74 CÂU HỎI
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The purpose of ancient implements
B. The significance of prehistoric cave paintings
C. The development of right – handedness and left – handedness
D. The similarities between the Stone Age and Bronze Age.
Which of the following helped lead to conclusions about whether Stone Age people preferred one hand to the other?
A. Petrified forms of vegetation
B. Patterns of stone chipping
C. Fossilized waste material
D. Fossilized footprints
In line 6, the word “further” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. advanced
B. additional
C. artistic
D. factual
According to the passage, a person who is right-handed is more likely to draw people and animals that are facing
A. upward
B. downward
C. toward the right
D. toward the left
In line 11, the words “the picture” refer to which of the following?
A. Faces of animals and people
B. People’s view from inside a cave
C. People’s tendency to work with either hand
D. The kinds of paint used on cave walls
Where is the passage does the author mention a type of evidence that was NOT studied by anthropologists researching the handedness of ancient people?
A. Lines 1-3
B. Lines 7-8
C. Lines 9-10
D. Lines 11-13
The author implies that which of the following developments occurred around the time of the Bronze Age
A. The establishment of written records
B. A change in the styles of cave painting
C. An increase in human skill in the handling of tools
D. The prevalence of right handedness
What is the main subject of the passage?
A. Caterpillars that live in trees
B. The feeding habits of insects
C. How some insects camouflage themselves
D. Insects that are threatened with extinction
In lines 1, the word “enemies” refers to
A. other creatures competing for space
B. extreme weather conditions
C. creatures that eat insects
D. inedible insects
According to the passage, how does the stick caterpillar make itself look like a twig?
A. By holding its body stiff and motionless
B. By looping itself around a stick
C. By changing the color of its skin
D. By laying its body flat against a branch
Which of the following is true of stick insects?
A. They resemble their surroundings all the time.
B. They make themselves look like other insects.
C. They are camouflage only when walking.
D. They change color to make themselves invisible.
Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage as objects that are imitated as a means of protection?
A. Thorns
B. Flowers
C. Leaves
D. Sticks
In which paragraph does the author describe the way in which stick caterpillars move?
A. Paragraph one
B. Paragraph two
C. Paragraph three
D. Paragraph four
When in the passage does the author describe the habitat of tropical stick insects?
A. Line 7
B. Lines 10-11
C. Lines 13-14
D. Lines 16-17
What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To convince the reader to buy a homing pigeon
B. To inform the reader about homing pigeons and their training
C. To protect homing pigeons against the threat of extinction
D. To encourage the owners of homing pigeons to set the birds free
According to the passage, what happens to homing pigeons when they are about a month old?
A. They are kept in a trap.
B. They enter their first race.
C. They begin a training program.
D. They get their wings clipped and marked.
In line 7, when the author states that the owners "anxiously watch the sky" there is the implication that the owners
A. want their pigeon to win the race
B. are sending radar signals to their pigeons
C. do not know whether the race began on time
D. do not trust the rules set down by the judges
According to the passage, what is the difference between a homing pigeon and an ordinary one?
A. The span of the wings
B. The shape of the eyes
C. The texture of the feathers
D. The size of the brain
The author mentions all of the following at tributes that enable a homing pigeon to return home EXCEPT
A. instinct
B. air sacs
C. sensitive ears
D. good eyes
In line 12, the pronoun "it" refers to which of the following?
A. Radar
B. Bird
C. Loft
D. Form
Why does the author mention bees, ants, toads, and turtles in the last paragraph?
A. To describe some unusual kinds of pets
B. To measure distances traveled by various animals
C. To compare their home-finding abilities with those of homing pigeons
D. To interest the reader in learning about other animals
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The bodies of water of the world
B. The elements of salt
C. The many forms of ocean life
D. The salinity of ocean water
According to the passage, the ocean generally has more salt in
A. coastal areas
B. tropical areas
C. rainy areas
D. turbulent areas
All of the following are processes that decrease salinity EXCEPT
A. evaporation
B. precipitation
C. runoff
D. melting
Which of the following statements about the salinity of a body of water can best be inferred from the passage?
A. The temperature of the water is the most important factor.
B. How quickly the water moves is directly related to the amount of alt.
C. Ocean salinity has little effect on sea life.
D. Various factors combine to cause variations in the salt content of water.
The word "it" in line 16 refers to which of the following?
A. Sea ice
B. Salinity
C. Seawater
D. Manner
Why does the author mention the Weddell Sea?
A. To show that this body of water has salinity variations
B. To compare Antarctic waters with Arctic waters
C. To give an example of cold-water salinity
D. To point out the location of deep waters
Which of the following is NOT a result of the formation of ocean ice?
A. The salt remains in the water
B. The surrounding water sinks
C. Water salinity decreases
D. The water becomes denser
What can be inferred about the water near the bottom of oceans?
A. It is relatively warm
B. Its salinity is relatively high.
C. It does not move.
D. It is formed by melting sea ice.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The teaching of astronomy in state universities
B. Stars on American coins
C. Colonial stamps and coins
D. The star as national symbol of the United States
The word “their” in line 1 refers to
A. stars
B. features
C. coins
D. colonies
The word “bore” in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Carried
B. Drilled
C. Cost
D. Symbolized
The expression “Curiously enough” is used in line 4 because the author finds it strange that
A. silver coins with fifteen stars appeared before coins with thirteen
B. Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union in 1794
C. no silver coins were issue until 1794
D. Tennessee was the first state to use half dimes
Which of the following can be inferred about the order in which Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont joined the Union?
A. Vermont and Kentucky joined at the same time.
B. Kentucky joined before Tennessee and Vermont.
C. Tennessee joined after Vermont and Kentuck
D. Vermont joined after Tennessee and Kentucky.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the denomination of an American coin?
A. Half cent
B. Half nickel
C. Half dime
D. Half-dollar
Why was a coin produced in 1828 with only twelve stars?
A. There were twelve states at the time
B. There was a change in design policy.
C. Tennessee had left the Union.
D. The mint made a mistake.
Which of the following is the best tittle for the passage?
A. The Melting of Icebergs
B. The Nature and Origin of Icebergs
C. The Size and Shape of Icebergs
D. The Dangers of Icebergs
The author states that icebergs are rarely seen because they are
A. surrounded by fog
B. hidden beneath the mountains
C. located in remote regions of the wolrd
D. broken by waves soon after they are formed
The passage mentions all of the following colors for icebergs EXCEPT
A. yellow
B. blue
C. green
D. purple
According to the passage, icebergs are dangerous because they
A. usually melt quickly
B. can turn over very suddenly
C. may create immense snowdrifts
D. can cause unexpected avalanches
According to the passage, icebergs originate from a buildup of
A. turbulent water
B. feathers
C. underwater pressure
D. snowflakes
The formation of an iceberg is most clearly analogous to which of the following activities?
A. Walking on fluffy new snow, causing it to become more compact and icy
B. Plowing large areas of earth, leaving the land flat and barren
C. Skating across a frozen lake and leaving a trail behind
D. Blowing snow into one large pile to clear an area
In line 20, the expression “from above” refers to
A. sunlit seas
B. polar regions
C. weight of mountains
D. layers of ice and snow
The attitude of the author toward icebergs is one of
A. disappointment
B. humor
C. disinterest
D. wonder
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Coal-fired plants are an important source of electricity in the United States and are likely to remain so.
B. Generating electricity from coal is comparatively recent in the United States.
C. Coal is a more economical fuel than either oil or nuclear power.
D. Coal is a safer and more dependable fossil fuel than oil or gas.
Edison's electric light bulb is mentioned in the passage because it _______.
A. replaced gas as a light source
B. increased the need for electrical power
C. was safer than any other method of lighting
D. could work only with electricity generated from coal
It can be inferred from the passage that coal became the principal source of electricity in the United States, because it _______.
A. required no complicated machinery
B. was comparatively plentiful and inexpensive
C. was easy to transport
D. burned efficiently
In the author's opinion, the importance of coal-generated electricity could increase in the future for which of the following reasons?
A. The possible substitutes are too dangerous.
B. The cost of changing to other fuels is too great.
C. The future availability of other fuels is uncertain.
D. Other fuels present too many environmental problems.
Acid rain is mentioned in the passage for which of the following reasons?
A. It reduces the efficiency of coal-fired plants
B. It increases the difficulty of transporting coal
C. It is an environmental problem associated with coal use
D. It contains less energy per unit of weight than coal does
According to the passage, which of the following is one of the goals of the new technology in coal-fired plants?
A. To adapt the plants to other kinds of fuel
B. To reduce the cost of building more plants
C. To lengthen the lives of plants already in use
D. To make the plants already in use more productive
Where in the passage is there a reference to the establishment of the first electric power stations?
A. Lines 2-3
B. Lines 5-7
C. Lines 9-11
D. Lines 16-18
What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To interpret Emily Dickinson’s eccentric behavior
B. To promote the popular myth of Emily Dickinson
C. To discuss Emily Dickinson's failed love affair
D. To describe the religious climate in Emily Dickinson's time
According to the passage, the period from 1858 to 1862 was for Emily Dickinson a period of great _______.
A. tragedy
B. sociability
C. productivity
D. frivolity
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being one of Emily Dickinson' s eccentricities?
A. Refusing to eat
B. Wearing only white
C. Avoiding visitors
D. Staying in her room
According to the passage, biographers of Emily Dickinson have traditionally _______.
A. criticized most of her poems
B. ignored her innocence and emotional fragility
C. seen her life in romantic terms
D. blamed her parents for restricting her activities
Why does the author mention William Luce's play The Belle of Amherst?
A. To give an example of the sentimentalized Emily Dickinson myth
B. To show how popular Emily Dickinson's poems have become
C. To show that Emily Dickinson was also an actress
D. To illustrate the theatrical quality of Emily Dickinson's poems
The author implies that many people attribute Emily Dickinson's seclusion to _______.
A. physical illness
B. a failed love affair
C. religious fervor
D. her dislike of people
The author suggests all of the following as reasons for Emily Dickinson's unusual behavior EXCEPT the _______.
A. struggle to create a new female identity
B. desire to develop her genius undisturbed
C. search for her own independence
D. attempt to draw attention to her poetry
It can be inferred from the passage that Emily Dickinson lived in a society that was characterized by _______.
A. strong Puritan beliefs
B. equality of men and women
C. the encouragement of nonconformity
D. the appreciation of poetic creativity
What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island
B. The Life of a Lighthouse Keeper
C. Early Lighthouses in the United States
D. The Modern Profession of Lighthouse Keeping
Why does the author mention the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
A. It was the headquarters of the United States Lighthouse Board
B. Many of the tallest lighthouses were built there.
C. The first lantern wicks were developed there.
D. The first lighthouse in North America was built there.
It can be inferred from the passage that lighthouses in the Northeast did not need high towers because ________ .
A. ships there had high masts
B. coastal waters were safe
C. the coast was straight and unobstructed
D. the lighthouse were built on high places
According to the passage, where can the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States be found?
A. Little Brewster Island
B. The Florida Keys
C. Cape Hatteras
D. Cape Cod
In line 15, to which of the following does the word "They" refer?
A. Lighthouses
B. Differences
C. Quarters
D. Features
It can be inferred from the passage that the Treasury Department, after assuming control of the lighthouses, improved which of the following?
A. The training of the lighthouse keepers
B. The sturdiness ofthe lighthouses
C. The visibility of the lights
D. The locations of the lighthouses
Where in the passage does the author tell how lighthouses in the Northeast were fastened to the surrounding rock?
A. Lines 3-4
B. Line 10
C. Lines 14-15
D. Line 19
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Threatened Extinction of Marine Life
B. The Cultivation of Oysters
C. The Discoveries Made by Marine Biologists
D. The Varieties of Wild Oysters
In the first paragraph, the production of oysters is compared to what other industry?
A. Mining
B. Fishing
C. Banking
D. Farming
In the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a stage of an oyster's life?
A. Debris
B. Egg
C. Larvae
D. Spat
When did scientists discover that oysters were in danger?
A. In the early part of the 19th century
B. At the beginning of this century
C. In the 1940's
D. Just recently
According to the passage, which of the following words best describes the efforts of the marine biologists working with oysters?
A. Persistent
B. Intermittent
C. Traditional
D. Fruitless
In the passage, the author mentions that the new strains of oyster are ________.
A. cheaper
B. shaped differently
C. better textured
D. healthier
In what paragraph does the author describe successful methods for increasing
the oyster population?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Step by step description ofthe evolution ofmarine biology
B. Discussion of chronological events concerning oysterproduction
C. Random presentation of facts about oysters
D. Description of oyster production al different geographic locations