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SC » ABN THERE 2+ ‘Today, historians believe the Aztecs, whose 2S. in Mexico is date at around the sixth century, First lived in the northwest of the country. They hid a define” 34°" “far tis rephon because they settled ‘there and ruled the area until the start ofthe sixteenth century. This came toa end with the aot ‘Mexico by the Spanish in 1521, ‘Thankfily, many traces of his, civilization remain 27, _ Mexico in the form of the ruins of ancient temples. These were built in" 28. of the Aztec kings and gods. Religion was actually a(n) 29,__ part of Aztec culture. They worshipped® many gods and often made sacrifices to ensure thatthe of fife ould comin, Long may thei legacy live nt ESS y AG even etgenon REE wonbip HIE lercy AE 2, 22, By 2, 4, 6 6B 2. 2. 29, 30, Fee Ca Race ha bon rs ww. mei se Eaten oe bsoiaraed (A) Instead, the parades biggest draw is the children, daw HRST AIA (B) The fest three days are dedicated to eating vegetarian foo. (©) The fun, or rather “bun,” doesn’t stop there, for the festival also includes a midnight bun-grabbing (D) This festival dates back tothe late eighteenth contury, when, according to legend, both pirates and disease eek the land Imagine arriving on an island and seeing giant towers of delicious-looking buns. Tha's what youl see if you go to Cheung Chau, located just off the coast of Hong Kong, during the Bun Festiva. n of 6-1 conaninenseat) 6100382.82. PETA gL (Bon Fa) 6 + (DG Te Fa Se rest Ba 31 For protection, the loals turned to the Taoist sea god Pak Tai. They paraded through the stecets witha state of Pak Tai, hoping the god would drive away evil spitts. They also gave up eating ‘meat fora period of time as a fonm of sacrifice. Later, when peace and health were back tothe island, the ater back fo. HEL FR locals turned these practices into an annual event, “Today, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is held over the course of five days, usually in late April or carly May. $2, Dung this pid, huge bamboo towers covered with buns ate setup nar Pak Ta Tele, EETRESRN RTE MESN yn) Met ed PRT eh Hn ed The festival also features a colorful parade, which reenacts* the original parade that was held fo drive vay evil spirits, Marching bands and Ton dancers bring cheer to theses, bu these a6 the atcactions, 2, Dressed as gods, tadional caricters, oF modern heres, they appear 9 float through the air above the crowds, but in eat the kids are held up by hide ste! frames 4, Paricipnts* mst clin up tower covered with buns and take as many as possible nthe nd, festival goer receive buns ffom the towers fr good lack. OF eoune, these buns are no longer suitable for eating, being already old and dry. On the other hand, the steaming buns that are also passed ‘out to everyone that day are meant to be enjoyed ‘The annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival isa source of pride for the island community and a delightful 38. ES) thee arent the main stracons + Fo ‘experience for visitors. Be se to put it on your ist perience for Vistas Ba sue fo pat on your ist © ia m5] Au (AYE) ital RFE BE ramet PERELEL print 0s ise he eden fg he kis ADP» 3L__D 2B, 34 GHOST The fn, of ater “bo” doesn't ap Were) SHBRCMSTLATIS SHAS + ACLINILE “bum-gbing const, STFU sbi AAEM) Ve HE: 20% (35 B36 GH 24-37 E394} - BME) 35. IFWERAEEMIGH ESE A IS: RAEI I = The horror movie I watched last night was so scary that it made my b stand __on at yum te) VL ROM: 12% KER foe hae a fees : ia? ere = Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival During the Ghost Festival, people in Taiwan usually make offerings to the deceased in the form of food and drink se up on outdoor tables. This is done withthe hope that the spivits coming back from the underworld during the Ghost Month will finally be able to rest in peace and not make any touble inthe world of the living, “The Keelung Mid-Suinmer Ghost Festival isthe biggest event of is kind in northern Taiwan, Besides the Chupu Alte’s preparation of offerings for the pudu*, religious rites® are also performed at certain temples in Keelung city during this period. Below is the schedule for the annual celebrations. Check to see which activities interest you and pick one oft to join! Date ‘Time | —_Activity Location “Transportation Day 12 of the ‘seventh tunar month | 1830 | Warm-Up Show | Chupu Altar Square | Bus or on foot @ Tianliao River Day 14 ofthe Wister Lantern bank: gathering seventh lunar month | 1% Parade () Keelung City Onort parading Day eof the Releasing Water | Wanghaistang Ba sor alin seventh funar month | 2° | Lanterns Mangiaisieng Pay | Burr ee TS fie | i900 | peZoneyuan | Chupu Altar Bus or on foot 3k to and from Keelung Railway Station end 36, JOR A AS MAAR» PARES ERT « You need to make rose 37. SSUES MUN SLES ty BS» MEE EW BE ENE © “The Mexicans embrace death and regard it s a part of life instead of ignoring and fearing i 38, RRA a 1S PORES SERIE TIES ABELIAN AEM + (would rather...) That's why they would rather celebrate death on the Day ofthe Dead than moum for those who have ied 39, ESE A TET» CEPT a OPAC a HERE ATED « thought to.) During this festival, the spirits are thought 1o return and reunite with ther living family mem 40. TEMPERS EERE)» ai — CSOT A if you want to have dinner at that ‘EONS 72 MENT EG (Tinton Riverbank)» TIE: NOD » He 1 RARE IE = WAL 2-DAY 50 ERE ICMR» TRAIN ( Wanghasang Bay) 29)» A=W OLE TSI » PTAC £2, AMMAR MMT + FMRI RF» TALS: PURULENT 62 BE py HEE roigios ite FESS, (A 40. Which ofthe folowing statements about the Chupu Altar is NOT true? (3%) (A) People gather at its square to takepart in the wate lantern parade. (€B) Ifyou want attend the warm-up show, you can get there by bus (C) The Chupu Alter will prepare offerings forthe ghosts during the festival (D) Two activities are held there as part ofthe Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival ‘What canbe inferred from the above text? (3%) (A) People can release the water lanterns on the Tianliao River. (B) There are thee activites held on the same day but at different times. (©) The other temples in Keelung City won't do anything during the festival (D) The place wiere the water lanterns are released is fr from the Keelung Railway Staton 42. Why do the Taiwanese prepare offerings forthe deceased during the Ghost Festival? Find the answer inthe text above and wit it in a fll rentence. (6%) ‘They hope thatthe spitts coming back from the underworld during the Ghost Month will finaly be ‘able to rest in peace and not make any trouble in the world ofthe living. (DanBS a 7 ® Lessons Kyoto: The Heart of Japan mw ae Pr 1, SEPARA : 20% ‘magnificent 1, Measuring 21,196 kilometers, the Great Wall of China is known as ave ofthe most m___tpleces of architecture in history, siveature _2. Unlike his brother, who takes great interest in science, Caleb shows passion for susie, painting, |__¢ tot ee entrance 3, lange numberof fans were lined up atthe © ofthe music fll, wating to ‘wath thee favorite band inthe concert appearance 4, Personally, I don't care much about @ person's ae, a8 1b ‘beauty counts more tha aster looks. fam sam leisurely _s. Absredsigg vise moved to the countryside and led a__yand fee life [eciosly 6, Wi the hlp the doco, the il who pha icy ing can now ae ave that inner speak just like other eildren of his ag. instruments _7_tn this music elas, students can choose to learn one of several i___t, including the drums, flute, oF violin, splendid, On the Mid-Autumn Festival, i is a tradition for Chinese people to ge together with their family members to observe the (splendor) full moon and eat moon cakes. saceful___9, Anyone who knows Jayden will be impressed by his gentle manner of speaking and (race) behavior. (historic) stil have not reached agreement as to how the Egyptian pyramids were build RG TL SERIA | 20% 18-18 P 719 ao» DLAI) Apr tom HET 2 = 14. be seen 10 VR BB ‘When people think of Japanese culture, they often think of geishas. Geishas are famous around the world for their __1/.__ beauty. Indeed, among the traditional professions that Japan _12__, geisha is best-known to people, 12 playing an important role in local culture, geishas are also very popular with tourists. Many people are eager to visit tralitionalarcas where geishes ean be seen 14, — on the streets, Truly itis women __{5, _ the geisha industry so important in Japan's traditional ealture. Almost sinee the beginning, those working __16,__ this profession have all been female 17. tradition for so long, geisha is an identity that is dificult to become. Neatly all the Historians 10, apprentices* or maiko in Wester Japan join a geisha house or okiya when they're just fifteen. Even though they are chosen to stay, they may not perform as geishas in public __18.___ years of training, 19.__ the training goes, they spend their days learning about art, musi, and current events and Pub wesereaen 71 Pema) 15. tes tha. 2 17. Having bon 2-74 Ast hs been. EADPRIVEAFING) + a. without. MEA practicing the aditional kyomai dance. _20__ reason why i's so hard to become a geisha is that this profession involves making many sacrifices. Fora start, these women work very hard only getting one or {so days off month, In addition, they're not allowed 49 maze, or eve to use sl pln! BE apprentice BE (A JIL (A) delicate (By glassy (©) shimmering —_(D) authentic (© 312, (A)blossoms (@) stuns (©) boasts (D) masters (B13, (A)Regardless of (BY Apart from ——_(C) Instead of (D) Thanks to (B14 walked (B) 10 walk, (©) walk (D) for walking (© JIS. (A) to make @) make (©) that make (D) what make ( D )16, (A) beside (B) without (around (D) throughout (D1. (AjIthasheen _(B)thaving been (C) Tohave been _(D) Having been (© 18, (A)butto complete (B)not to complete (C) without completing) for completing (A919. (AAS faras (B)Aslongas —(C)Assoonas——_(D) As wellas, ( D 20. (A)Any (B) One (©) Other (D) Another THT, SCRUB: 20% (SEITE ) (A) deliberate (B) express (© dressed (Py appene Odi 2) historic [Every year, millions of tourists Nock to Kyoto, Japan. The city’s culture and scenery make i a popular holiday __2/. 1's also famous for its _22. sites and rch trations, One of these traditions is a _23.__ century-old festival known at Kemasi Hajime, This event takes Place in the winter every year, on January 4. On this day, members of the Kemati Preservation Society assemble outside Kyoto’s Shimogamo Shrine. They usually _24__ at around two pam. 25. in traditional court costumes and large priest hats, they start to play a unique game called Kem Many spectators aso gather at the famous _26__ to watch this game and gaze at the beautiful traditional clothing, _27. their stunning suits, the players kick around a small ball made of deerkin Although similar to soecer, Kemari has no winners or losers. The players simply 28. themselves by kicking the ball back and forth with each other. During the game, they make a 28, _ attempt to kick the 150-gram “mari” as high into the air as possible, At the same time, they __30.__ their high spirits by () destination iving out shout of “Oh!” and "Ya. Visitors are sure to get a kick out of this Kyoto favorit! 2s 2H Besse 24, 25 ig 26, __E m1 pw, A 80, i TV, BREE : 99% 26. PPE ALLA» HU nde 28. delight ones” CHAU » SELENA ‘The Klyomizu-dera Temple is one ofthe altactions that 1ourits seldom muss when traveling to Kyoto, First built in honor ofthe eleven-headed Buddhist goddess of mercy inthe year 790, this has been one of the city’s most important spiritual sites for centuries. 30. cxpshih pris PERUSE Lying on a hill beside the Otowa waterfall, Kyomizr-dera or “Cleansing Waters," looks out over Japan's former eapital and offers wonderful views of the city. This is especially true during the fall, when the colored leves of nearby tres light up the surcounding rocky landscape. On the walk up to this scenic ‘wonder, one can also enjoy all the attractions of Teapot Lane with its numerous stores selling local eras 6100382SY ARMENIAN A ROBE (&) RBAEE: (©) iTW : (O) TERRE One of the special legends associated with the temple ie based on a tradition which originated in Japan's Edo period (1603-1868), At the time, devoted Buddhist visitors stared jumping from the temple's 13.meter high stage, believing that their wishes would be granted by the gods if they were to survive the fall, Although over 84% ofthe 234 recorded jumpers managed to do s, the practice was prohibited from 1872 onwards ‘Today, vistors tur instead to the waterfall to have their wishes ranted, Since Otowa is said wo have ‘magical powers, people drink and wash thir hands with its waters in order to have their prayers answered, Whether you're a believer or not, Kyomizu-dera is a mustsce for people fortunate enough to find themselves in Kyoto. 32, 129855 Heike protic a (A )31. Where is this passage likely to appear? (A) Ina travel guide, (B) Ina medical magazine, (©) Ina geography book. (O)ina ‘Why did people stop jumping from the high stage of Kyomizu-dera? (A) The stage had been seriously damaged by the jumpers. {(B) They stopped believing inthe magical power of surviving a jump, (©) Too many people died from the stage jumping, (D) They were no longer allowed to jump, Based on this passage, which ofthe following statements is true? and delicacies POMEL EIS + itcture ma (D3, nar fee KE Cc 933. (A) Spring, with the leaves of tres changing colors, is the best season for people t visit Kyomizu-dera, (8) People can arive at Teapot Lane by going up the hill rom Kyomize-dera (C) Many people believe that drinking the water of Otowa can make their wishes come true. (D) Otowa waterfall has long been the place where people pray to an elevencheaded goddess ‘5A RRM ARARSCHCSNSCH + SIAC + AN ABRRLEL Sm « DLRACHIA 25e OUCE V. 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Te cys bet Night kt: 17:00.22:00 ‘ara ps every ecand Sty. © opening Hours: 9:00-1:00 ‘nce «Many toss vs his station for the view of the sunset reflstig om the Beach Before i, Whats more, you ean sample the fs esfd the oa estan nay eee I ATOR RNG RUE AROREN DS 40 90411» AOE eRe SRO PRINGLE» mT TANT (anon AGE 12 stems 35. se «5 Pit eerie oir Sein eRe - Arm B27 Lego Dream House» 15 $0 RED Eva PINE ARTME 1 Lawn Concert 2» Amn "EARLS Hanan Suton» Fae’ Market SBE FSET tae Concert ‘A muricovers are invited to this outdoor concert at Pale Park which stoking pce on the second weekend of ‘Ai You ean buy snack fom the fod tacks or prepare your o¥n pene © opening Hours: 11:00-22:00 9 to branstne Ths whew you on il your avi oe Denon tcl Hay ny Src cay bo bate xe Wi eno en eS Lage mpc it cnt Yor ony wey om © Opening Hours: ary ty Tek 080-1090 Rel Teck 1001930 3 LED FBUR AED (Gy AEE « THURSO (B34. Which ofthe folowing is the best slogan for this brochure? (2%) (A) Take @ Fun Camping Trip! (B) Enjoy Your Colorful Vacation! (C) Experience Overseas Working Holiday! (D) Explore Ancient Civilizations in the World! Sener Roe a ge li ay eee sna (etn © [ivitininawaiaie ih 35. According to the above discussion, ill in the names of the tourist spots to satisfy their needs for the first day tip. (6%) (1) Spot 1: _Lego Drearn House > (2) Spot 2: _Lawn Concert_ > (3) spot 3: ( B )36, On which day on the calendar should Ann and Eva book thir hotel inorder to make i to every activity : in their itinerary? G%) se cays wan 3a ano wan ms VL iE: 20% (37 B38 18 24} 39% 41 WR A - 40H 41 BA) 37, HSA — PNM CM. Ali)» Bb ACPA Le ES + ‘The Lins drove to Mt. Alexey in the morning so that they could —_f©3s! their eyes _ on the beautiful sunrise thee. 38, (hea (RTS + PAO Jasper LEA A = ‘The manager talked fo each applicant and found tht Jasper __sio0d __out__ from the rest. 39, Corey #1 8s) Kelly AE Croke ) 3 (H.-F EN i + Corey broke the news t» Kelly on the telephone instead of telling her face to face. 40, ARH FMT > PHI WARNE ( wander )« ‘Aer the witch tumed the prince into an ugly frag. he was often seen wandering/to wander by the pone: 41, EES EO A» oh ERMA He would not become « human again until a princess fll in love with him and kissed him, Hanana Station3 a BY cesson6 My Lite in Your Hands ee 1, SURE MMLTRBE : 20% __sevoted __1, Dr, Smith d_ted himself to his medical career. He spent more time with his patients than with his family appreciation 2. The wrote leter of thanks to the kind Indy in a__n of her aa ‘viumph__ Tim ented his ams int__h when he heard that he'd come in fist inthe speech contest huushh___4.'Somncone posted a gal fa an ening deg nine. Hs _hetnn of the dog has cuned 6H anger among vi \uiton __5, Bons parents cannot support his college edueation, so he needs to wark part-time to paythet sobbing 6, Elisabeth couldn't helps bing when she learned that she hadn't been accepted by ber inte wlvesy shor 7. Atough Tey seventy yout dhe ha very soseg 48 Now Bac scadenle 0 ound very wel noo Wh er wing (cay rome, she won a scholarship toa tap university, BRE picving 9, ater te ene Secdent, thee fil ad ob conti y ‘tend rltes 1 to climb sevind__10, AThianese sack known a frtane mins dtionsly made wih nd) rice and brown sugat. an a RI: 20% -Abeadh eB ARLE ttm TSM: 2030 12. make @ name for oneself j% ‘The Feast ofthe Rosary was completed in 1506. This masterpiece is as beautiful and moving any work of art you'll ever see, and is considered to be Albrecht Dares finest ofl painting. At the time, the Gorman artist had already 12. _ name for himelf end was living in Venice. a sty he soon came to tove. 1 stmthing uel EG (C aS 1S-eaneald afro VR HB: 14 on in HAN 1G ula ‘The portrait "73." was also dear to Durer‘ heart. It was commissioned by a banker, Jakob Fugger, who was hom 14. _ arch merchant family. Fugger could __1S. _ to support talented ansts, and had in fact previously hosted Darer for several months in Augsburg, Germany. It was _I6._ exactly a ‘century later, in 1606, that Emperor Rudolf I of Austria bought the port fom the Fugeer fumily. Today, the highly valued masterpiece hangs in the Czech National Gallery MMSE wens nen 81 cormibetranm) ‘The two main aubjecs ofthe panting tre the Vingin Mary and the Christ child on hee lap. Slighly beneath this pair of central figures __{8, _ «wo lines of kneeling worshippers. These lines extend ether tothe left 19. _ to the right of the Virgin Mother and Daby Jesus. _ 20 on thine the two ave handing out rose wreaths to the faithful pope, the emperor and other religious leaders at thei feet. Also included in the work are several small infan-like anges, and a selportrat ofthe long Sioa me aa ( © 12, (A) gave (B) set (©) made, (D) get PRR te eae a Me mec OE CMJ Giei,._Neplgsaee “pga wt ees (ee ie EE aes gatas ton Cae tay mite tas Raye cle eR ae one Cele aee mee oe ee exh aes Seer Me a oa (sym ane Ske esa oh U1, SCRESEIR ; 20% (RAGE ) Se a 5 (dkcngen mae (omme ——_oade Greetanne ‘The Prayer jor the Potato Crop was painted in 1857. I is one ofthe __2/. French artist Miles finest works. The painting shows two poor farmers standing ina field. It looks like they've heard the ringing ofthe church boll. Their heads are bowed and they're saying a(n) 22. On the __28, _ ground a their feet lies a basket of potatos. It is obvious thatthe two farmers are struggling to __24, _, They are —25__ God for help in their time of need ‘A(n) _26.__ thing about this artwork is that Millet add a church inthe background a year or two later. The church in the distance can __27,__ be seen, but it's thee for sure, Therefore, i looks like the two farmers started praying when they heard the ringing of the church bel. Millet also changed the painting's name, soit became __28.__ The Angelus, This refers to a(a) _28, Latin prayer that people used to say. They prayed three times a day: ance in the morning, once at noon, and once atthe end of the working day when they could finally _ 30, — from their back-breaking labors, Today, Mille’s The Angelus can be viewed atthe Orsay Museum in Paris 21. 2H 23, __D 4, __G 2s, 26, 27, aA 20 eh 0. 8. Be sy prayer i 22. on he rng rund a tit es abuse 9AM » 271-can barely basket 6100382.IV, RRRAEIB : 8% (A) More important than financial help, however, was the emotional support and encouragement that ‘Theo always gave Vincent, especially during the latter's most psychologically troubled moments (B) Some believe Theo passed away from grief after losing his brother (C) Vincent's career seomed finally tobe taking off, but his mind continued to unwind. (D) Ie wasn’t until Theo advised Vincent to become an artist thatthe later decided to Follow this path. ‘Vincent van Gogh is one of the most important names in the world oF art, though it wasn’t until after his death thatthe artist gined widespread atenton,I¢ was largely thanks to th brotherly love and support ‘of Theo, Vincents younger sibling, that he was able to pursue his dream, ‘The brothers got their start inthe art world by Working fora well-known art deaer in Holland, W ‘Theo moved up in his postion, Vincent, being less ambitious, left the company in search of his tre calling. He worked as teachor in England but soon returned to Holland after deciding to rch. After a failed attempt at religious studies at a university, Vincent accepted a position af a preacher* in a coal-mining region in the south of Belgium. However, that position did not lst long either. _3 Being a struggling artist meant never having enough money. Aware of his brother's financial Aificulties, Theo supported Vincent aad continued to do $0 for the rst of Vincents life. 32. In 1886, Vincent moved to Arles, France, where the weather and the surrounding cofors inspired his autistry. This is where Vincent produced many of his most famous works, including The Starry Night ‘Three years later, Vincent's mental state bepan to decline, soe checked himself into a mental hospital. He oninved to pnt while inthe hospital and rent numb af his works to. Theo, who arranged t exhibit them tothe public. 33, _ In the summer of 1890, he shot himself and died.» -"> 2 teins natn ste ‘After Vincent's death, Theo's own health began to suffer, too. He died just six months after Vincent. 24, _ Stil, Vincent and Theo are together in death, buried sie by sie in France. HE preacher SBE 3h DA V. 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(896) Theo passed any 186) He (Theo) dd tTeaP i trong a ett) VIBE: 12% REBT ‘The information below is ftom a museum brochure, which gives directions for visitors to follow. Please read it carefully and answer the following questions Adinesion Whe sti oes ‘Shop Fintan Second Fors 4 Souvenirs are available hew, G Dine Photography for personal use ‘Museum Food Center Adults (age 13 and above). isallowed. ‘Awide variety of selections | $22.00 ($20.00 online) appealing to all ages at the | Children (ages 2-12) $18.00 Reproduction or commercial use of photographs is not Lower Level. (816,00 ontine) permitted, Café One iden (under 2): Free or safety concerns, selfie First Floor Members: Free sticks ae not acceptable, Visitors with gourmet tastes. | Seniors (age 65+): $19.00 Visitors eannot use tripods and Café Zone (817.00 online) lights when taking pictures Fourth Floor ‘Shudents: $19.00 ($17.00 online) Light meals an sucks, (B40, Terese is visting the mussum with her grandparents, Kids, and finds fom work, Which place willbe mot suitable for them to have lich? (3%) (A) Café Zone {B) Museum Food Contr, (©) Cate One (©) Museuns Cate. ( D )41 Three college student plant see the exibition inthe museum, and one of them wil ake his 6 year-old brother with him. How much do they have to pay if they buy ther tickets online? ow), (ays, (@)ss7 ssi (0) $67, 42. Due to safety concerns, __sellie sticks _and_wipods and lights are not allowed ‘hen taking photographs in the museum. 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For ‘example, the complex issue of global warming likely __19.__ in hives dying, However the biggest 14. find +i a 10VR MOOS names wm nm 1S HUUERESCANCDYSIR AEN « (a) NLL AE = €) MaE () >880 ei boehiver. That 9-1 carmetniaa) 16. REF Ran UEDA wake es» AEM BARE SB AIRE « LADY 17 ARSE) BEM = (A) ALEC) I (0) HIE 18 FERRI) 8 (10) 9H: (> problem appears o be pesticides, which ete bes” bodies when they vst plans and eause brain damage. —20_, the bees cant find food or thie way home. I realy care about bes and I hope o take over my {grandpa bee fam one ay, so 'm being careful now to buy food grown witht pesticides [E51 ( © 1, (A)Been familiar (B) Tobe familiar (C) Fam (D) Be familiar (A )12. (on Bin © with by (BIB. (A) deserve (B) reproduce (©) cons (D) recognize [LO © 914. (A) this (B) that oi (D) what (DIS. (A) everywhere on the farm (B) somewhere out there (©) coming out of nowhere (D) nowhere to be found (CD16. 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Hower ao has an onl ice eye one tp ois ea, giving the nest fol af five yes. Tes eye have dee fntons sio03se.ethose on the sides ofthe head detect ptr, whereas those onthe top ofthe head sea light 2. Because the eyes onthe top of a e's head are highly capable of sensing light, Bes are able to se the uneven on extiemely cloudy days, Therefore, bess can tse their ees to find their way based on thir position in relation tothe sun, no matter wha he weather i ike 2. Ody, bee’ eye are hry, However, far fom geting inthe way, these tiny hairs on thesurices of bees eyes are used 0 recognize the dieetion ofthe wind so that a bee ean safely on windy days CF course, these fact about bees” eyes are just afew ofthe numerous fascinating features that make thet insets one ofthe mos! important creatures on ou planet Es undoedy MRO species Hl nouble BEE ( D )31, What does the passage mainly discuss? (0 Some unique features about bee's ba (B) Some mysteries about bees lying abilities (C) Some reasons why bees are disappearing, (Some interesting fats sbou bees eyes. SAAT ERROR 3 What can be inferred from the passage? SREP AS CEPA A ERE (A) Bees are abe to recognize the direction ofthe wind £10) (B) is very itoul forbes to distinguish eet om a square. (© Although bes have muliple ees, oly two of them ae functional (©) ees ony ly on sunny days becate strong winds are not safe fo them, (B33. 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These offerings keep the ghosts happy, 20 making sure they will return tothe land ofthe dead when Ghost Month i over. dg Similarly, ian people have __2%, and celebrated the Pchum Ben festival for hundreds of| years. Its said that during Pehum Ben, the gates of hell are opened. _22.__, food is provided forthe ‘ghosts who travel through them. South Korea also has a similar festival called Chuseok, when people tempts to hang around with her, hoping CBI, Ce Is, (©) sand out from (D) fall in love with festival \weleome spirits returning to earth and wear white as a symbol of _23.__ and respet. | Finally, some Christian countries, particularly Catholic ones, celebrate All Saints’ Day, a day 24. is filled with celebration. On this festival, people leave ether flowers __25. “aller gits where their loved ons rbd Ws ot onl the dead who ae honored But ls many important bil fees (D916. (A) turn nto (B) leaves behind (©) make; for (0) sete te" (DIT. 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If you visit Okinawa, be sure to take advantage ofits perfect diving conditions; n particular, consider exporing the islands’ many _ 27 cor ees, which hows millions of tropical fish, SSNS BP Visiting Okinawa sls involves coming. _2f” wih istry The islands feature countess World Worl bate sites, aswel a the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. Here, vistors cn be seen 29, all about how Okinava was tacked in 1945. _30,_ the Japanese army in Okinawa, the Allies Jetthe singe for ending the war once and fo al, 30.8) Ving 48H In conclusion, with its great beaches, diving condons, and history, Okinawa has something for everyone (© )26. (A) that (8) which (©) where (D) when (B27. (A) miserable (B) magnificent (©) sorrowful (D) ambitions (A )28 (A) face to face (B) a far as (©) in no time. (D) nowhere 0 be found (© 929. (A) team (8) leaned (©) learning (0) to learning ( D 30. (A) Beat (B) Beaten (©) To beat (D) By beating 52 LV AO + Ty THD, SCRIBE: 10% ( HEREBY )9.poy tide. 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During these travels, he had to __37 the kindness of strangers while studying under various masters. _38.__, he rana very large workshop in Rome. __39. ‘he was capable of ereating paintings in his own workshop, criti say his work declined there. However, he did manage to complete many great masterpieces and to __40.__ atthe Vatican, There, visitors ean still sce these works to this day in the world famous Raphael Rooms. cextseme ‘of forest are eut down to make more farmland, Studies have shovsn that in 8,000 years of human activity, dy lost around half ofits forests, Since 1990 alone, we have lost three peccent of our Habitat loss affects a huge number of species around the world, According to the Intemational Union for Conservation of Natue, bout 2,000 mammals are affected by habitat loss, whi pn ta for88 pronto el specs at arin danger of going extinct, S, wit cn be done sp this tet? Vint etn, ore ea i iid, och aan ur, Ton ee bch no wees an be eu dow nd no ning lloged. 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(C) Half ofthe world’s forests were cut down between 1990 and 1999, (D)A large percentage of species are dying out because of habitat loss. (A. )45. Whats the tone ofthe author ofthis passage? (A) Worried. (B) Excited. (©) Catious (D) Furious AS RIERA SMSO EMS PTERIE EMAAR AML AERA CT Amr evER BEANE V. BiB: 20% ( 46% 47> 48 B49 BRM ) 46, Van Gogh 882 288+} 7UbHC IR KANAB Z— « (Das aie Sy ME ag) 3 as fi Van Gogh is thought tobe one of the greatest aris of the nineteenth ent ad nr va An ar 47, FR ER AEHA WE ETA BEAT «Co ——_ Sa However it was not uni he had died tha he was recognized by people around sama: 10% eerie Es orld E 29. NRA © HIE BAR 48. SEREIAD + Nook Adah PHA BEF RCTS FLAROGLPY« Cncther.nor..) By far the biggest cause of animal habitat fos i human activity in the past 50 yeaa alone, the ccarth’s human population has doubled to around seven billion. Alongside this growth, many cities and towns have become larger, and animal habitats have shrunk, Much of this habitat toss has to do with farming: with more people on earth, more fod is required. Every year, round 177,000 square kilometers Because ofthe heavy traffic, neither Noah nor Adah likes to go out during ong holidays. 49, EATER ES STE “They would rather stay at home than go to places that/which are crowded.