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third of all black households actually have negative net wealth. In 1998 the typical black family?s net wealth was $16,400, less than one fifth that of white families. Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites.
Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions. During the 1990-91 recession, African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 percent of employees who lost their jobs were blacks. At Sears, 54 percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.
36. To the author, the auction of his great-grandfather is a typical example of ________. A) crime against humanity B) unfair business transaction C) racial conflicts in Georgia D) racial segregation in America
37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is ________. A) widespread use of racist stereotypes B) prejudice against minority groups C) deep-rooted socio-economic inequality D) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks 38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions? A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured. B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor. C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights. D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law. 39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites ________. A) has resulted from business successes over the years B) has been accompanied by black capital formation C) has derived from sizable investments in education D) has been accumulated from generations of slavery
40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination?
A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks? employment. B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched. C) A major step has been taken towards reparations. D) Little has been done to ensure blacks? civil rights.
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Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are
four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. Because of the ________ of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both at home
and abroad.
A) originality B) subjectivity C) generality D) ambiguity
42. With its own parliament and currency and a common ________ for peace, the
European Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business. A) inspiration B) assimilation C) intuition D) aspiration
43. America has now adopted more ________ European-style inspection systems, and the incidence of food poisoning is falling. A) discrete B) solemn C) rigorous D) autonomous 44. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ________ spur to efficiency and innovation. A) extravagant B) exquisite C) intermittent D) indispensable
45. In the late 19th century, Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, foresaw many of
the technological wonders that are ________ today.
A) transient B) commonplace C) implicit
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D) elementary
46. I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarket for
the first time.
A) immersed B) assaulted C) thrilled D) dedicated
47. His arm was ________ from the shark?s mouth and reattached, but the boy, who nearly died, remained in a delicate condition.
A) retrieved B) retained C) repelled D) restored
48. Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ________ to be the Greatest American.
A) appointed B) appeased C) nicknamed D) dominated
49. The ________ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will help decrease the crime rate. A) overflowing B) overwhelming C) prevalent D) premium 50. We will also see a ________ increase in the number of televisions per household, as small TV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors. A) startling B) surpassing C) suppressing D) stacking
51. The advance of globalization is challenging some of our most ________ values and
ideas, including our idea of what constitutes “home”.
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A) enriched B) enlightened C) cherished D) chartered
52. Researchers have discovered that ________ with animals in an active way may
lower a person?s blood pressure.
A) interacting B) integrating C) migrating D) merging
53. The Beatles, the most famous British band of the 1960s, traveled worldwide for
many years, ________ cultural barriers.
A) transporting B) transplanting C) transferring D) transcending
54. In his last years, Henry suffered from a disease that slowly ________ him of much of his sight.
A) relieved B) jeopardized C) deprived D) eliminated
55. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bones
become denser and less ________ to injury. A) attached B) prone C) immune D) reconciled
56. He has ________ to museums hundreds of his paintings as well as his entire
personal collection of modern art.
A) ascribed B) attributed C) designated D) donated
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57. Erik?s website contains ________ photographs and hundreds of articles and short
videos from his trip around the globe.
A) prosperous B) gorgeous C) spacious D) simultaneous
58. Optimism is a ________ shown to be associated with good physical health, less
depression and longer life.
A) trail B) trait C) trace D) track
59. The institution has a highly effective program which helps first-year students make a successful ________ into college life.
A) transformation B) transmission C) transition D) transaction
60. Philosophers believe that desire, hatred and envy are “negative emotions” which
________ the mind and lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions. A) distort B) reinforce C) exert D) scramble 61. The term “glass ceiling” was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe the
apparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________. A) seniority B) superiority C) height D) hierarchy
62. Various efforts have been made over the centuries to predict earthquakes, including
observing lights in the sky and ________ animal behavior.
A) abnormal
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