This text is for questions 16 – 17
Lecture Series
By Chin Pong
International Trade in
the Global Community
Sponsor:
The school of Business
Beaumont
University
Date
and Time: March 18, 19 and 20 at 7.30 P.M.
Location:
Sims Lecture Hall in the Carmichael Building
To
register: please call the Center
For Professional
Development 953-2703
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16.
What is
the purpose of the text?
A.
To
announce a lecture series.
B.
To
advertise the university.
C.
To announce
a trade fair.
D.
To recruit
students.
E.
To
register at the School of Business.
17.
Where will all the events be held?
A.
At
International Trade
B.
At the
School of Business
C.
In Sims
Lecture Hall
D.
In The
Center for Professional Development
E.
In the
Global Community Center
The text is for questions 18 to 19.
SALES MANAGER
Multinational
company seeks sales manager for its office products division.
Candidate
must have 10 years experience in sales development and management in the
field and the ability to motivate and train incoming sales staff.
Good
salary and benefits package.
Qualified
candidates should send their resumes to:
The Daily News,
Box 8552, 1627 Elm Street, Adelaide, Australia
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18.
What is
the text about?
A.
Multinational
company.
B.
A job
vacancy.
C.
Sales
manager.
D.
Sales
development.
E.
Benefits
package.
19.
Where
should applicants send their resumes?
A.
To the
company.
B.
To the
office product division.
C.
To the
sales manager.
D.
To the
sales staff.
E.
To the
Daily News.
Questions 20 to 23 refer to the following text
West Cornwall
The area that was once the
engine room of Britain’s mining industry has a haunting beauty. The towns of
Redruth and its sibling Camborne were West Cornwall’s mining heartland. It is
a place where one must spend time to recognize the beauty. Five kilometers to
the west, the village of Portreath overlooks an area of sand, book ended by
cliffs.
Portreath is the best village in
the area. It began as the playground of the Redruth Camborne miners. Now it
is slightly middle-class resort filled in summer with families on holidays.
In the mid 19th century the small harbour bustled with sailing vessels.
Cornwall’s mining land-scapes have been nominated for World Heritage
status. At dusk, we climb Cam Brea, an Iron Age settlement and hill fort
close to Redruth. We count more than a dozen mine chimneys against the
evening skyline. Standing on top of Cam Brea, it is hard to believe that 150
years ago these relics of the mining industry shrieked with the sound of
heavy machinery. Now, except for chirruping of the birds, all is silent.
If you’ve got the legs and the
stamina there’s no better way to get to know Cornwall’s wild Atlantic
seaboard than to hike it. The National Trust looks after 260 km of Cornish
coastline, sand dunes and sheltered bays for walkers. On a breezy day with
the sun flitting in and out of clouds, we take the local bus from Redruth to
St Agnes and hike 12 km south to Portreath.
The 18 km cycling trail is the
best in that part of the country. It takes you from Portreath in the west to
the river at Devoran in the southeast. The path follows the tracks of the
horse drawn tramways that once hauled ore to the ports.
Surfing is popular on the beaches
of west Cornwall. There is always a hardly group of surfers in the waves in
all weather. New quay is the surf capital but there are plenty of good
beaches north towards Padstow and south to St Ives.
(Adapted
from article in week-end Australian, February, 2005)
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20. What does the
text mainly discuss?
A.
Cornwall’s mining land-scapes
B.
The Redruth Camborn miner
C.
The beauty of Britain’s mining industry
D.
Cornwall’s wild Atlantic
E. The best
Portreath area
21. What is the
main idea of the third paragraph?
A. World
Heritage status.
B. Chirruping of
the birds.
C. Standing on
top of Cam Brea.
D. Iron Age
settlement and hill fort.
E. Corwall’s
mining land-scapes.
22. What happened
if you had the legs and the stamina?
There is no … to know Cornwall’s wild
Atlantic seaboard than to hike it.
A. better method
to know
B. better way to
get
C. good method
to reach
D. good way to
touch
E. better way to
arrive
23. “Standing on
top of Cam Brea, it is hard to believe that 150 years ago these relics of the
mining industry shrieked with the sound of heavy machinery.” (Paragraph
3)
The underlined word has the same meaning
as … .
A. influenced
B. shouted
C. made
D. cried
E. voiced
Questions 24 to 26 refer to the following text!
Robert
Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years ago. He was also
partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was strolling near his home
when a thunderstorm approached. He took refuge under a tree and was struck by
lighting. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later,
lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in
bed. A short time later, he woke; his legs were numb and he was trembling, but
when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room fading in and
out in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in
nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing
apparently from the flash or lighting, but they are unable to explain the
occurrence. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that,
since Edwards lost his sight as a result of trauma in a terrible accident,
perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another trauma.
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24. What is the
topic of the story?
A. Robert
Edwards’ blindness.
B. Robert
Edwards’ accident.
C. Robert
Edwards’ suffering.
D. Robert
Edwards’ tragedy.
E. Robert
Edwards’ life.
25. What was the
first thing that Robert Edwards saw after being struck by lighting?
A. his wife.
B. lighting.
C. a clock.
D. a tree.
E. a car.
26. What was
Edwards doing when he was struck by lighting?
A. hiding from
the storm under a tree.
B. lying on the
ground.
C. climbing a
tree.
D. driving a
car.
E. staying at
home.
The text is for questions 27 to 30.
Copenhagen (Reuter): A United Nation summit to fight poverty,
unemployment, and social injustice marked international Women’s Day yesterday
by declaring that women were the biggest victims of all three.
“There is no single group which illustrates the three themes of this
conference better than women. The highest percentage of employed are women,
the poorest of the poor are women, the socially marginalized and excluded are
women” UN Secretary-General Boutros Ghalli said in speech.
“Poverty cannot be eliminated, productive employment cannot be expanded
and social integration cannot achieve unless women wholly and equitably participate in social development,” he
added.
The United Nations estimates that about 1.3 billion people live in
chronic poverty and that 70 percent are female. Over the past 20 years the
number of women in extreme poverty grew by 50 percent while the rate for men
was 30 percent, U.N data shows.
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27. What is the
aim of the United Nations summit conference based on the above text?
A. To declare
the three themes at the conference.
B. To fight
poverty, unemployment, and social injustice.
C. To eliminate
unemployment.
D. To expand
productive employment.
E. To
participate in social development.
28. “… unless women wholly and equitably participate
in social development.” (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word
is similar to … .
A. attend
B. postpone
C. take part
D. prevent
E. expand
29. What is the
main idea of paragraph 4?
A. 70 percent of
female.
B. Poverty in
the world.
C. The
conference for women.
D. The United
Nation summit attended by Secretary-General.
E. The United Nations
estimation about the number of women in poverty.
30. Which of the
following statement is TRUE according to the text?
A.
The number of women
in extreme poverty grew by 50 percent over the past 20 years.
B.
Poverty,
unemployment, and social injustice marked the conference.
C.
Productive employment
can be expanded in the world.
D.
There are four themes
in the conference.
E.
Poverty can be
eliminated soon.
The text is for questions 31 to 34.
Most countries have their own myths and legends. These are stories
about the early history of a place or a group of people. Famous legends in
Indonesia are Si Malin Kundang from West Java, Sangkuriang from West Java,
and Calon Arang from Bali.
The Aboriginal people of Australia have many legends. The most famous of these are called the
Dreamtime. The Dreamtime explains the origin and culture of the land and its
people. Some people say Aboriginal culture dates back 65,000 years. Amazing!
The Dreamtime contains many parts. As with other cultures it explains how the
Earth was formed and how humans were created. There are Gods and Goddesses
–some who were kind hearted and some were cruel. Each tribe has its own
individual Dreamtime story but many of them have similar parts to the story.
The Dreamtime stories are passed down to the next generation through story
telling and dancing and painting. Nothing is written down and there are no TV
series about it either.
Taken from KGRE, page 10, June
2007.
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31. What is the
text about?
A. Myths and
legends.
B. Malin Kundang
from West Sumatra.
C. Sangkuriang
from West Java.
D. Calon Arang
from Bali.
E. Dreamtime
from Australia.
32. “The
Aboriginal people of Australia have many legends. The most famous of
these are called the
Dreamtime.” (Paragraph 2).
The synonym of the
underlined word is … .
A. beautiful
B. attractive
C. well-known
D. interesting
E. boring
33. What is the
most famous legends from the Aboriginal people of Australia?
A. God and
Goddesses.
B. The Earth.
C. Dancing and
Painting.
D. The
Dreamtime.
E. Calon Arang.
34. Which of the
following statement is TRUE according to the text?
A. Most
countries don’t have the own myths and legends.
B. The Dreamtime
isn’t the story about the Aboriginal culture.
C. The Dreamtime
stories are passed down to the next generation through story telling and
dancing and painting.
D. The Dreamtime
are written down and made into TV Series.
E. The
Aboriginal people of Australia don’t have any legends.
This text is for questions 35 to 48
The largest of the world’s 17 penguin species,
emperor penguins stand nearly four feet and weigh up to 90 pounds. These sea
birds never set foot on dry land. (1) An estimated 200,000 breeding pairs live
in about 40 penguin colonies scattered along the coasts of Antarctica. (2)
Their waterproofed feathers, flipper-like wings, and streamlined bodies make
them excellent swimmers and divers. On ice they can travel distances up to 50
miles by “tobogganing”—gliding on their stomachs while pushing with their wings
and feet.
(3) Emperor penguins
breed during the Antarctic winter in some of the world’s most severe weather
conditions (temperatures of –80 F and winds up to 112 miles per hour). Breeding
during the winter allows chicks to mature in midsummer when food is plentiful.
After the female lays a single egg, the male holds it in a fold of skin near
his feet for a two-month incubation period. During this time he huddles with
other males to keep warm. (4) The male moves very little and does not eat,
usually losing up to a third of his body weight. Meanwhile the females go to
sea and dive for fish so that when they return they can feed and care for the
newly hatched chicks. After the male restores his body weight, both parents
take turns caring for their young.
The world’s emperor
penguin population declined in the last 50 years due to a period of warming
ocean temperatures. Warm water shrinks ice cover and reduces the population of
krill—a small crustacean that is the emperor penguin’s staple food. Today the
emperor penguin population has stabilized, but warming trends could again
threaten this magnificent sea bird.
35. What is the author’s main purpose in this
passage?
A.
to
describe the recent plight of the emperor penguin
B.
to show
the differences between penguin species
C.
to show
the similarity among penguin species
D.
to
describe the characteristics and breeding practice of the emperor penguin
E.
to
describe the eating habits of the emperor penguin
36. Which of the following is NOT true of the
emperor penguin?
A. They can travel 50 miles by gliding.
B.
The
world’s emperor penguin population
decreased because of a period of warming ocean temperature
C. They breed during Antarctic summer.
D. The male incubates the egg.
E. They can withstand severe weather.
37. The word ‘stabilized’
in the last sentence paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___
A.
held
steady.
B.
increased.
C.
slowed.
D.
fluctuated.
E.
Developed
38. Why do male emperor penguins form a huddle?
A.
to protect
the eggs from sea lions
B.
to share
their food supply
C.
to
maintain body heat in harsh temperatures
D.
to share
parenting advice
E.
to keep
their food fresh
This text is for
questions 39 to 42
If we can agree that government has some roles to play in our
lives, then let's at least make it a positive one. Consider the benefits of
free, fully-subsidized public transportation.
First, it will motivate more people to leave their cars at home.
Think of the reduction in pollution and traffic jams and insurance costs due
to accidents. Greener cities, safer cities, more liveable cities. More room
for parks and trees. Think of the money we'll all save by consuming less gas,
spending less frequently on car repairs, and so on. That money will stay in
our wallets and we could then turn around and give the economy a boost by
spending it on other consumer goods or services. More jobs.
Secondly, we must consider the health benefits. We'll all walk a
little more. This will reduce visits to doctors' offices and hospitals
because we'll be healthier. We'll have improved blood pressure, lower stress
and possibly a better complexion.
In addition, free transportation will encourage us to enjoy the
company of our friends and family. It will become much more feasible to
safely drink another glass of wine at the restaurant or have that extra beer
at the family gathering. We'll avoid the worry of getting behind the wheel
with a blood-alcohol level that's above the legal limit. Fewer accidents,
fewer tragedies, lower costs of policing and reduced court backlogs. The
increased public expense in transportation should pay off in the form of
reduced health care costs and a safer society.
Then, think about some of the other social benefits: imagine how
much we'll learn from each other when we share rides instead of sitting in
isolation in our cars. Talking to the neighbors might come back into fashion.
More people will meet and talk and maybe even help each other.
Having someone else drive us will also give us more time for
reading books and newspapers. So, park your car and use it for your dream
vacation.
No more fumbling for change, just hop on and off the streetcar or
bus wherever and whenever you like. What a great idea, especially for those
who live in crowded, polluted cities. It will renew life on our streets.
So I can't agree more with this proposition. Let's go for it!
Source:
Inter-language: English for Senior High School Students XI Science and Social
Study Program.
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39. What is the text about?
A.
The
pollution is caused by cars.
B.
Public
transportation should be free.
C.
Cars are
the main cause of traffic jam.
D.
How to
leave our cars at home.
E.
The
subsidized fuel.
40. Whom is the text for?
A.
Government.
B.
Car
buyers.
C.
People.
D.
Drivers.
E.
The
writer's family.
41. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To amuse people about the plan of making free
public transportation.
B. To describe the benefits of free public
transportation.
C. To ask the government giving fully-subsidized
public transportation.
D. To persuade the readers that free public
transportation is beneficial.
E. To inform the readers about the plan of making
free public transportation.
42. "Consider
the benefits of free ...
." (Paragraph 1). The underlined word is similar to ... .
A. improvements
B. increases
C. captures
D. helps
E. advantages
This text is for questions 43 to 46
2012 Film Review
2012 is Roland Emmerich’s film which uses
the Mayan calendar and other end-of-days prophecies for their doomsday
scenario. It imagines the world coming to an end in 2012.
2012
film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It
starts when Cusack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as
freeways and skyscrapers crumble all around him from the sock of a 10.5
earthquake. The preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling. The climax
occurs aboard the giant ark when an equipment malfunction almost threatens
the entire mission.
Unfortunately,
the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the requisite clarity. In
2012 film, Emmerich leaves us befuddled as to exactly what is happening to
whom. However, Emmerich’s 2012 deserves credit for offbeat casting. Cusack
supplies his trademark hangdog charm. McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever
as Peet’s cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the tormented
president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of
anguish to a stock role. Platt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and
Woody Harrelson also chews the scenery as a bug-eyed radio prophet trying to
warn his listeners about Armageddon.
All
in one, 2012’s cinematography, production design and visual effects are
awards-worthy. Music also propels the
movie. It presents American idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.
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43. What is the
purpose of the text?
A. To entertain
the readers with the film
B. To explain
how film happens
C. To tell how
to make a film orderly
D. To tell
people that film is the case
E. To review a
creative work of art
44. Here are the
strengths of the film EXCEPT ___
A. 2012 is
filmed based on the Myan calendar and other end-of-days prophecies.
B. Emmerich
doesn’t give clear description to exactly what is happening to whom.
C. The actors
and actresses show their best performance in this film.
D. The music
propels the film so well.
E. Its
cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-worthy.
45. After
reading the review, how would you judge this film? It is ... .
A. Bad.
B. Fait.
C. Not
bad.
D. Mediocre.
E. Excellent.
46. “… uses the
Mayan calendar and other end-of-days prophecies for their doomsday
scenario,” (Paragraph 1)
The
underlined word means ... .
A. prediction
B. orders
C. appeals
D. hopes
E. advices.
47. Arrange the following sentences into a good
recount text!
1. In Indonesia it’s ok to eat on public
transport.
2. She decided to take a public transport to
college.
3. One day Nani woke up late for lectures.
4. While she was eating, she
suddenly noticed that most of the passengers were looking at her and she wondered why.
5. Because she was late, she decided to have her
usual mixed-rice breakfast on the bus.
6. Later she found out that it is prohibited to
eat on public transport in Australia.
The best arrangement is .....
A.
3 – 4 – 5
– 6 – 2 – 1
B.
3 – 2 – 5
– 4 – 6 – 1
C.
3 – 2 – 1
– 6 – 4 – 5
D.
3 – 4 – 2
– 5 – 6 – 1
E.
3 – 4 - 6 – 1 – 2 – 5
For questions 48 to 50 fill in the
missing word with the most suitable one!
Computers are undoubtedly, used by almost all people in the
world. Computers provide people with
quicker, practical and useful works. People admit the superiority of
computers in their work. They can make use of the (48) …. product of technology
which brings many benefits for society, from children to adult.
(49)…..., computers certainly
do not promote physical activity. There are some students who are caught in
the mystique of this machine. They forgot about lunch, forget to rest and
even want to skip from after school-activities. Even, those who hold strong
oppositions about this machine, they say that this machine fail to (50)...… its users some
of emotions that are desirable in human beings. In fact some preliminary
research has shown that prolong exposure to computerized testing situations has
resulted students in being surly and often abusive to each other.
So, whatever
opinion a person holds, try to bear in the mind that computers not only bring
some benefits but also cause some problems.
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48.
A. used
B. sophisticated
C. disordered
D. imitated
E. hesitated
49.
A. Therefore
B. Hence
C. In addition
D. However
E. Furthermore
50. A. ignore
B. neglect
C. stimulate
D. permit
E. allow
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