Part 1: Cloze
Directions:Read the passage below. A word or phrase is missing in the
sentences. Choose the appropriate words or phrases that best fit the blanks in
the passages to complete the text.
Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.Forget about what you may have heard about a digital divide that is splitting the world into
“info haves” and “info have-nots”. The fact is, technology 1 equality, and it’s often the
relatively cheap devices that do the most good. According to a 2010 U.N. study, cell phones
are one of the most effective 2 in history to lift people out of poverty. In Haiti, one of
the poorest places on Earth, phones have revolutionized the average person’s 3 to
financial opportunity. 4 stories are happening in Africa. Ericsson, together with the
U.N. 5 helping families that have become separated because of conflict reunite using
cell phones.
1
fosters
builds
achieves
makes
Part 1: Cloze
Directions:Read the passage below. A word or phrase is missing in the
sentences. Choose the appropriate words or phrases that best fit the blanks in
the passages to complete the text.
Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.Forget about what you may have heard about a digital divide that is splitting the world into
“info haves” and “info have-nots”. The fact is, technology 1 equality, and it’s often the
relatively cheap devices that do the most good. According to a 2010 U.N. study, cell phones
are one of the most effective 2 in history to lift people out of poverty. In Haiti, one of
the poorest places on Earth, phones have revolutionized the average person’s 3 to
financial opportunity. 4 stories are happening in Africa. Ericsson, together with the
U.N. 5 helping families that have become separated because of conflict reunite using
cell phones.
2
accommodations
facilities
advancements
creatures
Part 1: Cloze
Directions:Read the passage below. A word or phrase is missing in the
sentences. Choose the appropriate words or phrases that best fit the blanks in
the passages to complete the text.
Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.Forget about what you may have heard about a digital divide that is splitting the world into
“info haves” and “info have-nots”. The fact is, technology 1 equality, and it’s often the
relatively cheap devices that do the most good. According to a 2010 U.N. study, cell phones
are one of the most effective 2 in history to lift people out of poverty. In Haiti, one of
the poorest places on Earth, phones have revolutionized the average person’s 3 to
financial opportunity. 4 stories are happening in Africa. Ericsson, together with the
U.N. 5 helping families that have become separated because of conflict reunite using
cell phones.
3
route
pass way
access
channel
Part 1: Cloze
Directions:Read the passage below. A word or phrase is missing in the
sentences. Choose the appropriate words or phrases that best fit the blanks in
the passages to complete the text.
Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.Forget about what you may have heard about a digital divide that is splitting the world into
“info haves” and “info have-nots”. The fact is, technology 1 equality, and it’s often the
relatively cheap devices that do the most good. According to a 2010 U.N. study, cell phones
are one of the most effective 2 in history to lift people out of poverty. In Haiti, one of
the poorest places on Earth, phones have revolutionized the average person’s 3 to
financial opportunity. 4 stories are happening in Africa. Ericsson, together with the
U.N. 5 helping families that have become separated because of conflict reunite using
cell phones.
4
Common
Similar
Same
Further
Part 1: Cloze
Directions:Read the passage below. A word or phrase is missing in the
sentences. Choose the appropriate words or phrases that best fit the blanks in
the passages to complete the text.
Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.Forget about what you may have heard about a digital divide that is splitting the world into
“info haves” and “info have-nots”. The fact is, technology 1 equality, and it’s often the
relatively cheap devices that do the most good. According to a 2010 U.N. study, cell phones
are one of the most effective 2 in history to lift people out of poverty. In Haiti, one of
the poorest places on Earth, phones have revolutionized the average person’s 3 to
financial opportunity. 4 stories are happening in Africa. Ericsson, together with the
U.N. 5 helping families that have become separated because of conflict reunite using
cell phones.
5
is
are
was
were
Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.
When we eat seafood, what impact are we having on the ocean and its interdependent and
increasingly 6 marine population? Today’s health, safety, and sustainability
considerations can make it complicated to 7 the best seafood choices for us and our
family. There is an interactive guide which 8 all the information we need to continue
to eat healthfully while lowering our seafood 9 . Use it to find out where our favorite
fish ranks in sustainability, toxicity, and omega-3 content, 10 its place in the food
chain-and why it matters.
6
defenseless
fragile
helpless
vulnerable
Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.
When we eat seafood, what impact are we having on the ocean and its interdependent and
increasingly 6 marine population? Today’s health, safety, and sustainability
considerations can make it complicated to 7 the best seafood choices for us and our
family. There is an interactive guide which 8 all the information we need to continue
to eat healthfully while lowering our seafood 9 . Use it to find out where our favorite
fish ranks in sustainability, toxicity, and omega-3 content, 10 its place in the food
chain-and why it matters.
7
control
switch
determine
limit
Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.
When we eat seafood, what impact are we having on the ocean and its interdependent and
increasingly 6 marine population? Today’s health, safety, and sustainability
considerations can make it complicated to 7 the best seafood choices for us and our
family. There is an interactive guide which 8 all the information we need to continue
to eat healthfully while lowering our seafood 9 . Use it to find out where our favorite
fish ranks in sustainability, toxicity, and omega-3 content, 10 its place in the food
chain-and why it matters.
8
increases
decreases
compiles
draws
Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.
When we eat seafood, what impact are we having on the ocean and its interdependent and
increasingly 6 marine population? Today’s health, safety, and sustainability
considerations can make it complicated to 7 the best seafood choices for us and our
family. There is an interactive guide which 8 all the information we need to continue
to eat healthfully while lowering our seafood 9 . Use it to find out where our favorite
fish ranks in sustainability, toxicity, and omega-3 content, 10 its place in the food
chain-and why it matters.
9
footprint
trap
footage
Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.
When we eat seafood, what impact are we having on the ocean and its interdependent and
increasingly 6 marine population? Today’s health, safety, and sustainability
considerations can make it complicated to 7 the best seafood choices for us and our
family. There is an interactive guide which 8 all the information we need to continue
to eat healthfully while lowering our seafood 9 . Use it to find out where our favorite
fish ranks in sustainability, toxicity, and omega-3 content, 10 its place in the food
chain-and why it matters.
10
as for
as
as well
into
Questions 11-15 refer to the following passage.
A mobile phone that charges in your pocket, a flat-screen TV that needs no power cord, a car
fueled by a cordless panel in the floor: In a building just outside Boston, these applications
of wireless electricity 11 a future with fewer snaking cables. It is not hard to imagine
that in the next few years, you go to a coffee shop, sit down in a chair, sign into a power
zone, and 12 your phone or laptop. This technology is predicted to 13 in a
similar fashion to how Wi-Fi got its start a decade or so ago. The industrial potential for
wireless power is huge, especially in electric vehicles and wireless sensors, 14 harsh
environments make it difficult to run wiring. In addition, wire-free electricity transmission is
often a more convenient, greener 15 to conventional plug-in charging.
11
wave
signal
transport
transfer
Questions 11-15 refer to the following passage.
A mobile phone that charges in your pocket, a flat-screen TV that needs no power cord, a car
fueled by a cordless panel in the floor: In a building just outside Boston, these applications
of wireless electricity 11 a future with fewer snaking cables. It is not hard to imagine
that in the next few years, you go to a coffee shop, sit down in a chair, sign into a power
zone, and 12 your phone or laptop. This technology is predicted to 13 in a
similar fashion to how Wi-Fi got its start a decade or so ago. The industrial potential for
wireless power is huge, especially in electric vehicles and wireless sensors, 14 harsh
environments make it difficult to run wiring. In addition, wire-free electricity transmission is
often a more convenient, greener 15 to conventional plug-in charging.
12
control
regulate
adjust
charge
Questions 11-15 refer to the following passage.
A mobile phone that charges in your pocket, a flat-screen TV that needs no power cord, a car
fueled by a cordless panel in the floor: In a building just outside Boston, these applications
of wireless electricity 11 a future with fewer snaking cables. It is not hard to imagine
that in the next few years, you go to a coffee shop, sit down in a chair, sign into a power
zone, and 12 your phone or laptop. This technology is predicted to 13 in a
similar fashion to how Wi-Fi got its start a decade or so ago. The industrial potential for
wireless power is huge, especially in electric vehicles and wireless sensors, 14 harsh
environments make it difficult to run wiring. In addition, wire-free electricity transmission is
often a more convenient, greener 15 to conventional plug-in charging.
13
put off
put on
take off
take up
Questions 11-15 refer to the following passage.
A mobile phone that charges in your pocket, a flat-screen TV that needs no power cord, a car
fueled by a cordless panel in the floor: In a building just outside Boston, these applications
of wireless electricity 11 a future with fewer snaking cables. It is not hard to imagine
that in the next few years, you go to a coffee shop, sit down in a chair, sign into a power
zone, and 12 your phone or laptop. This technology is predicted to 13 in a
similar fashion to how Wi-Fi got its start a decade or so ago. The industrial potential for
wireless power is huge, especially in electric vehicles and wireless sensors, 14 harsh
environments make it difficult to run wiring. In addition, wire-free electricity transmission is
often a more convenient, greener 15 to conventional plug-in charging.
14
where
of which
what
that
Questions 11-15 refer to the following passage.
A mobile phone that charges in your pocket, a flat-screen TV that needs no power cord, a car
fueled by a cordless panel in the floor: In a building just outside Boston, these applications
of wireless electricity 11 a future with fewer snaking cables. It is not hard to imagine
that in the next few years, you go to a coffee shop, sit down in a chair, sign into a power
zone, and 12 your phone or laptop. This technology is predicted to 13 in a
similar fashion to how Wi-Fi got its start a decade or so ago. The industrial potential for
wireless power is huge, especially in electric vehicles and wireless sensors, 14 harsh
environments make it difficult to run wiring. In addition, wire-free electricity transmission is
often a more convenient, greener 15 to conventional plug-in charging.
15
difference
alternative
exchange
interchange
Questions 16-20 refer to the following passage.
In a decision this year, the European Union agreed to phase out the use of “Darjeeling” on
blended teas. Now, just as a bottle of Cognac must come from the region around the French
town of Cognac, a cup of Darjeeling tea will have to be made only from tea 16 around
Darjeeling, because that flavor, that uniqueness that comes from here-it is nowhere else.
People have tried to 17 it, but have failed. The uniqueness of Darjeeling as a place
certainly seems beyond dispute. On clear days, the white 18 of Kanchenjunga, the
world’s third-highest mountain after Everest and K2, floats over the hilltop city like an
ethereal fortress. Many of the steep surrounding foothills are carpeted 19 tea estates,
some planted more than 160 years ago when a British surgeon found that tea bushes 20
in the region’s alpine setting.
16
produced
implanted
settled
grown
Questions 16-20 refer to the following passage.
In a decision this year, the European Union agreed to phase out the use of “Darjeeling” on
blended teas. Now, just as a bottle of Cognac must come from the region around the French
town of Cognac, a cup of Darjeeling tea will have to be made only from tea 16 around
Darjeeling, because that flavor, that uniqueness that comes from here-it is nowhere else.
People have tried to 17 it, but have failed. The uniqueness of Darjeeling as a place
certainly seems beyond dispute. On clear days, the white 18 of Kanchenjunga, the
world’s third-highest mountain after Everest and K2, floats over the hilltop city like an
ethereal fortress. Many of the steep surrounding foothills are carpeted 19 tea estates,
some planted more than 160 years ago when a British surgeon found that tea bushes 20
in the region’s alpine setting.
17
replicate
recurred
repeated
reproduced
Questions 16-20 refer to the following passage.
In a decision this year, the European Union agreed to phase out the use of “Darjeeling” on
blended teas. Now, just as a bottle of Cognac must come from the region around the French
town of Cognac, a cup of Darjeeling tea will have to be made only from tea 16 around
Darjeeling, because that flavor, that uniqueness that comes from here-it is nowhere else.
People have tried to 17 it, but have failed. The uniqueness of Darjeeling as a place
certainly seems beyond dispute. On clear days, the white 18 of Kanchenjunga, the
world’s third-highest mountain after Everest and K2, floats over the hilltop city like an
ethereal fortress. Many of the steep surrounding foothills are carpeted 19 tea estates,
some planted more than 160 years ago when a British surgeon found that tea bushes 20
in the region’s alpine setting.
18
tops
peaks
tips
points
Questions 16-20 refer to the following passage.
In a decision this year, the European Union agreed to phase out the use of “Darjeeling” on
blended teas. Now, just as a bottle of Cognac must come from the region around the French
town of Cognac, a cup of Darjeeling tea will have to be made only from tea 16 around
Darjeeling, because that flavor, that uniqueness that comes from here-it is nowhere else.
People have tried to 17 it, but have failed. The uniqueness of Darjeeling as a place
certainly seems beyond dispute. On clear days, the white 18 of Kanchenjunga, the
world’s third-highest mountain after Everest and K2, floats over the hilltop city like an
ethereal fortress. Many of the steep surrounding foothills are carpeted 19 tea estates,
some planted more than 160 years ago when a British surgeon found that tea bushes 20
in the region’s alpine setting.
19
for
up
with
in
Questions 16-20 refer to the following passage.
In a decision this year, the European Union agreed to phase out the use of “Darjeeling” on
blended teas. Now, just as a bottle of Cognac must come from the region around the French
town of Cognac, a cup of Darjeeling tea will have to be made only from tea 16 around
Darjeeling, because that flavor, that uniqueness that comes from here-it is nowhere else.
People have tried to 17 it, but have failed. The uniqueness of Darjeeling as a place
certainly seems beyond dispute. On clear days, the white 18 of Kanchenjunga, the
world’s third-highest mountain after Everest and K2, floats over the hilltop city like an
ethereal fortress. Many of the steep surrounding foothills are carpeted 19 tea estates,
some planted more than 160 years ago when a British surgeon found that tea bushes 20
in the region’s alpine setting.
20
succeeded
boomed
thrived
bloomed
Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of passages. Read each
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-25 refer to the following passage.
Uncontrolled blazes fueled by weather, wind, and dry underbrush, wildfires can burn acres
of land-and consume everything in their paths-in mere minutes. A wildfire moves at speeds
of up to 14 miles an hour, consuming everything-trees, brush, homes, even humans-in its
path. There are three conditions that need to be present in order for a wildfire to burn, which
firefighters refer to as the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any
flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, even homes. Air
supplies the oxygen a fire needs to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel
to temperatures hot enough to ignite. Lighting, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds,
and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a wildfire. Although often harmful
and destructive to humans, naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They
return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They also act as disinfectant,
removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem.
What is the passage mainly about?
Weather and wind for wildfires.
Forest ecosystem and wildfires.
How to fight a wildfire
Wildfires and their impacts.
Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of passages. Read each
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-25 refer to the following passage.
Uncontrolled blazes fueled by weather, wind, and dry underbrush, wildfires can burn acres
of land-and consume everything in their paths-in mere minutes. A wildfire moves at speeds
of up to 14 miles an hour, consuming everything-trees, brush, homes, even humans-in its
path. There are three conditions that need to be present in order for a wildfire to burn, which
firefighters refer to as the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any
flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, even homes. Air
supplies the oxygen a fire needs to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel
to temperatures hot enough to ignite. Lighting, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds,
and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a wildfire. Although often harmful
and destructive to humans, naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They
return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They also act as disinfectant,
removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem.
Which of the following words is “spark” closest in meaning to ??
Flash.
Trigger.
Inspire.
Stimulate.
Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of passages. Read each
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-25 refer to the following passage.
Uncontrolled blazes fueled by weather, wind, and dry underbrush, wildfires can burn acres
of land-and consume everything in their paths-in mere minutes. A wildfire moves at speeds
of up to 14 miles an hour, consuming everything-trees, brush, homes, even humans-in its
path. There are three conditions that need to be present in order for a wildfire to burn, which
firefighters refer to as the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any
flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, even homes. Air
supplies the oxygen a fire needs to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel
to temperatures hot enough to ignite. Lighting, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds,
and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a wildfire. Although often harmful
and destructive to humans, naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They
return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They also act as disinfectant,
removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem.
Which of the following statements is true about fire triangle?
It refers to fuel, oxygen, and sun for wildfires.
It refers to the three conditions for a wildfire to burn.
It can help a wildfire move faster and consume more.
It can help heat up the temperatures in the forest.
Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of passages. Read each
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-25 refer to the following passage.
Uncontrolled blazes fueled by weather, wind, and dry underbrush, wildfires can burn acres
of land-and consume everything in their paths-in mere minutes. A wildfire moves at speeds
of up to 14 miles an hour, consuming everything-trees, brush, homes, even humans-in its
path. There are three conditions that need to be present in order for a wildfire to burn, which
firefighters refer to as the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any
flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, even homes. Air
supplies the oxygen a fire needs to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel
to temperatures hot enough to ignite. Lighting, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds,
and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a wildfire. Although often harmful
and destructive to humans, naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They
return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They also act as disinfectant,
removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem.
Why are naturally occurring wildfires important in nature?
They provide nutrients to the soil.
They consume everything in their paths.
They can provide sufficient heat.
They remove pollutions in the soil.
Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of passages. Read each
passage carefully and select the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-25 refer to the following passage.
Uncontrolled blazes fueled by weather, wind, and dry underbrush, wildfires can burn acres
of land-and consume everything in their paths-in mere minutes. A wildfire moves at speeds
of up to 14 miles an hour, consuming everything-trees, brush, homes, even humans-in its
path. There are three conditions that need to be present in order for a wildfire to burn, which
firefighters refer to as the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any
flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, even homes. Air
supplies the oxygen a fire needs to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel
to temperatures hot enough to ignite. Lighting, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds,
and even the sun can all provide sufficient heat to spark a wildfire. Although often harmful
and destructive to humans, naturally occurring wildfires play an integral role in nature. They
return nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They also act as disinfectant,
removing disease-ridden plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem.
What does the underlined word “They” refer to?
Humans.
Wildfires.
Campfires.
Winds.
Questions 26-30 refer to the following passage.
Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial
approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance
on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made
food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep:
erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity;
deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The common thread among
the methods in sustainable agriculture is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural
ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by
planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock
grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control
crop-destroying pests. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its
methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale
commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population.
There’s recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be
as productive as conventional industrial farms.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Ecological system of farming.
Organic farmers.
Productive farming.
Sustainable farming.
Questions 26-30 refer to the following passage.
Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial
approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance
on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made
food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep:
erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity;
deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The common thread among
the methods in sustainable agriculture is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural
ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by
planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock
grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control
crop-destroying pests. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its
methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale
commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population.
There’s recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be
as productive as conventional industrial farms.
Which of the followings is one of the effects of the industrial approach?
It helps plant fields with different crops year after year.
It results in steep ecological and social price.
It encourages healthy soil and more crop yields.
It helps nurture the presence of organisms.
Questions 26-30 refer to the following passage.
Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial
approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance
on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made
food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep:
erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity;
deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The common thread among
the methods in sustainable agriculture is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural
ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by
planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock
grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control
crop-destroying pests. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its
methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale
commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population.
There’s recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be
as productive as conventional industrial farms.
Which of the followings is one of the critics of sustainable agriculture?
It results in lower crop yields and higher land use.
It results in food abundance for a world population
Sustainably farmed lands are less productive.
More farmers are committed to conventional industrial farms.
Questions 26-30 refer to the following passage.
Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial
approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance
on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made
food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep:
erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity;
deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The common thread among
the methods in sustainable agriculture is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural
ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by
planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock
grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control
crop-destroying pests. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its
methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale
commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population.
There’s recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be
as productive as conventional industrial farms.
Which of the followings is true about the methods in sustainable agriculture?
It requires more land use and water resources.
Its crop yields are higher and higher than the crop of the industrial approach.
Its farming practices mimic natural ecological processes.
It requires more commitment to its practices.
Questions 26-30 refer to the following passage.
Sustainable agriculture takes many forms, but at its core is a rejection of the industrial
approach to food production developed during the 20th century. This system, with its reliance
on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, biotechnology, and government subsidies, has made
food abundant and affordable. However, the ecological and social price has been steep:
erosion; depleted and contaminated soil and water resources; loss of biodiversity;
deforestation; labor abuses; and the decline of the family farm. The common thread among
the methods in sustainable agriculture is an embrace of farming practices that mimic natural
ecological processes. Farmers minimize tilling and water use; encourage healthy soil by
planting fields with different crops year after year and integrating croplands with livestock
grazing; and avoid pesticide use by nurturing the presence of organisms that control
crop-destroying pests. Critics of sustainable agriculture claim, among other things, that its
methods result in lower crop yields and higher land use. They add that a wholesale
commitment to its practices will mean inevitable food shortages for a world population.
There’s recent evidence, though, suggesting that over time, sustainably farmed lands can be
as productive as conventional industrial farms.
Which of the following words is “subsidies” closest in meaning to?
Funding.
Backup.
Care.
Maintenance.
Questions 31-35 refer to the following passage.
Chinese outbound tourism is the fastest and biggest growing businesses in travel, as
outbound tourists rose to 70.3 million in 2011, and are expected to rise to 82 million this
year, up 17 percent. Everyone wants these hordes of Chinese travelers to spend money,
especially the recession and debt crisis beset European countries. For example, Switzerland,
a sophisticated tourism marketer as far as countries go, is in a Chinese marketing overdrive:
As its mainstay German travelers are shying sway, Chinese are among the fastest-growing
groups, populating the Alps and buying its famous and pricey watches. It recently came out
with detailed norms and guidelines for its hotel industry on working with Chinese travelers,
titled “Swiss Hospitality for Chinese Guests.” Some of the guidelines include: do not assign
rooms on the 4th floor or containing “4” in the room number to Chinese travelers as this
number is associated with death, ensure fast check-in and check-out service as Chinese get
impatient if they have to wait, adapt shop opening hours as Chinese are night and weekend
shoppers, and avoid offering Chinese food as it will never meet the standard of the Chinese
guests. The document, while very detailed, resorts to plenty of clichés about Chinese culture
in general. So some surely are useful, but some may actually be offensive.
What is the best title for this passage?
The New Booming Business: Chinese Tourism.
Switzerland’s Tourism Marketing Strategy.
The Cultural Clichés For Chinese Tourists.
Useful Hotel Guidelines For The Travel Industry.
Questions 31-35 refer to the following passage.
Chinese outbound tourism is the fastest and biggest growing businesses in travel, as
outbound tourists rose to 70.3 million in 2011, and are expected to rise to 82 million this
year, up 17 percent. Everyone wants these hordes of Chinese travelers to spend money,
especially the recession and debt crisis beset European countries. For example, Switzerland,
a sophisticated tourism marketer as far as countries go, is in a Chinese marketing overdrive:
As its mainstay German travelers are shying sway, Chinese are among the fastest-growing
groups, populating the Alps and buying its famous and pricey watches. It recently came out
with detailed norms and guidelines for its hotel industry on working with Chinese travelers,
titled “Swiss Hospitality for Chinese Guests.” Some of the guidelines include: do not assign
rooms on the 4th floor or containing “4” in the room number to Chinese travelers as this
number is associated with death, ensure fast check-in and check-out service as Chinese get
impatient if they have to wait, adapt shop opening hours as Chinese are night and weekend
shoppers, and avoid offering Chinese food as it will never meet the standard of the Chinese
guests. The document, while very detailed, resorts to plenty of clichés about Chinese culture
in general. So some surely are useful, but some may actually be offensive.
According to the passage, why do European countries most expect Chinese tourists?
They want to improve the relationship with China.
They are suffering from financial difficulties.
They need money to build luxurious hotels.
They owe money to the Chinese government.
Questions 31-35 refer to the following passage.
Chinese outbound tourism is the fastest and biggest growing businesses in travel, as
outbound tourists rose to 70.3 million in 2011, and are expected to rise to 82 million this
year, up 17 percent. Everyone wants these hordes of Chinese travelers to spend money,
especially the recession and debt crisis beset European countries. For example, Switzerland,
a sophisticated tourism marketer as far as countries go, is in a Chinese marketing overdrive:
As its mainstay German travelers are shying sway, Chinese are among the fastest-growing
groups, populating the Alps and buying its famous and pricey watches. It recently came out
with detailed norms and guidelines for its hotel industry on working with Chinese travelers,
titled “Swiss Hospitality for Chinese Guests.” Some of the guidelines include: do not assign
rooms on the 4th floor or containing “4” in the room number to Chinese travelers as this
number is associated with death, ensure fast check-in and check-out service as Chinese get
impatient if they have to wait, adapt shop opening hours as Chinese are night and weekend
shoppers, and avoid offering Chinese food as it will never meet the standard of the Chinese
guests. The document, while very detailed, resorts to plenty of clichés about Chinese culture
in general. So some surely are useful, but some may actually be offensive.
Which of the following words is “shying away” closest in meaning to?
Decreasing.
Escaping.
Weakening.
Failing.
Questions 31-35 refer to the following passage.
Chinese outbound tourism is the fastest and biggest growing businesses in travel, as
outbound tourists rose to 70.3 million in 2011, and are expected to rise to 82 million this
year, up 17 percent. Everyone wants these hordes of Chinese travelers to spend money,
especially the recession and debt crisis beset European countries. For example, Switzerland,
a sophisticated tourism marketer as far as countries go, is in a Chinese marketing overdrive:
As its mainstay German travelers are shying sway, Chinese are among the fastest-growing
groups, populating the Alps and buying its famous and pricey watches. It recently came out
with detailed norms and guidelines for its hotel industry on working with Chinese travelers,
titled “Swiss Hospitality for Chinese Guests.” Some of the guidelines include: do not assign
rooms on the 4th floor or containing “4” in the room number to Chinese travelers as this
number is associated with death, ensure fast check-in and check-out service as Chinese get
impatient if they have to wait, adapt shop opening hours as Chinese are night and weekend
shoppers, and avoid offering Chinese food as it will never meet the standard of the Chinese
guests. The document, while very detailed, resorts to plenty of clichés about Chinese culture
in general. So some surely are useful, but some may actually be offensive.
What does the underlined pronoun “it” refer to?
A Swiss tourism marketer.
Swiss hotel industry.
A Swiss hotel.
Switzerland.
Questions 31-35 refer to the following passage.
Chinese outbound tourism is the fastest and biggest growing businesses in travel, as
outbound tourists rose to 70.3 million in 2011, and are expected to rise to 82 million this
year, up 17 percent. Everyone wants these hordes of Chinese travelers to spend money,
especially the recession and debt crisis beset European countries. For example, Switzerland,
a sophisticated tourism marketer as far as countries go, is in a Chinese marketing overdrive:
As its mainstay German travelers are shying sway, Chinese are among the fastest-growing
groups, populating the Alps and buying its famous and pricey watches. It recently came out
with detailed norms and guidelines for its hotel industry on working with Chinese travelers,
titled “Swiss Hospitality for Chinese Guests.” Some of the guidelines include: do not assign
rooms on the 4th floor or containing “4” in the room number to Chinese travelers as this
number is associated with death, ensure fast check-in and check-out service as Chinese get
impatient if they have to wait, adapt shop opening hours as Chinese are night and weekend
shoppers, and avoid offering Chinese food as it will never meet the standard of the Chinese
guests. The document, while very detailed, resorts to plenty of clichés about Chinese culture
in general. So some surely are useful, but some may actually be offensive.
What may be the author’s opinion towards the Swiss hotel guidelines?
They are too general to be useful.
They are very detailed, but useless.
They resort to too broad information sources.
They may contain information unfriendly to Chinese tourists.
Questions 36-40 refer to the following passage.
As the “smart” revolution spreads from phones to other electronics, some manufacturers are
hoping to make a bundle by selling refrigerators that show recipes based on what’s inside,
robotic vacuum cleaners with remote-controlled cameras, and washers and dryers you can
monitor from your phone. But if you’re thinking of a futuristic home like that, think again.
Smart appliances are part of a larger trend toward smart electronics, which took hold with
phones and is now moving rapidly toward televisions and household appliances. The idea is
that consumers can control the devices, which can communicate wirelessly, with their
smartphones, tablets or televisions. So the owner of a smart refrigerator could check what’s
in the refrigerator on a smartphone, and in some instances, send photographs to be displayed
on the refrigerator’s LCD screen. But the smart refrigerators being offered these days aren’t
smart enough to keep track of the food inside; consumers still need to do that themselves
with a touch screen. And while smart washers allow remote changing of the settings, some
question how many consumers would be willing to pay for that perk. Meanwhile, not all
manufacturers are sold on the idea of outfitting household appliances with computer screens
and apps. Some argue that the purpose of smart appliances should be saving more energy,
not putting something on that takes more power.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Smart appliances are part of the future trend.
Smart appliances are not yet smart enough.
Smart appliances should help save more energy.
Smart appliances should not cost consumers too much.
Questions 36-40 refer to the following passage.
As the “smart” revolution spreads from phones to other electronics, some manufacturers are
hoping to make a bundle by selling refrigerators that show recipes based on what’s inside,
robotic vacuum cleaners with remote-controlled cameras, and washers and dryers you can
monitor from your phone. But if you’re thinking of a futuristic home like that, think again.
Smart appliances are part of a larger trend toward smart electronics, which took hold with
phones and is now moving rapidly toward televisions and household appliances. The idea is
that consumers can control the devices, which can communicate wirelessly, with their
smartphones, tablets or televisions. So the owner of a smart refrigerator could check what’s
in the refrigerator on a smartphone, and in some instances, send photographs to be displayed
on the refrigerator’s LCD screen. But the smart refrigerators being offered these days aren’t
smart enough to keep track of the food inside; consumers still need to do that themselves
with a touch screen. And while smart washers allow remote changing of the settings, some
question how many consumers would be willing to pay for that perk. Meanwhile, not all
manufacturers are sold on the idea of outfitting household appliances with computer screens
and apps. Some argue that the purpose of smart appliances should be saving more energy,
not putting something on that takes more power.
According to the passage, which of the following ideas makes household appliances
“smart”?
Attach a touch screen to the appliances.
Operate the appliances with a remote control.
Build a remote camera in the appliances to monitor the house.
Connect the appliances with other smart devices.
Questions 36-40 refer to the following passage.
As the “smart” revolution spreads from phones to other electronics, some manufacturers are
hoping to make a bundle by selling refrigerators that show recipes based on what’s inside,
robotic vacuum cleaners with remote-controlled cameras, and washers and dryers you can
monitor from your phone. But if you’re thinking of a futuristic home like that, think again.
Smart appliances are part of a larger trend toward smart electronics, which took hold with
phones and is now moving rapidly toward televisions and household appliances. The idea is
that consumers can control the devices, which can communicate wirelessly, with their
smartphones, tablets or televisions. So the owner of a smart refrigerator could check what’s
in the refrigerator on a smartphone, and in some instances, send photographs to be displayed
on the refrigerator’s LCD screen. But the smart refrigerators being offered these days aren’t
smart enough to keep track of the food inside; consumers still need to do that themselves
with a touch screen. And while smart washers allow remote changing of the settings, some
question how many consumers would be willing to pay for that perk. Meanwhile, not all
manufacturers are sold on the idea of outfitting household appliances with computer screens
and apps. Some argue that the purpose of smart appliances should be saving more energy,
not putting something on that takes more power.
What does the underlined word “that” refer to?
Controlling the refrigerator with a smartphone.
Sending photographs to the refrigerator’s LCD screen.
Keeping track of what is inside the refrigerator.
Changing the settings with a remote control.
Questions 36-40 refer to the following passage.
As the “smart” revolution spreads from phones to other electronics, some manufacturers are
hoping to make a bundle by selling refrigerators that show recipes based on what’s inside,
robotic vacuum cleaners with remote-controlled cameras, and washers and dryers you can
monitor from your phone. But if you’re thinking of a futuristic home like that, think again.
Smart appliances are part of a larger trend toward smart electronics, which took hold with
phones and is now moving rapidly toward televisions and household appliances. The idea is
that consumers can control the devices, which can communicate wirelessly, with their
smartphones, tablets or televisions. So the owner of a smart refrigerator could check what’s
in the refrigerator on a smartphone, and in some instances, send photographs to be displayed
on the refrigerator’s LCD screen. But the smart refrigerators being offered these days aren’t
smart enough to keep track of the food inside; consumers still need to do that themselves
with a touch screen. And while smart washers allow remote changing of the settings, some
question how many consumers would be willing to pay for that perk. Meanwhile, not all
manufacturers are sold on the idea of outfitting household appliances with computer screens
and apps. Some argue that the purpose of smart appliances should be saving more energy,
not putting something on that takes more power.
Which of the following words is “outfitting” closest in meaning to?
Dressing
Matching.
Equipping.
Attaching.
Questions 36-40 refer to the following passage.
As the “smart” revolution spreads from phones to other electronics, some manufacturers are
hoping to make a bundle by selling refrigerators that show recipes based on what’s inside,
robotic vacuum cleaners with remote-controlled cameras, and washers and dryers you can
monitor from your phone. But if you’re thinking of a futuristic home like that, think again.
Smart appliances are part of a larger trend toward smart electronics, which took hold with
phones and is now moving rapidly toward televisions and household appliances. The idea is
that consumers can control the devices, which can communicate wirelessly, with their
smartphones, tablets or televisions. So the owner of a smart refrigerator could check what’s
in the refrigerator on a smartphone, and in some instances, send photographs to be displayed
on the refrigerator’s LCD screen. But the smart refrigerators being offered these days aren’t
smart enough to keep track of the food inside; consumers still need to do that themselves
with a touch screen. And while smart washers allow remote changing of the settings, some
question how many consumers would be willing to pay for that perk. Meanwhile, not all
manufacturers are sold on the idea of outfitting household appliances with computer screens
and apps. Some argue that the purpose of smart appliances should be saving more energy,
not putting something on that takes more power.
What can be inferred from the passage about the author’s opinion?
The author has some doubts about smart appliances.
The author believes that smart appliances can save energy.
The author feels positive about the trend of smart electronics.
The author opposes to the idea of smart appliances.
Writing
A. Writing at sentence level: There is one mistake in the sentence. Choose the corrected
part in the sentences.
Example: Before you can go out, you must clean the bedroom and dusting the house.
(A)to dust (B)to dusting (C)to dust (D)dust
The answer is (D), because there should be a parallel between the connector “and”
Scientists first turned to seismology as a predictive tool, hope to find patterns of
foreshocks to indicate that a fault is about to slip.
hoped
hoping
indicating
indicated
Writing
A. Writing at sentence level: There is one mistake in the sentence. Choose the corrected
part in the sentences.
Example: Before you can go out, you must clean the bedroom and dusting the house.
(A)to dust (B)to dusting (C)to dust (D)dust
The answer is (D), because there should be a parallel between the connector “and”
Displaying in the wooden cupboard is a set of dishes belonging to my grandmother.
Be displayed
Displayed
To display
Display
Writing
A. Writing at sentence level: There is one mistake in the sentence. Choose the corrected
part in the sentences.
Example: Before you can go out, you must clean the bedroom and dusting the house.
(A)to dust (B)to dusting (C)to dust (D)dust
The answer is (D), because there should be a parallel between the connector “and”
We should consider limiting our fast food intake, or eat healthier choices like salads and
sandwiches.
to eat
eating
to limit
limited
Writing
A. Writing at sentence level: There is one mistake in the sentence. Choose the corrected
part in the sentences.
Example: Before you can go out, you must clean the bedroom and dusting the house.
(A)to dust (B)to dusting (C)to dust (D)dust
The answer is (D), because there should be a parallel between the connector “and”
Each occupation has its own jargon; bankers, lawyers and computer professionals, for
example, all use among themselves language which outsiders have difficulty to follow.
followed
follows
following
to be followed
Writing
A. Writing at sentence level: There is one mistake in the sentence. Choose the corrected
part in the sentences.
Example: Before you can go out, you must clean the bedroom and dusting the house.
(A)to dust (B)to dusting (C)to dust (D)dust
The answer is (D), because there should be a parallel between the connector “and”
Vegetarian meals not only have low calories, they also cost less.
also they
and they
yet they
but they
Writing at paragraph level: The topic sentence or one of the sentences in each
paragraph has been missing. Choose the best answer to complete each paragraph.
The validity of standardized intelligence test is being seriously questioned by educators
an physiologists. For one thing, Individual I.Q. scores vary considerably.
Furthermore, most psychoiogists agree that intelligence tests are biased in favor of
middle-class children. In fact, motivation seems to be just as important as intelligence
in determining a person’s ability to learn.
Many experts also agree to administer intelligence tests.
Many experts further question how to administer intelligence tests.
Many experts also question whether I.Q. scores are related to intelligence.
Many experts further examine how I.Q. scores might be biased.
Writing at paragraph level: The topic sentence or one of the sentences in each
paragraph has been missing. Choose the best answer to complete each paragraph.
Driving in winter, especially on snowy, icy roads, can be less troublesome .
First, put on snow tires if you plan to drive on snowy, icy roads very often. Second,
check the amount of antifreeze in your radiator and add more if necessary. Next, add
anti-freeze to your windshield washer fluid; otherwise, the fluid will freeze and
possibly break the container. Finally, it is also a good idea to carry tire chains, a can of
spray to unfreeze door locks and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in
winter weather.
if you can carry cell phones with you
if you can avoid driving on icy roads
if you can drive carefully
if you take a few simple precautions
Writing at paragraph level: The topic sentence or one of the sentences in each
paragraph has been missing. Choose the best answer to complete each paragraph.
Women are three times more likely than men to develop diseases like lupus, multiple
sclerosis, and diabetes. They are also twice as likely to contract sexually transmitted
diseases like gonorrhea and AIDS. Women who smoke are at an even greater risk of
developing lung cancer than men are. In the event of a heart attack, a woman is more
likely to die than a man is. Women are two to three times more likely than men to
suffer from clinical depression. True, women live longer than men, but when it comes
to a number of serious diseases, .
contrarily they are living shorter than men
they are at an obvious disadvantage
obviously they don’t control diseases well
they are under great risk of dying earlier
Writing at paragraph level: The topic sentence or one of the sentences in each
paragraph has been missing. Choose the best answer to complete each paragraph.
Researchers in the automobile industry are experimenting with different types of
engines and fuels as alternative to the conventional gasoline engines. One new type of
engine, which burns diesel oil instead of gasoline, has been available for several years.
A second type is the gas turbine engine, which can use fuels made from gasoline, diesel
oil, kerosene, other petroleum distillates, or methanol. Finally, several
automobile manufactures are experimenting with methanol, which is a mixture of
gasoline and methyl alcohol, as an automobile fuel.
Conversely researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient,
electrically powered automobile.
Furthermore, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient,
electrically powered automobile.
However, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient,
electrically powered automobile.
Nonetheless, researchers are continuing to work on the development of an efficient,
electrically powered automobile.
Writing at paragraph level: The topic sentence or one of the sentences in each
paragraph has been missing. Choose the best answer to complete each paragraph.
Generations of scientists have used different methods to attempt to predict earthquakes.
Animal behavior, changes in the weather, and seismograms have all fallen short.
Even a few minutes’ warning would be enough for people to move away
from walls or ceilings that might collapse or for nuclear plants and other critical
facilities to be shut down safely in advance of the temblor. And if accurate predictions
could be made a few days in advance, any necessary evacuations could be planned,
much as is done today for hurricanes. But nobody has been able to reliably distinguish
between the waves of energy that herald a great earthquake and harmless rumblings.
Seismologists just can’t give a simple yes or no answer to the question of whether
we’re about to have a large earthquake. So some scientists have turned their attention to
other signals, including electricity that might be related to activity occurring below
ground as a fault prepares to slip.
The dream is to be able to forecast earthquakes like we now predict the weather.
Earthquake prediction is usually defined as the specification of the time, location, and
magnitude of a future earthquake within stated limits.
To be useful, an earthquake prediction must be precise enough to warrant the cost of
increased preparations.
Earthquake predictions must be reliable, as false alarms and cancelled alarms are
economically costly.
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