Thousands of workers were laid off in the economic____of the early 1980s.
(A) recession
(B) evolution
(C) compensation
(D) recovery

The government has decided to take a series of measures to help____the wildlife native to our land. (A) conceal(B) conceive(C) condemn(D) conserve

If our insurance agency does not improve the way our complaints are dealt with, we will seriously consider____their contract and finding a more reliable service carrier. (A) illuminating(B) discriminating(C) nominating(D) terminating

Pizza _____ came from Italy. Italian immigrants brought this food to the United States in the 1890s. (A) deliciously(B) gradually(C) originally(D) eventually

The Mexican woman who was denied the job opportunity was believed to be a victim of_____against both her race and gender. (A) temptation(B) stimulation(C) resolution(D) discrimination

After______the project, he decided to publish it as soon as possible. (A) complete(B) having completed(C) being completed(D) to complete

42 What is this passage mainly about? (A) The dangers of capitalist systems and free markets. (B) The comparison between two dominant economic systems. (C) The efficiency of the government to run an entire economic system. (D) The government’s law to regulate business owners.

43 Which problem below did NOT exist in early capitalist countries? (A) Industrial injuries. (B) Low wages for workers. (C) Environmental pollution. (D) Strict government restrictions.

44 In which economic system is the government most powerful? (A) Early capitalism.(B) Modern capitalism.(C) Socialism.(D) Feudalism.

45 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Early capitalist governments care most about social justice and people’s welfare. (B) No business in the socialist country is managed by the government. (C) Making money is the driving force of capitalist employers and employees. (D) Most socialist countries have eliminated the class divisions in society.

46 What is this passage mainly about? (A) The Titanic tragedy. (B) The rescue after the shipwreck. (C) The magic of wireless telegraphy .(D) The Titanic’s voyage in the North Atlantic.