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The topic of this passage is______________.
reactions to foods
food and nutrition
infants and allergies
a good diet
According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to ______________.
the vast number of different foods we eat
lack of a proper treatment plan
the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
the use of prepared formula to feed babies
The word “symptoms” is closest in meaning to______________.
indications
diet
diagnosis
prescriptions
The phrase “set off” is closest in meaning to______________.
relieved
identified
avoided
triggered
What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
They can eat almost anything.
They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
The word “hyperactive” is closest in meaning to______________.
overly active
unusually low activity
excited
inquisitive
The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant’s______________.
lack of teeth
poor metabolism
underdeveloped intestinal tract
inability to swallow solid foods
The main idea of this passage is________.
that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
that centers of culture shifted from East to West
that most people were wary of the new literature
It can be inferred from the passage that the previous passage probably discussed________.
the importance of tradition to writers
new developments in industrialization and population shifts
the fashions and values of 19th century America
the limitations of American literature to this time
The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to________.
became famous
turned back
diminished
changed
The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to________.
the population
the energy
American literature
the manufacturing
The word “exotic” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to________.
urban
unusual
well-known
old-fashioned
The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose?
To emphasize the contrast he is making.
For variety in a lengthy paragraph.
To wind down his argument.
To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature.
The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to________.
1850-1900
the 1900s
the early 1800s
the present
It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman________.
disliked urban life
was disapproving of the new literature
wrote Leaves of Grass
was an international diplomat
How does the writer describe the fact that Arthur became President ?
as disliked
as eventual
as improbable
as conciliatory
Chester Arthur was
of mixed Irish-American stock
born in Irish parents
born in New Hampshire
born in New York
Which of the following best describes Arthur's tenure as the head of the New York Customs House ?
a thoroughly corrupt administration
one suffering from much corruption that Arthur, though not involved, failed to remedy.
one which, in spite of the efforts of honest officials, was made corrupt by its leader
one in which corruption was not eradicated from Arthur's office until 1878.
Why was Arthur invited to become Garfield's running-mate ?
because his support for President Grant was half-hearted.
because of his previous record in office.
because Garfield wanted to hold the Republican Party together
because there was a danger of Garfield's being assassinated.
During his years as President, Arthur was
a cause of great concern to the American people.
a pleasant surprise to most people.
far from unblemished in his conduct.
the focus of strong political support.
Who was the twentieth President of the United States ?
Grover Cleveland
Ulysses S. Grant
Chester Arthur
James Garlield
In his bid for re-election. Authur was defeated by
a fellow Republican
Bright
Grover Cleveland
an unnamed Democrat
The main purpose of this passage is to
encourage people to exercise
describe a popular activity
make fun of runners in costume
give reasons for the popularity of footraces
As used in line 1, the word "activity" is most similar to which of the following?
pursuit
motion
pilgrimage
expectation
The word " camaraderie " as used in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?
games
companionship
jokes
views
The phrase "to a good cause" in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?
for an award
to reward the winner
for a good purpose
to protect a wise investment
Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
Footraces appeal to a variety of people.
Walkers can compete for prizes.
Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.
Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
As used in line 5, the word "strollers" refers to
cribs
wheelchairs
wagons
carriages
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
Some runners were participating in a wedding.
Some runners were serious about winning.
Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
chronological order
specific to general
cause and result
statement and example
At the age of eight, the writer's house was ___________.
in the town
by the sea
on boat
under the mountain
The word “rough” is closest in meaning to ____________.
careful
forceful
easy
mild
The writer's father retired early because ___________.
he walked on the cliffs every morning
he lost track of time
he had to drive his kid to school everyday
he was unable to get anywhere on time
The following are true EXCEPT ___________.
the waves came crashing into the writer's front garden in bad weather
the write moved to a new house when he was 8
the writer didn't know how to sail
the distance from the writer's house to school was 8 miles
Growing up by the sea, the writer felt___________.
unlucky
irritated
excited
lucky
The writer learnt to sail _____________.
before learning to ride a bike
when his family moved to a new house
before going to school
when he/ she was eight
When taking the university entrance exams, ___________.
the writer's family moved to a new house by the sea
the writer had to live in a friend's house
the weather was terrible
the writer's father drove him/ her to university
Which of the following is the author’s main point?
Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem.
Loud noises signal danger.
Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health.
The ear is not like the eye.
According to the passage, what is noise?
A byproduct of technology
Physical and psychological harm
Congestion
Unwanted sound
Why is noise difficult to measure?
All people do not respond to it in the same way.
It causes hearing loss.
It is unwanted.
People become accustomed to it.
The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ________ .
hazardous
crowded
polluted
rushed
The word it in the first paragraph refers to ________ .
The quality of life
our advancing technology
the noise
physical and psychological harm
According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to ________.
annoyance
danger
damage
disease
Look at the verb accelerate in paragraph 3. Which of the following is the closest meaning to it?
cease
rise
swell
increase
It can be inferred from this passage that the eye ________.
responds to fears
enjoys greater protection than the ear
increases function
is damaged by noise
Why did John Mills fly in an aero plane?
He wanted to go on holiday
He wanted to try it.
He wanted to see his family.
He had to travel on business
Why did John read about aero plane?
He wanted to know how they work.
It was his body.
It guaranteed safety.
He had found a book on them.
What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
He felt much safer.
He liked the shape of it.
He was surprised at how big it was.
He thought the wings were very small.
How did John feel when the aero plane was taking off?
excited
happy
sad
frightened
What surprised John most about the flight?
that he liked the food
that he was able to sleep
that there was a movie being shown
that the view was good
How did John feel about his fears in the end?
He thought he had wasted time being afraid.
He realized it was okay to be afraid.
He hoped his grandchildren weren’t afraid of flying.
He realized that being afraid kept his safe.
Which of the following is the author’s main point?
Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem.
Loud noises signal danger.
Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health.
The ear is not like the eye.
According to the passage, what is noise?
A byproduct of technology
Physical and psychological harm
Congestion
Unwanted sound
Why is noise difficult to measure?
All people do not respond to it in the same way.
It causes hearing loss.
It is unwanted.
People become accustomed to it.
The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ________ .
hazardous
crowded
polluted
rushed
The word it in the first paragraph refers to ________ .
The quality of life
our advancing technology
the noise
physical and psychological harm
According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to ________.
annoyance
danger
damage
disease
Look at the verb accelerate in paragraph 3. Which of the following is the closest meaning to it?
cease
rise
swell
increase
The phrase as well in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.
after all
instead
also
regardless
It can be inferred from this passage that the eye ________.
responds to fears
enjoys greater protection than the ear
increases function
is damaged by noise
Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?
a multi-track recorder
a guitar or piano
a mixing board
a microphone
Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?
They work in the recording studio.
They earn money for each session that they do.
. They are not as famous as the artists they play for.
They usually support or play for the same artist.
Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?
decide the price of the CD
decide how fast or slow a song will be
decide which instrument to use
decide which pitch to use
The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
a traditional song
a famous song
a lively song
a modern song
Which statement would the author probably agree with?
Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
It is important to buy albums made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
Having a famous person sing a song will usually make it successful.
People are often unaware of the amount of work that goes into creating music.
Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?
to give an example of a star who works with a songwriter.
to explain why she does not write her own songs.
to compare her with other talented songwriters.
to persuade readers to buy her music.
The article is mainly about ________.
people who play a background role in creating music
pop stars who write the biggest hits
songwriting teams who combine their talents
instrumentalists who work as hired musicians
How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making.
It is better at conversation.
It never has to stop.
It can operate machinery.
What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
You would have to wake up immediately
The alarm clock would turn off forever
The alarm would stop, but go off again soon
Nothing would happen at all
Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?
It takes some time for people to accept robots.
Robots may do some harm to humans
The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched.
Robots may be dominant at the workplace.
The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means __________ .
boring
difficult
intelligent
expensive
What is the last paragraph mainly about?
Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet.
A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.
How people in local communities are supporting robots.
A few of the lastest robots on the market today.
According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents time?
The education system has got much worse
Things aren’t as hard as they once were
Children have to walk longer distance to school
It hasn’t changed much at all
All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that __________ .
they can work all day and night without break
they have greater capabilities
they can draw up plans to launch a story
they can do boring tasks for human
We can infer from the passage that __________ .
present domestic robots can work without any programs
the communication will decline with the use of robots
a robot rebellion can happen daily
robotics will have been a major business by 2030