I.      Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.

Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Although roughly the size of the United States mainland, Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries.

What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish descent. However, over the past fifty years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants.

In addition to being the smallest continent, Australia is also the driest inhabited continent. Lush green pastures may be typical in sheep farming areas. However, much of the land, particularly in the Outback, is so arid that people are unable to live on it in its undeveloped state. That explains why most Australians live in metropolitan areas, many of which line the coast, and why Australia is considered one of the world’s more urbanized countries.

34. What does the passage mainly discuss?

      a. The history of Australia                                    b. The population of Australia

      c. The natural resources of Australia                    b. The geographical features of Australia

35. “That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries” means _____

      a. Australia has the largest population in the world.

      b. Australia has more population than other countries.

      c. Australia is one of the countries that has the highest population density.

      d. Australia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.

36. Over the past 50 years, some four million people from many countries _____.

      a. left their countries and moved to Australia       b. left Australia and moved to Asia or Africa

      c. built their houses in Australia                           d. bought houses in Australia

37. Why do most Australians live in cities or towns?

      a. Because much of the land is used for sheep farming.

      b. Because much of the land is extremely dry.

      c. Because most of the land is covered with green pastures.

      d. Because most of the land is already being cultivated.

38. Which of the following sentences is not true about Australia?

      a. It is the smallest continent in the world.

      b. It is the largest island in the world.

      c. It consists of islands.

      d. It is the only country that is also a continent.

IX. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

      c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables.

VIII.      Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

            c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables

VIII.      Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

            c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables

IX. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It‟s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

     ▲go fishing and eat what they catch.

     ▲regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

     ▲go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

     ▲often spend time with friends. They meet at people‟s houses and play games.

     ▲rarely buy food from a supermarket.

     ▲do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1. According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for .

a. its beauty                            b. its centenarians

c. its subtropical climate                            d. its cuisine

2. The people of Okinawa _______.

a. cook very well                                                b. eat a lot of meat

c. have an unhealthy diet                                 d. have the longest lifespan

3. Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

a. They eat what they fish and grow.                            b. They often buy food at the supermarket. c. They do exercise regularly.                             d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4. A centenarian is a person who _______.

a. is 100 years old                                                b. is almost 100 years old

c. is 100 years old or more                                                      d. is 100 years old or less

5. The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

 a. they have healthy diets and living habits.                           b. they walk as much as they can. c. they love gardening and going fishing.

d. they only eat fruit and vegetables. dening and going fishing. 

            A. keep                        B. follow                     C. go                           D. catch

III. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.

      When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1)           taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2)                      it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3)         buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4)    and without many stops, especially on Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6)                  the bus you want. You can take a taxi, but it is (7)               expensive than the underground or a bus. On the underground, you find good maps that (8)     you the names of the stations and show you (9)               to get to them, so (10)            it is easy to find your way.

      1.   A. by                           B. in                            C. at                            D. on

      2.   A. but                          B. because                   C. when                       D. so

      3.   A. few                         B. a lot                        C. many                       D. some

      4.   A. quick                      B. quickly                    C. quicker                    D. quickest

      5.   A. so                            B. like                          C. than                        D. as

      6.   A. find                        B. to find                     C. finding                    D. found

      7.   A. less                         B. more                       C. most                        D. much

      8.   A. tell                          B. told                         C. tells                         D. telling

      9.   A. who                        B. what                       C. when                       D. how

      10. A. how                        B. that                         C. when                       D. where

Read  the  following  passage  and  mark  the  letter A, B, C, or D on  your  answer  sheet  to  indicate  the correct   answer  to  each  of  the  questions   from   22  to  26

A.   Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the mast impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake TonIe Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as same .of the mast impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.

One possible explanation far the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants' irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.

Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.

22. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.

B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.

C. The essential role water plays in farming.

D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.

23. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ______.

A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization

B. religious practices of the people of Angkor

C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire

D. the other six wonders of the world

24. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.

A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia

B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor

C. became polluted due to a population explosion

D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World

25. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?

A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.

B. They became non-functional due to overuse.

C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.

D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.

26. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.

A. were intentionally starved by the farmers

B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall

C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles

D. depended upon rice as their main source of food

27. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT.

A. erosion of soil                                       B. contamination of soil

C. reduction of nutrients                            D. loss of water supply

I. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for (1.0 point)

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1) .................... with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2) .................... people give thanks to the harvest. Most families have a large dinner with roast turkey. (3) .................... Independence Day and Thanksgiving are national (4) ....................

1.            A. celebrating                    B. celebration                    C. celebrate                        D. celebrated

2.            A. where                              B. when                                                C. which                               D. in which

3.            A. Besides                           B. Both                                 C. Either                               D. Nor

4.            A. chances                           B. months                            C. holidays                          D. times

2. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.

When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1) .................. taxi , by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) ................... it is fast, easy and cheap. There  are (3) ................. buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road quicky  and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker  than taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (4) ...................... the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (5) ..................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find your way.

1. A. at                    B. in                          C. by                         D. to

2. A. but                  B. because                 C. when                     D. so

3. A. many              B. a lot                      C. any                       D. much

4. A. to find            B. find                       C. finding                 D. found

5. A. less                 B. as                          C. most                     D. more