38 Questions
1. Although sales have continued to increase since last April， unfortunately the rate of increase has ——。
(A) resurged
(B) capitulated
(C) retaliated
(D) persevered
(E) decelerated
2. Although the mental process that creates a fresh and original poem or drama is doubtless —— that which originates and elaborates scientific discoveries， there is clearly a discernible difference between the crea- tors
(A) peripheral to
(B) contiguous with
(C) opposed to
(D) analogous to
(E) inconsistent with
3. It is disappointing to note that the latest edition of the bibliography belies its long-standing reputation for —— by —— some significant references to recent publications.
(A) imprecision…… appropriating
(B) relevance…… adding
(C) timeliness…… updating
(D) meticulousness…… revising
(E) exhaustiveness…… omitting
4. Although Simpson was ingenious at —— to appear innovative and spontaneous， beneath the ruse he remained uninspired and rigid in his approach to problem-solving.
(A) intending
(B) contriving
(C) forbearing
(D) declining