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In the early 1900s, the (1) ______ class in England was twice as big as the average in the 1960s – sixty pupils per class compared with thirty.
normal
ordinary
average
common
Nowadays, the average class size in a secondary school is twenty-three, (2) ______ is still higher than in many other countries
which
that
what
who
A hundred years (3) ______, teachers were stricter than today.
then
ago
early
back
The curriculum in the past was also (4) ______ extensive and concentrated on the three Rs - Reading, Writing and Arithmetic – whereas today’s curriculum includes everything from business studies to philosophy.
more
less
fewer
most
Some people think that the teaching methods used in schools today are not as (5) ______ as those used in the past but, given the wide range of interactive tools available today, the 21st century is definitely the most interesting time to be in the classroom for teachers and pupils alike.
efficient
productive
effective
profitable
For almost 300 years, across Europe, Russia and America, “children of all ages” have been (1) ____ by the animals and acrobats of the circus.
appealed
enjoyed
laughed
entertained
The circuses usually took place in outdoor areas in a circle or a ring surrounded by (2) ____.
crowds
hosts
characters
spectators
Circuses as we know them today are (3) ____ displays - sometimes with several tents with shows taking place at the same time, the performers both amusing and (4) ____ their audiences.
infinite
eternal
massive
awful
Circuses as we know them today are (3) ____ displays - sometimes with several tents with shows taking place at the same time, the performers both amusing and (4) ____ their audiences.
acting
talking
frightening
showing
Some of the most famous circuses in history which continue to be extremely popular today include the American Barnum & Bailey Ringling Brothers Circuses, which (5)____ itself “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the Canadian Cirque du Soleil, the Moscow Circus and Billy Smart’s Circus of London. Millions of people attend them around the world each year.
says
calls
names
tells
The author of this passage ______________.
gives a comparison between ancient civilization and modern civilization.
suggests that population increase is most important in the development of civilization.
explores the relation between agriculture and industry.
tries to explain how civilization developed in human history.
According to the first paragraph, the increase in population ___________.
resulted in the development of agricultural technology.
resulted from the breakdown of old social organization.
caused the occupational division of labor.
was impossible without the development of agriculture.
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
The Bronze Age is one of the earliest civilizations.
The Industrial Age started in the Middle East.
The Bronze Age developed into the Iron Age.
The use of metal instruments started from the Bronze Age.
The underlined word “which” in the passage refers to ________________.
Middle East
Bronze Age
Old World
metallurgy
Which of the following is NOT included in the expression “the Old World” used in the passage?
American continent
Western and Eastern Europe
African continent
Asian countries
According to the passage, what is now believed about the stone tools used by the Neanderthals compared to those of the Homo sapiens?
They were at least as long lasting.
They could not have been used as spear tips.
They were longer and narrower.
They indicate a superior mental capacity.
The passage states that the Neanderthals relied on the dense forests ____________.
for firewood and shelter
to provide cover when hunting
to provide wood for spears
to hide from their attackers
The hyoid bone is evidence of __________.
a capacity for language
an ability to adapt to a cold climate
skull capacity
the inferior anatomy of the Neanderthal
The Neanderthals were wiped out ________________.
before the Homo sapiens arrived
in battles with their opponents
after the climate changed
due to their primitive social organization
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an older assumption that has now been cast in doubt?
Neanderthals were less intelligent than Homo sapiens.
The Neanderthals evolved first in Africa.
Flakes were inferior to blades in all respects.
Neanderthals had very poor communication skills.
It took Vietnam about _______ years to move from the poorest to the middle income status?
10
15
20
25
What was Vietnam’s per capita GDP growth rate in 2015?
5.5%
6.4%
6.7%
7.5%
Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as an example of development in Vietnam?
The wide availability of electricity
The improved access to cleanliness
The larger number of people educated abroad
The small number of people dead after birth
According to the passage, nearly _________ of the households did NOT get access to clean water in 2015.
one-fourth
a half
two-thirds
three-fourths
According to the passage, what is NOT an example of “breakthrough areas”?
Transport
Job training
Toad markets
Power supplies
What is NOT a focus of the Socio-Economic Development Plan 2011-2015?
Investing in profitable private businesses
Spending money on education and health
Changing the sum charged for use of money
Reforming the government’s companies
What does the word "stagnating" in the last paragraph mean?
Making progress
Missing opportunities
Stopping developing
Strengthening competitiveness
What is likely to be over-controlled by the government?
Agriculture
Healthy industries
Services sectors
Private companies
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The effects of human activities on prehistoric wildlife
The origins of the hunter-gatherer way of life
The diets of large animals of the Pleistocene epoch
The change in climate at the end of the Pleistocene epoch
Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A lot of prehistoric people were hunters and gatherers.
Hunter- gatherers contributed directly to Pleistocene extinctions.
The saber- toothed cats were meat- eating animals.
Agriculture was probably one cause of Pleistocene extinctions.
Which of the following is mentioned as supporting the Pleistocene overkill hypothesis?
Many of the animals that became extinct were quite large.
Humans migrated into certain regions around the time that major extinctions occurred.
There is evidence that new species were arriving in areas inhabited by humans
Humans began to keep and care for certain animals.
The word "Besides" in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.
caused by
whereas
in addition to
in favor of
The author mentions saber-toothed cats in paragraph 3 as an example of a carnivore that ____.
became extinct before the Pleistocene epoch
was unusually large for its time
was not able to compete with humans
caused the extinction of several species
The highlighted word “they” in the passage refers to ___________.
human hunters
game animals
other predators
large mammals
What is one difference between the hunting done by some humans and the hunting done by gray wolves?
Some humans hunt more frequently than gray wolves.
Gray wolves hunt in larger groups than some humans.
Some humans can hunt larger animals than gray wolves can hunt.
Some humans prey on animals of all ages, but gray wolves concentrate their efforts on young animals.
The imbalances discussed in paragraph 4 may have resulted from __________.
the effect of climate changes on large game animals
large animals moving into a new environment
older animals not being able to compete with younger animals
humans hunting some species more than others
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The agrarian philosophy of Thomas Jefferson
The role of the national government in the development of agriculture
Improvements in farming techniques
The impact of the increased importance of the farmer
The author mentions Thomas Jefferson in the first paragraph as an example of __________.
a leader during the Revolution.
an inventor of new farming techniques.
a philosopher who believed farmers were essential to the creation of a good society.
a farmer who guided the agrarian movement toward an emphasis on economic development.
The word “they” in the first paragraph refers to ____.
Agrarian philosophers
farmers
policy makers
tenets
Which of the following statements is supported by the information of the passage?
All government policy makers accepted Jefferson’s views of agriculture and farmers.
Agricultural production declined between 1783 and 1861.
The majority of farmers worked for the government.
Agriculture was a vital part of the nation’s economy.
According to the passage, the national and state governments did all of the following EXCEPT ____.
give farmers money for their crops
import new plant varieties
build roads
develop policies that helped farmers export their products
All of the following are mentioned as examples of farmers’ meeting the expectations of agrarian philosophers EXCEPT ____
obtaining information from farm newspapers
accumulating personal wealth
planting new crops
becoming more scientific
The word “stunning" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
predictable
impressive
famous
gradual
Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph?
Agricultural development contributed to development in other parts of the economy.
European agricultural products were better than those produced in the United States.
The growing settlement of the West led to a decrease in agricultural production.
Farmers were influenced more by government policies than by market opportunities.
What is the main topic of the passage?
Funeral for a post office.
Shedding or not shedding tears.
Death of a celebrity.
Turning to a new page.
The word “shroud” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
veil
mask
sheet
canopy
The word “makeshift” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
stopgap
standby
thorough
substitute
According to paragraph 2, what was NOT the reason for the locals to keep visiting the post office?
To receive drinks of hospitality from the owners.
To get their periodical letters and mails.
To gather daily and surrounding information.
To have free meals and save some petty money.
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
months
residents
post offices
mailboxes
According to paragraph 4, how did the residents feel about the closure of the building?
They considered the disappearance of the building as meaningless.
They felt as if they had been robbed of something precious.
They thought they could never get over the death of this friend.
They mourned over the services of the post office more than the memories.
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
The town citizens had to say farewell to a precious friend that was an ancient museum.
The local residents believed the closedown of the post office was for another good.
The beloved post office was geographically located at the heart of the village.
The song Amazing Grace was played as background music at this unusual sepulture.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The new member of the village is the recently built state-of-the-art stadium.
The authority shut down the post office as a way to display their sovereignty.
Closing of rural post office in Head of St. Margaret’s Bay upset many local residents.
The village dwellers used the grief for the building as a pretense for planned rebellion.
What is the passage mainly about?
The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
The growth of public art in United States cities
The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
The differences between public art in Europe and the United States
The word “exceptional” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
remarkable
fearless
expert
visible
All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT ____.
the transfer of artwork from private to public sites.
artworks that represent a city’s special character.
greater interest in art by the American public.
a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art.
According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ____.
communities that are building more art museums.
artists who are moving to urban areas.
urban development and renewal.
an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that ____.
the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis.
Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts.
the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
The word "enhancement" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
replacement
design
improvement
decoration
The word “that” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
contemporary art
opportunity
audience
distinction
According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following EXCEPT ____.
creating artworks that are unusual in size.
raising funds to sponsor various public projects.
exposing a large number of people to works of art.
using new materials that are long-lasting.