36. Which of the following sentences best summarizes this passage?
(A) One needs to acknowledge human imperfection and embrace the idea of consolation.
(B) The philosophy of consolation may rescue us from pain and direct us to enduring happiness.
(C)Our beliefin original sin has been detrimental to the possibility of human progress.
(D) It is comforting to know that no man is an island.
(E) Our superstitions and credulity have impeded our capacity to strive for human perfectibility.

32. When an Austen heroine arrives at the “well-being triangle,” she ， (A) seeks social support. (B) faces her mid-life crisis. (C) bypasses the middle income trap. (D) reaches her anger threshold. (E) matures into a well-rounded character.

33. According to the passage, what is most likely the moral lesson for Austen’s female readers? (A) Women should appear to be eating a lot but secretly keep a strict diet. (B) Women can sometimes indulge herself in luxuries. (C) Women should be cunning when facing oppressive situations in the patriarchal society. (D) Women should not confine herself in the domestic environment. (E) Women should not exercise too much.

34. How is Elizabeth Bennet described in the passage? (A) selfish (B) determined (C) superstitious (D) sarcastic (E) passive

35. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “out of sorts” in the second paragraph of the passage? (A) cheerful (B) listless (C) caring (D) relentless(E) elated

37﹒ Which of the following can be best used to explain “life is a hospice rather than a hospital in the fourth paragraph? (A)Life is actually more interesting and solacing than it appears. (B) We must endure life like people who are ill and in pain. (C) Life should be about finding happiness rather than fighting for survival. (D) Itis impossible o find complete solutions that eliminate problems in life. (E) If people stop helping themselves in life, they might as well be dead.

38. Which of the following best describes the author's view toward the idea of original sin? (A) The author finds it bewildering. (B) The author finds it farfetched. (C) The author finds it progressive. (D) The author finds it religious. (E) The author finds it comforting.

39. In the sentence “Our worst fears are held in check, and tears may be turned into bitter knowledge,” what does the phrase “held in check signify? (A)Overlooked. (B) Restrained. (C) Hidden. (D)Realized. (E) Amplified.

40. Which ofthe following can bestexplain the author’s purpose of writing this passage? (A)To provide a comprehensive explanation of the philosophy of consolation. (B) To argue that the ancient Greeks understood intrinsic human flaws better than major religions. (C) To propose a way of perceiving and alleviating dissatisfaction and unhappiness people experience as broken creatures. (D) To paint a grim picture of human suffering through a positive and generous tone. (E) To point out the disparity between anticipated happiness and the prevalent misery we experience in life.

41. Which ofthe following can best explain the author’s purpose of writing this passage? (A) To explain the rise and fall of super tongues. (B)To analyze how Darwinism has been used to explain language endangerment. (C)To demonstrate that colonialism and imperialism serve as both threats to and promoters of national languages. (D)To argue that multilingual speakers in Australian and Canadian indigenous communities are healthier than those in non-indigenous communities. (E)To highlight misconceptions about language loss and the profound cultural and social implications associated with it.

42. Based on the information provided in the passage, which of the following statements about super tongues is INCORRECT? (A) Their number will grow rapidly in the future. (B) They emerge with the rise of nation-states and centralized governance. (C) Their growth will threaten the well-being of other languages in the world. (D) They have many speakers. (E) Their growth has been expedited by mass media.