THIS SHOP HAS LOWER PRICES THAN THE OTHER SHOPS NEAR TO IT. ______...

25. This shop has lower prices than the other shops near to it.

___________

II. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, or C best fits each

space. (1.0 point)

Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers.

First, there are programs for doing math problems. (26)_________, there are

programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters.

They are often used by writers and business people. Other (27)_________ are

made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for

fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.

There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other

reasons to like (28)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing

when they (29)_________. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and

childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even

seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have

feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy

(30)_________ that they are like people.