The truth, however, bears no resemblance (32)whatsoever to this image.
In movies, members of organized crime typically (33)intimidate innocent business
owners to pay them \—which is actually a fee the citizens need to pay for protection from the very people they're paying. They are also known to \(34)
competitors so that they remain the only \(35). Sure, some of these things happen, but they happen much less often than doubtfulmovies and television would lead us to believe.
There is no doubt, however, that among members of organized crime, there is a considerable amount of (36)corruption. Money is their primary objective, and they are usually willing to do anything to get it. In today's day and age, though, they are more than likely to (37)
refrain from violent crimes and pursue more white-collar crimes in order to achieve
their goals.
Crime \(38)businesses and form (39)still demand complete (40)partnershipscontracts with legitimate
with honest companies. Don't misunderstand, they from \
loyaltyoperations, and they are still criminals, but they have gotten much better at appearing clean and staying out of jail.
(31) (32) (33) (34) (35)
Your answer sophisticated whatsoever intimidate competitors doubtful
Correct answer sophisticated whatsoever intimidate competitors doubtful
(36) (37) (38) (39) (40)
corruption refrain contracts partnerships loyalty
corruption refrain contracts partnerships loyalty
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
September 23, 2011
Dear Diary,
This afternoon, Mr Jenkins asked me to stay for a few minutes after class. He told me that next week is Deaf Awareness Week and that we would be discussing it in class. He's already planned several activities and lectures, but, for obvious reasons, he also wanted me to make a class presentation.
I stared at him in disbelief. How could I possibly make a presentation to the entire class? I was petrified. I didn't want to do it, and I told him so. He was determined, though. He really thought it would be a good opportunity for me to share my %unique culture? I've never thought about it like that before.
I went straight to the library to do some research. What makes different cultures recognizable and distinct? I know that language is what distinguishes so many cultures. I may be deaf but I still understand English. Yet, I do utilize a form of English that not everyone can understand—American Sign Language, or ASL. Once I realized that, I immediately looked for books about ASL so I could learn more.
Soon after Thomas Gallaudet graduated from Yale University, he was commissioned to help teach
Alice Cogswell, the deaf daughter of a wealthy local doctor. Gallaudet travelled to Europe, where deaf education had been in existence for a long time, to study communication among deaf people. He met Laurent Clerc in Paris, recruited him to help develop deaf education in the United States, and, in 1817, the two founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut.
Laurent Clerc began teaching American students the form of French Sign Language with which he was familiar. However, many of the students at the new school were already using their own unique form of sign language that had independently developed in their communities. Over time, and with extensive use, the various forms eventually evolved into what we now know as American Sign Language.
Sign language is almost exclusively based on easily decipherable hand motions that represent spoken words. Since deaf people rely heavily on their sense of sight, this method of communication is logical. Body language is extremely important in ASL, and subtle movements of the eyebrows, mouth, or fingers often indicate connotations that are typically represented by tone of voice in spoken language.
Interestingly, there is still no universal form of sign language that is readily understood by deaf people around the world. Indeed, though people in the United States and Great Britain speak English, American Sign Language and British Sign Language are distinctly different and \able to easily communicate with one another.
You know what? I'm not so scared to make this presentation to my class next week. In fact, I'm actually looking forward to it. Maybe I'll even inspire some of my classmates to learn ASL! That would be great. I guess Mr Jenkins was right. I do have a special culture to share. American Sign Language is like a different language, and understanding that language is essential to understanding me and my culture.
41. The writer of this passage is unable to _____.
A. see
B. hear
C. smell
D. walk
42. Even though this passage is in the form of a diary entry, the material is _____.
A. entertaining
B. persuasive
C. informative
D. fictitious
43. According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement?
A. There is a universal form of sign language used by deaf people around the world.
B. American Sign Language is a form of French Sign Language.
C. Laurent Clerc introduced the first form of sign language to the United States.
D. Every country has its own unique form of sign language.
44. Which of the following events occurred in 1817?
A. Thomas Gallaudet graduated form Yale University.
B. Thomas Gallaudet met Laurent Clerc in Paris.
C. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf.
D. Laurent Clerc developed American Sign Language.
45. According to the writer, all of the following are important to sign language EXCEPT_____.
A. the ability to read
B. hand motions
C. sense of sight
D. body language