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.

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

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

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

58. According to the passage, which is NOT a pink-collar job? (A) bank teller (B) clinic nurse (C) supervisor (D) receptionist (E) school teacher

59. Which of the following is NOT a reason for men to choose a pink-collar’s job? (A) good pay (B) job satisfaction (C) less stress (D) more quality time (E) stable environment

60. What is the relationship between changing gender roles and attitudes toward workplace according to the last paragraph? (A) contrasting (B) interacting (C) parallel (D) separate (E) reverse

1. Angelina knew that she needed to intervene in the argument between her father and her sister, but she was afraid they would turn their anger on her instead. (A) regulate (B) interfere (C) appreciate (D) appraise (E) verify