| Questions 5 - 8 refer to the following newspaper article. |
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| Greenpeace and environmentalists have organized a major protest to take place in Alaska on May 23rd that may attract up to 1 million demonstrators. They are hoping their presence will prompt the U.S. government to urge Esxo, Ltd., a major oil company, ___________________ its plans to begin drilling for oil in the region. Although there are many issues that are presented to |
5.
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(A) |
have withdrawn |
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(B) |
withdrawing |
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to withdraw |
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(D) |
withdrawn |
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| oppose the drilling, the main reason is the fact that oil companies will endanger the animals and tranquility of the surrounding areas. Esxo, Ltd. representatives state that the government should uphold the ___________________________ passed by congress |
6.
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(A) |
enhancement |
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(B) |
competition |
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(C) |
legislation |
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(D) |
legal |
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| allowing the drilling to move forward. However, the President of the U.S. has hinted that he may _____________________ and |
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(A) |
intervention |
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(B) |
interpret |
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(C) |
intervene |
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(D) |
interrupt |
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| claim the region in dispute as a national landmark making drilling in the area illegal. This action would be welcomed by the protestors who oppose the drilling, but it would only be seen as a ploy by the President to __________________________ his approval ratings. |
8.
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(A) |
accept |
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(B) |
attract |
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(C) |
improve |
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(D) |
rise |
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