39. What prompted the changes in regulations at National Taiwan University?
(A) A surge in reported cases of sexual harassment and abuse nationwide.
(B) Pressure from the government to modify university policies.
(C) Lack of involvement from the NTU President in addressing complaints.
(D) Inadequate support from the academic affairs office for victims of harassment.

35. (A) joys (B) woes (C) discoveries (D) extravagances

36. (A) obscure (B) obtain (C) obstruct (D) observe

37. What change was made by National Taiwan University regarding supervisory relationships following sexual harassment complaints? (A) Students can file complaints directly to the president. (B) The gender equity committee no longer oversees complaints. (C) Students can now independently end supervisory relationships if their complaint is upheld. (D) The university removed the graduate student association's involvement in the process.

38. What will happen to a student's research results if they terminate their supervisory relationship due to upheld sexual harassment complaints? (A) The department will continue to supervise the research independently. (B) Both parties must reach an agreement on sharing the research within a month. (C) The department will suspend the research until further notice. (D) The supervisor's department will handle the research independently.

40. What is the primary mode through which 'cancel culture' operates, as described in the article? (A) Television news (B) Social media platforms (C) Printed newspapers (D) Radio broadcasts

41. What major debate does 'cancel culture' provoke, as mentioned in the article? (A) The economic impact on social media platforms (B) The impact on academic funding for universities (C) Its effects on free speech and social justice (D) The role of technology in modern culture and society

42. What does the article propose as an alternative approach regarding 'cancel culture' debates? (A) Emphasizing the importance of social media influencers in shaping public opinion. (B) Encouraging a broader dialogue on cancel culture without addressing social inequalities. (C) Focusing solely on punishing individuals rather than addressing systemic issues. (D) Engaging pedagogically to challenge social inequalities without perpetuating a toxic culture of exclusion.

43. What distinguishes academic argument from non-academic argument? (A) A focus on defeating opponents (B) An emphasis on logical reasoning and supporting evidence (C) A goal to engage in quarrels and heated discussions (D) A pursuit of converting others to a specific viewpoint

44. How does the explanatory argument differ from the victory-oriented argumentative position? (A) It focuses on rhetorical knockout and proving a singular thesis. (B) It seeks to demolish objections and opposing viewpoints. (C) It encourages scholarly dialogue and acknowledges nuances. (D) It aims to convert others to the writer's point of view.

45. Which word below has a similar meaning to 'hubris'? (A) arrogance (B) shame (C) humility (D) dedication