39.
(A) Compared to
(B) In order to
(C) Owing to
(D) With regard to

35. (A) Because of (B) Contrary to (C) Different from (D) Rather than

36. (A) taking (B) took (C) that taking (D) that took

37. (A) have (B) has (C) have been (D) has been

38. (A) additionally (B) for example (C) hence (D) in short

40. (A) luck (B) minute (C) reason (D) stage

41. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Eating organic food helps fight against cancer. (B) Organic eating is pricey, but it’s worth the price. (C) How to keep insects from eating plants isn’t easy. (D) Certain foods don’t need to be organically planted.

42. According to the passage, why can some fruits and vegetables avoid containing pesticides? (A) They have a hard skin. (B) They have a bad look. (C) They have a delicious smell. (D) They have a supply of water.

43. According to the passage, which of the plants are usually grown indoors without using pesticides? (A) Avocados. (B) Eggplants. (C) Mushrooms. (D) Pineapples.

44. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Asparagus can produce a substance that helps to break down pesticides. (B) Broccoli should be organically planted due to its unpleasant smell and taste. (C) Eggplants’ dark purple skin can help to keep away from chemical substances. (D) The thick skins of pineapples and avocados can stop pesticides from entering.

45. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the passage? (A) Eating healthy doesn’t mean that people have to choose organic foods only. (B) The chemicals used for growing plants continue to exist for all the plants. (C) It’s just an old wives’ tale that pesticides are the major factor in causing cancer. (D) People can still enjoy non-organic foods if they pay more money for high quality.