Free Printable Reading comprehension 1 (B1)

1.

Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how many blood cells are made by the body

b)

how important blood is

c)

why people can die from loss of blood

d)

why sick people are sometimes given blood

2.

People do not really use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears, so the snake can't hear a flute. The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand near it. The snake lifts its head to look around. The charmer then says back and forth or moves the flute. The snake moves its head to keep an eye on the movement. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

why flute music charms snakes

b)

why snakes can't hear sounds

c)

how people really charm snakes

d)

why snakes have no ears

3.

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how bats use sound

b)

what things bats often eat as food

c)

how bats fly toward people

d)

how people can hear the sounds of bats

4.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

how many ghosts the White House has

d)

how ghosts show when something will happen

5.

Do you want to work while you're a student? If you are younger than 16, some states may limit what you can do. Some state laws say that you can work only after school hours. Also, you cannot work at dangerous jobs such as mining. Most states won't let students under 14 hold regular jobs. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

which jobs are dangerous

b)

why school is more important than work

c)

about state laws

d)

about some state laws that affect working students

6.

Two young people set up an amazing domino tumble. They used more than a quarter of a million dominoes. They worked five weeks to arrange the little blocks in long rows, circles, and other patterns. It took almost an hour for all the dominoes to fall. But there were some fancy tricks in this clever show. The dominoes pushed eggs into hot frying pans and even set off rockets! This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how to play dominoes for five weeks

b)

how a special domino tumble was made

c)

how to make patterns with dominoes

d)

how to fry eggs and shoot rockets

7.

Have you ever heard of a flea market? It's a shopping place where people may find bargain prices. Many markets are held outdoors. There are all kinds of surprise goodies for sale. A flea market can be a real adventure! This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

that many flea markets are held outdoors

b)

how there are all kinds of surprise goodies

c)

how a flea market can be dull

d)

how a flea market is a place where people may find bargains

8.

There could be a treasure in your attic! Did your parents or grandparents save their old toys? Old dolls, train sets, games, and some comic books could be worth a lot of money now. However, just any old toys won't do. Collectors especially want toys that are hard to find and in good conditions. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how to find a treasure in your attic

b)

where to get old toys

c)

how many different kinds of toys are in the attic

d)

which old toys collectors want to buy

9.

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how dolphins talk to people

b)

how smart dolphins are

c)

how dolpins are different from fish

d)

which scientists are studying languages

10.

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

a)

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

b)

she doesn't want her daughter to go there

c)

she doesn't want to let her daughter go there alone

11.

READING COMPREHENSION
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra

c)

is not a high-budget production

d)

is often performed in Europe

12.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

a)

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

b)

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

c)

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

d)

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

13.

Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia in the Baltic surely should have never have happened. It was well designed and carefully maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It had been thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It went down so quickly that most of those on board, caught in their dark, flooding cabins, had no chance to save themselves: Of those who managed to scramble overboard, only 139 survived. The rest died of hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck them from the cold sea. The final death toll amounted to 912 souls. However, there were an unpleasant number of questions about why the Estonia sank and why so many survivors were men in the prime of life, while most of the dead were women, children and the elderly.
One can understand from the reading that ---

a)

the lifesaving equipment did not work well and lifeboats could not be
lowered

b)

design faults and incompetent crew contributed to the sinking of the
Estonia ferry

c)

naval architects claimed that the Estonia was unsinkable

d)

most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins

14.

Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.

a)

causes humans to place new demands on the land

b)

is worse than it was in the nineteenth century

c)

happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed

d)

is the most critical problem that the nation faces

15.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. 1.
The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

a)

A. cosmic

b)

B. land

c)

C. mental

d)

D. common man

16.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.
2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political

a)

A. entanglement

b)

B. discussion

c)

C. negotiation

d)

D. problem

17.

A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain and all the land east of that line to Portugal. Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships. More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
3. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

a)

A. north and south

b)

B. crosswise

c)

C. easterly

d)

D. south east

18.

More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
4. One of Magellan's ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

a)

A. coastline

b)

B. mountain range

c)

C. physical features

d)

D. islands

19.

This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
5. Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______.

a)

A. coast

b)

B. inland

c)

C. body of land with water on three sides

d)

D. border

20.

Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
6. The passage was found near 50 degrees S of ________.

a)

A. Greenwich

b)

B. The equator

c)

C. Spain

d)

D. Portugal

21.

One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as the International Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean. During those long days at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease.
7. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _______ now called the International Date Line.

a)

A. imaginary circle passing through the poles

b)

B. imaginary line parallel to the equator

c)

C. area

d)

D. land mass

22.

Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.

a)

There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.

b)

Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

c)

Some underwater mountains are volcanoes.

23.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

24.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only certain things.

b)

That we taste through our noses

c)

Where taste buds are found

d)

We have taste buds on our tongues

25.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

26.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith was teaching gym at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was raining, and Dr. Naismith was trying to keep his students active. He wanted them playing a rough game that would keep them moving. He didn't like a few ideas that were too rough. Then Naismith had his breakthrough. He wrote out the rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot elevated tracks. Naismith's students played against one another, passing the ball around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling wasn't a part of the original game. Also it took a while to realize that the game would run more smoothly if the bottoms of the baskets were removed. But this game grew to be one of the most popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?

a)

The most popular sport in America

b)

Dr. James Naismith's career in teaching

c)

The invention of Basketball

d)

How to get students active

27.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

a)

The origins of Halloween

b)

The New Celtic Year

c)

Primitive traditions

d)

Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween

28.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.

a)

Why to visit Wyoming

b)

Yellowstone Park's beautiful water falls

c)

The continental Divide of North America

d)

Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

29.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687 Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in series of books called The Principia.

a)

The life of Issac Newton

b)

Issac Newton studies the Earth's forces

c)

A falling apple inspired Newton to think about gravity

d)

What do you get when you contemplate the universe.

30.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

31.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

32.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

33.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

b)

It was placed on the endangered species list

c)

It was dying out because of pesticides

d)

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

34.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

35.

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

a)

eating breakfast

b)

sailing

c)

riding his bike

d)

playing with his friends

36.

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?

a)

Furious is a fancier word than mad.

b)

Lucy was really upset.

c)

Lucy wasn't that mad at all.

d)

Lucy was going home.

37.

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

a)

buy information about sticks and straws.

b)

Buy information about sock puppets.

c)

Buy information about kite making.

d)

Buy a read-to-fly kite.

38.

People do not really use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears, so the snake can't hear a flute. The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand near it. The snake lifts its head to look around. The charmer then says back and forth or moves the flute. The snake moves its head to keep an eye on the movement. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

why flute music charms snakes

b)

why snakes can't hear sounds

c)

how people really charm snakes

39.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

b)

to teach how to play basketball

c)

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

40.

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.

It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Josh got lots of gifts.

b)

Charles got a lot of gifts.

c)

Charles had a great birthday.

41.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

42.

I could see Neal and Jefron from a block away. They walked in my direction. As they approached, I could see from the looks on their faces that they were happy.

The word "approached" means:

a)

walked farther away

b)

skipped

c)

moved nearer

43.

Kimberly, her parents, and her sister, Camille, were flying to visit Los Angeles. They were going to stay for a week with Kimberly and Camille's grandparents. Then they were going to drive down to San Diego to visit Stephanie, a girl Kimberly had met at summer camp in New Hampshire.

When would Kimberly's family go to San Diego?

a)

after three days in Los Angeles

b)

after six days in Los Angeles

c)

after a week in Los Angeles

44.

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.

What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

a)

a person traveling on foot

b)

a person traveling in a car

c)

a person resting from traveling

45.

Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the United States, the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up buildings, in making cans and containers, and in making farm and factory machines.

The main idea is:

a)

The auto industry is the most important.

b)

The United States produces the most steel in the world.

c)

Steel is used for many purposes.

46.

Fish, nuts, and seeds have protein. Protein helps your body build muscle and build up immunity to illnesses. It is important to get enough protein in your diet to keep you strong so that you can get all of your work done.

It is likely that:

a)

You need to have protein once a month.

b)

You don't need to eat protein.

c)

You need to have protein every day.

47.

Read the text and answer the question.

Coronaviruses were discovered in the 1960s. They are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold.

The name "coronavirus" is derived from the Latin corona, meaning crown or halo. The name refers to the characteristic appearance of the infective form of the virus, which is reminiscent of a crown or a solar corona.

Question :

What is coronavirus?

a)

Group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds only.

b)

Group of viruses that cause respiratory and tract infections in humans.

c)

Group of viruses that cause common cold only in human.

d)

Group of viruses that name after a Latin scientist

48.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

49.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

50.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

d)

the library

51.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions

Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”

Which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it?

a)

obey

b)

groom

c)

idea

d)

puppy

52.

What is the problem in the text?

a)

Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

b)

Nick is allergic to puppies.

c)

Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

d)

Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

53.

A person who volunteers is someone who

a)

studies for tests.

b)

does no work at all.

c)

gets a raise.

d)

does work without being paid.

54.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

a)

interested

b)

angry about

c)

afraid of

d)

able to

55.

What does the phrase have no idea mean?

a)

do not understand

b)

can’t think

c)

ran out of ideas

d)

have an active imagination

56.

Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.

What does the first sentence tell about this text?

a)

This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.

b)

This text is about taking shelter during a storm.

c)

This text is about adopting an animal.

d)

This text is about different animals.

57.

What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies?

a)

to help them learn to eat and drink

b)

so he can stop being afraid of dogs

c)

to help them get used to people

d)

so he can learn about the different breeds of dog

58.

Which word means once in a while?

a)

often

b)

never

c)

occasionally

d)

daily

59.

Nick volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising puppies and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a puppy of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Nick up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.

“Oh, it went great,” Nick answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the dogs to people who want to adopt them!”

“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new puppy!”

“We’re getting a puppy?” Nick practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”

Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?

a)

Does Nick have a sister?

b)

What do cats eat?

c)

Will Nick get to have a puppy of his own?

d)

What is the weather outside?

60.

Read the text and answer the question.

At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus started spreading in China. This type of coronavirus is often called 2019-nCoV, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. It is believed that the virus was transmitted from animals to humans. Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals. Unfortunately, when viruses are transmitted from animals to people, it can take scientists a lot of time before they can develop a vaccine or medicines to cure it.

Question :

What is the source of the coronavirus?

a)

The source of the coronavirus is from the market.

b)

The source of the coronavirus is from human.

c)

The source of the coronavirus is from a science lab.

d)

The source of the coronavirus probably comes from animals.

61.

Read the text and answer the question

Some of the symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and trouble breathing. These symptoms are very much like those people have with a cold or the flu. The virus can be more serious in some people, especially if they are sick or have health problems.

Question :

Which one is not the symptoms of coronavirus

a)

fever and red spot on skin.

b)

sore throat and runny nose

c)

cough and runny nose

d)

headache and fever

62.

Read the text and answer the question

While it is early to have a definite picture of the disease because scientists are still collecting the data, some patterns have already emerged. Some early reports reveal that children seem to be getting coronavirus at much lower rates than adults. Even if they get infected, the symptoms are milder. However, most people who get severely infected are those with a weak immune system, like the elderly. Coronavirus may be life-threatening for these people. They may develop more serious respiratory tract illnesses that may be fatal.

Question :

Arrange the person from low to high risk that will infected badly by the coronavirus.

a)

elderly, adults with weak immune system and children

b)

children, adults,adults with weak immune system and elderly

c)

adults, children, adult with weak immune system and elderly

d)

children,adults with weak immune system and elderly

63.

Read the text below and answer

The virus appears to spread mainly from person to person. The transmission occurs when someone comes into contact with an infected person. For example, a cough, sneeze or handshake could cause transmission. The spread may also be caused by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Question :

How does the virus spread?

a)

The virus spread when we close with infected person when they are cough and sneeze.

b)

The virus spread when someone comes into contact with infected person.

c)

The virus can be spread when we handshake the infected person.

d)

All the answers above are correct.

64.

Read the text and answer the question

There is no specific vaccine or medication to cure the disease, but generally, symptoms will go away on their own. However, experts recommend seeking medical care early if symptoms feel worse than a standard cold. Doctors can relieve symptoms by prescribing pain or fever medication. As far as antibiotics are concerned, they are useless to treat coronavirus.

Question :

How can we cure the disease?

a)

Vaccine and medication to cure.

b)

Antibiotic to cure the disease and medication to relieve the pain.

c)

Medication to reduce the pain and gradually the symptoms will go away on their own.

d)

Vaccine and antibiotic to cure and medication to relieve the pain.

65.

Read the text and answer the question

People who think they may have been exposed to the virus should contact their healthcare provider immediately. A set of preventive measures are usually followed in case someone gets infected. This includes keeping infected people in quarantine for a certain period, generally fourteen days.

Question :

How long infected people must be in quarantine?

a)

A fort night

b)

One week

c)

A month

d)

12 days

66.

Read the text and answer the question

To protect yourself from the virus, here are six recommendations to follow:

Avoid contact with people who are already infected. \
Wash your hands well and regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if you haven't washed your hands.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that people touch a lot.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Question :

What is the word that can best be replace with avoid?

a)

protect

b)

permit

c)

prevent

d)

allow

67.

Several governments around the world have requested or ordered their citizens to quarantine themselves: to stay at home to avoid contact with others.

Quarantines help slow the spread of diseases like COVID-19. It first appeared in China in late December and quickly became a worldwide health emergency.

Quarantines, however, can cause health problems themselves. People are at greater risk of anxiety and depression as a result of the isolation caused by quarantines.

So, health experts around the world are offering advice to help deal with the undesirable effects of quarantines on mental health.

1.This article talks about a possible health risk of quarantines. Which of those below is that risk?

a)

Healthy food choices are limited during quarantine.

b)

People in quarantine may lose muscle mass from lack of exercise.

c)

The lack of fresh air can cause breathing problems.

d)

Quarantine can lead to depression and isolation in some people

68.

Health experts around the world are offering advice to help deal with the undesirable effects of quarantines on mental health.

Psychologist Claudia W. Allen is among them. She directs the behavioral science department at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She leads the Family Stress Clinic there as well.

Keep your usual routine

Allen says continuing with normal routines as much as possible will help you stay healthy during quarantines. For example, she says people should continue to wake up and get dressed at their usual time. She says with some people staying in pajamas all day could lead to feelings of being unproductive or without purpose.

2.What advice does this article give on having routines during a quarantine?

a)

Wear comfortable pajamas every day.

b)

Get enough rest by sleeping late each morning

c)

Save water by showering twice a week.

d)

Stick to a regular schedule as much as you can

69.

Social media does connect us. But too much of it might cause harm.

Psychologist Claudia Allen says some studies show that social media can make some people feel left out or “less than.” She suggests using it wisely. One way is to meet with friends, family, neighbors and others over video messaging services

3.What is Claudia Allen’s main advice on using social media during a quarantine?

a)

Try to stay off of social media if possible

b)

Avoid social media when you wake up and before bed

c)

Be careful and use social media wisely.

d)

Write down how much social media you use daily

70.

Find ways to help

Allen says helping others is another way to lift your spirit during quarantine. This could be as simple as calling someone who is alone or greeting a neighbor from your window.

You could also provide a service online. For example, if you are a teacher, you could offer online homework help to friends who must now home-school their children.

And, keep a check on your own feelings. If you are experiencing difficulty from the effects of quarantine, contact a health care provider, a community organization or an emergency hotline number.

And that’s the Health & Lifestyle report. (VOA Learning English)

4.This article mentions some ways to help others during a quarantine. Which of the answers below is one of them?

a)

Offer vehicle rides to your friends and neighbors.

b)

You could provide a service over the internet.

c)

Invite people who may feel isolated to the park.

d)

You can volunteer to read to patients at the hospital

71.

Don’t forget “self-care” activities

Allen says everyone should include “self-care” activities during quarantine, such as exercise, reading or playing musical instruments. Getting exercise is important. Even if you must stay indoors, make sure to move your body. Maybe seek some online exercise classes.

5.Why is getting exercise important?

a)

We need to move all the time

b)

To keep our body healthy

c)

Quarantine makes us difficult to move

d)

Staying indoors make us sleepy

72.

"People are at greater risk of anxiety and depression ..."

The word anxiety has similar meaning with ....

a)

Anger

b)

Laziness

c)

Nervousness

d)

Tiredness

73.

"...depression as a result of the isolation caused by quarantines" The word isolation means ....

a)

Get together in the same area

b)

Being separated from others

c)

Guests are not allowed

d)

Stay long in the same area

74.

Complete the paragraph with the right word

Psychologist also advises people during the quarantine to make 8).... Write a list of activities and times for carrying them out. These activities might 9) include cleaning your home, paying bills, making calls and preparing meals. Health 10)experts also suggest eating your meals at your usual times.

8)....

a)

Diary

b)

Essay

c)

Memo

d)

Plans

75.

Psychologist also advises people during the quarantine to make 8).... Write a list of activities and times for carrying them out. These activities might 9)... cleaning your home, paying bills, making calls and preparing meals. Health 10)... also suggest eating your meals at your usual times.

9) ...

a)

Include

b)

Contain

c)

Find

d)

Look for

76.

Psychologist also advises people during the quarantine to make 8).... Write a list of activities and times for carrying them out. These activities might 9).... cleaning your home, paying bills, making calls and preparing meals. Health 10)... also suggest eating your meals at your usual times.

10) ....

a)

Doctors

b)

Experts

c)

Inventors

d)

Producers

77.

As a girl Beyonce loved to sing. She was born in Houston, Texas. At 8 years old, she had a girls group. They named the group Destiny's Child. Her family helped out. Her mom made outfits. She had a powerful voice and wrote the group's songs. Her glamorous style helped the group become one of the most famous girl groups of all time. They wowed audiences with their R&B style. Her songs were catchy and fun. When she went solo, her songs were more mature. People loved them.

Where was Beyonce born?

a)

Austin, Texas

b)

Houston, Texas

c)

Los Angeles, California

78.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

how many ghosts the White House has

79.

Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!

What is the paragraph mostly about?

a)

how long you might expect to live

b)

about the health of females

c)

why people live to be 70

80.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.

What is this selection mainly about?

a)

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

b)

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

c)

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

81.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.

What is the main idea?

a)

Dessert is supposed to come last.

b)

The students had a backward day.

c)

It is hard to do things backward.

82.

The assessment of past rises and falls in sea level requires study of submerged land surfaces off the coast and of elevated beaches on land. Raised beaches are remnants of former coastlines at higher levels relative to the present shoreline and visible, for instance, along the California coast north of San Francisco, the height of a raised beach above the present shoreline, however, does not generally give a straightforward indication of the height of a former sea level.

The word "remnants" in the passage is closest in meaning to ......

a)

remains

b)

regions

c)

pints

d)

origins

83.

At night, the solar energy (stored as vast quantities of heat in city buildings and roads) is slowly released into the city air. Additional city heat is given off at night (and during the day) by vehicles and factories, as well as by industrial and domestic heating and cooling units. The release of heat energy is retarded by the tall vertical city walls that do not allow infrared radiation to escape as readily as does the relatively level surface of the surrounding countryside. The slow release of heat tends to keep nighttime city temperatures higher than those of the faster-cooling rural areas.

The word "retarded" in the passage is closest in meaning to .....

a)

disguised

b)

added to

c)

made possible

d)

slowed one

84.

Several dinosaur fossil localities preserve coprolites. Coprolites yield unequivocal evidence about the dietary habits of dinosaurs. Many parts of plants and animals are extremely resistant to the digestive systems of animals and pass completely through the body with little or no alteration. Study of coprolites has indicated that the diets of some herbivorous dinosaurs were relatively diverse, while other dinosaurs appear to have been specialists, feeding on particular types of plants. The problem with inferring diets from coprolites is the difficulty in accurately associating a particular coprolite with a specific dinosaur.

The word "unequivocal" in the passage is closest in meaning to .....

a)

deniable

b)

unambiguous

c)

unclear

d)

largely

85.

The Native American Trade is the trade between Europeans, their North American descendants, and the indigenous people of North America who are now known as Native Americans in the United States, First Nations in Canada, whom were formerly known as Indians. Indian Trade is the term used to describe the people involved in the trade, which began in the 1500s, and had various products in different regions and eras. In most of Canada the term is synonymous with the fur trade such as beaver fur which, from the European point of view, was the most valuable product of the trade.

The word "indigenous" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ....

a)

Intelligent

b)

Foreign

c)

Native

d)

Friendly

86.

[1] Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution is known as one of the most important and controversial scientific theories ever published. Natural selection contributes to the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. One of the core tenets of Darwin's theory is that more offspring are always produced for a species than can possibly survive. Yet, no two offspring are perfectly alike. As a result, through random mutation and genetic drift, over time offspring develop new traits and characteristics. Over time beneficial traits and characteristics that promote survival will be kept in the gene pool while those that harm survival will be selected against. Therefore, this natural selection ensures that a species gradually improves itself over an extended duration of time. On the other hand, as a species continues to 'improve' itself, it branches out to create entirely new species that are no longer capable of reproducing together.

The word 'those' in paragraph 1 refers to .....

a)

gene pool

b)

survival

c)

natural selection

d)

traits characteristics

87.

Darwin's theory is that 'selective breeding' occurs in nature as 'natural selection' is the engine behind evolution. Thus, the theory provides an excellent basis for understanding how organisms change over time. Nevertheless, it is just a theory and elusively difficult to prove. One of the major holes in Darwin's theory revolves around “irreducibly complex systems.” An irreducibly complex system is known as a system where many different parts must all operate together. As a result, in the absence of one, the system as a whole collapses. Consequently, as modern technology improves, science can identify these “irreducibly complex systems” even at microscopic levels. These complex systems, if so inter-reliant, would be resistant to Darwin's supposition of how evolution occurs. As Darwin himself admitted, “To suppose that the eye with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus for different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I free confess, absurd in the highest degree.

All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as a viewpoint to state the natural selection is difficult to prove EXCEPT ....

a)

The belief that the complexity of the human eye could have been formed by natural selection seems highly unlikely

b)

The presence of irreducibly complex system contradicts how evolution occurs

c)

Modern microbiology proves that irreducibly complex systems exist

d)

Selective breeding is the major hole in the theory of natural selection

88.

The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

In modern society we must make more time for our neighbors.

b)

The traditions of society are timeless.

c)

An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.

d)

Society judges people by the times at which they conduct certain activities.

89.

The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.

In line 7, the phrase "this tradition" refers to

a)

the practice of starting the business day at dawn

b)

friendly relations between neighbors

c)

the railroad's reliance on time schedules

d)

people's agreement on the measurement of time

90.

Economic contact between Native Americans and Europeans can be traced back to the English and French fishermen off the coast of Canada in the 1500s. They traded guns and other weapons for beaver fur. The first explorers to trade with the Native Americans were Giovanni da Verrazano and Jacques Cartier in the 1520s and 1530s. In Verrazano's book he notes, "If we wanted to trade with them for some of their things, they would come to the seashore on some rocks where the breakers were most violent while we remained on the little boat, and they sent us what they wanted to give on a rope, continually shouting to us not to approach the land."

The word 'They' in paragraph 3 refers to?

a)

English and French fishermen

b)

Beavers

c)

Europeans

d)

Traits and characteristics

91.

Read the following extract and respond to the questions that follow.

Soaring over the city at an impressive 2,716 feet (828 meters) and boasting 200 stories (160 habitable), the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010. At the peak of construction, more than 12,000 international workers were on site per day logging a collective 22 million man-hours during the six years it took to complete. The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of New York's Empire State Building and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It even surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which at 1,667 feet (508m) had held the world title since it opened in 2004.

Question: what would be an appropriate title for this passage?

a)

Tall buildings of the World

b)

Why you should visit Dubai

c)

The size and Magnificence of the Burj Khalifa

92.

Soaring over the city at an impressive 2,716 feet (828 meters) and boasting 200 stories (160 habitable), the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010. At the peak of construction, more than 12,000 international workers were on site per day logging a collective 22 million man-hours during the six years it took to complete. The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of New York's Empire State Building and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It even surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which at 1,667 feet (508m) had held the world title since it opened in 2004.

Question: How many international workers were on site per day during the Burj Khalifa's construction? (Skill: scanning)

a)

12000

b)

2000

c)

22000

93.

Soaring over the city at an impressive 2,716 feet (828 meters) and boasting 200 stories (160 habitable), the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010. At the peak of construction, more than 12,000 international workers were on site per day logging a collective 22 million man-hours during the six years it took to complete. The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of New York's Empire State Building and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It even surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which at 1,667 feet (508m) had held the world title since it opened in 2004.

Question: How long did it take to complete the Burj Khalifa? (Skill: Scanning)

a)

8 years

b)

9 years

c)

6 years

94.

Soaring over the city at an impressive 2,716 feet (828 meters) and boasting 200 stories (160 habitable), the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010. At the peak of construction, more than 12,000 international workers were on site per day logging a collective 22 million man-hours during the six years it took to complete. The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of New York's Empire State Building and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It even surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which at 1,667 feet (508m) had held the world title since it opened in 2004.

Question: Which building was the tallest in the world prior to the completion of the Burj Khalifa? (Skill: scanning)

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Empire State Building

c)

Taipei 101

95.

Soaring over the city at an impressive 2,716 feet (828 meters) and boasting 200 stories (160 habitable), the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in January 2010. At the peak of construction, more than 12,000 international workers were on site per day logging a collective 22 million man-hours during the six years it took to complete. The Burj Khalifa is twice the height of New York's Empire State Building and three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It even surpassed Taiwan's Taipei 101, which at 1,667 feet (508m) had held the world title since it opened in 2004.

Question: how much did it cost to construct the Burj Khalifa?

a)

$1.5 billion

b)

$2.5 billion

c)

$1.0 billion

96.

True, False, or Not given

You’ll no doubt recognise this tall grass growing along roadsides and in public areas (or the wild), as it’s an easy, cheap and fast growing grass that can quickly spruce up a vacant spot. It grows up to one metre in height, with long bushy tendrils sprouting upwards from its thick grassy base, which stays green even in summer. Plant several next to each other along an empty fence or wall to add a degree of wabi-sabi wildness to your garden. Native to Africa and the Gulf, it’s a hardy grass with a high drought tolerance and requires little watering and maintenance.

Question: Tall grass grows up to three metres in height

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

97.

You’ll no doubt recognise this tall grass growing along roadsides and in public areas (or the wild), as it’s an easy, cheap and fast growing grass that can quickly spruce up a vacant spot. It grows up to one metre in height, with long bushy tendrils sprouting upwards from its thick grassy base, which stays green even in summer. Plant several next to each other along an empty fence or wall to add a degree of wabi-sabi wildness to your garden. Native to Africa and the Gulf, it’s a hardy grass with a high drought tolerance and requires little watering and maintenance.

Question: Tall grass can survive the harsh desert heat?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

98.

You’ll no doubt recognise this tall grass growing along roadsides and in public areas (or the wild), as it’s an easy, cheap and fast growing grass that can quickly spruce up a vacant spot. It grows up to one metre in height, with long bushy tendrils sprouting upwards from its thick grassy base, which stays green even in summer. Plant several next to each other along an empty fence or wall to add a degree of wabi-sabi wildness to your garden. Native to Africa and the Gulf, it’s a hardy grass with a high drought tolerance and requires little watering and maintenance.

Question: Tall grass is fast growing?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

99.

You’ll no doubt recognise this tall grass growing along roadsides and in public areas (or the wild), as it’s an easy, cheap and fast growing grass that can quickly spruce up a vacant spot. It grows up to one metre in height, with long bushy tendrils sprouting upwards from its thick grassy base, which stays green even in summer. Plant several next to each other along an empty fence or wall to add a degree of wabi-sabi wildness to your garden. Native to Africa and the Gulf, it’s a hardy grass with a high drought tolerance and requires little watering and maintenance.

Question: Tall grass is found in many European countries

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

100.

You’ll no doubt recognise this tall grass growing along roadsides and in public areas (or the wild), as it’s an easy, cheap and fast growing grass that can quickly spruce up a vacant spot. It grows up to one metre in height, with long bushy tendrils sprouting upwards from its thick grassy base, which stays green even in summer. Plant several next to each other along an empty fence or wall to add a degree of wabi-sabi wildness to your garden. Native to Africa and the Gulf, it’s a hardy grass with a high drought tolerance and requires little watering and maintenance.

Question: choose the appropriate title for this passage

a)

Plants of the UAE

b)

Why you should choose Tall Grass

c)

How to water plants

101.

Africa is home to many of the world's most famous fauna in human culture such as Lions‚ Rhinos‚ Cheetahs‚ Giraffes‚ Hippos, Leopards, Zebras‚ Elephants among many others. The fauna of Africa, in its broader sense, is all the animals living in Africa and its surrounding seas and islands. The more characteristic African fauna is found in the Afrotropical ecoregion. Lying almost entirely within the tropics, and equally to north and south of the equator creates favourable conditions for rich wildlife.

Question: what is the focus of this passage (Skill: Skimming)

a)

African animals

b)

African islands

c)

Animals in the Northern Hemisphere

102.

There was another milestone for Lionel Messi in his first game back for Barcelona. Messi's goal in second-half injury time at relegation threatened Mallorca -- with his right foot, not favoured left -- meant the Argentinian became the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 straight La Liga seasons. He also produced two assists in the 4-0 victory Saturday that sent Barcelona five points clear of arch-rival Real Madrid atop the table before Los Blancos cut the gap to two by downing Eibar 3-1 on Sunday night.

Question: Messi has scored 20 goals in 11 straight seasons in La Liga

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

103.

The art of henna (called mehndi or mehendi in Hindi & Urdu languages) has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. Some documentation dates it to over 9000 years old. Because henna has natural cooling properties, people of the desert, for centuries, have been using henna to help control their body temperature. They would make a paste from the crushed dried leaves of the henna plant and soak their palms and soles of the feet in it to get a cooling affect.

Question: pick the appropriate heading for this passage

a)

The history of henna

b)

The art of henna tattoos

c)

The world of henna

104.

The art of henna (called mehndi or mehendi in Hindi & Urdu languages) has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. Some documentation dates it to over 9000 years old. Because henna has natural cooling properties, people of the desert, for centuries, have been using henna to help control their body temperature. They would make a paste from the crushed dried leaves of the henna plant and soak their palms and soles of the feet in it to get a cooling affect.

Question: Henna has good cooling properties and thus benefits people of the desert?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

105.

The art of henna (called mehndi or mehendi in Hindi & Urdu languages) has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. Some documentation dates it to over 9000 years old. Because henna has natural cooling properties, people of the desert, for centuries, have been using henna to help control their body temperature. They would make a paste from the crushed dried leaves of the henna plant and soak their palms and soles of the feet in it to get a cooling affect.

Question: For how many years has henna been practiced in Pakistan?

a)

4000

b)

5000

c)

9000

106.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

According to the passage, data from the Venus study can be used to____________

a)

measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere accurately.

b)

increase the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

c)

test the efficiency of the spacecraft sent to Venus by NASA.

d)

predict future agricultural problems on Earth.

e)

determine the topography and the surface characteristics of the Earth.

107.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

2. We understand from the passage that the atmosphere of Venus____________

a)

is thinner than the atmosphere of the Earth.

b)

contains much more carbon dioxide than that of the Earth.

c)

traps less heat radiation compared to the atmosphere of the Earth.

d)

blocks out dangerous rays from the sun.

e)

is far colder than the atmospheres of other planets in our solar system.

108.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

3. One can infer from the passage that____________

a)

there is no difference between the atmospheres of Venus and the Earth.

b)

the atmosphere of the Earth consists of mainly carbon dioxide.

c)

the more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the warmer the world will tend to get.

d)

lack of atmosphere causes a very high surface temperature on Venus.

e)

Venus had once enjoyed a climate of the sort hospitable to life.

109.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

4. This reading is mainly concerned with__________

a)

how to improve our memory.

b)

why some of the information in short-term memory fades away.

c)

illness that results in severe memory loss.

d)

how human brain processes and stores information.

e)

the importance of neurons in transferring sensory stimuli.

110.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

5. According to the passage scientists__________

a)

know that information is sent from the long-term memory to the hippocampus.

b)

have found out why some of the information is lost in the hippocampus.

c)

don’t know exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another.

d)

agree on how the brain works.

e)

still debate whether the hippocampus is important for memory.

111.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

6. It is pointed out in the reading that__________

a)

the brain was not considered as a highly complex organ in the past.

b)

damage to hippocampus doesn’t cause memory loss.

c)

all of the information stored in the short term is transferred to the longtime memory.

d)

hippocampus is in the frontal lobe of the brain.

e)

scientists agree that the hippocampus is important in processing information.

112.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

7. As we understand from the reading, Vera Petrova_________

a)

can only perceive things with her fingers.

b)

is a curious child.

c)

is not the only fictional character who has extraordinary abilities.

d)

fails most of the tests administered by a special commission.

e)

perceives the objects only when her fingers are wet.

113.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

8. It is pointed out in the reading that Vera Petrova loses the ability to perceive objects with her fingers_________

a)

when her father first notices this ability.

b)

when she is asked to read a newspaper through an opaque screen.

c)

after she is given a series of tests.

d)

as soon as her hands get wet.

e)

when the object is hidden under a carpet.

114.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

9. According to the reading,_________

a)

Vera Petrova’s father asks her why she keeps the old newspapers in the locked safe.

b)

the scientific research institute is not interested in Vera Petrova’s talent.

c)

Vera can’t perceive objects with her skin unless she is blindfold.

d)

there are several scientific research institutes which examine people like Vera.

e)

the special commission is made up by people who can also perceive objects with their skin.

115.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

10. One can infer from the reading that_________

a)

the wreckages of some ships and planes have been found in the Bermuda Triangle.

b)

the number of incidents involving lost ships is no larger than that of any other heavily traveled region of the world.

c)

the ships. and the planes couldn’t contact their base due to the lack of equipment.

d)

the weather in Bermuda Triangle is always stormy.

e)

the first mention of disappearances in the area was made in 1945.

116.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

11. It is pointed out in the passage that_________

a)

thousands of people lost their lives in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945.

b)

all of the disappearances happened during the daytime.

c)

the Bermuda Triangle mystery was solved in 1945.

d)

most of the missing planes could contact with their base by their own special means until the very moment of disappearing.

e)

the ocean floor near Bermuda, highly unexplored, is host to many strange phenomena.

117.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

12. The reading mainly deals with_________

a)

why so many ships and planes disappear in the Bermuda Triangle.

b)

the mysterious disappearances of ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle.

c)

the location of the Bermuda Triangle.

d)

the frequency of the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

e)

the unpredictable weather conditions in the Bermuda Triangle.

118.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

13. It is pointed out in the reading that opera_________

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater.

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra.

c)

is not a high-budget production.

d)

is often performed in Europe.

e)

is the most complex of all the performing arts.

119.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

14. We can understand from the reading that_________

a)

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater.

b)

drama in opera is more important than the music.

c)

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size.

d)

musical theater relies above all on music.

e)

there is an argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera.

120.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

15. It is stated in the reading that_________

a)

acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater.

b)

many people find musical theater more captivating than opera.

c)

music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera.

d)

an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir.

e)

opera doesn’t have any properties in common with musical theater.

121.

The general principles of dynamics are rules that demonstrate a relationship between the motion of bodies and the forces that produce those motions. Based in large part on the work of his predecessors, Sir Isaac Newton deduced three laws of dynamics, which he published in 1687 in his famous Principia.

Prior to Newton, Aristotle had established that the natural state of a body was a state of rest, and that unless a force acted upon it to maintain motion, a moving body would come to rest. Galileo had succeeded in correctly describing the behaviour of falling objects and in recording that no force was required to maintain a body in motion. He noted that the effect of force was to change motion. Huygens recognized that a change in speed is related to the action of a force. Kepler deduced the laws describing the motion of planets around the sun. It was primarily from Galileo and Kepler that Newton borrowed.

What was the main purpose of this passage?

a)

To demonstrate the development of Newton’s laws.

b)

To establish Newton as the authority in the field of physics.

c)

To discredit Newton’s laws of motion.

d)

To describe the motion of planets around the sun.

122.

The general principles of dynamics are:

a)

rules demonstrating the relationship between the motions of bodies and the forces producing them.

b)

relationships between bodies and forces.

c)

motions of bodies and of forces.

d)

the forces that produce the motions.

123.

In 1687 Isaac Newton

a)

deduced three laws of dynamics.

b)

worked on his predecessors.

c)

published his famous Principia.

d)

based a large part of his work.

124.

Which of the following scientists established that the natural state of a body was a state of rest?

a)

Galileo

b)

Kepler

c)

Aristotle

d)

Newton

125.

When does a moving body come to rest?

a)

When there is no force acting upon it.

b)

When a force maintains motion.

c)

When a force acts upon it.

d)

When a force moves it.

126.

Who was the first scientist to correctly describe the behaviour of falling objects?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Newton

c)

Kepler

d)

Galileo

127.

Galileo noted that

a)

objects rested.

b)

forces required motion.

c)

force changed motion.

d)

bodies motioned.

128.

Huygens recognized the relationship between a force and

a)

a change of speed.

b)

rest.

c)

bodies.

d)

objects.

129.

According to Huygens, an action force induces

a)

a change in speed.

b)

a change in mass.

c)

a change in time.

d)

a change in behavior.

130.

Kepler

a)

described motion and rest.

b)

deduced the laws that describe the motion of planets around the sun.

c)

continued Aristotle’s work.

d)

discovered the laws of motion.

131.

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race. It happens on the first Saturday in May. It is one of the most famous horse races in the world. It is part of the “Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races” in the United States. The Triple Crown also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

When does the Kentucky Derby take place?

a)

On a two mile track

b)

In Kentucky

c)

In the Spring

d)

none of the above

132.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on a one and a quarter mile (two kilometers) dirt track. The horses must run around the dirt track. The first horse to run around the dirt track is covered in a blanket of roses. For this reason, the Kentucky Derby is also called the “Run for the Roses”.

A Racetrack is:

a)

a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.

b)

The place where people watch the horse race

c)

a building for the lodging and feeding of horses

133.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on a one and a quarter mile (two kilometers) dirt track. The horses must run around the dirt track. The first horse to run around the dirt track is covered in a blanket of roses. For this reason, the Kentucky Derby is also called the “Run for the Roses”.

How long is the track:

a)

1 mile

b)

two kilometres

c)

1 and a half mile

d)

1 kilometer

134.

The track is not very long, and so the race is very short. The Kentucky Derby is “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for many people. The record for the fastest horse is held by Secretariat, who ran in one minute, fifty-nine seconds in 1973.

A race is:

a)

a competition between runners, horses and/or vehicles to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.

b)

a competition between horses only to see which is the fastest covering a set course

c)

a planned public or social occasion.

135.

The track is not very long, and so the race is very short. The Kentucky Derby is “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for many people.

Why is the Derby called the “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” ?

a)

the race usually lasts about two minutes

b)

The last two minutes of the race are very exciting.

c)

the record of the fastest horse was less than two minutes

d)

every lap is two minutes

136.

The track is not very long, and so the race is very short. The Kentucky Derby is “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for many people. The record for the fastest horse is held by Secretariat, who ran in one minute, fifty-nine seconds in 1973.

A Record is:

a)

Being one that surpasses or is superior to others of its kind.

b)

To finish a competition

c)

To run very fast

d)

All of the above

137.

The horses that race in the Kentucky Derby are three-year-old thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings (male horses) and fillies (female horses) can participate.
What kind of horses run the Kentucky Derby?

a)

thoroughbreds horses only

b)

colts only

c)

any horse that can run the track in two minutes

138.

The horses that race in the Kentucky Derby are three-year-old thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings (male horses) and fillies (female horses) can participate.

To Participate is to:

a)

a person who is involved in an activity or event : a person who participates in an activity or event

b)

To be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others

c)

The place where an event takes place

d)

All of the above

139.

Horses and horse breeding have been part of Kentucky culture for over a century. The Kentucky Derby is a celebration of the horse breeding culture, and it is important in the culture of Kentucky and in the American South. Because of the race’s history, many traditions have developed to go with the Derby. People drink special drinks and eat special food at the Kentucky Derby. They eat Derby pie, which is made with walnuts and chocolate.

Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of Celebration?

a)

ceremony

b)

festival

c)

party

d)

exam

140.

Horses and horse breeding have been part of Kentucky culture for over a century. The Kentucky Derby is a celebration of the horse breeding culture, and it is important in the culture of Kentucky and in the American South. Because of the race’s history, many traditions have developed to go with the Derby. People drink special drinks and eat special food at the Kentucky Derby. They eat Derby pie, which is made with walnuts and chocolate.

Culture is____________.

a)

a group of students meeting regularly to study a subject under the guidance of a teacher

b)

the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group

c)

a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest

141.

Horses and horse breeding have been part of Kentucky culture for over a century.

Century is ____________ years.

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1000

d)

100,000

142.

Horses and horse breeding have been part of Kentucky culture for over a century. The Kentucky Derby is a celebration of the horse breeding culture, and it is important in the culture of Kentucky and in the American South. Because of the race’s history, many traditions have developed to go with the Derby. People drink special drinks and eat special food at the Kentucky Derby. They eat Derby pie, which is made with walnuts and chocolate.
Why is the Kentucky Derby important in Kentucky?

a)

Horses are part of Kentucky culture

b)

The food is delicious

c)

It is the only time of year that people attend horse races

d)

Roses are an important part of Kentucky history

143.

The Kentucky Derby is also important in Kentucky society. It is a time for women to put on their dressiest clothes. They wear very fancy hats. The men wear suits. Many wealthy people and famous celebrities go to the Kentucky Derby. It is a time to “see and be seen” for many people.

Which of the following groups goes to the Kentucky Derby?

a)

It is very popular for children.

b)

Only people who like wearing fancy clothes go to the Derby.

c)

Rich and famous people go to the Kentucky Derby.

d)

The article doesn't mention who goes

144.

The Kentucky Derby is also important in Kentucky society. It is a time for women to put on their dressiest clothes. They wear very fancy hats. The men wear suits. Many wealthy people and famous celebrities go to the Kentucky Derby. It is a time to “see and be seen” for many people.
About How many people sit in the field to watch the race?

a)

a hundred thousand

b)

a hundred and fifty thousand

c)

fifty thousand

d)

it is not possible to answer this from the information in this passage

145.

The racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held is called “Churchill Downs”. This racetrack seats fewer than 50,000 people. Getting tickets to sit in these seats is very complicated and can take years. About 155,000 people total attend the Kentucky Derby every year. The people who don’t get to sit in the seats sit in the “Infield”, an area inside the track. They can’t really watch the race from there, but they still get to have fun and be part of a great sports event.

DECIDE IF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS TRUE OR FALSE:
Getting tickets for the horse race is not easy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

146.

The racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held is called “Churchill Downs”. This racetrack seats fewer than 50,000 people. Getting tickets to sit in these seats is very complicated and can take years. About 155,000 people total attend the Kentucky Derby every year. The people who don’t get to sit in the seats sit in the “Infield”, an area inside the track. They can’t really watch the race from there, but they still get to have fun and be part of a great sports event.
How many people can sit in the area inside the track?

a)

50,000

b)

155,000

c)

255,000

147.

The racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held is called “Churchill Downs”. This racetrack seats fewer than 50,000 people. Getting tickets to sit in these seats is very complicated and can take years. About 155,000 people total attend the Kentucky Derby every year. The people who don’t get to sit in the seats sit in the “Infield”, an area inside the track. They can’t really watch the race from there, but they still get to have fun and be part of a great sports event.
What is the name of the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held?

a)

Infield

b)

Churchill Downs

c)

Derby

d)

Kentucky

148.

If a mile is 1609.34 meters how many meters is a quarter mile?

a)

402,335 meters

b)

400 meters

c)

6.437,36

d)

I don't know

149.

Where is Kentucky?

a)

In Canada

b)

In the USA

c)

In Europe

d)

In South America

Reading comprehension 1 (B1)

Total questions: 149

Worksheet time: 12mins

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