57. The phrase " on the brink of a boom"(in boldface in Paragraph 2) in the context means A. having an edge in competition B in great demand C on the way to success D. preparing for challenge 58. In the field of biotechnology China is thought to A have been making an utmost effort learning from the West B have become a country among the advanced C have been able to rival the United Sates and Europe D. have launched a biotechnological revolution 59. Japan, Singapore, and Korea will also be interested in cooperating with China in biotechnology because A. it has made extraordinary contributions to the world B. it has large supplies of talents and advanced research centers C. its research focuses on the benefits of all Asian countries D its cooperation with the US and Europe proves profitable 60. Science analysts are worried that China, in the course of biotech development, A. might refuse to join efforts to adhere to global standards B. may put too much emphasis on developing cheap technology C cannot afford to fulfill years of tasks in assessing patents D. may not seriously follow the International Bio Safety Protocol 61. As implied in the context, the shortcuts that might be taken include A publicizing recent achievements in the official press B the protection of innovators with their products C the violation of intellectual-property rights D. making lab tests as strict as possible Passage 2 The sizzling streams of sunlight were just beautifully glimmering down on the crisp green schoolyard. Such a wonderful day that was Nothing could have ruined it