The "dark side" （Lines 1-2, Paragraph 5) implies that modern agriculture willA．have a grea

The word "deadlock" (Lane 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means

A．a failure to reach agreement.

B．an intractable dilemma.

C．an unacceptable offer.

D．a bitter quarrel.

The word "malleable" (Line 6, Paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to

A．miserable.

B．adaptable.

C．vulnerable.

D．active.

The word "predicament" (line 1, Paragraph 3) most probably means

A．plight.

B．inferiority.

C．poverty.

D．misery.

a. 2)?

A．It is hard to tell which one is greater as they are both outstanding.

B．The comparison between Darwin and Lincoln is meaningless.

C．It is difficult to compare them as they are as famous as Superman or Santa.

D．There is no point comparing them because both of them are well-known to us.

The word "rightly" (Para. 5) can be best replaced by _____.

A．justly

B．understandably

C．evidently

D．appropriately

author means

A．Britons are healthy enough not to feel ill

B．Britons have good immune system

C．Britons are not keen on work

D．Britons are afraid of hard work

_____.

A．have to learn to live on their own by paying bills themselves

B．should ask for flexible hours once they apply for the job

C．must work hard to prove themselves before asking for flexibility

D．must pay attention to the family-friendly policies during job interviews

The word "synapses" (Para. 3) most probably means _____.

A．the junction between neurons

B．the networks of neurons

C．the brain regions

D．the brain structure

The word "big-tent" (Para. 2) is closest in meaning to _____.

A．sensible

B．tolerant

C．imposing

D．polite

tal industry

A．does not help save energy any more

B．is not so environmental friendly as before

C．consumes most of the nation"s electricity

D．has ruined its own green reputation