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

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

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.

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.

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

41. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? (A) People with virtue dislike procrastination. (B) People with creativity are usually procrastinators. (C) Procrastination allows more time to incubate ideas. (D) Productivity and creativity are mutually exclusive. (E) Productivity and creativity go hand in hand.

42. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean? (A) Idea-doubt makes people stop making efforts. (B) Idea-doubt makes people stop believing in themselves. (C) Self-doubt is caused by weather. (D) Self-doubt makes people stop making efforts. (E) Self-doubt encourages people to go a long way.

43. What does Professor Grant’s conclusion mean? (A) Originals are held back by these qualities. (B) Originals are the lucky few who were born without these qualities. (C) Originals are so talented that their minor imperfections can be overlooked. (D) Originals manage to use these qualities to their own advantage. (E) These qualities are irrelevant to originals’ success.