A Quantitative metrics system will be soon abolished. B Qualitative performance is more valued by committees. C Synthetic assessment is now adopted by institutions. D Quantitative versus qualitative debate will disappear.

A a warning of possible threats therein. B a qualitative example for others to follow. C a disproof of quantitative evaluation. D a support to enlightenment institutions.

A Full discussions among experts over metrics. B Fair criteria of institutions to devise metrics. C Clear knowledge of the purpose of new metrics. D Definitive definition by scientists of metrics.

A the confusion of scientists about evaluation criteria. B the ineffectiveness of evaluation measures applied. C the ignorance of decision-makers to metrics influence. D the incompetence of the assessment committee.

A Most researchers are not aware of assessment criteria. B Superficial evaluation could lead to misconceptions. C Community service is highly admired by the academia. D Current assessment system distorts scientists'behavior.

A undermine the current charging mode of Internet. B break the balance between advertisement and payment. C slash the competence of Apple's software development. D decline the vibrancy of the whole Internet business.

A Sacrificing the market for the progress of ad-blocking technology. B Trading the user experience with the free Internet business. C Permitting advertisement in exchange for free Internet surfing. D Allowing consumer's participation for free online content.

A software detection. B charging services. C screening advertisement. D technology creation.

A ad-blocking supporters. B technology followers. C ad-free objectors. D youngsters.

A sidestepping ad-blocking technology. B changing themselves to survive. C protesting Apple's new practice. D turning to consumers for help.