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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is probably the only country in the world which has the name ___ a family. All the kings have been members of the Al-Saud family.
a. with
b. on
c. by
d. of
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d
Saudi Arabia became wealthy after it developed its oil. This country has the largest known reserves of oil ___ the world.
a. in
b. for
c. with
d. over
Answer
a
The location of the borders of Saudia Arabia ___ both Yemen and Oman are not precisely known because they lie in a huge desert called "The Empty Quarter."
a. between
b. with
c. by
d. for
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b
The Saudi cities Mecca and Medina are two ___ the three holiest places for the Islamic religion.
a. with
b. in
c. for
d. of
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d
The third place is ___the city of Jerusalem.
a. with
b. in
c. for
d. of
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b
Every year more than 3,000,000 Moslems come to Saudi Arabia ___ all over the world to make the pilgrimage called the "Haj."
a. to
b. at
c. from
d. out
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c
The Red Sea, which is located ___ the west of Saudi Arabia is a favorite place for people who like to snorkle and scuba dive. It is full of many unique (unusual) and colorful species of fish.
a. over
b. under
c. in front of
d. to
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d
Women are not allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia, and custom requires Saudi women to wear veils ___ their faces.
a. over
b. beside
c. by
d. with
Answer
a
There are many foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. About half the population ___ the country consists of foreigners.
a. into
b. of
c. by
d. for
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b
The Arabic language is written with the Arabic alphabet of 28 letters. It is written from right ___ left.
a. to
b. over
c. in
d. at
Answer
a
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