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Section A
26. [A] absorb
27. [C] contribute
28. [K] levels
29. [G] explore
30. [M] picture
31. [O] voyage
32. [B] combined
33. [E] emissions
34. [D] depth
35. [N] unsure
Section B
36. [F] The author's experiment shows that students with a fixed mind-set believe having to work hard is an indication of low ability.
37. [C] Focusing on effort is effective in helping children overcome frustration and achieve success.
38. [I] We can cultivate a growth mind-set in children by telling success stories that emphasize hard work and love of learning.
39. [B] Students' belief about the cause of their failure explains their attitude towards setbacks.
40. [G] In the author's experiment, students with a growth mind-set showed greater perseverance in solving difficult math problems.
41. [E] The author conducted an experiment to find out about the influence of students' mind-sets on math learning.
42. [A] After falling again and again, most animals give up hope.
43. [J] Informing students about the brain as a learning machine is a good strategy to enhance their motivation for learning.
44. [D] People with a fixed mind-set believe that one's intelligence is unchangeable.
45. [H] In the workplace, feedback may not be so welcome to managers with a fixed mind-set.
Section C
Passage One
46. [C] They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.
47. [B] They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.
48. [A] It did not work out as well as was expected.
49. [D] Adjusting the physical composition of their products.
50. [A] There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.
Passage Two
51. [D] It affects models' health and safety.
52. [B] Government legislation about model's weight.
53. [C] It has great influence on numerous girls and women.
54. [B] It has now a new law to follow.
55. [D] It will have models with higher BMI.
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