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Human memory (A), formerly was believed (B ) to be rather inefficient, (C) is really much more sophisticated than that of a (D) computer.

A. Human memory

B. was believed

C. inefficient

D. a

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American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donald’s and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American cultural patterns.

By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the state’s wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining.

Question 28. Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks_________.

A. are popular because of their nutritious values 

B. are traditional meals of the US people

C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China.

D. became popular with other European and Asian countries

Question 29. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word ‘cuisine’?

A. cooking B. cooker C. cookery D. cook

Question 30. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? 

A.America’s cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. 

B. Fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports.

C. Mc Donald’s and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe. 

D. Traditional meals cooked at home are not common in the US. 

Question 31. Which of the following statements is true? 

A. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the US. 

B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables than they do now.

C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americans by the late 20th century. 

D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter.

Question 32. An innovative style of cooking was created in California_________.

A. to attract more immigrants to the state

B. and made the states wines well-known

C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens 

D. by combining the local specialties with immigrants’ spices

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Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.

B. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.

C. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.

D. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains

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According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Humans have difficult choices to make about saving endangered species.

B. The existence of humans is at the expense of some other species.

C. No other species can threaten the survival of humans on Earth.

D. Some animals and plants cannot survive without human help.

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What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs.

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition.

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz.

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs.

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition.

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz.

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians

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Which of the following is true of standard usage?

A. It can be used in formal or informal settings.

B. It is only understood be the upper classes.

C. It limited to written language.

D. It is constantly changing.

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What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Human ancestors became predominantly right-handed when they began to use tools.

B. It is difficult to interpret the significance of anthropological evidence concerning tool use.

C. Humans and their ancestors have been predominantly right-handed for over a million years.

D. Human ancestors were more skilled at using both hands than modern humans.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. outline

B. hand

C. wall

D. paint