It’s a great pity that in many places _____________

Question:

It’s a great pity that in many places _____________

A. man is only interested in building an empire

B. man hasn’t realized the importance of trees to him

Correct answer

C. man hasn’t found out that he has lost all the trees

D. man is not eager to make profits from trees

Reply:

Knowledge: Reading comprehension Explanation: It’s a pity that in many places, _______. A. people only care about building empires B. people do not realize how important trees are to them C. people do not realize that they have lost all of their trees D. people do not eager to profit from trees Information: Even though a government realizes the importance of a abundant supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade the villager to see this. Although the government recognizes the importance of an abundant supply of trees, it is difficult to convince people to see this. Choose B.

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1. The greater the demand, __________the price.
   
   

   Question:
   

   The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high

   Reply:

   Double comparative structure: The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V: the more…the more Temporary translation: The greater the demand, the higher the price. → Choose answer B

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2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________”
   
   

   Question:
   

   Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________” A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. Not at all. C. What’s up? D. Ok then, fire away. Correct answer

   Reply:

   A. Of course not, it’s inexpensive. B. Not at all. C. What’s going on? D. Okay, ask away. Roughly translated: – Laura: “I have a few questions to ask you.” – Maria: “Okay, ask.” → Choose answer D

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3. – A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.”
   
   

   Question:
   

   – A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.” A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thanks for your gift! C. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so. Correct answer

   Reply:

   A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thank you for your gift! C. Nothing. D. Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. Roughly translated: – A: “The wedding dress you’re wearing today is wonderful, Daisy!” – B: “Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say that.” → Choose answer D

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4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home.
   
   

   Question:
   

   Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home. A. Hardly had we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home. B. Only after we arrived at the conference did we realize that our reports were still at home. Correct answer C. Not until we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home. D. No sooner had we realized that our reports were at home than we arrived at the conference.

   Reply:

   We went to the conference. Then we realized our report was still at home. A. Incorrect grammar B. Only after arriving at the conference did we realize our report was still at home. C. Incorrect grammar D. As soon as we realized our report was still at home, we went to the conference. → Choose answer B

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5. The vase is not perfect. A few small flaws in its base spoil it.
   
   

   Question:
   

   The vase is not perfect. A few small flaws in its base spoil it. A. The vase would be perfect if there were a few small flaws on its base. B. The vase will be perfect if there are a few small flaws on its base. C. The vase would be perfect provided there were a few small flaws on its base, D. This vase would be perfect but for a few small flaws on its base. Correct answer

   Reply:

   The vase is not perfect. A few small imperfections on the sole ruined it. A. The vase is perfect if there are a few small imperfections on the base. B. The vase will be perfect if there are a few small imperfections on the base. C. The vase is perfect if there are a few small imperfections on the base. D. The vase would have been perfect if it weren’t for a few small imperfections on the base. → Choose answer D

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