Workshop 5 - Test B

Which meaning of present is used in this sentence? Ling will present some ideas for the science fair.

present (pre-sent): 1. to introduce someone to another 2. to make a gift, award, or offer 3. suggest or bring up for consideration 4. to put on display or show the public

• meaning 1

• meaning 2

• meaning 3

• meaning 4

What is one important function of the US government as mentioned in the passage?

• To provide entertainment to the citizens

• To keep people safe and healthy

• To monitor the weather changes

• To regulate international trade

What does CDC stand for?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Central Department of Commerce

• Community Disease Committee

• Centers for Drug Control

What is one of the CDC's most important jobs?

• Educating children

• Monitoring people who enter the United States

• Providing financial assistance to the poor

• Developing new technology

What action can the CDC take if someone appears to be sick when entering the country?

• Offer them a job

• Send them to a hospital to be cared for in isolation

• Give them a tour of the city

• Provide them with a free meal

How long do most quarantine periods last according to the passage?

• From one to three days

• From seven to 21 days

• From 30 to 60 days

• Over a year

Where are CDC quarantine centers typically located?

• In rural areas far from cities

• In places where international travelers arrive, such as airports and seaports

• In every home

• Only in the capital city

According to the passage, who else besides travelers may be checked at the quarantine centers?

• Only government officials

• Only children and elderly people

• Cargo and animals

• Only celebrities and VIPs

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

• to convince people to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• to explain how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people from diseases

• to show how the goals of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have changed over time

• to describe the limitations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What happens when a passenger on a plane appears sick?

• The passenger is immediately sent to a hospital

• CDC workers examine the passenger and decide if they pose a risk to others

• The plane is quarantined until the disease is identified

• All passengers on the plane are given protective gear