326 -We learn from the passage that pwes -----. A) are a form of entertainment solely for the rich and their friends
B) cannot be attended by people who do not have their own reed mats
C) are performed by actors who come from extremely rich families
D) can be seen by anyone who's interested, and don't require tickets
E) were originally designed to entertain princes and princesses
327 -The author concludes that the clowns at pwes are humorous ---- . A) although they wear traditional clothing and costume
B) because the pwes are so often very boring
C) as they manage to make the audience laugh a lot
D) despite the fact that they make long, tedious speeches
E) since clowns everywhere are thought to be funny
A lost tribe of Stone Age people known as the Tasaday was discovered in the tropical rain forest in
the Philippines in the 1970s. The tribe consisted of 24 people, with completely unique customs and
language. They displayed no aggressive tendencies, either to outsiders or each other. They reached
decisions at informal meetings at which men and women spoke equally. Age alone commanded
respect. They lived a nomadic existence, and knew nothing of farming. Living mostly on wild
potatoes, fruits and bamboo shoots, the Tasaday derived some protein from crabs and small fish.
Monkey meat was considered a delicacy to be brought out only on special occasions. Although they
appeared in good health, they practised no medicine, and confessed to leaving the sick to die.
328 -It is understood from the passage that the Tasaday ---- . A) are generally friendlier to strangers than they are to one another
B) have survived without the benefit of modern technology
C) look more like monkeys than humans
D) cultivated bamboo and fruits
E) discovered in the 1970s consisted of equal numbers of men and women
329 -The author suggests that in Tasaday society, ----- . A) both sexes have equal status in decision making
B) women have similar roles to most Western cultures
C) spoke a language similar to the language of the Philippines
D) the oldest member takes decisions alone
E) the young are cared for by the old
