Passage 4
In only two decades Asian-American have become the fastest-growing US minority. As their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation's best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. (This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English.) They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree.
Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that breeds success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.
Both explanations for academic success worry Asian-Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.
16. While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American students .
A. feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English.
B. are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian character
C. still worry about unfair treatment in society
D. generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents
17. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian-Americans?
A. A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.
B. Hard work and intelligence.
C. Hard help and a limited knowledge of English.
D. Asian culture and the American educational system.
18. Few Asian-American students major in human sciences mainly because .
A. their English is not good enough.
B. they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areas
C. there is a wide difference between Asian and Western cultures
D. they know little about American culture and society
19. Why do the two “explanations" (Para. 3, Line 1) worry Asian-Americans?
A. They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.
B. People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.
C. Asian-Americans would be a threat to other minorities.
D. American academic achievements have taken on too strong at Asian character.
20. The author's tone in this passage is .
A. sympathetic
B. doubtful
C. critical
D. objective
Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D.. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
21. When he applied for a in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the manager.
A. location
B. profession
C. career
D. position
22. The mere fact most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur.
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. why
23. The author of the book that women can live longer than men.
A. said
B. is saying
C. says
D. saying
24. Because of the strike, British Rail has been forced to all trains to London.
A. cancel
B. abandon
C. postpone
D. recall
25. It around 9 o'clock when I drove back home because it was already dark.
A. had to be
B. was to be
C. must have been
D. must be
26. The survival of some wild animals is not very high as they are ruthlessly hunted for their skins.
A. rate
B. degree
C. ration
D. scale
27. Why do you object to the direction?
A. following
B. follow
C. have followed
D. having been followed
28. to the doctor right away, he might have been alive today.
A. If he went
B. Had he gone
C. Were he gone
D. Should he have gone
29. is the richest man in this town?
A. Whom do you think
B. Who do you think
C. Do you think who
D. Who you think
30. A good newspaper publishes both and foreign news.
A. diplomatic
B. democratic
C. domestic
D. dramatic
31. My brother changed his major at college several times and he never any one very long.
A. stuck to
B. kept back
C. let alone
D. made way
32. It isn't cold enough for there a frost tonight, so I can leave my car outside safely.
A. would be
B. being
C. was
D. to be
33. More than one dismissed.
A. have been
B. has been
C. are
D. has
34. The first, second and the third prize went to Kate, Bob and George .
A. differently
B. partially
C. respectively
D. equally