31. The author’s tone in Passage One is best described as ________________.
(A) argumentative
(B) gently mocking
(C) neutral
(D) ironic

32. The author’s tone in Passage Two is best described as ________________. (A) capricious (B) ironic (C) cautionary (D) argumentative

33. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for Passage One? (A) The History of the World Trade Organization (B) Taiwan’s Bid to Enter the WTO and Its Impact (C) The Chances for Taiwan on Entering the World Health Organization (D) The Main Mission of the World Trade Organization

34. The underlined word “stake” in the last paragraph of Passage Two means ________________. (A) bet (B) risk (C) file (D) share

35. The two passages differ in that ________________. (A) only Passage One gives concrete examples to support the opinions (B) Passage Two was written more recently (C) the author of Passage One expresses an opinion but the author of Passage Two does not (D) the author of Passage Two expresses an opinion but the author of Passage One does not

36. The authors of both passages would MOST likely agree with which of the following statements? (A) Taiwan’s government needs to make effective adjustments before entering the WTO. (B) There are too many strikes for Taiwan to enter the WTO. (C) Taiwan’s entry into the WTO is closely related to Mainland China. (D) Taiwan’s government should specify a tax reduction system.

37. The authors of both passages mention the issues of ________________. (A) missions and challenges (B) drawbacks and solutions of the WTO (C) causes and preventions for the United Nations (D) political and economic reform in poor countries around the world

38. According to Passage Two, Taiwan may benefit from the following EXCEPT ________________. (A) being granted the status of an observer at the UN, national treatment and the reduction of taxes of imported merchandise (B) a stimulation of domestic economic growth, new jobs and better life for people in Taiwan (C) a financial gain due to opening up the markets to foreign trade (D) solving trade disputes and legal issues through proper arbitration

39. Which of the following titles best summarizes the content of the Passage Two? (A) The Process of Taiwan’s Entering the WHO (B) Entering the WTO, A New Era for Taiwan’s Economy (C) The Contribution of the WTO---Taiwan’s Experience (D) The Pros and Cons of the WTO’s Multilateral Trading System

40. Based on Passage Two, one can infer that ________________. (A) Taiwan’s entering the WTO will lead to the political reconciliation with China (B) there will be commitments to be made when Taiwan becomes a member of the WTO (C) there will be reduction of taxes on every item in agricultural, industrial, and service industries for foreign investors (D) the establishment of the WTO owes to the significant contribution of the APEC 

41. Which of the following titles best summarizes the content of the passage? (A) The Greatest English Sonneteers and Their Works (B) The Sonnets and the Chivalry of the Middle Ages (C) The Rhyming Schemes of Italian Poetry (D) The Sonnets in the Sixteen Century: A Brief Survey

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