36. What is the best title for the passage?
(A) The Growing Global Burden of Allergic Diseases
(B) How Urbanization is Reducing Allergy Prevalence
(C) Advancements in Allergy Treatment and Cure
(D) The Role of Genetics in Allergy Development
(E) Allergies Are No Longer a Concern in Developed Countries

32. To which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], [4] and [5] does the following sentence best belong? “This undermines the credibility of the carbon credit system and makes it harder for genuinely sustainable initiatives to succeed.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] (E) [5]

33. What does “it” in the last paragraph refer to? (A) The financial profit (B) The environmental preservation (C) The carbon credit system (D) The Amazon rainforest (E) The decision-making process

34. What does the word “cowboy” mean in the passage? (A) A company whose business is run dishonestly (B) A company that is experienced (C) A company that is eager to win (D) A company whose business is profitable (E) A company whose project is effective

35. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? (A) Carbon cowboys did not carefully evaluate their project plans. (B) Local communities in the Amazon initiated the carbon credit projects. (C) Local communities in the Amazon need to be informed to offset their emissions. (D) Governments should work to lessen their control over the carbon credit system. (E) Carbon credits are the only way to stop environmental damage in the Amazon rainforest. 

37. What does “this disconnect” in the first paragraph refer to? (A) The difference between the number of allergy specialists and general physicians (B) The disparities between rural and urban healthcare facilities (C) The difference between allergic diseases in developed and developing countries (D) The gap between the increasing allergy cases and healthcare training (E) The lack of agreement between international allergy organizations

38. Why do second generation migrant populations have a higher risk of developing allergies than their parents do? (A) They are socially underprivileged and lack proper access to healthcare. (B) They consume different diets that make them more prone to allergies. (C) They experience longer exposure to allergens throughout their lives. (D) They inherit allergies genetically from their parents. (E) They usually bring more allergens from the rural areas to urban areas.

39. What does the phrase “affluent countries” most likely mean based on the passage? (A) Countries with a high level of industrial pollution (B) Wealthy nations with better living conditions and healthcare access (C) Countries with a high prevalence of allergies but poor medical services (D) Countries with lower pollen exposure due to optimal environmental conditions (E) Countries that have a large second generation migrant population

40. According to the passage, what is the proposed solution to addressing the increasing prevalence of allergic diseases? (A) Reducing urbanization to prevent allergy-related conditions (B) Increasing allergy research funding for more effective treatments (C) Improving education and training for healthcare professionals (D) Investing in technology to remove allergens from the environment (E) Encouraging home remedies to reduce reliance on medical resources 

41. How is the information in the passage organized? (A) The passage describes a step-by-step process of coffee production. (B) The passage explains the causes and effects of rising global coffee prices. (C) The passage lists different types of coffee beans and their market demand. (D) The passage compares and contrasts coffee production in Brazil and Vietnam. (E) The passage presents a chronological account of past and present coffee price trends.

42. Which of the following statements correctly describes Brazil and Vietnam in terms of their coffee production? (A) Vietnam’s overall coffee production is larger than Brazil’s. (B) Vietnam’s coffee production was affected only by drought. (C) Brazil’s coffee production dropped by 0.5 percent next year. (D) Brazil and Vietnam are both expected to increase their coffee output next year. (E) Brazil leads in arabica production, while Vietnam is a major producer of robusta coffee.