According to the passage, Johnson’s book argues all following except that ____.         
A.popular culture is not in decline
B.many TV shows involve cognitive challenges
C.people enjoy the effort of understanding complex shows
D.hour-long dramas bring the greatest benefits

It can be inferred that the author of the passage
A.agrees with Steven Johnson’s views
B.strongly disagrees with Steven Johnson's views
C.has no opinion about Steven Johnson’s views
D.agrees with some of Johnson’s views but disagrees with others

The author begins the passage by discussing “24” in order to ____.               
A.prove that TV has become much more violent
B.show how TV has become more complex
C.explain why many TV shows nowadays are controversial
D.argue against ỈIS graphic violence and portrayal of terrorists

 The word “each” in paragraph I refers to ____.       .
A.story lines       
B.characters          
C.episodes      
D.personalities

Which is the best place for the following sentence?             “It is not only hour-long dramas that make us smarter."
A.[l] 
B.[2] 
C.[3]
D.[4]

What is the topic of the passage?
A.The decline of TV today       
B.Benefits of TV today
C.TV and culture      
D.Why “24” became a hit

The paragraph following the passage world most probably be _____.
A. a discussion of why Dove’s work was orphaned
B.a discussion of the European art scene
C.a discussion of the differences between the works of Dove and Kandinsky
D.a discussion of Dove’s best paintings

Excessive amounts of lead in the air can decrease a child’s intelligence.
A.boom
B.diminish 
C.abate
D.swamp

The jute, a relative of the basswood trees, flourishes in warm humid climates.
A.amplifies
B.swells
C. thrives
D.prolongs

Originally developed for Southern California, the Richter Scale was expanded for worldwide use.
A.prolonged 
B.enlarged
C.minuscule
D.swamped