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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. What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?
A. People will ask an open question about living in Marinnation.
B. The construction of Marinnation could never be completed in time.
C. People might not want to live in an isolated and artificial community.
D. People will ask how they can live in such an isolated and artificial city.
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 Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiplecelled organism that is able to conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment. Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high- intensity light. This type of algae is the oldest form of life with photosynthetic capabilities. Fossilized remains of blue-green algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa. Green algae, or Chlorophyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces on the surfaces of enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the surface of the water. Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean's surface. Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits. What is the author's main purpose?
A. To show what color algae is
B. To differentiate the various classifications of algae
C. To describe where algae is found
D. To clarify the appearance of different types of algae
Which of the following is NOT true about algae?
A. All types have one cell only.
B. It can be found out of water.
C. It can use photosynthesis.
D. It is not a relatively new form of life.
The word "pigment" at the end of the first paragraph means ...........
A. size
B. shape
C. composition
D. color
Algae remnants found in Africa are ..............
A. still flourishing
B. photogenic
C. extremely old
D. red in color
Green algae is generally found .............
A. on the ocean floor
B. on top of the water
C. throughout ponds and lakes
D. surrounding enclosed bodies of water
Brown algae would most likely be found ...........
A. on trees
B. near green algae
C. on rocks
D. in the ocean
According to the passage, red algae is ..............
A. sturdy
B. huge
C. fragile
D. found in shallow water
It can be inferred from the passage that limestone deposits serve as the basis of .................
A. coral reefs
B. red algae
C. subtropical seawater
D. secret passages
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 culture 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 “magni”. 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 «jaimala», 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 bond. This 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 newly wed 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 oi 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 ot 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 brides forehead
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 suns 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
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 object
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 The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors the physical location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal; and certain standards that are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And, if you are eating in a very rustic setting, it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants. What topic is this passage primarily concerned?
A. Instruction in proper etiquette
B. Rules of etiquette
C. Variable and universal standards of etiquette
D. The importance of good manners
According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
A. reading a magazine at a coffee shop
B. not throwing food on the floor
C. eating in rustic settings
D. eating in rustic settings
What does the word “it” refer to?
A. learning the proper etiquette
B. clear instruction
C. knowing the type of restaurant
D. sensitivity
Which of the following words is most similar to the meaning of “rustic”?
A. urban
B. unsophisticated
C. agricultural
D. ancient
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “tuck”?
A. set
B. put
C. fold
D. hold
