41. How is the information in the passage organized?
(A) The passage describes a step-by-step process of coffee production.
(B) The passage explains the causes and effects of rising global coffee prices.
(C) The passage lists different types of coffee beans and their market demand.
(D) The passage compares and contrasts coffee production in Brazil and Vietnam.
(E) The passage presents a chronological account of past and present coffee price trends.

37. What does “this disconnect” in the first paragraph refer to? (A) The difference between the number of allergy specialists and general physicians (B) The disparities between rural and urban healthcare facilities (C) The difference between allergic diseases in developed and developing countries (D) The gap between the increasing allergy cases and healthcare training (E) The lack of agreement between international allergy organizations

38. Why do second generation migrant populations have a higher risk of developing allergies than their parents do? (A) They are socially underprivileged and lack proper access to healthcare. (B) They consume different diets that make them more prone to allergies. (C) They experience longer exposure to allergens throughout their lives. (D) They inherit allergies genetically from their parents. (E) They usually bring more allergens from the rural areas to urban areas.

39. What does the phrase “affluent countries” most likely mean based on the passage? (A) Countries with a high level of industrial pollution (B) Wealthy nations with better living conditions and healthcare access (C) Countries with a high prevalence of allergies but poor medical services (D) Countries with lower pollen exposure due to optimal environmental conditions (E) Countries that have a large second generation migrant population

40. According to the passage, what is the proposed solution to addressing the increasing prevalence of allergic diseases? (A) Reducing urbanization to prevent allergy-related conditions (B) Increasing allergy research funding for more effective treatments (C) Improving education and training for healthcare professionals (D) Investing in technology to remove allergens from the environment (E) Encouraging home remedies to reduce reliance on medical resources 

42. Which of the following statements correctly describes Brazil and Vietnam in terms of their coffee production? (A) Vietnam’s overall coffee production is larger than Brazil’s. (B) Vietnam’s coffee production was affected only by drought. (C) Brazil’s coffee production dropped by 0.5 percent next year. (D) Brazil and Vietnam are both expected to increase their coffee output next year. (E) Brazil leads in arabica production, while Vietnam is a major producer of robusta coffee.

43. What made the coffee price spike in 1977 more significant than the current one? (A) Coffee consumption was higher in 1977 than it is today. (B) The price increase in 1977 was caused by a global economic crisis. (C) Modern coffee traders have better strategies to handle price fluctuations. (D) Inflation-adjusted prices show that coffee was much more expensive then. (E) Snow destroyed swathes of Brazil’s plantations.

44. What does the phrase “feel less of a pinch” mean in the passage? (A) Gain more health benefits from coffee (B) Receive discounts on coffee purchases (C) Consume less coffee due to higher prices (D) Pay more for coffee than those who brew it at home (E) Experience less financial burden from price increases

45. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) Despite being high-end beans, arabica is primarily used for instant coffee. (B) The boss of Nestle refused to raise coffee prices and decided to step down. (C) Roasters are responding to falling coffee output by raising prices immediately. (D) While Brazil’s arabica production is declining, its robusta output is expected to grow. (E) Starbucks will have to decrease coffee prices due to increasing output in Brazil and Vietnam. 

46. How does the author start the passage with? (A) By defining ADHD and its symptoms (B) By describing a personal story in a family (C) By explaining the history of ADHD research (D) By listing common misconceptions about ADHD (E) By presenting statistical data on ADHD diagnoses

47. What can be inferred from the second paragraph? (A) The majority of ADHD cases are first identified in adulthood. (B) More adults are aware of their potential ADHD symptoms than before. (C) ADHD is becoming more common in adults due to environmental changes. (D) ADHD symptoms typically emerge only after the age of eighteen. (E) Government studies have recently changed the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in adults.