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jobs Question 3: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?. Question 7: According to the passage, whic

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Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn

a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the

difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to

unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider

Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as

“Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary

or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is

important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and

which ones you cannot accept Then rank them   in order of importance to you.

The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a deskall day If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally

be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law

education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your

experience, additional training, promotions and commission

Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some

industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant

appears glamorous, while that   of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what

they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight

attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors

Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one.

Question 1: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to .

A.   emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.

B.   show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.

C.   indicate that the answers are not really important.

D.   indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.

Question 2: The word “them” in paragraph 2  refers to .

A.   questions      B.   answers      C.   features      D. jobs

Question 3: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person

who does not want to live in a big city?

A.   plumbing      B.   law       C  retail  sales       D. advertising

Question 4: The word “that” in paragraph 4  refers to _.

A.   occupation       B.  the traveling life   C.  a flight attendant       D. commission

Question 5: It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that .

A.   jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.

B.   insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.

C.   people should constantly work toward the next promotion.

D.   a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.

Question 6: In paragraph 5, the author  suggests that _.

A.   you may want to change careers at some time in the future.

B.   as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.

C.   you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.

D.   you will probably jobless at some time in the future.

Question 7: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A.   To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary

B.   To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs

C.   If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming a flight attendant

D.   Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.

physical health at(3) Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a night,

(4) _teenagers requirenine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (5) anything between two and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age

Question 1 A behind time B about time C in time D at time

Question 2 A few B less C much D little

Question 3 A jeopardy B threat C risk D danger

Question 4 A or B because C whereas D so

Question 5 A put B gets C brings D makes

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Franklin D Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, was from a wealthy, known family As a child, he attended private school, had private tutors, and traveled with his parents to Europe He attended Harvard University, and afterward studied law At the age of 39, Roosevelt suddenly developed polio, a disease that left him without the full use of his legs for the rest of his life Even though the worst of his illness, he continued his life in politics In 1924,

well-he appeared at twell-he Democratic National Convention to nominate Al Smith for president, and eight years after that he was nominated for the same office Roosevelt was elected to the presidency during the Great Depression of the 1930s, at a time when more than 5,000 banks

had failed and thousands of people were out of work Roosevelt took action First he declared a

bank holiday that closed all the banks so that no more could fail; then he reopened the banks little by little with government support Roosevelt believed in using the full power of

government to help what he called the "forgotten people." And it was these workers, the wage

earners, who felt the strongest affection toward Roosevelt There were others, however, who

felt that Roosevelt's policies were destroying the American system of government, and they opposed him in the same intense way that others admired him

In 1940 the Democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term No

president in American history had ever served three terms, but Roosevelt felt an obligation not

to quit while the United States' entry into World War II was looming in the future He accepted

the nomination and went on to an easy victory

Question 1 What does the passage mainly discuss? 

A Political aspects of Roosevelt's life.

B Problems during the Great Depression.

C Roosevelt's upbringing

D Criticisms of Roosevelt's actions

Question 2 Which one of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage? 

A Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression. 

B Roosevelt voted for Al Smith. 

C Roosevelt had difficulty walking during his presidency. 

D Roosevelt supported strong government powers

Question 3 The phrase "took action" in lines 13 is used to illustrate the idea that Roosevelt 

A performed admirably 

B exerted himself physically 

C responded immediately 

D got assistance

Question 4 Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A Roosevelt served three terms of presidency

B Roosevelt couldn’t walk easily

C All American citizens supported Roosevelt’s policies

D Roosevelt studied law before he worked as a president

Question 5 The word “affection” as used in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which

of the following?

Question 6 The word “unprecedented” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by _.

A unimportant B unheard of C unjustified D unhampered

Question 7 It can be inferred from the passage that the people who liked Roosevelt best were

_

A poor people B bankers C rich people D average workers

Question 8 In the second paragraph, the author uses the word “looming” to indicate a feeling of

of hibernation I would follow the bear tracks and search for them Once, however, I (2) _

an angry mother bear who saw me (3) _ a threat (4) the sight of the bear, I did what my father had told me I stood still until she stopped growling and walked away The trick was effective, but looking back now, I realized that the situation was (5) - more serious than I thought at the time.

Question 1 A willing B keen C eager D enthusiastic

Question 2 A found out B came across C dealt with D reached

Question 3 A as B same as C such as D like

Question 4 A by B at C on D in

Question 5 A very B quite C far D so

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In early civilization, citizens were educated informally, usually within the family unit.

Education meant simply learning to live As civilization became more complex, however,education became more formal, structured, and comprehensive Initial efforts of the ancientChinese and Greek societies concentrated solely on the education of males The post-BabylonianJews and Plato were exceptions to this pattern Plato was apparently the first significantadvocate of the equality of the sexes Women, in his ideal state, would have the same rights andduties and the same educational opportunities as men This aspect of Platonic philosophy,however, had little or no effect on education for many centuries, and the concept of a liberaleducation for men only, which had been espoused by Aristotle, prevailed

   In ancient Rome, the availability of an education was gradually extended to women, butthey were taught separately from men The early Christians and medieval Europeans continuedthis trend, and single-sex schools for the privileged through classes prevailed through theReformation period Gradually, however, education for women, in a separate but equal basis tothat provided for men, was becoming a clear responsibility of society Martin Luther appealedfor civil support of schools for all children Al the Council of Trent in the 16th century, the RomanCatholic Church encouraged the establishment of free primary schools for children of all classes.The concept of universal primary education, regardless of sex, had been born, but it was still inthe realm of the single-sex school

   In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, co-education became a more widely appliedprinciple of educational philosophy In Britain, Germany, and the Soviet Union the education ofboys and girls in the same classes became an accepted practice Since World War II, Japan and

the Scandinavian countries have also adopted relatively universal co-educational systems Thegreatest negative reaction to co-education has been felt in the teaching systems of the Latincountries, where the sexes have usually been separated at both primary and secondary levels,according to local conditions.

A number of studies have indicated that girls seem to perform better overall and inscience in particular In single-sex classes, during the adolescent years, pressure to conform tostereotypical female gender roles may disadvantage girls in traditionally male subjects, makingthem reluctant to volunteer for experimental work while taking part in lessons In Britain,academic league tables point to high standards achieved in girls’ schools Some educationalists,therefore, suggest segregation of the sexes as a good thing, particularly in certain areas, and anumber of schools are experimenting with the idea

Question 1: Ancient education generally focused its efforts on .

A. male learners     B. Both sexes        

C. female       D. Young people only

Question 2: Education in early times was mostly aimed at .

A. teaching skills      B. learning to live

C. learning new lifestyles       D. imparting survival skills

Question 3: The first to support the equality of the sexes was .

A. the Chinese       B. the Greek       C. Plato      D. the Jews

Question 4: The word “informally” in this context mostly refers to an education occurring

A. in classrooms B. outside the school C. In a department      D. ability

Question 5: When education first reached women, they were .

A. locked up in a place with men B. isolated from a normal life

C. deprived of opportunities         D. separated from men

Question 6: When the concept of universal primary education was introduced, education

A. was given free to all           B. was intended for all the sexes

C. focused on imparting skills D. was intended to leave out female learners Question 7: Co-education was negatively responded to in .

A. Japan        B. the Scandinavian countries

C. South American countries        D. conservative countries

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Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are the official (1) of the Sovereign and, as such, serve as both home and office for The Queen, whose personal standard flies (2) _ Her Majesty is in residence.These buildings are used extensivelyfor State ceremonies and Official entertaining and are opened to the (3) _ as much as these

commitments allow.All are furnished with fine pictures and (4) of art from the Royal Collection, which has been assembled over four centuries by successive sovereigns Many of the State Apartments and rooms at the official residences have been in continuous use since their conception and many of the paintings are (5) _ in the rooms for which they were originally intended.

Question 1 A venues B residences C situations D occupation

Question 2 A whatever B however C whoever D whenever

Question 3 A human B public C peoples D strangers

Question 4 A painting B statues C works D jobs

Question 5 A created B explored C produced D displayed

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The biologist's role in society as well as his moral and ethical responsibility in the discovery and development of new ideas has led to a reassessment of his social and scientific value systems A scientist can no longer ignore the consequences of his discoveries; he is as concerned with the possible misuses of his findings as he is with the basic research in which he

is involved This emerging social and political role of the biologist and all other scientists requires a weighing of values that cannot be done with the accuracy or the objectivity of a laboratory balance As a member of society, it is necessary for a biologist now to redefine his social obligations and his functions, particularly in the realm of making judgments about such ethical problems as man's control of his environment or his manipulation of genes to direct further evolutionary development

As a result of recent discoveries concerning hereditary mechanisms, genetic

engineering, by which human traits are made to order, may soon be a reality As desirable

as it may seem to be, such an accomplishment would entail many value judgments Who would

decide, for example, which traits should be selected for change? In cases of genetic deficiencies and disease, the desirability of the change is obvious, but the possibilities for social misuse are

so numerous that they may far outweigh the benefits.

Probably the greatest biological problem of the future, as it is of the present, will be to find ways to curb environmental pollution without interfering with man's constant effort to improve the quality of his life.

Question 1: According to the passage, a modern scientist should be more concerned about

.        

A his basic research        B the development of new ideas

C his manipulation of genes          D the consequences of his discoveries

Question 2: The pronoun "it" in paragraph 2 refers to .

A a reality        B an accomplishment        

C genetic engineering      D hereditary mechanism

Question 3: It is implied in the passage that genetic engineering .

A may do us more harm than good   B is no longer desirable         

C is the most desirable for life        D will change all human traits

Question 4: The pronoun "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .       

A discoveries concerning hereditary mechanisms             

B effects of genetic engineering misuse       

C cases of genetic deficiencies              

D possibilities for genetic deficiencies

Question 5: What is probably the most important biological problem mentioned in the passage?

A social and economic deficiencies         B manipulation of genes  

C genetic engineering misuse       D environmental pollution

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Fit Bodies are made to move! They are not (1) for sitting around in front of the

television or reading magazines Keeping fit doesn’t (2) _ you have to be a super- athlete, and even (3) exercise can give you a lot of fun When you're fit and healthy, you'll find you look better and feel better You'll develop more energy and self-confidence

Every time you move you are exercising The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb (4) _ it does, the stronger and fitter it will become Best of all, exercise is fun It's what your body likes doing most - keeping on the (5) _

Question 1 A planned B designed C programmed D cause

Question 2 A involve B required C reveal D mean

Question 3 A a little B a few C little D few

Question 4 A more and more B the more C more D

of five major research papers The first one provided a theory explaining Brownian

movement,the zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension The second paper laid the

foundation for the photon, orquantum, theory of light In it he proposed that light is composed

of separate packets of energy, called quanta orphotons, that have some of the properties of particles and some of the properties of waves A third paper contained the "special theory of relativity" which showed that time and motion are relative to the observer, if the speed of light

is constant and the natural laws are the same everywhere in the universe The fourth paper was amathematical addition to the special theory of relativity Here Einstein presented his famous formula, E = m(cc), known as the energy mass equivalence In 1916, Einstein published his general theory of relativity In it he proposed that gravity is not a force, but a curve in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass.Einstein spoke out frequently against

nationalism, the exalting of one nation above all others He opposed war and violence and

supported Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine When the Nazis came to power in 1933, they denounced his ideas He then moved to the United States In 1939 Einstein learned that two German chemists had split the uranium atom Einstein wrote to President Franklin D Roosevelt warning him that this scientific knowledge could lead to

Germany developing an atomic bomb He suggested the UnitedStates begin its own atomic bombresearch

Question 1: Einstein's primary work was in the area of

A chemistry B biology C physics D engineering

Question 2: Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical

application of Einstein's discoveries?

A Radio B Automobiles C Computers D Television

Question 3: According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except

A the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine B Nationalism

C atomic bomb research in the United States D the defeat of the Nazis

Question 4: In which country was Einstein born?

A Switzerland B United States C Germany D Israel

Question 5: What is "Brownian movement"?

A The zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension

B The emission of electrons from solids when struck by light

C The motion of photons in light

D The basis of the theory of relativity

Question 6: Einstein was a citizen of all of the following countries EXCEPT

A Belgium B Germany C Switzerland D United States

Question 7: It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels _

A Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views

B Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.

C Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications

D Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect

Question 8: According to Einstein's special theory of relativity

A all properties of matter and energy can be explained in a single mathematical formula

B light is composed of separate packets of energy

C time and motion are relative to the observer

D some solids emit electrons when struck by light

Question 9: In line 15, the word "exalting" most nearly means

A elevation B criticism C support D elimination

Question 10: According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called

A electrons B photoelectrons C quanta D gamma rays

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      Although (1) has always been a need for a lingua franca to facilitate communication between people (2) different parts of the world, artificial languages have been singularly unsuccessful at fulfilling this (3) _ At first glance, this might seem surprising because a language such as Esperanto, which is (4) very easy to learn, would seem to have considerable advantages over languages (5) _ English, French or Spanish

Question 1 A that B it C there D which

Question 2 A in B of C at D from

Question 3 A work B service C role D tasks

Question 4 A expectedly B supposedly C considerably D presumably

Question 5 A such as B like C as D alike

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Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in the small Tuscan town of Vinci, near Florence.He was the son of a wealthy Florentine public official and a peasant woman In the mid-1460s, the family settled in Florence, where Leonardo was given the best education that Florence could offer He rapidly advanced socially and intellectually He was handsome,

persuasive in conversation, and a fine musician and improviser About in 1466 he apprenticed

as a studio boy to Andrea Del Verrocchio InVerrocchio’s workshop, Leonardo was introduced tomany activities, from the painting of altarpieces and panel pictures to the creation of large sculptural projects In 1472, he was entered in the painter’s guild of Florence, and in 1476, he was still mentioned as Verrocchio’s assistant In Verrocchio’s Baptism of Christ, the kneeling angel at the left of the painting is by Leonardo

In 1478, Leonardo became an independent master His first commission, to paint an altarpiece for the chapel of the Palazzo Vecchino, the Florentine town hall, was never executed His first large painting, The Adoration of the Magi, left unfinished, was ordered in 1481 for the Monastery of SanDonato a Scopeto, Florence Other works ascribed to his youth are the so-called Benois Madonna, the portrait Ginerva de’ Benci, and the unfinished Saint Jerome

In 1482, Leonardos career moved into high gear when he entered the service of the dukeofMilan, Ludovico Sforza, having written the duke an astonishing letter in which he stated that

he could build portable bridges; that he knew the techniques of constructing bombardments

and of makingcannons; that he could build ships as well as armored vehicles, catapults, and other war machines;and that he could execute sculpture in marble, bronze, and clay He served

as a principal engineer inthe duke’s numerous military enterprises and was so active also as an architect In addition, he assisted the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli in the celebrated work Divina Proportione

Question 1: What is NOT mentioned about the young Leonardo da Vinci?

A He was physically attractive B He was a telented speaker

C He was well-connected D He was gifted n many fields of art

Question 2: The word “apprenticed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.

Question 3: What can be inferred about Andrea Del Verrocchio?

Question 4: How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he became an independent master?

Question 5: The pronoun “he” in paragraph 3 refers to .

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Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) _ as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) _ for a job or career For

example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3) _ or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (4) _ satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (5) _ it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world

Question 1 A work B jobs C actions D activities Question 2 A do B prepare C make D work

Question 3 A license B card C diploma D paper

Question 4 A requires B requiring C require D to require Question 5 A therefore B despite C although D because

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We are descendants of the ice age Periods of glaciation have spanned the whole ofhuman existence for the past 2 million years The rapid melting of the continental glaciers at theend of the last ice age spurred one of the most dramatic climate changes in the history of theplanet During this inter-glacial time, people were caught up in a cataclysm of humanaccomplishment, including the development of agriculture and animal husbandry Over the past

few thousand years, the Earth's climate has been extraordinarily beneficial, and humans have

prospered exceedingly well under a benign atmosphere

Ice ages have dramatically affected life on Earth almost from the very beginning It iseven possible that life itself significantly changed the climate All living organisms pull carbondioxide out of the atmosphere and eventually store it in sedimentary rocks within the Earth'scrust If too much carbon dioxide is lost, too much heat escapes out into the atmosphere Thiscan cause the Earth to cool enough for glacial ice to spread across the land

In general the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has beenequalized by the input of carbon dioxide from such events as volcanic eruptions Man, however,

is upsetting the equation by burning fossil fuels and destroying tropical rain forests, both of

which release stored carbon dioxide. This energizes the greenhouse effect and causes the Earth

to warm If the warming is significant enough, the polar ice caps eventually melt

The polar ice caps drive the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems Should the ice

caps melt, warm tropical waters could circle the globe and make this a very warm, inhospitable

planet

Over the past century, the global sea level has apparently risen upwards of 6 inches, mainlybecause of the melting of glacial ice If present warming trends continue, the seas could rise asmuch as 6 feet by the next century This could flood coastal cities and fertile river deltas, wherehalf the human population lives Delicate wetlands, where many marine species breed, alsowould be reclaimed by the sea In addition, more frequent and severe storms would battercoastal areas, adding to the disaster of the higher seas

The continued melting of the great ice sheets in polar regions couldcause massive amounts of ice to crash into the ocean This would further raise the sea level andrelease more ice, which could more than double the area of sea ice and increasecorrespondingly the amount of sunlight reflected back into space The cycle would then becomplete as this could cause global temperatures to drop enough to initiate another ice age

Question 1 According to the passage, carbon dioxide is stored in each of the following EXCEPT

A polar ice caps       B sedimentary rocks      C rain forests      D fossil fuel.

Question 2 Which of the following does the author NOT mention as a consequence of a large

rise in global sea level?

A The destruction of wetlands       B The flooding of cities

C A more diverse marine population       D Severe storms

Question 3 According to the passage, what is the relationship between carbon dioxide and the

Earth's climate?

A Carbon dioxide, which is trapped in glacial ice, is released when warm temperatures cause the ice melt.

B The greenhouse effect, which leads to the warming of the climate, is result of too much carbonstored in the Earth's crust

C Rain causes carbon dioxide to be washed out of the atmosphere and into the ocean

D An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the warming of the climate.

Question 4 The word "beneficial" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to

A calm       B inviting      C thoughtful      D favorable

Question 5 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of agriculture

A preceded the development of animal husbandry

B withstood vast changes in the Earth's climate

C did not take place during an ice age.

D was unaffected by the greenhouse effect

Question 6 The word "this" in the third paragraph refers to

A man's upsetting the equation

B the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide

C a volcanic eruption

D the melting of the polar ice caps

Question 7 The word "inhospitable" is closest in meaning to

A imperfect       B uninhabitable      C unlikable       D cruel.

Question 8 What is the main topic of the passage?

A The possibility that the popular ice caps will melt

B The coming of another ice age

C Man's effect on the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere

D The climate of the Earth over the years

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A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (1) is a lot that you can do to improve your memory

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us This

no doubt explains the reason (2) schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (3) One way to make‘ yourself more interested is to ask ̳

questions — the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (4) and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory

The old saying that ―eating fish makes you brainy may be true after all Scientists have discovered that the fats (5) in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil

— help to improve the mem

Question 1 A There B it C that D.this

Question 2 A Why B what C how D which

Question 3 A Hardly B slightly C consciously D easily

Question 4 A Degree B level C rate D grade

Question 5 A Made B existed C founded D found

watching and travelling

Now I'll describe my mother and my brother My mother is forty-seven and she works as

a nurse in a hospital She is small, and slim, has short brown hair and green eyes She likes bird watching and travelling too, so whenever my parents are able to they go some place interesting for nature watching Since we have a cottage with a garden they both spend a lot of time there

My brother is sixteen He is slim and has short brown hair and blue eyes He also attends high school He is interested in computers and sports like football and hockey He also spends a lot of time with his friends.

I have only one grandmother left still living She is in pretty good health even at the age

of seventy-eight so she still lives in her own flat I enjoy spending time with her when I can Both

my grandfathers died from cancer because they were smokers, which was really a great tragedy

because I didn't get chance to know them My other grandmother died just a few years ago I also have a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins The cousin I'm closest to is my uncle's daughter Pauline We have a lot in common because we are both eighteen and so we are good friends

My parents have assigned me certain duties around the house I don't mind helping out

because everyone in a family should contribute in some way I help with the washing up, the vacuuming and the shopping Of course I also have to help keep my room tidy as well My brother is responsible for the dusting and mopping He also has to clean his own room Even though my brother and I sometimes fight about who has to do what job, we are still very close I

am also very close to my parents and I can rely on them to help me My patents work together tokeep our home well maintained and it seem they always have a project or another that they are working on They respect each other's opinions and even if they disagree they can always come

to a compromise I hope in the future that I have a family like ours

Question 1 Which of the followings is NOT the hobby of the writer's father?

A listening to music       B bird watching      C painting       D doing the gardening

Question 2 Where does the writer's mother work?

A an a clinic       B at home       C in a company       D in a hospital

Question 3 What does the writer's brother do?

A a computer programmer       B a high school student

C a college student       D a football player

Question 4 What happened to the writer's grandfathers?

A They died because they smoked too much.

B They got lung cancer a few years ago

C They had to leave their own flat

D They had an accident and died

Question 5 The word "tragedy" in the third paragraph mostly means

A bad luck      B sudden accident       C sad event       D boring result

Question 6 The word "assigned" in the fourth paragraph mostly means

A allowed       B appointed       C forced      D encouraged

Question 7 Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A The writer's mother likes travelling.

B One of the writer's grandmothers is living with her.

C The writer's brother has to clean his own room

D The writer has a cousin whose age is the same as hers

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Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference The word library comes (1) liber, the Latin word for “book” (2) , library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (3) audio-visual and online databases In addition (4) maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.The central mission of a library (5) to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations

Question 1 A to B in C from D out

Question 2 A therefore B instead C however D despite3

Question 3 A but also B as well C only if D or else

rates, and they can be scrambled or used in banking One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type ofegg, sometimes called “designer” eggs These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low- flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran In spite of their diet,

however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol

in humans

Eggs producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly They cite

scientific studies to back up their claim And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs

and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results It may be that is not the type of eggs

that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people In fact, there is evidence that certainly dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol

Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level

Question 1: What is the main purpose of the passage?

A To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level

B To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.

C To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten

D To convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg substitutes

Question 2: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?

A Minerals      B Cholesterol      C Canola oil      D Vitamins

Question 3: What is meant by the phrase “mixed results” ?

A The results are blended       B The results are a composite of things

C The results are inconclusive       D The results are mingled together

Question 4: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?

A Reducing egg intake but not fat intake       B Increasing egg intake and fat intake

C Decreasing egg intake and fat intake   D Increasing egg intake but not fat intake

Question  5: According  to  the  passage,  one  yolk  contains  approximately of    the suggested

daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?

A 3/4      B 2/3            C 1/2      D 1/3

Question 6: The word “portrayed” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A studied      B destroyed       C tested     D described

Question 7: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the

following types of eggs EXCEPT

A boiled        B poached        C scrambled      D fried

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Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference.The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (1) generations Librariesare an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (2) the record is preserved and made available for later use

People use library resources to gain information about personal (3) or to obtain

recreational materials such as films and novels Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (4) in locating sources of information, and todevelop good reading and study habits Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (5)

information and services that are essential to learning and progress

Question 1 A success B succeeding C succeed D

successful

Question 2 A that B which C what D who

Question 3 A appeals B interests C profits D

attractions

Question 4 A skills B talents C capabilities D abilities

Question 5 A relates B digests C supplies D apohes

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The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the planet access to information Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots

of information: more than 2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject Unlike other encyclopedias, however, Wikipedia is not written by experts, but by

ordinary people. These writers are not paid and their names are not published They

contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share their knowledge

       Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human knowledge. The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means “a complete general

education” Real popularity for encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the publication of encyclopedias written for ordinary readers With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same amount of information could be put on a few computer discs.Then with the Internet, it became possible to create an online encyclopedia that could be

constantly updated, like Microsoft’s Encarta However, even Internet-based encyclopedias like Encarta were written by paid experts At first, Wikipedia, the brainchild of Jimmy Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these In 2001, he had the idea for an

Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone Furthermore, that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time

          But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to

write the articles, and so he began by hiring experts He soon changed his approach, however,

as it took them a long time to finish their work He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online To do this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which allows users to create or alter content on web page The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can simply search for information

or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles If you find an article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it This process goes on until

no one is interested in making any more changes

Question 1:  Wikipedia is a(n) .

A book       B journal            C article                           D dictionary

Question 2:  Wikipedia is written by _.

A paid written        B millionaires       C normal people               D world experts

Question 3:  The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to

A ordinary readers     B ordinary people         C encyclopedia experts     D every subject

Question 4:  Microsoft’s Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of _.

A CD-ROM dictionary       B printed encyclopedia

C online encyclopedia       D updateable online encyclopedia

Question 5:  The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means _

A idea      B time        C method        D writing       

Question 6:  The user of Wikipedia can do all of the following EXCEPT _.

A have access to information                   B determinate the website         

C modify information       D edit information

Question 7:  We can say that Jimmy Wales _

A became very famous after the formation of Wikipedia     B is the father of Wikipedia

C made a great profit from Wikipedia       D decides who can use Wikipedia

Question 8:  Wiki software enables _.

A exchanging articles        B a purchase of information       

C limited access       D editing 

to achieve it Experts estimate that 95

percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (5) _weight While the reckless use

of fad diets can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare

Question 1 A number B range C amount D sum

Question 2 A on B of C to D with

Question 3 A by B like C through D as

Question 4 A bring B do C take D play

Question 5 A lose B gain C put D reduce

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Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women

in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising

throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration,has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the

corporateworld, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they've found

out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own".

In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first

product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and

her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock

Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do They

still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and

finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead

Question 1: What is the main idea of this passage?

A Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world

B The computer is especially lucrative for women today

C Women are better at small business of their own

D Women today are opening more business of their own.

Question 2: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the

business world EXCEPT

A Women were required to stay at home with their families

B Women lacked ability to work in business

C Women faced discrimination in business

D Women were not trained in business

Question 3: in the passage, "that" refers to _.

A A woman becomes chairman of the board.

B Women working hard

C Women achieving advanced degrees

D Women believing that business is a place for them

Question 4: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s _.

A Were unrealistic about their opportunities in bussiness management.

B Were still more interested in education than business opportunities

C Had fewer obstacles in business than they do today

D Were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business

Question 5: The expression “keep tabs on” in line 16 is closest meaning to _.

A recognize the appearance of B keep records of

C provide transportation D pay the salaries of

Question 6: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by _.

A fences B obstacles C questions D small groups

Question 7: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated

by women are small because _

A Women prefer a small intimate setting B Women can’t deal with money

C Women are not able to borrow money easily D Many women fail at large business

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Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britan and France (1) 1802 Finally, in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nickname "The Chunnel" by the English) was officially opened This fifteen million dollar project took seven years to (2) It is 50km long and built

45 metres under the seabed The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up to

300km/h due to the (3) _ electrical system.

The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours It is also handy for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains The don't need to book in (4) _, as train (5) every few minutes

Question 1 A from B during C since D ago

Question 2 A perform B achieve C deal with D complete Question 3 A forward B advanced C higher D increased

Question 4 A advance B time C ahead D future

Question 5 A go away B exit C set out D depart

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The growth of cities, the construction of hundreds of new factories, and the spread of railroads in the United Stases before 1850 had increased the need for better illumination But the lighting in American homes had improved very little over that of ancient times Through thecolonial period, homes were lit with tallow candles or with a lamp of the kind used in ancient Rome- a dish of fish oil or other animal or vegetable oil in which a twisted rag served as a wick.Some people used lard, but they had to heat charcoal underneath to keep it soft and burnable

The sperm whale provided superior burning oil, but this was expensive In 1830 a new

substance called “camphene” was patented, and it proved to be an remained expensive, had an unpleasant odor, and also was dangerously explosive

Between 1830 and 1850 it seemed that the only hope for cheaper illumination in the United States was the wider use of gas In the 1840s American gas manufacturers adopted improved British techniques for producing illuminating gas from coal But the expense of pipinggas to the consumer remained so high that until mid- century gas lighting was feasible only in urban areas, and only for public buildings for the wealthy In 1854 a Canadian doctor, Abraham Gesner, patented a process for distilling a pitch like mineral found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that produced illuminating gas and an oil that he called “kerosene” (from “keros”, the Greek word for wax, and “ene” because it

resembled camphene) Kerosene, though cheaper than camphene, had an unpleasant odor, and Gesner never made his fortune from it But Gesner had aroused a new hope for making

illuminating oil from a product coming out of North American mines

Question 1 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why better lighting had

become

necessary by the mind- nineteenth century?

A development of railroads

B demand for better medical facilities

C increases in the number of new factories

D growth of cities

Question 2 The word “this” in the first paragraph refers to .

Question 3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of camphene?

A high cost B bad smell C potential to explode D greasy texture

Question 4 What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in the paragraph?

A It was first developed in the United States

B It was not allowed to be used in public buildings

C It was not widely available until mid- century

D It had an unpleasant smell

Question 5 The word “resembled” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A was similar to B cost the same as C was made from D sounded like

Question 6 According to the passage, what advantage did the kerosene patented by Gesner

have over camphene?

A Kerosene had a more pleasant smell B Kerosene was less expensive.

C Kerosene burned more brightly D Kerosene was safer to use

Question 7 The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to .

Question 8 Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

A a description of events in chronological order

B a comparison of two events

C an analysis of scientific findings

D the statement of a theory and possible explanations

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Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually do the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health Although permanent weight loss is the (1) , few are able to achieve it Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight While the reckless use of faddiets can bring some (2) results, long-term results are very rare (3) _, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets (4) than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely This results in a situation (5) _a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy

Question 1 A case B profit C benefit D goal

Question 2 A initial B initiative C initiating D initiate

Question 3 A additionally B furthermore C nonetheless D consequently

Question 4 A more than B in spite C rather than D in addition to

Question 5 A what B which C why D where

Housewife Fiona Blair describes herself as very practical and down-to-earth, and never

believed in the idea that a house could be haunted That all changed when she and her family moved into a manor house in the Midlands Although the surveyor reckoned that the house

required a lot of attention and was somewhat damp, they thought it was stunning They could

just afford it and it would be a good investment, so they took the plunge and decided to buy it

Nonetheless, right from the start, Fiona had a strange sense that they were not alone in the house. One of her teenage daughters had left a towel over the back of a chair in the kitchen Fiona was in the garden, and when she returned to the house, the towel was over the kitchen table like a tablecloth On other occasions the family would find that objects such as glasses and vases had been turned upside-down

This was only the start of the peculiar happenings A particularly strange incident happened on Fiona’s birthday Fiona’s husband, Mark, came home from work and went into the living room He immediately came rushing out to ask who had bought her the beautiful flowers –but nobody had given Fiona flowers and her daughters had not put the flowers there It

remained a mystery how they had miraculously appeared

Fiona was curious and decided to find out about the history of the house What she discovered was rather alarming Apparently a young girl, servant to a previous generation of owners, had been found dead in peculiar circumstances in the attic Fiona and her family

inevitably began to feel claustrophobic and trapped in the house, and eventually decided that they would have to move

Unfortunately, things were not as simple as that Each time they attempted to show the house to potential buyers, Fiona would of course ensure beforehand that everything was neat and tidy in order to make a good impression But by the time anyone arrived, the entire house would be in a complete mess, and visitors complained of an unpleasant atmosphere Eventually, after many months, an American couple viewed the house, and decided it had a certain

attraction For some reason, the ghost did not play its usual tricks, and Fiona was able to sell what had been her dream home

Now living in a spacious modern apartment in London, Fiona wants to forget it all and move on with her life ‘At one point I thought I might be going out of my mind, it was all so frightening. We can almost laugh about it all now, but I hope we never experience anything like that again.’

Question 1 According to the passage, why did the writer and her husband want to move into

the house in the Midlands?

A They were eager to find out if it had a ghost

B They were attracted by the appearance of it.

C They knew someone important had lived there

D They were looking for a house to modernize

Question 2 The phrase 'down-to-earth' in the passage is closest in meaning to

A beautiful      B brave      C sensible      D strong

Question 3 The word 'stunning' in the passage could be best replaced by which of the

following?

A beautiful and attractive       B cheap and large

C cheap and old        D beautiful and new

Question 4 After they moved in, they

A began to hear strange noises in the attic

B realized that the house was incredibly cold

C discovered that objects were being moved.

D broke a lot of glasses

Question 5 What happened on Fiona’s birthday?

A Her daughters bought her flowers          B There was an unexplained occurrence.

C A burglar broke into the living room       D Mark forgot to buy a present

Question 6 According to the fifth paragraph, what had happened to the servant girl?

A She had killed herself in the attic      B She was murdered by the owners

C She had been locked in the attic       D She died in the house.

Question 7 What did the ghost do when they decided to sell the house?

A It disappeared immediately         B It made people viewing it feel unwelcome.

C It tidied the house         D It made horrible noises

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Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (1) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (2) _ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (3) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (4) _ built on or washed into the sea

Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (5) _. 

Question 1  A Although          B. Yet        C. Still         D. Despite

Question 2  A. continues        B. repeats         C. follows        D. carries Question 3. A. wastefully         B. rapidly        C. lonely        D. quickly

Question 4 A. neither        B. sooner        C. rather       D. either Question 5  A. utterly       B. completely          C. quite         D. greatly

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The brain of the average human weighs approximately 1.4 kilograms and consists of three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem The cerebrum is by far the largest of the three parts, taking up 85% of the brain by weight The outside layer of the

cerebrum, the cerebral cortex, is a grooved and bumpy surface covering the nerve cells beneath.The various sections of the cerebrum are the sensory cortex, which is responsible for receiving and decoding sensory messages from throughout the body: the motor cortex, which sends action instructions to the skeletal muscles: and the association cortex, which receives, monitor and processes information It is in the association cortex that the processes that allow humans

to think take place The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, the

section of the brain that controls balance and posture The brain stem connects the cerebrum

and the spinal cord It controls various body processes such as breathing and heartbeat

Question 1 What is the author’s main purpose?

A To describe the functions of the parts of the brain

B To explain how the brain processes information

C To demonstrate the physical compositions of the brain

D To give examples of human body functions

Question 2 The passage states that the most massive part of the brain is the

A cerebrum B cerebellum C cerebral cortex D brain stem

Question 3 How does the passage describe the appearance of the cerebral cortex?

C As a layer of the cerebellum D As ridged

Question 4 According to the passage, which part of the brain analyzes information?

A The sensory cortex B The association cortex

C The cerebellum D The brain stem

Question 5 The sensory cortex _

A senses that messages should be sent out to the muscles

B provides a surface covering for nerve cells

C is where the human process of thinking occurs

D receives and processes information from the senses

Question 6 Which of the following is true about the cerebellum?

A It is located above the cerebrum B It controls breathing

C It is responsible for balance D It is outside layer of the cerebrum

Question 7 What shape does the brain stem most likely have?

C Large and formless D Short and flat

Question 8 Which one is closest in meaning to the word “posture”?

A personal opinion B quick movement C position of body D speech

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Vincent Van Gogh is a famous painter from the 19th century Van Gogh's paintings are sold at very high prices (1) many collectors want his paintings But unfortunately, when he was (2) , he did not have a happy life

Van Gogh was from a poor family in Holland and lived (3) his life at home He live in a rather sad and (4) life He drew things that he could see (5) around the quiet town of his parents' home or outside his window This is why he painted things like the sky, his room and even himself

Question 1 A because B for C because of D although

Question 2 A live B alive C living D lively

Question 3 A almost of B mostly C most of D the most of

Question 4 A lone B alone C loneliness D lonely

Question 5 A both B either C neither D all

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Most Americans still get married at some point in their lives, but even that group is shrinking

Among current generations of adult American – starting with those born in 1920s – more than

90 percent have married or will marry at some point in their lives However, based on recent patterns of marriage and mortality, demographers calculate that a growing share of the

younger generations are postponing marriage for so long that an unprecedented number will

never marry at all

More Americans are living together outside of marriage Divorced and widowed people are waiting longer to remarry An increasing number of single women are raising children.Put these trends together with our increasing life expectancy, and the result is inevitable Americans are spending a record low proportion of their adult lives married

Married rates for unmarried men and women have dropped from their post - 1950s high to record lows Part of this fall is due to the change in the age at which people first marry The median age at first marriage is the age by which half the men or women who will ever marry have done so It fell almost continuously from the time it was first measured, in 1890, at 22.0 years for women and 26.1 for men, to a low of 20.3 for women and 22.6 for men between

1947 and 1962 Since then, it has risen at a rapid pace, to a record high for 23.8 for women and

26.2 for men in 1994

The length of time between marriages is also increasing, and more divorced people are choosing not to remarry In 1990, divorced men had waited an average of 3.8 years before remarrying, and divorced women had waited an average of 3.5 years, an increase of more than one year over the average interval in 1970

Data on cohabitation and unmarried childbearing suggest that marriage is becoming lessrelevant to Americans 2.8 million of the nation’s households are unmarried couples, and one -

third of them are caring for children, according to the Census Bureau.

Question 1: The passage supports all of the following statements EXCEPT

A Americans are spending fewer years married than they did in the past

B Most Americans get married at least once

C Americans are having fewer children than they did in the past

D Divorced Ame ricans are waiting longer to marry

Question 2: The word “those” in paragraph 1 refers to

A married Americans B younger generations

Question 3: The word “unprecedented” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

C never before seen D decreasing

Question 4: According to the passage, recent demographic patterns suggest that _

A 90 percent of younger generations will marry

B young people prefer to marry in order to have children

C most young people delay marriage for personal reasons

D an increasing number of young people will never marry.

Question 5: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to paragraph 2?

A Americans are spending fewer years in their adult lives married

B More Americans are living together without marrying

C It takes divorced and widowed people fewer years before they get married again than in the

past

D There are more and more single mothers in America

Question 6: Between 1890 and the 1950s, the age at which men first married _

A decreased by more than 3 years. B increased by almost 2 years

C remained about the same D decreased by less than 2 years

Question 7: In paragraph 3, the author shows that the median age at first marriage _

A reached a record high for women in the early 1960s

B fell continuously between 1947 and 1962

C rose then fell between 1890 and 1962

D rose between the 1960s and 1990s

Question 8: The word “rapid” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _

A predictable B fast C increasing D unbelievable

Question 9: Which of the following is TRUE about divorced people in America?

A More divorced people want to remarry

B Divorced people waited longer to remarry in the past than today

C Divorced women had waited longer before remarrying than divorced men

D Less divorced people want to remarry.

Question 10: The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to .

A Americans B unmarried couples

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Feminists are united by the idea that women’s position in society is unequal to (1) _

of men, and that society is structured in such a way as to benefit men to the political, social, and economic (2) _ of women However, feminists have used different theories to explain these (3) _ and have advocated different ways of redressing inequalities, and there are marked geographic and historical variations in the nature of feminism

Historically, feminist thought and activity can be divided into two waves The first wave, which began in about 1800 and (4) until the 1930s, was largely concerned with gaining equal rights between women and men The second wave, which began in the late 1960s, has

continued to fight for quality but has also developed a (5) of theories and approaches that stress the difference between women and men and that draw attention to the specific needs of women

Question 1 A most         B those       C that        D which

Question 2 A detriment        B benifit       C position     D advocate

Question 3 A difference       B attention     C equalities       D inequalities

Question 4 A widened         B spent         C lasted          D lengthened

Question 5 A kind B sort C range D type

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In the mid-nineteenth century, the United States had tremendous natural resources that could be exploited in order to develop heavy industry Most of the raw materials that are valuable in the manufacture of machinery, transportation facilities, and consumer goods lay ready to be worked into wealth Iron, coal, and oil ― the basic ingredients of industrial growth ―were plentiful and needed only the application of technical expertise, organizational skill, and labor

One crucial development in this movement toward industrialization was the growth

of the railroads The railway network expanded rapidly until the railroad map of the United States looked like a spider's web, with the steel filaments connecting all important sources of raw materials, their places of manufacture, and their centers of distribution The railroads contributed to the industrial growth not only by connecting these major centers, but also by

themselves consuming enormous amounts of fuel, iron, and coal.

Many factors influenced emerging modes of production For example, machine tools, the tools used to make goods, were steadily improved in the latter part of the nineteenth

century ― always with an eye to speedier production and lower unit costs The products of the factories were rapidly absorbed by the growing cities that sheltered the workers and the

distributors The increased urban population was nourished by the increased farm production that, in turn, was made more productive by the use of the new farm machinery American agricultural production kept up with the urban demand and still had surpluses for sale to the industrial centers of Europe

The labor that ran the factories and built the railways was recruited in part from

American farm areas where people were being displaced by farm machinery, in part from Asia, and in part from Europe Europe now began to send tides of immigrants from eastern and southern Europe ― most of whom were originally poor farmers but who settled in American industrial cities The money to finance this tremendous expansion of the American economy stillcame from European financiers for the most part, but the Americans were approaching the day when their expansion could be financed in their own “money market”

Question 1 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The history of railroads in the United States

B The major United States industrial centers

C Factors that affected industrialization in the United States

D The role of agriculture in the nineteenth century

Question 2 The word “themselves” in bold type refers to .

A sources B Centers C Railroads D places

Question 3 According to the passage, all of the following were true of railroads in

the United States in the nineteenth century EXCEPT that

A they connected important industrial cities

B they were necessary to the industrialization process

C they were expanded in a short time