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.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin made his textbook experiment with a brass key and a silk kite that he flew in a thunderstorm to prove that lightning and electricity are the same thing. In 1920, a kite-flying championship for families and individuals was held in London. These two seemingly unrelated events underscore the fact that kites can be flown for both pleasure and scientific purposes. For example, in the 1800s weather bureaus flew kites to record temperature and humidity at certain altitudes. On one occasion, ten kites were strung together and flown at a height of four miles to lift men and carry cameras aloft.
The kite’s ability to fly depends on its construction and the way that its line is attached. The familiar diamond - shaped kite flies when its covered face is aligned against the wind flow. The line attached to the nose of the kite pulls it into the wind, thus creating the necessary angle for the lift force. If the kite’s construction and the angle of the air stream are correct, the kite will encounter greater pressure against its face and lower pressure against its back. The difference in the pressure creates a lift that causes the kite to rise until it hangs level from its bridle. Its angle against the wind should be sufficiently large or small to create maximum lift to overcome both drag and gravity. The towing point to which the line is attached is important because it sets the kite’s angle relative to the air flow. Although the kite must be headed up and into the wind with a velocity of 8 to 20 miles per hour, it can maintain its position through a tail, a rudder, a keel, vents, or tassels.
The word “aloft” in the reading passage is closet in meaning to _____.
A.for the analysis
B.in the flood
C.in flight
D.for amusement

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Much as George loved travelling in Asia, he decided not to go to Iraq because of his fears of terrorism.
A.As Iraq had become a high-risk terrorism spot, George, who normally loved Asia, was afraid to go there.
B.Even though George liked touring Asia very much, he was afraid of terrorism in Iraq, so he chose not to go there.
C.Although George liked touring Asia, ever since the threat of terrorism started, he hadn’t been to Iraq.
D.George would have gone to Iraq if he hadn’t been scared of terrorism so much because Asia was his favorite travel spot.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
As Keanu Reeves became more famous, it was more difficult for him to avoid newspaper reporters.
A.The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper reporters.
B.The more Keanu Reeves became famous, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper reporters.
C.The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult for him to avoid newspaper reporters it was.
D.The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult it was for him to avoid newspaper reporters.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Many countries share the view that drastic measures must be taken to stop the pollution of the seas.
A.The pollution of the seas can only be prevented provided that many countries follow the same policy.
B.By putting into practice a series of precaution it is generally believed that the pollution of the seas will be prevented.
C.The sea will, it seems, continue to be polluted unless this agreement is accepted by a majority of the countries.
D.A lot of countries agree that it is essential to take strong action to put an end to the pollution of the sea.

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
What make a good souvenir?
On my desk at home, I have a collection of souvenirs; objects that remind me of places I’ve visited and important events in my life. These objects include a model boat that I saw being carved from a piece of wood on a Caribbean island, a piece of lava that emerged hot from a volcano in the year I was born, and a shell (1) _____ on my favourite childhood beach.
Unlike everything else, from which memory and detail fades, it is as if the longer you hold on to certain objects, the (2) ________ their associations with the past become, and the sharper the recollections that gather around them. They are, (3) ________, real souvenirs, encapsulations not only of the place, but of your time in the place. But these days, the term “real souvenirs” sounds like a contradiction in terms, and this is because the objects sold to tourists as souvenirs are often cheap mass-produced imports that have nothing to do with the place at all.
It’s often the (4) _____ that the best souvenirs, like my shell, are found rather than purchased, but browsing for souvenirs can also be a fun holiday activity. But if you are buying souvenirs on holiday this summer, make sure they (5) ________ the reality test. A good souvenir is not just made in the area where it is bought, it also says something about the culture of that area. It is something made by local people using sustainable local materials, and because you are effectively supporting the local economy, it shouldn’t come too cheap, either.
(5)
A.pass
B.win
C.take
D.beat

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
What make a good souvenir?
On my desk at home, I have a collection of souvenirs; objects that remind me of places I’ve visited and important events in my life. These objects include a model boat that I saw being carved from a piece of wood on a Caribbean island, a piece of lava that emerged hot from a volcano in the year I was born, and a shell (1) _____ on my favourite childhood beach.
Unlike everything else, from which memory and detail fades, it is as if the longer you hold on to certain objects, the (2) ________ their associations with the past become, and the sharper the recollections that gather around them. They are, (3) ________, real souvenirs, encapsulations not only of the place, but of your time in the place. But these days, the term “real souvenirs” sounds like a contradiction in terms, and this is because the objects sold to tourists as souvenirs are often cheap mass-produced imports that have nothing to do with the place at all.
It’s often the (4) _____ that the best souvenirs, like my shell, are found rather than purchased, but browsing for souvenirs can also be a fun holiday activity. But if you are buying souvenirs on holiday this summer, make sure they (5) ________ the reality test. A good souvenir is not just made in the area where it is bought, it also says something about the culture of that area. It is something made by local people using sustainable local materials, and because you are effectively supporting the local economy, it shouldn’t come too cheap, either.
(2)
A.larger
B.wider
C.harder
D.greater

(40)
A.if
B.however
C.as
D.though

(38)
A.other
B.else
C.another
D.different

What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A.To expose the negative side of the dot-com era.
B.To explain the history and qualities of a type of entrepreneur.
C.To convince the reader to become an entrepreneur.
D.To show how being an entrepreneur is easier today than ever before.

(37)
A.rather than
B.sooner than
C.more than
D.better than