The word minimal in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.most recent
B.most active
C.newest
D.smallest
You can drive your own car __ you have passed the driving test.
A.even if
B.as if
C.now that
D.so that
In paragraph 2, the author explains the concept of vasodilation and vasoconstriction by
A.describing the evolution in our ancestors
B.giving an example of heat loss in the extremities
C.comparing the process in humans and animals
D.identifying various types of insulation
He checked his car carefully lest it __ on the way.
A.breaks down
B.would break down
C.should break down
D.broke down
Why does the author of this passage use the word "apparently" in paragraph 5?
A.He is not certain that the author of Beowulf was a Christian.
B.He is mentioning facts that are obvious to the readers.
C.He is giving an example from a historical reference.
D.He is introducing evidence about the author of Beowulf.
Two new bridges __ on the river by the end of next year.
A.will be built
B.will have been built
C.are going to be built
D.have been built