42. The author’s attitude toward examinations is   ____.
(A) detest
(B) approval
(C) critical
(D) indifferent

38. The sentence “It means....curtailed” (paragraph 2, lines 3-4) is an example of (A) hyperbole. (B) cliché. (C) consonance. (D) simile. (E) paradox.

39. Which sentence best sums up the author’s main point? (A) The great moments of heroism and sacrifice are rare. (B) There is a danger of the world getting liberty-drunk in these days like the old lady with the basket. (C) A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others is the foundation of social conduct. (D) It is in the small matters of conduct, in the observance of the rule of the road, that we pass judgment upon ourselves, and declare that we are civilized or uncivilized. (E) It is the little habits of commonplace intercourse that make up the great sum of life and sweeten or make bitter the journey.

40. A situation analogous to the “insolence of office” (paragraph 2, line 7) would be (A) a teacher correcting grammar errors. (B) an editor shortening the text of an article. (C) a gaoler locking up a prisoner. (D) a tax inspector demanding to see someone’s accounts. (E) an army office giving orders to a soldier

41. The main idea of this passage is_____ . (A) examinations exert a pernicious influence on education (B) examinations are ineffective (C) examinations are profitable for institutions (D) examinations are a burden on students

43. The fate of students is decided by ____. (A) education (B) institutions (C) examinations (D) students themselves

44. According to the author, the most important of a good education is ____. (A) to encourage students to read widely (B) to train students to think on their own (C) to teach students how to tackle exams (D) to master his fate

45. Why does the author mention a judge’s decision in court? (A) Give an example (B) For comparison (C) It shows that teachers’ evolutions depend on the results of examinations (D) It shows the results of court are more effective

46. What is main idea of this passage? (A) Advertisement. (B) The benefits of advertisement. (C) Advertisers perform a useful service to communities. (D) The costs of advertisement.

47. The attitude of the author toward advertisers is ____. (A) trustworthy (B) appreciative (C) critical (D) dissatisfactory

48. Why do the critics criticize advertisers? (A) Because advertisers often brag. (B) Because critics think advertisement is a “waste of money”. (C) Because customers are encouraged to buy more than necessary. (D) Because customers pay more.