75 câu hỏi
The passage preceding most likely discusses ________
architecture of ancient Asian civilization
religious practices of the people of Angkor
the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire
the other six wonders of the world
According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ________.
was unable to supply fish for the people of Angkor
is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
is an enormous body of fresh water in Asia
became polluted due to a population explosion
The word “seat” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
battle
summit
location
chief
The hydraulic system of reservoirs ________.
supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean
helped transport the sandstone for constructing temples
were destroyed by nearby warrior’s tribes
became non–functional due to overuse
The word “artificial” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
man–made
numerous
natural
insincere
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ____
reservoirs and canals
temples and palaces
rice paddles
farmland
All of the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ________.
reduction of nutrients
contamination of soil
loss of water supply
erosion of soil
The phrase this source in the passage refers to
sun
wind
dammed rivers
oceans
The word exploit in the passage is closest meaning to
utilize
declare
contain
determine
Why does the author mention the Hoover Dam in paragraph one ?
To give a current example of ocean–based energy technology
To explain that dams are effective producers of sustainable energy
To draw a comparison between two sources of renewable energy
To show that alternative energy sources have not been successful
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true about wave–power technologies?
Many of them use submerged objects to obtain the waves’ energy
Compressed air must be present for them to work properly
They undertake three steps in order to collect wave power
They rely on the water’s motion to create electricity
According to paragraph 5, what part did the cables play in OSPREY’s design?
They attached the partially submerged chamber to the sea floor
They generated the electricity which was then collected in turbines.
They conducted the electricity from the generator to the shore.
They provided stability during powerful ocean storms.
The word inhibited in the passage is closest in meaning to
delivered
prevented
protected
approved
What can be inferred from paragraph 7 about governments?
They do not believe wave–energy devices can withstand ocean forces.
Their interests often conflict with those of the energy industries.
They demand much scientific research before they provide funding.
Their support is often essential to the success of new endeavors.
All of these are problems associated with the collection of wave energy EXCEPT ?
the difficulty of finding feasible locations
the destructive power of the ocean
the size of the equipment involved
the constant changing of the tides
What is the main subject of the passage?
Business management policies
Commuting to work
Extending the workplace by means of telecommutingk
Telecommuting for child-care purposes
According to the passage, what is the most important tool for a telecommuter to work at home?
telephone
a camera
a smart phone
a computer
The word “hailed” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
welcomed
communicated
considered
arranged
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for office employees?
Being restricted to the office
Incurring expenses for lunches and clothing
Taking care of sick children
Driving in heavy traffic
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentially solved by telecommuting?
Employees’ lateness for work
Employees’ absence from work
Employees’ need for time to work intensively alone
Employees’ conflicts with second jobs
Which of the following does the author mention as a possible disadvantage of telecommuting?
Small children cannot understand the boundaries of work and play.
Computer technology is not advanced enough to accommodate the needs of every situation.
Electrical malfunctions can destroy a project.
The worker often does not have all the needed resources at home.
Which of the following is an example of telecommuting as described in the passage?
A scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space station
A technical writer sending via computer documents created at home
A computer technician repairing an office computer network
A teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private school.
What perception do most people have a weather forecasters?
They have many qualifications.
They do a hard day’s work at the studio.
They always tell the truth.
They work very short hours.
Meteorologists get their forecasting information from
The TV studio
The country’ s main weather centre
Satellite and radar information
Their office
The phrase up- to- the- minute in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Very brief
Very short
( the) most recent
Fashionable
The computer has to be carefully programmed
So that the visual are sequenced correctly
So that the script is visible to the presenter
Because the script has to be written on a story board
Because electric maps are used
Weather forecasters have to know the material well because
The length of the report may have to change
The forecast may be incorporated into the news broadcast
The content of the report may have to change
The broadcast is pre-recorded
What does this in paragraph 6 refer to?
The weather forecaster’s worry
Reading the weather ‘live’
Giving a forecast that doesn’t come true
An accurate prediction
The word mortifying in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
embarrassing
enjoyable
deceitful
frightening
Nowadays, weather forecasters have to
A. do experiments to determine the pollen count.
B. simply point at maps and describe weather conditions.
C. cope with professionals.
D. be able to cope under pressure.
do experiments to determine the pollen count.
simply point at maps and describe weather conditions.
cope with professionals.
be able to cope under pressure.
What is the main topic of the passage?
The Bengal tiger
International boycotts.
Endangered species
Problems with industrialization
Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in paragraph 2?
Act
Situation
Contrast
Trade
The word 'poachers' as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?
Illegal hunters
Enterprising researchers
Concerned scientists
Trained hunters
What does the word 'this' in paragraph 2 refer to in the passage?
Bengal tigers
Interest in material gain
Killing animals for personal satisfaction.
The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Which of the following could best replace the word ‘allocated’ in paragraph 3?
Set aside
Combined
Organized
Taken off
What does the term 'international boycott' in paragraph 3 refer to?
Buying and selling of animal products overseas.
A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
A global increase in animal survival.
Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks.
Which of the folỉowing best describes the author's attitude?
Forgiving
Concerned
Vindictive
Surprised
The subject of the preceding passage was most likely Halley's
childhood
work as an astronomer
many different interests
invention of the diving bell
Which of the following best expresses the subject of this passage?
Halley's work as an astronomer
Haley's many different interests
Halley's invention of a contraption for diving
Halley's experiences as a diver
Halley's bell was better than its predecessors because it
was bigger
provided more air
weighed less
could rise more quickly
The expression ran low in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
moved slowly
had been replenished
sank to the bottom
was almost exhausted
How long could divers stay underwater in Halley's bell?
Just a few seconds
Only a few minutes
For hours at a time
For days on end
It is NOT stated in the passage that Halley's bell
was wider at the bottom than at the top
was made of tarred wood
was completely enclosed
could hold more than one diver
The word its in paragraph 4 refers to
improvement
Halley's bell
source of air
a lead barrel
This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
astronomy
recreation
oceanography
physiology
This passage is mainly about _________
the visitors to the Mount Rushmore monument
the faces at the Mount Rushmore monument
the sculptor of the Mount Rushmore monument
the creation of the Mount Rushmore monument
According to the passage, Borglum’s son _________
is dead
was a president
did maintenance work
spent a million dollars
The word ‘which’ is paragraph 1 refers to ________
granite
these man
chairs
features
The men who Borglum hired were _________
trained sculptors
laid-off stone masons
Black Hills volunteers
unemployed miners
It can be inferred from the passage that ________
the heads are not as originally planned
the workers made mistakes when blasting
the cracks caused serious injuries
the designs had large fissures in them
Borglum’s mixture for filling cracks was _________
very expensive
bought at the Black Hills mines
invented
uncovered during carving
Today, Mount Rushmore needs to be _________
protected from air pollution
polished for tourists
restored during the winter
repaired periodically
The main purpose of the passage is to _________
compare skyscrapers with other modern structures.
describe skyscrapers and their effects on the environment.
advocate the use of masonry in the construction of skyscrapers.
illustrate some architectural designs of skyscrapers.
According to the passage, the attitude of many people in North America towards skyscrapers could be best described as _______
unemotional
skeptical
critical
bitter
The word “overburden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________
overwhelm
overload
overachieve
overcome
According to the passage, what is one disadvantage of skyscrapers that have mirrored walls?
The exterior surrounding air is heated.
The windows must be cleaned daily.
Construction time is increased.
Extra air-conditioning equipment is needed.
According to the passage, in the late 1960’s some residents of Boston were concerned with which aspect of skyscrapers?
The noise from their construction
The removal of trees from building sites
The harmful effects on the city’s grass
The high cost of rentable office space
The author raises issues that would most concern which of the following groups?
Electricians
Environmentalists
Aviators
Teachers
In which paragraph does the author compare the energy consumption of skyscrapers with that of a city?
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as reasons for building skyscrapers EXCEPT
people’s strong desire to build high.
people’s pride for their towns or cities
the greed of the owners to have more place for lease
the need to accommodate more people.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Eagan’s life shows how a wealthy student can achieve as much as a poor one.
Eagan’s life shows that military experience makes athletes great.
Eagan’s life shows that a man can be an athlete and a well-educated person.
Eagan’s life shows how easy it is to win two gold medals in different Olympic sports.
According to the passage, how did Eagan’s mother earn a living?
Renting rooms to immigrants
Teaching foreign languages
Doing laundry and cleaning
Writing fiction for women’s magazines
According to the passage, who was Frank Merriwell?
A teacher at Yale
A fictional character
A student at Oxford
A bobsledder at the Olympics
The word “artillery” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
large weapons such as cannons
small weapons such as pistols
shoulder weapons such as rifles
tension weapons such as crossbows
According to the passage, Eagan won all of the following EXCEPT
Light heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
U.S. national amateur heavyweight boxing title.
British amateur boxing championship
Heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
According to the passage, where were the 1920 Olympic Games held?
In Antwerp, Belgium
In Paris, France
In London, England
In Lake Placid, New York
According to the passage, what special honor did Eagan receive in 1983?
He was inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.
He received a gold medal in four-man bobsledding
He was appointed assistant district attorney for Southern New York.
What is the main topic of the passage?
The mechanics of rain.
The climate of North America.
How gravity affects agriculture.
Types of clouds.
Which of the following best replaces the word “minute” in paragraph 1?
second
tiny
slow
predictable
What does “in constant motion” in paragraph 1 mean?
moving all the time
always having feeling
never changing
falling down easily
Why don’t all ice crystals in clouds immediately fall to the Earth?
They are balanced by the pressure of rain droplets.
The effect of gravity at high altitude is random.
They are kept aloft by air currents.
The heat from the Sun’s rays melts them.
What are water droplets?
They are ice crystals.
They are small drops of dew.
They are watery fruits.
They are animals living on ice.
What can be inferred about drops of water larger than 1/125 inch in diameter?
They never occur.
They are not affected by the force of gravity.
In still air they would fall to the ground.
In moving air they fall at a speed of thirty-two miles per hour.
What is the diameter of the average cloud droplet?
1/16 inch
1/125 inch
1/2500 inch
one millionth of an inch
What is an example of precipitation?
rain
lightening
wind
thunder