16 I try not to be around ________ people for too long because they really bring me down.
(A) persistent
(B) pessimistic
(C) progressive
(D) promising

45 Due to the ________ rise in oil prices, bus companies are considering raising ticket prices. (A) appealing (B) captivating (C) descending (D) staggering 

46 What is the main purpose of this passage? (A) To offer solutions to the extreme dependence of leading companies on TSMC. (B) To describe the success story of TSMC and Morris Chang’s influential role in it. (C) To analyze the way Morris Chang persuaded leading companies to buy chips made by TSMC. (D) To outline the impacts of Morris Chang’s retirement on TSMC and other technological companies.

47 Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a buyer of products or services from TSMC? (A) ASML. (B) NVIDIA. (C) MediaTek. (D) Qualcomm.

48 What does the word “cutting-edge” most likely mean in this passage? (A) Not exercising political or economic influence. (B) Likely to cause public argument or disagreement. (C) Extremely modern and with all the advanced features. (D) Happening by chance instead of following a definite plan.

49 Which of the following statements is true according to this passage? (A) TSMC went public in Taiwan’s stock market ten years after it was established. (B) Morris Chang had worked for Apple and Intel before he established TSMC. (C) Morris Chang’s ability and contribution are recognized by both Businessweek and Bancamerica. (D) Morris Chang received his MA degree from Stanford University and his Ph.D. degree from MIT.

50 Which of the following words best describes the overall tone of this passage? (A) Tolerant. (B) Doubtful. (C) Objective. (D) Pessimistic.

1 When stepping out of the aircraft, he fell vertically before opening his ________. (A) paradise (B) palace (C) parachute (D) parliament

2 Ice cracked at the lake’s edges at first, thereby ________ some melted snow beneath. (A) appealing (B) concealing (C) fulfilling (D) revealing

3 I’m trying to train my husband to do the ________ bit of housework so that I can take a rest sometimes. (A) occupational (B) observational (C) occasional (D) original

4 Some people believe one day it will be possible to ________ rockets to the moon from their backyard. (A) dismiss (B) launch (C) reward (D) shovel

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