Earth orbits the sun while the moon orbits Earth. Occasionally, all three of them become aligned with one another. When this happens, an eclipse occurs. There are two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. Both are rare events simply because, due to the movement of all three celestial bodies, the times when they line up with one another are infrequent.

     Solar eclipses are easily the more spectacular of the two. For a solar eclipse to occur, the moon's orbit must take it between Earth and the sun. While the sun is much larger than the moon, the relative nearness of the moon to Earth makes it appear to be the same size as the sun when viewed from the ground. Thus, when the sun, Earth, and moon are perfectly aligned, the moon appears to cover the entire sun. This is a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse may be either total or partial.      When a total eclipse happens, the sun is completely obscured by the moon. The sky darkens, and it appears to be night time. However, most solar eclipses are partial ones. When they take place, the sun is only partly covered by the moon.

     When a solar eclipse happens, it is observable from a fairly small area on the planet. Thus, when there is a solar eclipse in North America, it is highly unlikely that it will be visible in Africa or Australia. A solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes since all three heavenly bodies are in continual motion. People must also take care when viewing a solar eclipse since looking directly at it can cause damage - including blindness - to their eyes.

     Lunar eclipses happen when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. When this occurs, the planet blocks sunlight from reflecting off the moon. Lunar eclipses take place at night. During one, the moon appears very orange and is practically red in color. There are two different types of lunar eclipses. Taken together, the result is that lunar eclipses happen more frequently than solar eclipses. In addition, lunar eclipses may last for hours and can be seen from a wider area on the planet. There is no harm in directly observing a lunar eclipse either, so looking at one will not damage a person's eyes.

28. What is the passage mainly about?

     A. How eclipses have affected history       B. Two types of eclipses

     C. The problems eclipses cause                  D. Solar eclipses

29. What is the word ‘spectacular’ in line 5 closest in meaning to?

     A. distinct              B. impressive            C. lost lasting             D. common

30. Why is the moon able to cover the sun during a solar eclipse?

     A. Because of its large size                         B. Because of its brightness

     C. Because of its closeness to Earth                        D. Because of its rotation

31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about solar eclipses?

     A. How they can harm people

     B. How long they may last

     C. How much of the sun cannot be seen during them

     D. How often they happen

32. What can be inferred from the passage about lunar eclipses?

     A. It is possible to see them from every-where in the world.

     B. They are less dangerous to people than solar eclipses.

     C. Superstitious people believe they bring bad luck.

     D. During a full moon, they can be extremely bright.

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Earth orbits the sun while the moon orbits Earth. Occasionally, all three of them become aligned with one another. When this happens, an eclipse occurs. There are two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. Both are rare events simply because, due to the movement of all three celestial bodies, the times when they line up with one another are infrequent.

Solar eclipses are easily the more spectacular of the two. For a solar eclipse to occur, the moon’s orbit must take it between Earth and the sun. while the sun is much larger than the moon, the relative nearness of the moon to Earth makes it appear to be the same size as the sun when viewed from the ground. Thus, when the sun, Earth, and moon are perfectly aligned, the moon appears to cover the entire sun. this is a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse may be either total or partial. When a total eclipse happens, the sun is completely obscured by the moon. The sky darkens, and it appears to be night time. However, most solar eclipse are partial ones. When they take place, the sun is only partly covered by the moon.

When a solar eclipse happens, it is observable from a fairly small area on the planet. Thus, when there is a solar eclipse in North America, it is highly unlikely that it will be visible in Africa or Australia. A solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes since all three heavenly bodies are in continual motion. People must also take care when viewing a solar eclipse since looking directly at it can cause damage – including blindness – to their eyes.

Lunar eclipses happen when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. When this occurs, the planet blocks sunlight from reflecting off the moon. Lunar eclipses take place at night. During one, the moon appears very orange and is practically red in color. There are two different types of lunar eclipses. Taken together, the result is that lunar eclipses happen more frequently than solar eclipses. In addition, lunar eclipses may last for hours and can be seen from a wider area on the planet. There is no harm in directly observing a lunar eclipse either, so looking at one will not damage a person’s eyes.

28. What was the passage mainly about?
A. How eclipses have affected history                                              

B. Two types of eclipses
C. The problems eclipses cause         

D. Solar eclipses
29. What is the word ‘spectacular’ in line 5 closest in meaning to?
A. distinct                                          

B. impressive
C. lost lasting

D. common
30. Why is the moon able to cover the sun during a solar eclipse?
A. Because of its large size                                                                            

B. Because of its brightness

C. Because of its closeness to Earth               .                                  

D. Because of its rotation
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about solar eclipses?
A. How they can harm people                                                                                   

B. How long they may last

C. How much of the sun cannot be seen during them                                                                                   

D. How often they happen
32. What can be inferred from the passage about lunar eclipses?
A. It is possible to see them from every-where in the world

B. They are less dangerous to people than solar eclipses

C. Superstitious people believe they bring bad luck                         

D. During a full moon, they can be extremely bright.

Passage 1: FENG SHUI

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of bringing balance to one’s immediate (1) ________ (ROUND). It aims to harness energy flow within the home to make it a nice, healthy place in which to live. Although in the West it has only recently gained (2) ________ (ACCEPT) in China, it is deemed (3) __________ (DISPENSE) to have recourse to a Feng Shui (4) ____________ (PRACTICE) before moving house or (5) ____________ (ESTABLISH) a business. On a mundane level, it is the art of furniture placement, but it being (6) _____________ (HAUL) thoroughly, (7) ____________ (MEAN) philosophical and religious roots are found (8) ____________ (PIN) this (9) ____________ (VENERATE) art form. The Taoist philosophy out of which it grew sees the world as made up of potent but invisible energy called ‘chi’. Feng Shui aspires to divert this hidden flow to create a (10) _____________ (HARMONY) environment. Although this is a(n) (11) ____________ (FAMILIAR/ CUSTOM) concept to the Western world, the (12) ___________ (SURGE / SWING / TURN) of Feng Shui continues (13) _____________ (ABATE). Feng Shui offers some (14) ______________ (ESSENTIAL) rules with which to augment the potential of one’s environment. (15) ____________ (MOVE) of (16) ___________ (ARRAY) is said to promote feelings of (17) ____________ (LUCID) and calmness. The utilization of plants (18) ____________ (ACT) the detrimental effect of machinery, computers and so on. Finally, because chi energy enters through the front door, it is (19) _____________ (VISION / SIGHT) to keep one’s door in perfect condition to take away any (20) __________ (IMPEDE) to the passage of entering chi energy.

Passage 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Example: 0. when

THE BLOOD MOON

A lunar eclipse occurs (0) _____________the Earth’s shadow falls directly onto the moon. (1) _____________ happens as a result is that the moon stops being a silvery white colour and turns coppery red instead; the sort of colour usually only seen in the sky at dawn or sunset. An astronaut on the moon, looking towards Earth (2) ____________ a lunar eclipse, would see a black disc, surrounded (3) _____________a bright red ring. It’s the light from this red ring which is reflected back to the dark Earth from the moon’s surface. In ancient times, long (4) ______________ any of this was understood, the lunar eclipse was known (5) _____________a blood moon and was thought to be an omen of disaster.

Total eclipses can only occur when there is a full moon, and then only if it is lined (6) ____________ with the Earth in a particular way. (7) ______________easily obscured by cloud cover, blood moons are fairly common, and it is relatively easy to calculate where and when you might be (8) _____________ to see one.

For example, in 1504 Christopher Columbus was stranded in Jamaica and (9) ____________ dire need of provisions, but the local inhabitants were reluctant to help. Columbus knew that a lunar eclipse would occur on 29 February, however. So, the day before, he warned local leaders that the moon would disappear (10) ____________ they helped him. They remained skeptical. But when the moon slowly started to change colour, they became so frightened that they started to bring food.

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