36 What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) The disaster of inflation will be brooding over Europe throughout 2023.
(B) The 2022 post-covid recovery will continue in 2023.
(C) There are some innovative ways to stop inflation in Europe.
(D) The global economy can come to Europe’s rescue.

32 (A) drying (B) increasing (C) flooding (D) ventilating

33 (A) polluted (B) sufficient (C) deficient (D) distilled

34 (A) evading (B) converting (C) reversing (D) depleting

35 (A) conducted (B) deducted (C) produced (D) increased

37 According to this passage, what is the possible solution to the economic crisis in Europe? (A) People try to cut down their expenses and prevent themselves from joining public activities. (B) Scientists work out some good medication or vaccine to fight against the pandemic. (C) Energy prices can come down and inflation in America is brought under control. (D) The international community should encourage global tourism to boost world economy.

38 According to this passage, which of the following can be one cause for the current high inflation? (A) Oil-producing countries keep oil price high and make it not easy to get. (B) Export orders for the industry remain prosperous for a long time. (C) The prices for services are falling over the past three years. (D) Many people who are infected with the corona virus are unwilling to work.

39 Based on this passage, which statement is NOT true? (A) Unlike in previous slumps, the global economy cannot come to Europe’s rescue. (B) Europe’s economic recovery will not happen in 2023. (C) French nuclear plants will resume output, but not enough to bring power costs down much. (D) Rising prices for services, which are largely unrelated to energy, will soon slow down.

40 What is the best title for this passage? (A) The Scourge of Inflation for Europe. (B) The World’s Economy Ruined by the Pandemic. (C) High Interest Rates and Inflation. (D) New Energy Supply for Europe’s Recovery.

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