28. Why do many South Koreans prefer climbing mountains efficiently?
(A) because they are physically weak
(B) because they do not have enough money
(C) because they spend a lot of time working and have shont holidays
(D) because they follow the rules of the government to do so

24. This scientist finds out how to treat a terrible disease successfully. He is a hero__________ we feel great respect. (A) for whom (B) whoever (C) where(D) for what

25. When his car makes some strange noise, Martin stops__________whether something goes wrong. (A) and checking (B) checks (C) checking (D) to check

26. What details does the author of this passage use to illustrate how popular mountain-climbing is in South Korea? (A) How many people own hiking boots (B) How many people visit South Korean national parks (C) How many people wait for a chance to take a photo near a peak (D) All of the above.

27. According to this passage, which of the following sentence CANNOT explain why South Koreans love mountain-climbing? (A) South Koreans think that the mountain god is their ancestor. (B) There are too many national parks in South Korea. (C) Mountains in South Korea are not too high. (D) Climbing mountains in Scoul is not very time-consuming.

29. Which of the following sentences correctly deseribes the opinion of Ms. Park and Mr. Choi towards efficient mountain climbing? (A) Both think that it is misguided to insist on climbing mountains eficiently. (B) Both approve of the practice of climbing mountains eficiently. (C) Ms. Park criticizes efficient mountain-climbing, while Mr. Choi supports it. (D) Mr. Choi criticizes efficient mountain-climbing, while Ms. Park supports it

30. What does the word allure mean in this passage? (A) attraction (B) advancement (C) distaste (D) price

31. What is this reading mainly about? (A)Even in a pandemic, 400 richest people recovered from losses. (B) Even in a pandemic, the richest kept getting richer. (C) The stock market has recovered before the pandemic started. (D) Food banks are sufficient in the United States.

32. What does "lost their shirts" mean? (Paragraph 1) (A) to become lack of shirts due to a bad accident (B) to lose a lot of money because of a bad investment to something (C) to hide one's shirt due to anger or a bad emotion toward something (D) to wear one's shirt properly during the time of pandemic

33. Which of the following is NOT part of the changes during the pandemic. (A) Rapid digitization of everything. (B) High profit earned by the grocery-delivery company. (C) Food banks are getting low in demand. (D) Loans are on the increase.

34. Why does the author refer to "centibillionaire" as a "neologism"? (A) It is a new term for people whose wealth exceeds $100 billion. (B) It is a new way of solution to poverty. (C) It is a newly established company during the pandemic. (D) It is a new title in the stock market after the recession.