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

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 

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.

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.

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.

48. What does Justin Barterian’s quote in the third paragraph support? (A) ADHD testing demand has significantly risen in recent years. (B) ADHD medication shortages were caused by supply chain disruptions. (C) The majority of new ADHD diagnoses are in children rather than adults. (D) The 2023 study was the first to confirm a rise in adult ADHD prescriptions. (E) The increase in ADHD diagnoses is primarily due to better awareness among parents.

49. What was a key factor contributing to the increase in ADHD diagnoses and medication use before the pandemic? (A) Increased stress levels in modern society (B) Greater public awareness of ADHD symptoms through social media (C) Changes in diagnostic criteria that broadened the definition of ADHD (D) A rise in online learning, which made ADHD symptoms more noticeable (E) Advances in brain imaging technology that improved diagnostic accuracy

50. How did the pandemic exacerbate ADHD symptoms in some individuals? (A) Increased screen time during the pandemic directly caused a rise in ADHD cases. (B) Remote work and school closures created an environment with more distractions. (C) Many people developed ADHD due to increased stress and isolation during the pandemic. (D) During the pandemic, doctors introduced new diagnostic criteria that made ADHD easier to identify. (E) The lack of structured routines during the pandemic made it more difficult to manage ADHD symptoms.