44. What does the word 'transcend" in the 20h line, "Pokemon becomes a brand that transcends generations..." mean?
(A) to go beyond
(B) to change
(C) to control
(D) to restrict

40. (A) against (B) such as (C) despite (D) besides

41. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) Pokemon is the perfect example of what a fad is. (B) Pokemon applies some branding strategies to make itself more than a fad. (C) Pokemon illustrates how a fad can only be popular for a short time. (D) Pokemon is a great example to show how a fad can fade as time goes by.

42. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Pokemon? (A) The original idea of Pokemon comes from collecting insect. (B) Pokemon is popular merely among the teenagers. (C) Pokemon has been developed into different forms in different media. (D) Pocket monsters have different powers and abilities.

43. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the phrase "register with" in the first sentence? (A)to record (B) to sign up(C) to get the attention of(D) to throw away

45. According to the passage, the Pokemon known as Pikachu, which can a tail that looks like a lightning bolt. (A)consume(B) produce(C)exhaust (D) relieve

46. The fundamental idea of the Rational Choice Theory in sociology is the idea that all decisions or actions are ______(A) essentially selfless (B) based on the best interest of society (C) fundamentally self-serving (D) unpredictable

47. When faced with a decision, people naturally predict and try to decide which choice will give them the most satisfaction. (A) the social ramifications of their choices (B) the possible outcomes of their choices (C) what people will say about their choices (D) what is in the best interest of their family

48. Opponents of Rational Choice Theory argue that sometimes people behave ______(A) in a way that is in the best interest of others and not themselves (B) in a way that is beyond people's imagination (C) in a way that can balance different people's needs (D) in a way that depends on their emotion

49. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Rational Choice Theory suggests that people are fundamentally altruistic. (B) The idea of Rational Choice Theory is that all behavior, even when scemingly irrational, is actually calculated in advance. (C) The basis of Rational Choice Theory is that each individual will act based on what is rational for him- or herself. (D) Proponents of Rational Choice Theory believe that, even in cases of altruism, the rewards are taken into consideration.

50. What does the phrase "conforming to" in the last sentence of the last paragraph mean? (A) to contradict (B) to protest (C) to deny (D) to obey