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         Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located in the far western part of the Country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (the Grand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century, hence, the people of Moscow are known as Muscovites. Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church .
         The capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) until the Union dissolved in 1991, Moscow attracted world attention as a centre of Communist power; indeed , the name of the seat of the former Soviet government and the successor Russian government, the Kremlin, was a synonym for Soviet authority. The dissolution of the U.S.S.R. brought tremendous economic and political change , along with a significant Concentration of Russia's wealth, into Moscow .
1. Where is Moscow located?
A. far western part             B. far eastern part              C. southern part            D. northern part
2. The word “vital” can best be replaced by _________.
A. artificial                         B. high                               C. essential                   D. big
3. What does the word “populous” mean?
A. charming                       B. crowded                        C. huge                         D. magnificent
4. Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church for?
A. unlimited time                                                         B. 600 years               
C. less than 600 years                                                  D. more than 600 years
5. What was the Kremlin a synonym for?
A. the name of the seat                                                B. Russian government    
C. Soviet authority                                                       D. dissolution of the U.S.S.R.
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           Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any fixed place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with. However, there are more things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help set up homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a local soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind helping food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
1. Homelessness occurs when a part of the population doesn’t not have any______to call home.
A. great place               B. convenient place            C. fixed place               D. good place
2. What does the word “This” refer to?
A. Some time                B. Homeless                      C. Authority                 D. Each person    
3. If you gave a lot of free time, you might _______to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip                                        B. go on a holiday
C. donate money                                                      D. donate clothes
4. The phrase “sign up” can best be replaced?
A. list                            B. dedicate                         C. promise                   D. register
5. Most cities have a mission of offering _________.
A. jobs                          B. temporary shelter          C. allowance                 D. education
 
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           Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoin, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world.
           Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the
official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has population of
 lover 138 million, which is made of people of many different races and ethnic groups.
            A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals,
 ships, machines and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported including coffee (Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.
1. Where is Brazil located?
A. in the eastern half of South America              B. in the southern half of South America
C. in the western half of South America             D. in the eastern half of North America
2. Who are considered to be among the best dressed in the world?
A. Brazilian men               B. Brazilians             C. Americans                 D. Brazilian women
3. How are the people of Brazil?
A. outgoing, famous and natural                        B. outgoing, friendly and natural                       
C. outgoing, friendly and fun-loving                 D. famous, friendly and fun-loving        
4. The word “rice” in line 11 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. A kind of vegetables                                     B. A kind of food
C. A kind of meat                                              D. A kind of drinks
5. What is the most significant argricultural product in Brazil?
A. cocoa                            B. coffee                   C. corn                            D. cotton