20 What has the rise of the DVD contributed to?
(A)The tyranny of the feature films.
(B)The rise of virtual cinematheque.
(C)The habits of watching films at an art house.
(D)A wider general public access to films.

16 (A)exacerbated (B)validated (C)propelled (D)dragged

17 (A)interchangeable (B)interconnected (C)internal (D)intervening

18 What is the article mainly about? (A)The influence of the Internet on cinema. (B)An introduction to some movie websites. (C)The tyranny of feature films in film history. (D)A comparison between the DVD and the on-line video.

19 According to the author, where could we more possibly see a 17-minute movie? (A)On television. (B)At an art house. (C)On the Internet. (D)At the multiplex.

21 Which of the following is NOT implied in the article? (A)The online cinema will change the way films are distributed. (B)The online cinema will make film-viewing cheaper. (C)The online cinema will encourage the production of shorter films. (D)The online cinema will replace the DVD.

22 Which of the following statements about the preservation of film history is true? (A)The preservation of film history has been complete since the rise of the DVD. (B)The preservation of film history begins with the advent of virtual cinematheque. (C)The preservation of film history is easier with the advent of virtual cinematheque. (D)The preservation of film history has become difficult because of the rise of the DVD.

23 What does “grue” represent in this passage? (A)A combination of gray and yellowish hue colors. (B)A combination of green and blue colors. (C)A combination of gold and brownish hue colors. (D)A combination of gray and blue colors.

24 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A)“Grass” in Welsh is “gwyrdd.” (B)Ultraviolet radiation is weaker in mountainous areas. (C)Stronger ultraviolet radiation would cause a progressive yellowing of the lens. (D)People who live near the equator tend to learn Welsh fast.

25 What does the word “congenital” mean in this passage? (A)Something that a person is born with. (B)Something that a person learns. (C)Something that a person conceives. (D)Something that a person lives by.

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