44. The phrase "thanks to" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A)grateful for
(B) help with
(C) because of
(D) machines for
45. The word "their" in line B refers to
(A) ways
(B) farm dwellers
(C) demands
(D) pressures
46. What is meant by the phrase "double-purpose" in line 11 ?
(A) Very frequent
(B) Useful and enjoyable
(C) Extremely necessary
(D) Positive and negative
47. The phrase "eagerly anticipated" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) well organized
(B) old-fashioned
(C) strongly opposed
(D) looked forward to
48. Which of the following can be said about the rural diversions mentioned in the last paragraph in which city dwellers also participated?
(A) They were useful to the rural community.
(B) They involved the purchase items useful in the home.
(C) They were activities that could be done equally easily in the towns
(D) They were all outdoor activities.
49. What will the author probably discuss in the paragraph following this passage?
(A) The rural diversions enjoyed by both urban and rural people
(B) Leisure activities of city dwellers
(C) Building methods of the early settlers in rural areas
(D)Changes in the lifestyles of settlers' as they moved to the cities
50.Where in the passage does the author mention factors that might prevent people from enjoying themselves?
(A) Lines 3-5
(B) Lines 12-14
(C) Lines 17-20
(D)Lines 25-27
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