What work was written by Samuel Johnson, who praised the Chinese civil service examinations?
A. Essay on the Morals and Customs of Nations
B. Dictionary of the English Language
C. The Presentation of Uigur Captives
D. Dissertation on Oriental Gardening
Answer: B
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