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J 36. According to Chinese officials, their activities in Antarctica lay greater emphasis on scientific research.
C 37. Efforts to create one of the world's largest ocean sanctuaries failed because of Russia's obstruction.
E 38. With several monitoring stations operating in Antarctica, Russia is trying hard to counter America's dominance in the field of worldwide navigational facilities.
G 39. According to geologists' estimates, Antarctica has enormous reserves of oil and natural gas.
D 40. It is estimated that Antarctica boasts of the richest reserves of fresh water on earth.
I 41. The demand for energy resources may compel renegotiation of Antarctica's treaties before their expiration.
B 42. Many countries are racing against each other to increase their business and strategic influence on Antarctica.
H 43. Antarctica's harsh natural conditions constitute huge obstacles to the exploitation of its resources.
Q 44. With competition from many countries, Antarctica is no longer dominated by the traditional white nations.
L 45. American scientists complain about lack of sufficient money and equipment for their expansion in Antarctica.
Passage One
46. D) It has little impact on their decision whether or not to quit smoking.
47. A) Pass a law to standardise cigarette packaging.
48. B) The number of smokes has dropped more sharply than in the UK.
49. A) Prime Minister Cameron has been reluctant to take action.
50. C) They made more British people obese.
Passage Two
51. A) It is worthwhile after all.
52. D) Most of them take jobs which don't require a college degree.
53. C) Interactions among themselves outside the classroom.
54. B) Meting people who will be helpful to you in the future.
55. D) The prestige of the university influences employers' recruitment decisions.
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