D. “Technological Innovations and Their Price” Question 21: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because ___
.
A. they make them look more stylish B. they are indispensable in every day communications
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
Question 22: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with____, A. the mobility of the mind and the body
B. the resident memory C. the arteries of the brain
D. the smallest units of the brain Question 23: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________.
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction
C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
Question 24: According to the writer, people should A. never use mobile phones in all cases
B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C. keep off mobile phones regularly
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases Question 25: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often,____.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. had a problem with memory
C. abandoned his family D. could no longer think lucidly
Question 26: The word potentially in the passage most closely means A. obviously
D.possibly C. certainly
D. privately Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
that differs from the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 27: A. dirty
B. early C. learn
D. near Question 28: A. theater
B. author C. thumb
D. clothes Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main
stress in each of the following questions. Question 29: A. opponent
B. habitat C. contribute
D. eternal Question 30: A. museum
B. position C. recommend
D. commitment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 31: The Arctic fox’s brownish-gray coat blends in with the barren tundra landscape in the
months without snow.
A. poor B. fruitful
C. arid D. desert
Question 32: Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of
using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools.
A. technical B. basic
C. superior D. original
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Question 34: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or
asking you
A. pay all attention to
B. be related to C. be interested in
D. express interest to
Choose A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
Question 35: For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs
A B and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine,
C D
Question 36: I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of A B C D
English-speaking local guide. Question 37: Today the number of people who enjoys winter sports is almost double that of
twenty A B C D
years ago Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
American music, in most of its various forms, can be traced back to the music of the earliest African- Americans. Even though these Americans came here under the worst of circumstances, they
still brought with them traditions, and developed new traditions of their own, that have grown into what is recognized around the world today as American music.
Musicians, like other artists, are usually quick to give credit where credit is due. Just as a writer quotes his sources, a musician credits those musicians who inspired him. In the case of the early
African - Americans that is not always easy. Many of the slaves who brought musical traditions from Africa will never be known by name. No one wrote their history. Many of the slaves who sang work
songs in the fields will never be known by name No one wrote their history either. However, there is a lot that we do know.
The first well-recognized form of African-American music was spirituals. Spirituals are religious songs They are songs that tell a story or express emotions. Spirituals have a strong rhythm. They are
often sung by a group, sometimes with a leader who sings a line or two alone and a chorus that sings the refrain. Spirituals originated in the Southern United States. Spirituals sung by slaves often
expressed the hope for freedom that was so important in their lives. Well know spirituals include Go Down Moses, Deep River, and Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
After slavery ended, spirituals began to spread to other parts of the United States. Harry Thacker Burleigh was one of the first singers to perform spirituals on stage in a concert. Marian Anderson,
well known for her classical singing, helped spirituals to gain a wider audience too. Spirituals influenced the development of another well-known form of American music - the blues.
blues singer, loved for her strong, beautiful voice, was Bessie Smith. Another early blues musician
was w. C. Handy. Handy was not only a musician, he also wrote music, promoted concerts, and
published blues songs. During the time that the blues were spreading across the country, another style of music was also
quickly gaining in popularity. Ragtime was energetic music with a complicated, syncopated beat. Often played on the piano, ragtime was the latest and most sophisticated in American popular music.
The best-known ragtime musician was probably Scott Joplin, who wrote many hit ragtime pieces for the piano including Maple Leaf Rag. ”
Eventually, elements from all of these forms of music and more came back together. In their own kind of melting pot, African rhythms, slave work songs, spirituals, blues, ragtime, and other
influences recombined to form the beginnings of that truly American art form - jazz. In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular
American music. It would go on from there to worldwide popularity. Jazz would branch out into many forms, and it would influence future styles of American music.
Many musicians today credit earlier musicians such as Scott Joplin or Bessie Smith with inspiring their music. It’s a shame that they can’t also name the earliest African-Americans who really began
the traditions that led to the American music of today.
Question 38: According to the passage, who introduced the early form of American music? A. American natives
B. Harry Thacker Burleigh C. slaves from Africa
