III. READING: (25 points)
Part 1: Put ONE suitable word in each space
Miss Darby was one of those people who never threw anything away. “You never know when you might need it” was (1) ...................................... of her favorite sayings. She lived (2) ...................................... herself in a large Victorian house across the road from us. Although I never went to her house, I knew it was full (3) ...................................... antique furniture, Persian carpets and so on. In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was (4) ...................................... an art gallery. I remember my father (5) ...................................... that she was a “ Staffordshire Darby” but I had (6) ...................................... idea what he meant. I (7) ...................................... out years later that the Darby family had made their money from coal-mining in Staffordshire. We used to make up stories (8) ...................................... her. My sister Alice, (9) ...................................... was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover, but he walked out one day and she (10) ...................................... saw him again!
Part 2: Read the following passage and answer the questions.
The world's oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution. However, little is known about the long-term effects of such slow poisoning. The most serious problem of modern time is that man is destroying the earth's natural resources and transforming huge areas into a wasteland. As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world's rapidly increasing population. A way of protecting all wildlife on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of disappearing completely from the face of the earth. The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities. Man's whole environment is being changed in a serious way.
1) What is the process of making something dirty?
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2) Find a word or phrase from the passage with the same meaning as the air, water, and land in which we live?
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3) What is the air surrounding the earth called?
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4) What could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use?
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5) What is a difficulty which needs attention and thought?
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Part 3: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word you choose.
Paper is named for papyrus, a reed-like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.
A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture.
Where do these fibers come from? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, a paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forests, energy and reduces air and water pollution.
1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by ___________.
A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. ancient cultures D. foresters
2. What is the main ingredient in most papers?
A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus
3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in the paper is ________
A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. wastepaper
4. According to the passage, recycling paper is ______________
A. bad for the environment C. good for the environment
B. wasteful D. economical
5. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT ______________.
A. reduce the need for ink C. save energy
B. save forests D. reduce air pollution
D. WRITING: (25 points)
Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.
Example: He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took him two hours to write the letter.
1. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.
The lions ................................................................................................................................
2. We got lost because we didn't have a map.
If we ........................................................................................................................................
3. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
I would rather.........................................................................................................................
4. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.
It was .......................................................................................................................................
5. That was a silly thing to say.
What ........................................................................................................................................
6. We've run out of tea.
There........................................................................................................................................
7. I last saw him when I was a student.
I haven't ..................................................................................................................................
8. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was ...............................................................................................................................
9. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been .....................................................................................................................
10. She will complete the work only she is paid extra.
She will not ........................................................................................................................
Part 2 Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences.
1. All the students love the principal. He is very kind. (because of)
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2. I have forgotten the tickets. I’m sorry for it. (having)
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3. I saw it with my own eyes. I believed it. (if)
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4. The house at the end of the street has been sold. It has been empty for years. (which)
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5. It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice. (wish)
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Part 3 : A friend of yours has written to you, asking for some advice. He wants to visit
your country for three weeks this summer and would like to know which places to visit,
where to stay, what sights to see, and what clothes to bring. Write to him, giving as many
suggestions as you can and mentioning any national customs that may seem strange to
him. (about 200 words)
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