44. Which of the following events occurred in 1817?
A. Thomas Gallaudet graduated form Yale University. B. Thomas Gallaudet met Laurent Clerc in Paris.
C. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf. D. Laurent Clerc developed American Sign Language.
45. According to the writer, all of the following are important to sign language EXCEPT_____.
A. the ability to read B. hand motions C. sense of sight D. body language
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1. Who can name the animals that the polar ice caps?
Your answer inhabit
Correct answer inhabit
2. It was very of Florence to shake Victoria's hand after she lost the competition.
Your answer decent
Correct answer decent
3. A terrible snowstorm forced the mountain climbers to turn around when they were only a few
hundred feet from the .
Your answer summit
Correct answer summit
4. What do you think was Mark's for starting the fight?
Your answer motive
Correct answer motive
5. You should never use water to try to a grease fire in the kitchen.
Your answer extinguish
Correct answer extinguish
6. When was the last time you saw someone perform a genuinely action, with no personal
motivations?
Your answer selfless
Correct answer selfless
7. Despite his best efforts, the scandal continued to the news headlines during his time in
office.
Your answer dominate
Correct answer dominate
8. Albert Einstein is often considered a(n) because his scientific work was so groundbreaking
and original.
Your answer genius
Correct answer genius
9. Can you imagine a(n) in which we get out of this alive?
Your answer scenario
Correct answer scenario
10. I'm worried about my son; he wakes up every night with the same .
Your answer nightmare
Correct answer nightmare
11. The ability to compromise is one of the most important qualities that I know.
Your answer leadership
Correct answer leadership
12. Firefighters and police officers show on a daily basis as part of their jobs.
Your answer bravery
Correct answer bravery
13. The plane crash was a(n) , but the media coverage of it was even worse.
Your answer tragedy
Correct answer tragedy
14. Laughter is a(n) reaction at a funeral.
Your answer uncommon
Correct answer uncommon
15. The rock fell thirty steps on the mountain trail before hitting Jake on the head and knocking
him .
Your answer unconscious
Correct answer unconscious
16. In the of the earthquake, the entire community pulled together for support.
Your answer aftermath
Correct answer aftermath
17. Louis is a(n) supporter of that charity; he's been donating money to them for years.
Your answer longtime
Correct answer longtime
18. As part of her managerial responsibilities, Sheila has to four employees.
Your answer oversee
Correct answer oversee
19. My for your support extends well beyond a simple \
Your answer gratitude
Correct answer gratitude
20. We all thought he was innocent until we heard the witness's in court.
Your answer testimony
Correct answer testimony
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word. 21. Her grades this year are on par her classmates'.
Your answer with
Correct answer with
22. I don't believe him; did you pick on the tone of his voice?
Your answer up
Correct answer up
23. Why is it we can't all agree on which movie to see this weekend?
Your answer that
Correct answer that
24. The truck came of nowhere and crashed into the side of the bus.
Your answer out
Correct answer out
25. His donation to the charity, generous it was, was still only a drop in the bucket.
Your answer though
Correct answer though
26. His disappointing performance really let the entire team.
Your answer down
Correct answer down
27. Firefighters are usually the first people on the scene an accident.
Your answer of
Correct answer of
28. I'm not sure if I can run in the race; I've been of action for a long time.
Your answer out
Correct answer out
29. Her room is a complete mess with clothes all the place.
Your answer over
Correct answer over
30. If they can make it this difficult time, they should be able to move forward just fine.
Your answer through
Correct answer through
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes can cause (31) amounts of damage. They cause people to lose their homes, their possessions, or even their lives. In a word, they can be downright (32). However, after such disasters strike is often a time of unbelievable (33) and courage. Earthquakes and hurricanes may cause the worst things to happen, but they also bring out the best in people.
In 2005, one of the worst hurricanes in recent memory formed over the Gulf of Mexico and moved over the southeastern United States. Known as Hurricane Katrina, it was devastating for many major cities, especially New Orleans, and the people who lived there. While some people managed to (34) and find safety outside of the city, many did not. Unfortunately, they were left (35) when the floods filled the streets and drowned their houses.
It is hard to use too many (36) words to describe Katrina. It was one of the worst storms in history. It caused the deaths of more than a thousand people. It displaced tens of thousands more. Still, there was an enormous (37) of people who wanted to help. These people certainly deserve our (38) and respect.
In the days following the storm, details of what happened were all over the news. There were hundreds of (39) from all over the world in New Orleans to cover the story. Between the journalists telling this story to the world and the thousands of ordinary people who wanted to help those affected by the storm, the lives of New Orleans's residents were made a little more (40).
(31) (32)
Your answer massive tragic
Correct answer massive tragic