Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
A.To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B.To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C.To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D.To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A.The wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with others or become a “muffin”.
B.Hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that developed in baseball.
C.The "New York Game" spread rapidly because it was better formalized.
D.Business-minded investors were only interested in profits.

________(59)
A.itself
B.themselves
C.himself
D.their selves

The word “lavish” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A.prolonged
B.very generous
C.grand
D.extensive

According to the second paragraph, all of the following are true EXCEPT .
A.commercialism became more prosperous
B.the clubs are smaller
C.outstanding players got extra income
D.people gamed on the outcome of games

________(56)
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.whom

II. Circle the correct answer.
My father _______ every Saturday morning, but he ______ this Saturday morning.
A.works/ doesn’t work
B.is working/ doesn’t work
C.is working/ isn’t working
D.works/ isn’t working

The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires .
A.an expensive education
B.good musical instruments
C.parental support and encouragement
D.wealthy and loving parents

How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A.Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
B.They practiced playing their instruments for many years.
C.They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D.They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .
A.pushing their children too hard
B.letting them play their own way
C.permitting them to follow their own interests
D.starting their education at an early age