Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to
answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. One of the most
(51)__ -used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words. It lists meanings
and spellings, (52)__ how a word is pronounced, gives (53)___ of how it is used, may reveal its origins
and also lists synonyms and (54)__ .To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top
of each page showing the first and last words on that page - and of course it (55)__ to know the alphabet!
There may be numerous special sections at the back with (56)__ about famous people and places, lists
of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (57)__ how to use the
dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
An atlas is also a reference book and (58)__ charts, tables and geographical facts, as well as maps.
Political maps locate countries and cities, physical maps show the formation of the land with its
mountains and valleys, and economic maps show industries and agriculture. To find a specific place,
you need to look in the (59)__ at the back of the atlas and the exact position on the map. There are
numerous map (60)__ that you need to know in order to be able to read a map-almost like a special
language-and these are explained at the front of the atlas.
51. A. greatly B. widely C. mainly D. largely
52. A. speaks B. tells C. says D. gives
53. A. evidence B. roof C. examples D. cases
54. A. antonyms B. closest C. opposite D. controversies
55. A. assists B. pays C. helps D. works
56. A. events B. stories C. facts D. materials
57. A. explaining B. interpreting C. suggesting D. presenting
58. A. includes B. contains C. consists D. composes
59. A. index B. preface C. complement D. foreword
60. A. marks B. signs C. signals D. symbols
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