Upon seeing the police car behind him, the suspect ________ his pickup truck and
disappeared into a gravel road.
accelerated
alleviated
allocated
authorized
Falling greenbacks used to induce economic panic. Now, it seems the dollar’s
________ may actually be a good thing for America and the rest of the world.
auction
publication
elimination
depreciation
The new president of the university strives for efficiency and democracy. His plan is to
eliminate unnecessary ________ on campus.
bureaucracy
commotion
diplomacy
liquidation
I am an accounting major, but I have no ________ for accountancy. Maybe I should
consider changing my career path.
altitude
attitude
archive
aptitude
Students around the world are demanding ________ to higher education. But it is not
always easy to provide.
access
resistance
bonus
reward
The bloody acts ________ by terrorists got on the nerves of the public.
acted
made
committed
did
As human beings, we often vacillate between selfish and ________ desires.
benevolent
eloquent
prevalent
salient
If revenge is so sweet that people crave it like candy, then what chance do societies have
of rising above it?
The more people wish to have their revenge, the more chance societies will have to
free them from revenge.
People feel so satisfied with the sweetness of revenge that they give societies little
chance to encourage revenge.
If people crave the sweetness of revenge so much, they will rarely show their
forgiving nature valued by societies.
If people feel so tempted to have their sweet revenge, societies will have little chance
to make them forgive others.
The job requires its applicants to be literate in English and be ________ with several
computer software packages.
competent
satisfied
compatible
satiated
Of all the different topics of controversy, from religion to the environment, nothing
appears to get people ________ as the topic of politics.
so inflamed
with anger
being furious
more outrageous
The past decade has seen the rise of something Mao sought to stamp out forever: a
Chinese middle class.
The Chinese middle class has been rising for ten years; Mao had never thought of
this before.
Contrary to Mao’s expectation, the Chinese middle class has been growing in the last
decade.
The Chinese middle class, which Mao had tried to eliminate, has thrived in the past
ten years.
Mao aimed to totally destroy the Chinese middle class in ten years; yet it was getting
stronger.
Stereotypes are a kind of gossip about the world, a gossip that makes us pre-judge
people before we ever lay eyes on them. __12__ Explore most prejudices and you
will find a cruel stereotype at the core of each one.
Why is it that we stereotype the world in such irrational and harmful fashion? In part,
we begin to typecast people in our childhood years. __13__ Some years ago, a social
psychologist showed very clearly how powerful these stereotypes of childhood vision are.
He secretly asked the most popular youngsters in an elementary school to make errors in
their morning gym exercises. Afterward, he asked the class if anyone had noticed any
mistakes during the gym period. “Oh, yes,” said the children. __14__ .
We not only grow up with standardized pictures forming inside of us, but as
grown-ups, we are constantly having them thrust upon us. __15__ Still other
stereotypes are perpetuated by the advertisements we read, the movies we see, and the
books we read.
We tend to stereotype because it helps us to make sense out of the highly confusing
world.
Hence it is not surprising that stereotypes have something to do with the dark world
of prejudice.
Surprisingly, most children could hardly wait to turn in their popular classmates—the
“good guys”—who fouled.
Some of them, like the stereotypes of mothers-in-law or cops, are dinned into us by
the stock jokes we hear and repeat.
Stereotypes are a kind of gossip about the world, a gossip that makes us pre-judge
people before we ever lay eyes on them. __12__ Explore most prejudices and you
will find a cruel stereotype at the core of each one.
Why is it that we stereotype the world in such irrational and harmful fashion? In part,
we begin to typecast people in our childhood years. __13__ Some years ago, a social
psychologist showed very clearly how powerful these stereotypes of childhood vision are.
He secretly asked the most popular youngsters in an elementary school to make errors in
their morning gym exercises. Afterward, he asked the class if anyone had noticed any
mistakes during the gym period. “Oh, yes,” said the children. __14__ .
We not only grow up with standardized pictures forming inside of us, but as
grown-ups, we are constantly having them thrust upon us. __15__ Still other
stereotypes are perpetuated by the advertisements we read, the movies we see, and the
books we read.
Early in life, we learn to spot the Good Guys from the Bad Guys on TV shows or in
movies.
We tend to stereotype because it helps us to make sense out of the highly confusing
world.
But it was the unpopular members of the class—the “bad guys”—they remembered
as being out of step.
Some of them, like the stereotypes of mothers-in-law or cops, are dinned into us by
the stock jokes we hear and repeat.
Stereotypes are a kind of gossip about the world, a gossip that makes us pre-judge
people before we ever lay eyes on them. __12__ Explore most prejudices and you
will find a cruel stereotype at the core of each one.
Why is it that we stereotype the world in such irrational and harmful fashion? In part,
we begin to typecast people in our childhood years. __13__ Some years ago, a social
psychologist showed very clearly how powerful these stereotypes of childhood vision are.
He secretly asked the most popular youngsters in an elementary school to make errors in
their morning gym exercises. Afterward, he asked the class if anyone had noticed any
mistakes during the gym period. “Oh, yes,” said the children. __14__ .
We not only grow up with standardized pictures forming inside of us, but as
grown-ups, we are constantly having them thrust upon us. __15__ Still other
stereotypes are perpetuated by the advertisements we read, the movies we see, and the
books we read.
We tend to stereotype because it helps us to make sense out of the highly confusing
world.
Early in life, we learn to spot the Good Guys from the Bad Guys on TV shows or in
movies.
But it was the unpopular members of the class—the “bad guys”—they remembered
as being out of step.
Surprisingly, most children could hardly wait to turn in their popular classmates—the
“good guys”—who fouled.
Stereotypes are a kind of gossip about the world, a gossip that makes us pre-judge
people before we ever lay eyes on them. __12__ Explore most prejudices and you
will find a cruel stereotype at the core of each one.
Why is it that we stereotype the world in such irrational and harmful fashion? In part,
we begin to typecast people in our childhood years. __13__ Some years ago, a social
psychologist showed very clearly how powerful these stereotypes of childhood vision are.
He secretly asked the most popular youngsters in an elementary school to make errors in
their morning gym exercises. Afterward, he asked the class if anyone had noticed any
mistakes during the gym period. “Oh, yes,” said the children. __14__ .
We not only grow up with standardized pictures forming inside of us, but as
grown-ups, we are constantly having them thrust upon us. __15__ Still other
stereotypes are perpetuated by the advertisements we read, the movies we see, and the
books we read.
Hence it is not surprising that stereotypes have something to do with the dark world
of prejudice.
But it was the unpopular members of the class—the “bad guys”—they remembered
as being out of step.
Surprisingly, most children could hardly wait to turn in their popular classmates—the
“good guys”—who fouled.
Some of them, like the stereotypes of mothers-in-law or cops, are dinned into us by
the stock jokes we hear and repeat.
Johnson Kinyago, a sun-dried Masai herder, has two sons. “One is a genius—he can
identify every animal and find water anywhere. So he’s with the goats,” he says proudly.
“The other is stupid so he’s in school.” At a cattle market in Laikipia in northern Kenya,
other Masai elders nod their approval. Herding is for bright sparks, school for “thickies,”
all of them say. Only 35% of Masai children attend school. The reason is that pastoralists
depend on their children’s labor, so even if persuaded of the merits of school, few could
spare their ablest offspring. The result is an illiteracy rate of over 90%, leaving the Masai
vulnerable to abuse from their more worldly neighbors.With their stretched ear lobes, their ochre-stained warriors, and gap-toothed brides, the
Masai live much as they have for centuries, but in a world which has changed radically.
When their—illiterate—forebears made peace with the first British settlers, they
unwittingly signed away 90% of their land. The remaining arid patch no longer supports
their swollen population. During a recent three-year drought, more than 89% of their
animals died, and the proud Masai are now humiliatingly dependent on food aid.
According to the Masai tradition, who is considered smart?
One who knows much about animals and water
One who goes to school
One who can work part-time to make money
One who can talk business with the British settlers
Johnson Kinyago, a sun-dried Masai herder, has two sons. “One is a genius—he can
identify every animal and find water anywhere. So he’s with the goats,” he says proudly.
“The other is stupid so he’s in school.” At a cattle market in Laikipia in northern Kenya,
other Masai elders nod their approval. Herding is for bright sparks, school for “thickies,”
all of them say. Only 35% of Masai children attend school. The reason is that pastoralists
depend on their children’s labor, so even if persuaded of the merits of school, few could
spare their ablest offspring. The result is an illiteracy rate of over 90%, leaving the Masai
vulnerable to abuse from their more worldly neighbors.With their stretched ear lobes, their ochre-stained warriors, and gap-toothed brides, the
Masai live much as they have for centuries, but in a world which has changed radically.
When their—illiterate—forebears made peace with the first British settlers, they
unwittingly signed away 90% of their land. The remaining arid patch no longer supports
their swollen population. During a recent three-year drought, more than 89% of their
animals died, and the proud Masai are now humiliatingly dependent on food aid.
What does “thickies” mean in the passage?
Those who are sloppy
Those who are stupid
Those who are heavy
Those who are dark
Johnson Kinyago, a sun-dried Masai herder, has two sons. “One is a genius—he can
identify every animal and find water anywhere. So he’s with the goats,” he says proudly.
“The other is stupid so he’s in school.” At a cattle market in Laikipia in northern Kenya,
other Masai elders nod their approval. Herding is for bright sparks, school for “thickies,”
all of them say. Only 35% of Masai children attend school. The reason is that pastoralists
depend on their children’s labor, so even if persuaded of the merits of school, few could
spare their ablest offspring. The result is an illiteracy rate of over 90%, leaving the Masai
vulnerable to abuse from their more worldly neighbors.With their stretched ear lobes, their ochre-stained warriors, and gap-toothed brides, the
Masai live much as they have for centuries, but in a world which has changed radically.
When their—illiterate—forebears made peace with the first British settlers, they
unwittingly signed away 90% of their land. The remaining arid patch no longer supports
their swollen population. During a recent three-year drought, more than 89% of their
animals died, and the proud Masai are now humiliatingly dependent on food aid.
Which of the following statements is related to the high illiteracy rate of the Masai?
The schools do not teach Masai tradition.
There are too few schools in Laikipia, Kenya.
Most Masai children are slow in learning.
Most Masai children have to help with herding.
Johnson Kinyago, a sun-dried Masai herder, has two sons. “One is a genius—he can
identify every animal and find water anywhere. So he’s with the goats,” he says proudly.
“The other is stupid so he’s in school.” At a cattle market in Laikipia in northern Kenya,
other Masai elders nod their approval. Herding is for bright sparks, school for “thickies,”
all of them say. Only 35% of Masai children attend school. The reason is that pastoralists
depend on their children’s labor, so even if persuaded of the merits of school, few could
spare their ablest offspring. The result is an illiteracy rate of over 90%, leaving the Masai
vulnerable to abuse from their more worldly neighbors.With their stretched ear lobes, their ochre-stained warriors, and gap-toothed brides, the
Masai live much as they have for centuries, but in a world which has changed radically.
When their—illiterate—forebears made peace with the first British settlers, they
unwittingly signed away 90% of their land. The remaining arid patch no longer supports
their swollen population. During a recent three-year drought, more than 89% of their
animals died, and the proud Masai are now humiliatingly dependent on food aid.
What immediate effect does the high illiteracy rate have on the Masai?
Foreign countries change Masai’s fighting strategies.
The Masai change their life style and their ideas of beauty.
The Masai believe in their tradition even more.
The Masai are easily taken advantage of.
Johnson Kinyago, a sun-dried Masai herder, has two sons. “One is a genius—he can
identify every animal and find water anywhere. So he’s with the goats,” he says proudly.
“The other is stupid so he’s in school.” At a cattle market in Laikipia in northern Kenya,
other Masai elders nod their approval. Herding is for bright sparks, school for “thickies,”
all of them say. Only 35% of Masai children attend school. The reason is that pastoralists
depend on their children’s labor, so even if persuaded of the merits of school, few could
spare their ablest offspring. The result is an illiteracy rate of over 90%, leaving the Masai
vulnerable to abuse from their more worldly neighbors.With their stretched ear lobes, their ochre-stained warriors, and gap-toothed brides, the
Masai live much as they have for centuries, but in a world which has changed radically.
When their—illiterate—forebears made peace with the first British settlers, they
unwittingly signed away 90% of their land. The remaining arid patch no longer supports
their swollen population. During a recent three-year drought, more than 89% of their
animals died, and the proud Masai are now humiliatingly dependent on food aid.
Which of the following statements is NOT related to why the Masai are now dependent
on food aid?
It had not rained for 3 years.
The Masai do not have fertile land.
The Masai are proud.
Most of the animals died.
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