39.Judge Patricia Millett argues that the appeals court's decision .
[A]focuses on trivialities
[B]conveys an ambiguous message
[C]is at odds with its earlier rulings
[D]is out of touch with reality
40.What does the author argue in the last paragraph?
[A]Congress needs to take action to ensure net neutrality.
[B]The FCC should be put under strict supervision.
[C]Rules need to be set to diversify online services.
[D]Broadband providers' rights should be protected.
21. According to the first paragraph, peer pressure often emerges as
[A] a supplement to the social cure.
[B] a stimulus to group dynamics.
[C] an obstacle to social progress.
[D] a cause of undesirable behaviors.
22. Rosenberg holds that public-health advocates should
[A] recruit professional advertisers.
[B] learn from advertisers’ experience.
[C] stay away from commercial advertisers.
[D] recognize the limitations of advertisements.
23. In the author’s view, Rosenberg’s book fails to
[A] adequately probe social and biological factors.
[B] effectively evade the flaws of the social cure.
[C] illustrate the functions of state funding.
[D] produce a long-lasting social effect.
24. Paragraph 5 shows that our imitation of behaviors
[A] is harmful to our networks of friends.
[B] will mislead behavioral studies.
[C] occurs without our realizing it.
[D] can produce negative health habits.
25. The author suggests in the last paragraph that the effect of peer pressure is
[A] harmful.
[B] desirable.
[C] profound.
[D] questionable.
26. The phrase “reneging on” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to
[A] condemning.
[B] reaffirming.
[C] dishonoring.
[D] securing.
27. By entering into the 2002 agreement, Entergy intended to
[A] obtain protection from Vermont regulators.
[B] seek favor from the federal legislature.
[C] acquire an extension of its business license.
[D] get permission to purchase a power plant.
28. According to Paragraph 4, Entergy seems to have problems with its
[A] managerial practices.
[B] technical innovativeness.
[C] financial goals.
[D] business vision.
