四、閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】You may want a definitive answer as to whether it’s really “Burma” or “Myanmar”, but few people will giveyou one. Officially, on paper, the country’s name is Myanmar. In 1989, the ruling military government changed thename from Burma to Myanmar after thousands were killed in an uprising. The city of Rangoon also becameYangon. Many names across the country changed: Maymyo became Pyin Oo Lwin, Ayeyarwady becameIrrawaddy, Moulmein became Mawlamyine. However, most people continue to use both names interchangeablywithout much fuss. Sometimes Burma is just an easier word to pronounce. Both words have the same origin,linguistically. Myanma is the literary, written name of the country and Bama is more colloquial. One is moreformal than the other.When the military seized power from General Ne Win’s government in 1989, there was a push to establish anational identity among the country’s assortment of ethnic groups. Burma is considered to describe ethnicBurmans only, so Myanmar became the politically correct term, which is supposed to encompass all who live inthe country. The name change was also a way to rid the country of British colonial influences. Giving cities orcountries new proper names is common in post-colonial countries, just as India’s Bombay was changed to Mumbai,or Calcutta to Kolkata.In the past year, the government has faced quite a few challenges as it embarks on social and economicreform in Myanmar. Many industry sectors are still confused about what the next steps are. While tourism hasincreased, many people still remain unaware of Myanmar, or why it changed its name from Burma. Like othercountries that have altered identities because of changing political power–Russia and the Czech Republic, forexample–Myanmar has a long way to go before it is as well-known as neighboring Thailand, China and India. It isimportant to understand the story behind name changes. Traveling to new places requires that we stay informedabout the country’s government and culture. As Myanmar continues to battle with tense domestic relationships,one can only hope that its identity will also improve.So, when you come to Myanmar, feel free to use the names interchangeably. Most people do!
36. Which of the following titles best described the passage?
(A) Burma or Myanmar: Why does the Southeast Asian country have two names?
(B) Many countries in South Asia have two different names and identities.
(C) Challenges that modern Myanmar people need to face.
(D) Identity crisis in Myanmar in the 21st century.