1.  Susan's diligent attitude towards studying never ceased to amaze Professor Chang.

A.             loafer

B.              studious

C.              sluggish

2.  Susan's diligent attitude towards studying never ceased to amaze Professor Chang.

A.             inaugurated

B.              initiated

C.              stopped

3.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             facing 

B.              averting

C.              fleeing

4.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             avenue

B.              obstacle 

C.              opportunity

5.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             browsed

B.              skimmed

C.              probed 

6.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             seeking advice 

B.              seeking funds

C.              seeking resources

7.  For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand.

A.             previous problem

B.              future problem

C.              current problem 

8.  On her own initiative, Susan continues to maintain contact with several researchers in the field, discussing relevant issues relating to their clinical or research experiences.

A.             effort 

B.              subordination

C.              complement

9.  On her own initiative, Susan continues to maintain contact with several researchers in the field, discussing relevant issues relating to their clinical or research experiences.

A.             feigned

B.              obsolete

C.              pertinent 

10.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             reflective 

B.              analytical

C.              statistical

11.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             discounted

B.              disputed

C.              proven 

12.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             distinguish

B.              integrate

C.              diffuse

13.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             opposing

B.              polar

C.              related 

14.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             implications

B.              possibilities

C.              constraints 

15.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             the most reasonable way to proceed with something 

B.              the most reasonable way to complete something

C.              the most reactionary way to proceed with something

16.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             stated

B.              original

C.              conventional

17.  In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective.

A.             outlook 

B.              plan

C.              design

18.  Moreover, her analytical skills are exemplary.

A.             expected

B.              superb  

C.              mediocre

19.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             unacquainted 

B.              knowledgeable

C.  versed

20.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             completion

B.              beginning 

C.              outcome

21.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             opposing

B.              disconnected

C.              relevant 

22.  Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.

A.             theory 

B.              fallacy

C.              myth

23.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             monotony

B.              repetitiveness

C.              innovativeness 

24.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             contentious

B.              collaborative 

C.              quarrelsome

25.  Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to.

A.             obstacle

B.              hindrance

C.              valuable 

26.  Professor Lin therefore has no hesitations in highly recommending this candidate for admissions into MIT's graduate program.

A.             receptiveness

B.              reservations

C.              acceptance

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