Read the text and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. Write the answer in 'Your answers' Part
Question 6. (10 points). Read the text and choose the best answer from A,B,C or D.Write the answer in ‘ Your answers’ Part.
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel B. Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of consequence was constructed. By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore, the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________ .
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. the extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
2. This passage would most likely be found in a ___________ .
A. U.S. history book B. book on trains
C. science textbook D. computer magazine
3. The word “gathering” refers to ___________ .
A. people B. objects
C. substances D. information
4. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to___________ .
A. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
B. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press
C. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
5. The main topic of the passage is ___________ .
A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
Question 8. (10 points) Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. Is he familiar with the weather yet? USED
-> Has ………………………………………………. the weather yet?
2. In this company, it's John who handles orders for new stock. FOR
-> John is _______________________________ new stock in this company
3. We can advoid serious injuries by wearing seat-betls in cars BE
-> Serious injuries _____________________________ seat-betls in cars
4. He can’t afford to pay for all the books he needs on his income. HIGH
–>His income is ________________________________ to pay for all the books he needs.
5. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. TAKEN
–> We________________________________his smooth manner.
Question 9(14 points). This is part of a letter you receive from a friend, Tim
I can't decide whether to buy a new bicycle from a shop or on the Internet. Where do you think I should buy it ? Is it better to buy some things from shops ? Do you buy things on the Internet ?
Imagine you are Quan. Write a letter (about 100 words ) answering your friend's questions.
Dear Tim,
Love,
Quan
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel B. Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of consequence was constructed. By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore, the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________ .
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. the extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
2. This passage would most likely be found in a ___________ .
A. U.S. history book B. book on trains
C. science textbook D. computer magazine
3. The word “gathering” refers to ___________ .
A. people B. objects
C. substances D. information
4. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to___________ .
A. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
B. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press
C. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
5. The main topic of the passage is ___________ .
A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
Question 8. (10 points) Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. Is he familiar with the weather yet? USED
-> Has ………………………………………………. the weather yet?
2. In this company, it's John who handles orders for new stock. FOR
-> John is _______________________________ new stock in this company
3. We can advoid serious injuries by wearing seat-betls in cars BE
-> Serious injuries _____________________________ seat-betls in cars
4. He can’t afford to pay for all the books he needs on his income. HIGH
–>His income is ________________________________ to pay for all the books he needs.
5. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. TAKEN
–> We________________________________his smooth manner.
Question 9(14 points). This is part of a letter you receive from a friend, Tim
I can't decide whether to buy a new bicycle from a shop or on the Internet. Where do you think I should buy it ? Is it better to buy some things from shops ? Do you buy things on the Internet ?
Imagine you are Quan. Write a letter (about 100 words ) answering your friend's questions.
Dear Tim,
Love,
Quan