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It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get an education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The difference between schooling and education implied by this remark is important. Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling. Education knows no limits. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in the kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the formal learning that takes place in school and the whole universe of informal learning. The agent (doer) of education can vary from respected grandparents to the people arguing about politics on the radio, from a child to a famous scientist. Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises. A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions. People receive education from infancy on. Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term; it is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life. Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at about the same time, take the assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take exams, and so on. The pieces of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of governments, have been limited by the subjects being taught. For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their society or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with. There are clear and undoubted conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling Which of the following would the writer support?
A. Without formal education, people won't be able to read and write.
B. Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
C. Schooling is of no use because students do similar things everyday.
D. Our education system needs to be changed as soon as possible.
According to the passage, the doers of education are .....................
A. only respected grandparents
B. mostly famous scientists
C. mainly politicians
D. almost all people
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Education and schooling are quite different experience.
B. The more years students go to school, the better their educationis.
C. Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework.
D. The best schools teach a variety of subjects.
The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to ...............
A. workings of governments
B. newest film makers
C. political problems
D. high school students
The word "all-inclusive" in the passage mostly means ................
A. including everything or everyone
B. going in many directions
C. involving many school subjects
D. allowing no exceptions
This passage is mainly aimed at ......................
A. telling the difference between the meanings of two related words "schooling" and "education"
B. telling a story about excellent teachers
C. listing and discussing several educational problems
D. giving examples of different schools
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Horace Pippin, as an African-American soldier during World War I, was wounded in his right arm. He discovered, however, that by keeping his right wrist steady with his left hand, he could paint and draw. Pippin was not trained, but his artistic sensitivity and intuitive feel for two- dimensional design and the arrangement of colour and patterns made him one of the finest Primitive artists America has produced. Pippin did a series of paintings on the abolitionist John Brown and one on his war experiences, but he shied away from social issues for the most part and achieved his greatest success with scenes of the people and places of his hometown of West Chester, Pennsylvania. His Domino Players, featuring four women gathered around a wooden table in a simple kitchen setting, is an excellent example of his rural domestic scenes. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about primitive art?
A. It’s two-dimensional
B. Colours and patterns are important
C. Artists do not have to be trained for it
D. It is used mainly for painting portraits
Horace Pippin discovered he could paint and draw .............
A. during Word War I
B. when he completed his training
C. when someone reminded him of his artistic sensitivity
D. by holding his right wrist steady with his left hand
Where in the passage is the name of Pippin’s hometown mentioned?
A. line 6
B. line 10
C. line 4
D. line 11
It may be inferred from the passage that Pippin .............
A. had a simple a simple upbringing
B. was obsessed with the subject of abolition
C. was destroyed by his war experiences
D. wanted nothing to do with his past
The word “arrangement” in line 5 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. purpose
B. feature
C. mixture
D. production
With which of the following statements would the author agree?
A. Horace Pippin was a poorly trained ordinary artist
B. Primitive art is an excuse for lack of training and latent
C. Horace Pippin made an important contribution to American art
D. Horace Pippin placed too much emphasis on social issues in his work.
The passage would most likely be required reading in which course?
A. Biology
B. Drama
C. Literature
D. Art History
What does “they” refer to?
A. people
B. ages
C. sticks
D. trees
According to the passage the first fire used by people was probably obtained ..........
A. from the sun’s heat through glass
B. by rubbing wood together
C. from heat or fire caused by nature
D. by striking iron against flint
It is stated in the passage that torches for lighting were made from ..............
A. the wood of gum trees
B. iron bars dipped in melted resins
C. wooden poles dipped in oil
D. tree branches dipped in melted resins
we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night. It is mentioned in the passage that before the electric lamp was invented .............
A. oil lamps and then candles were used
B. candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time
C. candles and then oil lamps were used
D. people did not use any form of lighting in their houses
The word “splendors” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. expensive objects
B. places of scenic beauty
C. achievements
D. the beautiful and impressive features
According to the passage, which of the following sentence is NOT true?
A. We know exactly when and how people first used fire.
B. Before gas lamps and electric lamps appeared, streets were lit by torches.
C. We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder.
D. Matches and lighters were invented not long ago.
The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to ..........
A. nearly dark
B. badly decorated
C. containing a lot of white
D. mysterious
What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there?
A. Gas lighting.
B. No lighting at all.
C. Electric lighting.
D. Oil lighting.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions One of the highest honors for formalists, writers, and musical composers is the Pulitzer Prize. First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John F. Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others. As with many famous awards, this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer. Joseph Pulitzer’s story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one of hardship, hard work and triumph. Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in 1864. He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the American Civil War. After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German - language newspaper, the Westliche Post. His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper. In 1978, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own. Right from the first edition, the newspaper took a controversial approach to new. Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the average reader, so he produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue. Such an approach is commonplace today, but in Pulitzer’s time it was new and different. The approach led to the discovery of many instances of corruption by influential people. Pulitzer ‘paper became very famous and is still produced today. The success of Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wanted to give something back to his profession. Throughout his later years, he worked to establish university programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships to assist journalism students. Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers to remember the importance of quality. On his death, he gave two million dollars to Columbia University so they could award prizes to great writers. The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group. For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize is the highlight of their career. If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a Pulitzer Prize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession. Why does the writer mention "John F. Kennedy" in line 3?
A. He was one of the inventors of the famous awards.
B. He was one of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize.
C. He was one of the people who selected the Pulitzer winners.
D. He was in one of the scandals reported on by Joseph Pulitzer.
According to the reading passage, why did Joseph Pulitzer invent the Pulitzer Prize?
A. to encourage people to remember his name and success
B. encourage writers to remember the importance of quality
C. to encourage journalism students to achieve their goals
D. to encourage work of the Pulitzer winners
The word “partial" in the passage is closest in meaning to ............
A. in part only
B. brand new
C. one and only
D. very important
According the passage, who receives the Pulitzer Prize?
A. Columbia University graduates
B. journalism students
C. noted writers and composers
D. most newspaper reporters
According to the reading passage, how did Joseph Pulitzer appeal to the average reader?
A. He wrote about famous writers of journalism and literature
B. He wrote stories about the war
C. He produced his own newspaper
D. He produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue
Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is true according to the reading passage?
A. He received a scholarship when he was a university student.
B. He was rich even when he was young
C. He was a reporter during the American Civil War
D. He immigrated to the United States from Hungary
Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?
A. Joseph Pulitzer was the first writer to the win the prize in 1917.
B. The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career.
C. Joseph Pulitzer left money to award to the prizewinners.
D. Receiving the prize is one of the highest honors for writers.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Clara Barton became known as “ The Angel of the Battlefield” during the American Civil War. Born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton’s interest in helping soldiers on the battlefield began when she was told army stories from her father. Another event that influenced her decision to help soldiers was an accident her brother had. His injuries were cared for by Barton for 2 year. At the time, she was only 11 years old. Barton began teaching school at the age of 15. She taught for 18 years before she moved to Washington, D.C in 1854. The civil war broke out 6 years later. Immediately, Barton started war service by helping the soldiers with their needs. At the battle of Bull run, Clara Barton received permission from the government to take care of the sick and hurt. Barton did this with great empathy and kindness. She acknowledged each soldier as a person. her endurance and courage on the battlefield were admired by many. When the war ended in 1865 , she used 4 years of her life to assist the government in searching for soldiers who were missing during the war. The search for missing soldiers and years of hard work made her feeble physically. In 1869, her doctors recommended a trip to Europe for a rest. While she was on vacation , she became involved with the International Red Cross, an organization set up by the Geneva Convention in 1864. Clara Barton realized that the Red Cross would be a best help to the United States. After she returned to the United States, she worked very hard to create an American Red Cross. She talked to government leaders and let American people know about the Red Cross. In 1881, the National Society of the Red Cross was finally established with its headquarters in Washington , D.C. Clara Barton managed its activities for 23 years. Barton never let her age stop her from helping people. At the age of 79, she helped food victims in Galveston, Texas. Barton finally resigned from the Red Cross in 1904. She was 92 years old and had truly earned her title “ The Angel of the Battle”. According to the paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Barton Clara?
A. She helped her father when he was a soldier
B. She suffered from an accident when she was 11
C. She helped her brother who hurt in an accident.
D. She made a decision to live with her brother for 2 years.
The phrase broke out in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning .............
A. extended
B. broken down
C. closed
D. began
The word this in paragraph 2 refers to ............
A. recognized each soldier as a person
B. cooker for soldiers
C. took care of the sick and hurt
D. received permission
The word acknowledged in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ..............
A. nursed
B. recognized
C. pleaded
D. believed
What can be inferred about the government?
A. It did not always agree with Clara Barton
B. It did not have the money to help Clara Barton
C. It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness
D. It had respect for Clara Barton
What does the author mention about the American Red Cross?
A. It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention
B. Barton tried to have it set up in America
C. The American people were not interested in the Red Cross
D. It was first established in the Unites States
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross
B. Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need
C. Clara Barton becam a nurse during the American Civil War
D. Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old
What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. The angel of the Battlefield
B. The American Red Cross
C. The American Civil War
D. The International Red Cross
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The Hindu cultural celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times. Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called "mangni". The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the "mehendi" which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design. On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as "jaimala". This is followed by "kanyadaan", where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom's hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner. Another ritual is the "havan" in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their commitment to each other. Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire. The "gath bandhan" takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bonThis signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal. The couple then takes four "mangal pheras" or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: "Dharma", religious and moral duties; "Artha", prosperity; "Kama" earthly pleasures; "Moksha", spiritual salvation. The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the "saptapardi". Then the ritual of "sindoor" takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life. This signifies the completion of the marriage. The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, "ashirwad" to the newlywed couple as they touch the feet of their parents. What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?
A. The Hindu culture
B. The Hindu religion
C. The Hindu wedding
D. The Hindu tradition
What does the word magni stand for?
A. the wedding
B. the paste made from the leave of one another
C. the engagement
D. the gesture of acceptance of one another
What do the Hindu people think about marriage?
A. It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together.
B. It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals.
C. It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals.
D. It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals.
What can the word adorning be best replaced by?
A. decorating
B. painting
C. repairing
D. dying
What can the word invokes be best replaced by?
A. tells
B. says
C. prays
D. talks
Why does the couple exchange garlands?
A. to do a ritual
B. to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner.
C. to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness.
D. to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life
When is the wedding ceremony completed?
A. When the parents of the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple.
B. When the couple touches their parents' feet.
C. When the couple makes seven steps together.
D. When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the bride's forehead
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions A Japanese construction company plans to create a huge independent city-state, akin to the legendary Atlantis, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The city, dubbed “Marinnation”, would have about one million inhabitants, two airports, and possibly even a space port. Marinnation, if built, would be a separate country but could serve as a home for international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. Aside from the many political and social problems that would have to be solved, the engineering task envisaged is monumental. The initial stage requires the building of a circular dam eighteen miles in diameter attached to the sea bed in a relatively shallow place in international waters. Then, several hundred powerful pumps, operating for more than a year, would suck out the sea water from within the dam. When empty and dry, the area would have a city constructed on it. The actual land would be about 300 feet below the sea level. According to designers, the hardest task from an engineering point of view would be to ensure that the dam is leak proof and earthquake proof. If all goes well, it is hoped that Marinnation could be ready for habitation at the end of the second decade of the twenty-first century. Whether anyone would want to live in such an isolated and artificial community, however, will remain an open question until that time. According to the text, Marrination, when built, will be a(an) .............. city
A. underwater
B. underground
C. marine
D. legendary
The word ‘akin’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ........
A. likely
B. close
C. next
D. similar
Which of the following would NOT be a problem for the construction plan?
A. social
B. political
C. engineering
D. financial
Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?
A. Marinnation would have about one million inhabitants.
B. Marinnation will be built in a deep place in the Pacific Ocean.
C. Marinnation will be located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
D. Marinnation could be served as home for international organisations.
The word ‘monumental’ in Paragraph 2 means ..............
A. important and difficult
B. like a large monument
C. important and historic
D. serving as a monument
The phrase ‘suck out’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. draw out
B. dry up
C. take out
D. pull out
According to the text, people could come to live in the future city in the year ............
A. 2002
B. 2012
C. 2010
D. 2020
