34. Why is the result thrilling?
(A) The effects last longer than expected.
(B) It controls both BMI and blood pressure.
(C) It takes effect very quickly.
(D) Antihypertensive tablets are abandoned.
(E) It is the most effective diet than others.

30. While studies have suggested almost all Caucasian men will eventually face some degree of male pattern baldness – and around half can expect to lose their hair by middle age – Asian men, and East Asians in particular, have historically experienced the lowest incidence of hair loss in the world. In northeast China, men usually don’t experience hair loss in their 20’s. (A) almost all (B)some degree of (C)expect to lose (D)in particular,(E)in their 20’s.

31. Which is NOT a selection from the DASH diet? (A) oranges (B) mutton (C) salmon (D) almonds (E) broccoli

32. Participants were divided into two groups to examine whether . (A) Mediterranean-style diet helps combat depression (B) their gut bacteria are under the influence of the immune system (C) fasting before DASH diet makes a difference (D) DASH diet helps combat metabolic syndrome (E) immune systems react to dietary fiber

33. What did the doctor examine in order to measure the effect? (A) fruit, vegetables, nuts, fish, and lean white meat (B) a questionnaire given to the participants (C) samples of blood and urine (D) samples of the food that is not digested (E) samples of solid waste released from the body

35. Which is the most likely conclusion of the leading researcher? (A) Switching to a healthy diet has a positive effect on blood pressure. (B) Other factors such as regular exercise should also be taken into account. (C) Some strains of bacteria play mysterious role in human immune systems. (D) If a healthy diet is preceded by a fast, the positive effect is intensified. (E) The DASH diet is by far the healthiest way of living attested by science.

36. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? (A) Axolotls have various appearances. (B) Axolotls have mysterious appearances. (C) Axolotls may change appearances with the environment. (D) People are curious about axolotls’ appearances. (E) People have completely opposite opinions about axolotls’ appearances.

37. According to the article, which is NOT the cause of axolotls’ extinction? (A) farming waste (B) pollution in the canals (C) chemicals to help plants grow (D) droughts in Mexico City (E) exotic species

38. Why is keeping axolotls as pets not a good idea? (A) The cost is too high. (B) It is illegal in many countries. (C) They may gain popularity as a symbol of Mexico City. (D) Water temperature is more stable in the wild. (E) They may stop breeding in captivity.

39. Which of the following is TRUE? (A) Xolotl created the underworld. (B) Xolotl transcended into a higher realm. (C) Xolotl offered to change form to make a sacrifice. (D) Xolotl was rewarded to be a god for his bravery in the water. (E) Axolotls are associated with the god of the underworld in Aztec culture.

40. What is the best title for this article? (A) Axolotls: An Alternative Solution to Food Supply (B) Keeping and Caring for Axolotls as Pets (C) Axolotls: God of the Underworld (D) A Search for the Key to Eternal Youth (E) Mexico City’s Walking Fish