of Congress to advocate their programs. Special groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicare. Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show busines personalites, and celebrity atheltes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. by quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex Issues 51. The second paragraph is mainly about A. the influence of gender on people s view B. the influence of people s status on their view C. the influence of living standard on people s view D. the influence of different ranks on people s view 52. The expression"follow the headlines"shows ple seldom have ewspaper articles B. people think the headlines contain the most important information C. people often get their opinions from newspapers or televisie D. most people look on newspapers or Tv as misleading 53. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. TV programs have a strong influence on governmental policy. B. Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency. C. More and more people show interest in politics because of tv. D. Before the use of Tv, people showed little interest in politics. 54. It is obvious that the opinion of famous people A. is often ignored by the public B. is seldom expressed to the point D. has a strong influence on people To produce the upheaval in the United States that changed and modernized the domain of higher educat ion from the mid 1860s to the mid 1800 s, three primary causes interacted. The emergence of a halfdozen leaders in edcuation provided the personal force that was needed. Moreover an outcry for a fresher, more practical, and more advanced kind of instruction arose among the alumni(k)and friends of nearly all of the old colleges and grew into a movement that overrode ll conservative opposition. The aggressive " Young Yale"movement appeared, demanding partialof Congress to advocate their programs. Special groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens' organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power. During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicare. Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show business personalites, and celebrity atheltes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel prizewinners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. By quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex issues. 51. The second paragraph is mainly about _____ . A．the influence of gender on people's view B．the influence of people's status on their view C．the influence of living standard on people's view D．the influence of different ranks on people's view 52. The expression“follow the headlines”shows _____ . A．people seldom have time to read newspaper articles B．people think the headlines contain the most important information C．people often get their opinions from newspapers or television D．most people look on newspapers or TV as misleading 53. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．TV programs have a strong influence on governmental policy. B．Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency. C．More and more people show interest in politics because of TV. D．Before the use of TV, people showed little interest in politics. 54. It is obvious that the opinion of famous people _____ . A．is often ignored by the public B．is seldom expressed to the point C．is often imposed on the public D．has a strong influence on people Passage 2 To produce the upheaval in the United States that changed and modernized the domain of higher education from the mid 1860's to the mid 1800's, three primary causes interacted. The emergence of a halfdozen leaders in edcuation provided the personal force that was needed. Moreover, an outcry for a fresher, more practical, and more advanced kind of instruction arose among the alumni(校友)and friends of nearly all of the old colleges and grew into a movement that overrode all conservative opposition. The aggressive“Young Yale”movement appeared, demanding partial