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(B) before
(C) to
(D) at

13. ________ few people signed up for the spring trip, the company decided to postpone it until the end of the year. (A)Seeing when (B) Seeing that(C) Seeing who (D) Seeing what

14. Even though I made a lot of effort to promote and sell the new products, I did not make ________ progress as I would have liked to see. (A)as much (B) as many(C) as most (D) as more

15. I have visited a number of universities all over the country, but I like ________ of them. (A)a little (B) none(C) little (D) every

16. (A)numerous (B) infamous(C) populous (D) tenacious

18. (A)that (B) those(C) which (D) what

19. (A)beyond (B) across(C) opposite (D) from

20. (A)destroy (B) divide(C) attempt (D) avoid

21. What is the main idea of this article? (A)It underscores the importance of tourism in India to boost job openings for young people. (B) It reveals the economic advantages and challenges that India is currently facing and states the measures that the government is taking to deal with them. (C) It explains why India is currently in the financial dividend period. (D) It promotes the establishment of private tutoring centers to help young Indians to acquire secure and skilled job.

22. Based on a recent report made by the Indian government, what is the prospect of India’s labor force over the next two decades? (A)The quality will be improving. (B) The number will be increasing. (C) There will be more workers for low-ranking jobs. (D) There will be fewer well-paying jobs for young workers.

23. What is the Make in India initiative proposed by the Modi government? (A)An educational plan for top India’s colleges to recruit potential students. (B) A financial plan to foster a business-friendly environment.(C) A health plan to lower medical cost to $250 per month on average. (D) A housing plan to accommodate the young students enrolled at private tutoring centers.