Question 1 sort of feels like another essay question where the good answer [to "which viewpoint is best"] is "it depends," but the "correct" answer is "let's see how well I can support one of these viewpoints by selectively ignoring scenarios when the others are more applicable." Which reminds me of the SAT. Seems like there's some consistency between standardized testing in the US and in China -- it's crappy everywhere (although certainly done with more style in China).