30. Based on the passage, what is the reason behind a mule’s stubbornness? (A) They are unwilling to perform tasks. (B) They love to dig in their heels for fun. (C) They are smart enough to refuse dangerous tasks. (D) They are known to cause discomfort on their owners. Passage C Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. First, I would like to remind everyone that the foreign currency exchange desk will be closing in thirty minutes. If you need to swap any currency for your trip, I suggest that you head over to the exchange desk right away, which is right next to Boarding Gate 11. Any passenger traveling to India will not be able to get Indian rupee here, however, because that currency is not available outside of the country. Also, to all passengers on Flight 135 to Taipei, please be advised that another mechanical issue has been found on the plane. Therefore, a new plane must be brought in to take you to your destination. This means that there will be a longer delay before your departure. For those already experiencing a lengthy layover, we apologize for the extended wait time. All passengers on Flight 135 are welcome to have a free meal in the food court while they wait. Please consult the departure board regularly for updated flight times. Thank you.

35. According to this announcement, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) People of Flight 135 are leaving for Taipei. (B) People of Flight 135 have to pay for their meals at the food court. (C) People of Flight 135 need to check the updated flight time regularly. (D) People of Flight 135 have to take a new plane instead. Passage D When we think of money, we usually think of metal coins and paper bills. In the modern world, almost every person uses coins and paper money to exchange for other objects of value. The sizes and shapes of coins and paper money are different in various countries. In India, for example, some coins have square sides. In Japan, some coins have holes in the center. In the United States, all paper money is the same size and the same color; only the printing on the bills is different. Most other countries have various sizes and colors for different values of paper money. For example, in Taiwan, paper money has at least three different colors for different values. Until the twentieth century, most coins were made of “precious” metals such as gold and silver, or they contained at least some gold or silver. By the middle of the twentieth century, all coins that were actually being used had no gold or silver and were made of less expensive metals, such as copper, nickel or aluminum. Paper money has replaced metal money for most purposes, and now paper money is being replaced by paper checks, plastic credit cards, and even electronic messages. If this continues, we may soon find that we will not use money at all, but only a series of numbers in computers to buy and sell goods and services.

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