1. X-rays are basically a form of radiation.

　　[A] fundamentally [B] definitely [C] probably [D] frequently

　　2. John's unabashed behavior caused great concern among his teachers.

　　[A] terrible [B] unembarrassed [C] cowardly [D] unforgivable

　　3. In the United States there are numerous federal, state and local programs aimed at combating air pollution.

　　[A] fighting [B] limiting [C] prohibiting [D] avoiding

　　4. Older citizens in the United States vote more regularly than younger ones, particularly when a state's local issues are being considered.

　　[A] cast their ballots [B] run for office [C] criticize the government [D] give their opinions

　　5. Ten names were deleted from the list of those invited to attend the conference.

　　[A] suggested for [B] included in [C] removed from [D] absorbed from

　　Keys: 1～5 ABAAC

　6. On this perfect surface, the artist would sketch a composition with chalk, refine it with ink, and then begin the deliberate process of applying thin layers of egg tempera paint with small brushes.

　　[A] decisive [B] careful [C] natural [D] unusual

　　7. A daring experimentalist in language, Gertrude Stein wrote in a style so eccentric that early critics were uncertain whether to take her seriously.

　　[A] circular [B] conservative [C] humorous [D] strange

　　8. The Earth is not an absolutely rigid body but is elastic under conditions of stress.

　　[A] pliant [B] durable [C] volcanic [D] hazardous

　　9. The quality and number of a city's public roads offer an excellent means of gauging its prosperity.

　　[A] protecting [B] enriching [C] tracing [D] judging

　　10. William Christopher Handy, the composer of the jazz classic “Memphis Blues”, composed numerous other pieces in the same idiom.

　　[A] key [B] period [C] style [D] phrase

　　Keys: 6～10 BDADC

11. Statistics seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals.

　　[A] generate [B] calculate [C] modify [D] prove

　　12. Born in 1863, Annie Fellows Johnston wrote stories for juveniles that became very popular and are still widely read.

　　[A] young people [B] women [C] foreigners [D] sports fans

　　13. A dog's sense of smell is keener than that of a human being.

　　[A] more interesting [B] more acute [C] more appropriate [D] more useful

　　14. The rules state that if a boxer is knocked down he must stay for a mandatory eight seconds.

　　[A] long [B] delayed [C] obligatory [D] crucial

　　15. Logrolling is a sport in which contestants perform various maneuvers while treading on a floating log.

　　[A] speeches [B] duties [C] marches [D] moves

16. The flowers on the table were a manifestation of the child's love for his mother.

　　[A] demonstration [B] (an) infestation [C] combination [D] satisfaction

　　17. Most of the exhibitions were free, but for some a nominal fee was asked.

　　[A] large [B] raised [C] small [D] higher

　　18. I find his idea extremely abhorrent.

　　[A] superficial [B] dangerous [C] distasteful [D] illogical

　　19. Hypnotized individuals can be induced to act bizarrely.

　　[A] in harmful ways [B] against their ways [C] oddly [D] emotionally

　　20. The original bobsled was merely a strip of animal skin pulled tight and fastened between smoothed ships of wood.

　　[A] placed [B] used [C] attached [D] released

　　Keys: 16～20 ACCCC

1. This place is a habitat for pit vipers.

　　[A] habit [B] home [C] food [D] candle

　　2. Few composers have been so idolized during their lifetime as was Edward McDowell.

　　[A] dissatisfied [B] reviewed [C] misguided [D] worshiped

　　3. The fire occurred while the old lady was taking a nap.

　　[A] doze [B] trick [C] barrel [D] snap

　　4. Mr. James Baker is the narrator of the production.

　　[A] controller [B] speaker [C] manager [D] pastry cook

　　5. Psychologists have recently mounted an offensive against what they describe as nastiness toward students by educators.

　　[A] arbitrariness [B] unpleasantness [C] severity [D] aloofness

　　Keys: 1-5 BDABB

6. Christopher Columbus was the first person to navigate under the patronage of the Queen Isabella of Spain.

　　[A] explore [B] sail [C] work [D] circumvent

　　7. Immigrants entering the United States at the turn of the century often encountered living conditions radically different from those they had left behind.

　　[A] apparently [B] drastically [C] admittedly [D] tragically

　　8. Steel expands in hot weather, so suspension bridges may sag a foot more on a hot day.

　　[A] shrink [B] droop [C] bounce [D] rise

　　9. Many immigrants were prepared to work hard and in appalling conditions for the sake of their descendants.

　　[A] benefit [B] health [C] property [D] entertainment

　　10. Ships passing on the high seas exchange salutes by lowering and raising their flags once.

　　[A] information [B] ceremonies [C] greetings [D] privileges

　　Keys: 6-10 BBBAC

11. Among all societies legal marriage is usually accompanied by some kind of ceremony that expresses group sanction of the union.

　　[A] opinion [B] coercion [C] approval [D] insistence

　　12. The 1960's saw a change in the form and content of movies, treating subjects that for so many years were considered taboo.

　　[A] unpleasant [B] prohibited [C] unethical [D] worthless

　　13. Even a novel in which there is no narrator tacitly creates a picture of an author behind the scenes.

　　[A] theoretically [B] purposely [C] instinctively [D] implicitly

　　14. The legislative filibuster is a parliamentary tactic designed to delay or prevent action by the majority.

　　[A] tradition [B] rule [C] observance [D] maneuver

　　15. The American Medical Association has called for the sport of boxing to be banned.

　　[A] forbidden [B] regulated [C] studied [D] reorganized

　　Keys: 11-15 CBDDA

16. There was a caption underneath the photograph.

　　[A] signature [B] graph [C] title [D] design

　　17. The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans had trampled underfoot in their haste to cross the “Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren.

　　[A] lonely [B] dangerous [C] uncomfortable [D] infertile

　　18. Huey Long' s denunciations of the federal government were often inspired by the fervor of his listeners.

　　[A] size [B] curiosity [C] cheerfulness [D] zeal

　　19. Hailed as the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Frankilin imparts a gospel sound to most of her music.

　　[A] Inaugurated [B] Categorized [C] Acclaimed [D] Promoted

　　20. With laser scientists can probe many physical processes, such as combustion, once beyond our ken.

　　[A] understanding [B] responsibility [C] interpretation [D] notice

　　Keys: 16-20 CDDCA