
41 What is this passage mainly about?
Pygmy chimpanzees American Sign Language
Comparison between Washoe and Koko Attempts to communicate with apes
42 Which of the following is not true about Washoe?
She was deaf and dumb.
She was a chimpanzee.
She learned to communicate with her trainers via sign language.
She learned to combine signs to express meaning.
43 According to the passage, what is the main reason that apes cannot be taught to talk?
They cannot understand human language. They cannot use signs creatively.
They cannot read charts accurately. Their speech organs are shaped differently.
44 What animals are used in this study (line 9)?
Kittens Gorillas Orangutans Pygmy chimpanzees
45 According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
Scientists study how apes communicate in order to learn about how human language developed.
Apes can communicate with human trainers by using symbols on a computer.
Research shows that gorillas think like human beings and can form complex ideas.
Orangutans are apes and are closely related to humans.
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The headlines about methamphetamine—meth—have been grim. This highly addictive drug leaves a path of
destruction that hurts families and entire communities. Users suffer severe health consequences; children are often
neglected; and communities face dangerous crime and overburdened law enforcement.
Are we making strides in the fight against meth? Absolutely. From first responders to substance abuse professionals,
those who work on the frontlines to combat meth recognize the progress. There is still work to be done, however, from
eradicating meth production and distribution to helping those battling addiction. Consider Teresa. She is a mother, Girl
Scout volunteer, and website developer. Her life took a sharp turn when she started using meth to lose weight. Her story
went from bad to worse as she abandoned her family, including her 4-year-old daughter, for nearly a year in the search
for her next high. She eventually entered a treatment program and made a commitment to conquer her addiction. Today,
she is drug-free and a leader in anti-meth efforts in her community. There are thousands of people like Teresa out there,
showing individuals and communities what they need to know. Each year, nearly 150,000 people are admitted to
treatment for methamphetamine. And outcomes for meth users entering treatment are comparable to those for users of
other similar drugs. Find out about substance abuse treatment, and support meth treatment in your community.
Learn more at methresources.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP.
46 What is the purpose of this passage?
To report on some research on a new drug To raise money for setting up treatment programs
To call for the government to help fight drug abuse To arouse public awareness of the harms of meth
47 What does the phrase "making strides" in the second paragraph mean?
Making progress Causing a sensation Raising public concern Becoming controversial
48 Which of the following statements is not true about meth?
It is short for methamphetamine. It is an incurable disease.
It is highly addictive. It is harmful to health.
49 Which of the following statements is true about Teresa?
She was a Girl Scout volunteer. She once used meth to cure her headaches.
She suffers from her addiction to meth even now. She never deserted her daughter despite her addiction.
50 Where is this article most likely to appear?
An encyclopedia A science textbook A computer manual A news magazine