36 Since the AI technology is becoming highly developed, many people start to worry that human beings may
be________ by robots or other artificial devices in the near future.
(A) rejected (B) retrieved (C) replaced (D) repressed
38 The slump in oil prices and the regions' foreign debt crisis have driven the economy of the city into________ .
(A) revision (B) reception (C) recession (D) reduction
40 Despite________ competition, the athlete made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships.
(A) fierce (B) groovy (C) scarce (D) virtual
42 The result of the experiment is ______, as it can be applied to many aspects of our life.
(A) abstract (B) contradictory (C) fascinating (D) inevitable
44 “Beyond Carbon” is a campaign that aims to reduce fossil fuel use, promote low-carbon manufacturing
and ________ the clean energy economy.
(A) oppose (B) accelerate (C) diminish (D) convince
45 Nina felt ________ and couldn’t help shedding tears when she learned that she failed the exam for the third
time.
(A) discouraged (B) impressive (C) ambitious (D) competitive
46 Onions, cinnamon, and garlic are believed to improve________ by helping arteries and veins widen and blood
flow increase.
(A) circulation (B) determination (C) harmony (D) extension