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63. Nothing spreads light better than our own sky. _____ To do this
engineers have developed a system of prism panels that functions
very much like our own atmosphere. They are thus able to diffuse
incoming daylight uniformly. The result is a pleasant glare-free
environment with all the beauty of the light indoors.
A)
As a result many engineers prefer to specialize in indoor lighting
systems.
B)
This new lighting system will enable the country to save energy.
C)
Light travels through the atmosphere at a tremendous speed.
D)
The company has already committed itself to finding economic
but effective solutions.
E)
The trick, however, is to get the same effect indoors without the
use of electricity.
64. Some people take large amounts of vitamins and minerals over
periods of years. _____ There is no evidence to support their view.
In fact a recent study says that people who take vitamin supplements
are not any healthier for it and do not live longer.
A)
Children suffer more from vitamin deficiencies than adults do.
B)
Our bodies use vitamins in tiny amounts to build and repair
tissues.
C)
Exercise and no smoking are essential for good health.
D)
They assume that if a little is good for them a lot must be better.
E)
To work out your own nutritional needs, it's best to consult a
doctor.
65. Antarctica is a potent symbol of the environmental crisis. It has
been called the last great wilderness on Earth. Many
conservationists want this unique area to be protected forever as
a world park _____ Its future is uncertain.
A)
but many governments want to begin mining operations there.
B)
if waste chemicals from industry are deposited there.
C)
and the only solution is to cut down the amount of harmful gases
we discharge into the atmosphere.
D)
but this would cause widespread environmental damage and loss
of life.
E)
even if the planet heated and mountains of ice began to melt.
66. The primary purpose of notes is to aid learning. Whether the
notes are taken from a lecture or a discussion, one obviously
doesn't want to put all the material on record _____ The items selected
in the notes should be sufficient to enable one to reconstruct the rest
of the material.
A)
Even so, note-taking from lectures requires more skill than note-
taking from books.
B)
For many types of courses there are printed notes sold by
booksellers.
C)
Rather, one makes notes of the most important items only.
D)
Unfortunately, some students can't see that notes are their
primary source of information.
E)
It is helpful to bear in mind that this is not the only way of taking
notes.
67. Scientists measuring the global climate have found that the world's
climate is changing. The average world temperature has increased
by about half a degree Celsius since the 1850's. _____ By the middle
of the next century it is likely the world will be 1.5 C warmer than
today.
A)
If the ozone layer thins, the extra ultraviolet light may have an
adverse effect on plan growth.
B)
Flooding would also cause widespread environmental damage
and loss of life.
C)
Most nations are willing to accept the inevitable consequences
of global warming.
D)
Pollution of the land, sea and air occurs as a result of many human
activities.
E)
Scientists are predicting that this trend will continue.
68. In Britain during the nineteenth century, middle class women were
usually expected to stay at home and look after their households. But
in the early years of the twentieth century, this was beginning to
change. _____ Some succeeded. For instance, Elizabeth Garrett
Anderson became a qualified doctor and, in 1908, was England's first
woman mayor.
A)
In the war years, thousands of women were needed to work in
the factories.
B)
Middle class women were struggling to enter the professions on
equal terms with men.
C)
Most women were indifferent to the issues of the time.
D)
Therefore, most men withheld their support from the movement.
E)
Some women are not allowed to work even though their families
need the money they could earn.
69. Switzerland is only a small country but has rich natural
endowments, especially magnificent lakes surrounded by massive,
snow-clad mountains. _____ - since it is this scenery that has brought
so many tourists to the country.
A)
However it has no access to any sea
B)
It is to its scenery that the country owes much of its wealth
C)
The capital of the country is Bern
D)
In the Alps the weather is generally cool even in the summer
E)
There is a French speaking part and a German speaking part
70. London has several dozen theatres. _____ Outside London some
quite big towns have no professional theatres at all but usually there
are amateur groups which produce interesting plays.
A)
You find people from all over the world gathering here
B)
A successful play may run for even longer
C)
Local authorities give financial aid to those who need it
D)
Many of them are professional but some of them are amateur
E)
It takes an actor many years to learn his art
71. For eating out in towns there is a marvelous variety of choice.
Many of the Indian restaurants in particular, are very good indeed.
_____. Some of them provide simple dishes, some more ambitious
ones.
A)
On the whole the British prefer to eat at home
B)
But there are several other restaurants of different nationalities
that are also extremely good
C)
Last night we had a most enjoyable dinner at that Chinese
restaurant
D)
Indeed, eating out need not be as expensive as most people
think
E)
Even so, a lot of English people like wine with their meals
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