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• 1It can be inferred from the passage that writing a research paper gives one chances ________.

  A.to fully develop one’s personal abilities

  B.to use the skills learnt in the classroom

  C.to prove that one is a productive writer

  D.to demonstrate how well one can accomplish school assignment

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• 2According to the writer, personal discoveries ________.

  A.will give one encouragement and direction

  B.are helpful in finding the right information

  C.are the most valuable part of one’s personal education

  D.will help one to successfully complete school assignments

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• 3It can be concluded from the passage that the writer ________.

  A.calls attention to the living conditions of older Americans

  B.believes that value of older people is gaining increasing recognition

  C.attempts to justify the youth-oriented, throw-away culture of the United States

  D.argues people should not retire at the age of 65 or 70

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• 4According to the third paragraph, it can be seen that older Americans ________.

  A.have more job opportunities than young people

  B.live below the poverty line

  C.have new opportunities to remain active in society

  D.no longer believe in the promise of a happy life upon retirement

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• 5Tish Sommers argues that ________.

  A.older women find it hard to escape poverty

  B.older women usually perform better in their jobs

  C.the major cause of the poverty of older women is sexism

  D.more people have come to believe in sexism and ageism

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• 6The writer argues in the passage that ________.

  A.one should explore new areas in research

  B.one should trust one’s own ability to meet course requirements

  C.one should consider research paper writing a pleasure, not a burden

  D.one should use all one’s knowledge and skills when doing research

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• 7What will probably follow this passage、

  A.How to write a research paper.

  B.The importance of research in education.

  C.How to make new discoveries for oneself.

  D.The skill of putting pieces of information together.

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• 8It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.

  A.for women, a sense of “mastery” is more important than a sense of “pleasure”

  B.for women, a sense of “pleasure” is more important than a sense of “mastery”

  C.women can’t have a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” at the same time

  D.a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” are both indispensable to women

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• 9The author’s attitude towards women having a career is ________.

  A.critical

  B.positive

  C.neutral

  D.realistic

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• 10One can conclude from the passage that if a woman takes on several social roles, ________.

  A.it will be easier for her to overcome stress and strain

  B.she will be more successful in her career

  C.her chances of getting promoted will be greater

  D.her life will be richer and more meaningful

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