59. The word “self-possession” (Para.1) probably means __________. [
(A)] self-confidence [
(C)] self-discipline [
(B)] self-consciousness [
(D)] self-devotion

55. What is the main idea of the passage? [(A)] Most old people live longer today after an illness than people did years ago. [(B)] Many old people are put into nursing homes by their families, who do not visit them regularly. [(C)] Most elderly people are taken care of by their families, who assume the responsibility for different reasons. [(D)] Most elderly people are satisfied with the better ways of caregiving that social workers have come up with.

56. When he went to a restaurant, Peter would __________. [(A)] pretend that he could not read or write [(B)] pretend to be studying the menu [(C)] be desperate for help from other people [(D)] protect himself by playing a musical instrument

57. The young man was not found to be illiterate until __________. [(A)] he dined out with his adult friends at Howard Johnson’s [(B)] he could no longer come up with various ways of deception [(C)] he had dinner with his friends at a certain local restaurant for the second or third time [(D)] he was not careful enough to be aware of his entire helplessness in face of written words

58. What did the young man usually have at a restaurant? [(A)] Standard items on the menu. [(C)] Foods that other people ordered. [(B)] A hamburger made by himself. [(D)] A coke and a hamburger.

60. Why did the young man like to go to Howard Johnson’s? [(A)] Howard Johnson’s provided a perfect escape when anything dangerous should happen. [(B)] The menu at Howard Johnson’s gave a clear introduction of the food it served. [(C)] The photographs attached to the main items on the menu helped conceal his illiteracy. [(D)] He would feel at ease because eaters at Howard Johnson’s were all adult non-readers.

61. Dr. Ginoux was working in _______. [(A)] a large city [(C)] an area far from any big city [(B)] the American College of Surgeons [(D)] a selective organization

62. It was most probable that Dr. Ginoux was ________. [(A)] a member in that organization [(B)] a well-trained surgeon [(C)] a graduate from American College of Surgeons [(D)] a distinguished surgeon in America

63. When she was filling the application forms, Dr. Ginoux began to be _______. [(A)] realistic [(B)] depressed [(C)] puzzled [(D)] decisive

64. The application forms must include________. [(A)] the decision procedure [(C)] the best technique [(B)] the college achievements [(D)] a list of advice and judgments

65. When filling the forms, Dr. Ginoux felt depressed because________. [(A)] she didn’t perform enough operations [(B)] some operations were unsuccessful [(C)] she didn’t get advice from the selection committee [(D)] she was doubtful about her previous operations