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2941. The whale shark is found in equatorial deep waters around the world; it is _ encountered by divers.
- A. rarely
- B. successfully
- C. anxiously
Explanation: The sentence suggests that the whale shark is not frequently seen by divers, making encounters with it uncommon or rare.
Correct answer: rarely2942. As _ as he is original, Ali Azmat has created songs for theaters, classical concerts, and Pakistani movies.
- A. versatile
- B. old fashioned
- C. sophisticated
- D. solo
Explanation: The sentence suggests that Ali Azmat's ability to create songs for various platforms, such as theaters, classical concerts, and Pakistani movies, showcases his versatility (ability to adapt and excel in different contexts).
Correct answer: versatile2943. The benefits of the cooperative program are _, with both companies acquiring new production techniques.
- A. challenging
- B. exclusive
- C. normal
- D. mutual
Explanation: The sentence suggests that the benefits of the cooperative program are shared by both companies, with each acquiring new production techniques. Mutual benefits imply a reciprocal or two-way advantage, where both parties gain something from the partnership.
Correct answer: mutual2944. he author monotonously numerates the _ points of scientific development, while omitting the details that might _ the reader's interest.
- A. week ... sell to
- B. trivial ... boost
- C. stylistic ... irritate
- D. essential ... limit
Explanation: The sentence suggests that the author lists the minor or unimportant points of scientific development in a monotonous way, while leaving out the interesting details that could capture the reader's attention and boost their interest.
Correct answer: trivial ... boost2945. The final edition of the Love and Cheating consists of six volumes; however, only a small_ of its full volume has ever been published)
- A. edition
- B. volume
- C. fraction
- D. chapter
Explanation: The sentence suggests that only a small part or portion (fraction) of the entire six-volume work, "Love and Cheating", has been published.
Correct answer: fraction2946. Muslim alchemists tried to attain wealth by_ copper and other base metals into gold)
- A. placing
- B. melting
- C. coining
- D. transforming
Explanation: Muslim alchemists, like alchemists in general, attempted to convert or transform base metals like copper into gold through chemical processes. This was a central goal of alchemy, a pseudoscience that aimed to achieve this transformation.
Correct answer: transforming2947. An editorial praised the generosity of an anonymous _, who had donated several priceless books to the college.
- A. hoarder
- B. benefactor
- C. promoter
- D. rich
Explanation: A benefactor is a person who gives money or resources to a person or organization, often anonymously, for the purpose of benefiting them. In this case, the anonymous benefactor donated priceless books to the college, demonstrating generosity and kindness.
Correct answer: benefactor2948. Misrepresentative graphs and drawings _ the real data and encourage readers to accept arguments.
- A. obscure ... legitimate
- B. distort ... spurious.
- C. illustrate ... controversial
- D. complement ... unresolved
Explanation: The sentence suggests that misrepresentative graphs and drawings distort the real data, presenting a false or misleading picture, and encourage readers to accept arguments that are not supported by the actual data, i.e., spurious arguments.
Correct answer: distort ... spurious.2949. Those who represent the account as _ because of its age, may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have _ in a conscientious fashion.
- A. ancient ... established
- B. false ... reiterated
- C. mythical ... fabricated
- D. accurate ... examined
Explanation: The sentence suggests that those who consider the account to be accurate simply because of its age, without critically evaluating it, may be guilty of accepting it uncritically (taking on trust) when they should have examined it in a conscientious and thorough manner.
Correct answer: accurate ... examined2950. There is no substance in the allegation that unlawful access of phone lines is _.
- A. parlous
- B. platonic
- C. phlegmatic
- D. perspicacious
Explanation: The sentence suggests that there is no substance to the claim that unlawful access of phone lines is harmful or dangerous (parlous). Parlous means full of danger or risk, and in this context, it implies that the allegation is baseless.
Correct answer: parlous