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(1)_______________ her poems appear to be extremely compressed essays that happen to be printed in jagged lines on the page.
Therefore
Because
Indeed
Otherwise
Her subject were (2)_____________: animals, laborers, artists, and the craft of poetry.
variable
varied
various
variety
She lived quietly all her life, (3)____________ in Brooklyn, New York.
almost
most
mostly
most of
Her first book of poems was published in London in 1921 by a group of friends associated (4)____________ the Imagist movement.
for
to
with
about
One writes because one has a (5)_________ desire to objectify what it is indispensable to one’s happiness to express.
firing
burning
flaming
dreaming
After university, Amy got a badly-paid (1)_____managed to save enough money to take flying lessons.
employment
work
career
job
She went on to qualify as a pilot, (2)___ receiving her license in 1929.
recently
lastly
finally
lately
In 1930, (3)_______only flown for seventy-five hours, she persuaded a rich businessperson to give her money to buy a plane, and set off alone for Darwin, Australia, in the hope of breaking the record for flying solo from England to Australia in fourteen days.
although
however
despite
if
Amy was the first woman to make this flight, (4) _______ took her nineteen days.
what
that
which
who
She is also remembered in many ways, one of which is the British Women Pilot’s Association award - a scholarship to help outstanding women pilots (5)______their careers.
end
start
change
further
(1) ____ his invention brought him much wealth and fame, Nobel realized how destructive dynamite could be.
Since
Although
However
Even if
His own brother was (2) ____ in an explosion while working in the laboratory.
destroyed
caused
killed
murdered
Before Nobel died, he (3) ____ his money to establish a fund.
gave away
made off
handed over
came into
There are (4) ____ in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine and literature.
medals
presents
grants
awards
One of the most (5) ____ persons to have received the award was Mahatma Gandhi of India.
legendary
illustrative
helpful
famous
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A brief history of Alexander Hamilton.
Founding Fathers of the United States.
Pursuing your dream no matter what.
An unbecoming historical figure.
According to paragraph 1, what can be concluded from Alexander Hamilton’s childhood?
Hamilton had a miserable youth which left him a pessimistic attitude to life.
Hamilton boasted an incomplete yet happy childhood at an Caribbean orphanage.
He experienced a series of misfortunes but still thrived and overcame them all.
His hard time from childhood became the incentives for him to join the army.
The word “elected” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
locked
transferred
appointed
voted
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
government
document
ratification
Confederation
According to paragraph 4, how did Alexander Hamilton perform on his work as a treasurer?
He worked reluctantly because he was frustrated about not being in the front lines.
He was a vital contributor to the country’s financial mechanisms and systems.
Hamilton’s actions and campaigns angered the vice president Aaron Burr.
Hamilton’s motives to work so diligently were not entirely philanthropic.
What is the writer doing in the text?
discussing the influence of Anna’s early life on her career
giving Anna’s reasons for choosing to become a TV presenter
describing the progress of Anna’s professional life in sport
explaining why Anna was such a successful ice-skater
What do we learn about Anna’s time at university?
Her parents expected her to do better in her studies.
She spent too much time ice-skating.
She managed to get good results.
Her parents wanted her to keep up her ice-skating.
Why does Anna believe she failed to win competitions as a teenager?
She annoyed too many people
She was not confident enough in her ability.
She needed to improve her technique.
She did not have the right coach.
What does Anna say about her retirement from skating?
She has no regrets about giving up what she did.
She had wanted to stop for a long time.
She was persuaded by others that she should retire.
She missed some things about her life as an ice-skater.
What of the following is true about Anna?
It was not easy when she decided to retire.
She used to be a ballet dancer.
Her parents’ desire is her becoming an ice-skater.
She always knew when to stop her sport career.
Which of the following is NOT stated in paragraph 1 about George Washington Carver?
The period when he was born
Who his parents were
What he studied in school
What kind of work he did
From the passage, we know that in botany, one might NOT study _____________.
oak treed
roses
corn
sharks
It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that _______________.
peanuts and sweet potatoes are good for the soil, while cotton is not
peanuts and sweet potatoes and cotton are all good for the soil
cotton is good for the soil, while peanuts and sweet potatoes are not
neither peanuts and sweet potatoes nor cotton is good for the soil
The underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______________.
nutrients
farmers
crops
plants
According to paragraph 3, what problem developed from the production of peanuts and sweet potatoes?
There were too many ways to use peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Carver did not have a laboratory to study peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Peanuts and sweet potatoes did not improve the quality of the soil.
There were too may peanuts and sweet potatoes.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Tesla’s last years.
Challenges in Tesla’s life.
An overrated genius.
Tesla’s early success.
The word “He” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
Nobel
Mad scientist
Showman
Nikola Tesla
According to paragraph 2, which is NOT mentioned as one of the ideas proposed by Nikola Tesla?
The powerful “death” ray.
Machine to read mental imagery.
AC alternating current.
A new energy that defied Einstein’s physics
The word “affinity” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
aversion
kinship
sympathy
relationship
According to paragraph 4, what did the writer imply when likening Tesla to Prometheus?
Tesla’s inventions led to the devices used today but not all of his futuristic visions came to fruition.
Tesla scaled great heights to bring conveniences to the human, yet had to die nearly penniless and alone.
Tesla’s theoretical works were too revolutionary and bizarre to the point of being ridiculed by other scientists.
Nikola Tesla was a visionary mad genius who changed the history of humanity with his inventions.
The text is mainly about ____.
“Lexico”
three men
a word game
Alfred Butts
Alfred Butts invented the game “Lexico” ____.
to make himself famous
to make spelling simpler
when he was out of work and looking for a job
when he was playing word games to pass the time
According to the passage, it was ____ who made “Scrabble” popular.
Alfred Butts
Jack Strauss
Alfred Butts and Jim Brunot
Jack Strauss and Jim Brunot
When did Alfred Butts first put his game on the market?
In 1939.
In 1948.
Before 1939.
Between 1939 and 1948.
From the passage we can learn that ____.
some inventions can be made by accident
inventions must be made very carefully
inventions can only be made jointly
only famous people can make inventions
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The birth of national phenomenon of a musical.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has led a genius life.
Lessons from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s life story.
Opening up about the deepest past and secret.
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
ticket
“Hamilton”
Pulitzer Prize
Broadway
The word “starred” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by _______.
performed
cast
role-played
staged
According to paragraph 3, what can be said about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first work?
It was the play that put Lin’s name on the global map.
The script for “In the Heights” was Lin’s schoolwork.
It was a testament to Lin’s flair for the theatre art.
It was a masterpiece that earned Lin a Pulitzer Prize.
What does the phrase “alma mater” in paragraph 4 mean?
The mother goddess who offers nourishment.
The anthem of a school, college, or university.
The college that provides generous scholarship.
The school that a person formerly attended.
According to paragraph 5, what was the father’s attitude towards Lin’s predicament?
Being relatable and supportive of his son’s passion.
Advising Lin-Manuel Miranda to act and think his age.
Showing indifference to the final decision of his son.
Giving a sardonic suggestion to his son’s future plan.
The following statements are true, EXCEPT _______.
Lin-Manuel Miranda graduated from the Hunter College Highschool.
The musical “Hamilton” has received both Tony award and Pulitzer Prize.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s family has a deep history and background with arts.
Lin-Manuel Miranda sought and value the advice from his father.
What is the overall tone of the passage?
Introspective
Empathetic
Incendiary
Laudatory
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The life of Andrew Beard.
Scaling the strata mountain.
Nothing to be proud of.
From slave to inventor.
The word “emancipation” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
enfranchisement
enslavement
abolition
manumission
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT correct about period of plow inventions of Beard?
Andrew Beard’s time on the farm had shown him a need for an improved plow design.
Beard’s second invention brought back a larger amount of money than his first version.
Beard’s witnesses of farmer’s tragedies sparked his great epiphany for new plow design.
By 1888, Andrew Jackson Beard had already patented two inventions for plows.
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
patent
money
invention
plow
According to paragraph 3, which is one of the patent years of Beard’s modified couplers?
1884
1873
1897
1905
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Beard is the inventor of the automatic railroad coupler, also known as the knuckle coupler.
Andrew Beard spent the first sixteen years of his life as a slave on a small farm in Alabama.
Beard’s automated coupling of railroad cars has been credited with saving many lives.
Beard invested the money he made from his plow inventions into a profitable real-estate business.
The word “inducted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
appointed
installed
informed
admitted
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Beard ‘s invention of the Jenny automatic car coupler revolutionized railroad safety.
Despite having late formal training, Beard became an accomplished inventor.
Andrew Jackson Beard was a genius of Einstein level but achieved no success in life.
Writers have always been obsessed with the mystery and intrigue that surrounds Beard.