Read the article and select the best answer. Article: What is great art? On the one hand, we can all see that great art is old art which is called great. But how do we know which art of our own times is great, and which will be forgotten? And who decides? These are important questions, for the great art of the past often was not considered great during its own time. When Shakespeare and Charles Dickens were writing, for example, most critics considered them as hack writers with little or no literary ability. Similarly, Van Gogh and many of the other Impressionist painters of the late nineteenth century were not allowed to participate in events involving what were thought to be the "real" painters of the time, and often they were very poor. Yet today their paintings often sell for millions of dollars, while those so-called "real" painters are now barely remembered. So what makes great art? Can, for example, rock music be great art? Music videos? Cartoons and comics? Those who call themselves critics of the fine arts often have been the last to recognize great art in the past, and we can probably expect this to be the situation today. Critics often don't recognize great art because they tend to be prejudiced against what is popular. Popular works, whether they are novels, movies, or comics, are usually considered to be produced for the sake of money only, and not for the sake of art. But popularity, it seems to me, is one of the three signs that a present-day work of art may come to be thought of as great. The other two are that it is groundbreaking, and that it is inherently beautiful. Many works have one or even two of these qualities of being popular, unusual, and beautiful. But having all the three often will mean that a work of art will someday be seen to be great, though it may take a good spoonful of time, such as a century or two, to know for sure. Question: What can be inferred from the passage? Options: A: Critics have changed their attitudes to great works. B: Most of the opinions of critics are valueless. C: The work of art itself, not the critics, determines its greatness. D: Works of Impressionist painters will be great one day.
C

Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Human cloning technology could be used to reserve heart attacks. Scientists believe that they may be able to treat heart attack by cloning their healthy heart cells and injecting them into the areas of the heart that have been damaged, and other problems may be solved if human cloning and its technology are not forbidden. With cloning, _ couples could have children. Current treatments for infertility, in terms of percentages, are not very successful. Couples go through physical and emotionally painful procedures for a small chance of having children. Many couples run out of time and money without successfully having children. Human cloning could make it possible for many more infertile couples to have children than ever before. We should be able to clone the bone marrow for children and adults suffering from leukemia . This is expected to be one of the first benefits to come from cloning technology. We may learn how to switch cells on and off through cloning and thus be able to cure cancer. Cloning technology can be used to test for and perhaps cure gene-related diseases. The above is just a few examples of what human cloning technology can do for mankind. This new technology promises unprecedented advancement in medicine if people will release their fears and let the benefit begin. Question: According to the text, one of the first expected benefits from cloning technology is in _ . Options: A: the treatment of mental diseases B: the reserve of heart diseases C: the cure of gene-related diseases D: the bearing of babies
B

Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Do many people you know drive a car? How do you get a license to drive a car in your hometown? Head the following handbook and you will find out how to get a learner License and how to drive safely in Australia. About your Learner License To prepare new and young drivers for the complex task of driving, all learner driver applicants must successfully complete a special "Road Ready" course to qualify for their Licenses. About the Road Ready Course In the Road Ready course, you will take part in exercises to help raise awareness of the complexities of safe driving.You will he assessed on your level of participation and understanding of the topics.The final stage of the course is computerized, multiple choice road rules knowledge test. The course is conducted over several sessions and takes up to 15 hours to complete. Obtaining a Learner License Any person aged 15 years and 9 months or more may apply for a Learner License to drive a car. The Learner License is valid for 24 months but must be held for a minimum of six months.The driver must attain the age of 17 years before attempting a practical driving test. To obtain a Learner License an applicant must: *Provide proof of identity, age and residence. *Complete and pass a Road Ready course. *Pass a knowledge test on the road rules and safe driving practices. *Pass an eyesight test. When driving, learner drivers must be accompanied by a person holding a FULL license.Learner plates must be displayed on the front and the back of the vehicle while it is being driven by the learner. Drive and Survive, Avoid Driver Fatigue Driving when you are fatigued can be deadly.30% of single vehicle crashes in country areas involve a fatigued driver. For long trips over 2 hours: *Have plenty of rest breaks at least every two hours.Have a coffee break or walk around and stretch your muscles. *Slay somewhere overnight if it's a really long distance. *Don't drive when you would normally be asleep. *Get a good night's sleep before the trip. *Share the driving. *Take a passenger who... Question: When driving, learner drivers _ . Options: A: can drive by themselves on the roads with light traffic B: have to display their Learner Licenses on the front and the back of their cars C: must be accompanied by either of their parents D: can't drive alone without being accompanied by a person with a full license
D