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The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (6) ______ isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking.
responsibilities
activities
opportunities
possibilities
As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (7) _______ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work.
who
where
whose
which
(8) _______, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security.
Otherwise
Moreover
Therefore
However
Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (9) ______ a higher education.
permitted
refused
applied
received
Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (10) ______ to be valuable to their organization
employment
employer
employee
unemployed
They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (11) ______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people.
while
as if
such as
as
They don't like interruptions or (12) ______changes of schedule.
sudden
suddenly
abruptly
promptly
At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (13) ______speaker.
other
others
another
the other
If you give a presentation, you should focus (14) ______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products.
on
to
at
in
Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (15) ______ a person asks you to.
if only
as
unless
since
They find out (16) ______ much knowledge we have gained.
what
how
which
why
(17) ______ scientists are now preparing advanced computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, for the present, tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence.
Although
Until
Despite
Because
A person's IQ is his intelligence (18) ______ it is measured by a special test The most common IQ tests are run by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946.
how
as
that
so
By 1976 it had 1,300 m.embers in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide, (19) ______ the US.
enormously
highly
considerably
mainly
People taking the tests are judged in relation to an average score of 100, and those (20) ______score over l48 are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at 2% of the population.
which
whom
why
who
Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (21) ______if we do not make an effort to protect them
extinctive
extinction
extinct
extinctions
Some birds, (22) ______as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets.
for
such
like
or
More (23) ______is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were.
area
earth
land
soil
Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them (24) ______ better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife.
go
run
make
grow
The most successful animal on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones left, (25) ______ we can solve this problem.
however
unless
because
if
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the world was becoming more aware of the destructive effects of industry (26)______ the environment and people were starting to think seriously about ways of protecting the environment.
for
to
with
on
He felt that if people could be shown a better way of living then maybe they would be interested enough to try to protect their (27)_____ environment.
worthless
valueless
precious
priceless
Mr. Morgan-Grenville decided to set up a project (28) ______ would prove what was happening to our surroundings and what could be done about it.
that
he
it
this
The main aim of CAT is to search for an ecologically better way of living by using technology which (29) _____ no harm to the environment.
gets
makes
plays
does
30)____, CAT provides information and advice to people all over Britain and all over the world. If more and more individuals are informed about how much damage our modern lifestyle is causing to the planet, maybe more of them would be prepared to look for practical solutions to environmental problems.
Therefore
However
Moreover
Although
With job vacancies available all year round offering high salaries, Vietnam has been ranked the second best place in the world to teach English by TEFL Exchange, a community for teachers of English (31)______ a foreign language.
like
similar
as
for
The site (32)______ that a foreign English teacher can earn between 1,200-2,200 USD a month in Vietnam, where the average annual income in 2016 was just 2,200 USD.
guesses
estimates
judges
evaluates
They can (33)______ a job any time of year and the best places to do so are the country’s three largest cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
hunt
search
find
seek
Candidates only need to hold a bachelor’s (34)______ and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate.
degree
qualification
diploma
level
English is an obligatory subject from sixth grade across Vietnam, but in large cities, many primary schools demand high (35)______.
capacity
competency
experience
ability
What does the passage mainly discuss
The reason for the sea cucumber’s name
What makes the sea cucumber unusual
How to identify the sea cucumber
Places where the sea cucumber can be found
The word “bizarre” is closest meaning to….
odd
marine
simple
rare
According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
It helps them to digest their food.
It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.
It makes them attractive to fish
The words “this faculty” refers to the sea cucumber’s ability to…
squeeze into crevices
devour all available food in a short time
suck up mud or sand
live at a low metabolic rate
The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses
the reproduction of sea cucumbers
the food sources of sea cucumbers
the eating habits of sea cucumbers
threats to sea cucumbers’ existence
The phrase “casts off” is closest in meaning to…
grows again
grabs
gets rid of
uses as a weapon
Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the water?
A touch
food
unusually warm water
pollution
Compared with a computer, human memory is...................
more complex
more limited
less dependable
less durable
The word “that” refers to............................
A. the computer B. the efficiency C. the sophistication D. the memory
the computer
the efficiency
the sophistication
the memory
According the passage, researchers have concluded that.....................
the mind has a much greater capacity for memory than was previously believed
the physical basis for memory is clear
different points of view are valuable
human memory is inefficient
How did Penfield stimulate dreams and other minor events from the past?
By surgery
By electric stimulation
By repetition
By chemical stimulation
The word “elicit” is closest in meaning to...........................
prove
prevent
cause
reject
According to the passage, the capacity for storage in the brain........................
can be understood by the examining the physiology
is stimulated by patterns of activity
has a limited combination of relationship
is not influenced by repetition
The word “bonds” means….......................
promises
agreements
connections
responsibilities
All of the following are true of a memory trace EXCEPT that...........................
it is probably made by structural changes in the brain
it is able to be observed
it is a theoretical construct
it is related to the degree of recall
Why does the author mention tsunamis in the passage?
To explain that not all tides are caused by gravity.
To give an example of an extreme tidal phenomenon.
To show that they are not related to natural tides.
To suggest that more categories for tides area needed.
The word exerts in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
mixes with
bring into use
infers from
connects with
What can be inferred about Canada’s Bay of Fundy ?
It may experience tsunamis because of its extreme tides.
It may have a longer tide cycle because of its wide variations.
It may be very narrow because it has wide tidal variations.
It may be influenced more by gravity than other places.
The word imperceptible in the last paragraph could best be replace by
not noticeable
difficult to explain
not generally
not able to be said
What is true about the Moon’s gravitational force?
It pulls water on the far side of the Earth more strongly.
It is more than twice as powerful as that of the Sun.
It has reduced gravity when it is lined up with the Sun and the Earth.
Its force is strongest when it is located at 90 degrees to the Earth.
Besides ordinary tides, how many other types of tide are mentioned in the passage ?
two
three
four
five
Which of the following does not relate to Ordinary Tides ?
Receiving greatest influence from the Moon
Influenced by the Sun’s position relative to the Moon.
Taking turns the higher and lower water relating to the Earth’s rotation
Having the striking range of tide in narrower bays
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A Benchmark Adventure in Aeronautics
The Early Life of Charles Lindbergh
Groundbreaking Events in Aviation
Charles Lindbergh’s Explorations
According to the passage, Lindbergh did not complete his degree because he
opted for the life of an exhibition pilot
pursued training in the military
was seeking a sedentary life–style
set out to win recognition
The word “handsomely” is closest in meaning to
honorably
handily
well
in time
The word “undertaking ” refers to…
studying at the university
exhibiting mechanical talents
seeking challenging endeavors
performing feats
The author of the passage implies that Lindbergh’s job with Robertson Aircraft Corporation.
required regular intercity flights
was not intended as long–term employment
required him to perform dangerous flights
necessitated his running long distances
According to the passage, how old was Lindbergh when he carried out his challenging flight?
Twenty–one
Twenty–three
Twenty–four
Twenty–five
The author of the passage implies that Lindbergh did not anticipate becoming a
pilot
celebrity
mail carrier
army captain
A paragraph following the passage would most probably discuss
the development of commercial and military aviation
the reaction of the government to Lindbergh’s flight
the effect of instant celebrity on Lindbergh
Lindbergh’s aircraft and engine modifications