4-22(0.68)( BBDDO) The Library of Congress is America's national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of president thomas jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seven thousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of thing that is published in the United Stat According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A)A private library B)A reading room in the Capitol building. D)A library with three buildings to hold its collection 2. When did america's war with Britain probably break out? A)Around 1800 B)Around 1814 C)Around 1897 D) Around 1901 3. Which of the following statements about the library of Congress is tRue according to he passage A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books B)As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT a) by buying some of its books B)by getting some books as gifts from others C)through its copyright office D) by borrowing books from other agencies 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage A)The History of the Library of Congress B)The Function of the Library of Congres C)An Introduction to the Library of Congress. D)The Significance of the Library of Congress
4 – 22(0.68) ( BBDDC) The Library of Congress is America's national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seventhousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection. The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States. 1. According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A) A private library. B) A reading room in the Capitol building. C) A school library. D) A library with three buildings to hold its collection. 2. When did America's war with Britain probably break out? A) Around 1800. B) Around 1814. C) Around 1897. D) Around 1901. 3. Which of the following statements about the Library of Congress is TRUE according to the passage? A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books. B) As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress. C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays. D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the Library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT ________. A) by buying some of its books B) by getting some books as gifts from others C) through its copyright office D) by borrowing books from other agencies 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) The History of the Library of Congress. B) The Function of the Library of Congress. C) An Introduction to the Library of Congress. D) The Significance of the Library of Congress
4-22B(CCDAB The Library of Congress is Americas national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of president thomas jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seven thousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost every thing that is published in the United States According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A)A private library. B)Aschool library C)A reading room in the Capitol building. D)A library with three buildings to hold its collection 2. When did america's war with Britain probably break out? A)Around 1800 B)Around 1897 C)1814 around D)Around 1901 3. Which of the following statements about the library of Congress is TRUe according to he passage A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books B)As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT A)by borrowing books from other agencies b)by buying some of its books C)by getting some books as gifts from others D) through its copyright office 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage A)The History of the Library of Congress B)An Introduction to the Library of Congress. C) The Function of the Library of Congress D)The Significance of the Library of Congress
4 – 22B (CCDAB) The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seventhousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection. The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States. 1. According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A) A private library. B) A school library. C) A reading room in the Capitol building. D) A library with three buildings to hold its collection. 2. When did America's war with Britain probably break out? A) Around 1800. B) Around 1897. C) 1814 around D) Around 1901. 3. Which of the following statements about the Library of Congress is TRUE according to the passage? A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books. B) As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress. C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays. D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the Library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT ________. A) by borrowing books from other agencies B) by buying some of its books C) by getting some books as gifts from others D) through its copyright office 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) The History of the Library of Congress. B) An Introduction to the Library of Congress. C) The Function of the Library of Congress. D) The Significance of the Library of Congress
4-9(0.71)CABA People are fascinated by robots. Some of them look like mechanical dolls to play with Most of them look like other machines of today 's technology One of the advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn't bother a robot. Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans There are robots in the plastics industry and in chemical industry and industrial equipment industries. One of the most common uses of robots is in automobile factories They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work. For example, a computer programmer writes a program that tells how much paint to use, how thick it must be, and the size of the car body. The robot does not waste any time or movements. It never becomes bored. It doesn t need a coffee break. It lasts 20 to 25 years Todays robots are simple-minded compared with the ones of the future Researchers are now working on the sixth generation. These new robots will be able to take information from the environment. They will be able to see, using television camera for eyes. They will be able to touch and hear. Some computers can already understand a limited vocabulary. Researchers are trying to develop ones that can understand human speech. They will be able to understand voice commands and the respond The new robots will be able to move in more ways. They will have several arms, each with several fingers. The robot will be able to operate these arms and fingers by itself. It will be able to make complex decisions in a working environment 1. Which of the following is an advantage of robots over human beings? A)Robots can be used to entertain people B)Human beings do not smell harmful paints C)Robots are not affected by harmful substances D)Human beings cannot work undersea 2. Where are robots most widely used in place of human workers? A)In a car factory B)In a software company C)In a shoe factory D)In a big office 3. Which of the following is true about future robots? A) They may be able to control human beings B)They may be able to communicate with human beings C) They will be more simple-minded than today's robots D)They will be able to write computer programs 4. What does the phrase " a limited vocabulary'(in Lines 5-6, Paragraph 4) mean? A)A fairly large number of words B)A small number of words C)Much of human speech D)The basic structure of speech 5. What can we conclude from the te about the new robots? A) They will behave more like humans B) They will move faster than humans C)They will be able to think like humans
4 – 9 (0.71) CABBA People are fascinated by robots. Some of them look like mechanical dolls to play with. Most of them look like other machines of today’s technology. One of the advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn’t bother a robot. Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans. There are robots in the plastics industry and in chemical industry and industrial equipment industries. One of the most common uses of robots is in automobile factories. They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work. For example, a computer programmer writes a program that tells how much paint to use, how thick it must be, and the size of the car body. The robot does not waste any time or movements. It never becomes bored. It doesn’t need a coffee break. It lasts 20 to 25 years. Today’s robots are simple-minded compared with the ones of the future. Researchers are now working on the sixth generation. These new robots will be able to take information from the environment. They will be able to see, using television camera for eyes. They will be able to touch and hear. Some computers can already understand a limited vocabulary. Researchers are trying to develop ones that can understand human speech. They will be able to understand voice commands and then respond. The new robots will be able to move in more ways. They will have several arms, each with several fingers. The robot will be able to operate these arms and fingers by itself. It will be able to make complex decisions in a working environment. 1. Which of the following is an advantage of robots over human beings? A) Robots can be used to entertain people. B) Human beings do not smell harmful paints. C) Robots are not affected by harmful substances. D) Human beings cannot work undersea. 2. Where are robots most widely used in place of human workers? A) In a car factory. B) In a software company. C) In a shoe factory. D) In a big office. 3. Which of the following is TRUE about future robots? A) They may be able to control human beings. B) They may be able to communicate with human beings. C) They will be more simple-minded than today’s robots. D) They will be able to write computer programs. 4. What does the phrase “a limited vocabulary” (in Lines 5-6, Paragraph 4) mean? A) A fairly large number of words. B) A small number of words. C) Much of human speech. D) The basic structure of speech. 5. What can we conclude from the passage about the new robots? A) They will behave more like humans. B) They will move faster than humans: C) They will be able to think like humans
D)They will be more intelligent than humans 4-11(0.76 Industrial pollution is not only a problem for the countries of Europe and North America. It is also an extremely serious problem in some developing countries. For these countries, economic growth is a very important goal. They want to attract new industries and so they put few controls on industries which cause pollution Cubatao, an industrial town of 85,000 people in Brazil, is an example of the connection between industrial development and pollution. In 1954, Cubatao had no industry. Today it has more than twenty large factories, which produce many pollutants. The people of the town are exposed to a large number of poisonous substances in their environment and the consequences of this exposure can be clearly seen. Birth defects are extremely common Among children and adults, lung problems are sometimes twelve times more common in Cubatao than in other place It is true that Brazil. like many other countries, has laws against pollution, but these laws are not enforced strictly enough. It is cheaper for companies to ignore the laws and pay the fines than to buy the expensive equipment that will reduce the pollution. It is clear, therefore, that economic growth is more important to the government than the health of the workers. However, the responsibility does not completely lie with the Brazilian government The example of Cubatao shows that international companies are not acting in a responsible way, either. A number of the factories in the town are owned by largecompanies from France, Italy, and the U. s. They are doing things in Brazil that they would not be able to do at home. If they caused the same amount of pollution at home, they would be severely punished or even put out of business 1. Why don t developing countries have strict pollution controls? A) Because the new industries they want to attract do not cause much pollution B) Because pollution is not a serious problem for developing countries C)Because they fail to realize that the balance of nature will be disturbed by some pollutants D) Because if developing countries put stricter controls on industry, fewer companies would build new plants there 2. What is the author's purpose in mentioning Cubatao? A)To show that industrial development can progress very quickly in developing B) To show that the pollution problem in Brazil is extremely serious C) To show that industrial growth causes pollution problems for developing countries D) To show that pollution is threatening the lives of many people and the whole economyof Brazil 3. Why do some foreign companies like to set up their plants in Brazil? A)Because the investment environment in Brazil is suitable for them B) Because they will not be severely punished if they cause pollution in Brazil C) Because they can make a big profit as the labor cost in Brazil is relatively low D)Because they can act in an irresponsible way in Brazil because there are no pollution laws there 4. The word"enforced"(Line 2, Para. 3)could best be replaced by which of the following?
D) They will be more intelligent than humans. 4 – 11 (0.76) Industrial pollution is not only a problem for the countries of Europe and North America. It is also an extremely serious problem in some developing countries. For these countries, economic growth is a very important goal. They want to attract new industries, and so they put few controls on industries which cause pollution. Cubatao, an industrial town of 85,000 people in Brazil, is an example of the connection between industrial development and pollution. In 1954, Cubatao had no industry. Today it has more than twenty large factories, which produce many pollutants. The people of the town are exposed to a large number of poisonous substances in their environment and the consequences of this exposure can be clearly seen. Birth defects are extremely common. Among children and adults, lung problems are sometimes twelve times more common in Cubatao than in other places. It is true that Brazil. like many other countries, has laws against pollution, but these laws are not enforced strictly enough. It is cheaper for companies to ignore the laws and pay the fines than to buy the expensive equipment that will reduce the pollution. It is clear, therefore, that economic growth is more important to the government than the health of the workers. However, the responsibility does not completely lie with the Brazilian government. The example of Cubatao shows that international companies are not acting in a responsible way, either. A number of the factories in the town are owned by large -companies from France, Italy, and the U. S. They are doing things in Brazil that they would not be able to do at home. If they caused the same amount of pollution at home, they would be severely punished or even put out of business. 1. Why don’t developing countries have strict pollution controls? A) Because the new industries they want to attract do not cause much pollution. B) Because pollution is not a serious problem for developing countries. . C) Because they fail to realize that the balance of nature will be disturbed by some pollutants. D) Because if developing countries put stricter controls on industry, fewer companies would build new plants there. 2. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Cubatao? A) To show that industrial development can progress very quickly in developing countries. B) To show that the pollution problem in Brazil is extremely serious. . C) To show that industrial growth causes pollution problems for developing countries. D) To show that pollution is threatening the lives of many people and the whole economy' of Brazil. 3. Why do some foreign companies like to set up their plants in Brazil? A) Because the investment environment in Brazil is suitable for them: B) Because they will not be severely punished if they cause pollution in Brazil. C) Because they can make a big profit as the labor cost in Brazil is relatively low. D) Because they can act in an irresponsible way in Brazil because there are no pollution laws there. 4. The word “enforced” (Line 2, Para. 3) could best be replaced by which of the following?
A)carried out. B)drawn up. C)looked over. D)put out A)In Brazil, companies which ignore pollutions laws have to pay fines B)The Brazilian government pays great attention to the health of workers C)Many foreign companies are out of business in Brazil for their pollution D)Most international companies act responsibly in Brazil 4-12(0.79) DBACA nes have been around fo ith most of them, they haven't yet learned how to get along with the newest of these: the personal computer. This is so because the widespread use of the personal computer is a relatively new phenomenon There was the well-known case of a family man who became so attached to his computer that he spent long hours with it. Of course, if he was spending long hours with his computer, he was spending less time with his family. And if his wife needed to see him, he was unavailable. She became so upset that she declared that unless he spent fewer hours with the machine and more with her and the family, she was going to divorce him. this issue became so serious that the couple had to seek help from a specialist. Fortunately, the husband reduced the time he spent with the computer, and the marriage was saved can be done at home alone. In this case, there may be no need for offices, or for that matter for any other central gathering place. Universities, or even cities, would become unnecessary. Moreover, if what is now recorded on paper is recorded in the computer instead, people will have no reason to use any paper at all: no money, receipts, letters newspapers, magazines, books, and so on. If this happens, there will be no need to go to the bank, the newsstand, the bookstore, or the library. Will people then be isolated in their separate homes- alone with their computers and their families, apart from fellow workers readers or students? 1. We can learn from the passage that the personal computer A)has been around for a long time B)has been accepted by all people C) is not widely used yet D)is not properly used by some people 2. The mans wife was upset because a) he did not want to talk to her a)b)he was neglecting her and the family C) he wanted to divorce her D)she did not have her own computer 3. The man's wife threatened that she would divorce him if A) he continued to spend long hours with the computer B)he did not quit his job with the computer company C) he continued to spend no times with her parents
A) carried out. B) drawn up. C) looked over. D) put out. 5. What Can we conclude from the passage? A) In Brazil, companies which ignore pollutions laws have to pay fines. B) The Brazilian government pays great attention to the health of workers. C) Many foreign companies are out of business in Brazil for their pollution. D) Most international companies act responsibly in Brazil. 11. DCBAA 4 - l2 (0.79) DBACA Although machines have been around for a long time and people have adapted easily to living with most of them, they haven’t yet learned how to get along with the newest of these: the personal computer. This is so because the widespread use of the personal computer is a relatively new phenomenon. There was the well-known case of a family man who became so attached to his computer that he spent long hours with it. Of course, if he was spending long hours with his computer, he was spending less time with his family. And if his wife needed to see him, he was unavailable. She became so upset that she declared that unless he spent fewer hours with the machine and more with her and the family, she was going to divorce him. This issue became so serious that the couple had to seek help from a specialist. Fortunately, the husband reduced the time he spent with the computer, and the marriage was saved. Personal computers may cause people to become isolated from one another since work can be done at home alone. In this case, there may be no need for offices, or for that matter, for any other central gathering place. Universities, or even cities, would become unnecessary. Moreover, if what is now recorded on paper is recorded in the computer instead, people will have no reason to use any paper at all: no money, receipts, letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and so on. If this happens, there will be no need to go to the bank, the newsstand, the bookstore, or the library. Will people then be isolated in their separate homes — alone with their computers and their families, apart from fellow workers, readers, or students? 1. We can learn from the passage that the personal computer ________. A) has been around for a long time B) has been accepted by all people C) is not widely used yet D) is not properly used by some people 2. The man’s wife was upset because ________. A) he did not want to talk to her A) B) he was neglecting her and the family C) he wanted to divorce her D) she did not have her own computer 3. The man’s wife threatened that she would divorce him if ________. A) he continued to spend long hours with the computer B) he did not quit his job with the computer company C) he continued to spend no times with her parents