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Worksheets2020 Reading A (Tai Kwun)
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 29mins
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Reading passage (if you don't have it, find it on Google Classroom now)
Determination
Calculator
Persistence
Focus
In paragraph 1, 'aloof' (line 2) means...
Unfriendly
Unwilling to be involved
At a distance
Cool
What does “arduous” (line 4) mean?
Beneficial and useful
Brave and praiseworthy
Requiring low effort; effortless and easy
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
What does “re-christened” (line 6) mean?
To be given a new name
To be given a new religion
To be nicknamed
To make use of
Use a word in paragraphs 1-2 to complete the sentence:
The task of restructuring the company was more (a) than he had calculated.
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Often refusing to attend award ceremonies, he stood (a) from success.
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After numerous all-nighters and skipping meals he was in tremendous relief as he finished the last of his (a) tasks.
Use a word in paragraphs 1-2 to complete the sentence:
The brewery (a) the pub The Brown Trout.
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He stood (a) as the teachers called him, lost in his own thoughts trying to wonder what he was doing.
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Noticing how the public only enjoyed visiting the building due to its unique characteristic of being half broken, the architects (a) the building by its nickname.
In paragraph 3, which of the definitions below best fits the meaning of “iteration” (line 11)?
Incapable of being being altered or undone
Anything that occurs in the same manner as something that occurred previously
The process of repeating something in order to change it into something better/desired
A version or incarnation of something (usually of a piece of computer hardware or software)
In paragraph 3, which of the definitions below best fits the meaning of “designation” (line 13)?
A location where people can travel a long distance to see
The act of appointing someone to a position or office
The act of stating officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose
An official title or name
What does 'modified' (line 14) mean?
Used (something) again or more than once
Changed (something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly) to improve it or make it more acceptable
Returned (something) to its previous owner, place, or state
Changed in a minor way
What does “destined” (line 14) mean?
Developed, implemented, or discovered recently or for the first time; it did not exist previously
The state of having, owning or controlling something
Certain to meet a particular fate
To examine (someone or something) closely, usually in order to determine their condition or discover any flaws.
Use a word in paragraph 3 to complete the sentence:
Meet the legendary Jack Kirby, the artist who designed the previous (a) of our logo.
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The Bobo Volcano area qualifies for (a) as a site of special scientific interest.
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The construction workers finally (a) my tiny, decrepit house after a long awaited renovation.
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Since his parents were farmers, he was (a) to become a farmer too.
What does the phrase 'spare no expense' (line 16) mean in paragraph 4?
The Jockey Club was not willing to pay at all initially.
The Jockey Club was willing to pay as much money needed.
The Jockey Club did not have enough money to fund the project.
The Jockey Club did not have to pay.
What does “renowned” (line 16) mean?
Creative
Expensive
Far-away
Famous
What does “spindly” (line 20) mean?
Tall and thin
Straight
Hollow
Vigorous
What does “venerable” (line 22) mean?
Historical
Deserving respect
Visually pleasing
Antique
What does “clad” (line 25) mean?
Located
Coloured
Covered
Placed
Use a word in paragraph 4 to complete the sentence:
Two hours ago, a strange figure (a) in white appeared in the doorway.
Use a word in paragraph 4 to complete the sentence:
Never go to places with (a) metal stairs if you’re afraid of heights, and that’s a piece of advice from my sister's swollen ankle after she stumbled and fell inside the temple.
Use a phrase in paragraph 4 to complete the sentence:
Knowing the importance of quality education and my school preference, my parents (a) expense to send me abroad.
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Attracting over a million tourists every year, the Tasmanian region is (a) for its outstanding natural beauty.
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My amazing art teacher has worked at such (a) institutions as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York.
In paragraph 5, what does the word 'radical' (line 33) mean?
revolutionary
extreme, complete, drastic
important, serious
difficult
In paragraph 5, which definition below fits the word 'oasis' in line 36?
an area in a desert where there is water and trees can grow
a calm, pleasant place in the middle of somewhere busy and unpleasant
a situation that gives you great pleasure
the place where God or the gods live or where good people are believed to go after they die
Use a word in paragraph 5 to complete the sentence:
Her office was an (a) of peace and sanity amid the surrounding chaos.
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There has been a (a) improvement in my time management skills after taking the tutorial class.
What does the phrase 'sealed off' (line 39) imply in paragraph 6?
Tai Kwun is available to everybody.
Everybody is restrained in Tai Kwun.
There are guards surrounding Tai Kwun.
Tai Kwun is closed to the general public.
What does the word 'convenor' (line 41) refer to?
The owner of the District Concern Group
The co-ordinator of the District Concern Group
The publisher of the District Concern Group
The Colonel of the District Concern Group
Use a phrase in paragraph 6 to complete the sentence:
The police (a) the entrance to the White House to investigate the murder of the US president.
Use a word in paragraph 6 to complete the sentence:
The (a) of the Super League set up a meeting with the owners of the best ten football clubs to create a new league and revamp football entertainment globally.
According to paragraph 7, which of the following would best describe the concept of 'adaptive reuse' (line 43-44)?
A recently built building or site used for a purpose other than it was designed
An old building or site reused for a purpose other than it was designed
An old building or site reused for the purpose of what it was designed for
A building or site to be built going to be used for another purpose than it was designed
According to paragraph 7, what does the phrase 'only so much' (line 44) imply?
There is no limit to what you can do with the buildings; ideas are overflowing.
There is so much that you can do with the buildings; they are susceptible to multiple possibilities.
There are no limits but possible limits in the future you can do with the old buildings.
There is a limit that you can do with the buildings since their original functions may not fit the social needs today.
What does 'mimic' (line 45) mean?
copy; imitate
respect; venerate
follow; be suggestive of
represent; show
What does 'authenticity' (line 46) mean?
the quality of being new and creative
the quality of being real or true
the quality of being respectful
the quality of being honest
Use a phrase in paragraph 7 to complete the sentence:
The Mills in Tsuen Wan is a great example of (a) , by maintaining the cultural heritage of a mill while incorporating modern technology and shops in the site.
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When you visit Vietnam, you can truly taste the (a) of a savoury bowl of pho noodles.
Use a phrase in paragraph 7 to complete the sentence:
You can’t possibly handle this situation; there’s (a) you can do.
Use a word in paragraph 7 to complete the sentence:
I personally believe that I have a great talent of (a) people and animals.
In paragraph 8, what does 'missteps' (line 47) mean?
Inadequacies
Wrong moves
Achievements
Corrections
What does “scrawled” (line 49) mean?
Neatly written
Carved
Scribbled
Drawn carefully
What does “patina” (line 50) mean?
Appearance resulting from age
Eternal beauty
Vintage vibe
Exterior design
Use a word in paragraph 8 to complete the sentence:
This ring looks even more aesthetically pleasing with its yellowish-brown (a) than a brand new diamond ring.
Use a word in paragraph 8 to complete the sentence:
(a) throughout our lifetime make us grow and lead us to the right path as we learn from them.
Use a word in paragraph 8 to complete the sentence:
My mom (a) a note before she left home for work in the morning to remind me to wash the dishes.
In paragraph 10, what does “inaugural” (line 57) mean?
Commencement of an institution, activity, or period of office
The final or ultimate closing of an event
The first among others to carry out an action
Formal and serious
What of the following definitions best fits the meaning of “plot” in line 61?
The story of a book, film, play, etc.
To plan in secret (usually something harmful or illegal)
A small piece of land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose
To mark or draw something on a piece of paper or a map
What of the following definitions best fits the meaning of “revolutionary” in line 61?
Completely new and having a great effect
Shocking and outrageous
Historically remarkable
Relating to a complete change in a system of government, or bringing or causing great change
What does "scope" (line 62) mean?
Category; type
Rank; priority
Range; area
Opportunity
Use a word in paragraph 10 to complete the sentence (Hint: the word is used in another sense here):
The professor's scientific finding were (a) in the medical field.
Use a word in paragraph 10 to complete the sentence:
It takes much courage and hatred for him to (a) the murder of his uncle.
Use a word in paragraph 10 to complete the sentence:
My uncle will be delivering his (a) speech in the opening ceremony as the new director of our family business.
Use a word in paragraph 10 to complete the sentence:
After several days of futile search in the vicinity, the police widened the (a) of their investigation into her uncle's death.
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