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