partially survivable.But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips.Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions befor[r]
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4. A similar B encounter C delicate D treatment
5. A October B.calculate C military D vaporize
GRAMMAR
6. I’m going to start now………the beginning of the concert
A not missing B.for not missing
C so as not to miss D in order to not miss
7. The position of a grandparent is easier than ……… of parent
8. ……… it was hard work, I enjoyed the job ………it was interesting
A though – as B even if – and
9. ……… everyone got back safety was a great relief
10. Every child was given a medal with his/her name ……… on it
A engraved B engraving C engraves D to engrave
11. ……… of my time is spent ……… enquiries
A The most – to answer B Most – answering
C Most – to answer D The most - answering
12. We have not ……… reach a decision on that matter
13. The rocket crased ……… a computer error
A in case of B in place of C in spite of D in consequent of
14. ……… do you know ……… this bag here?
A Whom – left B Who – was left
C Who – left D Whom – was left
15. It’s better ……… it now than ……… it to the last minute
A do – leave B to do – leave C do – leaving D to do – leaving VOCABULARY
16. I ……… everyone that the time had been changed
A demanded B stimulated C informed D urged
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A carried B taken C claimed D enquiried
18. ……… is a kind of boat that carries people and vehicles across a river or a sea
A canoe B cruise C submarine D ferry
19. There is a ………… likeness between the two boys, but they are not brothers
20. She went to her doctor for an annual …………
A check-out B check-in C check-up D.check-off
21. The Planning Department wanted to change the traffic system, so they ……… a traffic
survey
A collaborated B conducted C conveyed D carried
22. ……… that he only started learning it two years ago, his English is excellent
A.Thinking B Wondering C Considering D Accounting
23. The suspected is being ……… at the police department
A interviewed B tried C questioned D.debated
24. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for ……… off new clothes
A putting B showing C wearing D dressing
25. The ……… to the factory provided valuable extra space
A extension B expansion C enlargement D enrichment
CLOZE TEST
A. Many people remember being taken to the zoo as a child They remember especially the excitement of (26)……… seeing animals for the first time when before they had only read about them
in books or seen them on television However, there is considerable discussion today about the future
of zoos and what their role should be
Supporters of zoos claim that they have an educational (27)………… and represent a good way for people of all ages to learn more about the (28)……….world Also, zoos provide opportunities for important research and frequently allows scientists to help (29)………… those animals which are becoming increasing rare in the world
(30)………., however, criticise zoos for a number of reasons Firstly, they say that it is (31)……… to keep animals in cages Even in the best zoos, animals may suffer because the places
in which they have to live are both restricted and (32)……… This can cause them to experience stress and can affect their health Secondly, they believe that money would be (34)………… spent on protecting animals in their(34)……… Finally, they point out that most people nowadays can see
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26. A positively B embarassingly C actually D frightenedly
27. A function B activity C situation D possibility
28. A typical B civilized C standard D natural
30. A Enemies B Contestants C Opponents D Despots
32. A designed B artificial C false D fascinated
35. A shows B newsreels C documentaries D performances
B. In the 1930s, (36)………… the Atlantic used to take a long time because the only way to do it was by ship In the 1937, the Zeppelin company (37)……… the first air service with its great airships,
the Hinderburg Travelling by airship was faster and much more comfortable than travelling by ship, and people had been (38)……… forward to the Hinderburg’s first flight for some time Most
airships were designed to work with helium, but the Americans had (39)………… down Germany’s
request for gas As a result, the Zeppelin was filled with hydrogen It was a bomb waiting to (40)
……… As the airship was (41)………… to New Jersey to land, the passengers went to the windows
to (42) ……… to the people waiting for them on the ground below It was at this moment that the great ship (43) ……… fire Thirty six people died in the (44)………… Two years later, the (45)……
Zeppelins was destroyed, and the age of the airship was over.
41. A approaching B running C hovering D floating
44. A destruction B explosion C eruption D vibration
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A People who suffer from excessive drowsiness during the daytime may be victims of a condition known as "narcolepsy." Although most people may feel sleepy while watching TV or after eating a
meal, narcoleptics may fall asleep at unusual or embarrassing times They may doze while eating,
talking, taking a shower, or even driving a car Victims can be affected in one of two ways Most
narcoleptics have several sleeping spells during each day with alert periods in between, but a
minority feel drowsy almost all the time and are alert for only brief intervals
No reliable data exist showing how many people have narcolepsy Some estimates put the number as high as 300,000 in the United States alone Unfortunately, there is also little knowledge about the causes of this illness Researchers suggest that the problem may stem from the immune system's reacting abnormally to the brain's chemical processes There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, so sufferers of this condition can only have their symptoms treated through a
combination of counseling and drugs
46 The verb doze in line 4 can best be replaced by
A fall asleep B stay awake C be alert D feel embarrassed
47 The word spells in line 5 probably means
48 According to the passage, it can be said that
A most people are narcoleptics sometimes B narcolepstics are drug addicts
C narcolepsy is very rare condition D the number of narcolepstics is unknown
49 Narcolepsy is a condition in which people
A doze after eating a meal B have unusual brain chemistry
C only sleep in the day D doze at unusual times
50 The passage implies that narcolepsy
A is an imaginary problem B can be a serious disorder
51 The cause of narcolepsy my be related to
A brain chemical mechanisms B sleeping
52 Which of the follwing statements about narcolepsy is NOT true?
A Doctors treat symptoms rather than causes
B The causes of narcolepsy have not been found yet
C Narcolepsy affects people in two basic ways
D Researchers know how many people suffer from this problem
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A while watching a movie B while eating at a restaurant
C while lying on the beach D while taking a long car trip
54 The main topic of this passage is
A aspects of narcolepsy B causes of narcolepsy
C treatment of narcolepsy D development of narcolepsy
55 What tone does the author take in writing the passage?
A envious B objective C biased D accusatory
B. According to the airline industry statistics,almost 90% of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable.But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following
certain tips.Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask
questions if you have uncertainties.You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips as tightly sa possible.Of course,you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates.During takeoffs and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor.Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits
so that you can find them in the dark if necessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident,you should put your hands on you ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop.If smoke is present in the cabin,you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins,towels,or clothing,If possible,wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation.To evacuate as quickly as possilbe,follow crew comntands and do not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated,and when you jump,do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground ,you should move away from the plane as quickly as
plssible,and mever smoke mear the wreckage.
56 The word tips in line 3 probably indicates
A pieces of secret information B small amounts of money given to someone
C the ends of something pointed D helpful pieces of advice
57 The word them in line 8 refers to
A the rows B the seats C the exits D the passengers
58 The phrase the wreckage in line 17-18 refers to
A the plane B the ground C the airport D the exit
59 What is the main topic of the passage?
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C safety instructions in air travel D guidelines for increasing aircraft survival
60 It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts
if they
A keep their heads down B wear a safety belt
C don’t smoke in or near an airplane D read airline safety statistics
61 Travellers arre urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions
A in an emergency B before locating the exits
C if smoke is in the cabin D before takeoff
62 According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff?
A the ones that can be found in the dark
B the two closest to the passenger’s seat
C the nearest exit
D the ones with counted rows of seats between them
63 What is the main purpose of the passage?
A to satisfy travellers B to sell airlines tickets
C to provide safety advice D to give statistical evidence
64 According to the passage, airline travellers should keep their feet flat on the floor
A throughout the flight B during takeoffs and landings
C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible
65 Which of the following are airline passengers advised NOT to do?
A locate the nearest exits
B ask questions about safety
C fasten their seat belts before takeoff
D carry personal belongings in an emergency
66. A.B.C.D
67. A.B.C.D
68. A.B.C.D
69. A.B.C.D
70. A.B.C.D
71. A.B.C.D
72. A.B.C.D
73. A.B.C.D
74. A.B.C.D
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76. A.B.C.D
77. A.B.C.D
78. A.B.C.D
79. A.B.C.D
80. A.B.C.D