1. Networks enable connected computers to rapidly exchange information.
a) avoid c) allow
b) apply d) approve
2. Technology will never replace the fundamental human need to relate to others.
a) contribute c) communicate
b) conclude d) conform
3. Tightening the money supply theoretically helps to counteract inflation.
a) Keeping up c) Breaking down
b) Holding down d) Giving up
4. Government support of crop prices shields farmers from loss of income during periods of depression.
a) protects c) provides
b) prevents d) promotes
5. Consumer needs in industrial society have changed dramatically.
a) steadily c) evidently
b) visually d) sharply
6. The government can also attempt direct intervention to counter a recession.
a) defend c) delay
b) fight d) face
7. Some large firms in science-intensive industries maintain R&D laboratories employing thousands of people.
a) possess c) prevent
b) promote d) process
8. Approximately the same number of students pursue bachelor’s degrees in science in both countries.
a) present c) seek
b) research d) prepare
9. Apart from bringing benefits, science has also posed serious threats to humanity.
a) prepared c) proposed
b) provided d) presented
10. The securities markets are now regulated in order to prevent financial collapse.
a) according to c) compared to
b) so as to d) with a view to