Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.

Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.

The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.

In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world's weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.

The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.

Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? 

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________ my parents gave me the fish tank

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Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth. 

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Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school. 

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The number of working women in China __________ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today. 

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With so much ______, I’m lucky to be in work. 

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I must congratulate you ______ your excellent exam results. 

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Michelle would rather that Sheila _____ to work yesterday. 

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Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and ______. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?”

Robert: “________________________”. 

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When I came, the salesperson was ______ to the customers how to use a new kind of washing machines. 

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It is great to watch sportsmen in their national costumes ______ into the stadium. 

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You should read this novel. It has been _______ recommended by all the critics. 

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One of the men was lying on the ground after _______ down by a piece of rock. 

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“______ you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant.” 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

We're (A) having a (B) new carpet lied (C) in (D) the hall next week.