43. From what perspective are the Hopi’s farming practices described in this passage?
(A) Ethical
(B) Sentimental
(C) Revolutionary
(D) Supernatural

39. According to the passage, which of the following effects does the firm belief in meritocracy produce? (A) It encourages organizations to reevaluate their stereotypes. (B) It is a movement to promote social change and abolish discrimination. (C) It misleads the decision-makers to believe that they have judged impartially. (D) It smashes people’s confidence in their ability to make decisions.

40. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the role stereotypes play in the recruitment process? (A) They caution organizations against separating candidates into different groups. (B) They eliminate the influence of biases in the selection process. (C) More often than not, they result in hiring people from the dominant groups. (D) They reverse-discriminate decision-makers of the recruiting organizations.

41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? (A) The Hopi have lived on the land for many generations. (B) The Hopi pay great respect and care to their land. (C) The Hopi farmers meet with difficulties when cultivating their land. (D) The Hopi farmers rely heavily on scientific techniques in growing their crops.

42. Which of the following best describes the Hopi’s farming? (A) Using chemicals to increase soil productivity. (B) Adopting solutions based on local knowledge. (C) Taking their tie to the land as an inevitable sacrifice. (D) Introducing more modern hybrids to the semiarid land.

44. What does the word   irrigation   mean in the second paragraph? (A) Spreading fertilizer on the soil. (B) Supplying the land with water. (C) Ventilating fresh air to the land. (D) Removing the acid from the soil.

45. What kind of magazine might this article come from? (A) Psychology (B) Mythology (C) Agriculture (D) Horticulture

46. What does the practice of “nepotism” favor? (A) Family relationship (B) Academic achievement (C) Extracurricular activities (D) Volunteering records

47. What is implied in the author’s word choice of “anachronism” in describing the American practice? (A) The author is enamored with its existence. (B) The author is critical of its inappropriateness. (C) The author is suspicious of its popularity. (D) The author is appreciative of its novelty.

48. According to the passage, what new awareness have American colleges come into about legacy admissions in the first decade of the millennium? (A) American universities defended the inherited privileges of their new recruits. (B) Prestigious universities required their applicants to be more competitive. (C) Universities felt a need to admit more students based on their advantages. (D) Some universities have started to take action to minimize this practice.

49. What is the passage’s tone in discussing the possibility of eradicating the culture of American college admissions based on privileges? (A) Frivolous (B) Zealous (C) Pessimistic (D) Nonchalant