24. One problem with the PreCheck program is
[A] a dramatic reduction of its scale.
[B] its wrongly-directed implementation.
[C] the government’s reluctance to back it.
[D] an unreasonable price for enrollment.
25. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
[A] Getting Stuck in Security Lines
[B] PreCheck—a Belated Solution
[C] Less Screening for More Safety
[D] Underused PreCheck Lanes
26. Queen Liliuokalani’s remark in Paragraph 1 indicates
[A] the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society.
[B] her conservative view on the historical role of astronomy.
[C] the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times.
[D] her appreciation of star watchers’ feats in her time.
27. Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due to
[A] its religious implications.
[B] its protective surroundings.
[C] its geographical features.
[D] its existing infrastructure.
28. The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly because
[A] it may risk ruining their intellectual life.
[B] they fear losing control of Mauna Kea.
[C] their culture will lose a chance of revival.
[D] it reminds them of a humiliating history.
29. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in today’s astronomy
[A] is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiians.
[B] helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world.
[C] may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture.
[D] will eventually soften Hawaiians’ hostility.
30. The author’s attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one of
[A] severe criticism.
[B] full approval.
[C] passive acceptance.
[D] slight hesitancy.
31. Robert F. Kennedy is cited because he
[A] praised the UK for its GDP.
[B] identified GDP with happiness.
[C] misinterpreted the role of GDP.
[D] had a low opinion of GDP.
32. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that
[A] GDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK.
[B] policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP.
[C] the UK will contribute less to the world economy.
[D] the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern.
33. Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?
[A] It excludes GDP as an indicator.
[B] It is sponsored by 163 countries.
[C] Its criteria are questionable.
[D] Its results are enlightening.
