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.

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

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

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

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.

46. According to the article, how has the focus of autonomous vehiclediscussions shifted in 2025?(A) From cultural studies to safety testing(B) From software development to battery efficiency(C) From ethical dilemmas to regulatory oversight and transparency(D) From vehicle design to public relations(E) From national regulation to international trade partnerships

47. What legal change did France introduce in 2025 regarding autonomous vehicles? (A) Mandatory nighttime curfews for AV testing (B) A ban on AVs in residential zones (C) Mandatory driving tests for AV users (D) A requirement for manual override systems in all Avs (E) Installation of black-box recorders to track accident responsibility

48. Under the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2025 AV policy, what key aspect is emphasized? (A) AVs must include features to alert pedestrians of their presence (B) AV manufacturers must ensure systems meet transparency and accountability standards (C) Only electric AVs are allowed to operate in city centers (D) Human drivers must remain in control at all times (E) AVs must be equipped with multilingual voice assistants