Listen and choose the correct answer.
What is the main topic of the exhibition?
The history of music and drums
How humans have communicated through history
The future of space travel
Famous paintings in the museum
In the "Ancient Hall," what methods are mentioned?
Writing letters and sending runners
Smoke signals and drums
Carrier pigeons and flags
Whistling and shouting
Why was the Printing Press a significant invention?
It allowed people to print color photos.
It made books cheaper and faster to produce.
It was the first machine to use electricity.
It was used to send secret messages in war.
What does the speaker compare the first telephone to?
A modern radio
A telegraph machine
The smartphones
A computer from the 1990s
What is the rule regarding photography in the museum?
No photos are allowed at all.
You must pay to take photos.
You can take photos, but no flash.
You can only take photos of the guide.
Listen to a conversation between two friends. Then answer the questions.
What is Lisa currently studying?
A computer science degree
A marketing diploma
A foreign language
A history class
Why did Jason think online learning was easier?
Because the exams are open-book
Because you can choose your own teacher
Because there is less homework to finish
Because the classes are shorter
What does Lisa say about the teacher in a real classroom?
They give better grades.
They make sure students pay attention.
They are stricter about homework.
They speak more clearly.
According to Lisa, what is the best thing about the course?
She can watch lectures at any time.
It is cheaper than university.
She doesn't have to take exams.
She can make friends online.
What does Jason mention about his own situation?
He likes taking the bus.
He spends an hour commuting.
He wants to save money.
He prefers taking traditional courses.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
possible
promising
robotics
opposite
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
solution
pollution
instruction
conclusion
The girl asked why _____ so polluted.
was the air in the city
the air in the city was
the air in the city is
is the air in the city
Look! There is a huge notice board _____ the entrance of the flower festival.
in
on
at
out
The tour guide said they _____ to visit the Hmong village the next day.
are going
were going
will go
go
She said she hadn't used any social media _____.
the day before
yesterday
the day after
at that moment
We will have a big discount program for all shoppers _____ Christmas Day.
in
on
at
since
Her _____ into genetic engineering has received a lot of attention from the public.
research
record
resort
repair
_____ is the study of the stars, planets, and other objects in outer space.
Biology
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
Who will _____ your pets when you are away on a field trip to the national park?
look for
look after
look up to
look at
The volcanic eruption caused serious _____ to the local infrastructure.
damage
harm
ruin
destruction
A: _____
B: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the gift.
I'm sorry I couldn't come to your party.
Thanks a lot for the beautiful silk scarf!
Do you want to go shopping for a gift?
I agree that this scarf is very pretty.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
THE SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH
For a long time, humans have told stories about creatures from other worlds. In movies and books, these aliens often have green skin and large black eyes. Sometimes, they are friendly, but often they are dangerous monsters. Writers imagine that these beings are than humans and have amazing technology. However, we do not have any proof that these stories are true. Real scientists also look for life in space, but they use facts instead of imagination. Fifty years ago, they using large radio telescopes to listen to the sky. They wanted to hear a signal a message from distant stars. So far, space very quiet. Even if we do not find intelligent people, finding a tiny living thing like a bacterium would be a huge discovery. The is a very big place, so there is still a lot to explore.
Which of the following best describes the main idea of the text?
The rising cost of electricity in modern houses
How technology will improve future living conditions
The dangers of using robots for security
How to program a computer to control lights
According to the text, how will lighting systems function in the future?
They will stay bright 24 hours a day.
They will require manual switches to work.
They will change based on the amount of sunlight.
They will use solar power to generate heat.
According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as tasks for robots EXCEPT ______.
preparing healthy food
organizing clothes
acting as security guards
teaching children at school
The word "essential" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
very necessary
quite impressive
extremely dangerous
surprisingly cheap
What is the author's attitude toward the integration of technology?
Critical and worried
Neutral and uninterested
Optimistic and positive
Confused and uncertain
What is TRUE about the robots designed for elderly people?
They are mainly built to remind the elderly to take medicine.
They will help prevent feelings of isolation.
They will replace doctors in hospitals.
They are too expensive for most families.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
VISIT THE CITY FARMERS' MARKET
Do you enjoy cooking healthy meals? Come to the City Farmers' Market this weekend. Here is what you can find:
"What conditions are needed for planets to support human life?" the student asked.
The student asked what conditions are needed for planets to support human life.
The student asked if what conditions were needed for planets to support human life.
The student asked what conditions did planets need to support human life.
The student asked what conditions were needed for planets to support human life.
We should keep in touch with our classmates during the summer holiday.
We should maintain contact with our classmates in the summer.
We should start talking with our classmates this summer.
We should meet with our classmates every day during the summer.
We should remember to talk to our classmates at the summer.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
You want to improve your health. You should cut down on sweetened food.
You will improve your health if you didn't cut down on sweetened food.
You should cut down on sweetened food if you wanted to improve your health.
If you want to improve your health, you must cut down on sweetened food.
If you want to improve your health, you should cut down on sweetened food.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The astronaut was sick. He could not attend the meeting.
The astronaut was too sick to call off the meeting.
The astronaut was too sick to put off the meeting.
The astronaut was too sick to turn up at the meeting.
The astronaut was too sick to take over the meeting.
In about 100 words, write a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of social media.