Câu 1: 

What would be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Communications in dolphins  B. Intelligent mammals in captivity 

C. Dolphins' social tendencies with humans  D. Complex patterns in dolphin life 

Câu 2: In line 2, the word vocalization is closest in meaning to _______.

A. making gestures  B. creating words  C. producing sounds  D. closing eyes 

Câu 3: According to paragraph 4, what do some marine biologists think about captive
dolphins?

A. Their relationships are too personal with marine biologists. 

B. They can't be considered accurate subjects for biological studies. 

C. They can communicate exactly the same as humans do.

D. They easily demonstrate how dolphins act in the wild.

Câu 4: All of the following are true about dolphin communication EXCEPT _______.

A. dolphins' squeals and squeaks sound conversational to the human ear 

B. dolphins' clicking sounds are sometimes used to greet humans 

C. communication using sounds and gestures occurs between dolphins 

 D. body language and gestures are used for communication with humans

Câu 5: In line 17, the word most refers to _______.

A. the majority of marine biologists  B. a few bottlenose dolphins 

C. a lot of bottlenose dolphins   D. the minority of marine biologists 

Question 1: What is the main topic of the passage?

A. The teaching of astronomy in state universities B. Stars on American coins
C. Colonial stamps and coins D. The star as national symbol of the United States
Question 2: The word “their” in line 1 refers to .
A. stars B. features C. coins D. colonies
Question 3: The word “bore” in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. carried B. drilled C. cost D. symbolized
Question 4: The expression “Curiously enough” is used in line 3 because the author finds it
strange that .
A. silver coins with fifteen stars appeared before coins with thirteen
B. Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union in 1794
C. no silver coins were issued until 1794
D. Tennessee was the first state to use half dimes
Question 5: Which of the following can be inferred about the order in which Kentucky,
Tennessee, and Vermont joined the Union?
A. Vermont and Kentucky joined at the same time
B. Kentucky joined before Tennessee and Vermont
C. Tennessee joined after Vermont and Kentucky
D. Vermont joined after Tennessee and Kentucky
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the denomination of an American
coin?
A. half cent B. half nickel C. half dime D. half-dollar
Question 7: Why was a coin produced in 1828 with only twelve stars?
A. There were twelve states at the time
B. There was a change in design policy
C. Tennessee had left the Union
D. The mint made a mistake
Câu 30 (TH): The word "digital" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. analogue B. numeracy C. numerous D. online
Câu 31 (NB): The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. friends B. online-only friends C. online gamers D. their teammates
Câu 32 (NB): According to the passage, what percentage of teens spend actual time with their friends?
A. 23% B. 25% C. 27% D. 55%
Câu 33 (TH): The following sentences are true, EXCEPT _____.
A. Most teenagers use video chat to maintain relationship with friends
B. New forms of communication play an important role in keeping friendships
C. According to the survey, more than half of teens have ever made new friends online
D. Teens only meet face-to-face one fifth of online friends they have made
Câu 34 (VD): What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The majority of teenage users agree that social media has negative consequences in their lives.
B. Thanks to social media, more than two thirds of teens are supported when they face with challenges
in their lives.
C. Boys are more likely to meet new friends than girls.
D. Most teens are not easy to give others their usernames when making new friends.
Câu 35 (TH): What is the synonym of the word "breakup” in the last paragraph?
A. commencing B. popularity C. termination D. divorce
âu 36 (VD): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The difference of making new friends between girls and boys.
B. Social media connects friendship.
C. Social media affects friendship too much.
D. Teenagers are making and keeping friends in a surprising way
Câu 46 (VD): According to paragraph 2, it is estimated by researchers that _____
A. 5000 patients could have been saved had there been enough medical equipment.
B. 5000 patients would not have needed ventilators had dexamethasone been used.
C. 5000 patients would likely have not died if they had been given dexamethasone.
D. 5000 patients could have avoided COVID-19 infection if they had used steroids.
Câu 47 (NB): The word 'it' in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. the finding B. the drug C. the pandemic D. the study
Câu 48 (VD): The word "elation” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. great confusion B. bitter anger C. deep regret D. immense joy
Câu 49 (VD): Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Before the dexamethasone research, hospitals had to give other drugs to COVID-19 patients.
B. Many health experts in the US still remain doubtful of the dexamethasone research's findings.
C. Dexamethasone is a type of steroid that is cheap and readily available in many pharmacies
D. Researchers found that dexamethasone can reduce mortality in severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Câu 50 (VD): What is the best title for this passage?
A. Doctors Under Pressure As COVID-19 Spreads B. Scientists Found Potential Treatment For COVID-19
C. The Lack of Drugs Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic D. Drugs Being Used to Treat COVID-19 Patients
Câu 1: The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers________.
A. more energy  B. more choices    C. caffeine   D. sugar
Câu 2: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to________.
A. one example   B. Red Bull      C.  the company      D. thirst quencher
Câu 3: According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an
energy drink gives people energy?
A. The number of beverage makers  B. The number of beverage makers 
C. The mixture of various ingredients     D. Natural chemicals in a person's body
Câu 4: The word “plausible” in the passage is closest in meaning to________.
A.  reasonable   B. unlikely    C. typical    D. impossible
Câu 5: What has Dr. Bauer probably researched?
A.  Vitamins and chemicals in the body    B. Energy drinks for teenage athletes
C. Countries where Red Bull is popular  D. Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults
Câu 6: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.
B. The makers of Red Bull say that it can a person.
C.  Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.
D.  It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.
Câu 7: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
B. Caffeine is bad for people to drink.
C. Red Bull is the best energy drink.
D.  it is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.
Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Can daydreams reduce the hours we sleep? B. How is daydreaming different from sleeping?
C. Who daydreams more, men or women? D. Why is daydreaming good for people?
Question 37. The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to________.
A. parts B. pictures C. devices D. scientists
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT involved in daydreaming?
A. One’s immediate environment. B. Several regions of the brain.
C. The “default” mode of thinking. D. The outside part of the brain.
Question 39. What does the brain focus on in the “default” mode?
A. A person’s immediate situation. B. Appropriate relationships. C. Itself. D. Routine actions.
Question 40. The word “wonder” in the passage is closest in meaning to________.
A. consume B. question C. drag D. celebrate
Question 41. According to the reading, which of the following would NOT be a result of letting the mind
wonder about things?
A. A job that needs close attention. B. A new invention.
C. A solution to a problem. D. A way to act in a relationship.
Question 42. What does Raichle mean by the quote used in the reading?
A. The brain develops one’s muscles. B. The brain and our muscles both need rest. 4
C. The brain is a lot like a muscle. D. The brain is different than a muscle.
1. More and more people want supermarkets to reduce the amount of plastic waste they produce. T
2. By 2025, many of the major supermarkets will have stopped using plastic in their in-house products.F
3. Supermarkets are still denying that plastic packaging can cause damage to our environment. F
4. Supermarkets are not telling people how much food they are actually wasting. T
5. There is a grocer in Berlin that doesn’t allow customers to use their own containers. F
6. Farmdrop doesn’t store large amounts of food and so doesn’t produce unnecessary waste. T
7. Farmers supplying food to Farmdrop get a small fraction of the price that customers pay. F
8. The author believes that small shops like Bulk Market and Farmdrop will eventually take over the
major supermarkets. F
Question 31: What is the event reported in the news?
A: Southern Thailand was hit by the haze from Indonesia
B: People suffered because of the haze from Indonesia
C: The flights were disrupted by the haze on Thursday.
D: The haze from Indonesia was the worst ever last year
Question 32: What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A: Thailand is the most polluted country in Asia
B: Thailand's pollution index reads 201-300
C: The haze reached a dangerous level
D: People living in Songkhla do a lot of reading
Question 33: The following actions are taken by the authorities in response to the haze
EXCEPT ______
A: closing sports stadiums B: sending students home
C: issuing warnings D: disrupting flights
Question 34: Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?
A: The pollution index in southern Thailand used to exceed 300.
B: Seven provinces in Thailand suffered from the haze
C: The haze reached a hazardous level in the city of Songkhla
D: The local authorities warned the citizens against going out
Question 35: The haze stayed longer in the southern Thailand because of ______
A: the fine particles of dust in the air B: the tropical weather in the area
C: the high pollution index D: the low speed of the wind
Question 36: The word "their" in the passage refers to ______
A: vulnerable people B: the elderly C: students D: stadiums
Question 37: The word "dispel" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______
A: solve B: eliminate C: discourage D: lessen

Question 1. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to which of the

following                       
A. middle Easterners and Africans      B. skulls

C. central Europeans and Australians       D. traits

Question 2. All of the following are true EXCEPT                               

Question 15: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A: three methods of gathering evidence are mentioned in the passage
B: the multi-regional model goes back further in history
C: the “Out of Africa” model has had more support from scholars
D: DNA studies offer one of the best ways in future to provide clear evidence
Question 3. The word “emergence” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning
to                         .
A. appearance     B. development      C. decline      D. complexity

Question 4. The word “slim” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to                        .

A. difficult      B. narrow       C. small     D. thin

Question 5. The passage primarily discusses which of the following                           

A. Two hypotheses and some evidence on the human origins debate.

B. The difficulites in obtaining agreement among theorists on the human origins debate.

C. That fossils remain very much a part of the human origins debate.

D. Evidence that supports the “Out of Africa” theory.

Question 6. According to the passage, the multi-regional evolution model posits far more
diverse roots for our kind because                                      
A. this has been supported by fossil evidence.

B. DNA from Neandertal appears to support multi-regionalism.

C. evidence from examinations of early modern human skulls has come from a number
of different parts of the world.

D. populations in different regions were linked through genetic and cultural exchange.

Question 7. Which of the following is NOT true about the two hypotheses?
A. Both hypotheses cite Africa as an originating location.

B. One hypothesis dates the emergence of homo sapiens much earlier than the other.

C. Genetic studies have supported both hypotheses.

D. Both hypotheses regard Neandertals to be the predecessors of modern humans.

Question 8. It can be inferred from the passage that                               

A. there is little likelihood that the debate will die down.

B. the debate is likely to be less important in future.

C. there is likely to be an end to the debate in the near future.

D. the debate will interest historians to take part.

uestion 1. How do optical fibers carry voice messages?
A. By fusing bundles of fiberscopes into a faceplate
B. By converting electrical signals to light pulses

C. By sending coordinated electrical pulses through optical fibers

D. By using cathode-ray tube devices

Question 2. Approximately how many fibers does a fiberscope contain?

A. 750,000     B. 1,000,000     C. 500,000   D. 25,000

Question 3. The word “inaccessible” in paragraph 2 means                   

A. difficult to find     B. extremely small      C. hard,to reach     D. impossible to climb

Question 4. It can be inferred from the passage that fiberscopes                 

A. have more uses in industry than in medicine

B. will play a major role in the information age

C. will decrease in importance as they become more common

D. have reached the peak of their development

Question 5. The main topic of the passage is                   

A. The birth of the “electronic superhighway”

B. The various applications of fiber-optic technology

C. How fiberscopes have enhanced the Held of medicine

D. How sound may be transformed into light

Question 6. As used in the last sentence, the word “they” refers to                   
A. fiberscopes      B. light-wave communication systems

C. television programs      D. telephone calls

Question 7. The word “particularly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to                   

A. delicately      B. generally      C. visually    D. specifically

Question 8. Fiberscopes are being used to do all of the following EXCEPT                   

A. assist in delicate surgeries          B. control operations in inaccessible areas

C. convert light pulses to electrical signals       D. transmit images

Question 30: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The role of members in family, B. The healthy relationships among members in family.
C. The importance of sharing housework in a family. D. The importance of having children in a family.
Question 31: According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the definition
of family?
A. wife & husband relationship B. god-mother & god-son relationship
C. step-father & daughter relationship D. nanny & baby relationship
Question 32: Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to ______?
A. to be concerned about the people around them. B. to keep in touch with the people around them.
C. to keep a track of the people around them. D. to be familiar with the people around them.
Question 33: Which of the following is closest in meaning to “siblings” in paragraph 2?
A. husband & wife B. chilren C. brothers & sisters D. friends
Question 34: What does the word “These” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. highs and lows B. relationships C. good and bad times D. feelings
Question 35: What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to save the environmental resources B. Ecotourism - benefits and drawbacks
C. The consequences of ecotourism D. The development of ecotourism
Question 36: The word “pristine” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. unspoiled B. touched C. destroyed D. spoiled
Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Tourism?
A. subsidizes environmental protection.
B. is a primary income source for 20 of the world's 48 least-developed countries.
C. only develops in industrialized nations. D. provides 277 million jobs.
Question 38: The word “perception” can be replaced by ______.
A. concept B. overview C. insight D. awareness
Question 39: It can be inferred from the phrase “Economic messages are needed in order to attract the
public's interest.” is ______.
A. People get more interested in issues related to environment.
B. People get less interested in issues related to environment.
C. People get more interested in issues related to economy.
D. People get less interested in issues related to economy.
Question 40: According to the passage, negative environmental outcomes ______?
A. have bad influence on the biodiversity. B. boost local economy.
C. reduce the effects of climate change. D. provide more water and food.
Question 41: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. critics B. tourists C. these areas D. flights
Question 42: As mentioned in paragraph 4, responsible programs promote education of ecological
conservation and environmental susta inability, ______.
A. reducing the perception and comprehension of exotic places.
B. worsening the perception and comprehension of exotic places.
C. enhancing the perception and comprehension of exotic places.
D. maintaining the perception and comprehension of exotic places.
Question 1. Who was Andrew Carnegie?
A. a violinist       B. an architect

C. a steel mill owner       D. mayor of New York City

Question 2. What is the meaning of the word “detrimental” in paragraph 2?
A. dangerous      B. significant       C. extreme      D. harmful= D. damaging

Question 3. Which of the following words could best replace the word “gaping” in
paragraph 2?
A. small      B. round      C. vital      D. wide

Question 4. What major change happened to the hall in 1946?

A. The acoustic dome was damaged.

B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses.

C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake.

D. The stage was renovated.

Question 5. What was Isaac Stern’s relationship to Carnegie Hall?

A. He made the movie “Carnegie Hall” in 1946.

B. He performed on opening night in 1891.

C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.

D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.

Question 6. What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?
A. restoring the outer wall      B. expanding the lobby

C. restoring the plaster trim       D. repairing the ceiling

Question 7. This passage is mainly about               .

A. changes to Carnegie Hall

B. Carnegie Hall’s history during the Great Depression

C. the appearance of Carnegie Hall

D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall

Question 36. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ________.
A. Carnegie Hall B. New York City C. a restoration D. a plan
Question 41. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “unveiled” in paragraph 3?
A. announced B. restricted C. overshadowed D. located
Question 42. How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
A. ambiguous B. guarded C. optimistic D. negative
Question 30. What does the word “concentric” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. wavy B. having many centres C. having a common centre=Flavoring a common centres D. a ring
Question 31. what is the greatest speed of tsunami travelling across the deep ocean?
A. 200 kilometres an hour B. 700 kilometres an hour
C. 800 kilometres an hour D. 150,000 kilometres an hour
Question 32. How are tsunami capable of obliterating coastal settlements?
A. They have tremendous energy due to the great volume of water affected.
B. They are a metre high or more. C. They travel hundreds of kilometres
D. They can strike the shore fifteen metres high
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Tsunami only occurs in Asia B. A cyclone along with storm surges happened in Asia in 1970.
C. Storm surges are domes of water rising underneath hurricanes or cyclones.
D. Storm surges cause extensive coastal flooding.
Question 34. what is the passage mainly about?
A. Where tsunamis originate. B. Damage caused by tsunamis.
C. Facts about tsunamis. D. How tremendous the energy of a tsunami
Question 1: Scientifically, “tsunami” is the term for .
A. seismic sea wave B. undersea earthquake C. undersea landslide D. volcanic
eruption
Question 3: Which of the following may NOT be a reason for a tsunami?
A. Volcanic eruption B. An undersea landslide C. An undersea earthquake D. A storm
Question 7: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the shore B. the wave C. tsunami D. coastal water

There is growing evidence that urbanization has a sharp impact on climate, causing
changes that can wreak havoc on precipitation patterns that supply the precious resource of
water. The heavy amounts of heat and pollution rising from cities both delay and stimulate the
fall of precipitation, depriving some areas of rain while drenching others.
Cities are on average one to ten degrees warmer than the surrounding undeveloped
areas. Cities also produce large amounts of pollutants called aerosols, gaseous suspensions of
dust particles or byproducts from the burning of fossil fuels. Both heat and pollutants change the
dynamics of clouds. When hoisted up in the sky, the microscopic particles act as multiple
surfaces on which the moisture in clouds can condense as tiny droplets. This can prevent or
delay the formation of larger raindrops that fall more easily from the sky, or it can cause the rain
to fall in another location.
In California, pollution blows eastward and causes a precipitation shortage of around
one trillion gallons a year across the Sierra Nevada mountain range. By contrast, in very humid
cities, such as Houston, heat and pollutants seem to invigorate summer storm activity by
allowing clouds to build higher and fuller before releasing torrential rains.

1.The fact that urbanization plays a part in climate change can be ___________.

A.ignored Bproved C.omitted D.imagined

2.One of the changes in climate by urbanisation is ___________.

A.more pollutants B.undeveloped areas C.a decrease in pollution D.different precipitation

patterns

3.In cities, the rain patterns have been altered because of ___________.

A.heat and pollutants B.microscopic particles C.moisture in clouds D.larger raindrops

4.What does the phrase “wreak havoc on” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.do something useful for B.have a positive impact on C.cause damage to D.make use of

5.Why is Houston mentioned in the passage?

A. To give an example of an area affected by heavy rain

B.To make a contrast with California in pollution

C.Because of Houston's shortage of precipitation

D.Because Houston allows clouds to build higher and fuller

A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the field of second
language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those considering a language course. One
suggestion is that you assess whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language. Did you
enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The
major cost will be your own time and effort. If proof of your level of proficiency is important you must
make sure that the course on offer leads to a recognised qualification. Also, be realistic in your goals. If
you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived into thinking that the
most expensive courses are the best. shop around to get the best possible value for money. You should
also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a
French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a crash course. Already fluent in four
languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of making progress were
high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her
first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by
myself.
66. It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.
A. they will soon throw them away B. they have to be repaired many times
C. customers always change their idea D. they are very cheap
67. The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. meaning B. belief C. value D. reference
68. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
A. buy high-quality products B. buy simply-wrapped things C. buy more hamburgers D. reuse cups
69. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to reduce garbage disposal. B. How to live sensitively to the environment.
C. What is involved in the recycling movement. D. What people understand the term “recycle”.
70. Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
A. South America B. Europe C. Middle East D. Asia
71. The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. training B. exercise C. belief D. deed
72. What does the word “sensitive” means?
A. friendly B. cautious C. logical D. responding
73. What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
C. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
74. What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. D. TV sets and aluminum cans.
75. Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because _______.
A. people are ordered to return bottles B. returned bottles are few
C. few bottles are made of glass or plastic D. each returned bottle is paid
Question 1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.
A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius.
C. make their child become a musician. D. neglect their child’s education.
Question 2. : Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
Question 3. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistic parents. C. Their children. D. Educational psychologists.
Question 4. Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way
Question 5. The phrase “crazy about” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. “surprised at” B. “extremely interested in” C. “completely unaware of” D. “confused about”
Question 6. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
Question 7. The word “They” in the passage refers to ______.
A. concerts B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents
Question 8. All of the following people are musical EXCEPT ______.
A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
Question 9. The word “unwilling” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. “getting ready to do something” B. “eager to do something”
C. “not objecting to doing anything” D. “not wanting to do something”
Question 10. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education.
One of the hottest topics on the international development agenda is how to harness the
power of International Monetary Fund for the benefit of developing countries. What is
sometimes called “ the death of distance”, brought about by the internet allows
professional services such as software education and training to be provided easily and
quickly to remote areas. Some of the gains can be seen in countries as diverse as India
and Moroco, where innovation range from online government announcements to local
craftsmen selling their wares to a global market. But already a huge and expanding
digital divide is opening up between developed and developing nations. The major task
facing world leaders at present is to supply everybody on the planet with clean water,
basic education and the drugs needed to fight preventable diseases. Installing a modem
in every classroom and linking us all to cyberspace must be a lesser priority, for the time
being at least.
Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she failed the exam. tears
@ Sarah broke down in tear as soon as she had failed the exam.
11. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. blown away B. raised C. expanded D. demolished
12. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. demanding B. difficult to build C. easy to build D. challenging
13. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house
EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the falling price of lumber
14. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally
come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Connecticut D. Delaware
15. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to
produce?
A. Balloon- frame houses.B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
16. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________
.A. ridicule B. ignorance C. regret D. affection
17. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be easily expanded.B. They were made of lightweight materials.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be moved from place to place.
18. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in
the passage?
A. Where was it invented?B. In what year was it invented?
C. What was its inventor's name?
D. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
19. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as_____.
A. revolutionary B. innovative C. basic D. time-consuming
20. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.

41. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education
42. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
43. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that____________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
44. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
45. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
46. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
47. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard D. letting them play their own way
48. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage
means that inorder to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
49. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
50. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development