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The passage is mainly about __________.
why the Beatles split up after 7 years
the Beatles' fame and success
many people's ability to sing a Beatles song
how the Beatles became more successful than other groups
The four boys of the Beatles __________.
came from the same family
were at the same age
came from a town in the north of England
received good training in music
The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to __________.
notorious
shocking
bad
popular
The first songs of the Beatles were __________.
written by black American
broadcast on the radio
paid a lot of money
written by themselves
What is NOT TRUE about the Beatles?
The members had no training in music.
They became famous when they wrote their own songs.
They had a long stable career.
They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
The Beatles stopped their live performances because __________.
they had earned enough money
they did not want to work with each other
they spent more time writing their own songs
they were afraid of being hurt by fan
The word “they” in line 10 refers to __________.
the first
the singers
the songs
the performances
The word "innovative" in line 1 could best be replaced by _________.
recent
important
revolutionary
complicated
What can be inferred about machines that are not calculators or computers?
They can not store information in a memory.
They are less expensive than computers.
They have simple memory and processing units.
They are older than computers.
In what part of the calculator are the processing and memory units?
the battery
the solar cells
the output unit
the microchip
According to the passage, one function of the memory unit is _________.
to control the keyboard
to store temporary results during calculation
to send codes to the display unit
to alter basic arithmetic instructions
The word "This" in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
the plus key
the processing unit
the memory unit
the equals key
The word "contacts" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
commands
codes
locations
connections
Which of the following could NOT be said about calculators?
The calculator's "thinking" takes place in the processing and memory units.
Calculators require a lot of instructions to operate quickly.
Calculators and computers are similar.
Pressing a key activates a calculator.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To discuss innovative developments in technology
To compare computers and calculators with other machines
To summarize the history of technology
To explain how a calculator works
Which of the following is NOT true about Facebook users in UK?
45% of the country’s population used Facebook.
More than 25 millions of Brits use Facebook.
The amount of time British users spent on Facebook is highest.
Averagely, 6 hours per month are spent by British users.
The highlight word “it” in the passage refers to _________.
worrying
a problem
meeting her real friend
Facebook _________.
was non-profitable.
was launched solely by Mark Zuckerberg.
follows each country’s regulation.
can be used by people of all ages.
Which of the following is NOT the thing Bethan does as a Facebook addict?
be curious about Facebook activities when logging out.
have numerous online conversation at the same time.
use Facebook everyday
long to be offline nearly all the time.
The word “applicable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
different
unsuitable
relevant
opposite
What does Bethan conclude about Facebook?
The best use of Facebook is to share photos and messages.
Facebook is not as good as TV.
Users should spend more time on Facebook.
Facebook is great as long as not too much time is spent on.
What happened to make Bethan decide to quit Facebook for a while?
She forgot an offline meeting
She started to feel nervous
She had too many offline friends
She uploaded too many photos
When she decided to give up Facebook _________.
her friends didn’t care much
she found it too difficult to continue
she made progress after some days
she couldn’t focus on her homework
All the following are mentioned as possible factors in drawing insects to weakened trees EXCEPT ________ .
thermal changes
sounds
changes in color
smells
It can be inferred from the passage that research concerning the distress signals of trees _________ .
has been unproductive up to now
is no longer sponsored by the government
was conducted many years ago
is continuing
Which of the following could be considered a cause of the distress signals of trees?
attacks by insects
experiments by scientists
torn roots
lack of water
Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
The effect of insects on trees.
The vibrations produced by insects.
The mission of the U.S Forest Service.
The sounds made by trees
The word “plight” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________ .
condition
cry
need
agony
It can be inferred from the passage that the sounds produced by the trees ________ .
are the same no matter what type of tree produces them
cannot be heard by the unaided human ear
fall into the 1-20 kilohertz
serve as a form of communication among trees
The word “parched” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________ .
dehydrated
recovered
damaged
burned
The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to __________
indicate that the answers are not really important.
show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
answers
questions
features
jobs
The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _______.
measuring
disposing
discovering
considering
According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?
advertising
retail sales
law
plumbing
In paragraph 5, the author suggests that ____________
you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
What percent of the earth’s area do rain forests cover?
Only 6 percent
over 6 percent
20 percent
less than 6 percent
How many known kinds of plants and animals call the rain forests their home?
4/3
3/4
40/3
3/40
What percent of the total rainfall on the earth does the Amazon rain forests receive?
exactly 30 to 40
about 30 to 40
about 20 to 30
less than 30
According to some scientists, what will the decreasing size of rain forests affect on the earth?
climate
plants
oxygen
only animals
According to the passage, what must the nations of the world do to find a solution?
work together
save their lives
work alone
save rain forests only
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
According to the passage, the way to stop water pollution is ______.
to make the waste material harmless.
to realize the serious situation clearly.
to make special room in the sea for our rubbish.
to put oxygen into the river.
Which of the following is harmful according to the passage?
industrial waste
water for cleaning
Chemicals
All of the above
Pollution in water is noticed ______.
when the first organisms is affected.
as soon as the balance of nature is destroyed.
when poisons are poured into water.
when a good many fish and birds die.
The living things die because there is no ______ in the lake or river.
water
poison
oxygen
fish
Which of the following is right according to the passage?
Children’s not having access to Internet may have effect on their progress.
Searching engines can help children to select materials fit for them.
Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having access to Internet.
Surfing the Internet is the best method of educating children.
The passage is mainly about the subject of _______.
Internet in America.
appreciating Internet.
opposing children’s on-line.
American children going on-line.
According to the passage, we can infer that _______.
Internet is a jungle full of danger
a child who is on-line is in danger
Internet contains a lot of harmful sites
soft wares fit for children want programming
The best way to protect children from improper material is _______.
to buy some search engines for the children
to talk to the children and persuade them to tell right from wrong
to be nearby when they are surfing the Internet
to install a content screener on the computer
The word “hazard” in the passage means _______.
peril
loss
luck
instruction