75 CÂU HỎI
The passage preceding most likely discusses ________
A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization
B. religious practices of the people of Angkor
C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire
D. the other six wonders of the world
According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ________.
A. was unable to supply fish for the people of Angkor
B. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
C. is an enormous body of fresh water in Asia
D. became polluted due to a population explosion
The word “seat” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. battle
B. summit
C. location
D. chief
The hydraulic system of reservoirs ________.
A. supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean
B. helped transport the sandstone for constructing temples
C. were destroyed by nearby warrior’s tribes
D. became non–functional due to overuse
The word “artificial” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. man–made
B. numerous
C. natural
D. insincere
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ____
A. reservoirs and canals
B. temples and palaces
C. rice paddles
D. farmland
All of the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ________.
A. reduction of nutrients
B. contamination of soil
C. loss of water supply
D. erosion of soil
The phrase this source in the passage refers to
A. sun
B. wind
C. dammed rivers
D. oceans
The word exploit in the passage is closest meaning to
A. utilize
B. declare
C. contain
D. determine
Why does the author mention the Hoover Dam in paragraph one ?
A. To give a current example of ocean–based energy technology
B. To explain that dams are effective producers of sustainable energy
C. To draw a comparison between two sources of renewable energy
D. To show that alternative energy sources have not been successful
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true about wave–power technologies?
A. Many of them use submerged objects to obtain the waves’ energy
B. Compressed air must be present for them to work properly
C. They undertake three steps in order to collect wave power
D. They rely on the water’s motion to create electricity
According to paragraph 5, what part did the cables play in OSPREY’s design?
A. They attached the partially submerged chamber to the sea floor
B. They generated the electricity which was then collected in turbines.
C. They conducted the electricity from the generator to the shore.
D. They provided stability during powerful ocean storms.
The word inhibited in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. delivered
B. prevented
C. protected
D. approved
What can be inferred from paragraph 7 about governments?
A. They do not believe wave–energy devices can withstand ocean forces.
B. Their interests often conflict with those of the energy industries.
C. They demand much scientific research before they provide funding.
D. Their support is often essential to the success of new endeavors.
All of these are problems associated with the collection of wave energy EXCEPT ?
A. the difficulty of finding feasible locations
B. the destructive power of the ocean
C. the size of the equipment involved
D. the constant changing of the tides
What is the main subject of the passage?
A. Business management policies
B. Commuting to work
C. Extending the workplace by means of telecommutingk
D. Telecommuting for child-care purposes
According to the passage, what is the most important tool for a telecommuter to work at home?
A. telephone
B. a camera
C. a smart phone
D. a computer
The word “hailed” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. welcomed
B. communicated
C. considered
D. arranged
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for office employees?
A. Being restricted to the office
B. Incurring expenses for lunches and clothing
C. Taking care of sick children
D. Driving in heavy traffic
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentially solved by telecommuting?
A. Employees’ lateness for work
B. Employees’ absence from work
C. Employees’ need for time to work intensively alone
D. Employees’ conflicts with second jobs
Which of the following does the author mention as a possible disadvantage of telecommuting?
A. Small children cannot understand the boundaries of work and play.
B. Computer technology is not advanced enough to accommodate the needs of every situation.
C. Electrical malfunctions can destroy a project.
D. The worker often does not have all the needed resources at home.
Which of the following is an example of telecommuting as described in the passage?
A. A scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space station
B. A technical writer sending via computer documents created at home
C. A computer technician repairing an office computer network
D. A teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private school.
What perception do most people have a weather forecasters?
A. They have many qualifications.
B. They do a hard day’s work at the studio.
C. They always tell the truth.
D. They work very short hours.
Meteorologists get their forecasting information from
A. The TV studio
B. The country’ s main weather centre
C. Satellite and radar information
D. Their office
The phrase up- to- the- minute in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. Very brief
B. Very short
C. ( the) most recent
D. Fashionable
The computer has to be carefully programmed
A. So that the visual are sequenced correctly
B. So that the script is visible to the presenter
C. Because the script has to be written on a story board
D. Because electric maps are used
Weather forecasters have to know the material well because
A. The length of the report may have to change
B. The forecast may be incorporated into the news broadcast
C. The content of the report may have to change
D. The broadcast is pre-recorded
What does this in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. The weather forecaster’s worry
B. Reading the weather ‘live’
C. Giving a forecast that doesn’t come true
D. An accurate prediction
The word mortifying in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. embarrassing
B. enjoyable
C. deceitful
D. frightening
Nowadays, weather forecasters have to
A. do experiments to determine the pollen count.
B. simply point at maps and describe weather conditions.
C. cope with professionals.
D. be able to cope under pressure.
A. do experiments to determine the pollen count.
B. simply point at maps and describe weather conditions.
C. cope with professionals.
D. be able to cope under pressure.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The Bengal tiger
B. International boycotts.
C. Endangered species
D. Problems with industrialization
Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in paragraph 2?
A. Act
B. Situation
C. Contrast
D. Trade
The word 'poachers' as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Illegal hunters
B. Enterprising researchers
C. Concerned scientists
D. Trained hunters
What does the word 'this' in paragraph 2 refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tigers
B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction.
D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Which of the following could best replace the word ‘allocated’ in paragraph 3?
A. Set aside
B. Combined
C. Organized
D. Taken off
What does the term 'international boycott' in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Buying and selling of animal products overseas.
B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. A global increase in animal survival.
D. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks.
Which of the folỉowing best describes the author's attitude?
A. Forgiving
B. Concerned
C. Vindictive
D. Surprised
The subject of the preceding passage was most likely Halley's
A. childhood
B. work as an astronomer
C. many different interests
D. invention of the diving bell
Which of the following best expresses the subject of this passage?
A. Halley's work as an astronomer
B. Haley's many different interests
C. Halley's invention of a contraption for diving
D. Halley's experiences as a diver
Halley's bell was better than its predecessors because it
A. was bigger
B. provided more air
C. weighed less
D. could rise more quickly
The expression ran low in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. moved slowly
B. had been replenished
C. sank to the bottom
D. was almost exhausted
How long could divers stay underwater in Halley's bell?
A. Just a few seconds
B. Only a few minutes
C. For hours at a time
D. For days on end
It is NOT stated in the passage that Halley's bell
A. was wider at the bottom than at the top
B. was made of tarred wood
C. was completely enclosed
D. could hold more than one diver
The word its in paragraph 4 refers to
A. improvement
B. Halley's bell
C. source of air
D. a lead barrel
This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
A. astronomy
B. recreation
C. oceanography
D. physiology
This passage is mainly about _________
A. the visitors to the Mount Rushmore monument
B. the faces at the Mount Rushmore monument
C. the sculptor of the Mount Rushmore monument
D. the creation of the Mount Rushmore monument
According to the passage, Borglum’s son _________
A. is dead
B. was a president
C. did maintenance work
D. spent a million dollars
The word ‘which’ is paragraph 1 refers to ________
A. granite
B. these man
C. chairs
D. features
The men who Borglum hired were _________
A. trained sculptors
B. laid-off stone masons
C. Black Hills volunteers
D. unemployed miners
It can be inferred from the passage that ________
A. the heads are not as originally planned
B. the workers made mistakes when blasting
C. the cracks caused serious injuries
D. the designs had large fissures in them
Borglum’s mixture for filling cracks was _________
A. very expensive
B. bought at the Black Hills mines
C. invented
D. uncovered during carving
Today, Mount Rushmore needs to be _________
A. protected from air pollution
B. polished for tourists
C. restored during the winter
D. repaired periodically
The main purpose of the passage is to _________
A. compare skyscrapers with other modern structures.
B. describe skyscrapers and their effects on the environment.
C. advocate the use of masonry in the construction of skyscrapers.
D. illustrate some architectural designs of skyscrapers.
According to the passage, the attitude of many people in North America towards skyscrapers could be best described as _______
A. unemotional
B. skeptical
C. critical
D. bitter
The word “overburden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________
A. overwhelm
B. overload
C. overachieve
D. overcome
According to the passage, what is one disadvantage of skyscrapers that have mirrored walls?
A. The exterior surrounding air is heated.
B. The windows must be cleaned daily.
C. Construction time is increased.
D. Extra air-conditioning equipment is needed.
According to the passage, in the late 1960’s some residents of Boston were concerned with which aspect of skyscrapers?
A. The noise from their construction
B. The removal of trees from building sites
C. The harmful effects on the city’s grass
D. The high cost of rentable office space
The author raises issues that would most concern which of the following groups?
A. Electricians
B. Environmentalists
C. Aviators
D. Teachers
In which paragraph does the author compare the energy consumption of skyscrapers with that of a city?
A. paragraph 2
B. paragraph 3
C. paragraph 4
D. paragraph 5
According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as reasons for building skyscrapers EXCEPT
A. people’s strong desire to build high.
B. people’s pride for their towns or cities
C. the greed of the owners to have more place for lease
D. the need to accommodate more people.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Eagan’s life shows how a wealthy student can achieve as much as a poor one.
B. Eagan’s life shows that military experience makes athletes great.
C. Eagan’s life shows that a man can be an athlete and a well-educated person.
D. Eagan’s life shows how easy it is to win two gold medals in different Olympic sports.
According to the passage, how did Eagan’s mother earn a living?
A. Renting rooms to immigrants
B. Teaching foreign languages
C. Doing laundry and cleaning
D. Writing fiction for women’s magazines
According to the passage, who was Frank Merriwell?
A. A teacher at Yale
B. A fictional character
C. A student at Oxford
D. A bobsledder at the Olympics
The word “artillery” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. large weapons such as cannons
B. small weapons such as pistols
C. shoulder weapons such as rifles
D. tension weapons such as crossbows
According to the passage, Eagan won all of the following EXCEPT
A. Light heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
B. U.S. national amateur heavyweight boxing title.
C. British amateur boxing championship
D. Heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
According to the passage, where were the 1920 Olympic Games held?
A. In Antwerp, Belgium
B. In Paris, France
C. In London, England
D. In Lake Placid, New York
According to the passage, what special honor did Eagan receive in 1983?
A. He was inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
B. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.
C. He received a gold medal in four-man bobsledding
D. He was appointed assistant district attorney for Southern New York.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The mechanics of rain.
B. The climate of North America.
C. How gravity affects agriculture.
D. Types of clouds.
Which of the following best replaces the word “minute” in paragraph 1?
A. second
B. tiny
C. slow
D. predictable
What does “in constant motion” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. moving all the time
B. always having feeling
C. never changing
D. falling down easily
Why don’t all ice crystals in clouds immediately fall to the Earth?
A. They are balanced by the pressure of rain droplets.
B. The effect of gravity at high altitude is random.
C. They are kept aloft by air currents.
D. The heat from the Sun’s rays melts them.
What are water droplets?
A. They are ice crystals.
B. They are small drops of dew.
C. They are watery fruits.
D. They are animals living on ice.
What can be inferred about drops of water larger than 1/125 inch in diameter?
A. They never occur.
B. They are not affected by the force of gravity.
C. In still air they would fall to the ground.
D. In moving air they fall at a speed of thirty-two miles per hour.
What is the diameter of the average cloud droplet?
A. 1/16 inch
B. 1/125 inch
C. 1/2500 inch
D. one millionth of an inch
What is an example of precipitation?
A. rain
B. lightening
C. wind
D. thunder