39. Which of the following is NOT included in the writer’s acknowledgement remarks?
(A) The founder of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival.
(B) A student who purchased a pass to the Festival.
(C) The producer of the Festival’s award-winning film.
(D) A company which provided financial support for the Festival.

複選題35.(AB) Under the vizier were local governors called nomarks. (AC) The Pharaoh, however, could not run the government all by himself. (AD) As a living god, the Pharaoh was given absolute control over his subjects. (AE) Governors of specific pieces of land were sometimes controlled by the vizier. (BC) It only changed when parts of Egypt were invaded or someone overthrew the government. (BD) Together with the Pharaoh, the viziers, and the nomarks, these officials and nobles governed the country.

36. Who is most likely the writer of this passage? (A) The President of the University of Illinois. (B) A movie critic who is a friend of the Eberts. (C) A member of the Festival’s organizing committee. (D) A journalist who reports stories about the Festival.

37. What was the purpose of reinventing Roger Ebert’s Film Festival in 1999? (A) To work closely with the University of Illinois. (B) To help restore a building associated with the Festival. (C) To establish a signature annual event in the community. (D) To honor people who made films that were not box-office hits.

38. What is the focus of this year’s film selection? (A) Films produced or directed by women. (B) Hollywood classics and legends. (C) Stories featuring female leading roles. (D) Diversity in formats and genres.

40. What is the second paragraph mainly about? (A) General facts regarding storm chasing. (B) Common equipment used by storm chasers. (C) Shared characteristics among storm chasers. (D) Meteorological knowledge crucial to storm chasing.

41. According to the passage, which of the following is true about chasing severe weather? (A) The danger of chasing tornadoes can be avoided. (B) Those who chase storms share one common reason. (C) There is a standard set of equipment for storm chasing. (D) Core punching is a necessary component of storm chasing.

42. What has become a concern after storm chasing gets more popular? (A) Weather conditions. (B) Safety issues. (C) Equipment cost. (D) Media coverage.

43. What can be inferred from the passage? (A) Storm chasing has yet to draw a lot of media attention. (B) Most meteorologists have the experience of tornado chasing. (C) Codes of ethics are followed in many other adventurous activities. (D) Some veterans believe that rules of conduct can lower the risk of storm chasing.

44. What does “The tradition” in the second paragraph refer to? (A) Counting the number of signs in the Signpost Forest. (B) Replacing the natural forest with signs of different kinds. (C) Putting directional signposts on the highways of the Yukon. (D) Bringing signs to the Signpost Forest from around the world.

45. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the first sign in the Signpost Forest? (A) It remained in the Forest until 1992. (B) It was erected by an American soldier. (C) It was first put on the Alaska Highway. (D) It was brought from Lindley’s hometown.