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(A) interprets
(B) emerges
(C) acquires
(D) operates

8 Doctors usually insist on a definitive _____ before treatment because the drugs used have so many adverse effects. (A) diagnosis (B) geometry (C) prescription (D) rehearsal

9 (A) owing (B) occurring (C) reacting (D) according

10 (A) because (B) unless (C) whereas (D) though

11 (A) hence (B) hardly (C) otherwise (D) alone

13 (A) abstract (B) efficient (C) general (D) specific

14 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) The author agrees that slow-paced shopping can be very rewarding. (B) Though their shopping habits were different, the author enjoyed shopping with Susan. (C) The author and Susan shared many interests except shopping habits. (D) Finally Susan bought her father a shirt.

15 What does “shopathon” mean? (A) It is a new term which implies a long, continuous day completely filled with shopping. (B) It refers to the habit of shopping with a person who can give wise advice. (C) It is a buying game sponsored by shopping malls before Christmas. (D) It is a Christmas compassion program which encourages shoppers to help out people in need.

16 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) They enjoyed greatly the delicious steak for lunch as a lot of other shoppers did. (B) There were so many people; they could not find a table, and they ate in a rush. (C) They had a large meal: their table was full with nice food. (D) Because there were huge crowds in the shopping mall, their food was not served until one o’clock.

17 Which of the following best describe "a gift certificate"? (A) A prize won from a game or contest (B) A warning message from the credit card company (C) A piece of paper presented as a gift to someone to be used as money (D) An award for academic excellence

18 Ipad is a _____ version of a laptop computer. (A) needy (B) global (C) mobile (D) trendy