39. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
(A)the characteristics of nectar.
(B) other types of carnivorous plants.
(C) other plants found in swampy areas.
(D)other plants of North and South America.

複選題35. (AB)What’s more, the names given to the individual wagashi create a sense of sound, with many referring to things in nature or well-known poems.  (AC)Japan’s custom of enjoying wagashi dates back thousands of years to the Yayoi period, which lasted from about 300 BCE to 300 CE.  (AD) Rich in history, symbolism, and design, wagashi are Japan’s essential tasty treats!  (AE)In fact, eating tasty sweet treats is closely linked to another one of the nation’s iconic activities: the tea ceremony.  (BC) Meanwhile, it only takes a second to pop one in your mouth and enjoy the sensation!  (BD) In fact, when crafting wagashi, pastry chefs pay tribute to the other four senses: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.  (BE)For instance, mochi have a chewy consistency, while senbei are dry and crunchy like crackers.

36. What is the main point of the passage? (A)Some plants eat animals and thus are dangerous to all forms of life. (B) Environment has an important effect on plant evolution. (C) Carnivorous plants are a unique species worthy of study. (D)Swamps contain a variety of fascinating plant life.

37. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true of carnivorous plants? (A)They are found only in North and South America. (B) They use enzymes and bacteria to “digest” food. (C) They grow mainly in wet marshes and bogs. (D)They have developed many ways to trap prey.

38. Which of the drawings below that most closely resembles the object described in paragraph 3?

40. The passage is organized by (A)listing the conditions necessary for carnivorous plants to survive. (B) comparing two species of plant. (C) analyzing the digestion processes of carnivorous plants. (D)describing the features of carnivorous plants.

41. What does the author imply about voting rights in the United States? (A)Many people have lost their right to vote. (B) Over time, more people have decided to vote. (C) People prefer voting in state elections over national elections. (D)In the past, fewer people had the right to vote.

42. The word “dear” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. (A) enjoyable (B) costly (C) important (D) exciting

43. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ______. (A)tie (B) vote (C) election (D)outcome

44. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred from the author’s description of voter turnout at the end of the nineteenth century? (A)Voter turnout was higher in the Northeast than in the South. (B) Voter turnout increased the rate of inflation in the United States. (C) Voter turnout would have been higher if people had not been paid to vote. (D)Voter turnout in New York has not changed dramatically in the past 100 years.

45. In paragraph 8, the description of the psychological benefits of voting mentions that people are more satisfied (A)when they vote in a close election. (B) when they vote for a person who received few votes. (C) when they vote for a sports fan. (D)when they vote for a person who wins.