[A] language may reflect living conditions
[B] different languages may have the same origin
[C] people enjoy different things in different cultures
[D]language can be used to show people`s versatility
40. Which of the following most appropriately describes the author`s logic of writing this passage?
[A] Analyze an issue and in the end draw a conclusion.
[B] Present and analyze an opinion and then argue against it.
[C] Compare two different opinions and prove one of them is right.
[D] Present a question, analyze it and make efforts to answer it, and in the end leave the question unanswered.
Part III Vocabulary (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.
41. Trees are a renewable resource that when managed properly can _____ our needs indefinitely.
[A] sustain [B] retain [C] maintain [D] obtain
42. The Prime Minister refused to _____ on the rumor that he had planned to resign.
[A] explain [B] comment [C] remark [D] talk