28 According to the passage, what caused GM’s low competitiveness?
(A) It produced low quality products.
(B) Its employees were not satisfied with their work.
(C) It changed its management approach too drastically.
(D) It adopted the self-interest model in its management structure.

24 (A) dashboard (B) distress (C) complexity (D) convention

25 (A) hypocrisy (B) heritage (C) hemorrhage (D) hybridity

26 In which of the following may this passage most likely appear? (A) An article comparing GM and Toyota. (B) An article advocating the value of collectivism. (C) A case study paper on GM as a successful story. (D) A paper refuting the importance of evolution theories.

27 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about NUMMI? (A) It was a Toyota plant. (B) It was located in California. (C) It was managed with a team work approach. (D) It outperformed most GM plants.

29 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about altruistic behavior? (A) It is a puzzle because it cannot be explained by the group selection hypothesis. (B) It shows the explanatory power of the self-interest hypothesis. (C) It has been eliminated by nature’s selection at the individual level. (D) It is a fitness-decreasing trait for the individual but a fitness-increasing trait for the group.

30 Which of the following is the most likely conclusion drawn by the author from the passage? (A) The power of “we” is greater than that of “I.” (B) Toyota demonstrates a more efficient model in selecting employees. (C) The self-interest model suits modern society better. (D) The group selection hypothesis predicts the decline of GM.

31 Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? (A) The Solution to World Hunger. (B) The Brave New World of Human Civilization. (C) The Future of Genetically Engineered Foods. (D) The Mysteries of Human Organisms.

32 According to the passage, how does the technique of genetic engineering differ from that of conventional breeding? (A) It combines organisms that are closely related and genetically similar. (B) It involves crossbreeding through planting seeds from the best crops. (C) It alters tens of thousands of genes between organisms. (D) It transfers a few genes between organisms that are not related to one another.

33 What does Dean DellaPenna think of engineered plants and their impact on agricultural practices around the world? (A) They are a danger to the human body and pose significant risks to the environment. (B) They are the next potential trend of technological advancement to promote agriculture. (C) They are a concern due to their unknown effects and should be treated with caution. (D) They are a scientific phenomenon that is appealing in theory but is not feasible in reality.

34 Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of this passage? (A)Genetically engineered foods have potential, but their benefits and risks should be carefully assessed. (B)Genetically engineered foods are the best solution to addressing the needs of a growing human population. (C)Genetically engineered foods have risks that are still unknown and should never be sold to consumers. (D) Genetically engineered foods can be considered an advanced form of conventional breeding.