38. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) English oak used in old buildings is not as durable as steel.
(B) Oak timber can be made into thousands of drinking straws.
(C) In England, oak trees support more insects than other trees.
(D) English oak is rare due to its heavy use in the construction industry.

複選題34.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

複選題35.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

36. Which of the following titles best describes the passage?(A) The Economic Value of English Oak.(B) How British Squirrels Survive Winters.(C) English Oak: What Do We Know about It?(D) A Comparison between English Oak and Steel.

37. Which of the following does “Those” in the second paragraph refer to?(A) Acorns. (B) Leaves. (C) Oak trees. (D) Squirrels and jays.

39. Which of the following questions can NOT be answered by the passage?(A) How many species of insects does English oak support?(B) How does English oak live for 1,000 years or more?(C) What does English oak provide for jays in winter?(D) Why do buildings made of English oak survive for centuries?

40. According to the passage, when may the “lipstick effect” occur?(A) When people’s budgets are tight.(B) When the economy is recovering.(C) When women want to look attractive.(D) When cosmetic companies put lipstick on sale.

41. Why are people unhappy when lipstick is selling well?(A) Because women are too wasteful.(B) Because it affects industrial production.(C) Because it is a sign of an economic recession.(D) Because Estée Lauder is making too much money.

42. Which of the following does pick-me-up most likely mean?(A) Something that sells very well.(B) Something that costs you a fortune.(C) Something that makes you feel better.(D) Something that you can buy anywhere.

43. According to the “lipstick effect” theory, which of the following items might be bought by men duringan economic recession?(A) A gold watch.(B) A necktie.(C) A trip around the world.(D) A big house.

44. Why are diamonds from some areas called “blood diamonds”?(A) They resemble blood in color.(B) They cause loss of human life.(C) They represent love and passion.(D) They are of exceptionally high quality.