WorksheetsReading strategies MBA Students Part 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
What is the topic of this paragraph?
1. Many people use Internet to get information. They get information from library websites, for example. On the web sites they can read newspapers, magazines, and books. People also look at websites for businesses. A company’s website tells about the things a company makes, does, or sells. And people use the Internet for traveling information. They can find out about flights and hotels from websites. They can also print out maps and pictures.
Reading newspapers on the Internet
Using the Internet to get information
Getting information for your work
Travelling on the Internet
What is the topic of this paragraph?
Fins are a great help in swimming. A fish pushes itself forward by moving its tail and fins from side to side. Its other fins help it keep its balance. They also help guide it.
Fins
Swimming
Fish
How to swim
What is the topic of this paragraph?
Chiang Rai has many modern hotels. Most of which are situated right in the heart of town. Hotel rates vary, depending on the hotel choose. The average range of charges is from 7US$. All the hotels provide TV sets and other conveniences according to the rate changed.
Chiang Rai
Hotels in Chiang Rai
Hotels
Modern Hotels
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it needs a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he’s alone, Juan likes to play action games as long as they aren’t too violent.
Juan dislikes violence.
Juan likes to think.
Juan enjoys Monopoly.
Juan enjoys playing games.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The average age of the population of many countries is getting older. That means that businesses in those countries must adjust to older customers. In fact, many companies are working to respond to the special needs of the elderly. One example of this is the medical industry. New medicines and technologies are being developed especially for the health problems of older people. Another business that offers services for the elderly is the tourist industry. Many travel agents offer special trips for groups of older people. And, finally, there are many different kinds of products made for the elderly. These include everything from shoes and shampoos to magazines and furniture.
The medical industry is developing new medicines for the old people.
New products and services are being developed by many companies.
Many companies are developing products and services for the increasing elderly population.
Trips for older people are promoted nowadays.
6. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.If something is ubiquitous, __________.
it is fuzzy and will bite you
it is everywhere.
it costs too much money.
it causes rashes
7. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
an itchy skin condition
funny
trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
with little thought or consideration
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
hitting hard with a heavy tool
going to too many expensive parties
speaking or writing harshly about
voting for a different candidate
9. House A has three separate rooms that are used as sleeping areas. Each bedroom has its own door that can be closed and locked. The parents have the main bedroom, the daughter has the second bedroom. And the son has the third.
We can infer that……………………………………….
House A is beautiful
House A is big.
the daughter and son play loud music in their bedrooms
physical privacy is important to people in House A
10. An officer was finding fault with the camp cook, who was stirring something is a big soup kettle. “I’ve been getting complaints about your cooking,” shouted the officer. “Just let me taste the soup.” The cook quietly gave him a spoon and the officer took a taste. He spat it out at once. “Why, that tastes like dishwater,” He yelled. “Yes, sir,” replied the cook. “That’s what it is.”
We can conclude that………………….
the officer preferred to taste the soup before the others.
the cook did not like the officer
the soup was made from dishwater
the officer got a lot of complaints about cooking
What should be the title of this selection?
Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth
The Wonderful Palace
One-day trip in Buckingham Palace
12. The original purpose to construct Buckingham Palace was to……………………..
be the British Royal family’s residence
be the British Royal family’s residence
be the weekend house of a British nobleman
All of the above are correct.
Who was Buckingham Palace’s first owner?
John Nash
John Sheffield
King Gorge III
Queen Elizabeth
How can people know whether Queen Elizabeth II stays in the palace?
People are not allowed to visit the palace.
The flag is raised.
The lavishly decorated state rooms are open.
Queen Elizabeth II will wave her hand to the visitors.
Which of the following may the visitors see firstly before getting into the palace?
The Mall
Green Park
St. James' Park
Queen Victoria Memorial
16. Which of the following equipment might involve in people’s life most?
computer
bag
eye scanner
ID card
18. How will the customers pay their purchasing in the future?
By cash
By cheque
By credit card
By eye scanner
19. What will the most shopping malls be like in the future?
There will be only big department stores.
There will be only small department stores.
There will be various kinds of facilities and services provided there.
They will be equipped with entertainment zones.
20. What is the best title of this selection?
a. Predicting the Future of Shopping b. Shopping Mall: Now and Forever
c. New Life Styles d. Shopping
Predicting the Future of Shopping
Shopping Mall: Now and Forever
New Life Styles
Shopping
17. Why DON’T people need to carry many bags when going shopping in the future?
Customers will not have a chance to select their purchasing.
All goods will be delivered by the department stores.
All goods will be delivered by the department stores.
Plastic bags will not be allowed anymore.
