Reading passages

110- According to the passage, while some executive and judicial positions were filled by elections ................. .

A) most of them were assigned by the will of the rulers

B) many others were left unattended because there were no decent candidates
C) only a few of them were filled by slaves and women
D) the rest were appointed by chance
E) the remainders were decided upon by local governors
111- It seems, from the passage, that almost a couple of thousands of years have passed since ........... .

A) the Greek-city states proved to be better than the present system

B) slaves and women were given right to vote
C) powers used to govern a country were separated
D) modern democracy were developed by the Greek
E) the fall of the Greek city-state sort of democracy


Modern fox hunting took shape in the 19th century shortly after Hugo Meynell–the father of the modern English chase–started hunting; and it soon developed into a national upper-class pastime. Traditional procedure is still observed and the proper kit worn. A fox hunt is conducted by the master, and, in theory, all who take part in it do so at his invitation even when they pay for the privilege. The hounds, generally 15 to 20 couples (matched pairs), are controlled by the huntsman, who may be the master himself but who is generally the senior paid servant of the hunt. Two or three whippers-in assist in reconnaissance and in keeping the hounds together as a pack. Master, huntsman, and whippers-in take precedence over all other riders to hounds. The huntsman controls hounds by voice, his calls being known as cheers, and by his horn –a copper tube about eight inches long that produces two notes of great carrying and penetrating quality.


112- From the passage it's quite clear that Hugo Meynell ........... .

A) wouldn't have been so well-known if he hadn't embarked on reviving fox hunting

B) is the first person having ventured to hunt fox with hounds
C) is a member of high society who are fond of hunting
D) is the man responsible for the modern conditions in fox hunting
E) isn't loved by animal rightists, due to his cruel attitudes towards animals