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22. According to the passage, which historical event in the US gave elderly workers permission to carry on working?
A) The development of the US economy after 1913. B) Raising the full-benefit age to another two years.
C) The introduction of the Age Discrimination Act in 1980. D) Changes to the Social Security Act in 1977 and 1983.
23. The word COMPULSORY is closest in meaning to …
A) extensive B) optional C) essential D) obligatory
24. Wht has inspired workers not to leave their job?
A) increase in the full-benefit age B) changes to Pension laws
C) increased demand for labour D) high price of health care


Although the Kilim-Ijim forest in Oku, Cameroon, lies only about six degrees north of the Equator. At an elevation of over 2,500 metres, it has a pleasant climate. After the stilling humidity of the country's main city. Donala, this highland area feels decidedly cool. Kilim-ljim is the highest and largest forest left in West Africa, with fifteen bird species found only in this mountain area of Cameroon. One dazzlingly beautiful bird called the turaco is found nowhere else do the Earth. Although the turaco is confined almost entirely to the 200,000 hectares of the Kilim-ljim area, it is not difficult to locate it. From dawn to dusk, its call can be heard. Because of this, the local people call the turacothe timekeeper, announcing the start and end of each working day in the fields.
25. It is mentioned in the passage that the Kilim-ljim forest has a nice climate.
A) despite the fact that it is near the Equator. B) even though it can be really quite cold there.
C) though it is not as good as the climate in Donala. D) although it is not as cool as it is in Donala.
26. The author states that the turaco ... .
A) has fifteen different varieties found only in the Kilim-ljim forest.
B) is only found in the Kilim-Ijim forest.
C) is the only bird species which is native to Cameroon.
D) is not easy to had in the 200.000 hectares of the forest.