27. Why does the author refer to the "Sputnik moment”?
(A) Showing disapproval of this science competition.
(B) Implying quantum computing could be a dystopia.
(C) Relating a cautionary tale with Google's machine.
(D) Drawing a bigger picture for quantum computers.

23. _______ I understood what the report was saying, I found it hard to believe there were plenty of people who genuinely believed the Earth is flat.(A) Much as (B) More than (C) Much for (D) More to

24. It is highly _______ that people become aware of the serious consequences that fake news could bring.(A) desirable (B) desiring (C) desire (D) to desire

25. Even up to now, one year later, I still think we could have prevented such a tragedy from happening _______.(A) in first place (B) at first place (C) in the first place (D) at the first place

26. What did Richard Feynman imply by saying, "...it's a wonderful problem because it doesn't look easy"?(A) Feynman thought building a quantum computer was an excitedly worthwhile challenge.(B) Feynman implied that he knew exactly how to build a quantum computer with ease.(C) Feynman revealed his reluctance to build a quantum computer that could be too complicated.(D) Feynman believed making a simulation of nature was the main purpose of quantum computers.

28. What does the word "unravel" imply in the fifth paragraph?(A) Encryption algorithm in cyber-security today remains impossible tomorrow.(B) Today's security encryption will be useful for scrambling quantum computers.(C) Security encryption problems today will be resolved innovatively tomorrow.(D) New matters generated by nature may bring problems to quantum computing.

29. Which of the following may be closest in meaning to the word hype in "prone to hype"?(A) Extravagation.(B) Extraneousness.(C) Exceptions.(D) Extrapolation.

30. Why does the author says, "The question is obscured by the piles of money..."?(A) The question is seldom discussed as quantum computing's become a chasm of investment.(B) The question is no longer obvious as quantum computers have solved many problems.(C) The question does not make any sense at all if there is sufficient money around.(D) The question does not include how to make quantum computing a money game.

31. What is the main purpose of this article?(A) Revealing the complete history of NFT development and its misuse.(B) Analyzing contract enforcement triggered by an NFT and its benefits.(C) Describing the first NFT-authorized flat in Ukraine and its legal issues.(D) Discussing how an NFT operates, its pros, cons, and possible future.

32. According to this reading passage, what is NOT discussed as an advantage of NFTs?(A) An NFT sale could slice and dice elements of property rights, similar to a derivatives contract.(B) A record of the transaction exists on a block chain and can be accessed through apps.(C) NFTs have greatly lowered energy use because of the effort made by many platforms.(D) A license which allows displaying or commercializing the NFT will be issued to a new owner.

33. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage to be the last step for completing a NFT transaction from a dealer's perspective?(A) Converting conventional money into tokens.(B) Converting the proceeds into conventional money(C) Funding a digital wallet to pay fees and levies.(D) Preparing tokens to make a bid at an auction.