43 With a population that is more informed and vocal, digital communications are_____  in bringing them together and giving them a platform to express themselves.
(A) simultaneous
(B) concordant
(C) instrumental
(D) felicitous

39 Being overweight is a common phenomenon among many people, but it is also a problem that concerns them because growing fat can let people become unhealthy. _____  , in order to stay healthy, losing weight has been a common goal for people around the world who need to keep fit. (A) However (B) Nevertheless (C) Therefore (D) On the contrary

40_____  all possible means to losing weight, going on a diet is perhaps the most common practice carried out by many people. (A) From (B) Between (C) Among (D) In

41 Fasting, another health-targeted solution to weight control, is increasingly adopted by people as it has become a popular mode of staying in shape. Yet, some people who are_____  to lose weight may go to extremes with fasting. This could have unthinkable consequences on their health. (A) faithful (B) liberal (C) sensitive (D) desperate

42 Another safer and scientific way of weight control is conducted by affecting the fat gene. This means that people can affect their fat gene and lose weight by going on a healthy diet and taking more exercise. For whatever reasons people want to manage their weights,_____  is never sacrifice your health for your waistline. (A) the bottom line (B) the top secret (C) the last resort (D) the highest order

44 Lucy felt ashamed because she failed to_____  the expectations of her parents. (A) look into (B) stand up for (C) resort to (D) live up to

45 Just tell me _____  you want, and I’ll try my best to get it for you. (A) that (B) how (C) what (D) when

46 What is this passage mainly about? (A) Why Superman became popular. (B) When the Superman comic books were published. (C) Who the creators of Superman were. (D) What Superman can do.

47 When did American people first know about Superman? (A) In 1933. (B) In 1938. (C) In 1951. (D) In 1978.

48 In what media did the creators of Superman originally want their hero to appear? (A) In movies. (B) On television. (C) In newspapers. (D) In comic books.

49 What does the word “invincible” mean in this passage? (A) Not helpful. (B) Not visible. (C) Not friendly. (D) Not conquerable.