. Read the passage and choose a suitable word from the options A, B, C or D. (1 point)
Most of the ethnicminority (26) _______ in the Central Highlands live in (27) ______ houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually (28) ______ largest, tallest and most(29) ________ building in the village. It is used (30) ________ village meetings, receiving guests, or as a place of worship, and village festivities. Singlemen can sleep in this house.
26. A. person B. peoples C. persons D. classes
27. A. brick B. cottage C. stilt D. wood
28. A. the B. a C. an D. most
29. A. simple B. complicated C. excel D. skilled
30. A. to B. with C. for D. like
II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1 point)
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. More over, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
31.According to the passage, living in the country has ______________________________
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disad vantages
32.Living in the country is safer for young children because ____________________________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
33.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to thepassage?
A.People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in thecity.
B.It’s hard to find entertainment in thecountry.
C.There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D.The country is only suitable for retired people.
34.Who may benefit from living in the countryside?
A.Unemployed people and young children.
B.The elderly and young adults
C.Old citizens and parents with their infants.
D.The aged and single parent.
