "exploit" (Line 6, Para 3 )means______.
A.develop further
B.oppress
C.make an unfair use of
D.make a full use of
The word "bonus" (Line 1, Para 2) most probably means ______.
A.a sum of money
B.a sum of problems
C.something beneficial
D.something harmful
The word "seductions" (Line 1, Para 4) is closest in meaning to " ______".
A.efforts to conquer
B.attempts to win over
C.exertions to understand
D.endeavors to increase profits
As it is used in the passage, the phrase "laid off?"(Line 3, Para 4) means"______"