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But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

The main point from the author's view is that:

  1. man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers.
  2. man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.
  3. man's soul and spirit are immortal.
  4. man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear weapons.
  5. human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The answer is E, because the author talks about survival and the threats of annihilation.



But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

The phrase `go to the brink' in the passage means:

  1. retreating from extreme danger.
  2. declaring war on each other.
  3. advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.
  4. negotiating for peace.
  5. committing suicide.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The answer is C, because he wanted the war to start, but she wanted to keep peace and not show that he was encouraging it.



But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

In the author's opinion:

  1. huge stockpiles of destructive weapons have so far saved mankind from a catastrophe.
  2. superpowers have at last realized the need for abandoning the production of lethal weapons.
  3. mankind is heading towards complete destruction.
  4. nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal weapons are trying hard to avoid actual conflict.
  5. there is a silver lining over the production of deadly weapons.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The answer is D, because the author clearly states the opinion of nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal weapons that are now trying hard to avoid actual conflict.



But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

`Irrepressible' in the second line means:

  1. incompatible
  2. strong
  3. oppressive
  4. unrestrainable
  5. unspirited

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The answer is D, because irrepressible means unrestrainable which means death or a dark side.






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