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In the paragraph 2, “them” refers to ______.
abilities.
three stages.
careers organizations.
available vacancies.
According to paragraph 4, graduates should ________________.
ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job.
find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want.
get information about a number of careers before making comparisons.
find a good position and then compare it with other ca¬reers.
In paragraph 5, 'in more depth' could best be replaced by ______________.
more honestly
more carefully
using more word
in greater detail
The word “prospective” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
future
generous
reasonable
ambitious
In paragraph 6, the writer seems to suggest that _________________.
it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand.
interviewees should ask a question if they can't think of an answer.
it is not a good idea for interviewees to be completely hon¬est in their answers.
pretending to understand a question is better than giving an unsuitable answer.
Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the paragraph 7?
Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career.
The secret of a successful interview is that interviewers have to possess skills, determina¬tion or ability.
Graduates should develop at least one of these areas to find a suitable career.
People with the right qualities should always be able to find a good career.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
Businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates.
Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong.
Job seekers should consider as many as possible of the fac¬tors involved.
Graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career.
In paragraph 1, 'those days are gone, even in Hong Kong', suggests that ______________.
in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere.
it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries.
nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career.
even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates.
Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups?
exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
obliterate, destroy, annihilate
allay, alleviate, reduce
absorb, intake, consume
Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that ______.
cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens.
some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens.
most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens.
most people prefer life in the country over life in the city.
Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens?
Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except______.
increased space for private relaxation.
savings on heating and cooling costs .
better food for city dwellers.
improved air quality.
According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they______.
decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect.
replenish the air with nourishing oxygen.
do not require the use of valuable urban land.
are less expensive than traditional park spaces.
The author’s tone in the passage is best described as ______.
descriptive
passionate
informative
argumentative
It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that ______.
permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens.
extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens.
offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park.
promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer.
What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
Middle Earth was a fictional world.
The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
People dominated Middle Earth.
The word "scrutinized” in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by______.
examined
denied
enjoyed
criticized
What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor.
All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books.
J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy.
The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien.
According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
In the late 1960s
After World War II
In 1892
Between 1936 and 1946
When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
When he was a student
During World War I
When he was a professor
During World War II
What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A specific type of fantasy novel.
A long novel.
A group of three literary books.
An unrelated group of books.
What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
Modem - day Greece.
England in the 1800's.
Oxford University.
Middle Earth.
The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by ______.
thrilling
extremely interesting
boring
terrifying
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
Signs and signals
Gestures
Speech
Communication
What does the author say about the speech?
It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
It is the most advanced form of communication.
It is necessary for communication to occur.
It is the only true form of communication.
All of the following are true, EXCEPT______.
Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture.
Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful.
Signal, symbols, signs and gestures also have some disadvantage.
Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are only used for long distance contact.
The phrase “impinge upon”- in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning______.
prohibit
affect
vary
improve
The word “ it” in paragraph 1 refers to______.
way
environment
speech
signal
Applauding was cited as an example of______.
a signal
a sign
a gesture
a symbol
Why were the telephone, radio, and the television invented?
Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols
Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.
Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete.
Because people wanted new forms of communication.
What is the main idea of the passage?
The best school teach a wide variety of subject.
Education and schooling are quite different experiences.
Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework.
The more years students go to school, the better their education is.
What does the author probably mean by using the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” in paragraph 1?
Going to several different schools is educationally beneficial.
School vacations interrupt the continuity of the school year.
Summer school makes the school year too long.
All of people's life is an education.
The word “chance” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.
unexpected
usual
passive
lively
The word “they”. in paragraph 3 refers______.
slices of reality
similar textbooks
boundaries
seats
The phrase “For example” in paragraph 3, introduces a sentence that gives examples of ______.
similar textbooks.
the results of schooling.
the workings of a government.
the boundaries of the subjects
The passage support which of the following conclusions?
Without formal education, people would remain ignorant.
Education systems need to be radically reformed.
Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
Education involves many years of professional training.
The passage is organized by ______.
listing and discussing several educational problems.
contrasting the meanings of two related words.
narrating a story about excellent teacher.
giving examples of different kinds of schools.
The writer seem to agree that ______.
Schooling is more important than education.
Education is not as important as schooling.
Schooling is unlimited and more informal.
Education is more influential than schooling.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
How to develop a successful advertising plan.
New techniques and technologies of market research.
The central role of advertising in selling products.
The history of advertising in the United States.
The word "this" in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to______.
the quality of the product
effective advertising
repeatedly buying the same brand
the most important goal
It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must______.
encourage people to try new products
aim their message at homemakers and professional people
know about the people who will buy the product
place several ads in newspapers and magazines
According to paragraph 2, market research includes______.
studying television ratings.
hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields.
searching for talented workers.
determining the price of a product.
The author implies that the advertising industry requires______.
millions of dollars
a college-educated work force
innovative thinking
government regulation
According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at______.
working mothers with children
two-parent families with children
unmarried people
older adults
The phrase "in a new light" in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
differently
with the use of color enhancement
more distinctly
in a more energy-efficient way
Where in the passage does the author give an example of a new development in
advertising?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 3
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Ways of using the textbook
Ways of giving assignments
Ways of teaching
Ways of taking an exam.
Where do students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,”?
In classrooms with informal atmosphere
In classrooms with formal atmosphere
At libraries
At learning centres
Which of the following statements is TRUE ?
American teachers do not dress informally.
The atmosphere in American classrooms is always formal.
The atmosphere in American classrooms is always relaxed and friendly.
American students can call their teachers by their first names.
What does the phrase business clothes in paragraph 2 mean?
clothes that only business people wear
trendy clothes
casual clothes
formal clothes
Where do students and teachers discuss their ideas?
In classrooms with informal atmosphere
In classrooms with formal atmosphere
At libraries
At learning centres
What can’t students do at most American colleges and universities?
buy anything at campus stores.
ask their counselors and tutors for advice.
use the computers that are linked to libraries.
have tutors and counselors solved their problems.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about schools in American?
They are well-equipped.
They have stores on campus.
They have no recreation facilities.
They offer sports and leisure facilities for students.
The word “the latter” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
family unit
relatives
the nuclear family
the extended family
Historically, extended families were the most basic unit of social organization in all of the following places EXCEPT ______.
The Middle East
Asia
North America
Europe
The word “patriarchal” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
ruled or controlled by men
equal for both men and women
simple with no rules and laws
modern with advanced facilities
According to the passage, single-parent households ______.
are not defined by anthropologists
are the existing trend of family arrangement
are included in the term “nuclear family”
are on the decrease
The word “viable” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.
impossible
possible
explainable
fashionable
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Since the 20th century, more and more American couples have lived in extended families because of the financial burdens.
Nuclear families are the most basic form of social organization all over the world.
The popularity of nuclear families in western countries helps to stabilize family arrangement.
Traditional nuclear families have changed a lot over times.
What can be inferred from the reading passage?
Indigenous communities have been completely eradicated all over the world.
In the future, all extended families will be replaced by nuclear ones.
Anthropology is a science concerning human race and its development.
Couples with no children can’t be defined as families.
The passage is mainly about ______.
weather forecast in England
a weather forecaster’s job
the most widely watched TV programme
the competition between weather forecast and other TV programmes
The word “bulletin” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
show
advertisement
report
forecast
In Britain, people's attitude to the weather _____.
is a national problem
depends on the prediction being for a sunny or rainy day
is quite neglectful
makes it a top discussion topic
What does the word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?
the weather forecaster's worry
the complication of a live broadcast
giving a forecast that doesn't come true
an accurate prediction
Creating a weather report is complex because _____.
the information includes unreliable predictions
radar pictures are technical
maps have to be drawn
a lot of data has to be interpreted
Weather forecasters have to know the material well because _____.
the forecast may be incorporated into the news broadcast
they sometimes need to change it to meet the time limitation
the broadcast is pre-recorded
they don’t make the bulletins by themselves
What can be inferred from the passage?
British people are concerned with weather because it affects their economy.
Weather forecasting is among demanding jobs.
TV reporters need to learn by heart what to say.
To become a weather forecaster, you must graduate from a prestigious university.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The information contained in pheromones
The mass migration of ants
How ants mark and follow a chemical trail
Different species of ants around the world
The word “intermittently” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
roughly
incorrectly
rapidly
periodically
The phrase “the one” in paragraph 2 refers to a single
message
food trail
dead ant
species
According to the passage, why do ants use different compounds a trail pheromones?
To reduce their sensitivity to some chemicals
To indicate how far away the food is
To attract different types of ants
To protect their trail from other species
The author mentions the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant in paragraph 2 to point out
a type of ant that is common in many parts of the world
how little pheromone is needed to mark a trail
the different types of pheromones ants can produce
that certain ants can produce up to one milligram of pheromone
According to the passage, how are ants guided by trail pheromones?
They sense the vapor through their antennae.
They avoid the vapor spaces by moving in a straight line.
They concentrate on the smell of food.
They follow an ant who is familiar with the trail
According to the passage, the highest amount of pheromone vapor is found
in the source of food
in the receptors of the ants
under the soil along the trail
just above the trail