42. Why does the author mention chronic procrastinators' income?
(A) To define chronic procrastinators.
(B) To share a procrastinator's story.
(C) To report a cause of chronic procrastination.
(D) To exemplify a negative effect of procrastination.

38. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "hamper" in paragraph 2?(A) hinder (C) postpone(B) frustrate (D) deteriorate

39. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage.Although the defense effectively fights against predators, it does not protect pangolins from illegal wildlife trade.(A) A. (C) C.(B) B. (D) D.

40. What does "the mistaken belief" in this passage refer to?(A) Pangolins' meats are considered a delicacy. (C) Poachers have gain profits from pangolins.(B) Pangolins' scales can cure diseases. (D) Governments have found rapid tools to protect pangolins.

41. What is the main purpose of this passage?(A) To provide solutions to deal with a problem.(B) To compare types of people.(C) To explain a process.(D) To describe a specific event and its effects.

43. What does the word "demotivate" in paragraph 2 mean?(A) To make someone willing to do a job(B) To make someone less eager to do something.(C) To encourage people to actively support something(D) To make a plan or wish become true.

44. Which of the following prompts can be used to check the reflection point of "value"?(A) How would I feel if I fail to do the task?(B) How can I develop the skills I need to complete the task?(C) What is the immediate step I have to take?(D) What could I have done differently?

45. What can be implied about Wessel's research findings?(A) It takes time for people to quit the habit of postponing.(B) The university context might not be good to test Wessel's research method.(C) The reflection points can successfully help people reduce the elevated risk of chronic diseases.(D) The reflection points sound annoying but practical.

46. You are required to write a paragraph to show the cause of the rise in homeless rates in the city. Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence of this paragraph?(A) The rise in homeless rates in the city has had dramatic effects in people's everyday life.(B) The most profound reason for the increase of homeless rates is the lack of adequate social support services.(C) The best way to deal with the rise in homeless rates is to increase job opportunity and to provide affordable housing.(D) The increase of homeless rates has caused public health and economic problems in the community.

47. What is the purpose of this paragraph, according to the topic sentence as follows?You can follow these directions to safely use lab equipment to perform the experiment.(A) To show the effects of using lab equipment safely.(B) To emphasize the importance of using lab equipment safely.(C) To illustrate an example of using lab equipment safely.(D) To explain the steps of using lab equipment safely.

48. __________Many European countries, such as France and Germany, have banned growing GM crops. However, the U.S. and Brazil generally have more favorable regulations for GM crops and are among the world's largest producers of such crops.Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence of this paragraph?(A) Regulations of GM foods are dramatically different around the world.(B) Growing GM crops should be banned globally to protect the public's health.(C) European countries are still learning about how to regulate GM crops.(D) Strict regulation of GM crops has limited production of GM foods in Europe.