44. The author of this passage would most likely to be
(A) a forest ranger
(B) a meteorologist
(C) a historian
(D) a business person

40. According to the information of the above passage, which one of the following is categorized as fermented food? (A) Durian (B) milk (C) Natto (D) vegetables

41. In this passage the author’s main purpose is to (A)Argue (B) inform (C) persuade (D) entertain

42. It can be concluded from this passage that (A)there are not many people living in the Rocky Mountain area (B) there are more fires in hardwood forests than in pine forests (C) winter is the worst season for fires (D)fire prevention techniques vary from region to region

43. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? (A)A comparison and contrast of the factors governing forest fires is followed by a list of causes. (B) A description of the conditions affecting forest fires is followed by a description of the causes. (C) An analysis of factors related to forest fires is followed by an argument against the causes of fires. (D)Several generalizations about forest fires are followed by a series of conclusions.

45. The reading is mainly about ____. (A) how Van Gogh's family influenced his development as an artist (B) Van Gogh's educational background in the arts (C) how Van Gogh's work as a teacher affected his artistic abilities (D) Van Gogh's unconventional route to becoming an artist

46. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? (A) At this point, Van Gogh became increasingly interested in religion. (B) Van Gogh's career as an art dealer was not a successful one. (C) Van Gogh learned to appreciate different styles of art while working in London. (D) Van Gogh's experiences in London lead him to become a preacher.

47. In paragraph 3, what do “they let him go” mean? (A) they ended his employment with them (B) they helped him return to the Netherlands (C) they suggested that he go to England (D) they allowed him to go back to his old job

48. Van Gogh got his first job in London ____. (A) when he was 16 years old (B) after he sold his first painting (C) after he had visited Paris (D) when he was 20 years old

49. Van Gogh probably ____. (A) wanted to be a language teacher (B) enjoyed changing jobs all the time (C) suffered from some sort of mental illness (D) enjoyed working as an art dealer

50. In paragraph 4, sentence 4, the word “masterpieces” means ____. (A) earliest attempts (B) letters to friends (C) best creations (D) life stories