ĐÁP ÁN 200 CÂU TIẾNG ANH THI CÔNG CHỨC QUẢNG NAM 2016 ( phần đọc hiểu)

READING COMPREHENSION (20)
C1. All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things.
Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs
help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the
eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are
dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When
spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are
sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It
is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And
the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs.
Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be
able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive.
1) This passage is mostly about
A. spider colors

B. spider webs

C. spider eggs

2) Spider webs help spiders
I. hold eggs
A. I only

II. catch food
B. I and II only

III. find water
C. I, II, and III

3) As used in paragraph 4, the word trapped most nearly means
A. stuck

B. hidden

C. eaten

4) How can spiders tell when something is trapped in their web?
A. They hear it.

B. They smell it.

C. They feel it.

5) As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay
A. alive

B. hidden

C. caught

C2. Most human beings are awake during the day and sleep all night. Owls live the opposite way.
Owls are nocturnal. This means that they sleep all day and stay awake at night. Because owls are
nocturnal, this means they must eat at night. But finding food in the dark is difficult. To help them,
they have special eyes and ears. Owls have very large eyes. These eyes absorb more light than
normal. Since there is little light during the night, it is helpful to be able to absorb more of it. This
helps owls find food in the dark. Owls also have very good hearing. Even when owls are in the
trees, they can hear small animals moving in the grass below. This helps owls catch their prey even
when it is very dark. Like owls, mice are also nocturnal animals. Mice have an excellent sense of
smell. This helps them find food in the dark. Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many
different animals that want to eat them. Most of the birds, snakes, and lizards that like to eat mice
sleep at night—except, of course, owls! Some animals are nocturnal. This means they are active at

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night. The owl and the mouse are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find
food in the dark.
1) In paragraph 1, we learn that "Owls are nocturnal." The word diurnal is the opposite of the word
nocturnal. Using information in the passage as a guide, we can understand that an animal that is
diurnal
A. sleeps at night and is awake during the day
B. hunts during the day and is awake at night
C. sleeps every other night and is awake during the day
D. hunts during the day and night
2) Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with small eyes
A. must be diurnal B. has trouble seeing in the dark
C. can see very well at night

D. is likely to be eaten by an owl

3) According to the passage, owls can find food in the dark using their sense of
I. sight

II. sound

III. smell

A. l only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

4) In paragraph 3 the author writes, "This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark."
Based on its use in the passage, we can understand that prey is
A. a noise that an animal makes during the night
B. a small animal such as a pet dog or cat
C. an animal that is hunted by other animals
D. an animals that hunts other animals
5) Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that mice sleep during the day
in order to
A. find food that other animals can not

B. keep themselves safe

C. store energy for night time activities

D. release stress

6) Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that
A. owls hunt mice
B. mice can hide from owls
C. mice and owls both hide from birds, snakes, and lizards
D. birds and snakes often hunt lizards
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7) If added to the end of this passage, which of the following conclusions would fit best?
A. The owl is a nocturnal animal. This means it is active at night. The owl's excellent sense
of sight and sound enable it to find food in the dark.

B. Mice are nocturnal animals. This means they are active at night. Similar to the owl, mice use their
excellent sense of smell to find food in the dark.
C. Both mice and owls are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. Because these animals
are active at night, they must sleep during the day. This makes them especially vulnerable to attack
from diurnal animals.
D. Some animals are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. The owl and the mouse
are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find food in the dark.

C3. When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals. We might be
scared of them because they are big and powerful. As we get older; however, we learn that
sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the smallest animals. In fact, the animal that kills
the most people every year is one that you have probably killed yourself many times: the mosquito.
While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat
plant nectar. On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to
live and produce eggs. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount
of saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of the bite
can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death. Because a mosquito can bite many
people in the course of its life, it can carry diseases from one person to another very easily. Two of
the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria and yellow fever. Mosquitoes have
many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies, and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these
animals into places where mosquitoes live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that
area. This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes can also be killed
with poisons or sprays. Even though these sprays kill mosquitoes, they may also harm other plants
or animals.
1) According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes
because tigers and sharks
A. kill more people than mosquitoes

B. are big and powerful

C. are found all over the world

D. have no natural enemies

2) Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that
I. male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits
II. male mosquitoes are harmless to humans
III. female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans
A. I only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only
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D. I, II, and II


3) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." The
purpose of this statement is to
A. oppose a previous argument

B. question an upcoming conclusion

C. confirm a hypothesis

D. support a later statement

4) As used in paragraph 2, minor most nearly means
A. insignificant

B. deadly

C. frustrating

D. dangerous

5) Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that if you get sick with malaria or
yellow fever, your chances of survival are
A. terrible

B. mediocre

C. good

D. excellent

6) It can be understood that the introduction of dragonflies might reduce the number of flies in a
given area because dragonflies
A. work together with mosquitoes

B. kill mosquitoes

C. cannot be killed by poisons or sprays

D. attract bats

7) Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4?
A. Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.
B. Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.

C. The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly
mosquitoes.
D. There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem.
8) Which of the following words best describes the author's overall attitude towards the prospect of
solving the mosquito problem?
A. despondent, meaning hopeless or dejected
B. exasperated, meaning extremely irritated or annoyed
C. equivocal, meaning doubtful or uncertain
D. optimistic, meaning hopeful or taking a favorable view

C4. Rainforests circle the globe for twenty degrees of latitude on both sides of the equator. In that
relatively narrow band of the planet, more than half of all the species of plants and animals in the
world make their home. Several hundred different varieties of trees may grow in a single acre, and
just one of those trees may be the habitat for more than ten thousand kinds of spiders, ants, and
other insects. More species of amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles live in rainforests
than anywhere else on earth. Unfortunately, half of the world’s rainforests have already been
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destroyed, and at the current rate, another 25 percent will be lost by the year 2030. Scientists
estimate that as many as fifty million acres are destroyed annually. In other words, every sixty
seconds, one hundred acres of rainforest is being cleared. By the time you finish reading this
passage, two hundred acres will have been destroyed! When this happens, constant rains erode
the former forest floor, the thin layer of soil no longer supports plant life, and the ecology of the
region is altered forever. Thousands of species of plants and animals are condemned to extinction
and since we aren’t able to predict the ramifications of this loss to a delicate global ecology, we
don’t know what we may be doing to the future of the human species as well.
1. What is the point of view that the author expresses in this passage?
a .The author believes that the rainforest will survive.
b. The author believes that preserving the rainforest is important to the global ecology.

c. The author believes that he can predict the future of global ecology.
d. The author believes that the extinction of species is a natural process.
2. According to the passage, more than half of all the sp and animals
a. live in twenty rainforests
b. live in several hundred different varieties of trees
c. live in a forty-degree hand of latitude
d. live in areas where the rainforest has been cleared
3. What is the meaning of the word "just" in line 5 ?
a. fairly

c. correctly

b. only

d. precisely

4. How many of the world's rainforests are projected to he the current rate continues ?
a. All of them will be gone by the year 2000.
b. Three-quarters of them will be gone by the year 2000.
c. Half of them will be gone by the year 2000
d. One-quarter of them will be gone by the year 2000.
5. What is the current rate of destruction ?
a. One acre per minute

b. One acre per second

c. One hundred acres per minute

d Two hundred acres per hour

6. What will NOT happen if the rainforest continues to. be cleared ?
a. The land will be eroded by the rains.
b. Many species of plants and animals that depend on the rainforest will become extinct.
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c. The future of the human species may be changed.
d. The rainforest will grow, but at a much slower rate.

C5. Should women find their happiness inside or outside the home? In the United States people
used to believe the saying, “A woman’s place is in the home.” But now both women and society are
changing. More than fifty percent of American women continue their work even after they are
married. What has brought about these changes? What is happening to the American family today?
Up until the 1950’s a typical American woman got married in her early 20’s. In those days she quit
her job and became a mother. “A woman’s place is in the home” was a popular saying. Most women
felt that taking care of their home and family was their full-time job. But times have changed.
Women are getting married later these days and more have chosen to stay single. Others get
married but decide not to have any children. Today more than fifty percent of all married women
work full-time. Many others run businesses in their homes. What has caused these major changes?
One reason is economic necessity. It may be that the husband has lost his job and the wife must
support the family. Or even if the husband is working, some families say they can’t survive on only
one paycheck. But probably a more important influence has been the “women’s liberation
movement.” Women are being told in many magazines and TV programs: “You can be successful
on your own. Don’t be satisfied with just being a wife and mother. Use your intelligence and talents
to do something bigger. And you should be paid as much as a man.”
No doubt this movement has accomplished much good. But it has also contributed to a selfish “me
first” attitude that is breaking up many families. Sometimes women who are happy staying at home
feel that working women look down on them. There are no easy answers to these problems. But
certainly women’s influence will continue to grow in business, education and politics.

C6. When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not
like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in
control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them
what to do. It drives everybody crazy”. However, John couldn’t avoid flying any longer. It was the
only way he could visit his grandchildren in Canada. To get ready for the flight John did lots of
reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he was told that he would be flying on a
Boeing 777, which is better known as a jumbo jet. “I needed to know as much as possible before
getting on that plane. I suppose it was a way of making myself feel better. The Boeing 777 is the
largest passenger aircraft in the world at the moment. Even though I had discovered all this very
interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for the first time, just before I was going to
travel to Canada, I still couldn’t believe that something so enormous was going to get up in the air
and fly. I was even more impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of people!”. The
biggest surprise of all for John was the flight itself. “The take-off itself was much smoother than I
expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I managed to relax,
enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the window was spectacular. I even
managed to sleep for a while! Of course,” continues John, “the best reward of all was when I arrived
in Canada and saw my son and his family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt
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so silly about all the years when I couldn’t even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of flying
stop me from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and his family as often
as I like now!”
1. Why did John Mills fly an airplane?
A He wanted to try it.

B He wanted to go on holiday.

C He wanted to see his family. D He had to travel on business.
2. Why did John read about airplanes?

A He wanted to know how they work.

B It made him feel safer.

C It was his hobby.

D He had found a book on them.

3. What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
A He felt much safer.

B He couldn’t believe how big it was.

C He liked the shape of it.

D He thought the wings were too small to carry the fuel.

4. How did John feel when the airplane was taking off?
A excited

B happy

C sad

D frightened

5. What surprised John most about the flight?
A That he liked the food.

B That there were movies being shown.

C That he was able to sleep.

D That the view was good.

6. How did John feel about his fears in the end?
A He thought he had wasted time being afraid.
B He realized it was ok to be afraid.
C He hoped his grandchildren weren’t afraid of flying.
D He realized that being afraid kept him safe.

C7. With the onset of the winter season, man’s natural enemies, the common cold and the flu,
arrive with full force. It seems that the fluctuations in temperature and weather are guarantees that
coughs and sneezes will spread infecting germs among family and friends. More than 100 different
types of bacteria can cause a cold, and doctors sometimes use antibiotics to treat bacterial colds.
However, there are an equal number of viruses that can cause influenza, and modern science
offers no drug capable of curing viral infections. In most cases, the best advice is the usual
prescription: get plenty of rest, drink lot fluids, and be prepared to suffer for three to ten days. Some
home cures help to relieve the symptoms of colds and flus. Mother’s chicken soup, rich in fats and
oils, helps to revitalize a tired body and to soothe a sore throat. Garlic, containing the active
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ingredient allicin, has long been used to fight off the effects of bacteria and viruses. Hot toddies
consisting of small amounts of liquor mixed with honey, sugar, and lemon juice can relieve soreness
and draw out cold germs. Finally, recent evidence suggests that large doses of vitamin C not only
boost the immune system before a cold arrives, but also relieve cold symptoms after they have set
in.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) Man’s natural enemies

(B) The nature of colds and flu

(C) Fluctuations in temperature

(D) The onset of winter

2. It can be inferred from the passage that germs are spread ___.
(A) through the air

(B) only in winter weather

(C) when the temperature is high

(D) with great force

37. It can also be inferred from the passage that antibiotics ____.
(A) have been on the market from a short time
(B) are not yet effective on bacterial colds
(C) may kill beneficial organisms
(D) cannot be used to treat influenza
38. According to the passage, most cases of the flu _____.
(A) are intensified by drinking too many fluids
(C) are not caused by a lack of rest

(B) last several days
(D) result in excessive suffering

39. It can be inferred from the passage that chicken soup is good for a sore throat because ____.
(A) it can eliminate symptoms

(B) mothers depend on it

(C) it does not cause flu symptoms

(D) the fats and oils have soothing qualities

40. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an ingredient of a hot toddy?
(A) Liquor

(B) Lemon juice

(C) Garlic

(D) Honey

C8. Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the
car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of
automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as
electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane. Electricity, however,
is the only zero-emission option presently available. Although electric vehicles will not be truly
practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available,
transportation experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter8


range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes, and
trolleys. As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility
engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars.
Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on
the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge

their batteries while they shop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles,
the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars. Planners
foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses, and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit
centers that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety
of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks; one-person three-wheelers; small cars; or electric,
gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable
of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.
Câu 1: The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT

A. vans

B. trains

C. planes

D. trolleys

Câu 2: The author’s purpose in the passage is to
A. criticize conventional vehicles
B. support the invention of electric cars
C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles
D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future
Câu 3: The passage would most likely be followed by details about
A. automated freeways

B. pollution restrictions in the future

C. the neighborhood of the future D. electric shuttle buses
Câu 4: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. long-range

B. inexpensive

C. concentrated

D. squared

Câu 5: In the second paragraph, the author implies that
A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.
C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future
Câu 6: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be
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A. more convenient than they are today
B. equipped with charging devices
C. much larger than they are today
D. as common as today’s gas stations
Câu 7: The word “charging” in this passage refers to
A. electricity

B. credit cards

C. aggression

D. lightning

Câu 8: The word “foresee” in this passage could best be replaced with

A. count on

B. invent

C. imagine D. rely on

Câu 9: The word “commuters” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. daily travelers

B. visitors

C. cab drivers

D. shoppers

Câu 10: The word “hybrid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. combination

B. hazardous

C. futuristic

D. automated

C9. Being able to forecast the weather isn’t just to do with informing people about whether or not
they can go to the beach or have a picnic. When there are going to be severe weather conditions,
the ability to prepare for them can be a matter of life or death. A hurricane needs certain weather
conditions to start forming: warm tropical oceans with moisture and heat above them. The centre of
the hurricane is very calm and it is called the “eye”, but the most violent activity takes place in the
area immediately around the eye which is called the “eyewall”. When hurricanes move onto the land

from the sea, the heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves can cause unbelievable damage to
buildings and trees, and cars can be picked up and thrown like matchboxes. The greatest danger,
however, is in the rise in the sea level as it hits the land. This is called the ‘storm surge’ and can be
catastrophic. To measure how powerful an approaching hurricane is, meteorologists use something
called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. This means that a hurricane coming towards the land is
given a number from 1 to 5 depending on how fast its winds are. The calmest hurricane is given the
number 1 on the scale. As technology has developed and we can now forecast the weather, it has
meant that the advance warnings given have greatly reduced the number of deaths caused by
hurricanes. However, the damage to property, which cannot be avoided, still costs billions of dollars
to repair.
1.What does 'them' in line 3 refer to?
A hurricanes

B weather forecasts

C picnics

D severe weather conditions

2. Where do hurricanes take place?
A in various areas of the world

B in tropical areas

C only in the USA

D in cold countries
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3. Which is the least active part of a hurricane?
A die eye wall

B the eye

C the storm surge

D the winds

4 .At which point is the hurricane most dangerous?
A when it has an eye

B when it moves out to sea

C when it knocks down trees

D when it moves onto the land

5. What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale measure?
A which way a hurricane is moving

B how big the waves are

C how powerful a hurricane is

D the number of hurricanes expected

6 .Being able to forecast hurricanes has
A reduced damage to property.
C reduced the number of people killed.

B saved governments money.
D helped protect trees and bushes.

C10. To be successful, a business traveler must be able to maintain contact with the office, no
matter what the time or place. Negotiations often involve decisions based on the latest figures. New
telecommunications products and services now on the market make staying in touch easier than
ever before. The most widespread device is the cellular telephone, the price of which has dropped
from several thousand dollars to a few hundred, including installation. There are over two million
mobile cellular phones in use today, including both car phones and cordless transportable units. Car
phones have proven indispensable for road emergencies as well as routine business transactions.
Phone service is also available on airplanes and on the rails. Recently introduced pocket-size
organizers help business travelers with heavy schedules keep track of clients. These are tiny
computers that can store all kinds of information. They can serve as phone and address directories,
calendars, electronic memo pads, and calculators, among other uses. Another invaluable
telecommunications tool is smaller, lighter fax machines that plug into any standard electrical outlet
and phone line. The devices allow instantaneous transmission of hard copy to any location having a
compatible fax machine. It is expected that faxing will soon become the primary means of sending
and receiving short documents requiring prompt action.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
a. New Telecommunications Products and Services
b. The Business Travelers.
c. Office Communications.
d. Computers and Businessmen.
2. According to the passage, why do business travelers need to keep in touch with the office?
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a. They may not know where they are.
b. Company guidelines require frequent contact.

c. They must have the latest information for negotiations.
d. So ,many new products and services are on the markets.
3. According to the passage, mobile phone service .....................................
a. is very useful in the case of road accidents.
b. still costs several thousands of dollars.
c. is not yet available on trains and airplanes.
d. does not come in transportable form.
4. In the lines 12, the word “These” refer to
c.organizers
5. It can be inferred from the passage that fax machines probably __________.
A. cannot be used in conjunction with phone service.
B. are still far from becoming a standard business tool.
C. will eventually replace mail delivery of short documents.
D. are now as small and light as they can ever be.
6. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. Handling documents in a timely fashion.
B. Types of hard copy.
C. Compatibility among fax machines.
D. Another practical telecommunications device.

C11. During the nineteenth century, women in the United States organized and participated in a
large number of reform movements, including movements to reorganize the prison system, improve
education, ban the sale of alcohol, grant rights to people who were denied them, and, most
importantly, free slaves. Some women saw similarities in the social status of women and slaves.
Women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone were not only feminists who fought for the
rights of women but also fervent abolitionists who fought to do away with slavery. These brave
people were social leaders who supported the rights of both women and blacks. They were fighting
against a belief that voting should be tied to land ownership, and because land was owned by men,
and in some cases by their widows, only those who held the greatest stake in government, that is
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the male landowners, were considered worthy of the vote. Women did not conform to the
requirements. A number of male abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips,
also supported the rights of women to speak and to participate equally with men in antislavery
activities. Probably more than any other movement, abolitionism offered women a previously denied
entry into politics. They became involved primarily in order to better their living conditions and
improve the conditions of others. However, they gained the respect of those they convinced and
also earned the right to be considered equal citizens. When the civil war between the North and the
South ended in 1865, the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution adopted in
1868 and 1870 granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women. Discouraged but
resolved, feminists worked tirelessly to influence more and more women to demand the right to
vote. In 1869, the Wyoming Territory had yielded to demands by feminists, but the states on the
East Coast resisted more stubbornly than before. A women’s suffrage bill had been presented to
every Congress since 1878, but it continually failed to pass until 1920, when the Nineteenth
Amendment granted women the right to vote.
Question 41: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The Wyoming Territory.
B. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
C. Abolitionists.
D. Women’s suffrage.
Question 42: The word “ban” in line 3 most nearly means to ...
A. encourage

B. publish

C. prohibit

D. limit

Question 43: The word “supported” in line 5 could best be replaced by...
A. disregarded

B. acknowledged

C. contested

D. promote

Question 44: According to the passage, why did women become active in politics?
A. To improve the conditions of life that existed at the time.
B. To support Elizabeth Cady Stanton for president.
C. To be elected to public office.
D. To amend the Declaration of Independence.
Question 45: The word “primarily” in line 9 is closest in meaning to ...
A. above all

B. somewhat

C. finally

Question 46: What had occurred shortly after the Civil War?
A. The Wyoming Territory was admitted to the Union.
B. A women’s suffrage bill was introduced in Congress.
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D. always


C. The eastern states resisted the end of the war.

D. Black people were granted the right to vote.
Question 47: The word “suffrage” in line 12 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. pain

B. citizenship

C. freedom from bondage

D. the right to vote

Question 48: What does the Nineteenth Amendment guarantee?
A. Voting rights for blacks
C. Voting rights for women

B. Citizenship for blacks
D. Citizenship for women.

Question 49: The word “it” in line 16 refers to...
A. bill

B. Congress

C. Nineteenth Amendment

D. vote

Question 50: When were women allowed to vote throughout the United States?
A. after 1866

B. after 1870

C. after 1878

D. after 1920

C12. The first settlers who came to America were not rich. The ships, food, tools and weapons
necessary for voyage to America and new life there were financed by companies in England. One
person’s voyage to the New World cost about ten pounds. Settlers also needed help until they
harvested crops. The total cost was probably more than ten thousand dollars, in today’s dollars, for
each settler. Settlers had to find out how to repay this debt. Almost all the settlers became farmers
and raised food and made material for their clothes. They also produced raw materials which they
could send back to England. In the South, in such colonies as Virginia, Maryland and North
Carolina, tobacco was found most profitable. In South Carolina and Georgia, rice was the most
popular crop. Slaves worked in the tobacco and rice fields on large plantations. There were also
some independent farms which raised them. On farms from New York to Pennsylvania, settlers
produced large quantities of grain, beer, beef and pork, and they exported them to England and the
West Indies. They also exported large quantities of furs, which they received in trade from Indians.
Settlers in New England had a hard time at the beginning. Raising crops in the stony soil was
difficult, so they had to find other means to make a profit. They depended on lumber and other
natural resources. They had to use the sea to make a living. They did ship-building, fishing and
trading.

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C13. Thomas Alva Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Without him, the
world might still be a dark place. However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also
invented the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two
weeks he created something new. Thomas A. Edison was bom in Milan, Ohio, on February 11,
1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he

attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but
Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young
age with electrical and mechanical things at home. When he was 12 years old, he got his first job.
He became a newsboy on a train that ran between Port Huron and Detroit. He set up a laboratory in
a baggage car of the train so that he could continue his experiments in his spare time.
Unfortunately, his first work experience did not end well. Thomas was fired when he accidentally set
fire to the floor of the baggage car. Thomas then worked for five years as a telegraph operator, but
he continued to spend much of his time on the job conducting experiments. He got his first patent in
1868 for a vote recorder run by electricity. However, the vote recorder was not a success. In 1870,
he sold another invention, a stock-ticker, for $40,000. Thomas Edison was totally deaf in one ear
and hard of hearing in the ether, but thought of his deafness as a blessing in many ways. It kept
conversations short, so that he could have more time for work. He left numerous inventions that
improved the quality of life all over the world.
1. Thomas Edison did things in this order:
A. he became a telegraph operator, a newsboy, and then got his first patent
B. he became a newsboy, got his first patent, and then became a telegraph operator
C. he got a patent, became a telegraph operator, and then became a newsboy
D. he became a newsboy, a telegraph operator, and then got a patent
2. Edison considered his deafness:
A.

a disadvantage

C.

something from a priest

B.

a blessing

D.a necessity

3. Of all the inventions, __________ was probably the most important for civilization.
A.

the vote recorder

B.

the stock ticker

C.

the light bulb

D.

the motion picture camera

4. What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Thomas Edison was interested in science and invented many important things.
B.Thomas Edison could not keep a job and kept getting fired.
C.Thomas Edison worked day and night on his experiments.
D. Deaf people make good inventors because they can focus better than hearing people

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C14. Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon?” People use this
expression to describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say

that he tries to avoid eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate “once in a
blue moon.” Or someone who does not usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore
once in a blue moon.” While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind
it. The first thing to know is that the moon itself is never actually blue. This is just an expression.
The phrase “blue moon” actually has to do with the shape of the moon, not the color. As the moon
travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. We associate certain names with certain
shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of the moon, it is called a crescent
moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like the tip of a fingernail. When we cannot see the moon at
all, it is called a new moon. When we can see the entire moon, it is called a full moon. Usually, there
is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however, there will be two full moons in one month.
When this happens, the second full moon is called a “blue moon.” Over the next 20 years, there will
only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event. This fact has led people
to use the expression “once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives.
1) Which of the following would be a good example of someone doing something “once in a blue
moon”?
A. Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend. Mary goes to the mountains once in a blue
moon.
B. Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon.
C. Cindy hates to wash the dishes. Nevertheless, she does it every day. Cindy washes the dishes
once in a blue moon.
D. Ming sometimes forgets to do his homework. Ming forgets to do his homework once in a blue
moon.
2) When does a blue moon happen in nature?
A. when there are two full moons in one month
B. when the moon has a blue color
C. when we cannot see the moon at all
D. when we can only see a small part of the moon
3) Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does
not contain an expression?
A. Thomas has lost his mind.

B. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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C. I'll mow the grass after I finish my homework.
D. It's never a bad time to start something new.
4) As described in paragraph 3, what is another example of something that has a crescent shape?
A. your thumb
B. a distant star
C. the letter “C”
D. the letter "H"
5) In the final paragraph, the author states: “Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue
moons.” This means that over the next 20 years, a blue moon will happen
A. once a year

B. less than once a year

C. more than once a year

D. not enough information is provided

6) As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for rare?
A. common B. strange

C. colorful

D. infrequent

7) In the final paragraph the author writes, "As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event." The
purpose of this statement is to

A. answer an earlier question

B. provide an example

C. support an upcoming conclusion D. challenge a previous statement
C15. Many people like to eat pizza, but not everyone knows how to make it. Making the perfect
pizza can be complicated, but there are lots of ways for you to make a more basic version at home.
When you make pizza, you must begin with the crust. The crust can be hard to make. If you want to
make the crust yourself, you will have to make dough using flour, water, and yeast. You will have to
knead the dough with your hands. If you do not have enough time to do this, you can use a
prepared crust that you buy from the store. After you have chosen your crust, you must then add the
sauce. Making your own sauce from scratch can take a long time. You have to buy tomatoes, peel
them, and then cook them with spices. If this sounds like too much work, you can also purchase
jarred sauce from the store. Many jarred sauces taste almost as good as the kind you make at
home. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. Cheese comes
from milk, which comes from cows. Do you have a cow in your backyard? Do you know how to milk
the cow? Do you know how to turn that milk into cheese? If not, you might want to buy cheese from
the grocery store instead of making it yourself. When you have the crust, sauce, and cheese ready,
you can add other toppings. Some people like to put meat on their pizza, while other people like to
add vegetables. Some people even like to add pineapple! The best part of making a pizza at home
is that you can customize it by adding your own favorite ingredients.
1) The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to
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A. describe the history of pizza
B. teach a healthier way to make pizza
C. outline steps to make a basic pizza at home
D. provide tips about how to make your pizza especially delicious
2) As used in paragraph 1, which word means the opposite of complicated?

A. difficult

B. simple

C. easy

D. manageable

3) As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for purchase?
A. forget

B. buy

C. ask

D. cook

4) In paragraph 3, the author writes, "Many jarred sauces taste almost as good as the kind you
make at home." The purpose of this statement is to
A. clarify a later statement B. provide an example
C. clarify an earlier statement

D. support the previous paragraph

5) In paragraph 4, the author asks a series of questions in order to
A. support the idea that most people cannot make homemade cheese
B. reinforce the idea that most people probably live on farms
C. prove that store-bought cheese tastes better than homemade cheese
D. emphasize the superiority of homemade cheese over store bought cheese
6) As used in paragraph 5, which is the best definition for customize?

A. to make personal
C. to eat while hot

B. to prepare for more than one

D. to desire

7) According to the author, which of the following ingredients do you need to have ready before you
can
add the toppings?
I. crust

II. sauce

III. cheese

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

8) Which of the following words best describes how the author feels about making a pizza from
scratch?
A. helpful

B. understanding

C. enthusiastic

D. negative

9) Which of the following conclusions would work best at the end of this passage.
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A. Although the crust, sauce, and toppings are all important ingredients in pizza, it is clear that the
cheese is most important. Therefore, be sure your cheese is homemade.
B. It can be understood that making your pizza from scratch should be avoided at all costs. Use
store bought ingredients and save yourself a heap of trouble.
C. As you can see, cooking a pizza can be fun, but it can also be very expensive. But, as you can
see, the best things are worth paying for.
D. Once you have prepared the crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings, you are ready to bake
your
pizza. I think you will see that making pizza at home can be a good alternative to purchasing
it
from the store.
C16. When you imagine the desert, you probably think of a very hot place covered with sand.
Although this is a good description for many deserts, Earth’s largest desert is actually a very cold
place covered with ice: Antarctica. In order for an area to be considered a desert, it must receive
very little rainfall. More specifically, it must receive an average of less than ten inches of
precipitation—which can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow—on the ground every year. Antarctica, the
coldest place on earth, has an average temperature that usually falls below the freezing point. And
because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much
moisture at all. This is evident in the low precipitation statistics recorded for Antarctica. For
example, the central part of Antarctica receives an average of less than 2 inches of snow every
year. The coastline of Antarctica receives a little bit more—between seven and eight inches a year.
Because Antarctica gets so little precipitation every year, it is considered a desert.When

precipitation falls in hot deserts, it quickly evaporates back into the atmosphere. The air over
Antarctica is too cold to hold water vapor, so there is very little evaporation. Due to this low rate of
evaporation, most of the snow that falls to the ground remains there permanently, eventually
building up into thick ice sheets. Any snow that does not freeze into ice sheets becomes caught up
in the strong winds that constantly blow over Antarctica. These snow-filled winds can make it look
as if it is snowing. Even though snowfall is very rare there, blizzards are actually very common on
Antarctica.
1) The main purpose of paragraph 1 is to
A. accept a conclusion

B. introduce an argument

C. provide a brief history

D. deny a common belief

2) The best title for this passage would be
A. Earth’s Many Deserts

B. Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth

C. A Desert of Ice

D. Unusual Blizzards
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3) Africa’s Sahara Desert is the second-largest desert on earth. Based on the information in the
passage, what characteristic must the Sahara share with Antarctica?
A. low temperatures

B. high temperatures

C. frequent blizzards

D. low precipitation

4) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for precipitation?
A. moisture in the air that falls to the ground
B. any type of weather event
C. weather events that only happen in very cold areas
D. a blizzard that occurs in areas with limited snowfall
5) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air
in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all." Using this information, it can be understood that
A. air in Africa holds more moisture than the air in Antarctica
B. air surrounding a tropical island holds less moisture than the air in Antarctica
C. air in the second floor of a house is typically warmer than air on the first floor
D. air at the mountains is typically colder than the air at the beach
6) According to the final paragraph, any snow that falls over Antarctica
I. becomes part of the Antarctic ice sheet
II. is blown around by strong winds
III. evaporates back into the atmosphere
A. l only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

7) Based on the information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that blizzards in Antarctica
are mainly the result of
A. freezing cold temperatures

B. large amounts of snowfall

C. low amounts of precipitation

D. strong winds

C17. A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20
years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is wellprotected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to
avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty.
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When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not
leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt
any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look
is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more ‘imaginative’ could soon be
uncovered by the intruder. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a
burglar’s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security
lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned
precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows, no matter how small,
are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. For extra security, fit window locks to the
inside of the window.
Question 45: A well-protected house _________ .
A. is less likely to be burgled.

B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.

C. is a lot of bother to maintain.

D. is very unlikely to be burgled.

Question 46: According to the writer, we should ________ .
A. avoid leaving our house empty.

B. only go out when we have to.

C. always keep the curtains closed.
when we go out.

D. give the impression that our house is occupied

Question 47: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot __________.
A.is predictable.

B. is useful. C.is imaginative.

D. is where you always find a spare key.

Question 48: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated

B. populous

C. dissatisfying

D. depressing Question

Question 49: What word best replaces “aforementioned” in paragraph 5?
A. foreseen

B. predicted

C. foresaid

D. forethought

Question 50: Gaining entry to a house through a small window _________ .
A. is surprisingly difficult.
B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
Question 51: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ________.
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it.
B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
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Question 52: The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _________.
A. will prevent your home being burgled.
B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people.
D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
Question 53: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?

A. glance

B. gaze

C. search

D. examine

Question 54: The best title for the text is _________.
A. Increasing household crime.

B. Protecting your home from intruders.

C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.

D. Burglary statistics

C18. Today, Mike and his mom are going to the library. Mike wants to find a book to read. His mom
wants to use a computer there. When they get to the library, Mike finds a book about detectives. He
also finds a book with chapters about a friendly ghost. Finally, he finds a book about a man who
lives in the woods without food or water. He puts the books on the front desk and waits for his mom.
Mike's mom sits at one of the computers in the library. She checks her email and looks at pictures
of flowers on the internet. Then she reads a news article on a website. Mike's mom leaves the
computer and walks over to Mike, holding up something out for him. Mike looks at her quizzically. It
takes him a moment to recognize what she is holding. “I got that movie for us to watch tonight,"
says Mike's mom. “Are you ready to leave?”. "Sure," Mike says, now holding the movie out in front
of him. He reads the cover while walking back to the library entrance. He puts his books and the
movie on the front desk to check out. A librarian stands behind the counter holding an electronic
scanner. "How long can we keep them?" Mike asks her. "Three weeks," says the librarian. "Cool,"
says Mike. Suddenly, Mike is surprised. His mother is checking out something else that is too big to

put on the desk. It’s a picture of the ocean. "What is that for?" Mike asks. "To put on our wall at
home," says Mike's mom. "You can do that?" Mike asks. Mike's mom smiles at the librarian. "Yes,"
she says, "but we have to return it in three months".
1) Based on the books Mike finds to check out, we can tell that he is interested in
A. science

B. nature

C. mystery D. adventure

2) While at the computer, Mike's mom
I. checks her mail
A. I only

II. looks at pictures

B. I and II only

III. reads an article

C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

3) According to the passage, how long can Mike and his mother use the books and the movie
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before they must return them to the library?
A. one week

B. two weeks

C. three weeks

D. four weeks

4) Based on its use in paragraph 4, it can understood that quizzically belongs to which of the
following word groups?
A. abnormally, strangely, weirdly

B. casually, carelessly, indifferently

C. passionately, keenly, intensely

D. inquisitively, questioningly, curiously

5) As used in paragraph 5, the phrase "check out" most nearly means
A. to see

B. to rent

C. to find

D. to buy

6) What does Mike's mom want to do with the picture of the ocean?
A. She wants to buy it.

B. She wants to hang it on her wall.

C. She wants to give it to her friend as a gift.

D. She wants to donate it to the library.

7) Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that you can check out which of the
following things from the library?
I. pictures
A. I only

II. furniture
B. I and II only

III. computers
C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

8) Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Mike's Mom

B. A Picture of the Ocean

C. At the Library

D. Books, Computers, Movies, and Pictures

C19. Although Edgar Allan Poe is recognized as the originator of the mystery story genre and as a
master of the short story, literary critics and the general public have debated the extent of both his
genius and his madness since his death in 1849. Poe rose from destitute beginnings as an orphan

to a childhood of relative comfort when a wealthy businessman took him in. As a young man,
however, he descended through poverty and mental illness to an early death at the age of forty. In
his short career, he produced dozens of poems, stories, and critical essays that reflect his brilliant
creative intellect. At twenty, Poe moved to Baltimore to live with his impoverished aunt and her
daughter, where he eventually married his fourteen-year-old cousin, Virginia. Poe was obviously
devoted to his young wife, and idealized images of her appear in many of his female characters. It
is difficult to suppose, however, that they had a close relationship, since she was many years
younger than he was and chronically ill with tuberculosis. Although Poe wrote for various
newspapers and magazines during this time, making great strides in literary criticism and
developing his short-story style, he achieved no monetary success. His sensitive personality and a
hereditary tendency to neurosis contributed to a tragic mental decline; however, this only seems to
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have reinforced the brilliant imagery and fascinating morbidity that he achieved in his tales. Many
critics speculate that Poe also suffered from alcoholism and opium addiction. The fantastical quality
of his work earned him a devoted posthumous following in France, but he was generally disparaged
by his American contemporaries.

C20. I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and played the funny man. I was a part-time comedian
for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being
liked and I love making everyone smile. I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a
larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time
just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist,
Chester Harriott - who’s still playing, by the way. My working day is divided between television and
writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on
the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food.
When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge - it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going
to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month. There’s nothing better than a night at home

playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on
cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to
bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
a) to describe how he lives

b) to say what makes him laugh

c) to talk about his cooking ideas

d) to explain how he started in TV

2. What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
a) He is a very good musician.

b) He likes to plan the family meals.

c) He is nervous about performing on stage.

d) He enjoys spending time with his family.

3. What does the writer say about himself?
a) He loves going out and meeting people.
c) He enjoys being popular.

b) He is very similar to his father.

d) He should go to bed earlier.

4. What does he say about his working life?

a) He would like to appear less on TV.

b) He gets his best ideas at certain times.

c) He prefers being a comedian. d) He should practice cooking more.
5. Who, in the writer’s family, plays the piano?
a) Clare

b) Jimmy

c) Madeleine

d) Chester

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