36. The New York Times is considering ending its print edition partly due to
A. the increasing online ad sales.
B. the pressure from its investors.
C. the complaints from its readers.
D. the high cost of operation.
37. Peretti suggests that, in face of the present situation, the Times should
A. make strategic adjustments.
B. end the print edition for good.
C. seek new sources of readership.
D. aim for efficient management.
38. It can be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6 that a “legacy product”
A. helps restore the glory of former times.
B. is meant for the most loyal customers.
C. will have the cost of printing reduced.
D. expands the popularity of the paper.
39. Peretti believes that, in a changing world,
A. traditional luxuries can stay unaffected.
B. cautiousness facilitates problem-solving.
C. aggressiveness better meets challenges.
D. legacy businesses are becoming outdated.
40. Which of the following would be the best title of the text?
A. Shift to Online Newspapers All at Once
B. Cherish the Newspaper Still in Your Hand
C. Keep Your Newspapers Forever in Fashion
D. Make Your Print Newspaper a Luxury Good
21. We learn from Paragraph 1 that Gilbert’s appointment has
［A］ incurred criticism.
［B］ raised suspicion.
［C］ received acclaim.
［D］ aroused curiosity.
22. Tommasini regards Gilbert as an artist who is
［A］ influential.
［B］ modest.
［C］ respectable.
［D］ talented.
23. The author believes that the devoted concertgoers
［A］ ignore the expenses of live performances.
［B］ reject most kinds of recorded performances.
［C］ exaggerate the variety of live performances.
［D］ overestimate the value of live performances.
24. According to the text, which of the following is true of recordings?
［A］ They are often inferior to live concerts in quality.
［B］ They are easily accessible to the general public.
［C］ They help improve the quality of music.
［D］ They have only covered masterpieces.
25. Regarding Gilbert’s role in revitalizing the Philharmonic, the author feels
［A］ doubtful.
［B］ enthusiastic.
［C］ confident.
［D］ puzzled.
