44.
(A) In other words
(B) As a result
(C) On the other hand
(D) Last but not least

40. Shelly has rarely attended our weekly meetings since last month, __________ ? (A) does she (B) doesn’t she (C) has she (D) hasn’t she

41. (A) what (B) when (C) where (D) which

42. (A) safe (B) weary (C) rare (D) awake

43. (A) handled (B) are handled (C) have handled (D) that are handled

45. (A) give rise to (B) get rid of (C) live up to (D) make use of

46. What is the article mainly about? (A) It explains the process of a speed dating. (B) It introduces the history of speed dating. (C) It presents ways of different speed dating. (D) It advertises speed dating to attract customers.

47. Why has “speed dating” been evolved in 21st century? (A) People desire to date while speeding. (B) People like to date while eating quickly. (C) People expect a fast way to find a partner. (D) People hope to meet a partner while dancing in a club.

48. Which of the following statements is true about the process of “speed dating”? (A) The men sit at their tables, waiting for women to come. (B) The men choose the tables where there are women they like. (C) The men ask for women’s email addresses in the conversation. (D) The men sit next to each woman and talk for three minutes.

49. If you like someone in “speed dating,” what should you do to get his/her e-mail address? (A) Ask the e-mail address directly while you have conversation with the person. (B) Check “yes” on the scorecard after you finish the conversation with the person. (C) Tell the organizers to send you the person’s e-mail address a couple of days later. (D) When the bell rings, don’t move on to the next table to show the organizers you are interested in this person.

50. Why does Adele Testani, who runs a speed dating company, limit the conversations to three minutes? (A) Three minutes is enough for knowing a person. (B) Three minutes is the best time for modern people to fall in love. (C) Three-minute conversation makes people feel the most comfortable. (D) Three-minute conversation fosters the sense of humor between two people.