41. Human ingenuity was initially demonstrated in
[ A ] the use of machines to produce science fiction
[ B ] the wide use Of machines in manufacturing industry
[ C ] the invention of tools for difficult and dangerous work
[ D ] the elite cunning tackling of dangerous and boring work
42. The word “gizmos” ( Line 1, Paragraph 2 ) most probably means
[ A ] programs
[ B ] experts
[ C ] devices
[ D ] creatures
43. According to the text, what is beyond man’s ability now is to design a robot that can
[ A ] fulfill delicate tasks like performing brain surgery
[ B ] interact with human beings verbally
[ C ] have a little common sense
[ D ] respond independently to a changing world
44. Besides reducing human labor, robots can also
[ A ] make a few decisions for themselves
[ B ] deal with some errors with human intervention
[ C ] improve factory environments
[ D ] cultivate human creativity
45. The author uses the example of a monkey to argue that robots are
[ A ] expected to copy human .brain in internal structure
[ B ] able to perceive abnormalities immediately
[ C ] far less able than human brain in focusing on relevant information
[ D ] best used in a controlled environment
46. Which of the following law is related to education?
[ A ] The National Defense Education Act.
[ B ] The Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
[ C ] The Independence Act.
[ D ] Both A and B.
47. How did the state control education?
[ A ] By setting up certain standard and rules.
[ B ] By requesting the children to go to schools until they are of certain age.
[ C ] Either A or B.
[ D ] Both A and B.
48. How did they preserve the freedom of the schools from political pressure?
[ A ] By uniting all the schools into a union.
[ B ] By having the federal administration.
[ C ] By having separate and independent control.
[ D ] By cooperating with the state government.
49. People favor the independence of school for the reason that
[ A ] people believe that it will ensure the existence of freedom
[ B ] people believe that it will deprive the school of the financial aid
[ C ] local government can rid itself from the financial burden
[ D ] state government is not willing to exert its effort on it
50. The school district is likely to be all of the following EXCEPT
[ A ] larger than city district
[ B ] larger than the state district
[ C ] the same as the city district
[ D ] Both A and C
51. The main idea of this passage is to
[ A ] describe a woman who suffered from a psychological disease
[ B ] warn the readers against any imagination
[ C ] explain the reason why Karen had such fanciful thoughts
[ D ] present a case for the readers to study
52. Which of the following statements, if true, could most probably cure Karen of the illness?
[ B ] She had a job having little to do with numbers.
[ C ] She went to a psychoanalyst.
[ D ] She gave up smoking and drinking coffee.
53. What does the underlined word preoccupation mean?
[ A ] The first right to occupy something.
[ B ] The first impression.
[ C ] The extreme focus of attention.
[ D ] The question.
54. Which of the following inferences is most probably NOT true according,to the passage?
[ A ] When Karen was in a great hurry to smoke, she would feel much anxiety.
[ B ] If she selected the fourth item on the shelf in a group, the fourth child must experience some unknown disaster.
[ C ] Drinking four cups of coffee would make Karen more comfortable than drinking two cups.
[ D ] Karen was a mother of four sons.
55. The author cited the example of the grocery shopping to
[ A ] demonstrate her children’ s safety was closely related to the item she selected in the store
[ B ] account for Karen’ s inability to perform everyday activities
[ C ] show how specific numbers were related to the safety of her children
[ D ] further explain that Karen was suffering from a psychological illness
56. According to the author, the conventional notion of intelligence measured in terms of one’s ability to read, write and compute
[ A ] is a widely held but wrong concept
[ B ] will help eliminate intellectual prejudice
[ C ] is the root of all mental distress
[ D ] will contribute to one’s self-fulfillment
57. It is implied in the passage that holding a university degree
[ A ] may result in one’ s inability to solve complex real-life problems
[ B ] does not indicate one’ s ability to write properly worded documents
[ C ] may make one mentally sick and physically weak
[ D ] does not mean that one is highly intelligent
58. The author thinks that an intelligent person knows
[ A ] how to put up with some very prevalent myths
[ B ] how to find the best way to achieve success
[ C ] how to avoid depression and make his life worthwhile
[ D ] how to persuade others to compromise
59. In the last paragraph, the author tells us that
[ A ] difficulties are but part of everyone’s life
[ B ] depression and unhappiness are unavoidable in life
[ C ] everyone should learn to avoid trying circumstances
[ D ] good feelings can contribute eventual academic excellence
60. According to the passage, what kind of people is rare?
[ A ] Those who don’t emphasize bookish excellence in their pursuit of happiness.
[ B ] Those who are aware of difficulties in life but know how to avoid unhappiness.
[ C ] Those who measure happiness by an absence of problems.
[ D ] Those who are able to secure happiness though having to struggle against life.