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(A) At least
(B) In case
(C) By far
(D) Even so

34 We____ for half an hour when a terrible storm attacked the island. (A) have been playing (B) have played (C) were playing (D) had been playing

35 However great our problems may seem, however urgent our complaints, they are dwarfed by the predicament of countless other people on our planet. (A) We have great problems and urgent complaints as other people do. (B) We suffer from the predicaments of the countless people on our planet. (C) Our problems and complaints are shared by countless people on our planet. (D) Compared with those of others, our problems and complaints are not so serious.

36 His head is pounding and every one of his senses is on fire. (A) He commits some violent acts to hurt himself. (B) He is having a headache. (C) He feels very hot. (D) He is injured by some brutal forces.

37 One can survive everything, nowadays, except death, and live down everything except a good reputation. (A) Living with a good reputation and defeating death are what we expect. (B) Death is undefeatable whereas a good reputation is not easy to keep forever. (C) Death is hard to avoid and a good reputation is not easy to live with. (D) Everything except for death and a good reputation nowadays is possible.

39 (A) distinct (B) alike (C) vague (D) obvious

40 (A) furthermore (B) subsequently (C) nevertheless (D) therefore

41 (A) shades (B) contrasts (C) repetitions (D) extensions

42 (A) however (B) reversely (C) moreover (D) accordingly

43 According to the passage, what threatens the ecosystem of Yosemite National Park? (A) The Merced River (B) The visiting crowds (C) The plunging waterfalls (D) The soaring crags

44 What does the word “spawned” mean? (A) Generated (B) Pledged (C) Mounted (D) Endangered