33. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word taxing in the last paragraph?
(A) empowering
(B) laboring
(C) balancing
(D) collapsing

29. (A) who (B) by whom (C) with whom (D) whom

30. (A) objectively (B) logistically (C) initially (D) purposefully

31. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) The impact of children’s death (B) The perspectives of palliative care (C) The mission of music therapists (D) The functions of music-therapy techniques

32. What is NOT mentioned in this passage? (A) Music therapists have to understand patient families’ social and cultural backgrounds. (B) People in many areas in China consider death in the house as an ominous sign. (C) Music therapists need to find solace and optimism in their work. (D) Children on the brink of death need more medical treatments.

34. What does them refer to in the last paragraph? (A) patients’ passing processes (B) reminisce on positive things (C) patients who passed away (D) palliative care staff members

35. Which of the following question does the passage mainly answer? (A) How did tulips become popular in North America? (B) Why did Dutch settlers import tulips to the United States in the 19th century? (C) What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant? (D) Where were the first Dutch colonies in North American located?

36. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word integral in the first paragraph? (A) terrestrial (B) fundamental (C) ornamental (D) incidental

37. The passage mentions which of the following as a problem associated with the importation of tulips into North America? (A) They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived. (B) They often failed to survive. (C) Frequent order cancellation by Dutch immigrants. (D) Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them.

38. According to the passage, which of the following is true? (A) Hendrick van der Schoot exported tulips from England in 1849. (B) Tulips were commonly passed as gifts from wealthy families to their descendants. (C) In the Old World, tulips were widely seen in the imperial gardens of the Ottoman Empire. (D) Thomas Hancock claimed that tulips bravely colonized the settlers’ gardens in the 17th century.

39. The passage mentions that one reason English and Dutch settlers planted tulips in their gardens was that tulips . (A) would flourish easily (B) had become readily available (C) appeared in the propaganda (D) reminded them of affectionate memories of Europe