51 câu hỏi
Question 1: What is the best title for the story?
Rainy Day Work
Rainy Day Hike
A Rainy Day Indoors
Rainy Day Homework
The word “grumpy” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
stupid
bad-tempered
uninterested
unsatisfactory
What was keeping Martha inside?
The heat
Her parents
Bad weather
Lots of homework
What does Martha mean when she says “It meant that I would have to entertain myself”?
She was tired.
She was feeling sick
She had to find something to do
She was bored with doing homework
The word “company” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
time
space
friend
business
What did Martha think about being outside?
It was too hot.
It was too cold.
It was very nice.
It was too wet to walk.
What will Martha and Ellen probably do next time it rains?
Stay inside
Do homework
Go for another hike
Go to their friend’s house
Question 8: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
History's Most Important Inventions
Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
How to Become a Great Inventor
You Don't Always Get What You Want
In paragraph 1, the wordarduousis closest in meaning to _______.
detailed
tough
specific
constant
In paragraph 2, the wordendeavoris closest in meaning to _______.
research
dream
request
attempt
What does the author say about Teflon?
People first used it as a refrigeration device
It was created many years before Coca-Cola
The man who made it was a pharmacist
It is used for kitchenware nowadays
Who was John Pemberton?
The person who made Teflon
The creator of Coca-Cola
The man who discovered penicillin
The inventor of the microwave
The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ________.
one of the most famous inventors in history
a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
someone who became a millionaire from his invention
a man who dedicated his life to medical science
What does the author imply about penicillin?
Doctors seldom use it nowadays.
Some people are not affected by it.
It is an invaluable medical supply.
Mold combines with bacteria to make it.
Question 15: What is the main topic of the passage?
What makes kites stay up in the air.
How kites can be utilized.
What parts kites consist of.
Why kites are were spurned
Theword “aloft” in the reading passage is closet in meaning to _____.
for the analysis
in the flood
in flight
for amusement
According to the passage, the kite flies when its nose is ______.
pointed away from the ground
balanced with the tail
pointed into the wind flow
aligned parallel to the wind flow
What is necessary condition for the kite to fly?
The kite must be sufficiently strong to withstand great pressure.
The kite must be diamond-shaped, and the wind of a certain velocity.
The pressure against its back must be lower than the pressure against its face.
The pressure of the air flow must be lower than the weight of the kite.
According to the passage, the line of the kites is important because it _____.
lifts the kite’s cover and frame into the air space
contributes to the shape of the kite and extends it
conveys the direction of the wind and the air flow
determines the angle between the kite and the air flow
The phrase “headed up” in the passage is closet in meaning to ______.
diverted
directed
drafted
dropped
The paragraph following the passage most would likely discuss _____.
fiberglass kites flown in competition
the cords and wires needed for kite flying
elements of kite design and composition
bowed kites curved on their faces
The word “contest” is closest in meaning to _____.
hearing
concourse
computation
competition
What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
It did not adhere to the original estimate.
It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners.
It was not included in the architectural design.
It was considered excessive for the presidential home.
The word “grounds” is closest in meaning to _____.
high ground
site
several lots
hills
It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
George Washington contributed to the White House design
George Washington never lived in the White House
The White House was excluded from the city planning
George Washington often used the White House steps
The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House buildingcontinued _____.
up to 1800
after 1800
until 1814
until 1792
What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
Each president added new features to the building’s conveniences.
Few changes occurred in the structure in the first half of the 20th century.
The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
In line 20, the word “launched” is closest in meaning to _______.
stopped
worked
began
requested
The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT _____.
hallways
kitchen
medical offices
storage rooms
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To show how animals can affect plant life.
To compare one animal to other similar ones.
To emphasize the dangers of researching animals.
To discuss an unusual animal defense technique.
In paragraph 1, why does the author mention the platypus?
To illustrate that mammals may eat poisonous plants.
To give an example of a mammal that uses poison.
To show how it differs from the crested rat.
To explain that the platypus is at risk.
The word “paralyzed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
disabled
unaffected
inaccessible
undecided
In paragraph 2,what does the word “them” refer to?
predators
porcupines
crested rats
quill-like hairs
The word “defends” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
encourages
protects
feeds
pretends
What are scientists surprised by?
How toxic plant poison can be.
How useful plant toxins can be.
How quickly rats learn new behavior.
That the rats are protected from the poison.
What would scientists like to investigate further?
Medicine used to counteract poison
Other animals like the crested rat.
Health effects of a chemical.
Rats with unhealthy hearts.
What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?
Design elements in the Art Nouveau style
The popularity of the Art Nouveau style
Production techniques for art glass
Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style
The word “one” refers to______.
century.
development.
style.
coloration.
Para.1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient buried glass______.
The distortion of the glass
The appearance of the glass surface
The shapes of the glass objects
The size of the glass objects
The word “overtaken” in line 19 is closest in meaning to______.
surpassed
inclined
expressed
applied
What does the author mean by stating that “function should determine form”?
A useful object should not be attractive.
The purpose of an object should influence its form.
The design of an object is considered more significant than its function.
The form of an object should not include decorative elements.
It can be inferred from the passage that one reason Functionalism became popular was thatit______.
clearly distinguished between art and design
appealed to people who liked complex painted designs
reflected a common desire to break from the past
was easily interpreted by the general public
Paragraph 3 supports which of the following statements about Functionalism?
Its design concept avoided geometric shapes.
It started on a small scale and then spread gradually.
It was a major force in the decorative arts before the First World War.
It was not attractive to architects all designers.
According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely include______.
a flowered design.
bright colors.
modern symbols.
a textured surface.
With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
An overview of telecommuting.
The failure of telecommuting.
The advantages of telecommuting.
A definition of telecommuting.
How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?
More than predicted in Business Week
More than 8 million.
Fewer than last year.
Fewer than estimated in USA Today
The phrase “of no consequence” means
of no use
irrelevant
of no good
unimportant
The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
the opportunities for advancement
the different system of supervision
the lack of interaction with a group.
the work place is in the home.
The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to
telecommuters
systems
executives
responsibilities
The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees
need regular interaction with their families.
are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
are ignorant of telecommuting.
The word “reluctant” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by
opposite
willing
hesitant
typical
