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III. Summarization. (20 points, 2 points for each)

Directions: In this section of the test, there are ten paragraphs. Each

of the paragraph is followed by an incomplete phrase or sentence which

summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. Spell out the missing

letters of the word on your Answer Sheet.

Paragraph One

Many banks are preparing “online branches”, which means that people

will be able to take care of their banking business through their home

computers. At these online branches, customers will be able to view

their accounts, move money between their accounts, apply for a loan,

and get current information on products such as credit.

36. What can be r ______at “online branches”.

Paragraph Two

By the 17th century people began to leave gold with the local

goldsmiths for safe keeping. Receipts of £1 or £5 were issued which

could then be converted back into gold at any time. Soon these receipts

began to circulate as banknotes.

37. The o ______ of banknotes.

Paragraph Three

Pop Art was defined by images of material goods and popular culture.

Pop artists rejected the serious nature of the art world. They painted

or printed everyday images of things that usually are not considered

art. These images included photographs from magazines, drink

advertisements and drawings from popular comic strips.

38. I ______ of Pop Art.

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