37. A. reported B. appointed C. known D. served 38. A. alleged B. accused C. suspicious D. disgusted 39. A. approved B. responsible C. objective D. feasible 40. A. activities B. adventures C. criminals D. restrictions 41. A. sabotage B. destruction C. disaster D. situation 42. A. courageous B. glorious C. suspicious D. ridiculous 43. A. search B. struggle C. attack D. fight 44. A. ringing B. cutting C. tapping D. calling 45. A. course B. result C. trigger D. create 46. A. ministers B. agents C. employers D. secretaries 47. A. dismissed B. registered C. eliminated D. promoted 48. A. wired B. shut C. bugged D. covered 49. A. forwarded B. suggested C. insisted D. accounted 50. A. researches B. inquiries C. acts D. strikes PART IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 MINUTES, 30 POINTS) Directions: In this part of the test, there are five passages for you to read. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D, and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. Passage 1
Rumor is the most primitive way of spreading stories -- by passing them on from mouth to mouth. But civilized countries in normal times have better sources of news than rumor. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of stress and confusion, however, rumor emerges and becomes widespread. At such times the different kinds of news are in competition; The press, television and radio versus the grapevine. Especially do rumors spread when war requires censorship on many important matters. The customary news sources no longer give out en