47. From the passage above, we can infer that .
(A) The Fukushima area is the largest rice production area in Japan
(B) Vietnam's policy took part of the blame for the rising global price of rice
(C) Thailand's rural farmers are the smallest part of the New Prime Mister's electoral base
(D) The new Thai Prime Minister aspired to stimulate the country's economy at home by highlighting the country's agriculture

43. What is the future plan of EWS? (A) To promote replacement of nuclear power with coal power. (B) To seek for safer and more efficient ways to generate nuclear energy. (C) To help more communities generate clean and eco-fi*iendly energy. (D) To make bigger profits and expand EWS business to other countries.

44. Which of the following is NOT a reason for EWS's increasing rise in its power sales? (A) the cheaper price of electricity EWS provides (B) the radiation leak in Fukushima nuclear plants (C) Ursula Sladek's winning the Nobel Prize for Environmental Protection (D) the German government's firm attitude toward halting nuclear power

45. Choose the best title for this passage. (A) Asian Countries' Urgent Demand for Rice (B) The Rising Rice Price will Slump Soon (C) Famous Rice Delicacies Across Asian Countries (D) The Rocketing Rice Price and the Reasons Behind

46. Why did the Vietnam government limit the amount of exporting rice? (A) To assure its people of rice at stable price. (B) To protect its farmers and people from rice shortage. (C) To revenge Thailand for its long political oppression. (D) To store more rice and boost the global trading price.

48. Based on the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) Thailand is eager to sell rice at a higher price. (B) The end of the rising rice price is nowhere to be seen. (C) Vietnam is greatly affected by the rising rice prize. (D) Japan stores a lot of rice to feed the numerous victims in Fukushima nuclear disaster.

49. What is the passage mainly about? (A) How Bard on the Beach accidentally got its name. (B) Bard of a local Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver. (C) Adoptions of Shakespeare's plays from the 15th century to the 21th century. (D) History and development of a local Shakespearean Festival in Vancouver.

50. Which of the following statement is NOT correct concerning Bard on the Beach? (A) Over the twenty years, their viewers have multiplied. (B) Bard on the Beach offers Shakespeare's plays only in springtime. (C) It was initially founded by Christopher Gaze out of his passion for Shakespearean plays. (D) Unlike the opera house we go to，the audience watch the Shakespeare's play in the tent with openings.

51. What does the word "exceptional" refer to? (A) outstanding (B) expectant (C) excluding (D) of high quality

52. What do we learn about from the last paragraph? (A) Bard on the Beach offer volunteers performing courses and help them put on Shakespeare's plays. (B) Bard on the Beach is planning to release DVDs so that the public can enjoy Shakespearean plays at home. (C) In hope of cultivating the taste for drama in the youth, Bard on the Beach provides teenagers with summer camp courses. (D) People of all ages can take delight in Shakespeare's plays since William Shakespeare addressed human nature in an insightful way.

53. What is Schawbel's suggestion for those who are looking for a job? (A) They should create and update professional profiles online. (B) They should neither turn off their computer nor unhook the Internet. (C) They should market their talents and work experience at a good price. (D) They should find the one who shares the same interests as them to be their boss.