39. The tech company admitted that the security breach______prevented if better encryption had been in place.
(A) can be
(B) is
(C) will be
(D) has been
(E) should have been

35. Read the following sentences from a short article about renewable energy. One of them does NOT fit the logical flow of the passage. Which one is it? (A) Solar and wind power are increasingly seen as key solutions to the global energy crisis. (B) Wildlife conservation efforts have helped restore habitats for endangered species (C) Many governments are offering subsidies to encourage investment in clean technologies. (D) Fossil fuel prices fluctuate due to geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions. (E) Energy storage solutions are crucial to stabilizing renewable energy supply.

36. The results of the experiment______published in a leading scientific journal.(A) has(B) were(C) is(D) be(E) being

37. By the time she arrived, the lecture______already.(A) started(B) has started(C) had started(D) will start(E) would start

38. Neither the students nor the professor______aware of the schedule change until the last minute. (A) were (B) are (C) was (D) be (E) have been

40. Several humanitarian aid convoys were blocked from entering Gaza; _________, the shortage of medical supplies in hospitals has reached a critical level. (A) moreover (B) consequently (C) however (D) otherwise (E) in contrast

41. What is the primary purpose of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage?(A) To attract international tourists to Taiwan(B) To commemorate a historic military victory(C) To honor the sea goddess Mazu and celebrate Taiwanese culturaltraditions(D) To raise funds for temple renovations(E) To establish a political alliance among different regions

42. What does the passage suggest about the role of local communities during the pilgrimage? (A) They provide food and shelter to participants. (B) They compete to attract the largest crowd. (C) They act as spectators only. (D) They follow the entire route with the pilgrims. (E) They regulate traffic and security for the religious procession.

43. According to the passage, what has helped modernize the pilgrimage experience? (A) Improved road infrastructure (B) Enhanced weather forecasting (C) International sponsorships (D) Digital apps and online streaming (E) Traditional boat rituals at each temple site

44. Why was the pilgrimage designated as an intangible cultural heritagein 2010?(A) Because it brings economic benefits to local temples(B) Because it is a long-distance walk(C) Because it represents both religious belief and folk culture(D) Because it is no longer practiced widely(E) Because it includes performances of traditional opera

45. Based on the passage, how has the meaning of the pilgrimage evolved over time? (A) It has become less spiritual and more commercial. (B) It has grown into a broader cultural and communal event. (C) It has remained solely a religious obligation. (D) It is now limited to older generations. (E) It has shifted to a private ritual conducted only inside temples.