researchers don't know how much coffee the coffee drinkers consumed before taking the computer tests. (52)________ they doubt whether the coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers were (53)________ in all respects except for their coffee consumption. Problems like these tend to (54)________ the importance of the findings. But those doubts are (55)________ to trouble the coffee drinkers looking for any reason not to cut back on their daily caffeine habit.

41. A. rise B. reduce C. release D. suffer

42. A. shape B. establish C. Boost D. preserve

43. A. mutual B. subtle C. Premature D. prepared

44. A. involving B. researching C. interviewing D. qualifying

45. A. cause B. endure C. Ease D. cure

46. A. warn B. compare C. relieve D. treat

47. A. unpleasant B. modest C. significant D. positive

48. A. tendency B. intention C. intensity D. extension

49. A. on the contrary B. as a result C. for instance D. in one word

50. A. turned up B. broke out C. pointed out D. took up

51. A. satisfactions B. uncertainties C. consequences D. qualifications

52. A. Moreover B. However C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless

53. A. contemporary B. similar C. temporary D. initial

54. A. realize B. attach C. demonstrate D. weaken

55. A. unlikely B. sensible C. influential D. definite

Section B （22分）

Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

　　Everyone gathered around and Paddy read out loud, slowly, his tone growing sadder and sadder. The little headline said: BOXER RECEIVES LIFF SENTENCE.

Frank Cleary, aged 26, professional boxer, was today found guilty of the murder of Albert Gumming, aged 32, laborer, last July. The jury(陪审团) reached its decision