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a precursor to eating disorders, which is taking it to the extreme.
Awareness of eating disorders got a big boost in 1995 when Princess Diana began talking openly about her struggles with bulimia. Actress Tracy Gold, still struggling with her eating disorder, continues to help others by discussing her eating disorder with the media. Recently many organizations have initiated an effort to expand awareness of eating disorders and promote a positive body image and self esteem.
26. belief in one’s own abilities ( Para. 1 )
27. explained the meaning of ( Para. 1 )
28. be worthy of ( Para. 1 )
29. bring about ( Para. 2 )
30. a mental picture of somebody ( Para. 2 )
31. most excellent ( Para. 2 )
32. advertisements ( Para. 3 )
33. the status of being far from what is usual ( Para. 3 )
34. a mental illness from eating disorders ( Para. 4 )
35. make greater in scope ( Para. 4 )
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. Summarization. ( 20 points, 2 points for each )
Directions: In this part of the test, there are ten paragraphs. Each of the paragraphs is followed by an incomplete phrase or sentence which summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. Spell out the missing letters of the word on your Answer Sheet.
Paragraph One
The latest survey found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teachers. A further quarter has only a part-time teacher. The special children’s hospitals in major cities do best; general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off.
36. The survey showed that hospital teaching d ______ across the country.
Paragraph Two
The owners of the land provide the farmers with land, seed, and equipment and lend the farmers money to live on until the crops are harvested. The farmers do all the work. When the crops are harvested, a share of the crop goes to the owners, and a share goes to the farmers. These farmers are called sharecroppers.
37. Sharecroppers are farmers who do not own their own 1 ______.
Paragraph Three
People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese.
They were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center.
38. In the past, many different things were used as c ______.
Paragraph Four
Interview is always used to select candidates. The argument against it is that through interview, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who gives them a good first impression. The argument in favor of it is that an employer pays more attention to the suitability of candidates’ personality for the particular work situation.
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