[单项选择]______ these questions may sound specific, answers to them could have profound economic and political significance.
A. Since
B. Unless
C. Lest
D. While

[单项选择]______ these questions may sound academic, answers to them could have profound economic and political significance.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Unless
D. Lest

[单项选择]Sound changes may include the loss of a sound or sounds. The so-called apocope refers to the omission of a vowel segment________. ( )
A. in word-initial
B. in word-middle
C. in word-final
D. in syllable-initial

[单项选择]Although specific concerns may determine the intent of a research project, its results are often ______.
A. unanticipated
B. beneficial
C. expensive
D. spectacular

[单项选择]Paul always answers questions quickly, but later he realizes that _________ answers may not be right ones.
A. timid
B. crisp
C. hasty
D. harsh

[单项选择]For specific reason, the Owner may transfer the classification member of the vessel to another classification member which is covered by the IACS ‘Transfer of Class Agreement’. Which of the requirements listed below is disobey the IACS “Transfer of Class Agreement?（）
A. For all ships between 5 to 10 years of age a representative number of ballast spaces are to be examined.
B. For all ships between 10 to 20 years of age a representative number of cargo spaces are to be examined.
C. For all ships 15 years of age and over all overdue surveys and conditions of class completed by the gaining class society before the transfer of class can take place. 
D. For all ships which are 20 years of age and above or ships subject to ESP which are 15 years of age and above, a full Special Survey or Intermediate Survey, including docking, will be carried out.

[单项选择]He answers questions about how to keep ______ meats from becoming tough when braising.
A. tender
B. vulgar
C. mild
D. frail

[单项选择](Find answers) (to) these questions (is) something (like) a detective story.
A. Find answers
B. to
C. is
D. like

[单项选择]Questions
A. personne
B. rien
C. tout
D. aucun

[单项选择]Sir, may I ask you ______ questions

[单项选择]ECHO: SOUND
A. reflection: light
B. microphone: hearing
C. conservation: talk
D. implication: tone

[单项选择]What are the three answers

[单项选择]The passage provides information that answers which of the following questions

[单项选择]MELLIFLUOUS: SOUND ::
A. raucous : voice
B. ambrosial : taste
C. furious : anger
D. olfactory : scent
E. insipid : apathy

[单项选择]MUFFLED : SOUND::
A. (A) nonchalant : curiosity
B. (B) muted : color
C. (C) obsolete : usage
D. (D) obsessed : nightmare
E. (E) rustic : ballad