Read the following texts, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question.

[1] One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method of using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large amounts of natural gas are found in the United States, usually several feet below the surface of the Earth. Natural gas is most often found in places where petroleum, the oil from which gasoline is made, is found. Often the natural gas must be removed before the oil itself can be reached.

For many years after natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no value. Finally, however, people began to understand its use and to find ways of storing it and moving it from place to place. Today natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and heating. It has also been used for electric generators and hybrid cars recently. In many ways natural gas is one of our finest fuels. It can be used for cooking without making the room hot. It is cheap and can be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines, some of which are hundreds of miles in length.

1. This passage as a whole is about ________.

A. discovering natural gas

B. finding petroleum

C. using natural gas and petroleum

D. natural gas and its use

2. Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas?

A. It is not used for heating.

B. It moves through pipes.

C. It is cheap.

D. It can be stored.

3. How many uses of natural gas are mentioned?

A. two

B. three

C. four

D. five

4. What does the word “it” in the passage refer to?

A. natural gas

B. electric generator

C. pipeline

D. tank

5. Which of the following is closest meaning to “discovered”?

A. invented

B. found

C. used

D. stored

[2] Why should you learn a foreign language, such as English? First, learning a foreign language opens up job opportunities. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills. Second, learning a foreign language can offer a special experience to travellers. You can easily find the places, ask for directions, and even order food in the countries. Speaking a language also gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture. Another reason why you should learn a foreign language is that it helps you to learn other subjects better. Learning a foreign language is hard and requires a lots of mental exercise. This, in turns, helps the brain to work better and strengthen the ability to memorize and analyze.

1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. The reasons for learning a foreign language

B. The benefits of learning English

C. The ways to learn a foreign language

D. The importance of communication with people

2. The word “it” refers to ______.

A. Another reason

B. learning a foreign language

C. subject

D. mental exercise

3. According to the text, which of the following statement is NOT true?

A. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills.

B. Learning a foreign language helps you to learn other subjects better.

C. Speaking a language gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture

D. It isn’t necessary to know a foreign language

4. How many benefits of learning a foreign language are listed in the text?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

5. The word “hard” is closest in meaning to ______.

A. easy

B. difficult

C. interesting

D. boring

[3] Tropical cyclones are called typhoons in Asia and hurricanes in North and South America. These forms go around like a wheel turning to the left when they hit in the northern part of the world. They have wind speeds of 60 kph or more. In the United States, the Tropical Prediction Center in Miami, Florida keeps an eye out for hurricanes.

When meteorologists discover a hurricane, they give it a name. They can use either a male or female name. Why should tropical cyclones have names? The name makes it easy for people to keep up with information about a hurricane and its possible dangers.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an international weather group decides what names will be used. The WMO makes lists of names using the English alphabet. Each name on the list starts with a different letter. The first hurricane of the year gets the first name on that year’s list. The second hurricane gets the next name. For examples, if the first hurricane is named Abel, the second might be named Betty. The name lists do not include names beginning with the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z. There aren’t many names that begin with these letters.

Asian countries use a different list, which is made up by the WMO’s Typhoon Committee. This list has a few personal names, but most of the names are of flowers, animals, trees, and other similar things.

1. What is the main idea of this reading?

A. When tropical cyclones are named

B. When tropical cyclones can do

C. How tropical cyclones are named

D. Who watches for tropical cyclones

2. What does the word “which” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. a different list

B. a female name

C. the alphabet

D. a male name

3. What is the wind speed of a cyclones?

A. 50 kph

B. 60 kph

C. 70 pkh

D. 80 pkh

4. Which of the following letters are NOT used to name hurricanes?

A. D

B. T

C. M

D. Q

5. What does the word “discover” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. look for

B. find out

C. look at

D. take off

[4] The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign country.

1. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A. Travel procedures

B. Travel advice

C. How to adjust travel dates

D. Protect your luggage

2. Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?

A. Research your destination

B. Always bring identification

C. Apply for visas if necessary

D. Save money by cutting out dinner

3. According to the passage, your luggage should be ________.

A. stored in a safe place

B. tagged in case of being lost

C. packed with your passport

D. painted a bright colour

4. The underlined word “it” refers to your ________.

A. identification

B. luggage

C. passport

D. flight

5. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. travelling may cost more in peak season

B. you must always take cash with you

C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones

D. you can’t get back your lost luggage overseas

[5] Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn’t cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide power for the total population. Many countries have already used solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of our house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too. Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar energy instead of gas by the year 2015.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Energy

B. Solar energy

C. Pollution

D. Nuclear power

2. How much solar energy is enough for the world’s population?

A. Two percent of the solar energy.

B. One – third of the solar energy.

C. One percent of the solar energy.

D. One – fifth of the solar energy.

3. Where are solar panels installed?

A. They are placed in the garden of the house.

B. They are placed on the roofs of the house.

C. They are placed on the floor of the house.

D. They are placed on the branches of the tall trees behind the house.

4. What is the word “placed” closest in meaning to?

A. put on

B. installed

C. put

D. B & C

5. What does the word “There” refers to?

A. Many countries

B. Sweden

C. On the roofs

D. The sun