
Some scientists have recently found a new species of bacteria that 56 PET, which is
a type of plastic used in diverse products. The bacterium is called I. sakaiensis, and the
researchers claim that it is the first known species that can fully 57 PET. It works by
turning PET into another 58 called MHET and subsequently turns that into the basic
elements of PET, which can be reused. This is an important discovery because lots of plastic
gets dumped in landfills every year. However, there is a downside. I. sakaiensis 59 a
long time to eat PET. This means the bacterium is not a quick fix to the world’s plastic
pollution problem, but it shows the problem is 60 .
(A)56. (A) consume (B) conduct (C) conserve (D) condemn
(C)57. (A) break with (B) break into (C) break down (D) break out
(D)58. (A) subject (B) submit (C) substitute (D) substance
(B)59. (A) costs (B) takes (C) makes (D) has
(B)60. (A) solve (B) solvable (C) solving (D) solved
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Japan's government has supported an initiative to relieve the pressure on Japanese workers
and simultaneously boost consumer spending. The new measure is called "Premium Friday." A
spokesperson from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said the campaign would
encourage workers to leave work earlier on the last Friday of each month to relax or go shopping.
Around 130 companies across Japan have signed up to participate in the initiative, including many
major employers. Skeptics are unsure whether the scheme will succeed or not because of the
legendary workaholic nature of Japanese workers. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told
reporters: "It will take time for Premium Friday to take root."
The idea for Premium Friday was partly prompted by the suicide of an employee who
was continually required to work excessive overtime at the ad agency Dentsu. A court ruled the
suicide was "death by overwork" and stressed the need to address what is a common problem in
Japan - overworking. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is leading by example. He promoted the
campaign by leaving the office early for a meditation session at a Tokyo temple at 3:30 p.m. Mr.
Suga said it was essential for both the government and the private sector to create an atmosphere
where workers feel comfortable in leaving early. However, many workers said they would just
have to work on Saturdays instead so as to finish their work.
(D)61. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) How to promote the workaholic nature of Japanese workers.
(B) Japan’s new measure that aims to boost consumer spending.
(C) The responsibility that Japan’s government should take for “death by overwork.”
(D) Japan’s attempt to ease the pressure on workers.
(C)62. According to the passage, how many companies have signed up to Premium Friday?
(A) Exactly 130. (B) No more than 130. (C) About 130. (D) At least 130.