By / 1. What does the man mean? The woman doesn't need to worry. The woman should be well-prepared. The man loves the cold and wet weather The man has to go out this afternoon 2. What does the man mean? He doesn't have enough money He'll go overseas this summer He's planning to travel around the U.S. He'll spend one year overseas 3. What does Brenden suggest Alice to do? Go to her aunt's birthday party Call her parents to pick her up Take a ride home with him Throw her stuff in the back seat 4. Why is the woman so apprehensive? She has to take medications. Her blood test result is due next week. She is afraid to give blood tests. Her cholesterol level might be high 5. What conclusion can be drawn from the woman's reply? The man handled the dollhouse unskillfully and carelessly. Building a new dollhouse would not be a good suggestion The man shouldn't have told Nancy about the broken dollhouse The man has to have Nancy's approval to make a new dollhouse. 6. What does the man mean? He hasn't handed in the paper yet. He is sure he can finish his paper He is nervous because of the woman's interruption. He will fail if he doesn't take the exam tomorrow. 7. What does the woman imply? She enjoys rainy days. The weather is sunny on Saturday. It will be foggy during the weekend It hasn't been raining much. 8. What does the man recommend? Watch Enchanted on channel 26 Eat something before seeing a movie Go out to eat on Carson Boulevard See a movie before eating something 9. Why is the man looking for an apartment to rent? He doesn't like to live in the dorm. He needs to get away from his parents. He wants to be closer to school. He prefers to live far from school. 10. What is the woman suggesting? The man has to wait for a long time for his turn. The man can have the book after Mary finishes reading. She will lend him the book after John finishes reading. She is going to read the book after everyone else has finished it. 11. What does the listening passage mainly discuss? The benefits of oral communication Different ways people communicate Various symbols of whole words Nonlinguistic form of language 12. How do people communicate without knowing the language?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfHYjQQ_Z13km0Y26dmZmgUa6FC0-jUZ/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> They frown to show their sadness. They show negative reactions. They pretend they are deaf. They use sign language. 13. Why do we use body language?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfHYjQQ_Z13km0Y26dmZmgUa6FC0-jUZ/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> To show approval To convey a meaning To verbalize a thought To warn or instruct others 14. What kind of language is Morse code¸ signal flags¸ or smoke signals?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfHYjQQ_Z13km0Y26dmZmgUa6FC0-jUZ/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Linguistic Nonlinguistic Intentional Unintentional 15. What form of language is used more commonly?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfHYjQQ_Z13km0Y26dmZmgUa6FC0-jUZ/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Road maps Sign language Verbalization Braille system 16. What was Christie's main reason to become a writer?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sziq8K_PnuJ73yymLCb4rcxnLtnyHqVH/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> She had a lot of information about poisons. She became bored when her husband was absent. She loved to write criminal stories She wanted to become very rich 17. How did she get information about poisons she used in her book. From detective novels From the places she traveled From the hospital pharmacy From Shakespeare's books 18. Why did the readers love her books? The books were non-fiction Her books included all the details to solve the problem All her books had a particular plot. Her books were adapted for films and TV series. 19. Why is Christie regarded as the most successful writer in history?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sziq8K_PnuJ73yymLCb4rcxnLtnyHqVH/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Her books were sold the most. She wrote the best detective stories. Her books had mysterious plots She was immensely popular. 20. Where did the information for her books come from?<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sziq8K_PnuJ73yymLCb4rcxnLtnyHqVH/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Her days in the first World War Her travels all over the world Her husband's stories of the War Other writers' novels 21. The government cannot handle the ___________ problem of prison overcrowding inconclusive intriguing intractable inferential 22. They ____________ him by calling every day until he finally paid the bill. mesmerized harassed hobbled fascinated 23. I happen to be a(n) ____________of the opera and symphony¸ and I love art museums delicacy candidate aficionado offender 24. Geneticists in Canada have discovered a(n) ____________ to the puzzle of why our cells get old and die. bond clue fault issue 25. I saw him at one of the tables ____________ his coffee thoughtfully sipping soaking seizing sifting 26. There is a wide range of kitchen ____________ in our cooking shop on the second floor. chandeliers thrones porches utensils 27. A popular ____________ on the island of Malta is strolling along the waterfront and chatting with friends. obligation pastime mortgage shortfall 28. Thousands were forced to ____________ from rural to urban areas in search of work. embark stumble migrate telecommute 29. Applicants for this particular job are checked for criminal ____________. allocations evaluations convictions vocations 30. Napoleon's army took priceless works of art from all over Europe as ____________. loot raid cargo scrap 31. He carefully ____________ the wrappers and put them between the leaves of his books flattened cracked granted weaved 32. Emily threatened to kill herself when her life got tough¸ but everyone knew that she wouldn't commit ____________. matricide suicide patricide genocide 33. It's annoying that we can't travel until Thursday¸ but the ____________ is that the fare's cheaper then. obstacle hardship upside requiem 34. As a man he was greatly respected¸ even by his political ____________. attorneys opponents comptrollers landlords 35. Witnesses said the gun man immediately ran to a motorcycle being ridden by a(n) ____________. genie accomplice paramedic resident 36. At 3:30 P.M. a ____________ was released announcing that the president was out of immediate danger portfolio supplement transcript bulletin 37. Even the most ____________ eater will find something appetizing here. finicky critical rigid ironic 38. Life expectancy is extremely low due to the ____________ conditions mature reluctant harsh illegal 39. The killer whale¸ or orca¸ can reach speeds up to 30 miles per hour in the ____________ of prey. deprivation proponent scouting pursuit 40. The fox succeeded in ____________ the hunters by running back in the opposite direction eluding disguising soothing rousting 41. The hotel¸ which has been recently completed¸ ____________ with a solarium and sauna. will be equipped will equip would have equipped would equip 42. She said she ____________ the hospital¸ if she had known I was sick. would visit would have visited had visited has visited 43. Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized. “I don't paint anymore¸” Francis wrote¸ “For a while I thought it was temporary.” “I don't paint anymore.” Francis wrote¸ “For a while I thought it was temporary.” “I don't paint anymore¸” Francis wrote¸ “for a while I thought it was temporary.” “I don't paint anymore.” Francis wrote¸ “for a while I thought it was temporary.” 44. The passerby asked me if ____________ her where the post office was. could I tell I can tell can I tell I could tell 45. Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized. Applicants must be able to tell jokes and sing and they must be able to entertain people. Applicants must be able: to tell jokes and sing¸ and they must be able to entertain people. Applicants must be able to tell jokes and sing¸ and they must be able to entertain people. Applicants must be able: to tell jokes¸ and sing¸ and they must be able to entertain people. 46. I remember ____________ someone my calculator¸ but I don't know who! lent to lend lending lend 47. Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized. You asked for forgiveness¸ he granted it to you. You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you. You asked for forgiveness; He granted it to you. You asked for forgiveness¸ He granted it to you. 48. Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized. I believe there really is “no place like home.” I believe there really is¸ “no place like home.” ) I believe there really is “no place like home”. I believe: there really is ‘no place like home.” 49. I had the window cleaner ____________ the windows. to wash washed wash washes 50. Of course we'd all miss you if you ____________ this company¸ but we would all still keep. had left left leave would leave 51. Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized. Bring any two items¸ however sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. Bring any two items; however sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. Bring any two items¸ however¸ sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. Bring any two items; however¸ sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. 52. If you choose the wrong plants for your garden¸ they ____________. will not grow would not grow would not have grown not grow 53. The guide warned us ____________ the water there because it wasn't safe. don't drink not drinking not to drink not drink 54. I had to run a few errands¸ so I got my husband ____________ our children. look after to look after looked after looking after 55. She made me ____________ her name again and again¸ but I still couldn't get it right. to pronounce pronounce pronouncing pronounced 56. If I had not broken my leg¸ I ____________ part in the contest. would take would have taken will take will be taking 57. The money my uncle left me enabled us ____________ a bigger apartment. to buy buying to have bought having bought 58. If you're always getting coughs and colds¸ you should consider ____________ in the country. living to live live lived 59. We got home from vacation last night. We really wish we ____________ more vacation time. had had have had had could have had 60. Mom advises Mary ____________ for the following week's exam. start learning to have started to start learning start to learn 61. What was Wilson Bentley's nickname?Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority. Snowman” artist Snowflake” Bentley Bentley the “Snowman Snowflake” Jericho 62. Where was Bentley's hometown?Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority. Snowflake¸ Vermont Wilson¸ Vermont. Bentley¸ Jericho Jericho¸ Vermont 63. When drawing snowflakes failed¸ what method did Wilson use to preserve them?Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority. Painting the snowflakes Filming the snowflakes Taking pictures from the snowflakes Freezing the snowflakes 64. It could be understood from the passages that Wilson Bentley dedicated his life to _____________.Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority. preserving the beauty of winter finding a way to invent a new snow shovel drawing snow scenes saving the beauty of every snowflake 65. According to the writer¸ what makes snowflakes so puzzling?Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority. They have incredible designs No identical snowflakes are ever found. It is difficult to save snowflakes from melting. Snowflakes could be seen clearly under a microscope. 66. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one. Reading has numerous benefits. You can learn to program video games. You can become a better person. Knowledge is power. 67. Which is NOT a reason given by the author why students fail to complete reading assignments?Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one. Students may be bored Students may be distracted. Students may be unwilling to focus. Students may be tired. 68. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one. Reading: Good for the Mind in Many Ways Reading: The Key to a Successful Academic Future Reading: Improves Your Vocabulary While Being Entertained Reading: The Best Way to Improve Your Writing Skill 69. Why does the author believe that reading is good for your mind state?Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one. It improves your self-confidence. It boosts your strength. It can lower your stress levels. It prevents aging. 70. Which best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one. Reading is exciting. Reading strengthens your mind. Age affects the body in many ways Working out keeps your body in shape. 71. Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions. The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment. Nature provides good examples for photographers. Success is achieved by copying the work of others. It is important to take pictures at the right moment. People can be good subjects for photography 72. Why do some photographers get too involved with their equipment?You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions. The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment. They don't have enough experience taking pictures. They want to prepare their lenses and cameras. They want to take pictures from valuable moments. They don't know how to wait for the right moment. 73. Which of the following would be the main idea of this passage?You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions. The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment. Having an individual approach is necessary for taking good pictures. The realistic approach was perfected by Brandt and Cartier-Bresson. Technical matters do not play an important role in good photography. Photographers should wait for the right moment to take a picture. 74. What is the purpose of the passage?You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions. The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment. To give a brief history of photography To introduce the technical matters To describe what a good picture is To instruct us how to take pictures 75. What does the word “appreciation” in line 9 mean?You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions. The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment. Awareness Description Inspiration Exaggeration 76. Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today. People are in search of an exciting life. Younger people look for new places. Everyone feels the need for a change. People grow roots in their hometown. 77. Why do some people accept the challenge of experiencing more of the world?Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today. They want to have better education and jobs. They regard stability to be unimportant. They get sick and tired of their neighborhood. They can't develop into successful individuals. 78. Which of the following would be the main idea of this passage?Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today. More people are motivated to leave their hometowns. Young people can choose different lifestyles these days. Having a sense of belonging is important for people. Seeking a new job opportunity can be adventurous. 79. What is the purpose of the passage?Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today. To describe family connections To introduce people's preferences To compare different lifestyles To talk about new experiences 80. What does the word “indisputable” in line 3 mean?Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today. Effective Valuable Prominent Undeniable 1 out of 16