III. In this section, there are ten incomplete statements or questions, followed by four  choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. (20 points, 2 points for each)

41. According to the passage, the author came to college mainly __________.

 A. out of his own will                                          B. because of social pressure

 C. out of respect for his parents                            D. because of financial attraction

42. The word “pondering” in Paragraph l can be best replaced by __________ .

 A. answering appropriately                                   B. exploring thoroughly

 C. dealing with efficiently                                     D. thinking carefully about

43. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the author’s parents?

 A. They were demanding.

 B. They were open-minded.

 C. They were indifferent to his future.

 D. They were anxious about his future.

44. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “genuinely” in Paragraph 3 ?

 A. really                                                             B. completely

 C. immediately                                                    D. finally

45. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that _________ .

 A. few people study for Bachelor’s degrees

 B. a college degree means more than ever before

 C. college education is required for a good future

 D. a Master’s degree can guarantee advanced positions

46. Which of the following can best explain the word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5?

 A. ingenuous                                                       B. essential

 C. advantageous                                                  D. helpful

47. The author chose engineering mainly because _________ .

 A. it was more popular                                         B. he could make more money

 C. he was more interested in it                              D. he could be more successful

48. College education was expected to make the author _________ .

 A. realistic                                                          B. technically sophisticated

 C. intelligent                                                        D. comprehensively developed

49. The author states in Paragraph 7 that _________ .

 A. a diversified college can provide knowledge in various fields

 B. a diversified college is the only place where a person can learn

 C. higher education in a diversified college can ensure success in the future

 D. a student can learn as many subjects as he likes in a diversified college