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<QSN> According to the passage, a panopticon is _ . <ANS> a place where everything can be seen by others

<distractor> a prison cell <distractor> a house that is transparent <distractor> a tower that provides a broad view

<QSN> Why does the author say that panopticon is already here? <ANS> Because our actions are observed and recorded in many cases.

<distractor> Because our privacy is completely transparent. <distractor> Because we are all prisoners m our own homes. <distractor> Because we are always afraid that someone might be watching us

<QSN> A key difference between prison panopticon and panopticon in our daily life is that _ . <ANS> prisoners know that they may be being watched, but we often don't

<distractor> prisoners can see their observers, but we can't <distractor> prisoners are more protected in their panopticon than we are in ours <distractor> prisoners are less observed about privacy issues than technology users

<QSN> What inspired Morioka to open such a bookstore? <ANS> His working experience.

<distractor> A Swedish novel. <distractor> His present partner. <distractor> A bookstore clerk.

<QSN> Why is Morioka Shoten unique? <ANS> It sells various copies of a book in a week.

<distractor> It is popular with foreigners . <distractor> It sells books of different topics. <distractor> It is decorated with colorful flowers.

<QSN> Why does Morioka encourage authors to hold talks? <ANS> To help readers make more friends.

<distractor> To introduce his bookstore. <distractor> To advocate his philosophy. <distractor> To make books better understood.

<QSN> What's the author's opinion about the bookstore's future? <ANS> Promising.

<distractor> Risky. <distractor> Unpredictable. <distractor> Hopeless.

<QSN> When the author asked his mother to buy him shirts, she _ . <ANS> asked him to try to manage their money

<distractor> advised him to earn money by himself <distractor> persuaded him not to buy them patiently <distractor> agreed to buy them for him immediately

<QSN> What do we learn about the author? <ANS> He now works as a doctor.

<distractor> He disliked watching TV as a kid. <distractor> He received little formal education. <distractor> He often did housework when young.

<QSN> In writing the passage, the author mainly shows us _ . <ANS> his mother's great influence on his development

<distractor> the happy relationships in his family <distractor> the benefits of reading for young children <distractor> the importance of formal education for adults

<QSN> What do we know about the author? <ANS> He made a study of many farms before buying.

<distractor> He wanted to buy the oldest farm near where he lived. <distractor> He made money by buying and selling farms. <distractor> He had the money to buy the best farm in the country.

<QSN> Why did the author decide to buy the Hollowell place? <ANS> It was in a good position.

<distractor> It was of good market value. <distractor> It was next to the highway. <distractor> It was behind a nice garden.

<QSN> Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry? <ANS> He wanted to keep the farm as it was.

<distractor> He was afraid the owner might changes his mind. <distractor> He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm. <distractor> He was eager to become a farm owner.

<QSN> What does the author believe as important in life? <ANS> To be free from worries

<distractor> To own a farm <distractor> To satisfy his needs <distractor> To live in the countryside

<QSN> How does Melanie differ from other athletes,according to the writer? <ANS> She expresses herself differently.

<distractor> She worries less than they do. <distractor> Her family background is not like theirs. <distractor> Her aims are different from theirs.

<QSN> What upset Melanie during the National Championships? <ANS> She made a mistake during part of the race.

<distractor> She was tricked by another competitor. <distractor> She realized she couldn't cycle as fast as she thought. <distractor> She felt she had let her team-mates down.

<QSN> What is Melanie trying to persuade her parents to do? <ANS> Buy an expensive bike for her.

<distractor> Give her half the cost of a bike. <distractor> Pay for her to go to New Zealand. <distractor> Let her compete in longer races.

<QSN> What does Melanie say about her relationships with her teammates? <ANS> She only discusses the triathlon with them.

<distractor> She would like to see them more often. <distractor> She thinks they find her way of life strange. <distractor> She dislikes discussing boys or clothes with them.

<QSN> Why is the move of US significant? <ANS> Around half of all lion hunting in Africa is conducted by Americans.

<distractor> The lions have been killed and imported by American hunters. <distractor> That is due to habitat loss and hunting by locals and foreign tourists. <distractor> The money from lion hunting has been used to help communities in Africa .

<QSN> Where do most of the lion hunters come from? <ANS> America.

<distractor> Southern Africa. <distractor> Eastern Africa. <distractor> India.

<QSN> What may be the result of the move? <ANS> The import of lion parts will be strictly limited.

<distractor> Lion-hunting will be illegal all over the world. <distractor> communities in Africa will benefit a lot. <distractor> Lion parts will never be legally obtained.

<QSN> When taking an exam, you are advised _ . <ANS> to first answer the questions which are easier to you.

<distractor> to depend on your first impulse to answer the questions. <distractor> to search the test paper for all the answers to the questions. <distractor> to give up the questions whose answers you don't know.

<QSN> It is common that many students _ . <ANS> don't believe in their first impulse.

<distractor> pay much attention to their testing skills. <distractor> often give up a difficult test halfway. <distractor> often get higher results by cheating.

<QSN> What would be the best title of the passage? <ANS> Effective Test Taking Skills.

<distractor> Effective Studying Methods. <distractor> Getting Better Exam Results. <distractor> Being Successful Students.

<QSN> Which word can best describe Glenn Cunningham according to the author? <ANS> Determined

<distractor> Miserable <distractor> Unfortunate <distractor> Disabled

<QSN> Glenn got seriously burned _ . <ANS> when he was probably younger than ten

<distractor> when he was playing near the stove <distractor> when he went to set fire to the schoolhouse <distractor> when his teachers were lighting the fire

<QSN> Which cannot be inferred from the passage? <ANS> Glenn didn't catch what the doctor told his mother so he didn't worry about his burns.

<distractor> Glenn decided to survive though his lower part of body had lost the sense of feeling. <distractor> Glenn struggled to stand up by dragging along the fence and other supportable matters. <distractor> Glenn never stopped practicing walking and running, even after he ran first in the race.

<QSN> The doctor advised Glenn's mother to let Glenn die because the doctor was too _ . <ANS> practical

<distractor> unskillful <distractor> subjective <distractor> irresponsible

<QSN> This passage mainly tells us _ . <ANS> who invented the first car

<distractor> how the first car was made <distractor> about Henry Ford's family <distractor> Henry Ford's interest in cars

<QSN> Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this text? <ANS> Henry's father.

<distractor> Henry's family. <distractor> Henry's brothers and sisters. <distractor> Henry's mother.

<QSN> Henry had to work hard in the shop because _ . <ANS> he had to support his family

<distractor> he wanted to open a company of his own <distractor> his mother was ill and needed treatment <distractor> his father used to drink a lot

<QSN> From Henry Ford's example we can see that _ . <ANS> Hard work leads to success

<distractor> Poverty is good for us <distractor> His car is of high quality <distractor> His car is popular all over the world

<QSN> Computer newspapers and magazines have all the advantages except that _ . <ANS> they are more expensive than traditional newspapers

<distractor> you can choose the kind of voice you like to hear <distractor> you can get more information from them easily <distractor> you can easily store information for the future use

<QSN> We can infer from the passage that _ . <ANS> new things will replace the old ones in the future

<distractor> all technological developments are very important <distractor> traditional newspapers and magazines will disappear soon <distractor> traditional newspapers and magazines will be more popular

<QSN> The author writes the article to _ . <ANS> let people know the great development of the journalism

<distractor> tell readers what newspapers and magazines are like in the future <distractor> prove newspapers and magazines are not welcomed any more <distractor> say traditional newspapers and magazines are better than before

<QSN> What is the secret of happiness in the author's opinion? <ANS> Enthusiasm and good health.

<distractor> Success and wealth. <distractor> Gifts and self-confidence. <distractor> Knowledge and achievements.

<QSN> We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _ . <ANS> can work for about a month.

<distractor> is aged between 24 and 40. <distractor> may do some training work. <distractor> should deal with general duties.

<QSN> Which position is open to recent school graduates? <ANS> Accountants Assistant.

<distractor> Producer, London Kiss. <distractor> Father Christmas. <distractor> Software Trainer.

<QSN> What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited? <ANS> One having good computer knowledge.

<distractor> One with GCSE grade C level. <distractor> One with some office experience. <distractor> One trained in producing music programmes.

<QSN> What actually happened when the writer heard the loud sound at the first time? <ANS> The brake couldn't work because of the lost bolt.

<distractor> The car hit a rock and its tires were broken. <distractor> The car pulled over because of the steep road. <distractor> The car turned over because the bolt was missing.

<QSN> Which of the following words can best describe the volunteer? <ANS> Kindhearted and patient.

<distractor> Humorous and helpful. <distractor> Patient and humorous. <distractor> Helpful and funny.

<QSN> What is the best title for the passage? <ANS> An angel in the mountains!

<distractor> A terrible accident in the mountains! <distractor> An unusual situation in the mountains! <distractor> An unbelievable sound in the mountains!

<QSN> What happened after the man being told he needed two more cents? <ANS> A woman offered a stamp to the man.

<distractor> The man went back to his office immediately. <distractor> The man turned to a lady for help. <distractor> The man waited in line patiently.

<QSN> What can we learn about the author? <ANS> She believes people should participate in the world around them.

<distractor> She pays too much attention to privacy. <distractor> She confuses real barriers with false ones. <distractor> She insists all small things always have the greatest meaning.

<QSN> Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? <ANS> Artificial Barriers

<distractor> Unnecessary Separation <distractor> An Unforgettable Experience <distractor> The Kindness of People

<QSN> Which of the following statements is true? <ANS> Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.

<distractor> Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health. <distractor> Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional. <distractor> Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.

<QSN> According to the Q&A, _ . <ANS> Host's colleagues are insensitive

<distractor> The talk-show is to blame <distractor> Somebody's business is everybody's <distractor> Host's sister-in-law was on fertility pills

<QSN> What we can infer from the Q&A is _ . <ANS> Laskas doesn't seem to approve of Laws' trying to report what she sees

<distractor> The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the store <distractor> Children need care and attention, though not for all of them <distractor> Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the child's father

<QSN> Which Q&A mentioned transport? <ANS> The third.

<distractor> The first <distractor> The second. <distractor> None.

<QSN> Why can't some children follow their common sense? <ANS> Because they think all the children will do the same.

<distractor> Because they want to be liked by everybody. <distractor> Because they don't want to make fun of others. <distractor> Because they are curious about their new friends.

<QSN> When in pre-adolescence, who may children ask for suggestions? <ANS> Friends

<distractor> Parents <distractor> Teachers <distractor> Classmates

<QSN> It can be learnt from the text that the aging of the population in America _ . <ANS> has changed people's understanding of age

<distractor> has made people feel younger <distractor> has changed people's social position <distractor> has slowed down the country's social development

<QSN> "Act your age" means people should _ . <ANS> do the right thing at the right age

<distractor> be active when they are old <distractor> show respect for their parents young or old <distractor> take more physical exercise suitable to their age

<QSN> If a 25 - year - old man becomes general manager of a big firm, the writer of the text would most probably consider it _ . <ANS> normal

<distractor> wonderful <distractor> unbelievable <distractor> unreasonable

<QSN> By telling Mr. Doug Copp's rescue experiences, the writer tried to_. <ANS> make people accept some advice

<distractor> teach people how to avoid loss of life <distractor> support some traditional ideas <distractor> explain what is a triangle space

<QSN> Where will most probably a triangle space be formed? <ANS> Next to a desk.

<distractor> Under a desk. <distractor> In a doorway. <distractor> Next to collapsed roofs.

<QSN> If you are in bed when an earthquake happens, you should_. <ANS> lie close to your bed

<distractor> hide under your bed <distractor> head for the stairs <distractor> stay where you are

<QSN> Who has the highest probability to survive an earthquake? <ANS> Betty, lying besides a pile of magazines.

<distractor> John, standing in a doorway. <distractor> Sarah, hiding under a sofa. <distractor> David, standing next to a door.

<QSN> The students also demanded_,besides a change of program. <ANS> the right to choose their courses

<distractor> the right to choose their university <distractor> the right to choose their professors <distractor> the right to choose their degree

<QSN> What was the reaction of the colleges towards the students'demand? <ANS> A few educators disagreed with them.

<distractor> All the educators agreed with them. <distractor> None of the educators agreed with them. <distractor> A few educators agreed with them.

<QSN> Who is it that criticized the new system of education? <ANS> Graduates

<distractor> Parents <distractor> Employers <distractor> Educators

<QSN> In the opinion of the critics,the main problems are_. <ANS> the practical knowledge is impractical

<distractor> the general knowledge is too much <distractor> they learned too much useless knowledge <distractor> they are not able to use their knowledge effectively

<QSN> Roadside signs wired to traffic lights are not the best way to create a smooth passage because _ . <ANS> they are too costly and not widely used

<distractor> they are expensive and easily break <distractor> they are complex and confusing to drivers <distractor> they are theoretically possible but practically useless

<QSN> SignalGuru is an application used on _ . <ANS> a mobile phone

<distractor> a camera <distractor> a computer <distractor> a GPS system in one's car

<QSN> With the information it collects and processes, SignalGuru is able to _ . <ANS> allow drivers to adjust their speed

<distractor> help drivers avoid traffic accidents <distractor> change the traffic lights in advance <distractor> send information to all cell phones

<QSN> The tests in Cambridge and Singapore were impressive because SignalGuru _ . <ANS> functioned rather stably

<distractor> proved to be unreliable <distractor> operated at a high speed <distractor> understood drivers' schedules

<QSN> Which of the following is mentioned as one of the causes of bad breath? <ANS> Mental pressure.

<distractor> Tooth trouble. <distractor> Sulfur rich food. <distractor> Too much exercise.

<QSN> According to the passage, alcohol has something to do with bad breath mainly because _ . <ANS> it affects the normal flow of saliva

<distractor> it keeps offending bacteria from reproducing <distractor> its smell adds to bad breath <distractor> it kills some helpful bacteria

<QSN> Mouthwashes are not an effective cure for bad breath mainly because _ . <ANS> they can't get to all the offending bacteria

<distractor> they can't mask the bad odor long enough <distractor> their strong smell mixes with bad breath and makes it worse <distractor> they can't cover the thick layers of mucus

<QSN> We can infer from this passage that _ . <ANS> offensive breath can't easily be cured

<distractor> elderly people are less offended by bad breath <distractor> heavy drinkers are less affected by bad breath <distractor> offensive breath is less affected by alcohol

<QSN> The phrase "be at arm's length" probably means" _ ". <ANS> be as faraway as possible

<distractor> be as careful as possible <distractor> be as long as an arm <distractor> be as near as possible

<QSN> If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties, they will pay _ . <ANS> $315

<distractor> $ 455 <distractor> $ 200 <distractor> $250

<QSN> If your child joins in the Art Spot Birthday Parties, he will _ . <ANS> create his own art project

<distractor> swim in the 25-yard pool <distractor> spend half an hour to clean up <distractor> o activities with other kids

<QSN> What information can you get from the passage? <ANS> All of these birthday parties center on a special theme.

<distractor> You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you. <distractor> The number of people for these parties is limited. <distractor> ou need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties.

<QSN> What is the passage mainly about? <ANS> The effect of African elephants' search for food.

<distractor> Disappearance of African elephants. <distractor> Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants. <distractor> The eating habit of African elephants.

<QSN> According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? <ANS> African elephants have 300 pounds of plants every day, including small trees and underbushes.

<distractor> The African elephant is the largest animal on the earth. <distractor> The African elephant is in a way the builder of the environment like other land animals. <distractor> If the African elephant disappears, the whole ecosystem won't be affected.

<QSN> The passage is developed mainly by _ . <ANS> showing the effect and then explaining the causes

<distractor> pointing out similarities and differences <distractor> describing the changes in space order <distractor> giving examples

<QSN> In the "homestay" program, a visitor can _ . <ANS> improve the language ability

<distractor> learn more about holidays <distractor> understand his culture better <distractor> take part in foreign meetings

<QSN> The writer had wanted to visit London since _ . <ANS> a long time ago

<distractor> last month <distractor> the special meeting <distractor> her stay abroad

<QSN> The writer's host family _ . <ANS> was very kind to her

<distractor> went sight-seeing with her <distractor> had two white daughters <distractor> was interested in her activities

<QSN> From the passage, we know that the writer _ in London. <ANS> had a wonderful time

<distractor> wished to stay a little longer <distractor> had classes in many interesting places <distractor> helped the teacher take the students in a car

<QSN> The author considers that live classical music _ . <ANS> is exciting to both players and listeners

<distractor> is full of foreign terms <distractor> is too difficult to understand <distractor> is stranger than other amusements

<QSN> The passage is _ which focuses on live classical music. <ANS> an introduction

<distractor> a review <distractor> a conclusion <distractor> a summary

<QSN> When the author first saw Dad's lunch box notes, she felt _ . <ANS> awkward

<distractor> moved <distractor> proud <distractor> nervous

<QSN> What did the author put in the lunch boxes when her kids were in their teens? <ANS> Famous words of wisdom

<distractor> Words of love. <distractor> Pictures of flowers. <distractor> Drawings of their favorite animals.

<QSN> It can be inferred that _ . <ANS> the author's husband is an environmentalist.

<distractor> the author's grandson likes drawing pictures on napkins. <distractor> the author's children dislike making lunch box notes. <distractor> the author's friends all had their brand of lunch box notes.

<QSN> What's the best title for the text? <ANS> Lunches packed with love.

<distractor> Old generation's way of expressing love. <distractor> Different brands of lunch box notes. <distractor> Some interesting family traditions.

<QSN> What can we learn about the new study? <ANS> Its result is consistent with(...) the previously established ideas.

<distractor> It is led by Susan Turk Charles. <distractor> It focuses on the relationships between small talk and happiness. <distractor> Most of participants in it like to have deep conversations.

<QSN> According to Charles, _ . <ANS> deep conversations can make people happy

<distractor> small talk is not important <distractor> people are too busy to have deep conversations <distractor> people that make small talk often suffer from depression

<QSN> What can we learn from the text? <ANS> The study was creative and different from traditional studies

<distractor> The journal Psychological Science provided financial support for the study <distractor> The participants of the study needed to be well educated <distractor> The participants took off the recorder every 12.5 minute.

<QSN> 61.With the example of basketball players, the author shows _ . <ANS> that there are differences in people's abilities

<distractor> why certain people are poor readers <distractor> why some people are good basketball players <distractor> that good basketball players can be good readers

<QSN> 62. To improve their reading ability, people should _ . <ANS> have special help and practice

<distractor> work long and hard <distractor> take different forms of tests <distractor> try different reading materials

<QSN> 63.The experiments mentioned in the text show that _ . <ANS> almost all poor readers can make progress

<distractor> good readers seem to enjoy reading <distractor> causes of poor reading were difficult to find out <distractor> tests help people improve their reading ability

<QSN> 65. What's the purpose of the author's writing this passage? <ANS> To encourage people to improve their reading ability.

<distractor> To suggest that readers should do practice only in reading. <distractor> To tell us that readers can't improve their reading ability without special help. <distractor> To tell us that to be a good reader, one should be guided in the right way.

<QSN> The passage classifies(......) the desert plants according to _ . <ANS> the ways they take to deal with the typical climatic condition in desert

<distractor> their shape <distractor> how they use water <distractor> when they produce their seeds

<QSN> According to the passage, some desert plants drop their leaves _ . <ANS> so that the plants can evaporate less water

<distractor> because the temperature is too high <distractor> because they are drought resisters <distractor> so that the plants can store more water

<QSN> What interests the author most when he or she mentions succulents is that _ . <ANS> they have many ways of containing water

<distractor> they take thick cylindrical or even spherical shape <distractor> they are best--known in prefix = st1 /America <distractor> some of them can be very tiny

<QSN> The passage gives us an impression that _ . <ANS> the desert plants are shaped in a way as if them were designed by somebody on purpose

<distractor> more water is needed in desert so that more desert plants can grow there <distractor> more lands will be turned into desert if we do not try harder to save water in our daily life <distractor> the cacti are the most famous desert plants in America

<QSN> Doctors have long known that _ . <ANS> one may lose his hearing when he hears a terribly loud noise.

<distractor> one may become deaf when he hears a loud noise. <distractor> loud noises can cause damage to the hearing of the young people only <distractor> common sounds at home are not harmful to the ear

<QSN> This passage suggests that one's hearing _ . <ANS> will be damaged even if he has heard a loud noise for only little more than one second

<distractor> will be damaged even if he has heard a loud noise less than one second <distractor> will not be damaged if he has heard a loud noise for only little more than one second <distractor> will not be damaged if he has little more than one second to get ready