【正文】 and at the same time to preserve, enhance, and promote their own cultural heritage.　　Artists and intellectuals from many parts of the United States and the Caribbean had Been attracted to Harlem by the pulse and beat of its unique and dynamic culture. From　　25) this unity created by the convergence of artists from various social and geographical backgrounds came a new spirit, which, particularly in densely populated Harlem, was to result in greater group awareness and selfdetermination. African American graphic artists took their place beside the poets and writers of the Harlem Renaissance and carried on efforts to increase and promote the visual arts.　　 does the passage mainly discuss?　　(A) African American paintings in the 192039。 the hard work of breeding is done but the weather is still warm and food still plentiful. This is why the woods in late summer often seem so quiet, when pared with the Exuberant choruses of spring.　　Molt of the flight feathers is the most highly organized part of the process. Some species, for example, begin by dropping the outermost primary feathers on each side (to retain　　20) are nearing the end of their useful life. Two distinct processes are involved in molting. The first step is when the old, worn feather is dropped, or shed. The second is when a new feather grows in its place. When each feather has been shed and replaced, then the molt can be said to be plete. This, however, is an abstraction that often does not happen: inplete, overlapping, and arrested molts are quite mon.　　10) The United States economy underwent a massive transition and the nature of work was permanently altered. Whereas cottage industries relied on a few highly skilled craft workers who slowly and carefully converted raw materials into finished products from start to finish, factories relied on specialization. While factory work was less creative and more monotonous, it was also more efficient and allowed mass production of goods at less expense.　　 aspect of life in the United States does the passage mainly discuss?　　(A) The transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy　　(B) The inventions that transformed life in the nineteenth century　　(C) The problems associated with the earliest factories　　(D) The difficulty of farm life in the nineteenth century　　2. Blacksmiths, silversmiths, and candle makers are mentioned in lines 56 as examples of artisans who　　(A) maintained their businesses at home　　(B) were eventually able to use sophisticated technology　　(C) produced unusual goods and modities　　(D) would employ only family members　　3. The phrase hinged on in line 9 is closest in meaning to　　(A) recovered from　　(B) depended on　　(C) started on　　(D) contributed to　　4. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the industrial growth that occurred in the United States before 1914?　　(A)The availability of natural resources found only in the United States　　(B) The decrease in number of farms resulting from technological advances　　(C) The replacement of canals and railroads by other forms of transportation　　(D) The availability of a large immigrant work force 5. The word lured in line 19 is closest in or otherwise produced needed goods and modities. Blacksmiths, silversmiths, candle makers, and other artisans worked in their homes or barns, relying on help of family Perhaps no single phenomenon brought more widespread and lasting change to the United States society than the rise of industrialization. Industrial growth hinged on several　　10） economic factors. First, industry requires an abundance of natural resources, especially coal, iron ore, water, petroleum, and timberall readily available on the North American continent. Second, factories demand a large labor supply. Between the 187039。 C　　have considerably problemsolving abilities.　　D　　40. Many of species of milkweed are among the most dangerous of poisonous plants, while others　　A B B　　to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and organic pounds.　　C C　　extraordinary plicated.　　D　　 the process of photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used　　A B　　electrodes with a highcurrent are passing between it.　　C D　　 may be hard or soft, depending on the amount of water left into it and the character of　　As and apes.　　A B A B D　　 Great Potato Famine in Ireland in the 184039。 B　　business in November and December as they do in the other ten months bined.　　C D　　27. Because of various giftgiving holidays, most stores clothing in the United Sates do almost as much　　A D 26. A fever is caused which blood cells release proteins called pyrogens, raising the body39。 B D　　lifetime.　　17. The flowering of African American talent in literature, music, and art in the 192039。 Bs crust, reveal —— at the time the rocks were formed.　　(A) what was like　　(B) was like life　　(C) what life was like　　(D) life was like　　14. Although the huge ice masses —— glaciers move slowly, they are a powerful erosive force in nature.　　(A) call them　　(B) are called　　(C) to call　　(D) called　　15. The soybean contains vitamins, essential minerals, —— high percentage of protein.　　(A) a　　(B) and a　　(C) since a　　(D) of which a　　16. A gene is a biological unit of information who directs the activity of a cell or organism during its　　As catalog order.　　(C) The history of mailorder catalogs.　　(D) A parison of two kinds of catalogs.　　36. (A) She wants to learn about Richard Sears.　　(B) She is helping the man with his assignment.　　(C) She needs to buy a filing cabinet.　　(D) She wants to order some textbooks.　　37. (A) Teachers.　　(B) Farmers.　　(C) Students.