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The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was________.
A. to establish trade with the Otos and Teton Sioux
B. to explore territory purchased by the United States
C. to purchase land from France
D. to find the source of the Missouri River
Where in the passage does the author mention hardship faced by the expedition?
A. Lines 4-6
B. Lines 8-10
C. Lines 12-13
D. Lines 16-17
It can be inferred that Sacajawea ________.
A. married a Shoshoni interpreter
B. abducted a child
C. demanded tribute from the traders
D. is a well-known American heroine
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. elk and antelope
B. buffalo herds
C. the members of the expedition
D. Shoshoni and Mandans
The word “blighted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. increased
B. ruined
C. swollen
D. driven
Lewis and Clark encountered all of the following EXCEPT_______.
A. mountains
B. buffaloes
C. dinosaur herds
D. friendly people
The word “boon” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. power
B. hurdle
C. benefit
D. conclusion
It can be inferred from the passage that the Lewis and Clark expedition________.
A. experienced more hardships than successes
B. encouraged Americans to move to the West
C. probably cost the United States more than $15 million
D. caused the deaths of some of the explorers
The discovery of these children working in appalling conditions in the Shahpur Jat area of Delhi has renewed concerns about the (441)______ by some large retail chains of their garment production to India,
A. outsourcing
B. outsources
C. outsourced
D. outsource
recognised (442)______ the United Nations as one of the world’s hotspots for child labour.
A. for
B. with
C. of
D. by
According to one (443)______, over 20 per cent of India's economy is dependent on children,
A. evaluation
B. investigation
C. calculation
D. estimate
(444)______ comes to a total of 55 million youngsters under 14 working.
A. who
B. which
C. what
D. that
Consumers in the West should not only be demanding answers from retailers about how their (445)______ are produced but also should be looking into their consciences at how they spend their money and whether cheap prices in the West are worth the suffering caused to so many children.
A. goods
B. stuff
C. garment
D. ware
It can be inferred from the passage that the first dinosaurs most likely appeared on Earth around
A. 450 million years ago
B. 350 million years ago
C. 150 million years ago
D. 250 million years ago
It can be inferred from the passage that the word “coelacanth” comes from the Greek
A. sharp teeth
B. extinct fish
C. hollow spine
D. bony fingers
What is NOT true about the prehistoric coelacanth, according to the passage ?
A. It was smaller than the modern coelacanth.
B. It had a hollow pine and distinctive fins.
C. It weighed less than 150 pounds.
D. It measured as much as six feet in length.
The pronoun “It” in the third paragraph refers to
A. coordination
B. coelacanth
C. joint
D. jaw
What is stated in the passage about the prehistoric coelacanth?
A. It had few teeth.
B. It was a rather feeble fish.
C. It lived on plants.
D. It moved its teeth in an unusual way.
This passage is about a fish
A. that is extinct
C. that is becoming extinct
B. that once was extinct
D. that is not extinct
According to the passage, why are scientists sure that the prehistoric coelacanth was a flesh-eater?
A. Because of its hollow spine
B. Because of its unusual bony and muscular development
C. Because of the shape and movement of the teeth
D. Because of the size of the skull
The topic of the preceding paragraph is most likely
A. the discovery of the coelacanth
B. a reassessment of the status of a number of kinds of fish
C. a particular prehistoric sea creature
D. various extinct fish
The pronoun “it” in the 3rd paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. The canal
B. The New York State Legislation
C. The state governor
D. The commission
When did Clinton ask the U.S. government for funds for the canal?
A. In 1812
B. In 1825
C. In 1816
D. One hundred years before the canal was built.
The Seneca Chief was
A. the nickname of Buffalo
B. the name of the canal
C. Clinton's nickname
D. the name of a boat
The information in the passage
A. is in chronological order
B. is organized spatially
C. gives a cause followed by an effect
D. lists opposing viewpoints of a problem
The word “boon” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. Disadvantage
B. Benefit
C. Cost
D. Detriment
The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
A. the effect of the Erie Canal on the Buffalo area
B. Clinton's career as governor of New York
C. the century before the building of the Erie Canal
D. canals in different U.S locations
Where in the passage does the author mention a committee that worked to develop the canal?
A. The first paragraph
B. The second paragraph
C. The fourth paragraph
D. The third paragraph
In spite of being frightened, he (461) ________ the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him.
A. called
B. talked
C. spoke
D. told
He also telephoned his father at work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (462) _________.
A. done
B. made
C. acted
D. worked
(463) ________ of William's quick thinking,
A. Since
B. Because
C. In spite
D. Instead
we were able to (464) ________ there immediately."
A. manage
B. find
C. get
D. reach
very (465) ________ to both William and the ambulance service.
A. agreeable
B. happy
C. grateful
D. approving
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. History's Most Important Inventions
B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
C. How to Become a Great Inventor
D. You Don't Always Get What You Want
In paragraph 1, the word arduous is closest in meaning to _______.
A. detailed
B. tough
C. specific
D. constant
In paragraph 2, the word endeavor is closest in meaning to _______.
A. research
B. dream
C. request
D. attempt
What does the author say about Teflon?
A. People first used it as a refrigeration device.
B. It was created many years before Coca-Cola.
C. The man who made it was a pharmacist.
D. It is used for kitchenware nowadays.
Who was John Pemberton?
A. The person who made Teflon
B. The creator of Coca-Cola
C. The man who discovered penicillin
D. The inventor of the microwave
The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ________.
A. one of the most famous inventors in history
B. a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
C. someone who became a millionaire from his invention
D. a man who dedicated his life to medical science
What does the author imply about penicillin?
A. Doctors seldom use it nowadays.
B. Some people are not affected by it
C. It is an invaluable medical supply.
D. Mold combines with bacteria to make it.
It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author of the passage thinks _______.
A. that watching or reading the news is extremely boring
B. that most news stories are false
C. that most people don't realize how different news is from reality
D. that most people don't pay enough attention to the news
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
A. One effect of commercialism is news stories with more complex content.
B. The ABC network owns Disney Studios.
C. Some news broadcasts are shown without advertisements.
D. More time is devoted to news on TV now than 50 years ago.
Why does the author mention Mickey Mouse in paragraph 2?
A. To indicate that ABC shows entertaining news stories
B. To give an example of news stories that are also advertisements
C. To contrast ABC's style with that of CBS
D. To give an example of news content that is not serious
According to paragraph 3, an advantage of the inverted pyramid formula for journalists is that _________.
A. if a story is cut by the editor, only the less crucial information will be lost
B. it makes a story more likely to be cut by the editor
C. it makes a story more likely to attract the attention of the audience
D. it makes a story simpler and easier to understand
The word relayed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. chosen
B. Known
C. gathered
D. sent
According to the passage, which of the following tends to lead to homogenized coverage?
A. Journalists' use of experts as sources
B. Journalists' becoming friends with their sources
C. Journalists' search for alternative points of view
D. Journalists' using government officials as sources
The word them in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
A. journalists
B. organizations
C. experts
D. sources
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentences "Thorough explication of the issues .... than on politicians' campaign goals. " in the passage?
A. Journalists focus on poll numbers instead of campaign issues because it is easier.
B. Journalists are more interested in issues and candidates' views, but viewers are more interested in who is winning.
C. During an election campaign, journalists mainly concentrate on "horse race" coverage.
D. Candidates' views and how they are explained by journalists can have a big effect on poll numbers.
The seaside was a place to be (481)__________of illnesses, and doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water.
A. recovered
B. cured
C. improved
D. remedied
At that time, ordinary working people had very little time (482)__________.
A. out
B. off
C. from
D. away
At first they went on day-trips, taking
(483)__________of special cheap tickets on the railways
A. opportunity
B. benefit
C. profit
D. advantage
Rail fares were reduced and cheap hotels were built to (484)__________them.
A. cater
B. board
C. lodge
D. accommodate
Cheap entertainment was (485)__________offer and holidaymakers went to have fun.
A. for
B. on
C. in
D. to
According to the passage, Porter’s Father was ___________.
A. the person who gave him a life-long love of books
B. a medical doctor
C. a licensed pharmacist
D. responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas
Why did the author write the passage?
A. to outline the career of a famous American
B. because of his fame as America’s favorite short story writer
C. because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer
D. to outline the influences on O. Henry’s writing
The word “imprisonment” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _________.
A. captivity
B. escape
C. insult
D. punishment
What is the passage primarily about?
A. The life and career of William Sydney Porter.
B. The way to adopt a nickname.
C. O.Henry’s influence on American literature.
D. The adventures of O.Henry.
The author implies which of the following is true?
A. Porter’s wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.
B. Porter was in poor health throughout his life.
C. O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America.
D. Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years.
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist
B. Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called “Rolling Stone”
C. The first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin
D. Both of Porter’s wives died before he died
The word “pseudonym” in the passage refers to ___________.
A. William Sydney Porter
B. O. Henry
C. Athol Estes
D. the Aunt Lina
Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers?
A. They may work with others in the company.
B. It is considered a “content” job.
C. They manage hardware and software.
D. They require in-depth knowledge of applications.
The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. decrease
B. change
C. differ
D. increase
It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. only skilled workers make good money
B. online workers can work full-time online.
C. it is easy to become a webmaster
D. workers with limited computer skills can not work online.
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. They never work independently.
B. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
C. They require a minimal level of expertise.
D. They do not support software products.
What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster.
B. To inform people about employment related to the Internet.
C. To inform people about the computer industry.
D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money.
According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except ___________.
A. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
B. Online workers can not free themselves from the office.
C. “New media” is not easy to define.
D. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills.
Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?
A. Internet technology
B. writing skills
C. websites
D. video games
word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. name
B. discover
C. encounter
D. estimate