The impressive profits tend to undermine the integrity of the university.
Some universities are struggling with new ways to turn ideas into cash.
It’s important to make use of bright ideas to make more profits.
Columbia’s new site is to create profits.
第1题：
The main idea of this passage is that students should______.
A. learn independently
B. learn under close guidance of their professors
C. learn cooperatively
D. not learn mainly for high grades
第2题：
Which of the following credit is not mentioned in the passage?
A．irrevocable
B．revocable
C．standby
D．confirmed
第3题：
Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the text?
[A] The Internet is posing a threat to publishers.
[B] A new mode of publication is emerging.
[C] Authors welcome the new channel for publication.
[D] Publication is rendered easier by online service.
正于28题分析的，本文中心介绍了一种出版新的趋势——网络出版。B正是这一观点的高度概括，故答案为B.
第4题：
An inspiring idea to liberalize transpacific trade hinges on the courage of America and, especially, Japan.
TPP is meant to engage and incorporate China, rather than constrain it.
The farming and health care industries in Japan would be severely affected by the TPP.
TPP as a Washington-led sideswipe at China will win support in Japan and add to a more liberalized Asia-Pacific region.
第5题：
Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?
A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.
B. A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.
C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.
D. A new program offers a communication platform. with the thief.
第6题：
The best statement of the main idea of this passage is that ______.
A. human brains differ considerably
B. the brain a person is born with is important in determining his intelligence
C. environment is crucial in determining a person's intelligence
D. a person who is handicapped environmentally will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable
第7题：
The main idea of this passage is that satellites aye now used in______．
A．taking pictures of the atmosphere
B．receiving pictures of the atmosphere
C．doing other work in many ways
D．weather forecasting
第8题：
Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A．The Internet is posing a threat to publishers.
B．A new mode of publication is emerging.
C．Authors welcome the new channel for publication.
D．Publication is rendered easier by online service.
第9题：
第10题：
Passage 2 offers a criticism of the political theory outlined in Passage 1.
Passage 1 expands upon an argument made in Passage 2.
Passage 1 refutes the conclusion drawn in Passage 2.
Passage 2 offers a balanced counterpoint to the biased opinions expressed in Passage 1
Passage I offers evidence to support the main idea of Passage 2.