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Read the passage. Then choose the option that best completes the passage.
2. The wage premiums for college graduates are so high that even if you wind up in
the bottom half of the college group, you’re still much better off than in the top half
of the high-school group. On the other hand, that increasing difference in salaries is
accompanied by shrinking inequality among all non-college graduates, regardless
of whether or not they finished high school. Thus, people with a high-school
diploma are ___________________.
4. The special features of the Armin table lamp make it ______________________. With its
special, fully bendable neck, the Armin table lamp can be twisted and turned to any
shape you need. The head of the lamp can also be rotated 360 degrees to send light
in any direction; up, down, right or left. Coupled with a sturdy stand that balances
the lamp no matter where it’s aimed, this flexibility means no matter where you
need light, Armin can be there for you.
6. Thank you for taking time to read this company manual, which is intended to
__________________________. Getting integrated into the company culture begins
here. Featured are not only general rules of conduct in the workplace, but the
general structure of the company, where you fit into the grand scheme of things,
and what you can expect while working here. It is important, therefore, that you
take time to fill yourself in on the big picture before you move on to the orientation
for your department and particular job title.
(a) explain the essentials for doing your new job here
(b) prepare applicants for the whole interview process
(c) introduce employees to company-wide regulations
(d) warn staff of problems caused by improper conduct
7. When you first listen to Ginger’s newest album, you’d swear that “Heart of Rock”
was a compilation of rock and roll hall-of-fame performances. Mouthing a pool of
traditional licks and riffs pilfered from the latest and greatest, Ginger sounds just
like the Moonblades and a plethora of other gravel-voiced purveyors of rock
nostalgia. Unfortunately, the singer’s own creative talent is lost in the cacophony.
Yes, the wistful harmonicas, plucked pianos, and brushed drums burbling below
guitars are welcome diversions on some tracks. But on the whole this album leaves
her fans with __________________________.
8. I work in a home office, and seven kids and two adults take over the rest of my
house, using it as a daycare center, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The daycare kids share so many colds so generously that I often view them
not as children, but rather as runny noses with arms and legs. Although I’m not in
constant contact with the kids, I still interact with them, and their myriad viruses,
from time to time during the day. The result is that I occasionally manage to
__________________________.
10.
Dear Editor:
I agree that a reputation for reliability was central to Japan’s dominance over
the global car market of the 1980s. However, I disagree with your view of the
market today. Close study of “Consumer Reports” magazine’s year-to-year
reliability ratings among American, Japanese and European cars since the mid-
80s shows that the “quality gap” has been dwindling steadily. In fact, American
and European cars are now essentially on par with Japanese cars
__________________________.
12. Conventional histories of Scottish literature have for over a century resembled their
British and Irish counterparts in __________________________. Particularly when
the subject is the later eighteenth and the earlier nineteenth centuries, the period
usually dubbed the Romantic, the relative exclusion of women is singular in light of
their considerable literary activity. There are of course many reasons for the modern
marginalization of Scottish women poets of the Romantic period, not the least of
which is the extraordinary prominence of Robert Burns and Walter Scott in Scotland’s
literary landscape during the era.
14. This notice goes out to all students who are __________________________. Please
pay special care to recent changes in deadlines for nearly all applications. In
particular, note that you must submit your proposed class schedule, which informs
the department of not only tuition but textbook requirements as well. This must be
handed in at least one month before classes begin so the student awards committee
has sufficient time to assess each student’s need. These changes come as the volume
of applications has increased in economically troubled times.
(a) Moreover
(b) As a result
(c) In fact
(d) However
16. Increased saltwater habitat in Louisiana’s delta areas has fostered growth in
populations of saltwater species such as shrimp, crab, and lobsters. This is good
news for the delta fishermen who rely on saltwater fish and shellfish for their
livelihood, though scientists worry the current boom may signify a bust in the long
run. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages many of the coastal wildlife
refuges, reports that total seafood production in the wetlands remains strong only
because there are a record number of boats in the water. _______________________,
yields per individual boat have fallen about 90 percent since the 1940s.
(a) In actuality
(b) In contrast
(c) Likewise
(d) Therefore
Part Ⅱ Questions 17--- 37
Read the passage and the question. Then choose the option that best answers the question.
17. Plagiarism is apparently rife these days, judging from the number of writers
exposed each month. What is this modern-day phenomenon that has spread like
poison ivy through the ranks of novelists, historians, academics, scientists, students
and almost anyone who uses and publishes words? Plagiarism is a species of
intellectual fraud that an author claims is original but has been copied from another
source without permission or acknowledgment, thus deceiving and harming the
reader.
18.
Dear student,
hope that you enjoyed your time studying abroad last semester. Now that
We
you are back, I am writing to see if you could provide some valuable feedback
for future international students about your study abroad experience. We would
appreciate your evaluation of aspects such as accommodation, social life, and
expenses. Not only will your responses on this survey be helpful for future
students, it can also open new doors of opportunity for yourselves. Upon
submitting your review, you will receive internship and job offers from
companies looking to recruit students with international experience.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew Bates
Study Abroad Program Director
20. Scientists at one of Rome’s most prestigious universities, La Sapienza, are protesting
against a planned visit by Pope Benedict XVI to officially open the academic year.
In a letter to the rector, 67 lecturers and professors of the university objected to the
comments the Pope, then a cardinal, once made on Galileo. He had defended the
Catholic Church’s trial of Galileo as just, and the scientists mean to uphold the
cause of scientific truth and integrity by refusing the visit.
22. Harman’s Home Heating Solutions is proud to announce its new partnership with
Lemur Air-conditioning. Now, the name you know and trust to keep your family
warm and cozy all winter is ready to keep you cool and comfortable all summer,
providing year-round house temperature regulation. And in line with that goal, we
are proud to introduce the energy-saving, programmable Eversure temperature
gauge, guaranteed to keep costs down: yours free with every installation. Harman’s
Home Heating Solutions; because a comfortable home is also a happy home.
24. The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the
Dallas Zoo ― her home for more than half a century. Zoo officials decided to
euthanize Jenny on Thursday night because of an inoperable tumor in her stomach.
Jenny had stopped eating and drinking recently, and tests showed she was unlikely
to recover. The International Species Information System, which maintains records
on animals at 700 institutions around the world, confirmed earlier this year that
Jenny was the oldest gorilla in its database.
26. The Marsborough Public Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications to run
for a vacancy on the library board. Responsibilities of the new trustee will include
managing the library’s book collection, setting policies for staff and patrons, and
developing a budget. The elected trustee will be required to serve on the board
until January 1, 2012, at which time new elections will be held. The trustee also
must be available for monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at
7:00PM. Special meetings may also be held as needed. Interested persons must
submit a cover letter and resume
´ ´ by March 3.
28.
Dear Mr. Fellsworth,
Thank you for your purchase order placed on September 17. We look forward
to filling that order and shipping it soon. Before we can do this, however, for
legal purposes we require that you complete a Purchase Security Agreement.
This document serves as a contractual obligation between buyer and seller, and
validates our warranty on the products to be delivered. Enclosed is a copy of
said Agreement for your convenience. No remittance is needed with your
submission. Please return this quickly so we may complete your order. If you
have any questions, please let us know. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ms. Donna Hasselman
30. There are a number of factors influencing how a retailer prices products for resale,
including product costs, overhead, competition, method of distribution, wages and
the desired return on investment. If your pricing is correct, consumers won’t think
twice because they will feel the price is fair. However, as soon as your price goes
below or above the threshold of what consumers feel is in the fair range, you will
meet sales resistance. Determining appropriate prices is therefore ultimately a
combination of practical considerations and common sense.
32. Uskok is derived from a Serbo-Croatian word meaning, “to jump away or to jump
between.” The term aptly describes the origin of this population group, which fled
the Ottomans as they expanded into the Balkans territories in the 16th century.
Unlike most surrounding populations, which became agrarian, the Uskoks turned
to piracy after their flight. Sworn enemies of the Ottomans, they staged raids
throughout the Adriatic Sea region. Larger, more powerful neighboring peoples
encouraged these guerrilla attacks, using the Uskoks as an effective buffer against
Ottoman incursions and Venetian attempts at dominating the Adriatic.
Q: According to the passage, which of the following is correct about the Uskoks?
(a) They fled their homeland when the Serbs and Croats invaded.
(b) They were incited by their neighbors to attack the Ottomans.
(c) They engaged in agriculture and piracy to sustain themselves.
(d) They derived their ethnic name from their 16th century perils.
33. Birds are social animals, and they need to get out of their cages to exercise. So it is
very important that you buy a good bird stand for your bird. Get a stand that is not
so high that you cannot reach the bird, nor so low that the bird can hop onto the
ground. Also, make sure the height of the stand is different than the bird’s cage.
This offers variety to your bird. Lastly, when you buy a bird stand, look for one that
can be cleaned easily, and has feeding and water areas attached to it.
34. The elegant Tropical Breezes ceiling fan offers island paradise styling with reliable
operation. Ideally suited to large rooms, it can help cut energy costs year-round.
Use it during the summer to cool off, or run it during the winter to re-circulate
warm air. Designed to install easily and perform beautifully for years to come, the
Tropical Breezes has an eye-pleasing lustrous bamboo finish with five 52-inch
reversible blades. Its patented motor design assures powerful, whisper-quiet
operation, allowing no mechanical distraction to your sweet dreams of relaxing
under shady palm trees.
Q: What can be inferred about the author’s main point in the passage above?
(a) The impact of the Tata Nano on climate change is not being explored.
(b) Foreign cars should lower their prices to compete with the Tata Nano.
(c) The Tata Nano should be banned because it causes so much pollution.
(d) Industrial countries have learned to take advantage of climate change.
36. Sexist? Not us, say the owners of The Cavern, a tavern accused of gender
discrimination. A tourist complained to the Human Rights Commission that the
Charleston Tavern displayed a sign which her group interpreted as saying “We
don’t serve women.” Tavern proprietor Michael Moss was nonplussed when he
received a call from the commission. He told them the sign actually says “We don’t
serve women here, you have to bring your own,” and he had no intention of
removing it. The commission has decided to take no further action, giving the
tavern owners the last laugh.
Q: Why didn’t Mr. Moss remove the sign from his pub?
(a) Because he does not have to serve women.
(b) Because he does not like serving tourists.
(c) Because the sign was actually just a joke.
(d) Because the HRC will not punish him.
37. Existentialists insist that individuals must accept full responsibility for their
behavior, actions and the course of their lives, within a reality that ultimately has
no meaning. They must face the human condition bravely and decide how to live
without the aid of religion or self delusions. For many individuals, however, such
freedom causes anxiety due to a psychological impulse for “belonging,” resulting in
difficulty comprehending the concept of meaninglessness in their lives. They seek
diversions or attempt to identify with something bigger than themselves, a yearning
existentialists criticize as flight into self-deception.
38. After five years of study, the Yosemite General Management Plan (GMP) was
adopted in 1980 and has guided the development of the park. (a) Roads and
parking lots have been improved. (b) Many trails have been overused and clogged
with hikers. (c) Trails have been made accessible for the disabled. (d) One and a half
miles of electrical powerlines have been hidden underground.
39. In Greek legend, the Palladium of Troy was a wooden image of a maiden about five
feet high, which the god Zeus caused to fall down to Troy from heaven.
(a) The prosperity of the city depended on it since the Trojans had been promised
that Troy would not fall if it were kept in the city. (b) The proof of the promise was
that, when Diomedes stole the image with the help of Odysseus, Troy fell.
(c) In Roman legend, Aeneas rescued the image from burning Troy and took it to
Rome, where it was treasured. (d) Troy has been excavated many times by
archaeologists throughout history, who sought the legendary statue.
This is the end of the Reading Comprehension section. Please remain seated
until the proctor has instructed otherwise. You are NOT allowed to turn to
any other section of the test.