46. The writer wants us to understand that a child___
[A] has to be taught how to play
[B] likes a toy
[C] matures through play
[D] can grow up with toys
7. Toys have several functions except___
[A] helping children to play
[B] urging children to play
[C] recommending ways for children to play
[D] asking children to play
48. The passage tells us that children are the most curious when they are about___
[A] four years old
[B] six years old
[C] one year old
[D] two years old
49. The passage is about___
[A] the importance of education
[B] the importance of play
[C] the children’s speech development
[D] the relationship between play and study
50. Which of the following does the author NOT express?
[A] The function of toys is to inspire play.
[B] Good toys are very important to the children’s growth.
[C] Toys should be chosen according to children’s ages.
[D] Toys are still the main source of learning for a student.
51. Now a nation’s political influence depends on___
[A] the strength of its military forces
[B] its ability to compete in industry
[C] economic markets
[D] both A and B
52. The Soviet Union was not being listed as a third-world nation just because of___
[A] it’s powerful military forces
[B] it’s vast land
[C] it’s industrial competitiveness
[D] it’s contributions to world peace
53. The author indicates that___is threatening American political power.
[A] other countries
[B] the declining U.S. industrial base
[C] a new standard for measuring power
[D] less advanced technology
54. America succeeded in shaping world events over the past 40 years probably because of___
[A] it’s ability .to adapt technology
[B] it’s ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its people
[C] it’s ability to compete in the world markets
[D] both A and B
55. The purpose of writing this article is___
[A] to draw the readers’ attention to a new standard for measuring power
[B] to demonstrate America political influence in the world
[C] to emphasize that effort must be made to strengthen the declining U. S, industrial base
[D] to show American industrial prowess
56. This passage is mainly concerned with___
[A] people's growing interest in natural foods
[B] natural food and healthy diet
[C] the importance of fibre in foods
[D]harrnful effects of sugar
57. The passage tells us that___
[A] sugar is bad for the health
[B] the use of sugar is habit forming
[C] people need sugar to give them energy
[D] sugar provides us with nothing useful
58. Which of the following is a reason for people’s growing interest in natural foods?
[A] They want to return to nature.
[B] They want to eat all kinds of foods.
[C] Natural foods are very delicious.
[D] They are more health conscious.
59. Food that is rich in organic matter___
[A] has been nourished by fertilizers
[B] contains vegetable matter that has not been consumed
[C] has had chemicals and fertilizer added to it
[D] contains large quantifies of vitamins
60. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
[A] Chickens are fed on food which is little better than garbage.
[B] Chickens live in very crowded condition.
[C] The eggs chickens produce lack vitamins.
[D] Chickens are free to move about.
