23. Based on the passage, which of the following statements best describes Ivan Ilyin's Our Tasks?
(A) It is a far cry from the political situations in Russia at the time.
(B) It promotes the political agenda of Russia against the West.
(C) It helps solve the environmental issues.
(D) It talks about the philosophical tradition since Plato.
(E) It deals with Russia's uneasy relationship with China.

19. Paradoxically,the more successful and long-lived Ukraine's resistance is, the more the danger to Nato.(A)Paradoxically(B)the more successful(C) long-lived(D)is(E)more the danger

20. Was there to be a serious accident at one of Switzerland's nuclear reactors, many of the radiation victims would be residents of other countries (A)Was there(B)at(C)reactors(D)the(E)would be

21. Based on the passage, it is most likely Putin would agree with which of the following statements about Gumilev's theory on passionarost? (A) It suggests that the Russian people is yet to reach its full potentiality. (B) It means that the West can do whatever they want with Russia. (C)It depicts a new political map of peaceful unions. (D)It is detrimental to the Russian economy. (E) It is an aesthetic expression of love and peace.

22. What does "the dismemberment of Russia" mean? (A)Russia regains its former glory by reuniting with countries like Belarus or Georgia. (B) Russia forms trade unions with its neighboring countries based on principles of equal partnerships. (C)Russia is no longer a member of the United Nations. (D)Russia fills the minds of its people with disinformation. (E) Russia is divided into smaller countries.

24. According to Ilyin, what would an imperialist neighbor attempt to do with Russia? (A) Try to come up with a trade agreement (B) Attempt to claim a shared cultural heritage with Russia (C) Attempt to destroy Russia (D) Try the stick and carrot method with Russia (E) Recognize Russia as a legitimate trade partner

25. For Ilyin, the West can be hypocritical. What can be an example of this? (A)They are using freedom as a pretext for their own political gains. (B)They are trying hard to maintain world peace. (C) They recognize their own vulnerabilities. (D) They admit there is still much room for improvement for democracy. (E) They face cyberattacks every day.

26. According to the author, why did Putin punish Georgia? (A) It was part of Putin's plan to realize Russia's full potential. (B) It was a dispute that Putin did not expect. (C) By so doing, Putin offered an olive branch to the European Union. (D) Russia was in need of a trade partner.: (E) Putin wanted a chance to showcase the latest development in medical services.

27. What did China's post-Cold War leaders learn from the Soviet political history? (A) They learned to compulsively digest knowledge of democracy. (B) They appreciated the beauty of Western democracy. (C) They pledged to the code of honor. (D) They allowed the development of capitalism within the confine of authoritarian regimes. (E) They aimed to build an open society.

28. What would be an example of practicing the ancient Chinese procedure of "Rectification of names" in the context of this article? (A) Allowing consumer markets while keeping a tight grip on political reforms (B) Fearless in the face of military struggles (C) Bombarded by fake news when the world turned their backs on China (D)Losing control of their economic expansions (E) Refusing the good wills of the world during the economic crisis in 2008

29. What did Xi do that defied expectations? (A) Followed Deng's path of pro-market reforms (B) Exercised "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy (C) Encouraged the political reforms on civil rights (D)Loosened controls on media (E) Joined the existing world order