1 -it is clear from the passage that

234 -It is implied in the passage that ---- .
A) most hand transplant operations are successful
B) the doctor who carried out the second successful operation is advertising for more business
C) only the person whose immune system functions well is considered suitable for the operation
D) there may be psychological as well as physical problems for those who receive the operation
E) it is still too soon to tell how successful the two most recent operations have been


One of the smallest of all mammals is the shrew, a mouse like creature with a head and body length of only 3.8 centimetres. All shrews are small, with dense, velvety fur, long tails, and tiny eyes and ears. Shrews have been called bloodthirsty, though the label is not entirely accurate because they must eat almost constantly to stay alive. The animal is believed to have a very high metabolic rate and cannot live more than a few hours without food. In the absence of normal prey, it will turn to cannibalism to survive. The shrew, or some closely related animal, can be found on every continent except Australia. Since this tiny animal has a reputation for having a very bad temper, the adjective "shrewish" is sometimes used to describe a certain type of women.


235 -The passage tells us that the shrew --- .
A) has a very short life span
B) is similar to a mouse in appearance
C) lives in dense forests
D) makes an exceptionally good pet
E) is in the habit of eating every two hours


236 -The passage states that shrews ---- .
A) are found in huge numbers in Australia
B) are the smallest living mammals
C) eat each other when they can't find any food
D) feed on the blood of other mammals
E) eat rarely but in large amounts at a time


237 -From what is stated in the passage, we can infer that a shrewish woman is someone who --- .
A) has tiny eyes and ears
B) is very fond of velvet and fur
C) keeps shrews as pets
D) easily gets annoyed
E) is noticeably smaller than the average


Over the past 30 years, children's consumption in Britain has increased dramatically. In the average family of two parents and two children, spending on toys and children's clothing has more than tripled, and spending on sweets, ice -cream and soft drinks has risen by one -third. Research has recently found that spending is around £3,000 per child per year. The growth in spending reflects higher living standards, but it has been boosted by the efforts of the advertising industry. Campaigns directed straight at children account for much advertising expenditure. Most children in Britain over eight now have a television in the bedroom; on average, they watch 900 hours of TV a year, which is more than the 750 hours the average child is actually being taught in school. Thus a child could see at least 10,000 commercials a year.