睿途教育1 Preparation Book for the TOEFL Junior Test Reading Comprehension Advanced www.oneplusone.cn 睿途教育 Diagnostic Test Questions l-6 are about the following announcement.- Winter Vacation Activities 5 10 Winter vacation is coming soon! And it's a great time to join one of the many community activities available to Fullerton Junior High students. Here are the programs being offered this year: • Martial arts - get fit taking Taekwondo classes with local instructor Devin Lee. • Conversational language - join the conversation in beginning Spanish, Chinese, or French classes. • Hip hop dance - take classes with Clive Campbell, star of the popular reality TV program Show Us Your Moves. • Community service - volunteer to read to the elderly in the city's winter reading program. For more information, students should meet in the gymnasium this Wednesday at lunchtime. Brochures for all programs will be available there. They contain details regarding the locations, prices, and times of the programs. To join one of the programs, students must register at the main office of Fullerton Junior High. Keep in mind they will fill up fast. So, be sure to sign up early! 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) What is the purpose of the announcement? To inform students about winter vacation programs To warn students to sign up early for winter programs To encourage students to volunteer for community service To ask students to come to the gymnasium on Wednesday 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) According to the announcement, which program will be taught by a famous person? Martial arts Conversational language Hip hop dance Community service 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) What can be inferred about the community service program? It costs a lot. It will not be classes. It is offered every winter. It will not be popular with students. 4. (A) (B) (C) (D) Where are brochures about the classes available? In the gymnasium In the TV studio In the main office In the community center 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 10, the word contain is closest in meaning to? include write make permit 6. (A) (B) (C) (D) Why should students sign up early? Classes will fill up fast. Class times may change. The main office often closes early. They will get a discount price. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 2 睿途教育 Questions 7-12 are about the following story. “Mom, you won't believe it!” Rosi shouted as she burst in the door. “What's all the fuss?” Rosi's mom asked. “Remember the contest I entered? I sent a letter to MVS about why I should be able to meet Johnny Corazon!” “MVS? That music video station?” “Yes—MVS.” Her mom's eyes grew wide as boiled eggs .”So you won?” “Not yet,” said Rosi, “but I'm a finalist! Now I have to make a video. If they pick mine, I’ll get to meet him—in person!” “That's wonderful! But you'd better get started, honey. Call me if you need help.” Rosi set up a video camera in her room. She turned on the camera and sang a song, and danced. She tried over and over again until she got it right. Then she watched the best version several times. But something didn't seem right. Rosi showed the video to her sister Anita. “What do you think?” Rosi asked. “Well, your routine is good,” Anita answered, “but it seems sort of boring. Maybe it's because the camera stays in the same place all the time.” Rosi sighed. ¨I have an idea,” Anita said. Rosi did her routine again. But this time, Anita held the camera and moved around. The new video was much better. Rosi went next door to her friend Albert's house. She showed him the video. “Well?” she asked. “It pretty cool, I guess,” Albert began, “but—” “But what? Tell me!” “I guess it seems weird that it's all in your room.” “Oh, no !” Rosi moaned. “I can help,” Albert said. The three of them made a stage set in Albert's backyard. They used some old curtains and painted cardboard. Finally, they shot the video again.\ ‘‘That's it,” said Rosi when they were done. ‘‘That's as good as it's going to get.” Everyone wished her luck, and she sent the final version of her video. Three days later, Rosi got a call. It was Johnny Corazon. “Congratulations!” he said. ¨Your video was great! No one else put as much thought into camera angles and sets !” Rosi was quiet for a moment. “Mr. Corazon, that's very kind,” she began sadly.”But I can't accept.” She explained that she had got a lot of help. “Don't worry about that,” Johnny said.”I get a lot more help than you did.” Rosi listened carefully, thanked Johnny, and hung up. “Well, are you going to meet him?” Rosi's mother asked, excitedly. Rosi smiled wide. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 7. (A) (B) (C) (D) What would be the best title for this story? Rosi Learns to Dance Rosi Gets Some Help Learning Camera angles Loving Johnny Corazon 8. When the author writes in line 7 that her mom's eyes grew wide as boiled eggs, the www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 3 睿途教育 (A) (B) (C) (D) author means that Rosi’s mom______________. was very surprised did not understand her was very scared did not care 9. (A) (B) (C) (D) How did Rosi become a finalist in the contest? Her video was picked by MVS. She wrote a letter to a music video station. Her letter was picked by Johnny Corazon. She appeared on a music video program. 10. (A) (B) (C) (D) Why does Anita think Rosi's video is boring when she first sees it? Her routine is not very good. The camera never moves. She thinks Rosi's song isn't right. The different versions all seem the same. 4 11. What can be inferred about the final version of Rosi's video? (A) It took a long time to make. (B) Rosi was not satisfied with it. (C) Albert held the camera. (D) Everyone thought it should win. 12. All of the following people worked on Rosi's video EXCEPT____________. (A) Albert (B) Rosi (C) Anita (D) Rosi's mom www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Questions 13-22 are about the following passage 5 10 15 20 Ragtime is a fast and complicated kind of music that was popular around the beginning of the twentieth century. Scott Joplin is now considered to be the most important American ragtime composer and piano player. During his lifetime, Joplin only enjoyed a brief period of professional success in the early 1900s. However, his work had an important, lasting effect on audiences, as well as other composers. When ragtime first appeared in the late nineteenth century, it was considered a low form of cheap entertainment, not a serious musical movement. Then in 1899, Joplin wrote a ragtime song called Maple Leaf Rag. The song showed Joplin's creative blend of African American rhythm and more established European American musical styles. It was a huge success and helped to make ragtime popular with the general public. Maple Leaf Rag was the first instrumental composition to sell over one million copies of sheet music. It was also the first music by an African American to find a large audience among European Americans. Although the general ragtime style already existed before Joplin began composing, his work attracted a lot of attention from other ragtime composers of his time. Songs like Maple Leaf Rag influenced these composers mostly because they were very popular with the public. And many of them started to add similar fast and complicated rhythm to their music. Later, composers came to appreciate the high quality of Joplin's music, which has continued to capture the imagination of many composers and musicians up to the present day. For example, many later jazz musicians were influenced by Joplin's complex African-style rhythm. Jazz, in turn, went on to influence many more popular music styles. These include the blues, rock and roll, soul, and even hip hop. As a result, many music historians now list Joplin's work as an early basis of all modem popular music. 10. (A) (B) (C) (D) What is the passage mainly about? Scott Joplin's fast piano playing Scott Joplin's brief period of success The types of music Scott Joplin liked The importance of Scott Joplin's music 11. (A) (B) (C) (D) Which of the following is true of ragtime? It was a popular type of music. It began around the year 2000. It disappeared around the year 1900. It was most popular during Joplin's lifetime. 12. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 3, the word brief is closest in meaning to______________. lengthy happy short safe 13. (A) (B) (C) (D) Which of the following is true regarding Maple Leaf Rag? It was a mix of musical styles. It was not popular in Joplin's lifetime. It was not a serious musical movement. It helped make ragtime become cheaper. 17. In line 9, the word It refers to ______________. (A) ragtime (B) the general public (C) African American rhythm www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 5 睿途教育 (D) the song Maple Leaf Rag 18. What does the author imply about European Americans in Joplin's time? (A) Most of them were successful. (B) Most of them were musicians. (C) Most of them were tired of European American music. (D) Most of them didn't listen to music by African Americans. 19. In line 14, the word attracted is closest in meaning to___________. (A) drew (B) grew (C) made (D) felt 6 20. Why did Ragtime songs like Maple Leaf Rag influence other composers around Joplin’s time? (A) Scott Joplin was a European American. (B) Scott Joplin was an African American. (C) They already existed. (D) They were greatly enjoyed by people. 21. In line 17 the words capture the imagination of are closest in meaning to __________. (A) anger (B) punish (C) interest (D) satisfy 22. All of the following kinds of music were influenced by jazz EXCEPT___________. (A) ragtime (B) blues music (C) hip hop (D) soul music www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Practice Set 1 Questions l-9 are about the following passage. Biorobotics is a field within robotic science that is based on the movements of living things. The most famous biorobots look and move a lot like humans. However, there are several robots that have been made to mimic animals. While many companies develop such robots as toys, some are used for practical purposes. 0ne example of a biorobot is a flying robot that is based on the movements of bees. The robot, named “Carlton,” was developed by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Built to 7 be both light and powerful, it can hover like a bee in tight spaces and also change direction without losing speed. This robot's abilities make it very useful for military and police search and rescue missions. For example, Carlton can hide behind a tall wall, rise up to quickly look at what is on the other side, and then hide again. It can also send video images of what it sees to soldiers in a safe location far away. “Modsnake” is a robot that was modeled on snakes. This robot was developed by the Carnegie Mellon University Biorobotics Lab. It is made to move like a snake, so it can pass through narrow spaces, move over all sorts of obstacles, climb poles, and even swim. The way Modsnake moves makes it useful for a variety of tasks such as checking for survivors in collapsed buildings, finding damaged areas inside of pipes and cleaning up oil spills in lakes and rivers. A third robot, based on cockroaches, also has several uses “Sprawl” was designed by a research team at Stanford University to take videos and recover small objects. Like many six-legged robots, Sprawl was made to move like an insect. However, Sprawl is uncommonly fast and strong for its size, just like a real cockroach. These characteristics make it particularly useful for military situations in which an enemy might try to disable it. It is very difficult to shoot because it moves quickly and is relatively small. Even if an enemy shoots Sprawl, it can usually keep functioning. 5 10 15 20 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) What is the passage mainly about? Biorobots based on animals Biorobots that work like humans Military uses of biorobots Flying abilities of biorobots 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 3, the word mimic is closest in meaning to___________. understand guard teach copy 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 3, the word some refers to____________. companies toys robots humans 4. According to the passage, EXCEPT___________. change directions quickly climb in tight spaces hide behind walls send video images (A) (B) (C) (D) www.oneplusone.cn Carlton can do all of the following things 400-8787-390 睿途教育 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) What does the author imply about Modsnake? It has no legs. It moves quickly. It can be dangerous. It has no military uses. 6. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 15, the word collapsed is closest in meaning to__________. old cheap wooden fallen 7. (A) (B) (C) (D) Which of the following is true about Sprawl? It was originally built to destroy small objects. It was developed by a German research team. It is smaller than a cockroach. It is small but very solid. 8. (A) (B) (C) (D) Why is Sprawl useful in military situations? It cannot be shot. It can shoot at the enemy. It is small enough to be shot from a gun. It will usually keep working even when shot. 9. (A) (B) (C) (D) In line 21, the word disable is closest in meaning to___________. break follow see buy www.oneplusone.cn 8 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Practice Set 2 Questions l-4 are about the following flier. “Under the Sea” Dance The Jonestown Middle School student council invites all students to a dance party fundraiser. Don’t miss this great chance to mix with friends from school and maybe even make some new 9 Who: All grade 7, 8, & 9 students Where: Jonestown Middle School Gymnasium When: Saturday, October 12th **Advance tickets are available only from a member of the student council 5 ones. The dance party will help to raise money for the new library, so be sure to come out and show your support. The theme for this party is “Under the Sea”, so wear a costume related to the sea or sea life. A prize will be given for the best costume in each grade. Also, at the end of the night, there will be a dance contest, with a prize going to the best dancer in each grade. 10 DJ Bonanza will be providing the tunes, and food and drinks will be available throughout the nightAdvance tickets are $5, but hurry because they are only available until Friday. Tickets will be $8 at the door. Students will need a signed parent permission form to be able to attend the dance. See your teacher for the form. 1. In line 2, the word mix is closest in meaning to___________. (A) discuss (B) arrive (C) join (D) dance 2. According to the flier, how many prizes will be given away at the dance party? (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 9 3. Which of the following is true about the dance contest? (A) Everyone who enters will get a prize. (B) It will be happening around 9 p.m. (C) It will start right at 6 p.m. sharp. (D) Only 9th grade students can enter. 4. How much does it cost to buy a ticket from a member of the student council? (A)$5 (B)$6 www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 (C)$8 (D)S9 Since its creation in 1958, NASA has successfully launched over one hundred manned flights into space. In fact, most people today associate NASA with space exploration. However, what many people do not know is the 1958 Space Act, which was the basis for NASA's creation, required that the Administration's research benefit humankind. In its fifty-year history, NASA has fulfilled that requirement by providing research for products that have helped people all around the world. Most of 5 these products are readily recognizable, and some play important roles in the daily lives of many. People who wear glasses have NASA to thank for scratch-resistant lenses. In 1972, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled that, for safety reasons, all glasses lenses should be made of 10 plastic, not glass. Lens makers soon discovered that plastic was cheaper than glass; however, it scratched easily. One American sunglasses company, Foster-Grant, turned to NASA for help. NASA 10 used a special plastic coating on astronaut helmets to keep them from being scratched by dirt particles in space. Using this same coating technology, Foster-Grant created scratch-resistant plastic lenses. Ear thermometers, now widely used by health care workers, were also a product of NASA technology. In the early 1990s, a company called Diatek recognized the need for a quick and easy 15 way for nurses to take patients' temperatures. Like Foster-Grant, Diatek found the solution in NASA technology. NASA had earlier invented a way to determine the temperature of distant stars by measuring the amount of heat, or energy, they give off. Diatek used this same technology to measure the amount heat a patient's eardrum gives off. By doing this, they were able to get an accurate Questions 5-12ofare about the following passage. measurement of the patient’s body temperature. 5.What is the passage mostly about? (A) The history of NASA research (B) Products based on NASA research (C) Companies who worked with NASA (D) Inventions of the twentieth century 6.ACCording to the passage, what do many people not know about the 1958 Space Act? (A) It was only legal for fifty years. (B) It was the basis for NASA's creation. (C) It said NASA's main goal was space exploration. (D) It said NASA's research should be useful to everyone. 7.In line 4, the word fulfilled is closest in meaning to___________. (A) obeyed (B) ignored (C) closed (D) showed 8.In line 9, the word it refers to___________. (A) glass (B) NASA (C) plastic (D) FDA 9.Why did the FDA rule that lenses should not be made of glass? (A) They were unsafe. (B)They were expensive. (C) They scratched easily. (D) They had no plastic coating. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 10. Why does the author discuss the company Diatek? (A) To contrast it with the company Foster Grant (B) To imply that it was also an American company (C) To explain how ear thermometers were invented (D) To give an example of a company that made use of NASA research 11. In line 16, the word determine is closest in meaning to___________. (A) control (B) want (C) change (D) learn 12. What was Diatek able to find out by measuring the heat an eardrum gives off? (A) A patient's body temperature (B) The temperature of a distant star (C) How much energy a person has (D) The amount of heat a body loses www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 11 睿途教育 Practice Set 3 Questions l-6 are about the following announcement. Last Friday, a group of Middleton Junior High students competed in the State Junior Track andField Championships in Wentworth City. This year, 23 students took part in 9 different events. Of course, all students who competed should be proud of making it to the championships. Nonetheless,special praise should be given to the following students, who all received medals in their events: Student 5 Grade th Medal Event Marlene Jonson 8 grade Gold 200m sprint Davey Kieslowski 7th grade Silver 200m hurdles Luis perez 9th grade Silver Long jump Vijay mani 9th grade Bronze 5km walk Tamara wainwright 9th grade Bronze Javelin A very special thanks should go to our dedicated coach, Coach Evans, who spent countless hours training with the athletes in the months before the championships. Thanks should also go to the parent volunteers who traveled with the students on the bus to Wentworth. During the school term,they also provided uniforms, taxi rides, and fan support when it was most needed. Without them, this great success would not have been possible. 1. In line 4, the word Praise is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) congratulations (B) expectations (C) opportunity (D) trophy 2. Which 9th grade student did NOT receive a bronze medal? (A) Vijay Mani (B) Davey Kieslowski (C) Luis Perez (D) Tamara Wainwright 3. How many students on the team did NOT receive a medal? (A) 23 (B) 18 (C) 9 (D) 5 4. What does the author point out by writing that Coach Evans spent countless hours training with the athletes in line 6? (A) He was very friendly to them. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 12 睿途教育 (B) He gave a lot of his time to them. (C) He worked with them after school hours. (D) He helped them with their schoolwork. 5. In line 8, the word they refers to___________. (A) the parent volunteers (B) the championships (C) the students (D) the athletes 6. The parent volunteers did all of the following EXCEPT (A) travel on the bus (B) train with the athletes (C) buy team uniforms (D) give fan support www.oneplusone.cn 13 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Questions 7-14 are about the following passage. 5 10 15 20 25 For millions of years, animals have communicated in numerous ways-from giving off chemical signals, to performing complicated dances, to chirping, grunting, and howling. Humans, on the other hand, have the ability to communicate using language. However, scientists do not agree on when human language first appeared. The estimates range from a hundred thousand to millions of years ago. But even if it is unclear exactly when it began, human language has developed significantly in the past century,branching off into three different categories: natural, artificial, and formal language. Natural languages, also known as man-made languages, are languages that humans have developed simply out of the need to communicate with each other. Natural languages are the languages people speak, read, write, and listen to every day, such as English, Hindi, and Russian. The vocabulary and rules of these languages have developed naturally, without the influence of an author or creator modeling or altering the languages. In short, natural languages “just happen.” Artificial languages are also man-made, but they are constructed, or made, by humans who already use a natural language to communicate. The vocabulary and grammar of artificial languages do not develop naturally but are constructed by an author or creator. There are a number of reasons for constructing an artificial language. In some cases, it may be a scientific experiment in language;in other cases, it may be the creation of an artist. An artificial language may also be constructed to make communication easier between people of different nationalities. Perhaps the best example of this is Esperanto, an artificial language created in 188 7 by L.L. Zamenhof that was basically meant to simplify communication between Europeans. Finally, formal languages are languages that communicate something, but they are not spoken languages like natural and artificial languages. However, like artificial languages, they are constructed. Formal languages are meant to be very precise in what they communicate. An example of a common formal language is computer code. Computer code has its own set of very strict rules and serves only to ¨speak” to a computer-people cannot use it to communicate with each other. 7. What is the passage mostly about? (A) The different types of languages (B) The role of constructed languages (C) The history of human communication (D) The development of natural languages 8. In line 69 the phrase branching off is closest in meaning to___________. (A) turning (B) moving (C) splitting (D) going 9.According to the passage, what causes natural languages to develop? (A) They are created by an author. (B) They have no rules or vocabulary. (C) People need to speak to each other. (D) People learn to speak, read, and write. 10. In line 12, the word modeling is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) testing (B) explaining www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 14 睿途教育 (C) skipping (D) shaping 11. According to the passage, all of the following are reasons for constructing an artificial language EXCEPT___________. (A) to create something artistic (B) to carry out a scientific study of language (C) to communicate something without spoken language (D) to make it easier for different people to talk to each other 12. Why does the author mention Esperanto? (A) To explain how communication can be simplified (B) To give an example of an artificial language (C) To point out that the language has a creator (D) To suggest that it is still used by many Europeans 15 13. How are formal languages different from natural and artificial languages? (A) People do not speak them. (B) People cannot understand them. (C) They are constructed by a creator. (D) They do not communicate anything. 14. In line 23, the word precise is closest in meaning to (A) strong (B) short (C) clear (D) fast www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Practice Set 4 Questions 1-9 are about the following passage. 5 10 15 20 25 International model United Nations meetings are events at which high school and college students from all over the world play the role of UN representatives. These meetings are largely based on the real United Nations. They are even divided into many of the same groups, such as the UN Security Council and the World Health Organization. The events allow students to develop and strengthen skills that are important for international careers, such as politics or international law. One of the main goals of the meetings is to develop effective communication skills. Because of this, students participate in many presentations, debates, and written research assignments. For example, at the end of every meeting, each student group writes a suggestion for solving one major world problem that they have learned about through their research assignments. These groups then discuss their suggestion with the rest of the student representatives in order to get them to support it. They may also discuss and solve invented problems, such as imaginary wars or natural disasters. Such activities challenge students' abilities to convey their thoughts in a clear, thoughtful way. In addition to working on basic communication, students at the meetings try to express themselves in polite ways that help to solve problems. This is perhaps the most difficult task for real UN delegates, so model UN organizers put a lot of emphasis on it. The organizers strongly encourage students to try to understand the ideas of others, consider their feelings, and agree on solutions. The meetings are also designed to help students become more open-minded. Students often play the role of representatives for countries other than their own. This encourages them to learn more about other cultures and to think about important problems in different ways. While pretending to be from a different country, students are exposed to a lot of ideas and information that they would not normally consider. Usually, they come away with a much better understanding of people in different cultures. This experience often gives them an advantage over schoolmates who only learn about world events and international relations in traditional classrooms. 1. What is the passage mainly about? (A) Which countries participate in model UN conferences (B) What students learn at model UN conferences (C) How to solve invented problems at the UN (D) Why viewpoints are changing at the UN 2.In line 3, the word They refers to___________. (A) meetings (B) groups (C) representatives (D) events 3.Why do students at model UN meetings participate in presentations, debates, and written assignments? (A) To solve one major world issue (B) To learn good communication skills (C) To help them decide between careers (D) To get student representatives to support them www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 16 睿途教育 4. Why does the author mention imaginary wars and natural disasters? (A) To contrast them with real world problems (B) To give two examples of invented problems (C) To point out that students cannot control them (D) To explain how problems are solved at the mock UN 5. In line 15 the word convey is closest in meaning to___________. (A) show (B) answer (C) explain (D) hide 6.Why do students play the role of representatives for countries other than their own? (A) To express themselves in polite ways (B) To decide which culture is the best (C) To consider the feelings of others (D) To think about issues in new ways 7.In line 26, the word exposed is closest in meaning to___________. (A) limited (B) produced (C) open (D) slow 8.What does the author imply about students who only learn in traditional classrooms? (A) They are given a lot of information. (B) They don't learn about international events. (C) It can be hard for them to understand other cultures. (D) It is very easy for them to understand their schoolmates. 9. Which of the following is NOT a major goal of students at the conferences? (A) Solving problems (B) Strengthening communication (C) Considering different views (D) Becoming UN representatives www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 17 睿途教育 Practice Set 5 Questions 1-9 are about the following passage. 5 10 As the student leader of the environmental club, I want to talk about a very important issue that affects all of us at Wilmont Junior High. Recently, a local factory was featured on a local news report. This factory makes tires. The production of tires results in a lot of very harmful chemicals. In order to protect citizens, government laws make sure that factories throw these away safely. However, according to the local news report,the tire factory has been emptying its waste into a nearby stream. In fact, factory workers were caught red handed dumping the chemicals into the stream by a TV crew who were secretly filming them. This makes all of us at the club very angry, and it should make you angry too, because the stream I am talking about runs right past our school. We can see it when we play on the soccer field at lunchtime. If you are worried about this pollution then come see us at the environmental club We have written a complaint that all students should sign. We plan to take it to the government and the factory owners in order to show them how unhappy we are. 1. Why did the student write this article? (A) To explain how factories endanger the lives of others (B) To ask students to sign a complaint about the factory (C) To warn students not to play in the stream near the school (D) To argue that the factory should be closed down permanently 2. In line 3, the word featured is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) blamed (B) contacted (C) given (D) shown 3. In line 7, the word these refers to___________. (A) tires (B) citizens (C) chemicals (D) workers 4. In line 7,the phrase caught red-handed is closest in meaning to___________. (A) clearly seen (B) badly hurt (C) mostly hidden (D) quickly chased 5. According to the author of the article, why should all students be angry? (A) Factories are harming citizens. (B) The government is closing a local factory. (C) A local news station reported on a local factory. (D) Pollution from a local factory runs by the school. 6. What is the environmental club planning to do about the pollution? (A) Write a letter to the community newspaper (B) Complain to the government and factory owners (C) Show the government and factory owners the stream (D) Ask the factory owners to visit the soccer field during lunchtime www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 18 睿途教育 Questions 7-11 are about the following passage 5 10 The army of the Roman Republic was highly organized, and its soldiers were very disciplined. Enemies of Rome believed the key to defeating the Roman army was to cause fear and confusion among its soldiers. To do this some of Rome's enemies used elephants on the battlefield. As a result, the Romans were forced to come up with effective ways of fighting against the giant animals. 0ne method was very simple. When elephants charged, the Roman soldiers would simply move out of the way and let the charging beasts pass by. In battle, Roman soldiers usually walked shoulder-to-shoulder in a single line. But they found that if they broke the line, the elephants would charge by, and the soldiers would be out of harm’s way. Another method was more dramatic. The Romans discovered that elephants were afraid of pigs and the squealing sounds pigs made. So, sometimes they would pour oil on pigs and set them on fire. The elephants, terrified by the burning pigs and the squealing noises, would turn and run. Some elephants actually trampled the soldiers on their side. 7.What is the best title for this passage? (A) Pigs on Fire (B) Roman Wars (C) How Ancient Romans Fought Against Elephants (D) How Enemies of Rome Used Elephants in Battle 8. According to the passage, why did the enemies of Rome use elephants? (A) They wanted to fool the Roman soldiers. (B) They wanted to scare the Roman soldiers. (C) They wanted to crush the Roman soldiers. (D) They wanted to charge by the Roman lines. 9.Why did the Romans break the line when the elephants charged? (A) They were undisciplined. (B) They tried to ride the elephants. (C) They tried to set the elephants on fire. (D) They wanted to let the elephants pass by. 10. In line 10, the phrase out of harm’s way is closest in meaning to___________. (A) hurt (B) safe (C) loose (D) glad 11. Why did the Romans set pigs on fire? (A) To feed the hungry soldiers (B) To scare the enemy soldiers (C) To charge the enemy soldiers (D) To scare away the elephants www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 19 睿途教育 Practice Set 6 Questions l-6 are about the following letter. 5 10 Last week, I returned from England after three months of living abroad as an international exchange student. Now, I am eager to share some of my fantastic experiences. During my stay, I learned many things about the United Kingdom. I lived with a British host family named the Atkinsons. We visited the Tower of London and watched a play in Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. They always gave me delicious meals. And they taught me many interesting things that I could never learn from textbooks. Did you know that in England people call a toilet a “loo”？Funny, isn't it? Because I had to speak English all the time, my English skills improved dramatically regular school classes in an English middle school. This was especially difficult for me in the beginning. But surprisingly, before long, I began to understand what the students and teachers were saying. The other boys were very kind to me, and I made lots of friends. So, by the end of the third month, I almost didn't want to come home. 1. Why did the student write this letter? (A) To argue that every student should study abroad (B) To tell about his experience as an exchange student (C) To suggest that he would like to live in England permanently (D) To warn other exchange students against staying abroad too long 2.Which of the following did the student NOT do with the Atkinson family? (A) Eat tasty English food (B) Tour the Tower of London (C) Read about England in textbooks (D)Watch a play in the Globe Theatre 3. The student uses “loo” as an example of___________. (A) a word that is only used in England (B) how much his English has improved (C) one of the many funny words he learned (D) something he learned from the Atkinsons 4. In line 9, the word dramatically is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) occasionally (B) greatly (C) painfully (D) loudly 5. What can be inferred from the letter about the regular classes at the English middle school? (A) They were hard at first because he did not understand what others were saying. (B) They were especially difficult at first because he did not know any other students. (C) They were the only classes available to international exchange students. (D) They were classes meant especially for international exchange students. 6.Why did the boy almost riot want to come home? (A) His English improved. (B) His host family fed him very well. (C) He made many friends at school. (D) He attended regular school classes. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 20 睿途教育 Questions 7-15 are about the following passage. 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 It is common knowledge that spiders use their webs to trap insects. And many people believe spider webs are all basically the same. However, scientists know this is not entirely true. Some spiders have developed other uses for their webs. One such spider is the European water spider, which uses its web to breathe underwater. The European water spider spends most of its life underwater. It mates, raises its young, and feeds on aquatic insects below the water's surface. However, since it needs to breathe, the spider carefully stores a supply of air inside its web. This is what allows it to stay underwater for long periods of time. The web is shaped like a balloon with a hole in the bottom. This design traps a large bubble of air inside the web While still allowing the spider to enter and exit through the bottom to catch nearby insects. In fact, the water spider's web works much the same as a diving bell, an early typeof submarine. Diving bells were basically large metal bells supplied with air from a hose running to the water's surface. The air kept the water from filling up the bell, and divers could enter and exit through the open bottom. Because of this similarity, water spiders are sometimes known as ¨diving bell spiders.” The water spider's web also makes breathing underwater possible by acting as a kind of filter.Like humans, spiders breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. Also like humans, carbon dioxide is harmful to spiders. Thus, the water spider cannot breathe the same air continuously. Its web is specially designed to let carbon dioxide escape, while allowing oxygen in from the surrounding water. This extends the supply of oxygen within the web. Although the web allows water spiders to stay underwater for long periods of time, some trips to the surface are necessary. When the web needs more fresh air, the spider tips the web and lets the 0ld air escape. Then, it swims to the surface to collect a fresh air bubble. The spider traps the bubble of air beneath its stomach and holds it with its legs and special layer of hairs. Then it dives back down to the web and refills it. 7.What is the passage mainly about? (A) When spiders use different web designs (B) Why water spiders need to breathe oxygen (C)What scientists find interesting about spiders (D) How a spider uses its web to breathe underwater 8.In line 7, the word stores is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) finds (B) keeps (C) loses (D) finishes 9. In line 7, the word it refers to ___________. (A) the web (B) the spider (C) air (D) life 10. What does the design of its web allow the water spider to do? (A) Breathe air from the water's surface (B) Come and go through the bottom (C) Blow it up like a balloon (D) Trap aquatic insects inside it www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 21 睿途教育 11. In line 12, the word supplied is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) made (B) spent (C) mixed (D) filled 12. Why does the author mention diving bells? (A) To illustrate how the spider's web works (B) To explain how ear y submarines worked (C) To note that water spiders have a new name (D) To point out that metal bells are no longer used 13. According to the passage, why can't water spiders breathe the same air continuously? (A) The oxygen stays in the web. (B) The carbon dioxide will hurt them. (C) The web does not let oxygen out. (D) The air becomes too heavy. 14. In line 20, the word extends is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) increases (B) delays (C) removes (D) uses 15. When its web needs fresh air, the water spider does all of the following EXCEPT ___________. (A) dives down to the web and puts new air in it (B) breathes in oxygen and breathes out carbon dioxide (C) holds the air bubble with its legs and stomach hairs (D) gathers a bubble of air at the water's surface www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 22 睿途教育 Practice Set 7 Questions l-9 are about the following passage. 5 10 15 20 Shortly after World War II, a Dutch art dealer was arrested for secretly selling paintings by Vermeer (1632-1675) to Nazis who invaded Holland during the war. Because Vermeer is considered to be one of Holland's best painters, the dealer was accused of selling national treasures to the enemy. To avoid the punishment for this serious crime, he revealed that the paintings were forgeries, or fakes-he had painted them himself and fooled the art world and the Nazis. Today, experts agree that the forgeries do not look like Vermeer's other works. Why, then, did the art world accept the fakes as real? One reason why they were accepted was that the forgeries actually looked different than Vermeer's other works. The dealer had claimed that the forgeries were from an obscure period early in Vermeer's art career. Because painters' styles often change throughout their careers, art historians at the time did not expect the “new discoveries” to look exactly like the known works of Vermeer. In fact, because they did not look similar to the known works, experts did not bother to look at them carefully. This is because experts expect a forger to copy famous paintings as closely as possible. Once the art dealer's first forgeries were accepted as real, he was free to make more. The others closely matched the first paintings in style, so they were also accepted as real Vermeer paintings from the same early period. Another reason experts were fooled is what some historians call The Emperor’s new clothes effect. In Hans Christian Andersen story, The Emperor's New Clothes, two criminals convince an emperor that he is wearing beautiful clothes, when he is actually naked. No one in the empire wants to admit that they cannot see the clothes because they believe the clothes are magic and that only good people can see them. Similarly, the art world was influenced by a famous art historian,Wilhelm von Bode, who said the forgeries were some of Vermeer's best work. Because von Bode was highly respected, other experts began praising the “new discoveries.” At the time, this made it difficult to criticize the paintings or suggest that they were fakes. 1. What is the best title for this passage? (A) The Nazi Invasion of Holland in WWII (B) The Paintings of Vermeer's Early Period (C) How Some Forgeries Fooled the Art World (D) How Von Bode Influenced the Art World 2. According to the passage, why did the art dealer admit that he forged paintings? (A) He felt bad about what he had done. (B) He wanted to make the Nazis look bad. (C) He wanted to avoid harsh punishment. (D) He wanted to show that he was a good painter. 3. In line 9, the word obscure is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) poor (B) difficult (C) creative (D) unknown 4. Why didn't experts expect the forgeries to look like Vermeer's known works? (A) Painters' styles vary during their careers. (B) Painters often create forgeries to fool experts. (C) The paintings looked similar to Vermeer’s early works. (D) The experts did not carefully inspect the forged paintings. 5. In line 13, the word them refers to ___________. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 23 睿途教育 (A) historians (B) experts (C) the known works (D) the new discoveries 6. In line 15, the word matched is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) fit (B) met (C) combined (D) repeated 7. Why does the author mention the story “The Emperor's New Clothes”? (A) To give an example of a forgery within the literary world (B) To suggest that Vermeer was the Emperor of the art world (C) To contrast the works of Vermeer with those of Hans Christian Andersen (D) To illustrate how experts were fooled into believing the forgeries were real 24 8.In line 18, the word convince is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) show (B) persuade (C) believe (D) teach 9.According to the passage, why was it difficult to criticize the Vermeer forgeries after WWII? (A) Art experts praised them. (B) They were lost during the war. (C) Wilhelm von Bode painted them. (D) People believed they were magic. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Practice Set 8 Questions l-6 are about the following article from a student newspaper. 5 10 Hot days at school can be tough. Here are some suggestions to help you keep cool. Some students like to play soccer during lunch break. But on hot days, you should try to avoid sports. There's nothing worse than going back to class all soaked in sweat. So, instead of running around the school grounds, try hanging out with your friends under the trees. 0n really hot days, try relaxing in the library during lunch break, reading a book or looking through a magazine. You'II soon discover that the library has really great air conditioning. During regular classes, the air conditioners help to keep students cool. But they don’t always work well. So, if it's a really hot day, try finding a seat away from the windows. It really helps to get out of the sun. Or even better-find a seat right next to the air-conditioner, so you get more cool air. 1. Why did the student write the letter? (A) To tell students how to stay cool on hot days (B) To warn students not to stay outside too long (C) To inform students that the library is the coolest place (D) To complain that the school's air conditioning works poorly 2.In line 2, the word avoid is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) play (B) skip (C) attend (D) stop 3.Why does the student recommend spending lunch break in the library? (A) It has a lot of books and magazines. (B) It is easy to relax in the comfortable seats. (C) The air conditioners work very well there. (D) The students can discover many new things there. 4.In line 7, the word they refers to ___________. (A) classes (B) students (C) air conditioners (D) windows 5.What does the student imply about window seats? (A) They do not get any cool air. (B) They are right next to the air conditioner. (C) They are usually the best seats in the classroom. (D) They are hot because they get a lot of sun i ;ht. 6.The article suggests students do all of the following on a hot day EXCEPT ___________. (A) take a seat in class by the air conditioner (B) avoid sports like soccer during lunch break (C) find a seat by the window to get some air (D) take a rest in the library, reading a book or magazine www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 25 睿途教育 Questions 7-13 are about the following story. 5 10 15 20 25 30 “One last thing, kids,” said Mrs. Hamid just as the bell rang “who wants to be our class president?” “I do !”Brenda yelled. “I do,too!” Hao added. No one else spoke. “You two can give speeches tomorrow,” Mrs. Hamid concluded. On the bus, Brenda sat next to her best friend, Juana. Everyone was talking about the election.Naturally, all the girls wanted to vote for Brenda. Brenda was very popular. But Hao was the new boy. No one really knew him. Only a few of the boys wanted to vote for him, and that was just because he was a boy. The rest of the boys didn't care about the election at all. “There are twelve girls, but only eleven boys,” Brenda whispered to Juana.“I've won already!” The next day, Brenda spoke first. “My speech is simple,” she began. “First, you all know me. And second, I'm a girl. That's all there is to say.” Some of the girls laughed, and nearly all of them clapped eagerly.But Juana was disappointed.She'd expected something better from her friend. Then Hao stood up in front of the class. “OK, I'm new,” he said. “But do you really care if I'm a boy or a girl? Do you want to vote for someone just because she's popular? Even though I'm new, I want our class to be the best. How? I have some ideas about that.” Hao explained many new ideas for improving the class. Juana thought they were all really good ideas. The boys concurred. At the end of Hao's speech, the boys stood up and cheered. When it came time to vote, Juana couldn't decide what to do. Brenda was her best friend. But Juana really thought Hao deserved to be president. If she voted for him, he might win. Your votes, please,” Mrs. Hamid requested. She read each piece of paper and made marks on the board. At the end, there were eleven votes for Brenda, and twelve votes for Hao. “That' s impossible!” Brenda shouted. Mrs. Hamid counted again. “Congratulations, Hao,” she said. 7.What would be the best title for this story? (A) How Juana and Brenda Became Friends (B) How Hao Almost Won the Election (C) Brenda's Request (D) Juana's Decision 8. In line 15, the word early is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) angrily (B) foolishly (C) excitedly (D) doubtfully 9. Which of the following did Brenda mention in her speech? (A) She was new. (B) She was a girl. (C) She had good ideas. (D) She was Juana's friend. 10. Why was Juana disappointed? (A) She thought Brenda would give a better speech. (B) She did not think the other girls should clap loudly. (C) She thought Hao had good ideas for improving the class. (D) She did not think Brenda's speech should be before Hao's. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 26 睿途教育 11. Which of the following did Hao NOT mention in his speech? (A) He was new. (B) He had some ideas. (C) He thought Brenda shouldn't be popular. (D) He wanted their class to be the best. 12. In line 22, the word concurred is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) wondered (B) objected (C) agreed (D) blamed 13. What does the author imply about Hao's victory? (A) He won because Brenda voted for him. (B) He won because Juana voted for him. (C) He won because Brenda forgot to vote. (D) He won because the girls did not vote. www.oneplusone.cn 27 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Practice Set 9 Questions 1-4are about the following passage 5 10 Medical science has come a long way from its beginnings. Yet many early medical methods and treatments, such as the use of certain herbs, are still effective today. However, throughout history,there have also been some seriously misguided medical practices. One such practice was mercury treatment. Most people now know that mercury, the liquid metal inside old thermometers, is highly poisonous. But doctors in the nineteenth century did not know that mercury was dangerous. In fact, they gave mercury to patients as a cure for a number of infectious diseases. Not surprisingly,patients often got much sicker after the treatment. Unfortunately, doctors usually mistook the symptoms of mercury poisoning for advanced symptoms of the diseases they were trying to cure. They simply believed the mercury wasn't working. So, they would give the patients even more mercury and sometimes end up killing them. Today, thankfully, doctors know about the dangers of mercury. 1. What is the best title for this passage? (A) Medical Uses of Bloodletting (B) Medical Uses of Mercury (C) Medical Mistakes (D) Medical History 2.What does the author say about doctors in the nineteenth century? (A) They were not aware that mercury was poisonous. (B) They couldn't cure serious infectious diseases. (C) They discovered infectious diseases. (D) They mistook mercury for poison. 3. What often happened to patients who were given mercury to cure infectious diseases? (A) They became even more ill. (B) They asked for more mercury. (C) They were cured for a short time. (D) They did not know they were sick. 4.Based on the passage, what is probably true about doctors who killed patients with mercury poisoning? (A) They gave them small doses of mercury. (B) They did not know they had killed them. (C) They began to use mercury more carefully. (D) They believed the patients would die anyway. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 28 睿途教育 Questions 5-12 are about the following story. 5 10 15 20 25 30 Late on a stormy night, Wendy woke to loud thunder. She looked outside her window. There was a flash of lightning, and for a split second, she saw a strange man standing in the driveway next door. Then he vanished. The next morning, Wendy told her family what she saw. ‘‘That's just Mr. Green,” her mom said. “He's our new neighbor.” “He looks really scary,” Wendy said. “He' s probably a gangster,” her brother Henry whispered. “I think so, too,” Wendy whispered back. That evening, Wendy saw Mr. Green carrying heavy boxes into his garage. She ran to get her brother. “Let's spy on him,” Henry suggested. They sneaked next door. Henry peeked in the garage window. ¨He's gone,” Henry whispered. The kids opened a side door and tip-toed inside. Henry turned on his flash light. They saw a printing machine with boxes of money next to it. “It's fake money!” Henry gasped. Wendy opened another box. It was filled with guns. “Let' s run !” she exclaimed. The door opened suddenly. The kids hid quickly, just as the lights turned on. Wendy peeked out from between two boxes and was surprised to see Mr. Green and her dad, together. Mr. Green took a gun out of a box Wendy sprung to her feet . “Dad, look out!” she screamed. Both men were startled, but then they laughed. “Let me explain,” said Mr. Green. He pulled the trigger of the gun, and water squirted out. ¨Oh, not real,” said Wendy, smiling weak]y. “What about this!” Henry shouted. He held up a counterfeit bill. “Look on the back,” Mr. Green said, smiling. On the back of the bill, it said,”Green's Toy's.” “These are advertisements,” Mr. Green explained. “I put them on the ground around my shop. People find them, and some come in.” 5. What would be the best title for this story? (A) The Stormy Night (B) The Gangster Next Door (C) Wendy and Henry' s Misunderstanding (D) Wendy and Henry Catch a Gangster 6.In line 3, the word vanished is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) escaped (B) sprinted (C) stared (D) disappeared 7.How did Henry know that Mr. Green was not in the garage? (A) The house lights were off. (B) He looked in the window. (C) The side door was unlocked. (D) He saw boxes in the driveway. 8.In line 16, the word fake is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) false (B) used (C) large www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 29 睿途教育 (D) old 9. When the author writes in line 21 that Wendy sprung to her feet, the author means she ___________. (A) jumped over the box (B) stood up quickly (C) got to her feet slowly (D) stepped in front her dad 10. Why were the men surprised? (A) Someone turned the lights on. (B) The door opened suddenly. (C) Wendy jumped up and yelled. (D) They saw several boxes full of guns. 30 11. How did Wendy know the gun was not real? (A) Mr. Green told her. (B) Her dad laughed. (C) It shot water. (D) The lights came on. 12. What can be inferred about Mr. Green? (A) He is a printer. (B) He is a gangster. (C) He owns a gun store. (D) He owns a toy store www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Achievement Test Reading Comprehension Directions: In this section of the test, you will read six texts and answer 42 questions. Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. 31 Before you start, read the sample text and the sample questions below. The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous bridge in San Francisco. The bridge has a red color, but gray clouds often surround it. On clear days people come to take pictures of the bridge. The pictures show the green hills next to the bridge and the blue water under it. Sample Text Sample Question 1 What is this text mostly about? (A) Gray clouds (B) San Francisco (C) A famous bridge (D) Taking photographs The correct answer is (C),‘‘A famous bridge.” Sample Question 2 What color is the Golden Gate Bridge? (A) Red (B) Green (C) Blue (D) Gray The correct answer is (A),‘‘Red.” www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Questions l-5 are about the following flier. 5 Spring is here again! That means it's time for the Boulderville Middle School yearly bake sale and fun day. The money raised will be used for a new gymnasium. If all goes according to plan, construction will begin this fall. So, bring the whole family to the school this Saturday and join in the fun. In the assembly hall, you can sample tasty baked goods made by Boulderville parents. And be sure to buy a selection of delicious cookies, cakes, bread and pies. Then, join in one of the following events: Event 10 Time Location Student art display All day Gymnasium Student dance show Noon,2p.m 4.m.m 7p.m Assembly hall Pie-eating contest 3.p.m School grounds Horse rides All day School grounds 32 The fun begins at noon and continues until r7 p.m. Families are invited to pack a picnic lunch . Or you can enjoy barbequed sausages and hotdogs. Teachers will be selling them in the cafeteria between noon and 3 p.m. They will also be serving refreshing ice drinks all day long. So, mark it on your calendars. And we'll see you there! 1.In line 2, the word raised is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) spent (B) collected (C) marked (D) pulled 2.Which event does not share a location with another event? (A) The pie-eating contest (B) The horse rides (C) The student dance show (D) The student art display 3.According to the flier, when do the horse rides end? (A) Noon (B)3 P.m (C)5 p.m (D)7 p.m 4.All of the following will be on sale EXCEPT ___________. (A) cookies (B) bread (C) hot dogs (D) picnic lunches 5.In line 9 the word they refers to ___________. (A) families (B) parents (C) teachers (D) students www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Questions 6-12 are about the following letter in a school newspaper. 5 1 0 At this time of year, many students feel anxious while they wait to find out their exam scores l too am concerned about exam scored about exam scores this makes me think that all the stress they cause is bad for our health in my opinion schools should focus less on other ways of learning It is important to ask what are exams really for?The teachers tell us that exams are for testing how much we have learned personally l think that exams mostly just test how well people take exams! Lt seems to me that those who get high scores are good at taking exams ,but they are not always the best students They may be good at studying details and memorizing facts but that does not mean they are smartest students in the class I believe that students would learn more at school if they could focus on learning together with other students in class and with the teacher The time we spend preparing for and taking exams could be spent sharing ideas instead of memorizing facts also if teachers gave students more of their time and attention they would know more about our learning abilities and not need to give us tests all the time. 6.Why did the student write the letter? (A) To suggest that exams should be the main focus of learning (B) To argue that schools should stress learning and not exams (C) To warn teachers against spending too little time with students (D) To disagree with the belief that taking exams has disadvantages 7.In line l, the word anxious is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) nervous (B) proud (C) angry (D) hurt 8.What can be inferred from the letter about this student's exam scores? (A) He did poorly on his exams. (B) He feels good about his scores. (C) He doesn't know his scores yet. (D) He doesn't care about his scores. 9.Why does the student think exams are bad for students' health? (A) They cause a lot of stress. (B) They require students to study. (C) They force students to focus. (D) They call for new ways of learning. 10. In line 6, the word those refers to ___________. (A) schools (B) teachers (C) exams (D) people 11. Why does the student talk about studying details and memorizing facts? (A) To explain how students can focus on learning together (B) To argue that exams test how much students have learned (C) To give an example of the kinds of useful skills that students should learn in class (D) To note that those who get high exam scores may not be the smartest students 12. According to the student, how can teachers know more about their students' abilities? (A) Give them tests all the time (B) Spend more time with them (C) Encourage them to memorize details www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 33 睿途教育 (D) Let them study for exams together Questions 13-20 are about the following story. 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 “Can you spare a little change?” the old man asked Grace.”I'm very cold and I have nothing to eat.” The man's clothes were old, torn, and messy. He was not dressed warmly enough for the cold, January weather. Grace felt bad for him, so she checked her pockets for change. But she didn't have any money. “I'm sorry, sir. I don't have anything,” she explained.“I wish I could help you, really.” The old man smiled. “I believe you would help if you could, young lady,” he answered.“Thanks anyway. I appreciate it.” Just then a woman walked by. She was wearing a very expensive-looking fur coat. Two large diamond earrings dangled from her ears. A pearl necklace hung around her neck. It suddenly broke, scattering pearls in every direction. “Oh no!” the woman exclaimed. “My pearls! They're everywhere!” She bent down and began gathering the pearls, one by one. Grace and the old man helped her. “well,that seems to be all of them,” the woman said.”Thank you both so much for your help.” A long, black limousine pulled up to the curb. The woman got in and the limousine drove away. “Why didn't you ask her to help you?” Grace asked the old man. He scratched his head. “I guess I just forgot,” he answered, laughing. Then Grace spotted something shiny in a crack in the sidewalk. It was a pearl. “You have to give that back to her,” the old man warned. Grace thought for a moment.”But how can I? She's gone, and we don't even know her name. I think you should take it.” The old man stared at the pearl for a moment. “No, that wouldn't be right,” he said thoughtfully. They decided to take the pearl to the police station. Grace left her cell phone number. The next day, Grace got a call from the police station. An officer asked her to come at once, although she had no idea why. At the station, a police officer handed Grace an envelope. She opened it and was astonished to find a lot of money. IF here was also a note that simply said, “Thank you.” Grace ran to where she had seen the old man the day before. She found him and handed him the envelope. He looked inside and smiled. “See, I knew you would help me,” he said cheerily. 13. What would be the best title for this story? (A) Grace's Pearl (B) The Necklace (C) Grace's Gift (D) The Limousine 14. Why did Grace feel bad for the old man? (A) He was all alone. (B) He was old and ugly. (C) He was cold and hungry. (D) He was standing on the street. 15. Why didn't Grace give the old man money when she first saw him? (A) She gave him a pearl instead. (B) She had to keep her money. (C) She didn't want to help him. (D) She didn't have any money. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 34 睿途教育 16. According to the passage. all of the following people looked for the scattered pearls EXCEPT ___________. (A) the police officer (B) the woman (C) Grace (D) the old man 17. In line 18, the word spotted is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) noticed (B) received (C) hid (D) felt 35 8. Why did Grace get a call from the police? (A) They wanted to question her about the pearl. (B) They wanted her to come to the station. (C) She was going to be arrested. (D) She left her phone at the station. 19. In line 27, the word astonished is closest is meaning to ___________. (A) unsure (B) angry (C) surprised (D) interested 20. What can be inferred about the envelope full of money? (A) It was money from the woman. (B) It was money the police had found. (C) It was money the old man had lost. (D) It was money the girl had lost. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Questions 21-26 are about the following passage. 5 1 0 Traffic congestion is a common problem in larger cities. In some cities, congestion gets so bad during rush hour that it is sometimes faster to walk than to drive. Traffic accidents are also a problem. Unfortunately, these problems are not easy to solve. However, an experimental traffic system being tested in several cities in Northern Europe has led to some surprising results. The system is called”shared streets.” It is an experimental system that has very few traffic laws.As a result, shared street areas have no traffic lights, street signs, or even divisions between street and sidewalk.Although most people would expect this to cause the number of traffic jams and accidents to pile up, thus far, there have been significant drops in both. One reason is that the shared streets system encourages people to be more careful. Without traffic rules, people tend to slowdown an d pay more attention to each other. Normal traffic systems, on the other hand, rely on signs and signals, which people often miss or disobey, leading to accidents. In addition, the shared streets system decreases traffic jams because without fixed lanes and parking spaces, it is easier for cars to move around freely when there is a lot of traffic. 21. What is the best title for this passage? (A) Changing Traffic Systems Around the World (B) A Surprising Solution to Traffic Problems (C) Making Cities Safer Places (D) Why Traffic Laws are Dangerous 22. What does the author imply about rush hour in some cities? (A) The fewer cars there are, the worse the traffic. (B) The more cars there are, the faster they go. (C) People always walk during rush hour. (D) Cars can only move very slowly. 23. What is one reason that the “shared streets” system has decreased accidents? (A) People have decided not to drive at all. (B) People are more cautious of each other. (C) The speed limit is lower. (D) The laws are stronger. 24. In line 8, when the author writes that people expect accidents and traffic jams to pile up the author means that people expect them to ___________. (A) continue (B) stop (C) return (D) increase 25. According to the article, why do normal traffic systems lead to traffic accidents? (A) There are fewer traffic lights, street signs, and sidewalks. (B) People often do not follow traffic signs and signals. (C) They encourage people to drive cautiously. (D) Cars can move around more freely. 26. According to the article, why does the shared streets system decrease traffic jams? (A) Cars can move more freely in traffic. (B) There is usually not a lot of traffic. (C) There are more parking spaces. (D) It is easier to change lanes. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 36 睿途教育 Questions 27-35 are about the following passage. 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 Although fires are still a danger in every major city today, they were a much more serious problem in earlier centuries. The historic Fire of London was a severe example of the damage fire can cause. Ultimately, however, this disaster also positively affected the city. In 1666, the Great Fire of London burned out of control for three days, destroying most of the central district of the city. The disaster caused a huge amount of property damage-around seventy thousand people lost their homes. At the time, there were only about eighty-thousand living in the city. There are no accurate records of how many people died in the fire because the worst damage happened in poor neighborhoods. Unfortunately, the government did not record the deaths of poor people in those early times. When the fire happened, people in London were already struggling to survive a large plague outbreak that had begun in 1665. London's housing troubles were a major cause of the problem. At the time, much of central London consisted of closely packed and poorly made wooden buildings that made it hard for people to stay warm in winter weather. This created an unhealthy environment because germs travelled freely from home to home. In addition, the buildings were on narrow, dirty streets where people threw their garbage. Rats were attracted by the garbage in the streets, and they brought fleas-the carriers of the plague. Once people caught the plague from flea bites, the disease spread rapidly throughout the city especially in the cramped central district. It was at this time,in these terrible conditions, that the Great Fire raged through London. Despite the damage, the fire had a positive effect because it destroyed the old, poorly made wooden buildings. It also killed most of the rats and fleas, which slowed the spread of the plague. After the fire, the government rebuilt the damaged areas. Whenever possible, they used brick or stone. Thus, the new houses were much more solid and more difficult for rats to enter. Widened streets and improved garbage collection also made the area less attractive to rats. These measures cut down the rat population further, which had an obvious effect on the number of fleas remaining in the city. The wider, cleaner streets also helped to stop the disease from spreading from person to person because there was simply more room to walk. 2 5 27. What is the passage mostly about? (A) How the plague spread through London (B) Some benefits of the Great Fire of London (C) The rebuilding of London after the Great Fire (D) The damage caused by the Great Fire of London 28. Which of the following is true regarding fires in the past? (A) They only happened in major cities. (B) They always had some positive effects. (C) They caused small amounts of damage. (D) They were more dangerous than fires today. 29. Why are there no accurate records of how many people died in the fire? (A) The records were destroyed in the fire. (B) The people were dying from the plague. (C) The fire burned out of control for three days. (D) The deaths of poor people were not recorded. 30. In line 10,the word struggling is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) fighting (B) hoping (C) planning (D) failing 31. In line 15, the word they refers to ___________. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 37 睿途教育 (A) germs (B) streets (C) rats (D) diseases 32. In line 17,the word cramped is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) old (B) unpopular (C) damaged (D) crowded 33. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a problem with London housing in the1600's? (A) Closely packed houses (B) Unclean streets (C) Poor quality brick (D) Badly made buildings 34. Why did the government rebuild with brick and stone after the fire? (A) To save on building costs (B) To make houses stronger (C) To keep flees out of the city (D) To rebuild London as it was before 35. In line 23, the word measures is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) tools (B) steps (C) buildings (D) reasons www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 38 睿途教育 Questions 36-42 are about the following passage. 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 The stock market is an important part of the world economy. The market itself is not a single place, like a store, but rather a system in which people buy and sell stocks. Obviously, people invest in stocks to make money. There are two basic ways to make money in the stock market. One way to make money involves sharing some of the company’s profits. Basically, when someone buys stock in a company, that person becomes a shareholder-one of many part-owners. As a part-owner, the shareholder gets part of any money that is left over after the company pays for expenses and development. Usually, when a company is making a profit, it sends money to its shareholders up to four times a year. Sometimes the companies offer shareholders more stock ins instead of cash. In either case, this payment is known as a dividend. For people who own many shares of stock, dividends can add up to a great deal of money. People can also make money when stock prices go up. When stock prices go up, the value of that stock increases. Thus, shareholders make money when they sell the stock at a higher price. For example, if someone buys one share of stock for $100 and sells it when the price has gone up to $150, that person makes $50. However, stock prices do not always go up. Sometimes they stay the same; or worse, they go down. Of course, all shareholders hope stock prices go up, so they can make money on their investment. However, in the end, buying stock is a lot like playing a betting game ,and the investor who buys stock is betting that the price will go up. The question, then, is who controls stock prices? Actually, stock prices fluctuate due to several factors. When a company's profits increase, its stock prices usually go up as well.Also, when business in general is good or bad in a particular industry, such as the IT industry, it can affect the stock prices of individual companies within that industry. Furthermore, sometimes there are global money problems that cause serious trouble for investors all around the world. Often, when this happens, the prices of most stocks on the stock market fall severely. That, in turn, causes more global money problems,which can lower prices even more 36. What is the passage mainly about? (A) The ways that companies make a profit (B) The ways that investors predict stock prices (C) How people make money in the stock market (D) How stock prices are affected by global money problems 37. In line 4, the word profits is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) prices (B) jobs (C) dealings (D) earnings 38. In line 7, what does the word it refer to? (A)A company (B) A shareholder (C)A stock (D) A profit 39. According to the author, what do shareholders get? (A) A great deal of money four times a year (B)A share of the company's products (C) Part of the company expenses (D) Part of the company's profits 40. Why is buying stock like playing a betting game? (A) Shareholders sell their stock at a higher price. (B) Shareholders bet stock prices will stay the same. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 39 睿途教育 (C) Investors bet stock prices will increase. (D) Investors make money on their stock. 41. In line 18, the word fluctuate is closest in meaning to ___________. (A) stop (B) vary (C) buy (D) sell 42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that affects stock prices? (A) A company's profits (B) Investments in stock (C) Global money problems (D) Business in a specific industry www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 40 睿途教育 Vocabulary Practice Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1. lt's a great time to join one of the many community activities available to Fullerton Junior High students. (A) impossible (B) accessible (C) enjoyable (D) reliable 2. Rosi shouted as she burst in the door. (A) broke (B) cried (C) hit 41 (D) threw 3.They contain details regarding the locations, prices, and times of the programs. (A) from (B) throughout (C) about (D) by 4.To join one of the programs, students must register at the main office of Fullerton Junior High. (A) make up (B) pick up (C)fill up (D)sign up 5.“If they pick mine , I’ll get to meet him—in person!” (a)keep (b)choose (c)contain (d)point Words in context Choose the word of phrase that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if Enter set up had better offer volunteer necessary. 1. Here are the programs being __________________ this year. 2. Community service — __________________ to read to the elderly in the city's winter reading program. 3. “Remember the contest I__________________? I sent a letter to MVS about why I should be able to meet Johnny Corazon!l” 4. “That's wonderful! But you __________________ get started honey. Call me if you need help.” 5. Rosi __________________ a video camera in her room last night. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1.If someone says that something seems boring, then probably __________________. (A) the person feels happy about it (B) the person is not interested in it (C) the person wants to know more about it 2. lf someone hung up , then probably __________________. (A) the person didn't want to talk on the phone any more (B) the person was disappointed (C) the person enjoyed a conversation very much 42 3.A person who speaks excited will __________________. (A) feel sad (B) make people upset (C) deliver surprising news Collocations in Context Wish have turn shoot the video on her luck an important effect on Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary 1. Rosi __________________ the camera and sang a song, and danced. 2.The three of them made a stage set in Albert's backyard. They used some old curtains and painted cardboard. Finally, they__________________ again. 3.Everyone __________________ and she sent the final version of her video. 4.Joplin's work __________________ audiences, as well as other composers. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Unit 1 Exercise Analogy Choose the word that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the Audience boring complicated instructor original pair. 1. 2. 3. 4. short book earn happy :long :reader :student :sad = = = = 43 simple: ______________ performance: ______________ teach: ______________ exciting: ______________ Idioms in Context Complete the sentences using the idioms in the box. Change the forms if necessary had better keep in mind hang up set up 1. To join one of the programs, students must register at the main office of Fullerton Junior High ______________ they will fill up fast. So, be sure to sign up early! 2. “That's wonderful! But you ______________ get started, honey. Call me if you need help.” 3. Rosi called a wrong person, so she apologized and ______________. 4. Rosi ______________ a video camera in her room. She turned on the camera and sang a song and danced. Paraphrasing Choose the word that best complete each sentence 1. Brochures contain details regarding the locations prices and times of the programs. Details regarding the places costs and times of the programs are ______________ in the pamphlets (A)included (B)implied (C)read (D)spoken 2. “That’s it ,”said Rosi when they were done. Rosi said “That’s it,” when they ______________ the work (A)did (B)left (C)finished (D)made 3. Joplin’s work had an important lasting effect on audiences as well as other composers Not only other composers but also audiences were greatly______________ by www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Joplin’s work (A)enjoyed (B)entertained (C)influenced (D)limited 4. Joplin’s work attracted a lot of attention from other ragtime composers of his time Other ragtime composers of Joplonn’s time ______________ much attention to his work (A)drew (B)held (C)caught (D)paid 44 www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Unit 2 Exercise Practice 1-3 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1. Biorobotics is a field within robotic science that is based on the movements of living things (A)machine (B)material (C)area (D)trend 45 2.there are several robots that have been made to mimic animals (A)move (B)hunt (C)protect (D)imitate 3. many companies develop such robots as toys (A)use (B)create (C)invest (D)imitate 4.It is made to move like a snake so it can pass through narrow spaces move over all sorts of obstacles climb poles and even swim (A)devices (B)shapes (C)materials (D)barriers 5.The way modsnake moves makes it useful for finding damaged areas inside of pipes (A)designed (B)cleaned (C)ruined (D)dirty Words in context Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence change the forms if necessary a variety of hover model purpose rescue 1.while many companies develop such robots as toys some are used for practical ________________. 2.Built to be both light and powerful it can ________________ like a bee in tight spaces and also change direction without losing speed 3.this robot’s abilities make it very useful for military and police search and ________________ missions. 4. “Modsnake” is a robot that was ________________ on snakes 5.The way modsnake moves makes it useful for________________ tasks suck as checking for survivors in collapsed buildings finding dam=aged areas inside of pipes and cleaning up oil spills. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1.If the weather is uncommonly cold the in is (A) a signal that spring is coming (B)good for outside activities (Cc) a lot colder than usual 2.If someone disables a system, then probably (A) it will work as usual (B) it will stop working (C) it will start again 46 3.A machine which functions well (A) works without problem (B) needs fixing (C) stops frequently Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. miss make related useful for to some new friends this great chance 1. These characteristics make it particularly ________________ military situations. 2. Don't ________________ to mix with friends from school. 3. This is a great chance to ________________. 4. Wear a costume ________________ he sea or sea life. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 睿途教育 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1.LikeFoster-Grant,Diatek found the solution in NASA technology. (A)a (B) act (C) product (D)decoration 2.NASA had earlier invented a way to determine the temperature of distant stars. (A) bright (B) remote (C) shiny (D)small 3.The amount of ice in Antarctica is decreasing every year. (A) height (C) size (D) tip (B) quantity 47 4.By doing this, they were able to get an accurate measurement. (A) similar (B) wide (C) satisfied (D) exact 5.NASA had earlier invented a way to determine the temperature of distant stars. (A) bought (C) developed (D) needed (B) measured Words in Context Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary compete recognize give off temperature product 1.Ear thermometers were also a ________________ of NASA technology. 2.In the early 1990s, a company called Diatek ________________ the need for a quick and easy way for nurses to take patients' temperatures. 3.By doing this, they were able to get an accurate measurement of the patient's body ________________. 4.Last Friday, a group of Middleton Junior High students ________________ in the State Junior Track and Field Championships in Wentworth City. 5.Diatek used this same technology to measure how much heat a patient's eardrum ________________. www.oneplusone.cn 400-8787-390 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1.If special praise is given to someone, then probably (a) the person missed an important chance (b) the person did a good job (c) the person failed to do something 2.If someone received a golden medal in the Olympics, then probably (a) the person was the winner (b) the person was a referee (c) the person was a coach 3.A person who has the ability to communicate (a) needs a lot of friends (b) speaks several languages (c) expresses his opinion well Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. in agree receive spend countless hours medals numerous ways on 1.He is Coach Evans, who ________________ training with the athletes in the months before the championships. 2.For millions of years, animals have communicated ________________. 3.Scientists do not ________________ when human language first appeared. 4.Special praise should be given to the following students who all ________________ in their events. 48 Unit 2 Exercise Analogy Choose the word that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. astronaut 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. author lily : flower loose : tight hospital : doctor rabbit : jump food : chef loose : find cockroach enemy hover miss = ________________ insect = friend : ________________ = space : ________________ = bee : ________________ = novel : ________________ = ________________ : catch Idioms in context Complete the sentences using the idioms in the box. Change the forms if necessary. agree on make it based on mix with give off take part in 1.Biorobotics is a field within robotic science that is ________________ the movements of living things. 2.Humans have the ability to communicate using language. However, scientists do not ________________ when human language first appeared 3.Don't miss this great chance to ________________ friends from school. 4.This year, 23 students ________________ 9 different events. 5.NASA had earlier invented a way to determine the temperature of distant stars by measuring the amount of heat or energy, they ________________. 6.of course, all students who competed should be proud of ________________ to the championships. 49 Paraphrasing Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 1.There will be a dance contest, with a prize going to the best dancer in each grade. There will be a dance contest, and a prize will be ________________ to the best dancer in each grade. (a) announced (b) applied (c) gained (d) given 2.Students will need a signed parent permission form to be able to attend the dance Students must get a signed parent permission form in order to ________________ the dance (a) find out (b) go to (c) focus on (d)ask for 3.A very special thanks should go to our dedicated coach Coach Evans. We should be ________________ to our devoted Coach, Evans. (a) nice (b) sorry (c) thankful (d)valuable 4.Without them, this great success would not have been possible. With their help, we could ________________ this great success. (a) lose (b) achieve (c) expect (d)remember 5.Scientists do not agree on when human language first appeared. Scientists have ________________ ideas about when human language was first created. (a) different (c) same (d) unclear (b) similar 6.An artificial language may also be constructed to make communication easier between people of different nationalities. An artificial language may be ________________ for easier communication between people from different countries as well. (a) discussed (b) found (c) made (d) used 50 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1. At the end of every meeting, each student group writes a suggestion for solving one major world problem. (a) common (b) important (c) several (d) final 2. The events allow students to develop and strengthen important skills. (a) gain (b) use (c) compare (d) improve 3.Such activities challenge students' abilities to express themselves in a clear way. (a) test (b) repeat (c) study (d) avoid 4.International model United Nations meetings are largely based on the real United Nations. (a) probably (b) eagerly (c) necessarily (d) mainly 5.One of the main goals of the meetings is to develop effective communication skills. (a) friendly (b) efficient (c) systematic (d) basic Words in Context Choose the word that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary. career convey divide imaginary support 1.Students may also discuss and solve invented problems, such as ________________ wars or natural disasters. 2.Such activities challenge students' abilities to ________________ their thoughts in a clear, thoughtful way. 3.The events allow students to develop and strengthen s kills that are important for international ________________. such as politics or international law. 4.The meeting are even ________________ into many of the same groups, such as the UN Security Council and the World Health Organization. 5.Student groups then discuss their suggestion with the rest of the student representatives in order to get them to ________________ their suggestions. 51 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1.If someone joins an environmental club, then probably ________________. (a) the person likes to use many kinds of chemicals (b) the person is interested in preventing pollution (c) the person never uses public transportation 2.A thoughtful person will ________________. (a) put himself before others (b) be full of imagination (c) respect others' opinions 3.An open-minded person ________________. (a) doesn't like people who have a different opinion (b) is willing to accept different views (c) doesn’t care what others think Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. put a lot of emphasis give them play be exposed to this experience often an advantage over on 1.Students ________________ a lot of ideas and information that they would not normally consider. 2.Model UN organizers________________ expressing oneself in polite ways. 3.This experience often ________________ schoolmates. 4.students often________________ for countries other than their own. 52 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1.Now, I am eager to share some of my fantastic experiences. (a) happy (c) patient (d) shocked (b) anxious 2.lived abroad as an international exchange student for three months. (a) overseas (b) greatly (c) beneath (d)especially 3.Sometimes they would pour oil on pigs and set them on fire. (a) remove (b) play (c) burn (d) throw 4.Some elephants actually trampled the soldiers on their side. (a) tickled (c) crushed (d) tempted (b) saved 5.The Romans discovered that elephants were afraid of pigs (a)searched (b)found out (c)revealed (d)disappointed Words in Context Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary. come up with squeal harm terrified return 1.The elephants were afraid of pigs and the ________________ sounds pigs made. 2.Roman soldiers found that if they broke the line,the elephants would charge by and the soldiers would be out of ________________ ’s way. 3.the elephants by the burning pigs and the squealing noises, would turn and ran. 4.The Romans were forced to________________ effective ways of fighting against the giant animals. 5. Last week, I ________________ from England after three months of living abroad as an international exchange student. 53 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1. If something is not entirely true then________________. (A) it is always wrong (B) it is partially true (C) it is absolutely true 2.If an animal is breathing, ________________. (A) it is dead (B) it is young (C) it is alive 3.if you spend something it will ________________. (A) become less (B) stay the same (C) increase in amount Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks Change the forms if necessary. attend common improve below the water's surface regular school classes dramatically knowledge 1. Last year, I________________ in an English middle school. 2. Because I had to speak English all the time my English skills________________. 3. It is ________________ that spiders use their webs to trap insects. 4.The European water spider mates raises its young and feeds on aquatic insects ________________. 54 Analogy Choose the word that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. career enter metal play similarity solution 1. stop : continue = ________________ : exit 2. math : subject = teacher :________________ 3. cheese : milk = can :________________ 4. singer : concert = actor : ________________ 5. question : answer = problem :________________ 6. leave : stay = difference :________________ Idioms in Context Complete the sentences using the idioms in the box. Change the forms if necessary. come away with out of harm's way feed on result in make sure work on 1. Roman soldiers found that if they broke the line, the elephants would charge by, and the soldiers would be ________________. 2. The European water spider raises its young, and ________________ aquatic insects below the water’s surface. 3.In addition to________________ basic communication, students at the meetings try to express themselves in polite ways. 4.In order to protect citizens government laws ________________ that factories throw harmful chemicals away safely. 5. When the meetings are over7 students usually________________ a much better understanding of people in different cultures. 6. The production of tires ________________a lot of very harmful chemicals. 55 Paraphrasing Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 1. I am eager to share some of my fantastic experiences. I can't ________________ to talk about some wonderful things that I experienced. (a) pretend (b)find (c) resemble (d) wait 2.One of the main goals of the meetings is to develop effective communication skills. ________________ effectiveness in communication skills is one of the main goals of the meetings. (a) Increasing (b)Collecting (c)Considering (d)Reducing 3.Enemies of Rome believed the key to defeating the Roman army was to cause fear and confusion among its soldiers. Enemies of Rome thought that they could beat the Roman army by________________ and confusing its soldiers (a) stopping (b)terrifying (c)surprising (d)holding 4.Because I had to speak English all the time my English s kills improved dramatically. I always spoke English so I made a ________________ improvement in my English skills. (a) Small (b) significant (c) similar (d) difficult 5. The water spider's web works much the same as a diving bell. The water spider's web and a diving bell almost have the same________________. (a) function (b) characteristic (c) quality (d) weight 6.The Romans were forced to come up with effective ways of fighting against the giant animals. The Romans had to________________ successful ways to fight the beasts. (a) think of (b) turn up (c) grow up (d) cut down 56 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1. Vermeer is considered to be one of Holland’s best painters. (a) respected (c) promoted (d) limited (b) regarded 2.The dealer was accused of selling national treasures to the enemy. (a) foe (c) promoted (d) foreigner (b) friend 3.The dealer fooled the art world and the Nazis. (a) hated (c) deceived (b) liked (d) misunderstood 4.The dealer had claimed that the forgeries were real. (a) maintained (b) confessed (c) defined (d) thought 5.The dealer revealed that the paintings were forgeries. (a) hid (c) contented (d) remembered (b) disclosed Words in Context Choose the word that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary. arrest punishment invade work obscure 1.A Dutch art dealer was ________________ for secretly selling paintings by Vermeer. 2. The Nazis________________ Holland during the war. 3. To avoid the________________ for the serious crime, he revealed that the paintings were forgeries. 4. The forgeries looked like Vermeer's other ________________. 5. The forgeries were from a(n) ________________ period early in Vermeer's art care. 57 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1. If someone convinces other people, then probably________________. (a) the person is really handsome (b) the person is very reliable (c) the person is very rich 2.A criminal should ________________. (a) be sent to prison (b) study at school (c) be respected 3.If someone does not bother to do something, then probably________________. (a) the person thinks it is not necessary to do so (b) the person thinks it is essential to do so (c) the person thinks it is difficult to do so Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. be accepted exactly highly similar respect to like as 1. The new discoveries look________________ the known works of Vermeer. 2. Once the art dealer's first forgeries________________ real, he was free to make more. 3. The new discoveries did not look________________ the known worKs of Vermeer. 4. Because people________________ von Bode other experts began praising the “new discoveries.” 58 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1.The girls clapped eagerly. (b) enthusiastically (a) calmly (c) unwillingly 2.Some of the girls laughed, but Juana was disappointed. (a) satisfied (b) frightened (c) disheartened (d) noisily (d) surprised 3.Hao explained many new ideas for improving the class and the boys concurred. (a) agreed (b) dissented (c) clapped (d) laughed 4.'Your votes, please,” Mrs. Hamid requested. (a) understood (b) stopped (c) demanded (d) concluded 5.Nearly all of boys supported Hao's ideas. (a) quickly (b) almost (c) surely (d)truly Words in Context Choose the word that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary cheer treatment deserve vote effective 1.At the end of Hao's speech, the boys stood up and ________________. 2.Brenda was her best friend, but Juana really thought Hao________________ to be president. 3.Many early medical methods, such as the use of certain herbs, are still________________ today. 4.Everyone was talking about the election. Naturally, all the girls wanted to________________ for Brenda. 5.There are some seriously misguided medical practices. One such medical practice was mercury ________________. 59 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence 1.A highly poisonous substance may ________________. (a) be very harmful to our health (b) be very rare and expensive (c) be very useful for medical purposes 2.If Wendy saw something for a split second, then probably________________. (a) she did not like it (b) she did not know what it was (c) she did not tell her family about it 3.f someone looks scary. then probably________________. (a) children will not like him (b) children will be kind to him (c) children will laugh at him Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. end cure flash of infectious lightning up diseases for 1. Doctors gave mercury to patients as a(n) ________________ the disease. 2. Doctors thought that they could cure a number of ________________ by using mercury 3. Doctors would give the patients even more mercury and sometimes ________________ killing them. 4. Late on a stormy night, there was a(n) ________________. 60 Analogy Choose the word that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the career criminal empire fake obscure trigger original pair. 1.picture : painter = crime 2.flashlight : switch = gun : ________________ : ________________ 3.artist :work = forger :________________ 4.mercury :metal = lawyer : ________________ 5.president :country = emperor: ________________ 6.wide : narrow = famous : ________________ Idioms in Context come a long way spy on get out of turn on hang out with vote for Complete the sentences using the idioms in the box. Change the forms if necessary. 1. Instead of running around the school grounds, try ________________ your friends under the trees. 2.Try finding a seat away from the windows. It really helps ________________ the sun. 3.Everyone was talking about the election. Naturally, all the girls wanted to ________________ Brenda. 4.Medical science has ________________ from its beginnings. 5. Henry ________________ his flashlight at the moment. 6.“Let’s ________________ him,” Henry suggested. They sneaked next door. 61 Paraphrasing Choose the word that best completes each sentence. 1.Art historians did not expect the “new discoveries” to look exactly like the known works of Vermeer. Art historians thought the “new discoveries” wouldn't look very ________________ to the known works of Vermeer. (a) different (b) similar (c) huge (d)positive 2.Most people now know that mercury is highly poisonous.. It is now common sense that mercury is a very ________________ substance (a) hard (b) pure (c) harmful (d) oily 3.Juana really thought Hao deserved to be president. Juana really thought Hao was the ________________ person to become president (a) strange (b) unrealistic (c) best (d) disappointing 4.At the end of Hao's speech, the boys stood up and cheered. When Hao ended his speech, the boys stood up and showed their ________________ for him. (a) disappointment (b) support (c) objection (d) votes 5.The doctors believed the mercury wasn't working. The mercury was believed to be ________________ (a) expensive (b) packed (c) ineffective by the (d) doctors. useful 6.Hao explained many new ideas for improving the class and the boys concurred. When Hao explained many new ideas for improving the class, they were ________________ by the boys. (a) rejected (b) ignored (c) discussed (d) accepted 62 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1.Teachers will be serving refreshing ice drinks all day long. (a) offering (b) organizing (c) selling (d) tasting 2.Bring the whole family to the school this Saturday and join in the fun. (a) same (b) close (c) some (d)entire 3.Be sure to buy a selection of delicious cookies, cakes, bread and pies. (a) pleasant (b) small (c)tasty (d)fresh 4. I, too. am concerned about exam scores. (a) worried (b) excited (c)disappointed (d)terrified 5.In my opinion, schools should focus less on exams and more on other ways of learning. (a) imagination (b) feeling (c) view (d) sense Words in Context choose the word that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary. anxious sample continue take raise 1. In the assembly hall, you can ________________ tasty baked goods made by Boulderville parents. 2. The fun begins at noon and ________________ until7 p.m. 3. At this time of year, many students feel ________________ while they wait to find out their exam scores. 4. It’s time for the Boulderville Middle School yearly bake sale and fun day. The money ________________ will be used for a new gymnasium. 5. Those who get high scores are good at ________________ exams. 63 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1. If something has changed its direction,then ________________. (a) it has stopped moving (b) it has made a turn (c) it has slowed down 2.A car that has pulled up to the curb is ________________. (a) driving past the curb (b) not moving right now (c) driving over the speed limit 3.f somebody bends down, then probably ________________. (a) the person is using a ladder (b) the person is too weak to move (c) the person is trying to pick something up Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary. focus scratch prepare for spare exams on a little change his head 1.The time we spend could be spent ________________ sharing ideas instead of memorizing facts. 2.Students would learn more at school if they could ________________ learning together with other students in class and with the teacher. 3.Can you ________________ ?” the old man asked Grace. 4.The old man ________________ . “I guess I just forgot,” he answered, laughing. 64 Synonyms Choose the synonym for the underlined word. 1.Fires are still a danger in every major city today. (a) foreign (b) ancient (c) crowded (d) 2.The worst damage happened in poor neighborhoods. (a) caused (b) attended (c) formed (d) occurred 3.There are no accurate records of how many people died in the fire (a) precise (b) furious (c) fond (d) actual main 4.When the fire happened, people in London were already struggling to survive a large plague outbreak. (a) striving (b) starting (c) learning (d)leading 5.The fire caused severe damage. Ultimately, however, it also positively affected the city. (a) supported (b) controlled (c) influenced (d) managed Words in Context Choose the word that best completes each sentence. Change the forms if necessary. cause packed destroy unfortunately historic 1. The ________________ Fire of London was a severe example of the damage fire can cause The Great Fire of London ________________ much of central London. 3.There are no accurate records of how many people died in the fire. ________________ the government did not record the deaths of poor people in those early times. 4.London's housing troubles were a major ________________ of the problem. 5.Much of central London consisted of closely ________________ and poorly made wooden buildings. 65 Definition & Logic Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each sentence. 1.If someone has an ability to attract people, then probably ________________. (a) the person has a lot of friends (b) the person wants money from them (c) the person feels unhappy about them 2.A solid house will ________________. (a) not last for a long time (b) not easily collapse during an earthquake (c) not be popular among buyers 3.An improved garbage collection will ________________. (a) be a serious problem (b) make an area more attractive to rats (c) have a positive effect on public health Collocations in Context Make collocations to fill in the blanks. Change the forms if necessary catch the carrier create spread an unhealthy environment the plague rapidly of the plaque 1. Closely packed wooden buildings________________ because germs travelled freely from home to home. 2. Rats brought fleas - ________________. 3. The disease________________ throughout the city. 4. People________________ from flea bites. 66 Analogy Choose the word that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. disaster disease dividend messy increase 1. Spring: season = fire : 2. bee : insect 3. winner : medal =shareholder: ________________ 4. soft : rough 5. fire : extinguish = problem : ________________ 6. small : big solve ________________ = cancer: ________________ = clean : ________________ = decrease : ________________ Idioms in Context Complete the sentences using the idioms in the box. Change the forms if necessary. consist of pay attention to in general pull up out of control stare at 1. When business ________________ is good or bad in a particular industry, it can affect the stock prices of individual companies within that industry. 2.A black limousine________________ to the curb. The woman got in and the limousine drove away. 3.The old man________________ the pearl for a moment. 4.Without traffic rules, people tend to slow down and________________ each other. 5.The Great Fire of London burned________________ for three days. 6.At the time, much of central London________________ closely packed and poorly made wooden buildings. 67 Paraphrasing Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 1.In the assembly hall, you can sample tasty baked goods made by Boulderville parents. in the assembly hall, you can ________________ tasty baked goods prepared by Boulderville parents. (a) bring (b) buy (c) make (d) try 2.At this time of year, many students feel anxious while they wait to find out their exam scores. Around this time every year, many students feel nervous until their exam results. (a) come out (b) find out (c)turn in (d)fit in 3.The teachers tell us that exams are for testing how much we have learned. We are told that teachers give us exams ________________ they can test how much we have learned. (a) while (b) although (c) so that (d) unless 4.The disaster also positively affected the city. The disaster ________________ positive results to the city. (a) decreased (b) paid (c) invited (d) brought 5.Buying stock is a lot like playing a betting game. Buying stock and playing a betting game ________________each other. (a) are shared by (b) resemble (c) look for (d)are unrelated to 6.think that exams mostly just test how well people take exams! I believe that exams are mainly for testing people's________________ to take exams. (a) willingness (b) ability (c) tricks (d) behaviors 68