47. The word “stigma” (Line 3, Para. 3) most probably means __________________.

A. 　 colleges care more about students’ quality rather than the quantity

B. 　 it is difficult for colleges to keep students through graduation

C. 　 colleges have adopted a practical attitude to graduation rates

D. 　 the conveniences of the modern age are welcomed by students

A. 　 Hosting a radio program.

B. 　 Giving a lecture on management.

C. 　 Doing a presentation in a company.

D. 　 Attending a meeting on project development.

A. 　 She thought it was Brian’s fault to lose the contract.

B. 　 She didn’t give Brian chances to make improvements.

C. 　 She wants to fire Brian.

D. 　 She is the new boss of Brian.

A. 　 to meet

B. 　 meeting

C. 　 to have met

D. 　 having to be meeting

A. 　 go in for

B. 　 hold on to

C. 　 put up with

D. 　 keep pace with

A. 　 Literature does not describe reality.

B. 　 Reality describes literature.

C. 　 Literature describes more than reality.

D. 　 Reality decides literature.

A. 　 By asking their family to help.

B. 　 By using the woman's backpack.

C. 　 By buying a new grocery cart.

D. 　 By using both their cart and backpack.

A. 　 A woman who likes paintings.

B. 　 A woman who was a silk merchant.

C. 　 The wife of a wealthy merchant.

D. 　 The wife of the painter himself.

A. 　 Because the new generation had more demand on them.

B. 　 Because colleges believed they could attract more students.

C. 　 Because colleges could be financed by building facilities.

D. 　 Because the building market was highly competitive.

A. 　 Children take maths courses at an earlier age.

B. 　 The public sees the value of maths in their life.

C. 　 British people know how to do elementary calculations.

D. 　 Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.