26. In its official citation, the Nobel Committee emphasized that the prize was awarded not for a single breakthrough or isolated experiment, but for decades of ______ research that fundamentally reshaped both theory and practice in the field.
(A)intermittent
(B) speculative
(C) sustained
(D) accidental

27. Facing mounting criticism from regulators and the public, the company issued a formal apology, conceding that its earlier public statement had been ______ and therefore failed to address key concerns raised by stakeholders. (A)ambiguous (B) redundant (C) transparent (D) consistent

28. Fueled by prolonged drought conditions and unusually strong winds, the wildfire rapidly ___ containment efforts, overwhelming emergency responders and spreading across multiple regions within days. - undermined - (B) justified - (C) predicted - (D) regulated

29. Although the economic reform package was initially met with skepticism from both opposition parties and financial analysts, it has since been ___ by subsequent data showing improved fiscal stability. - dismissed - (B) contested - (C) vindicated - (D) postponed

30. What began as a single employee's disclosure soon ___ a broader public debate about corporate accountability, regulatory oversight, and the ethical responsibilities of multinational firms. - obscured - (B) triggered - (C) neutralized - (D) confined

31. Rather than relying on dramatic imagery or emotional appeals, the documentary adopts a ___ approach, offering a careful and evidence-based examination of the long-term social consequences of rapid urbanization. - superficial - (B) partisan - (C) measured - (D) fragmented

32. Despite early optimism and repeated rounds of negotiation, the peace talks eventually ___ when the two sides failed to reach agreement on territorial boundaries and security guarantees. - culminated - (B) stabilized - (C) converged - (D) collapsed

33. In its ruling, the court concluded that the surveillance program, although justified on grounds of national security, nevertheless ___ constitutional protections related to privacy and due process. - reinforced - (B) expanded - (C) clarified - (D) infringed

34. What initially appeared to be a minor technical malfunction was later recognized by engineers as ___ of deeper structural flaws embedded in the system's original design. - symptomatic - (B) dismissive - (C) incidental - (D) decorative After years of pandemic restrictions, Japan has experienced a dramatic rebound in international tourism, driven by a weak yen, expanded flight routes, and pent-up global demand. While the surge has delivered clear economic benefits, it has also (35)___ long-standing tensions between national growth strategies and local capacity, particularly in historic districts and rural destinations unaccustomed to sustained visitor pressure. In cities such as Kyoto and Kamakura, residents have raised concerns about congestion, noise, and the erosion of everyday life. Local governments, once eager to attract tourists, now find themselves (36)___ by needing to balance between promoting economic recovery and responding to mounting public frustration. Measures such as higher accommodation taxes, restricted access to certain areas, and differentiated pricing for foreign visitors have been proposed, though each carries political and ethical implications. Critics argue that Japan's tourism model has relied too heavily on volume rather than sustainability, (37)___ short-term gains while externalizing social costs. At the same time, officials caution that abrupt restrictions could undermine regional economies still struggling to recover. The result is a policy environment marked less by decisive reform than by incremental adjustment. Ultimately, the challenge of overtourism in Japan is not merely logistical but conceptual. It raises questions about who tourism is for, who bears its costs, and how cultural heritage should be protected without being (38)___ into a consumable spectacle. Whether current measures represent a genuine shift toward sustainable tourism or merely a temporary (39)___ remains an open question.

35. - resolved - (B) exacerbated - (C) neutralized - (D) postponed

36. - insulated - (B) constrained - (C) suspended - (D) aligned

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