44.The word “significant” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
(A) ambiguous
(B) multi-faceted
(C) noticeable
(D) terrifying

40.According to the passage, which statement is probably INCORRECT? (A) To work out everyday does not provide as much benefit to building muscle mass as many people think. (B) Since your body actually gains strength and mass while you rest, you should work the same muscle every day. (C) It is better to work hard in a shorter amount of time than to work lightly in a longer amount of time. (D) If you exercise one muscle one day, you should not exercise the same muscle the following day.

41.What is the main idea of this passage? (A) Every man and woman would like to have a perfect body. (B) Having a well-toned body does not necessarily mean you are very healthy. (C) Weight-lifting is a good way to lose weight. (D) You should weight train properly in order to get the results you want.

42.Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage? (A) Obesity rate in the United States (B) Causes of obesity (C) Measures of obesity (D) Effects of obesity

43.According to the information given in the passage, obesity and smoking are similar in that . (A) they both can cause incurable diseases (B) they are both risk factors that can shorten life span (C) they are closely related and they have similar symptoms (D) they both can cause health problems that may not be immediately apparent

45.Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) American society has an obsession with being thin so obesity rates have declined in recent years. (B) Obese people are more likely than people of normal weight to develop serious health problems such as diabetes, heart diseases and other health conditions. (C) Being overweight can compromise your health, and even cause death. (D) There are a number of different approaches to the measurement of obesity.

46.The word “straightforward” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. (A) simple (B) ambiguous (C) complex (D) enigmatic

47.Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage? (A) Percentage of people who worked yet still received pension retirement income (B) Ways to measure retirement (C) Consequences of bridge employment (D) Definition of average age of retirement

48.The word “preclude” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. (A) result in (B) contribute to (C) rule out (D) equal to

49.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) The change in labor force participation rates can indicate the change in retirement behavior. (B) A bridge job refers to part-time work people take after leaving a career but before retiring completely. (C) It is possible for people to get retirement benefits while they are still working. (D) Receipt of retirement benefits or pension income is required for continued employment.

50.Which of the following is NOT a way to measure retirement? (A) One’s job transition plan (B) One’s sources of income (C) One’s eligibility to receive retirement benefits (D) One’s self-reported retirement status