40.
(A) so were there
(B) nor were there
(C) there were not
(D) there were none 

41. _______________ The most common cause of depression is genetics. Some people are born with low levels of serotonin and dopamine and as a result, it is hard for them to experience happiness from typical happy events. Another cause of depression is alcohol or drug abuse. Misuse of drug will alter the brain’s normal chemical balance and result in short-term or longterm depression. Finally, contextual factors such as failed relationships, traumatic events, or an abusive childhood can also trigger depression. There are many factors that can cause depression, and it is an illness that cannot be taken lightly. (A) Depression is a serious illness that can be caused by many factors. (B) Depression is a serious illness and we have to take it seriously. (C) Some people have more chances to get depression than others. (D) There is a strong relationship between depression and drinking and drug abuse. 

42. _______________ The manager, Mr. Peters, goes online to update his knowledge on marketing. The secretary, Ms. Smith, goes online to send memos and e-mails to all the employees in the company. Jack also goes online very often. But different from others who are online for work purposes, he goes online chatting with friends. (A) People at Jack’s company work hard on their daily routines. (B) At Jack’s company, people spend a lot of time on the Internet. (C) It is important for people to get online when they work. (D) Like other people, Jack and his friends like to get online. 

43. _______________ At this age, young men and women can get a part-time job and begin to have an income of their own. Economically, they do not need to depend on their parents all the time. In many parts of the world, sixteen is also the age when a person can get his or her driver’s license. (A) People can still be economically dependent on their parents when they reach the age of sixteen. (B) Economic independence means a person has a full-time job and can get a driver’s license. (C) People are independent and do not need their parents when they begin to earn money. (D) In many countries, a person becomes an adult when he or she reaches the age of sixteen.  

44. Every start-up business takes much more struggling and failing than it ever expects at the outset. _______________ Success arrives when crazy, passionate people believe they can make some changes. Do what you think is right. (A) Many people have faith in it. (B) Treat your employee fairly. (C) Don’t let that put you off. (D) You need good examples. 

45. Many people agree that economic globalization has created more wealth in the world. Unfortunately, this economic wealth has not been shared equally among all nations and all peoples. _______________ For the world’s poor, the situation has been described as “a race to the bottom.” (A) Nations with more budgets on armed force are seeing more growth than those who do not. (B) While the wealthier nations have seen their economies grow, poorer countries have not. (C) The wealthier nations are endowed with more natural resources than the poorer ones. (D) The parallel establishment of infrastructure in wealthier and poorer nations is obvious.  

46. There are two kinds of hand signs for sign language. (1) Some hand signs are for whole words. (2) The second kind of hand sign is fingerspelling. (3) For example, there is one hand sign for the word “love.” (4) That means there is a sign for every letter in the alphabet. (A) 1243 (B) 3124 (C) 1324 (D) 3421

47. Dates stamped on food products tell consumers when the product is still fresh. (1) Some dates on the product are followed by the words “sell by.” (2) There are still others that are indicated as an expiration date. (3) Words associated with the dates to be stamped on the product can be categorized into three ways. (4) Others are after the words “best if used by.” (A) 3142 (B) 3124 (C) 1432 (D) 1423

48. There are more and more middle-aged adults who are returning to school either for their jobs or for their interests. (1) Going back to school not only helps adults work better in their jobs but also understand better the world around them. (2) There are also others who go back to classroom because of their interest in a new field, such as computer programming or foreign languages. (3) When they have better skills, there are more chances for them to get a raise. (4) They take courses offered in colleges to improve their job skills. (A) 1342 (B) 1432 (C) 4321 (D) 4123 

49. In spite of individual differences, there are some factors that may distinguish good administrators from poor ones. (1) In addition, good managers assign jobs to others, while poor ones do the jobs themselves. (2) Good managers anticipate problems, but poor ones are often taken by surprise.  (3) They prefer to take on one extra task after another rather than train employees to do the work right. (4) Even though there are problems that are hard to predict, good managers are always prepared for them. (A) 2413 (B) 2143 (C) 4231 (D) 1234

50. Doris Smith is looking for her mother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. (1) If you see anyone fitting this description, please call Ms. Smith at 0978-161-354 or contact the police department immediately. (2) When she was last seen yesterday, she was wearing a black coat and black pants. (3) According to Ms. Smith, her mother is about five feet tall, very thin, light-skinned, and about 60 years old. (4) In addition, she has short, wavy gray hair and wears glasses. (A) 3421 (B) 1234 (C) 2431 (D) 1423

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