34. In the last two paragraphs, the author suggests that
[A] the UK is preparing for an economic boom.
[B] it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.
[C] high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.
[D] it requires caution to handle economic issues.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
[A] Brexit, the UK’s Gateway to Well-being
[B] Robert F. Kennedy, a Terminator of GDP
[C] High GDP But Inadequate Well-being, a UK Lesson
[D] GDP Figures, a Window on Global Economic Health
36. The underlined sentence (Para. 1) most probably shows that the court
[A] made no compromise in convicting McDonnell.
[B] avoided defining the extent of McDonnell’s duties.
[C] was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct.
[D] refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics.
37. According to Paragraph 4, an official act is deemed corruptive only if it involves
[A] concrete returns for gift-givers.
[B] sizable gains in the form of gifts.
[C] leaking secrets intentionally.
[D] breaking contracts officially.
38. The court’s ruling is based on the assumption that public officials are
[A] allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters.
[B] qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues.
[C] justified in addressing the needs of their constituents.
[D] exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism.
39. Well-enforced laws in government transparency are needed to
[A] awaken the conscience of officials.
[B] allow for certain kinds of lobbying.
[C] guarantee fair play in official access.
[D] inspire hopes in average people.
40. The author’s attitude toward the court’s ruling is
[A] sarcastic. [B] tolerant.
[C] skeptical. [D] supportive.
21. Who will be most threatened by automation?
[A] Leading politicians.
[B] Low-wage laborers.
[C] Robot owners.
[D] Middle-class workers.
22. Which of the following best represents the author’s view?
[A] Worries about automation are in fact groundless.
[B] Optimists’ opinions on new tech find little support.
[C] Issues arising from automation need to be tackled.
[D] Negative consequences of new tech can be avoided.
23. Education in the age of automation should put more emphasis on
[A] creative potential.
[B] job-hunting skills.
[C] individual needs.
[D] cooperative spirit.
