51. The tone of the last paragraph could be described as _____.
(A) ironic
(B) indifferent
(C) concerned
(D) nostalgic
(E) indignant

47. The main idea of the first paragraph is _____. (A) boys and girls have different learning styles (B) teachers are unaware of the differences between how boys and girls learn (C) teachers work hard to give boys and girls equal treatment (D) teachers interact differently with boys than with girls (E) girls usually do better in primary schools, but in high schools their performance falls behind boys’

48. In the first paragraph, the word reprimand means _____. (A) reprove (B) ignore (C) praise (D) stimulate (E) probe

49. According to the passage, when boys do poorly in school, they are likely to claim that the reason is _____. (A) they got no help from the teacher (B) they just didn't make an effort (C) they were spoiled by their parents (D) they were unable to do the work (E) they were afraid to ask for directions

50. The main purpose of this passage is to _____. (A) describe how gender differences relate to teacher-student interaction and student performance (B) provide advice to teachers about how to guide boys and girls toward greater academic success (C) persuade teachers to pay more attention to girls (D) contrast the behavior patterns of boys and girls in school (E) convince teachers to be more lenient in punishing boys

52. From the passage, you can conclude that the author believes _____. (A) reprimanding boys in school does not result in much improved behavior (B) if elementary school teachers treated girls differently, more of them would attempt harder courses in high school (C) giving more time and attention to elementary school girls would not produce any real changes in their behavior or academic success (D) Title IX has been successful in bringing about equal treatment of boys and girls in schools (E) school teachers play a much important role than parents in shaping students’ behavior

53. The pattern of organization for the second paragraph is _____. (A) process (B) summary (C) contrast (D) description (E) argument

54. In line 2, the word unobtrusive is closest in meaning to _____. (A) noticeable (B) luxurious (C) distracting (D) inconspicuous (E) ostentatious

55. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the reading? (A) “Smart” kitchen technology has been applied to our everyday life. (B) The “smart” kitchen computer system exists in a computer sitting on the kitchen counter. (C) RFID technology uses magnetic strips to identify items in the “smart” kitchen. (D) RFID tags can help the computer locate ingredients in the kitchen and help you select a recipe. (E) In the “smart” kitchen, you don’t need to write your own shopping list.

56. What is the main idea of this reading? It explains the _____. (A) differences and similarities between RFID and traditional bar codes (B) multiple functions of a futuristic kitchen based on advanced technology (C) development of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s project (D) procedure of preparing housewives’ favorite dishes and their ingredients (E) possibility of a futuristic kitchen that can fix up meals for human beings

57. Which of the following functions is NOT mentioned in the “Smart Kitchen”? (A) measuring (B) searching (C) recommending (D) teaching (E) cooking