Vocabulary
Fill-in-the-Blank
Reading Comprehension
Skimming
Sentence Rewriting
100
Unit 5: rapid, prompt
swift
100
Unit 4: I want to buy some _____ to make a skirt.
fabric
100
Read Passage One in Section C of Test Yourself (p.262-263). Then answer the following question: The Pilgrims learnt to adapt to the new environment _______. A)with the help of of the natives B)by imitating the Native Americans C)by trial and error D)by learning from their earlier experience in Holland
A)with the help of the natives
100
Skim through "Cloning Debates" (p.259-262) and identify the paragraph from which the following information is derived: It is likely that cloning will help cure you of HIV before long.
Paragraph A
100
People attribute much of his success to his powers of imagination. (credit) / Much of his success__________________.
...is credited to his powers of imagination.
200
Unit 4: a date on which sth. special or important happened in a previous year
anniversary
200
Unit 4: The increased costs will certainly _____ our finances.
strain
200
Read Passage One in Section C of Test Yourself (p.128-9) and answer the following question: The word "valet" in the first paragraph most probably means _______. A)a restaurant owner B)a driver of expensive cars C)a wealthy-looking gentlemen D)a restaurant employee taking care of diners' cars
D)a restaurant employee taking care of diners' cars
200
Skim through "Cloning Debates" (p.259-262) and identify the paragraph from which the following information is derived: In the United Kingdom and many other countries, human cloning is prohibited.
Paragraph N
200
People are working to increase the use of solar energy now that they have fewer supplies of traditional fuels. (diminish) / As supplies of traditional fuels________________.
...diminish, people are working to increase the use of solar energy.
300
Unit 6: in a low voice
in a whisper
300
Unit 5: The children were asked to ________ all their toys before they leave.
put away
300
Read Passage Two in Section C of Test Yourself (p.130) then answer the following question: Who does the author think should take the main responsibility for campus shootings? A)school authorities B)the federal government C)news media D)the killers' parents
D)the killers' parents
300
Skim through "Cloning Debates" (p.259-262) and identify the paragraph from which the following information is derived: According to the HCF spokeswoman, human cloning technology will help prevent us suffering from diseases.
Paragraph K
300
When people recall their childhood, the memory of illnesses usually comes up first. (stand out) / Illnesses ______________.
...usually stand out in childhood memories.
400
Unit 4: a basic idea or principle, etc. that sth. develops from
foundation
400
Unit 6: I think the report is __________ and nothing but a waste of paper.
nonsense
400
Read Passage One from Section C of Test Yourself (p.128-9) then answer the following question: Roy Johnson was unfairly treated because ______. A)his car was inferior in quality B)he didn't wear proper clothes C)he failed to express himself clearly D)he is black
D) he is black
400
Skim through "How Geniuses Work" (p.125-128) and identify the paragraph from which the following information is derived: The author defines genius as one who breaks new ground in science, technology, or art.
Paragraph E
400
High priority is given to meeting the challenges of economic and environmental development in the region. (accord) / We __________________.
...accord high priority to meeting the challenges of economic and environmental development in the region.
500
Unit 2: exposed to danger or attack; unprotected
vulnerable
500
Unit 2: In the U.S.A., only Congress can _______ the President to declare war.
authorize
500
Read Passage Two of Section C Test Yourself (p.264) then answer the following question: What word best sums up Jennie's boyfriend? A)a drug user B)a loser C)a trouble maker D)a criminal
B)a loser
500
Skim through "How Geniuses Work" (p.125-128) and identify the paragraph from which the following information is derived: Some geniuses fail to achieve good scores on intelligence tests or do well in school.
Paragraph G
500
One can hardly find any surface water in the desert. (scarcely) / There is _________________.
...scarcely any surface water in the desert.