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B) criticize    the author  of  Passage 1   for his outmoded    research.
C) introduce new findings that offer a new take on an old debate.
D) give a detailed account of an average laboratory research setup.

39 .From the information presented in Passage 2, it can be inferred that


A) humans   and primates    stemmed from    a   common  ancestor.
B) the author of Passage 2 rejects Darwin’s theory of human evolution.
C) human ancestors required a certain level of intelligence before they could see the
efficiency of bipedalism.
D) the debate surrounding human bipedalism was resolved in 2007.

40 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?


A) Lines    39-40   (“After...bias”)
B) Lines 44-47 (“It is...cause”)
C) Lines 54-56 (“A study...energy”)
D) Lines 56-59 (“Three...humans”)

41 .The authors of both passages would most likely agree with which of the following?


A) Bipedalism   and human   intelligence    evolved at  the same    time    in  history.
B) If primates were to walk on two legs, they would expend less energy.
C) Primates would expend as much energy as humans if the two went grocery shopping.
D) Human use of hands and human intelligence are likely connected in the evolutionary
process.

42 .What is the primary difference in the way Passages 1 and 2 incorporate new information?


A) Passage  1   uses    contemporary    analogies   while   Passage 2   uses    modern  scientific
research.
B) Passage 1 dismisses newer scientific research while Passage 2 uses it sparingly.
C) Passage 1 uses new scientific research while Passage 2 is more interested in
deductive reasoning.
D) Passage 1 is eager to incorporate new materials while Passage 2 dismisses any
theories that come after Darwin’s.
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