Section Ⅰ Use English

Directions:

    Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A B C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.

Given the advantage of electronic money, you might think that we should move quickly to the cashless society in which all payments are made electronically.  1  , a true cashless society is probably not around the corner. Indeed, predictions have been  2   for two decades but have not yet come to fruition. For example, Business Week predicted in 1975 that electronic means of payment would soon "revolutionize the very  3   of money itself," only to  4 &nbs ……此处隐藏47143个字…… es, they think that it is necessary for them to put what they have learned into practice to adapt to the fast changing society. On the other hand, from the perspective of the universities, they encourage their students to do part-time jobs in the hope that college students would broaden their view and enhance their abilities. Therefore, more students do part-time jobs during the vacations or in their spare time.

    Anyway, in my point of view, it is difficult to keep the balance between my study and part-time jobs. If you are able to reasonably manage the time and secure a part-time position in afield related to your studies or interests, the job is certain to yield a positive impact.