The author of the passage mentions the "social movement" generated by Chicago's South Side
A. inform. the reader of events that occurred in the meat-packing industry after the period of time covered by the history
B. suggest the history's limitations by pointing out a situation that the history failed to explain adequately
C. salvage the history's point of view by suggesting that there were positive developments in the meat-packing industry due to worker unity
D. introduce a new issue designed to elaborate on the good relationship between the meat-packers and Chicago's ethnic communities
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The word "taboo" (Para. 2) most probably means"______".
A. intolerance
B. forbidden customs
C. secret dialogues
D. inappropriate issues
What's the difference between old and new Boston Marathons?
A. The leather shoes have given way to canvas sneakers.
B. The course of the marathon has been completely changed.
C. The traditional post-marathon beef stew is now served by Ronzoni instead of BAA.
D. The starting point has changed from Ashland to Hopkinton.
What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Kelley was regarded as a symbol of perseverance and energy.
B. John A. Kelly first ran the marathon at the age of 20.
C. Kelley lost to the toolmaker Pat Dengis in the 1935's Boston Marathon.
D. Kelley lived in Arlington Massachusetts.
The word "hacker" (Para. 1) most probably means"______".
A. highly recognizable names behind many of the computer technologies used today
B. the negative connotation of those computer users
C. a game, employing the tools that are readily available via the Internet
D. people who break into computer systems