Unit 1
It would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself, had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they never pushed me to become more involved in activities and meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I explored the seemingly endless aisles of stocked bookshelves at my favourite bookstore.
41. Which of the following is a rite of passage that helped the writer to become less shy?
understandable A. Attending high school. B. Reading many books.
C. Attending college. D. Planning a great adventure.
42. In which paragraph does the author compare his desire to read to hunger?
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5.
43. Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?
A. A Painfully Shy Child B. My College Life
C. Travels with Greg D. Breaking Out of My Shell
44. "It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified." What does the writer mean by this statement?
A. He wasn't nervous at all. B. He was mildly nervous.
C. He was as nervous as usual. D. He was extraordinarily nervous.
45. Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?
A. Jack London wrote exciting stories. B. Jack London wrote dull stories.
C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer. D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.
Unit2
When we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, "the grass is always greener on the other side." It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.
41. Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?
A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.
B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.
C. Children should be free to play the day away.
D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.
42. Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?
A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.
B. It is important for children to play and act young.
C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.
D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.
43. "The grass is always greener on the other side" means _____.
A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are in
B. people always lack confidence in themselves
C. people prefer to live in a less barren land
D. people always want their children to grow up fast
44. This passage is best described as _____.
A. a first-person memoir B. a dramatic dialogue
C. a persuasive essay D. an entertaining story
45. What does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination"?
A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.
B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.
C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.
D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.
Unit3
When it comes to the arts, many people automatically think of Europe and North America. This is understandable since so many famous artists come from these regions. Many art museums are filled with paintings and drawings from European and North American artists from the past few hundred years. All countries, however, have a unique artistic heritage, so it should come as no surprise that countries throughout Africa and Asia have their own artistic styles and histories.
41. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
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