36. Who is most likely the writer of this passage?
(A) The President of the University of Illinois.
(B) A movie critic who is a friend of the Eberts.
(C) A member of the Festival’s organizing committee.
(D) A journalist who reports stories about the Festival.

複選題32.(AB) Under the vizier were local governors called nomarks. (AC) The Pharaoh, however, could not run the government all by himself. (AD) As a living god, the Pharaoh was given absolute control over his subjects. (AE) Governors of specific pieces of land were sometimes controlled by the vizier. (BC) It only changed when parts of Egypt were invaded or someone overthrew the government. (BD) Together with the Pharaoh, the viziers, and the nomarks, these officials and nobles governed the country.

複選題33.(AB) Under the vizier were local governors called nomarks. (AC) The Pharaoh, however, could not run the government all by himself. (AD) As a living god, the Pharaoh was given absolute control over his subjects. (AE) Governors of specific pieces of land were sometimes controlled by the vizier. (BC) It only changed when parts of Egypt were invaded or someone overthrew the government. (BD) Together with the Pharaoh, the viziers, and the nomarks, these officials and nobles governed the country.

複選題34.(AB) Under the vizier were local governors called nomarks. (AC) The Pharaoh, however, could not run the government all by himself. (AD) As a living god, the Pharaoh was given absolute control over his subjects. (AE) Governors of specific pieces of land were sometimes controlled by the vizier. (BC) It only changed when parts of Egypt were invaded or someone overthrew the government. (BD) Together with the Pharaoh, the viziers, and the nomarks, these officials and nobles governed the country.

複選題35.(AB) Under the vizier were local governors called nomarks. (AC) The Pharaoh, however, could not run the government all by himself. (AD) As a living god, the Pharaoh was given absolute control over his subjects. (AE) Governors of specific pieces of land were sometimes controlled by the vizier. (BC) It only changed when parts of Egypt were invaded or someone overthrew the government. (BD) Together with the Pharaoh, the viziers, and the nomarks, these officials and nobles governed the country.

37. What was the purpose of reinventing Roger Ebert’s Film Festival in 1999? (A) To work closely with the University of Illinois. (B) To help restore a building associated with the Festival. (C) To establish a signature annual event in the community. (D) To honor people who made films that were not box-office hits.

38. What is the focus of this year’s film selection? (A) Films produced or directed by women. (B) Hollywood classics and legends. (C) Stories featuring female leading roles. (D) Diversity in formats and genres.

39. Which of the following is NOT included in the writer’s acknowledgement remarks? (A) The founder of Roger Ebert’s Film Festival. (B) A student who purchased a pass to the Festival. (C) The producer of the Festival’s award-winning film. (D) A company which provided financial support for the Festival.

40. What is the second paragraph mainly about? (A) General facts regarding storm chasing. (B) Common equipment used by storm chasers. (C) Shared characteristics among storm chasers. (D) Meteorological knowledge crucial to storm chasing.

41. According to the passage, which of the following is true about chasing severe weather? (A) The danger of chasing tornadoes can be avoided. (B) Those who chase storms share one common reason. (C) There is a standard set of equipment for storm chasing. (D) Core punching is a necessary component of storm chasing.

42. What has become a concern after storm chasing gets more popular? (A) Weather conditions. (B) Safety issues. (C) Equipment cost. (D) Media coverage.