71. The passage begins with the presentation of the American research university ____.

1. in a unique way
2. in a jealous tone
3. in the eyes of outsiders
4. out of personal admiration

72. The traditional model of the US research university ____.

1. determines the complexity of the single-discipline department
2. is well established with competition among its departments
3. ensures the success and prestige of each single department
4. is characterized by the department-based structure

73. The structure of the US research university, the author contends, needs to be stretched ____.

1. to change the way scientific research is done along the discipline
2. to promote individuality and creativity in doing science
3. to address the current interdisciplinary challenges
4. to advance the discipline-based department

74. In addition to the department-based structure, the pecking order ____.

1. remains unchallenged as the name of the game
2. fosters unfair competition at the American institution
3. contributes to insufficient interdisciplinary collaboration
4. makes uneven allocations of financial resource among the US universities

75. What can be inferred from the question; But how does it serve a society in which people may have to retrain and recreate their careers throughout their adult lives?

1. The American societal structure has an impact on that of the research university.
2. College students need to be trained to be dedicated to the social value of science.
3. The modern research university ought to change the way it serves the middle class.
4. The established model serves as an obstacle to the best service of the society.

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