4. Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

WHO INVENTED POTATO CHIPS

A Native American named George Crum invented potato chips in 1853. He was a chef at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. A regular item on the menu was fried potatoes, an idea that started in France. At that time, French fried potatoes were into thick slices. One day, a dinner guest sent his fried potatoes back the chef because he did not like them so thick. So, Mr. Crum cut the potatoes a little thinner and fried them. The guest did not like those either. Mr. Crum was very angry. He sliced the potatoes paper-thin and fried them. He just want to show the guest that he was angry but the guest loved the crispy, thin potatoes. Other dinners tried them and also like them. So, Mr. Crum’s potato chips were added to the menu. Eventually, Mr. Crum opened his own restaurant to sell his famous chips. Now potato chips are packaged and sold in grocery stores worldwide.

1. The nationality of the person who invented potato chips is _____.

A. French                    B. American                            C. English                   D. German

2. Fried potatoes firstly appeared in _____.

A. France                    B. the USA                             C. M. Crum’s menu    D. in 1853

3. Initially, French fried potatoes were _____.

A. as thin as potato chips today                                   B. as thick as today potato chips

C. thicker than today potato chips                               D. thinner than today potato chips

4. Mr. Crum invented the potato chips _____.

A. deliberately                                                             B. when he was cooking another dish

C. unintentionally                                                        D. a guest asked him to try to cook it

5.. Mr. Crum’s chips _____.

A. were like by other guests in the restaurant he was working in at that time

B. weren’t added to the menu in the restaurant he was working in

C. are only sold in the USA today

D. made the guest was serving party

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

Technology will allow homes in the future to be “smart”. Appliances will communicate with each other and with you. Your stove, for instance, will tell you when your food is cooked and ready to eat. Refrigerators will suggest recipes based on food items you already have.

The technplogy is possible because of tiny inforkation-storing devices called RFID (radio-frequency identification) chips. People already use them to keep track of pets and farm animals. Future RFID chips will sore information about all the iems in you cabinets. For example, they will record the date that you bought each item. Other devices will read this information using radiio waves. When you need more food, your cabinets will tell you buy it.

41. How will the future houses be?

A. more furnished                                                           B. more animal - friendly

C. more hi- tech                                                              D. more traditional

42. What can refrigertors of smart homes do?

A. give advice about what to eat and how to cook          B. cook food

C. suggest when the food is ready to eat                          D.communicate with refrigarators of                                                                                                  other homes

43. What is the function of RFID chips?

A. They look after pets.                                                     B. They create new informatio

C. They entertain house owners.                                       D. They keep information

44. What does the word tiny likely mean?

A. big                             B. small                               C. rich                         D. enormous

45. How can information be read?

A. using radio waves                                                  B. using chips

C. using a cabinet                                                       D. using farm animals

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

The Artist in You

The Artist in You is a new show for kids and teenagers. Each week, Tony Moldino, an artist himself, shows you how to make an amazing work of art. Last week, it was painting a portrait. This week it’s drawing with pencil on paper, and next week it’s how to use your digital camera to take great pictures. It’s on every Tuesday at 5.00 pm.

Dance School

Dance School is a new teen drama about a group of students who all want to become dancers. It follows their lives in a school for dancers in New York. The story is told through the eyes of Tina Giles, a farm girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. On her first day at the school she meets Joe, Heather and John. Together they try hard to achieve their dream. Dance School is on every Monday night at 7.00.

(Adapted from Key English for School, Cambridge University Press)

40. Every week on the show “The Artist in You”, you can _____.

A. learn to draw                                B. learn to paint

C. learn something new                        D. learn nothing

41. Tony Moldina is on the show _____.

A. every week                                        B. this week only

C. next week only                                D. next month

42. “Dance School” is a show about _____.

A. a girl called Tina Giles                        B. a new school

C. two boys                                        D. a group of young dancers

43. Tina Giles grew up _____.

A. in a villa                                        B. in a city

C. in a village                                        D. on a farm

44. Tina met her school friends for the first time _____.

A. on a farm                                        B. at her new school

C. years ago                                        D. last Monday

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

The Artist in You

The Artist in You is a new show for kids and teenagers. Each week, Tony Moldino, an artist himself, shows you how to make an amazing work of art. Last week, it was painting a portrait. This week it’s drawing with pencil on paper, and next week it’s how to use your digital camera to take great pictures. It’s on every Tuesday at 5.00 pm.

Dance School

Dance School is a new teen drama about a group of students who all want to become dancers. It follows their lives in a school for dancers in New York. The story is told through the eyes of Tina Giles, a farm girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. On her first day at the school she meets Joe, Heather and John. Together they try hard to achieve their dream. Dance School is on every Monday night at 7.00.

(Adapted from Key English for School, Cambridge University Press)

41. Every week on the show “The Artist in You”, you can _____.

A. learn to draw                                              B. learn to paint

C. learn something new                                  D. learn nothing

42. Tony Moldina is on the show _____.

A. every week                                                 B. this week only

C. next week only                                           D. next month

43. “Dance School” is a show about _____.

A. a girl called Tina Giles                               B. a new school

C. two boys                                                     D. a group of young dancers

44. Tina Giles grew up _____.

A. in a villa                                                      B. in a city

C. in a village                                                  D. on a farm

45. Tina met her school friends for the first time _____.

A. on a farm                                                    B. at her new school

C. years ago                                                    D. last Monday

2. Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

The Artist in You

The Artist in You is a new show for kids and teenagers. Each week, Tony Moldino, an artist himself, shows you how to make an amazing work of art. Last week, it was painting a portrait. This week it’s drawing with pencil on paper, and next week it’s how to use your digital camera to take great pictures. It’s on every Tuesday at 5.00 pm.

Dance School

Dance School is a new teen drama about a group of students who all want to become dancers. It follows their lives in a school for dancers in New York. The story is told through the eyes of Tina Giles, a farm girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. On her first day at the school she meets Joe, Heather and John. Together they try hard to achieve their dream. Dance School is on every Monday night at 7.00.

(Adapted from Key English for School, Cambridge University Press)

1. Every week on the show “The Artist in You”, you can _____.

A. learn to draw                                              B. learn to paint

C. learn something new                                   D. learn nothing

2. Tony Moldina is on the show _____.

A. every week                                                 B. this week only

C. next week only                                           D. next month

3. “Dance School” is a show about _____.

A. a girl called Tina Giles                               B. a new school

C. two boys                                                     D. a group of young dancers

4. Tina Giles grew up _____.

A. in a villa                                                      B. in a city

C. in a village                                                  D. on a farm

5. Tina met her school friends for the first time _____.

A. on a farm                                                    B. at her new school

C. years ago                                                    D. last Monday

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the U. S. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.

The hurricane formed over the Bahamas and turned into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it hit the southeastern tip of Florida. It got stronger as it traveled across the Gulf of Mexico. It made its second landfall off the coast of southeast Louisiana on Monday, August 29, 2005. It had become a category 4 hurricane by then. The storm surge that followed caused destruction from central Florida to Texas. New Orleans, Louisiana, experienced even more damage because its levees were breeched, letting water flood a large portion of the city.

The National Weather Service warned people of the tropical monster that was heading towards the southern coast. Residents were told to expect power outages. They were told they might lose their rooftops and to expect water shortages. The National Hurricane Director was very concerned. He personally called the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi. He even called President Bush at his ranch in Texas. He spoke directly with New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin issued an evacuation order for his city. Most people left. About eighty percent of the population evacuated. The estimate was that around 100,000 people remained in

the metro area. Some were stranded tourists; others did not own a car and had no way out. Those who were not able to leave were instructed to go to the New Orleans Convention Center and the Superdome.

41.     What is the passage mainly about?

A. The history of the United States hurricanes.

B. A hurricane in the history of the United States.

C. Hurricanes in the world, especially in the United States.

D. What the United States does to prevent hurricanes.

42.     According to the passage, what is NOT true about Hurricane Katrina?

A. It is the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States.

B. It is the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the US.

C. It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.

D. It formed over the Bahamas.

43. What can be true from the passage about Hurricane Katrina when it hit the southeastern tip of Florida?

A. It was very weak.                                            B. It was very strong.

C. It was not as weak as it started.                      D. It was not as strong as it started.

44.What is NOT true about the National Hurricane Director?

A. He called the governors of Mississippi.

B. He called President Bush at his ranch in Texas.

C. He spoke directly with the New Orleans mayor.

D. He was very unconcerned.

45. According to the passage, how many people were evacuated?

A. About 80,000 people.                                     B. About 80% of the population.

C. Around 100,000 people.                                 D. Around 20% of the population.

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

Toy Story is not only the best Disney film because it has the best story and the best animation, but also because of the excellent actors chosen to provide the voices of the animals. The casting was perfect from top to bottom, and the movie provides an excellent adventure story about friendship and loyalty that keeps you engrossed until the nail-biting climax.

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen provided excellent voices for Woody and Buss Lightyear – their performances alone are one of the biggest things that made this such a spectacular movie. Besides that, though, you have the excellent story that is not only noteworthy because it has never really been told from this perspective before, but also because it was just told so well. All of the characters in the film are very well developed and all have appropriate and effective actors chosen to provide their voices.

(Adapted from http://www.imdb.com)

6.        According to the text, which is NOT true about Toy story?

A.    It is the best Disney film                                                    B. It has the best story

C. It has the best animation                                                    D. It has the best soundtrack

7.        The word “nail-biting” is closest in meaning to            

A.    very boring              B. very relaxing           C. very exciting           D. very shocking

8.        Toy story was reviewed as a spectacular movie thanks to           ?

A.    Tom Hanks and Time Allen’s great voices.                         B. Its plot was excellent.

C. The characters were well developed.                                 D. All are correct.

9.        The word “appropriate” means            

A.    popular                    B. suitable                   C. beautiful                 D. good

10.     The author of the text can be           .

A.    a movie critic           B. a teacher                 C. a student                 D. a musician

2…Read the following passage and choose the option (A, b, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

The Silver Glove

The Silver Bore

Daniel Jones

If you’ve ever seen a pirate film in the past, you can save your money. This is one of the most predictable films I have seen this year. The plot is totally unbelievable and the script is something amateurish out of filmmaker college. There is some nice cinematography but the Hawaiian scenery is not enough to save this film. Great support acting from the Frenchman Thierry Montpasse as the evil Captain Scar.

#Pirates At the Speed Of Light

Angela Moore

I just love this fast-moving pirate thriller. The story moves at dizzying speed from one terrifying battle scene to the next and you really feel as if you are on the ships with these evil thieves and smugglers. Chief pirate, British actor Colin Williams, is given all the best, wittiest lines and the film has its share of laughs as well as scary moments. The storm scene at the beginning leaves you both exhausted and terrified.

41. What is the main purpose of the thread?

A. To explain the plots of the film.

B. To introduce the main characters of the film.

C. To give review of the film.

D. To encourage people to see the film.

42. Who are the target audiences of the thread?

A. Film-lovers                                             B. Movie critics             

C. Pirate movie fans                                    D. All are correct.

43. The word “amateurish” means

A. good                B. unskillful                   C. professional               D. qualified

44. The word “dizzying” means

A. confusing                   B. unsteady           C. slow                           D. amazing

45. Angela Moore complimented Colin Williams for his

A. Acting skills     B. Movie lines                C. Costumes                            D. All is correct

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues’ music was very (106) ____ with black Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (107) _____ black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could dance to and simple, fast music.

 108) ____ the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (109) _____ new while R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (110) ____ millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was very (111) ____.

By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (112) ____. It was at that time that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.

The Beatles first started (113 ) ____ singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more (114) ____ melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (115) ____ as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence (116) ____ the style of popular music. By the (117) ____ 1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had (118) ____ the amplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.

Quesstion 111:

A. dangerous

B. endangered

C. dangerously

D. in danger