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reading comprehension 1. Alex Haley, the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, which chronicled his ancestors' origins in Africa and their passage from slavery to freedom in America, died yesterday at the Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle. He was 70 years old. Roots, which was published in 1976, spurred __________ among Americans of many ethnic heritages. The ABC television mini-series fashioned from the book attracted millions of viewers early in 1977. (a) interest in science fiction (b) questions about its validity (c) activism and protests (d) an interest in family background 2. For tens of thousands of years, ____________. They knew about ice and snow and the danger of freezing to death, but no one had a thermometer. In the 16th century, the thermometer was invented. But it wasn't until the 18th century that Fahrenheit and Celsius came up with their numerical scales. General satisfaction reigned, if not with the weather itself, at least with how to talk about it. Then in the 20th century, the windchill factor was invented, which complicated things. (a) everybody talked about weather (b) nobody knew how cold it was (c) winter sports have entertained people (d) people have been complaining about the weather 3. Dear Mr. Clark: Are you having trouble with ____________ ? If you are like most Americans, you have trouble finding your favorite shirt when you really need it. This is why it is important to have an organized closet system. At CLOSET CARE, we have the skills and experience to come in and help you with your closet needs. May we stop by and offer you a free estimate on how much it would cost you to rebuild your closet? If so, give us a call at 555-1212 and set up an appointment with one of our friendly operators. Sincerely, Kent Lenoir (a) arranging your closet space (b) rebuilding your closet these days (c) not enough closets (d) cleaning out all of your old junk 4. American history was changed forever by a negro cowboy called George McJunkin. When McJunkin was riding down a lonely trail in New Mexico one cold spring morning in 1925, he discovered a mound containing bones and stone implements, which scientists later proved belonged to an Indian civilization ten thousand years old. Scientists now believe there were people in the Americas at least twenty thousand years ago. Poor Columbus! He is _________ now, a walk-on in the middle of American history. (a) a great discoverer (b) a historical failure (c) an imaginary figure (d) a minor character 5. Do you speak a foreign language fluently? If so, there's a place for you in today's FBI! language needs include: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hebrew, Hind, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Become an FBI Agent and help protect our nation. Your foreign language skills are especially valuable at the FBI, as is your bachelor's degree in any subject. To qualify for an FBI Agent position. ___________ plus three years of professional work experience, be available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction, be between the ages of 23 and 36, and be in excellent physical condition with the ability to pass a rigorous physical fitness test. (a) you must show your ability to shoot well (b) you need to be mentally stable (c) your college major should have been in language (d) you must have a college degree 6. Afghanistan's elections scheduled for June may have to be postponed because of security problems and ___________. Administration officials said in recent days that security conditions remained dangerous or at least uncertain in a third of the country, hampering registration so badly that only 8 percent of eligible Afghan voters have been enrolled. The United Nations has said at least 70percent of eligible voters should be registered for the elections to be considered successful. Afghanistan has about 10.5 million eligible voters. (a) the interruptions by the United Nations (b) the badly organized registration process (c) the failure to register enough eligible voters (d) the lack of interest among most of the population 7. Satellite picture show that Mars has the highest known volcano in the solar system and a valley that reaches more than five times the depth of the Grand Canyon. But because of the dangers of the planet and the limits of space engineering. ________. Mars has destroyed two out of every three probes sent to the planet, including the European probe. Beagle 2, in December. The only successes have been carefully targeted at flat areas around the equator. Some scientists say that NASA's landing program, at least for now, is less about sophisticated science than about simply learning how to land probes safely. (a) those sites will never be investigated (b) all of these sites presently remain out of reach (c) it is better to send humans than space probes (d) only two craft have handed at these sites 8. Dear Ma. Smith: Congratulations on your _________. I believe that Hamilton offers not only a superb educational experience, but also promotes individual growth and development. We encourage you to visit our campus if you can. If you have not made a commitment as to where you will attend college next fall, I hope you will carefully evaluate the information contained in this letter and seriously consider our university. My very best wishes to you for a successful collegiate experience, and I sincerely hope you will be joining us here at Hamilton in the fall. (a) promotion to regional manager (b) acceptance to our university (c) opening of your new business (d) winning the great prize 9. Is cracking your knuckles really bad for you? No. In fact, it's not dangerous at all, said Dr. Jonathan Kay. "The cracking sound you hear when you pull on your fingers is caused by the release of negative pressure within the joint," he said. Technically, this is called cavitation. Inside every joint in the body, a substance called synovial fluid coats the surfaces of cartilage. When you pull, you break the vacuum seal created by the synovial fluid and that's what causes the popping sound. Curiously, it takes about 20minutes for the seal to re-establish itself. So crack your knuckles all you want. But it'll be no fun _________. (a) if there is no one around to annoy (b) now that you know how dangerous it is (c) when you pull on your fingers too hard (d) unless you wait 20minutes between cracks 10. Sports utility vehicles still seem to get all the attention, but _________ continue to serve the heart of the automotive market. These are the cars of choice for practical-minded folks who need more space or performance than a compact car can provide but wish to avoid the drawbacks of a larger vehicle. Selecting the best in any field isn't easy. These decisions are a subjective process and a largely personal choice. (a) mid-size cars (b) full-size cars (c) compact cars (d) minivans 11. Want to spend the day doing what you want but still have guaranteed reservations and arrangements? Independent travel packages give you the ________. Explore our self-drive Canadian Rockies vacations and discover a world of freedom. Personally tailored luxury vacations include sightseeing, adventures, lodging, car rentals and trip planning services. You receive full support every step of the way for a safe, relaxing trip. (a) well-organized group tour for your friends and family (b) luxury accommodation and guided tours (c) complete package of outdoor activities and horseback riding (d) convenience of arranged tours without schedules 12. The best part for a visitor is that ______. This is a remarkable compact city, whose labyrinthine streets will delight the walker, although they can push drivers over the edge. An hour's stroll will take you from sites in the North End to Beacon Hill's mansions where the Lowells spoke only to the Cabots and the Cabots spoke only to God. You can explore the country's oldest public park, the Boston Common in the morning; tour a Back Bay Victorian in the afternoon; and in the evening dine on Szechuan seafood in Chinatown. (a) the public transport is very cheap (b) Boston has an interesting street system (c) the guided tour is also available in Boston (d) Boston is famous for its Chinese cuisine 13. When I was a freshman, there were two students in my class who didn't do well in physics. I was really good at it. I would charge them five dollars for each test that I helped them pass. The tests were multiple choice, so I'd write on a little tiny piece of paper all the right answers and hand it over. At first I felt like I was just making money. I wasn't thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized that I shouldn't do it anymore, because ________. They weren't learning anything, and it would only get harder for them down the road. (a) I wasn't really helping them (b) I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel (c) I wasn't making much money anyway (d) I couldn't get every single answer right 14. Can you guess how many health care bureaucrats are needed to change a light bulb? Only a dozen, but first they must see your insurance card, check your doctor's medical group and figure out which drug your health plan supports. It is this madness that is driving doctors crazy and making patients furious. And that's the reason politicians are paying attention no those without any medical insurance coverage. It's hardly a secret that __________. (a) politicians are accepting bribes these days (b) the health care system has broken down (c) people prefer to stay sick rather than go to the hospital (d) the insurance is systematic and cheap 15. Girls are better at language than boys. For both men and women, the language center is on the left side of the brain. However, girls not only begin speaking earlier than boys, but they also speak more clearly and develop larger vocabularies. __________, more boys than girls have problems with stuttering and learning to read. Boy's difficulty with language may be the result of their right-brain dominance. (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) Nevertheless (d) In short 16. Some sports such as football and hockey can be very violent. Players have to hit each other and sometimes they get hurt. But sports violence is destructive and unnecessary. What is the purpose of sports? Isn't it to develop body and mind? Certainly. _________ there is also the need to encourage a sense of fair play instead of putting emphasis on winning. It's not whether we win or lose. it's how we play the game. When the game is over, we should learn to be humble as a winner and proud as a loser. (a) Or (b) But (c) First (d) Since 17. In 1883, British troops were stationed in India, a part of the British Empire. Every morning as part of their routine, the soldiers used to roll around in the mud in full uniform. The mud was for protection to camouflage the sparkling white British uniforms. Without mud, the soldiers were sitting ducks for the enemy, targets easy to hit. One day their colonel explained the mud bath to a visiting British clothes manufacturer, who returned to England to make new uniforms for the soldiers, copying that mud color. The outfits that the manufacturer made were called khaki, the Indian word for mud! Q. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? (a) A Brief History of War Between England and India (b) The Effect of a Mud Bath for Soldiers (c) The Origin of the Khaki Uniform for Soldiers (d) How to Hunt Ducks in the Mud 18. Have you ever heard of symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, fingernail chewing, and sweating palms? You might think it is love, but not so. These symptoms result from CAS, the Comprehensive Assessment System. It is a name of a test that can be overwhelming for students, so parents had better get their kids ready for it. First of all, make sure your kids have enough rest before each test. Make sure they have a good diet. Give them all the support you can. Q. What is the best title for the passage? (a) Test Symptoms Kids Will Suffer (b) Ready Your Kids for the Tests Ahead (c) Get Kids Prepared for Their Test Results (d) The Relationship Between Health and Testing 19. Each person throws away about four pounds of garbage every day. Most families throw away 88pounds of plastic every year. Plastics and aluminum cans take 500 years to break down while cotton and paper take six months. Almost half of all garbage in landfills is recyclable paper and cardboard. Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees. Five billion aluminum cans are used each year. This all means that eighty-four percent of all household waste can be recycled. Q. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? (a) Plans for recycling (b) Our garbage and recycling facts (c) Let's stop wasting our resources (d) Help our planet to recover 20. Are you one of those who face every night with fear? Anyone having troubles sleeping should read the following. Most of all, develop and implement a regular bedtime ritual with calming things like reading books or taking a bath. Make sure the bedroom is dark and quiet. Do not over-schedule your nighttime or you will be hyperactive. If these methods are not effective, ask your doctor to prescribe sleep aids. However, once you are dependent on the aids, it will be more difficult for you to go off them. Q. Where is this passage most likely to appear? (a) In an ecology magazine (b) In a science journal (c) In a daily newspaper (d) In a high school textbook

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