Reading comprehension test 163

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Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
By the end of her first day at work Janet was terribly tired. She was also very happy, for she knew she had made a good beginning. Mr. Taylor was clearly very pleased with the way she had answered his telephone and looked after his visitors. He had also praised her typing. 'Tomorrow, '' she thought happily, ''it will be much easier.'' From the passage we understand that Janet ..... .
A
hates her new job.
B
is married to a businessman.
C
is a secretary.
D
works as a nurse.
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
By the end of her first day at work Janet was terribly tired. She was also very happy, for she knew she had made a good beginning. Mr. Taylor was clearly very pleased with the way she had answered his telephone and looked after his visitors. He had also praised her typing. 'Tomorrow, '' she thought happily, ''it will be much easier.'' Mr. Taylor ..... .
A
has not given Janet much work to do.
B
has known Janet for a long time.
C
is fully satisfied with Janet.
D
is afraid Janet will leave him soon.
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
By the end of her first day at work Janet was terribly tired. She was also very happy, for she knew she had made a good beginning. Mr. Taylor was clearly very pleased with the way she had answered his telephone and looked after his visitors. He had also praised her typing. 'Tomorrow, '' she thought happily, ''it will be much easier.'' The passage describes ..... .
A
what kind of man Mr. Taylor is.
B
Janet's plans for the future.
C
Janet's first day at work.
D
why Janet is not pleased with her work.
Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dr. Maine advertised for someone to work as a receptionist at his dental clinic. He wanted someone who was cheerful and attractive and also willing to work on Saturdays. Several people applied for the job but, except for Jenny none were suitable. Jenny, however, was just what he wanted. Dr. Maine ..... .
A
doesn't get on well with people.
B
is obviously, a very rich man.
C
knew what sort of person he needed for his clinic.
D
is himself a cheerful and attractive person.
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dr. Maine advertised for someone to work as a receptionist at his dental clinic. He wanted someone who was cheerful and attractive and also willing to work on Saturdays. Several people applied for the job but, except for Jenny none were suitable. Jenny, however, was just what he wanted. Which of the following is a suitable TITLE for this passage? .
A
Dr. Maine and Others
B
Working Hours
C
The Right Receptionist
D
Advertisements
Question 6 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dr. Maine advertised for someone to work as a receptionist at his dental clinic. He wanted someone who was cheerful and attractive and also willing to work on Saturdays. Several people applied for the job but, except for Jenny none were suitable. Jenny, however, was just what he wanted. Dr. Maine felt sure that ..... .
A
Jenny wouldn't agree to work for him.
B
all of those who applied would be suitable.
C
Jenny was the right person for the job.
D
nobody would want to work on Saturday.
Question 7 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
James has always been a practical sort of person; he has worked hard but not been able to save much. Though he had sometimes dreamed of being rich, he had never really expected to be so. However, his dream came true when his uncle left him a fortune. Now that he has got so much money he is going to do all the things he has always wanted to do. To start with, he is going to visit Japan. James ..... .
A
became rich after his uncle's death.
B
has earned enough money to go to Japan.
C
has been lazy all his life
D
has often dreamed that he was living in Japan.
Question 8 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
James has always been a practical sort of person; he has worked hard but not been able to save much. Though he had sometimes dreamed of being rich, he had never really expected to be so. However, his dream came true when his uncle left him a fortune. Now that he has got so much money he is going to do all the things he has always wanted to do. To start with, he is going to visit Japan. The author carefully points out that ..... .
A
practical people are never short of money.
B
James has changed since he became rich.
C
one shouldn't travel without a lot of money.
D
James has become rich through hard work.
Question 9 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
James has always been a practical sort of person; he has worked hard but not been able to save much. Though he had sometimes dreamed of being rich, he had never really expected to be so. However, his dream came true when his uncle left him a fortune. Now that he has got so much money he is going to do all the things he has always wanted to do. To start with, he is going to visit Japan. James can go to Japan ..... .
A
where his uncle is expecting him.
B
since he is a rich man.
C
provided he continues to work hard.
D
but he is not anxious to go just yet.
Question 10 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the Deakins decided to move from the outskirts of London to central London they both thought they were doing the right thing. Mr. Deakin looked forward to less traveling and Mrs. Deakin to a much more interesting life and more friends. Before they had been there a month, however, they both started to miss their old house with its garden, and to wish they had never left it. Soon after they had moved to central London ..... .
A
Mrs. Deakin made a lot of friends.
B
they knew they had been right to make the move.
C
Mr. Deakin gave up his job in the outskirts of the town.
D
the Deakins realized that they had made a mistake.
Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the Deakins decided to move from the outskirts of London to central London they both thought they were doing the right thing. Mr. Deakin looked forward to less traveling and Mrs. Deakin to a much more interesting life and more friends. Before they had been there a month, however, they both started to miss their old house with its garden, and to wish they had never left it. Before they moved to central London, Mr. Deakin ..... .
A
had wasted a lot of time traveling.
B
was afraid he would find the city dirty and noisy.
C
thought he would miss his old house.
D
was perfectly content with his life.
Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the Deakins decided to move from the outskirts of London to central London they both thought they were doing the right thing. Mr. Deakin looked forward to less traveling and Mrs. Deakin to a much more interesting life and more friends. Before they had been there a month, however, they both started to miss their old house with its garden, and to wish they had never left it. Mrs. Deakin ..... .
A
has always lived in central London.
B
has had a more interesting life than her husband.
C
has never lived in a house with a garden.
D
fully expected to enjoy living in central London.
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''Cut your coat to suit your cloth.'' is an old English proverb. Obviously it is not really talking about coats but is telling us to be content with what we have got. It's a good proverb because so many people want what they cannot have, and this makes them discontented. Therefore they don't enjoy the things they do have. This proverb ..... .
A
shows us the importance of money.
B
wants people to be discontented.
C
is not very well known in England.
D
teaches us the real meaning of happiness.
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''Cut your coat to suit your cloth.'' is an old English proverb. Obviously it is not really talking about coats but is telling us to be content with what we have got. It's a good proverb because so many people want what they cannot have, and this makes them discontented. Therefore they don't enjoy the things they do have. People are happy ..... .
A
unless they are badly dressed.
B
if they are rich.
C
as long as they are satisfied with the things they have.
D
because the proverb tells them to be.
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''Cut your coat to suit your cloth.'' is an old English proverb. Obviously it is not really talking about coats but is telling us to be content with what we have got. It's a good proverb because so many people want what they cannot have, and this makes them discontented. Therefore they don't enjoy the things they do have. The passage suggests that ..... .
A
proverbs are really useless.
B
a lot of people who should be happy are not.
C
happiness depends upon possessions.
D
one should work hard to earn more.
Question 16 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''James and I set off an hour before sunset when it was getting cooler and the shadows were long. We took it in turns to row the little boat and moved slowly, following the edge of the lake, and looking rather lazily about us for fish. We had no intention of catching any, but it was pleasant to watch them swim so close to us.'' In this passage ..... .
A
the writer's intention is to describe the movements of fish in a lake.
B
we see that the two friends are interested in catching a special kinds of fish.
C
the writer expresses a feeling of contentment.
D
the writer describes the pleasure of catching fish at dawn.
Question 17 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''James and I set off an hour before sunset when it was getting cooler and the shadows were long. We took it in turns to row the little boat and moved slowly, following the edge of the lake, and looking rather lazily about us for fish. We had no intention of catching any, but it was pleasant to watch them swim so close to us.'' The two friends ..... .
A
stayed out in their boat until it was dark.
B
took the boat out to enjoy themselves rather than to catch fish.
C
were too lazy to row the boat together.
D
got in their boat and rowed across the lake.
Question 18 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''James and I set off an hour before sunset when it was getting cooler and the shadows were long. We took it in turns to row the little boat and moved slowly, following the edge of the lake, and looking rather lazily about us for fish. We had no intention of catching any, but it was pleasant to watch them swim so close to us.'' The writer and his friend enjoyed ..... .
A
rowing together when the sun was setting.
B
catching fish after it was dark.
C
observing the movements of fish around their boat.
D
watching the setting of the sun on the lake.
Question 19 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''John Fuller has really surprised us all. At school he seemed such a boring and ordinary boy. As far as I can remember, he made no close friends. I don't think we actually disliked him, but we certainly ignored him. I would really like to meet him again now. It's clear from his wonderful films that he must be a most interesting man.'' The writer ..... .
A
knew John Fuller would be a great man.
B
was at school with John Fuller.
C
is now one of John Fuller's close friends.
D
still believes that John Fuller has not changed at all.
Question 20 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''John Fuller has really surprised us all. At school he seemed such a boring and ordinary boy. As far as I can remember, he made no close friends. I don't think we actually disliked him, but we certainly ignored him. I would really like to meet him again now. It's clear from his wonderful films that he must be a m98. The writer was surprised ..... .
A
to see how John Fuller had changed over the years.
B
that John Fuller was no longer interested in him.
C
to learn that John Fuller had become rich by making films.
D
when he met his old school friend John Fuller.
Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
''John Fuller has really surprised us all. At school he seemed such a boring and ordinary boy. As far as I can remember, he made no close friends. I don't think we actually disliked him, but we certainly ignored him. I would really like to meet him again now. It's clear from his wonderful films that he must be a most interesting man.'' Which of the following TITLES would be suitable for this passage. .
A
No Longer Ordinary
B
An Unexpected Meeting
C
John Fuller's Films
D
My Best Friend
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Smith made a mistake when he gave his son Tom a camera. For soon Tom became so interested in photography that he began to neglect his school work. Soon a large part of his conversation was about photographs. When the newspapers came he examined the photographs first and said what was wrong with them, before starting to read the news. Mr. Smith gave his son a camera ..... .
A
as a reward for working well at school.
B
because he had started to work for a newspaper.
C
before he was particularly interested in photography.
D
lest he neglected his lessons.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Smith made a mistake when he gave his son Tom a camera. For soon Tom became so interested in photography that he began to neglect his school work. Soon a large part of his conversation was about photographs. When the newspapers came he examined the photographs first and said what was wrong with them, before starting to read the news. After he was given the camera, Tom ..... .
A
only read about the pictures in the newspapers.
B
stopped reading the newspapers.
C
became one of the best students in his class.
D
spent a lot of time on his homework.
Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Smith made a mistake when he gave his son Tom a camera. For soon Tom became so interested in photography that he began to neglect his school work. Soon a large part of his conversation was about photographs. When the newspapers came he examined the photographs first and said what was wrong with them, before starting to read the news. Tom ..... .
A
read the news first and then examined the photographs.
B
always talked about his camera.
C
had his pictures published in the newspapers.
D
talked about photography more than anything else.
Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leslie comes from a big city. During the holiday she went to spend a week on her uncle's farm. It was her first visit there. Her uncle, who was very pleased to see his niece, did his best to make her stay an enjoyable one. On the farm she rode a horse, fed chickens ran in the fields and ate fruit fresh from the trees. She enjoyed her holiday so much that, when the day for her to return to the city came, she was very sad to leave. Leslie's ..... .
A
life on the farm was a very sad one.
B
parents often sent her to the farm.
C
holiday lasted for a week.
D
uncle left the farm and went to the city.
Question 26 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leslie comes from a big city. During the holiday she went to spend a week on her uncle's farm. It was her first visit there. Her uncle, who was very pleased to see his niece, did his best to make her stay an enjoyable one. On the farm she rode a horse, fed chickens ran in the fields and ate fruit fresh from the trees. She enjoyed her holiday so much that, when the day for her to return to the city came, she was very sad to leave. Leslie ..... .
A
thoroughly enjoyed her holiday on the farm.
B
hated the animals on the farm.
C
thought life on the farm was extremely hard.
D
visited her uncle's farm once a week.
Question 27 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leslie comes from a big city. During the holiday she went to spend a week on her uncle's farm. It was her first visit there. Her uncle, who was very pleased to see his niece, did his best to make her stay an enjoyable one. On the farm she rode a horse, fed chickens ran in the fields and ate fruit fresh from the trees. She enjoyed her holiday so much that, when the day for her to return to the city came, she was very sad to leave. Which of the following is the most suitable TITLE for this passage. .
A
An Unpleasant Holiday
B
An Uncle and His Spoiled Niece
C
A Different Sort of Life
D
Longing for the City
Question 28 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Occasionally during the night one can see meteors. They resemble streaks of light and for this reason are called falling stars. As meteors travel through space they sometimes fall into the Earth's gravitational pull and the friction between these rocks and the atmosphere causes most of them to burn up before they reach the surface of the Earth. At times, however, very big pieces of meteors fall to Earth and although they are burned up to a large extent, some pieces do reach the surface. These are then called meteorites. The largest meteorite to have been founded is the Hoba meteorite. It was found in Nambia and weighs 60 tons. Meteors that hit the Earth ..... .
A
are known as meteorites.
B
are called falling stars.
C
are found in the Hoba.
D
will land in Nambia.
Question 29 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Occasionally during the night one can see meteors. They resemble streaks of light and for this reason are called falling stars. As meteors travel through space they sometimes fall into the Earth's gravitational pull and the friction between these rocks and the atmosphere causes most of them to burn up before they reach the surface of the Earth. At times, however, very big pieces of meteors fall to Earth and although they are burned up to a large extent, some pieces do reach the surface. These are then called meteorites. The largest meteorite to have been founded is the Hoba meteorite. It was found in Nambia and weighs 60 tons. The Earth's atmosphere ..... .
A
has many meteors in it but we cannot see them.
B
prevents most meteors from falling into the Earth's gravitational pull.
C
and the friction it causes prevent many meteors from becoming meteorites.
D
is so hot that it burns up rocks easily.
Question 30 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Occasionally during the night one can see meteors. They resemble streaks of light and for this reason are called falling stars. As meteors travel through space they sometimes fall into the Earth's gravitational pull and the friction between these rocks and the atmosphere causes most of them to burn up before they reach the surface of the Earth. At times, however, very big pieces of meteors fall to Earth and although they are burned up to a large extent, some pieces do reach the surface. These are then called meteorites. The largest meteorite to have been founded is the Hoba meteorite. It was found in Nambia and weighs 60 tons. Meteors are ..... .
A
always in their travel in our atmosphere.
B
usually present in Nambia.
C
very large pieces of stone.
D
able to easily land on Earth.
Question 31 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are about 980 flying mammals referred to as bats. They are the only real flying mammals on Earth. Most bats feed on a diet of insects. Some feed on flowers and fruits, but the most interesting are the vampire bats of the Americas, which suck the blood of large birds and other mammals. Unfortunately, these vampire bats are capable of transmitting rabies and are for this reason considered dangerous. The other types of bats are of no danger to man and are even considered helpers of nature by way of their diet which helps control the insect population in various areas of the world. Although the misunderstood bat has represented fear and terror in the west, it is seen as a sign of good luck and long life in the east. The majority of the bat population ..... .
A
are vampires.
B
transmit many illnesses.
C
feed on a diet of insects.
D
live in the Americas.
Question 32 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are about 980 flying mammals referred to as bats. They are the only real flying mammals on Earth. Most bats feed on a diet of insects. Some feed on flowers and fruits, but the most interesting are the vampire bats of the Americas, which suck the blood of large birds and other mammals. Unfortunately, these vampire bats are capable of transmitting rabies and are for this reason considered dangerous. The other types of bats are of no danger to man and are even considered helpers of nature by way of their diet which helps control the insect population in various areas of the world. Although the misunderstood bat has represented fear and terror in the west, it is seen as a sign of good luck and long life in the east. According to the passage the bat is misunderstood because ..... .
A
animals are endangered by most bats.
B
its value as a natural enemy of insects is not generally known.
C
it has been associated with fear in the west.
D
it is the only flying mammal.
Question 33 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are about 980 flying mammals referred to as bats. They are the only real flying mammals on Earth. Most bats feed on a diet of insects. Some feed on flowers and fruits, but the most interesting are the vampire bats of the Americas, which suck the blood of large birds and other mammals. Unfortunately, these vampire bats are capable of transmitting rabies and are for this reason considered dangerous. The other types of bats are of no danger to man and are even considered helpers of nature by way of their diet which helps control the insect population in various areas of the world. Although the misunderstood bat has represented fear and terror in the west, it is seen as a sign of good luck and long life in the east. The insect population of the world ..... .
A
is controlled by bats.
B
is eaten by vampire bats.
C
in some areas develops because of the influence of the bat.
D
is maintained at normal levels because bats eat them, in certain areas.
Question 34 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1924 Thomas Watson Sr. changed the name of his company to International Business Machines. The company produced many types of electronic machines. In 1952, Watson's son, Thomas Jr. became the head of the company and proceeded to manufacture their first computers. This first computer was produced for scientists. Many other forms of the computer were produced and in 1981 this firm marketed its first personal computer. Unfortunately, this world known and respected company, better known as IBM, is now like many other companies: in financial difficulty. A good TITLE for this passage is ..... .
A
The First Computer
B
Thomas Watson Sr. and Jr.
C
IBM: Yesterday and Today
D
Financial Difficulties
Question 35 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1924 Thomas Watson Sr. changed the name of his company to International Business Machines. The company produced many types of electronic machines. In 1952, Watson's son, Thomas Jr. became the head of the company and proceeded to manufacture their first computers. This first computer was produced for scientists. Many other forms of the computer were produced and in 1981 this firm marketed its first personal computer. Unfortunately, this world known and respected company, better known as IBM, is now like many other companies: in financial difficulty. IBM's first personal computer ..... .
A
was produced after other types of computers had been marketed.
B
made the company world known.
C
caused financial difficulties for the company.
D
was created by Thomas Jr.
Question 36 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1924 Thomas Watson Sr. changed the name of his company to International Business Machines. The company produced many types of electronic machines. In 1952, Watson's son, Thomas Jr. became the head of the company and proceeded to manufacture their first computers. This first computer was produced for scientists. Many other forms of the computer were produced and in 1981 this firm marketed its first personal computer. Unfortunately, this world known and respected company, better known as IBM, is now like many other companies: in financial difficulty. IBM ..... .
A
belongs to a family of scientists.
B
was the first company to produce personal computers.
C
has been around since 1952.
D
went bankrupt in recent years.
There are 36 questions to complete.