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Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The eradication of smallpox
B. The World Health Organization
C. Infectious disease
D. Smallpox vaccinations
The word “contagious” is closest in meaning to________.
A. courteous
B. arresting
C. numerous
D. catching
The global community considered the smallpox________
A. a minor illness
B. a deadly illness
C. a mental illness
D. a rare illness
The word “threat” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by________
A. risk
B. debate
C. announce
D. bother
According to the passage, what way was used to eliminate the spread of smallpox?
A. Vaccination of entire villages
B. Treatment of individual victims
C. Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations
D. Extensive reporting of outbreaks
How was the public motivated to help the health workers?
A. By educating them
B. By rewarding them for reporting smallpox cases
C. By isolating them from others
D. By giving them vaccinations
Which one of the statements doesn’t refer to smallpox?
A. Previous project had failed
B. People are no longer vaccinated for it
C. The WHO set up a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease
D. It was a fatal threat
It can be inferred from the passage that________
A. yellow fever have been reported this year
B. no new cases of smallpox have been reported this year
C. smallpox victims no longer die when they contact the disease
D. smallpox is not transmitted from one person to another
The schools teach a (121) __________ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician.
A. large
B. great
C. far
D. lots
But very few students bother (122)___________ it.
A. to learning
B. with learning
C. to learn
D. learn
This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (123)___________ your own thoughts
A. interpret
B. give out
C. transfer
D. present
they will (124)___________ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.
A. both
B. not
C. as well
D. either
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (125)___________ itself.
A. on
B. for
C. by
D. in
Which of the following does the census not take interest in?
A. How many houses you have
B. How old you are
C. What your job is
D. How big your family is
Census results________
A. are not used for anyone
B. are kept in secret forever
C. can be used for everyone
D. are used by no one
How the size of grants to local services is based on information from the census?
A. completely
B. very much
C. a little
D. not at all
Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. There are names and age on the census forms
B. The census reveals everyone’s personal information
C. People must supply personal information
D. The census information is stored in a computer
Which of the following is true about the information of names and addresses in the census?
A. It is stored in the computer for 100 years.
B. It is not usually correct
C. It will not be seen by anyone.
D. It will be made public after 100 years
The word “sued” in the last sentence is closest in meaning to________
A. legally sewn
B. legally sound
C. legally punished
D. legally fine
The word “counts” in the title means________
A. is important
B. the counting
C. accounting
D. to count people
The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses?
A. underwater earthquakes
B. storm surges
C. tides
D. tidal waves
According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that________
A. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
B. this terminology is not used by the scientific community
C. they are the same as tsunamis
D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis________
A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters
C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
D. are often identified by ships on the ocean
A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to________
A. come from greater distances
B. originate in Alaska
C. be less of a problem
D. arrive without warning
The possessive “their” in paragraph 3 refers to________
A. the Hawaiian Islands
B. thousands of miles
C. these tsunamis
D. the inhabitants of Hawaii
A “calamitous” tsunami, in paragraph 4, is one that is________
A. at fault
B. disastrous
C. extremely calm
D. expected
From the expression “on record” in the last paragraph, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano________
A. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon
B. might not be the greatest tsunami ever
C. was filmed as it was happening
D. occurred before efficient records were kept
The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano
A. was far more destructive close to the source than far away
B. resulted in little damage
C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands
D. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel
Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (141)___________ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe.
A. like
B. with
C. alike
D. as
In some countries these efforts are being (142)___________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals.
A. initiated
B. introduced
C. participated
D. brought
In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (143)___________ of their trash.
A. disapprove
B. dispose
C. discard
D. throw
With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (144)___________ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once thought of as only trash.
A. improved
B. reforming
C. innovative
D. progressive
In addition, (145)___________ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town.
A. reproductive
B. circulating
C. recyclable
D. wasted
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.
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 paragraph 2, 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 the fourth paragraph, 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.
Research studies have shown that pressures put on students nowadays are __________.
A. much greater than the past
B. not greater than the past
C. getting ever greater
D. more diversified
Which of the following is used by the author as the proof of academic pressures being lower than before?
A. More students work while in college
B. Students get higher grades
C. Students study less
D. Both B & C
All factors considered, college now seems___________ .
A. even more expensive
B. more costly
C. less expensive
D. much more expensive
According to the author, the fact that more full-time students are working for pay________.
A. is not an indication of pressures
B. shows that students are financially pressured
C. does not change students‟ campus life
D. indicates that students are academically pressured
The author finds it hard to point out___________.
A. the cause to students‟ financial pressure
B. what is associated with the change in students‟ campus life
C. how students‟ campus life becomes subject to academic pressure
D. how the background of students‟ campus life is built
The word “focus” in the last paragraph can be replaced with__________.
A. headline
B. biggest importance
C. primary theme
D. central activity
According to the author, the fact that students have more time for leisure is a proof that ______.
A. financial pressure on students is not a problem
B. they are active with extra-curricular activities
C. academic work disinterests them
D. they cannot find extra jobs
The word “Academics” in the title mostly means___________
A. college students and tutors
B. professors and research students
C. students‟ workload in college
D. graduate students‟ workload
Just as more English is being taught in primary schools worldwide, so there are a growing number of language schools in English-speaking countries that are (161)___________ courses for younger learners.
A. granting
B. setting
C. offering
D. studying
In Britain most young learners' courses are (162)___________ to 11-year-olds and upwards, with a few that cater for children as young as seven.
A. open
B. fit
C. suit
D. access
(163)___________, even adult learners find the experience of travelling to a strange country and encountering people who speak an incomprehensible language challenging?
A. At last
B. At the end
C. After all
D. Finally
A great deal depends on how a child has been (164)___________ up.
A. turned
B. bought
C. put
D. grown
Further on, children who have previously travelled abroad with their parents are usually more prepared for a study (165)___________ in an English-speaking country on their own than those who have not.
A. travel
B. journey
C. voyage
D. trip
What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To compare how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past and today.
B. To give an overview of a popular celebration in the US.
C. To explain the existence of a celebration in the US.
D. To introduce a Native American culture.
In the United States, Thanksgiving is ______.
A. a religious celebration held by Christians only.
B. celebrated as a public holiday.
C. more important than Christmas.
D. apart from Christmas.
According to the passage, Pilgrims are ______.
A. people who traveled to America by ships
B. trips that religious people make to a holy place
C. people who left their home and went to live in North America in 1620s
D. Native Americans who live in North America
All of the following statements are mentioned EXCEPT ______.
A. People celebrate Thanksgiving to thank God.
B. People usually have traditional dinners on Thanksgiving.
C. There are lots of entertainments on Thanksgiving.
D. People go to churches for religious services on Thanksgiving.
Which of the following statements is not TRUE about Thanksgiving ______?
A. turkey, yams and pumpkin pies are served.
B. people join in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
C. people wear colored costumes marching through the streets.
D. people go out to shop for Christmas presents.
In the second paragraph, the pronoun "them" refers to which of the following?
A. Pilgrims
B. the Mayflowers
C. Native Americans
D. Schools
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. In the US, Thanksgiving is not a national holiday; it's a religious holiday.
B. Christmas comes less than a month after Thanksgiving.
C. Thanksgiving was originally celebrated by the first Europeans in North America to thank God for their survival.
D. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is colorful and exciting.
The word “hidden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. undrinkable
B. untouched
C. unexploitable
D. undiscovered
What is true of Lake Vostok?
A. It is completely frozen.
B. It is saltwater lake.
C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice
D. It is heated by the sun.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “frigid” in paragraph 1?
A. extremely cold
B. easily broken
C. quite harsh
D. lukewarm
All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it______.
A. was conducted by air
B. made use of radio waves
C. could not determine the lake’s exact size
D. was controlled by a satellite
It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if______.
A. there were no lake underneath
B. the lake were not so big
C. Antarctica were not so cold
D. radio waves were not used
The word “microbes” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Pieces of dust
B. Tiny bubbles
C. Tiny organisms
D. Rays of light
Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it______.
A. can be studied using radio waves
B. may contain uncontaminated microbes
C. may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light
D. has already been contaminated
The purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered
B. provide satellite data concerning Antarctica
C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok
D. present an unexpected aspect of Antarctica’s geography