B. prevention C. pretension D. precaution
Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. We never do anything exciting any more — we seem to be stuck
ina groove.
in22.
The other spectator, submerged his overcoat, listened
onwith interest. 23.
Excuse me. Do you have any information Frank Spacey case? 24.
You can usually count onfile about the
the police to help you out when
ofyou're in trouble. 25.
As she went past there was a gust strong perfume.
to26. I know the security guards need to ask for identification, but I
was very unhappy with the way he went off(about)it.
27. After you check your bank balance online, remember to log
so no one else can steal your information.
if28.
I would have helped out last weekend were moving. 29.
We need to take precaution againstonly I had known you
fire as a way to protect
property or even our lives.
30. In such a heavy traffic jam, it's impossible to reverse a taxi,
let(let alone) the bus.
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Last summer, I went on vacation to Spain. On only the second day, my wallet was stolen. It was a very (31)
time, and I was (32)
frustrated and angered. At first, I was angry
I had lost the cash in my wallet. Then, I realized that the thief now had my credit cards and ID card! With only a little practice, he or she could easily (33)
my signature and make hundreds of (34)
purchases.
I immediately called the credit card companies to cancel my cards. The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. How could someone commit such (35)
? The (36)
deceitfulness in stealing other people's wallets really
made me wonder how someone could be completely without (37) standards or morals.
Thankfully, I still had traveler's checks — which are (38)
accepted in Spain — at my hotel. However, I was no longer in a good (39)
to enjoy my vacation. In my opinion, the authorities must attack
this problem (40)
; it's not enough to just focus on pickpockets or identify theft that
happens locally. With the Internet, there's no such thing as \anymore. Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
Many people often wonder about the terms \
\crime\What's the difference? Is one worse than the other? Are they committed by different kinds of people? What does crime have to do with the color of your shirt?
First, it is helpful to understand that blue-collar workers are those people employed in jobs that require manual labor, and white-collar workers perform non-manual labor in an office setting. The terms can be dated back to the 19th century, when industrial workers and manual laborers were required to wear clothing suitable to the difficult work — which was typically a blue work shirt or blue coveralls. In contrast, professional workers in offices generally wore white dress shirts.
Today, the primary distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar crime are the social class to which the suspect belongs and the type of crime committed. Blue-collar crimes are committed by individuals from lower social classes (ie, less privileged backgrounds with fewer professional and societal opportunities), and white-collar crimes, conversely, are committed by individuals from higher, more affluent social classes.
The exact nature of the crime is also a defining factor of blue-collar versus white-collar crime. Blue-collar crimes tend to be relatively obvious (eg, vandalism, robbery, and shoplifting) or violent (eg, assault, arson, and murder) crimes that are committed out of desperation. White-collar crimes, however, are \
embezzlement, and computer crime) committed by people who have the means and opportunity to exploit professional situations.
It is impossible to say that one type of crime is worse than the other, for both have serious and lasting effects for the victims. Blue-collar crime gets more consistent exposure in the media, so we usually hear more about it on a regular basis. However, even though we might not hear many news stories about white-collar crime, it still occurs every day. The increase in computer crime and rising instances of identify theft are testament to that.
41. Which of the following would make the best title for this
article?
A. White-Collar Crime: A Victimless Crime.
B. A History of Blue-Collar and White-Collar Workers.
C. Blue-Collar Crime Versus White-Collar Crime:
An Explanation. D. An Examination into Blue-Collar Crime.
42. With which of the following statements would the author likely
agree?
A. Identity theft is an example of blue-collar
crime.
B. All crime is equally bad for the victims.
C. Many white-collar criminals have good jobs.
D. Incidents of blue-collar crime are
decreasing.
43. The writer suggests that _______.
A. blue-collar crime is heavily covered by the news media
B. white-collar crime is heavily covered by the
news media
C. both types of crime are heavily covered by the
news media
D. crime is not heavily covered by the news media
44. Which paragraph provides a historical context for modern-day
blue-collar and white-collar?
A. Paragraph 2. B. Paragraph 3. C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5.
45. Which of the following would be an example of white-collar
crime?
A. Burglary. B. Rape.
C. Kidnapping. D. Forgery.