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(A) Having been able to
(B) Having been to
(C) Being able to
(D) Being had to

4 Despite heavy criticism for the proposed tax cuts, the politician _______, saying there would be benefits in the long run. (A) tangled (B) hastened (C) fabricated (D) persisted

5 The scientists are on the _______ of discovering a cure – they’re about to make an important discovery. (A) verge (B) usher (C) behalf (D) graze

6 (A) distribute (B) assimilate (C) scramble (D) withhold

7 (A) which (B) where (C) what (D) when

9 (A) may (B) that (C) as (D) or

10 (A) Notwithstanding (B) Throughout (C) Henceforth (D) Underneath

11 Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of this passage? (A) Greenland is incredibly valuable because of its rich natural resources. (B) Greenland’s history, economy, and location make it globally important. (C) The U.S. is working to take control of Greenland for expansion. (D) The U.S. is planning to deal with the challenges Greenland is facing.

12 According to the article, which of the following is not included in Greenland’s economic activities? (A) Growing crops on a large scale. (B) Sheep and livestock farming. (C) Mining of various minerals. (D) Fishing with a focus on cod.

13 According to the passage, which historical event influenced Greenland’s strategic position? (A) Icelandic people first established settlements in Greenland in 982 A.D. (B) Greenland pledged allegiance to the Norwegian king in the 1200s. (C) The U.S. was granted permission to build air bases in Greenland during World War II. (D) Greenland lost settlements in the 1400s due to climate cooling and Eskimo migrations.

14 According to the passage, which factor contributes to Greenland’s future economic development? (A) Greenland’s economy is stable due to Danish support. (B) Greenland’s melting Arctic ice is creating new routes. (C) Greenland’s people are mainly Eskimos and Scandinavians. (D) Greenland’s population is concentrated on the southwest coast.