7. Compared with the tone of Passage 1. the tone of Passage 2 is more 求异/态度

　　(A) optimistic

　　(B) appreciative

　　(C) impartial

　　(D) uncertain

　　(E) irreverent

　　分析：P2对Shakespeare是负面态度及讽刺。选表达负面的选项。

　　8. In line 17, "familiar" most nearly means 词汇题

　　(A) sociable

　　(B) presumptuous：of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

　　(C) ordinary

　　(D) closely acquainted

　　(E) easily recognized

　　分析：Familiar：well known from long or close association;(familiar with)having a good knowledge of

　　9. The final sentence in Passage 2 is best interpreted as 推理题

　　(A) a self-deprecating acknowledgment that the author is not an expert on Shakespeare

　　(B) a factual observation about the extent of the public's knowledge of literature

　　(C) a humorous admission that a great deal remains unknown about Shakespeare's life

　　(D) a derisive comment about the public's lack of real engagement with Shakespeare's work

　　(E) a snide commentary on the public's willingness to believe rumors