43. In which country is it common to greet someone with a strong handshake?
(A) South Korea
(B) Turkey
(C) Australia
(D) Brazil

39. (A) due to (B) concerning (C) regardless of (D) as to

40. (A) expended (B) expedited (C) expanded (D) expired

41. Which of the following is true about greetings in Australia?(A) Eye contact with people of high status is considered impolite.(B) Greet people in a room or at a table in a counter-clockwise order.(C) It is important to keep a proper distance when talking to others.(D) People usually shake hands only when saying goodbye.

42. In South Korea, what should a person do when meeting someone for the first time?(A) The younger person bows first, and the older offers a handshake in return.(B) Wait for an introduction instead of introducing himself or herself.(C) Greet the other person with a smile and a hug to show friendliness.(D) Only bow a little without shaking hands or making eye contact.

44. What is something that both Australians and Brazilians do when chatting with others?(A) Look at each other in the eyes. (B) Touch and pat each other.(C) Stand close to each other. (D) Ask about family first.

45. What is the biggest difference between Brazilians and South Koreans in social situations?(A) Brazilians usually offer long handshakes to each other, while South Koreans hardly shake hands.(B) Brazilians make eye contact to close friends only, while South Koreans generally shun their eyes away.(C) Brazilians wait for someone to introduce them, while South Koreans introduce themselves.(D) Brazilians often touch each other during talks, while South Koreans usually avoid physical contact.

46. Why does the article begin by mentioning shelter in the first paragraph?(A) To explain that earliest buildings were made for protection from weather.(B) To emphasize that modern buildings have larger accommodations.(C) To demonstrate how technology has improved building design.(D) To introduce different types and purposes of shelters around the world.

47. Why did early humans use different materials to build shelters?(A) They wanted their homes to look unique with local styles for tourism purposes.(B) They experimented with a variety of building techniques for further improvement.(C) They changed the materials for their houses to adapt to seasonal climate changes.(D) They selected materials based on what was available in their nearby living areas.

48. How did improved transportation influence architectural development?(A) It made it easier for architects to travel and learn from other cultures about house designs.(B) It allowed materials to be carried over long distances, enabling new construction methods.(C) It reduced the cost of building houses, making them more affordable for later generations.(D) It encouraged people to move frequently, leading to the changing fast-fashion of dwellings.

49. Why is architecture considered both an artistic and scientific discipline?(A) Architects must receive education of both arts and engineering in college.(B) Fashionable house designs usually contradict sturdiness of buildings.(C) It requires a balance between creative design and structural stability.(D) Scholars of architecture tried to promote it as an appealing subject.