Reading passages

29. In developing geometry the early Egyptians were primarily concerned with_______.

1. 
   discovering how formulas used in measuring were accurate
   
2. 
   determining property boundaries
   
3. 
   constructing a logical system of geometry
   
4. 
   measuring the overflow of the Nile
   

E) establishing formulas
30. One of the factors in the development of geometry as science was

1. 
   the inaccuracy of the early rules and calculations
   
2. 
   Mimes' agreement
   
3. 
   annual flooding of the Nile Valley
   
4. 
   destruction of farm crops
   

E) an ancient manuscript copied by Egyptians

Computers have led to a greater change in our society in recent decades than any other force and are likely to continue to do so until the next century. The industry surrounding computers is growing quickly, providing employment for many but meanwhile making others redundant. Jobs that computers can do much more reliably, faster and cheaper are lost. The redeployment of labour and the prospect of increased leisure are causing social upheavals which require new ideas and significant changes of attitude.

31. It is pointed out in the passage that the introduction of computers into daily life________ .

1. 
   has definitely solved the problem of unemployment
   
2. 
   has had no effect on the traditional habits of society
   
3. 
   can be regarded as the greatest technical achievement of the age
   
4. 
   has led to an improvement in working conditions
   

E) has brought a lot of benefits but has also created some serious problems
32. According to the passage, the impact computers have had on society

1. 
   will certainly continue to increase right through the next century
   
2. 
   has been unnecessarily exaggerated in recent years
   
3. 
   has generally been confined to industrial life
   
4. 
   has exceeded that.of any other technological development in recent times
   

E) is very much less than it has been on industry