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Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Plant-based meats are coming soon to a dinner table near you, but do they deserve a spot on your plate?If you tried a vegetable burger years ago and dismissed it as rubbery and flavorless

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Our society places a high value on physical beauty. Americans spend an average of over $722 each year on their appearance. One in ten Americans has tried to look like a star.There\'s nothi

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.With the rise of pop music, jazz, and electronic music, both opera and classical music started to fade away from the public eye. Some people are beginning to wonder whether opera and clas

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.We all take a little extra effort to look nice for special occasions. But most of us have conflicting feelings about dressing up and feel guilty about taking the time to focus on clothes.

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.With those bom with natural talents, it feels as if they excel without really trying. But what about those of us who don\'t have a natural talent? We\'ve been told all our lives that if you

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.New research suggests that pandas may be at risk of dying out because they are too comfortable. Experts say too much happiness can stop the bears from searching for new mates.Environmenta

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Do you ever blend up a protein drink for breakfast, or grab a protein bar following an afternoon workout? If so, you are likely among the millions of people in search of more protein-rich

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Research in human-vehicle interaction has shown even systems designed to automate driving are far from being error-proof. Recent evidence points to drivers\' limited understanding of what

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Chocolates save us from many things, especially emotional distress. They comfort us in times of trouble,calming down a racing heart by channelling happy calories inside us. We all have fa

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.As a university student, I\'ve come to realise just how little I know about money. I\'ve come to the brutal realisation that Australia\'s youth are being done a great disservice by not recei

Engineering in the U.S. has long been a male-dominated profession. Fifty years ago, it looked like that might change.In 1970, the percentage of women majoring in engineering was less than 1%. In 1979, that number was 9%. Many hoped women would continue

The weakening of the human connection to nature might be good for economic growth but is bad for people. A tipping point was reached in 2020 when human-made materials—such as steel, concrete and plastic-were found to weigh more than all life on Earth.

The art of persuasion means convincing others to agree with your point of view or to follow your course of action. For some of us, persuasion is an instinctive quality and the power of influencing comes naturally. For the rest of us, persuasion skills

It may sound surprising,but you don\'t have to be interested in fashion, or even in history, to enjoy Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History. I happen to be interested in both, and ended up enjoying the book for completely different reasons.R

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Today, most scientific research is funded by government grants, companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations. As a society, we reap the rewards from this science,