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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Clean, Convenient, and Cheap
Big cities like New York and London have a lot of great things. They have museums, parks, shopping centres, and a huge variety of restaurants. However, there are a lot of annoying things in big cities. The most common problems are air pollution and noise.
Traffic is the main cause of air pollution and noise. For example, drivers in New York are famous for honking their horns and shouting. That noise drives many visitors crazy - it even drives a lot of the locals crazy, too. Other big cities have similar problems with their traffic.
City governments have a lot of pressure to solve these problems. The most common solution is public transportation. Public transportation is a form of travel provided by the government. For example, New York's biggest form of public transportation is the subway.
Public transportation helps reduce these problems, but it is not enough. Another solution is bicycle sharing. This is a system that provides cheap bicycles. In cities that have bicycle sharing programmes, there are spots that have parked public bikes. People borrow the bikes and use them. They can drop off the bike at the same spot where they borrowed it, or they can drop it off at another spot.
Bicycle sharing programmes are different in each city. In some cities, the bikes are completely free. They are not even locked. In other cities, you have to pay a small deposit. You get the deposit back when you return the bike. In still other cities, you need to have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme. Once you have a membership with the bicycle sharing programme, you can use a bike at any time you want.
B. Air pollution in big cities D. Spots for public bikes
C. great things B. annoying things D. common problems
B. It's getting more popular. D. It's only popular in New York.
B. it's a cheap means of transport D. it does not pollute the air at all
C. forget D. stop B. pick
Bicycle sharing is hugely popular all over the world. People love this system because it is cheap, clean, and easy to use. There are bicycle sharing systems in dozens of countries and hundreds of cities. In total, there are more than 530 bicycle sharing systems around the world, and that number is going up all the time. Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Bicycle sharing C. Public transportation Question 2. The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to _______. A. big cities Question 3. Which statement is true according to the passage? A. Bicycle sharing programmes are the same in every city. B. The bikes in bicycle sharing programmes are usually very expensive. C. You must drop off the bike only in the spot where you borrowed it. D. In some cities, people can borrow bikes for free. Question 4. What can be inferred from the passage about bicycle sharing? A. It's getting less popular. C. It's clean, but it's not convenient. Question 5. All of the following are the advantages of bicycle sharing EXCEPT that _______. A. it can be found in any city C. it is also convenient Question 6. The phrase “drop off” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. leave Question 7. The phrase “dozens of” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _______. A. little D. none of C. a lot of B. few
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B. nervousness C. perfection D. relaxation
B. is expensive C. is lovely D. is cheap
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions. Question 8. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from her parents and teachers. A. stress Question 9. The house costs an arm and a leg so we do not have enough money to buy it. A. is comfortable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Ostriches
Ostriches are the largest and heaviest birds on earth. They can grow to be as tall as 9 feet and can weigh as much as 250 pounds. Even though they have wings, they cannot fly. Instead, ostriches have long, powerful legs that help them to run very fast when they feel threatened. Ostriches use their wings to move themselves forward and to help them change direction. Ostriches are native to Africa, where they still live in desert areas and dry, open grasslands called savannahs. Ostriches can also be found in zoos all over the world. Humans have domesticated ostriches, so now ostriches live on farms in over a dozen countries, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Brazil and Costa Rica. They are raised for their meat, skin, and feathers. Ostriches like to live in small groups called herds. The male ostrich is called a rooster; the female, a hen. Baby ostriches are called chicks. The female ostrich lays eggs, but both the male and the female take turns sitting on the eggs to keep them warm. (Adapted from Readtheory.org website)
B. Facts about ostriches and their habits D. Distribution and habitat of ostriches
D. consumed B. endangered
D. ostriches B. female ostriches
B. fly faster than most other birds D. keep their eggs warm in the nest
B. feathers C. medicine D. meat
B. destroy C. protect
B. attracting attention D. existing in many places
D. follow D. perfection B. protect B. apartment C. repeat C. memory
D. pain C. its B. in Question 10. What is the passage mainly about? A. All about eggs of ostriches C. The male and female ostriches Question 11. The word “threatened” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. stolen C. saved Question 12. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______. A. chicks C. eggs Question 13. According to the passage, ostriches use their wings to _______. A. move forward and change direction C. scare potential predators away Question 14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as the purpose of raising ostriches? A. skin Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 15. The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month. A. eliminate D. pollute Question 16. With organic foods becoming commonplace, you can easily find organic lollipops, candy bars, and chips. A. not happening very often C. not available in large numbers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 17. A. replace Question 18. A. adventure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 19. She felt tired after playing badminton and engaging in other exercise, and complained of a pain in its shoulder. A. felt
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D. this C. have been B. environmental
D. round C. welcome B. distinguishable
B. decide B. branch D. title D. change
B. to finding D. finding C. find
D. for C. on B. at
B. will discuss
B. await D. take C. miss
B. production C. depletion D. richness
Question 20. Some businesses and people have been environmental irresponsible, and this has led to global warming and climate change. A. to Question 21. Our distinguishable guests have just arrived. Let’s welcome them with a big round of applause. A. just Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. C. device Question 22. A. credit Question 23. A. chorus C. enrich Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. Question 24. The last time I saw Peter was when I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow. A. I have seen Peter since I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow. B. I haven't seen Peter since I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow. C. I finally saw Peter at the station when I was on my way to Glasgow D. The last time I went to Glasgow, I happened to meet Peter at the station. Question 25. I’m sure Linda is very upset now when you have left. A. Linda should be very upset now when you have left. B. Linda must be very upset now when you have left. C. Linda may be very upset now when you have left. D. Linda can’t be very upset now when you have left. Question 26. It is important to explain the procedure to the patient. A. It is important that the procedure must explain to the patient. B. It is important that the procedure explain to the patient. C. It is important that the procedure must be explained to the patient. D. It is important that the procedure should be explained to the patient. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following sentences. Question 27. You are in the middle of the city. You feel as if you are in the countryside. A. You are in the middle of the city because you feel as if you are in the countryside. B. You are in the middle of the city so that you feel as if you are in the countryside. C. You are in the middle of the city so you feel as if you are in the countryside. D. Although you are in the middle of the city, you feel as if you are in the countryside. Question 28. One of the boys kept laughing. This annoyed Jane intensely. A. One of the boys kept laughing, which annoyed Jane intensely. B. One of the boys kept laughing, who annoyed Jane intensely. C. One of the boys kept laughing, when annoyed Jane intensely. D. One of the boys kept laughing, that annoyed Jane intensely. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 29. He finally managed _______ an apartment near his office. A. to find Question 30. Any increase in fuel costs could have a bad effect _______ business. A. to Question 31. We _______ about the presentation when the teacher came in. A. have discussed C. have been discussing D. were discussing Question 32. With a great love for adventure, Conan Doyle would never _______ a chance to travel. A. enjoy Question 33. Using renewable resources is the best option for preventing the _______ of fossil-based resources. A. movement Question 34. Technological _______ should promote green lifestyles and sustainable development. A. innovation C. information B. advantage D. limitation
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B. danger D. endanger C. dangerous
B. pink D. green C. white
B. both C. neither D. not only
D. reckless B. irresponsible C. incompetent
B. A D. The
D. fast-growing C. overloaded B. year-round
B. should be controlled D. is controlled C. control
D. and B. nor C. so
D. maintain C. contain B. create
Question 35. Wear a hat and drink plenty of fluids to reduce the _______ of sunstroke. A. dangerously Question 36. I guess some of the other kids were _______ with envy when she displayed her talent. A. red Question 37. People should _______ throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park. A. either Question 38. The company is looking for _______ graduates from fashion colleges, who are willing to work hard. A. talented Question 39. _______ Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions, extending from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south. A. An C. no article Question 40. Life in areas with _______ extreme weather conditions is not easy at all. A. well-paid Question 41. It is recommended that the government _______ urbanization to maintain sustainable urban areas. A. controls Question 42. Modern household appliances make our life more convenient, _______ some of them are not eco-friendly and cause pollution. A. but Question 43. Many researchers _______ that urbanization has provided job opportunities, higher incomes and better access to health care and education. A. operate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 44. Two friends are talking about the effects of music.
Patrice: "Do you think music can heal sick people?" David: “________. It can speed up recovery time from illness or injury.”
B. The sooner, the better. D. At least they can feel better. A. You can say that again. C. Doctors cannot do so. Question 45. David is talking to Lucy about her painting.
B. I'm glad you like it C. It's on the wall D. No problem
David: “What a beautiful painting!” Lucy: “________.” A. You're welcome Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Culture Shock for Language Exchange Students
Students going to stay with a host family in another country usually have to make a number of cultural adjustments. They may find it difficult to ____(46)____ friendships with the children in the family and they will certainly have to get used to a variety of new things, including food, the climate and the language. An extra difficulty may be the different expectations ____(47)____ the host parents have of them in comparison with their own parents.
They may be ____(48)____ for the fact that they are expected to help with the housework, or come home earlier in the evenings than they ever would at home. They may not have as ____(49)____ independence as they used to, and they may sometimes be surprised by the behaviour of the children in the family who, although usually friendly and welcoming may sometimes seem a little immature. ____(50)____, language exchange students generally enjoy themselves and often form lasting friendships. (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Guy Brook-Hart and Helen Tiliouine)
Question 46. A. form Question 47. A. whom Question 48. A. illegal Question 49. A. many Question 50. A. Because B. force B. which B. impolite B. much B. However C. spoil C. where C. irresponsible C. plenty C. Therefore D. shape D. whose D. unprepared D. a few D. Otherwise
