38. Why does the author quote Blixen’s comment at the end of the third paragraph?
(A) To explain how Maasai warriors hunt for deer in the wild.
(B) To exemplify the types of weapons used by Maasai warriors.
(C) To emphasize that weapons are an inseparable part of a Maasai warrior’s outfit.
(D) To show the similarities between the behavior of a Maasai warrior and that of a male deer.

34.(A) Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors. (B) Such festive activities are usually held in parks, temples, and other public places around Japan. (C) Obon concludes with another bonfire, okuribi, lighting up the sky to see the ancestors’ spirits off. (D) Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival, this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.

35. Which of the following pictures best represents the image of a typical Maasai warrior? (A) (B) (C) (D)

36. What can we learn from the passage about the Maasai people? (A) They have been urged by governments to leave behind their traditions. (B) They resist foreign influence because they were enslaved in the past. (C) A boy has to kill a lion by himself before becoming an adult. (D) A Maasai woman is usually good at beadwork and farming.

37. Which of the following is true about Maasai clothing and beadwork? (A) Striped and patterned cloth is preferred by young adults. (B) Young men cannot wear black until they become warriors. (C) Colorful glass jewelry became popular after the 19th century. (D) The color of the shúkà represented one’s importance in the tribe.

39. Which of the following aspects about hard hats is NOT discussed in the passage? (A) Their functions. (B) Their appearances. (C) Their materials. (D) Their limitations.

40. In what order did the following protective hats appear?a. fiberglass hatsb. hats with see-through shieldsc. hats with canvas and leatherd. hats with tar over them(A) d→c→a→b (B) c→d→b→a (C) c→b→a→d (D) d→c→b→a

41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the hard hat? (A) Global sales have doubled every ten years. (B) The inspiration came from the inventor’s wartime experience. (C) It was standard equipment for construction workers in the 1920s. (D) Different colors are used in different industries to signal the roles of people on site.

42. Which of the following words are used in the passage to refer to the hard hat? a. tool b. code c. device d. helmet e. accessory f. headgear (A) a, b, d, e (B) a, c, d, f (C) c, d, e, f (D) a, d, e, f

43. What can we learn about zebrafish from the passage? (A) How they should be studied in labs. (B) Where they derive their regenerative ability. (C) Why they share humans’ genetic code. (D) What they may offer in medical advancements.

44. Which of the following statements is true regarding GABA in zebrafish? (A) Increasing GABA level facilitates neuron activities. (B) There is a high level of GABA in the brain of zebrafish. (C) Lowering GABA levels in the brain can stimulate retina regrowth. (D) GABA contains chemical elements that trigger the growth of neurons.