Part IV. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. (2,5 points)

As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children being cared for by wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place. 

This seemingly preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteenth century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people. He only growled and stared at them. Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began to work with him. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of words, as well as write letters and form words.

1. The French doctor found the boy ________.

A. wandering in the woods

B. at his doorstep C. growling at him

D. speaking intelligibly

2. In this passage, the word “litter” most nearly means ________.

A. garbage B. master C. offspring D. hair

3. The doctor was able to work with the boy because ________.

A. the boy was highly intelligent

B. the boy trusted him C. the boy liked to dress up

D. the boy was dedicated and patient

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters.

B. Examples of wolves’ caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century.

C. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat.

D. The young boy never was able to speak perfectly.

5. In this passage, the word “preposterous” most nearly means ________.

A. dedicated                           B.scientific                      C. wonderful                 D. absurd

IX. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

The dog has always been considered man's best friend. Always noted for being particularly faithful in watching over children, he also has his place by the fireside, in the cow pasture, on the sheep range, and beside the hunter in forest or blind. He is easy to train, works hard, and often performs astonishing feats. And in the frozen polar regions he was once the principal motive power, before being largely displaced by the plane and helicopter.

(Because he howls or whines in the presence of impending, death, the dog was once thought to have supernatural powers and believed to be capable of seeing gods and ghosts invisible to men.) Actually, the basis for these beliefs lies in the hound's sensitivity to people's feelings and his superior hearing ability and sense of smell, which enable him to detect signs hidden from human observation. His record of saving lives is outstanding, for he often gives warning of fire and other dangers not noticed by his master.

The dog's major contribution, however, has been to medical research. (Both his diet and his structure are comparable to those of the human being, and so he has been the subject of countless experiments.) open-heạrt surgery has been made possible largely because of the dog. But his sacrifice has repaid his own species as well by safeguarding it from rabies, distemper, and other diseases.

76. The dog has always been noted for _______.

A. protecting children B. assisting shepherds

c. helping hunters D. herding cattle

77.The dog probably whines in the presence of death because he can ______.

A. see ghosts and spirits B. give warning of danger

c. sense unhappiness around him D. perform astonishing feats

78. Dogs are similar to human beings in ______ .

A. size B. structure c. temperament D. appearance

79. The dog has been of most value to man in the development of _____.

A. a treatment for rabies B. open-heart surgery

c. a cure for distemper D. superior hearing ability

80. The article does not say whether the scientists experiments with dogs have _____ .

A. benefited animals other than dogs B. served man

c. helped other dogs D. contributed to medical knowledge

XI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

91. "Can you give me a lift to school?" he asked his friend.

He asked his friend ............................................................................

92. I’m amazed by the mistakes you have made.

What ...............................................................................................

93. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can .....................................................................................

94. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.

The annual ...........................................................................................

95. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.

He is the most ........................................................................................

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô  3

 There are so many programmes for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music.

A. lesson 

B. competition 

C. comedy 

D. comedian

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô 2

 There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series,...

A. movies 

B. programmes 

C. program 

D. cinemas

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below (1 point)

There was once a large, fat woman who had a small thin husband. He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly wages every Friday evening. As soon as he got home, his wife often made him give her all his money, and then she gave him back only enough to buy his lunch in the office every day. One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolate. "You will never guess what happened to me today, dear", he said. He waited for a few seconds and then added. "I won 10 thousand pounds on the lottery". "That's wonderful", said his wife delightedly. But then she thought for a few seconds and asked angrily, “But wait a moment! How could you afford to buy that ticket?"

1. How often did the wife get money from her husband?

    A. Every day                 B. Twice a week             C. Every week

2. What did she give her husband some money for?

    A. To buy lottery tickets            B. As his pocket money  C. For his lunch every day     

3. How much did the man win?

    A. $10 000                               B. £10 000                      C. 10 000p   

4. Why did the wife get angry?     - Because her husband....................

    A. won the lottery                   B. missed his lunch           C. had some money of his own

5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the passage?

    A. The wife felt sorry for her husband         

    B. The wife is a mean woman                    

    C. The husband won the lottery one day

Keys:

VII. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below (1 point)

There was once a large, fat woman who had a small thin husband. He had a job in a big company and was given his weekly wages every Friday evening. As soon as he got home, his wife often made him give her all his money, and then she gave him back only enough to buy his lunch in the office every day. One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living room. His wife was listening to the radio and eating chocolate. "You will never guess what happened to me today, dear", he said. He waited for a few seconds and then added. "I won 10 thousand pounds on the lottery". "That's wonderful", said his wife delightedly. But then she thought for a few seconds and asked angrily, “But wait a moment! How could you afford to buy that ticket?"

1. How often did the wife get money from her husband?

    A. Every day                            B. Twice a week                 C. Every week

2. What did she give her husband some money for?

    A. To buy lottery tickets     B. As his pocket money       C. For his lunch every day       

3. How much did the man win?

    A. $10 000                         B. £10 000                         C. 10 000p     

4. Why did the wife get angry?     - Because her husband....................

    A. won the lottery            B. missed his lunch                C. had some money of his own

5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the passage?

    A. The wife felt sorry for her husband     

    B. The wife is a mean woman                            

    C. The husband won the lottery one day

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô 4

 By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ .

A. world 

B. TV 

C. book 

D. room

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô 1

 Nowadays, television has become (1) _____ popular media of human.

A. than 

B. more 

C. the more 

D. the most