– 45

Questions 41 – 45: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit

each space by circling the letter A, B, C or D.

Probably the most important ………(41)………governing the severity of forest fires is weather .

Hot , dry weather lowers the moisture. Once a fire has started , wind is extremely critical

……(42)……….it influences the oxygen supply and the rate of spread. Forest type and forest

conditions …..(43)..…..also important factors. Some fires are caused by lightning; others are caused by

people. Those caused by people may be …(44)…..or intentional (incendiary). The causes of fire in the

United States show large regional differences. In the Rocky Mountains, more than 70% of the fires are

caused by lightning, whereas intentional fires mount to only about 1% . In ……(45)…….., more than

40% of the fires in the South are incendiary , whereas lightning causes only 1%.

Question 41. A. fact B. factor C. act D. action

Question 42. A. although B. because C. while D. but

Question 43. A. is B. are C. were D. had been

Question 44. A. accidence B. accident C. accidental D. accidentally

Question 45. A. Content B. consume C. confine D. contrast