44.

(A) await
(B) console
(C) postpone
(D) suggest

They believe that illiterate kids can, with a little instruction, learn to use computers on their own and then use the laptops ___.
(A) to teach them own to read (B) to teach themselves to read (C) by teaching themselves to read (D) by teaching them to read

41.
(A) families (B) governors (C) manufacturers (D) officials

42.
(A) momentum (B) preference (C) standardization (D) temperament

43.
(A) late (B) lately (C) later (D) latest

45.
(A) As (B) By (C) There’s (D) What

46. According to the passage, why did politicians in each state capital in the U. S. trade accusations with each other?
(A) There existed too many thorny problems in the higher education system in the U. S. (B) They found it difficult to solve the problem of skyrocketing tuition for university education. (C) There were too many candidates to compete for a position in local and federal governments. (D) They wanted to find someone responsible for the drastic increase in higher education tuition.

47. What is the passage mainly about? (A)
Background of the political chaos in the U. S. and ways to solve the problem (B) The importance of finding ways to solve the worsening U. S. higher education system (C) The parties that were responsible for skyrocketing higher education tuition (D) Reasons why Americans cherished higher education system

48. What does the expression “the din of recrimination” mean? (A)
The public announcement by government officials (B) The pessimistic view about harmonious racial relationship (C) The noise caused by people who are having fun together (D) The loud row that lasts for a long time over some controversial issue

49. According to the passage, what might happen to Americans if the problem of “graceful decline” is not dealt with immediately ? (A)
They might have to pay more to attend a university. (B) They might not be able to continue to enjoy their present good quality life. (C) Their economy might encounter fierce competition from other countries. (D) Their leaders might become less knowledgeable and unable to lead the country.

50. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A)
The author intends to tell his/her readers what lies at the root of “graceful decline.” (B) U. S. politicians across the U.S.A. spent too much time arguing about funding universities. (C) U. S. government is fully responsible for the increased higher education tuition. (D) U. S. higher education still is a source of national pride and international envy.