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The passage is mainly about
Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
The Beatles’ fame and success
How the Beatles became more successful than other groups
Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
The four boys of the Beatles___________
Were at the same age
Came from a town in the north of England
Came from the same family
Received good training in music
The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to
shocking
bad
notorious
popular
The first songs of the Beatles were _____
paid a lot of money
broadcast on the radio
written by themselves
written by black Americans
What is not true about the Beatles?
They became famous when they wrote their own songs.
They had a long stable career .
The members had no training in music.
They were afraid of being hurt by fans
The Beatles stopped their live performances because
They spent more time writing their own songs.
They did not want to work with each other.
They had earned enough money.
They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
The tone of the passage is that of________
neutral
criticism
admiration
sarcasm
Which of the following is not true about India’s caste system?
The caste system has been used in India for a long time.
The Kshatriya is the second highest class.
Hard work helps people move up in the caste system.
It is possible that a Shudra would work on a farm.
The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
the fact that your origin will mostly decide your future
the pleasure of life in India
the India’s caste system existing for thousands of years
the major part of the Hindu religion
What is the caste system mainly based on?
What a person believes on
When a person starts school
Who a person’s parents are
Where a person was born
What kind of job would a Brahmin likely have?
A priest
A warrior
An inventor
A painter
What could replace the word “ruling” in paragraph 3?
defeating
guessing
delaying
governing
All of the following are true about the Harijan EXCEPT that ________.
they used to be known as Untouchables
they had to do undesirable jobs in society
any contact between someone from another caste with an Untouchable was considered unacceptable
anyone from another caste coming to contact with an Untouchable is not allowed to pray at temples
What does the passage suggest about the future of the caste system?
One day soon it won’t be used anymore in India.
It is probably going to get worse before it gets better.
The bottom groups will rise to rule over the top classes.
It will likely continue to exist for a long time in India.
With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
The dangers of toxic chemicals.
A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.
The importance of the chemical industry.
Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.
The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
planting
spoiling
dividing
replacing
The word ‘clog’ in bold is closest in meaning to
drain
grow along
obstruct
float on
Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?
grazing area
weeds
nutrients
wildlife habitats
Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree?
It has become more dangerous recently.
It is occasionally required.
It is safe but inefficient.
It should be increased.
The word ‘innate’ in bold is closest in meaning to
effective
natural
active
organic
The word ‘applications’ in bold could best be replaced by which of the following?
treatments
requests
special purposes
qualifications
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
A recommendation is analysed and rejected
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The mass migration of ants
How ants mark and follow a chemical trail
Different species of ants around the world
The information contained in pheromones
The word “intermittently” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
periodically
incorrectly
rapidly
roughly
The phrase “the one” in line 8 refers to a single
message
dead ant
food trail
species
According to the passage, why do ants use different compounds as trail pheromones?
To reduce their sensitivity to some chemicals
To attract different types of ants
To protect their trail from other species
To indicate how far away the food is
The author mentions the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant in line 11 to point out
how little pheromone is needed to mark a trail
the different types of pheromones ants can produce
a type of ant that is common in many parts of the world
that certain ants can produce up to one milligram of pheromone
According to the passage, how are ants guided by trail pheromones?
They concentrate on the smell of food.
They follow an ant who is familiar with the trail
They avoid the vapor spaces by moving in a straight line.
They sense the vapor through their antennae.
The word “oscillating“ in line 17 is closest in meaning to
falling
depositing
swinging
starting
According to the passage, the highest amount of pheromone vapor is found
in the receptors of the ants
just above the trail
in the source of food
under the soil along the trail
What is the passage mainly about?
The prejudice that existed in Atlanta.
M.L.’s grandfather
Martin Luther King’s childhood.
The neighborhood King grew up in
When was M.L. born?
in 1909
in 1929
in 1949
20 years after his parents had met.
What is Martin Luthur King well- known for?
His publications.
His neighborhood.
His childhood.
His work in civil rights.
According to the author, M.L. _______.
had a difficult childhood.
was a good musician as a child
loved to listen to his grandfather speak.
grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Auburn was a commercial areas.
M.L.’s grandfather built their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909.
M. L. grew up in a rich, black neighborhood.
M.L.’s childhood was uneventful.
From the passage we can infer that:
M.L.’s father was a church member.
people gathered at M.L.’s to perform religious rituals.
M.L.’s father purchased their home on Auburn Avenue.
M.L. had a bitter childhood.
M.L. was _______ by the atmosphere in which he grew up.
not affected at all
doubted
certainly influenced
prejudiced
At the end of the story, all of the following people watch Bill practice EXCEPT _______
the basketball coach
a math teacher
a janitor
Joe
Bill is upset because _______
his team loses too many games.
he plays better in practice than he does during games.
the school yard is not a good place to practice.
Joe watches him too closely when he plays.
What does Joe decide to gather a group of people for?
To have more people see the next game
To show them Bill’s talent
To get more players for his team
To help Bill feel less nervous
What would be the best title for the story?
Practice Makes Perfect
Joe Joins the Team
Bill Wins the Big Game
Bill's Basketball Problem
In line 6, the word performed is closest in meaning to _______
played
changed
moved
acted
Why does the group have to be quiet when they go to the basketball court?
Because they do not want Bill to know they were there
Because the group needs to listen to Joe’s instructions
Because Joe is telling Bill what to do
Because Bill likes to practice alone
Why does Bill play well when Joe is watching him?
He is comfortable with Joe.
Joe tells him how to play better.
He does not know that Joe is there.
He wants to prove to Joe that he is a good player.
In line 12, the word “They” refers to _______
Walls
Animals
Materials
Artists
Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
It is home to rare animals.
It is known for horse-racing events.
It has attracted many famous artists
It has a large number of caves.
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
Determining the Age of French Caves
Wild Animals in Art
Exploring Caves Respectfully
Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?
It was completely dark inside.
The caves were full of wild animals.
Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
Painting materials were hard to find
In line 3, the words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______
watches
discovers
notices
buys
What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?
Another part was discovered.
Visitors were prohibited from entering
A new entrance was created.
A new lighting system was installed.
According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the paintings EXCEPT _______
water
temperature changes
air movement
light
According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?
Horses
Bison
Birds
Wild cats
Facial expressions __________.
cannot convey emotions
cannot reinforce spoken words
can only express negative attitudes
can be either visible or fleeting
Gestures __________.
can do nothing with a conversation
can clarify the meaning of verbal messages
may interrupt the flow of a conversation
can end a conversation more quickly than usual
According to the writer, “A picture is worth a thousand words” means __________.
a picture of a face is more valuable than a thousand words
a picture is more important than a thousand words
facial gestures can convey a lot of meanings
he has just bought a picture with a thousand words on it
How many categories of facial expressions are mentioned
2
3
4
5
A nod of the head from the teacher will likely ask his student to __________ what he is saying.
go on
give up
put off
throwaway
We can _______ not only through words but also through body language.
talk
transfer
interpret
communicate
Since I wanted to get the bill, I tried to attract waiter’s _______.
eye
agreement
assistant
attention
Her relatives didn’t do anything to help her, and her friends _______.
didn’t neither
didn’t too
didn’t either
did too
They are close-knit family and very _______ of one another.
supportive
support
supported
supporting
You can drive my car _______ you drive carefully.
unless
because
as long as
although
Primary education is a stage of study _______ children age from 5 to 11 years old.
to
for
in
with
The school year in Vietnam _______ divided into two terms.
was
are
is
is being
Neither the students nor the lecturer _______ English in the classroom.
use
since
when
after
_______ I moved in my new apartment, my neighbors have come to my house twice.
because
since
when
after
Helen’s parents was very pleased when they read her school _______.
report
papers
diploma
account
Eating and living in this country is becoming _______ expensive.
more and more
too
less
so
The wedding day was _______ chosen by the parents of the groom.
careless
careful
carelessly
carefully
Why did people name Cambridge the “city of Cambridge”?
Because the river was very well-known.
Because there is a bridge over the Cam..
Because it was a developing town.
Because there is a river named Granta.
From what we read we know that now Cambridge is _______
visited by international tourists
a city without wall
a city of growing population
a city that may have a wall around
Around what time did the university begin to appear?
In the 8th century
In the 13th century
In the 9th century
In the 15th century
Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
To see the university
To study in the colleges in Cambridge
To find the classroom buildings
To use the libraries of the university
After which year did the town really begin developing?
800
875
1845
1951
It may be inferred from the passage that the first musical cue sheets appeared around _______ .
1896
1909
1915
1927
The word “them” refers to _______ .
films
years
pieces
hands
Which of the following notations is most likely to have been included on a musical cue sheet of the early 1900's?
“Key of c major”
“Directed by D. w. Griffith”
“Calm, peaceful”
“Piano, violin”
According to the passage, what kind of business was the Edison Company?
It published musical arrangements.
It made musical instruments.
It distributed films.
It produced electricity.
The passage mainly discusses music that was _______ .
performed before the showing of a film
played during silent films
specifically composed for certain movie theaters
recorded during film exhibitions
The word “composed” is closest in meaning to _______ .
selected
combined
played
created
The word “scores” most likely mean _______ .
successes
totals
groups of musicians
musical compositions
It can be inferred that orchestra conductors who worked in movie theaters needed to _______ .
be able to compose original music
have pleasant voices
be able to play many instruments
be familiar with a wide variety of music