26. Business-method patents have recently aroused concern because of
[A] their limited value to businesses.
[B] their connection with asset allocation.
[C] the possible restriction on their granting.
[D] the controversy over their authorization.
27. Which of the following is true of the Bilski case?
[A] Its ruling complies with the court decisions.
[B] It involves a very big business transaction.
[C] It has been dismissed by the Federal Circuit.
[D] It may change the legal practices in the U.S.
28. The word “about-face” (Para. 3) most probably means
[A] loss of goodwill.
[B] increase of hostility.
[C] change of attitude.
[D] enhancement of dignity.
29. We learn from the last two paragraphs that business-method patents
[A] are immune to legal challenges.
[B] are often unnecessarily issued.
[C] lower the esteem for patent holders.
[D] increase the incidence of risks.
30. Which of the following would be the subject of the text?
[A] A looming threat to business-method patents.
[B] Protection for business-method patent holders.
[C] A legal case regarding business-method patents.
[D] A prevailing trend against business-method patents.
31. The author views Milton Friedman’s statement about CSR with
A. uncertainty.
B. skepticism.
C. approval.
D. tolerance.
32. According to Paragraph 2, CSR helps a company by
A. guarding it against malpractices.
B. protecting it from being defamed.
C. winning trust from consumers.
D. raising the quality of its products.
33. The expression “more lenient” (Para. 4) is closest in meaning to
A. less controversial.
B. more lasting.
C. more effective.
D. less severe.
34. When prosecutors evaluate a case, a company’s CSR record
A. comes across as reliable evidence.
B. has an impact on their decision.
C. increases the chance of being penalized.
D. constitutes part of the investigation.
35. Which of the following is true of CSR, according to the last paragraph?
A. The necessary amount of companies’ spending on it is unknown.
B. Companies’ financial capacity for it has been overestimated.
C. Its negative effects on businesses are often overlooked.
D. It has brought much benefit to the banking industry.
