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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complete
force (22) can kill and spread fear. One night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was
(23)
by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h blew through the region. Nineteen people were
killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (24)
and 19 billion trees were blown down in just a
few hours. Although people thought of this as hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (25)
storm. They remain far better known than much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of
Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even
though, unlike in 1987, the weather forecastersissued accurate warnings. Extreme weather events such as
these are dramatic reminders of the (26)
of the wind. It is one part of the weather that people
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generally do not give a second thought to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's
lives.
22. A. what
23. A. occurred
Bwhen
B. beaten
C. which
D. where
Cattacked
D. struck
24. A. created
B. caused
resulted
25.
power
B. length
C. strength
26. A. strength
B. pressure
C. power
D. paid
D. force
D.roar
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.
Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children learn the
letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.
However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link between
watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many TV shows are
violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time
in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades.
Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only
educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them to
watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Benefits of kids' TV shows
C. Why kids love TV
28. According to the passage,watching a lot of TV may
Acause weight problems in children
C. cause children to get better grades
29. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. programs
B. experts
30. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. TV is always bad for children.
B. TV is only good for entertainment.
C. Kids should watch only educational shows.
D. Television has some benefits along with problems.
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
B. Effects of television on kids
D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV
B. cause children to be more famous
D. cause students to study more
C. kids
D. problems
Man discovered fire many thousands years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was
struck by lightning. He soon learned how to make fire for himself. However man probably made his fire
by rubbing two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his
food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to
signal messages. Red Indians, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries
people lit fires to warn their friends of danger.Fire was very also used to give light. Before the invention
of oil lamp, men used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity, he hung
small fires in wire baskets from posts to light the streets.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly
twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell