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Despite what most people think, ______ snakes are really dangerous. There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet and they're found everywhere except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and New Zealand. About 600 only are venomous, and only about 200—seven percent—are able to kill or significantly wound a human.

• a few

• some

• few

• any

In developed nations, rural industries have been automated. As a result, ___ people are required to manage farmland and farm animals. ___ wealthy country dwellers often head towards vibrant cities for a change.

• much; Many

• any; Some

• fewer; Many

• little; A great of

Despite the amazing progress humankind has made, there is still ____ poverty. About 9.2% of the world, or 689 million people, live in extreme poverty on less than $1.90 a day, according to the World Bank. The five poorest countries are all from Sub-Saharan Africa, a region that continues to be held back by problems such as institutional weakness, corruption, poor infrastructure, and a lack of human capital.

• little

• a little

• much

• a few

Giant pandas are among the _______ endangered animals, along with the tiger, the blue whale, the Asian elephant, and the gorilla.

• a few

• some

• few

• many

____ countries like France, Brazil, Hungary, Turkey remain purely monolingual. It is now well known that growing up with two or more languages brings a wealth of cognitive advantages. Multilingualism is not only a laudable achievement in a tolerant society, it is also of great social benefit to individuals.

• many

• a lot of

• few

• a little

There are 195 countries in the world today. ________ of them have compulsory voting. According to the CIA World Factbook, 21 countries only officially had compulsory voting as of December 2017.

• many

• little

• few

• both

About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers, and even in you and your dog. So, would you agree there is _____ water around?

• any

• a lot of

• little

• some

Berlin is recognized as a world city of culture and creative industries. Numerous cultural institutions, many of which enjoy international reputation represent the diverse heritage of the city. ____ cities anywhere in Europe can match the cultural richness of Berlin.

• Many

• A lot of

• Few

• All

John F. Kennedy, the 35^th president

of the United States, was assassinated on Friday, November 22, 1963, at 12:30 p.m. CST in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza. After all these years, still _____ is known about what really happened.

• much

• a little

• little

• some

______ is known about Shakespeare's upbringing and personal life. We do know that Shakespeare's life revolved around two locations: Stratford and London. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford, but he worked in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. Other than that, not much information was left. His work is what really matters, though.

• a lot

• much

• a little

• little