43. Two sentences are highlighted in the text. How is the second sentence connected to the first?
(A) The second sentence ignores a small point and then provides an example of a fine.
(B) The second sentence emphasizes slight wrongdoing and then provides a reason for the fine.
(C) The second sentence concedes a minor point and then provides a reason for the fine.

39. Which of the following is correct about this article? (A) The article reports a case study about discrimination against autistic children and adults. (B) This article shows the inequality in education and in employment for the autistic population. (C) This article compares the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder to those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

40. This article is very likely to be: (A) a transcript of a short speech delivered by a representative from the National Autistic Society. (B) a script for a stand-up comedy performance written by an experienced comedian. (C) an announcement made by a professor on a course website.

41. According to the article, which statement below is FALSE? (A) The 1970s were a time of increasing awareness about environmental issues, and many people were becoming more conscious of the impact of human activity on the natural world. (B) The 1980s were a time when the public became very sensitive to ecologically destructive behavior by corporations due to ecological catastrophes. (C) The 1990s were a time when consumers and regulators were increasingly concerned about environmental issues, and companies that were able to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility often had a strong reputation in the marketplace.

42. Which sentence is closest in meaning to the sentence underlined? (A) Green buzzwords are reassuring, whether or not greenwashing is present. (B) Although they can be misused for greenwashing, green buzzwords are reassuring. (C) People are reassured by green buzzwords in simple cases of greenwashing.

44. Which topic below is NOT covered in the article? (A) tips on how to greenwash (B) the definition of greenwashing (C) advice to shoppers

45. Below are some common buzzwords used in greenwashing. Which expression was not mentioned in this article? (A) biodegradable (B) all-natural (C) carbon neutral

46. What is the relationship between fading affect bias and rosy retrospection? (A) Rosy retrospection and fading affect bias are the causes of memory loss. (B) Fading affect bias refers to the tendency for people to overestimate the extent to which others agree with them which is the outcome of rosy retrospection. (C) Fading affect bias causes the brain to retain positive memories while allowing the negative ones to fade, thus leading to rosy retrospection.

47. Which of the following is a synonym of the word "yearning"? (A) desire (B) slogan (C) complaint (D) memory

48. Which sentence below is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence? (A) In politics, declinist arguments, despite often being false, are persuasive. (B) Because they are often false, declinist arguments have limited appeal in politics. (C) Declinist arguments by politicians are frequently unconvincing and exposed as false.

49. According to the article, how is a declinist perspective exploited? (A) Politicians use social media to spread false information about societal decline to create divisions within society. (B) Politicians use declinist arguments to appeal to people who yearn for "the good old days" to gain political advantage. (C) Politicians use rhetoric to create fear or anxiety about the future to promote their own agendas.