4-22(0.68)( BBDDO) The Library of Congress is America's national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of president thomas jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seven thousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of thing that is published in the United Stat According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A)A private library B)A reading room in the Capitol building. D)A library with three buildings to hold its collection 2. When did america's war with Britain probably break out? A)Around 1800 B)Around 1814 C)Around 1897 D) Around 1901 3. Which of the following statements about the library of Congress is tRue according to he passage A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books B)As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT a) by buying some of its books B)by getting some books as gifts from others C)through its copyright office D) by borrowing books from other agencies 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage A)The History of the Library of Congress B)The Function of the Library of Congres C)An Introduction to the Library of Congress. D)The Significance of the Library of Congress
4 – 22(0.68) ( BBDDC) The Library of Congress is America's national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seventhousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection. The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States. 1. According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A) A private library. B) A reading room in the Capitol building. C) A school library. D) A library with three buildings to hold its collection. 2. When did America's war with Britain probably break out? A) Around 1800. B) Around 1814. C) Around 1897. D) Around 1901. 3. Which of the following statements about the Library of Congress is TRUE according to the passage? A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books. B) As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress. C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays. D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the Library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT ________. A) by buying some of its books B) by getting some books as gifts from others C) through its copyright office D) by borrowing books from other agencies 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) The History of the Library of Congress. B) The Function of the Library of Congress. C) An Introduction to the Library of Congress. D) The Significance of the Library of Congress
4-22B(CCDAB The Library of Congress is Americas national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of president thomas jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seven thousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost every thing that is published in the United States According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A)A private library. B)Aschool library C)A reading room in the Capitol building. D)A library with three buildings to hold its collection 2. When did america's war with Britain probably break out? A)Around 1800 B)Around 1897 C)1814 around D)Around 1901 3. Which of the following statements about the library of Congress is TRUe according to he passage A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books B)As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT A)by borrowing books from other agencies b)by buying some of its books C)by getting some books as gifts from others D) through its copyright office 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage A)The History of the Library of Congress B)An Introduction to the Library of Congress. C) The Function of the Library of Congress D)The Significance of the Library of Congress
4 – 22B (CCDAB) The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, popular publications and letters of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. Altogether, it has more than one-hundred-million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for government holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about three-thousand books. They were all destroyed that year when the Capitol was burned during America's war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mister Jefferson's collection included seventhousand books in seven languages. In 1897, the Library moved into its own building, across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings hold the library's collection. The Library of Congress provides books and materials to the United States Congress. It also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the United States must send two copies to the library. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States. 1. According to the passage, what was the Library of Congress in the very beginning? A) A private library. B) A school library. C) A reading room in the Capitol building. D) A library with three buildings to hold its collection. 2. When did America's war with Britain probably break out? A) Around 1800. B) Around 1897. C) 1814 around D) Around 1901. 3. Which of the following statements about the Library of Congress is TRUE according to the passage? A) The Library of Congress has more than one-hundred-million books. B) As other libraries, readers can borrow books out from the Library of Congress. C) The Library of Congress is open to the public only except for government holidays. D) The Library of Congress was once destroyed in a fire. 4. According to the passage, the Library of Congress can get its materials in the following way EXCEPT ________. A) by borrowing books from other agencies B) by buying some of its books C) by getting some books as gifts from others D) through its copyright office 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A) The History of the Library of Congress. B) An Introduction to the Library of Congress. C) The Function of the Library of Congress. D) The Significance of the Library of Congress
4-9(0.71)CABA People are fascinated by robots. Some of them look like mechanical dolls to play with Most of them look like other machines of today 's technology One of the advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn't bother a robot. Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans There are robots in the plastics industry and in chemical industry and industrial equipment industries. One of the most common uses of robots is in automobile factories They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work. For example, a computer programmer writes a program that tells how much paint to use, how thick it must be, and the size of the car body. The robot does not waste any time or movements. It never becomes bored. It doesn t need a coffee break. It lasts 20 to 25 years Todays robots are simple-minded compared with the ones of the future Researchers are now working on the sixth generation. These new robots will be able to take information from the environment. They will be able to see, using television camera for eyes. They will be able to touch and hear. Some computers can already understand a limited vocabulary. Researchers are trying to develop ones that can understand human speech. They will be able to understand voice commands and the respond The new robots will be able to move in more ways. They will have several arms, each with several fingers. The robot will be able to operate these arms and fingers by itself. It will be able to make complex decisions in a working environment 1. Which of the following is an advantage of robots over human beings? A)Robots can be used to entertain people B)Human beings do not smell harmful paints C)Robots are not affected by harmful substances D)Human beings cannot work undersea 2. Where are robots most widely used in place of human workers? A)In a car factory B)In a software company C)In a shoe factory D)In a big office 3. Which of the following is true about future robots? A) They may be able to control human beings B)They may be able to communicate with human beings C) They will be more simple-minded than today's robots D)They will be able to write computer programs 4. What does the phrase " a limited vocabulary'(in Lines 5-6, Paragraph 4) mean? A)A fairly large number of words B)A small number of words C)Much of human speech D)The basic structure of speech 5. What can we conclude from the te about the new robots? A) They will behave more like humans B) They will move faster than humans C)They will be able to think like humans
4 – 9 (0.71) CABBA People are fascinated by robots. Some of them look like mechanical dolls to play with. Most of them look like other machines of today’s technology. One of the advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn’t bother a robot. Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans. There are robots in the plastics industry and in chemical industry and industrial equipment industries. One of the most common uses of robots is in automobile factories. They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work. For example, a computer programmer writes a program that tells how much paint to use, how thick it must be, and the size of the car body. The robot does not waste any time or movements. It never becomes bored. It doesn’t need a coffee break. It lasts 20 to 25 years. Today’s robots are simple-minded compared with the ones of the future. Researchers are now working on the sixth generation. These new robots will be able to take information from the environment. They will be able to see, using television camera for eyes. They will be able to touch and hear. Some computers can already understand a limited vocabulary. Researchers are trying to develop ones that can understand human speech. They will be able to understand voice commands and then respond. The new robots will be able to move in more ways. They will have several arms, each with several fingers. The robot will be able to operate these arms and fingers by itself. It will be able to make complex decisions in a working environment. 1. Which of the following is an advantage of robots over human beings? A) Robots can be used to entertain people. B) Human beings do not smell harmful paints. C) Robots are not affected by harmful substances. D) Human beings cannot work undersea. 2. Where are robots most widely used in place of human workers? A) In a car factory. B) In a software company. C) In a shoe factory. D) In a big office. 3. Which of the following is TRUE about future robots? A) They may be able to control human beings. B) They may be able to communicate with human beings. C) They will be more simple-minded than today’s robots. D) They will be able to write computer programs. 4. What does the phrase “a limited vocabulary” (in Lines 5-6, Paragraph 4) mean? A) A fairly large number of words. B) A small number of words. C) Much of human speech. D) The basic structure of speech. 5. What can we conclude from the passage about the new robots? A) They will behave more like humans. B) They will move faster than humans: C) They will be able to think like humans
D)They will be more intelligent than humans 4-11(0.76 Industrial pollution is not only a problem for the countries of Europe and North America. It is also an extremely serious problem in some developing countries. For these countries, economic growth is a very important goal. They want to attract new industries and so they put few controls on industries which cause pollution Cubatao, an industrial town of 85,000 people in Brazil, is an example of the connection between industrial development and pollution. In 1954, Cubatao had no industry. Today it has more than twenty large factories, which produce many pollutants. The people of the town are exposed to a large number of poisonous substances in their environment and the consequences of this exposure can be clearly seen. Birth defects are extremely common Among children and adults, lung problems are sometimes twelve times more common in Cubatao than in other place It is true that Brazil. like many other countries, has laws against pollution, but these laws are not enforced strictly enough. It is cheaper for companies to ignore the laws and pay the fines than to buy the expensive equipment that will reduce the pollution. It is clear, therefore, that economic growth is more important to the government than the health of the workers. However, the responsibility does not completely lie with the Brazilian government The example of Cubatao shows that international companies are not acting in a responsible way, either. A number of the factories in the town are owned by largecompanies from France, Italy, and the U. s. They are doing things in Brazil that they would not be able to do at home. If they caused the same amount of pollution at home, they would be severely punished or even put out of business 1. Why don t developing countries have strict pollution controls? A) Because the new industries they want to attract do not cause much pollution B) Because pollution is not a serious problem for developing countries C)Because they fail to realize that the balance of nature will be disturbed by some pollutants D) Because if developing countries put stricter controls on industry, fewer companies would build new plants there 2. What is the author's purpose in mentioning Cubatao? A)To show that industrial development can progress very quickly in developing B) To show that the pollution problem in Brazil is extremely serious C) To show that industrial growth causes pollution problems for developing countries D) To show that pollution is threatening the lives of many people and the whole economyof Brazil 3. Why do some foreign companies like to set up their plants in Brazil? A)Because the investment environment in Brazil is suitable for them B) Because they will not be severely punished if they cause pollution in Brazil C) Because they can make a big profit as the labor cost in Brazil is relatively low D)Because they can act in an irresponsible way in Brazil because there are no pollution laws there 4. The word"enforced"(Line 2, Para. 3)could best be replaced by which of the following?
D) They will be more intelligent than humans. 4 – 11 (0.76) Industrial pollution is not only a problem for the countries of Europe and North America. It is also an extremely serious problem in some developing countries. For these countries, economic growth is a very important goal. They want to attract new industries, and so they put few controls on industries which cause pollution. Cubatao, an industrial town of 85,000 people in Brazil, is an example of the connection between industrial development and pollution. In 1954, Cubatao had no industry. Today it has more than twenty large factories, which produce many pollutants. The people of the town are exposed to a large number of poisonous substances in their environment and the consequences of this exposure can be clearly seen. Birth defects are extremely common. Among children and adults, lung problems are sometimes twelve times more common in Cubatao than in other places. It is true that Brazil. like many other countries, has laws against pollution, but these laws are not enforced strictly enough. It is cheaper for companies to ignore the laws and pay the fines than to buy the expensive equipment that will reduce the pollution. It is clear, therefore, that economic growth is more important to the government than the health of the workers. However, the responsibility does not completely lie with the Brazilian government. The example of Cubatao shows that international companies are not acting in a responsible way, either. A number of the factories in the town are owned by large -companies from France, Italy, and the U. S. They are doing things in Brazil that they would not be able to do at home. If they caused the same amount of pollution at home, they would be severely punished or even put out of business. 1. Why don’t developing countries have strict pollution controls? A) Because the new industries they want to attract do not cause much pollution. B) Because pollution is not a serious problem for developing countries. . C) Because they fail to realize that the balance of nature will be disturbed by some pollutants. D) Because if developing countries put stricter controls on industry, fewer companies would build new plants there. 2. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Cubatao? A) To show that industrial development can progress very quickly in developing countries. B) To show that the pollution problem in Brazil is extremely serious. . C) To show that industrial growth causes pollution problems for developing countries. D) To show that pollution is threatening the lives of many people and the whole economy' of Brazil. 3. Why do some foreign companies like to set up their plants in Brazil? A) Because the investment environment in Brazil is suitable for them: B) Because they will not be severely punished if they cause pollution in Brazil. C) Because they can make a big profit as the labor cost in Brazil is relatively low. D) Because they can act in an irresponsible way in Brazil because there are no pollution laws there. 4. The word “enforced” (Line 2, Para. 3) could best be replaced by which of the following?
A)carried out. B)drawn up. C)looked over. D)put out A)In Brazil, companies which ignore pollutions laws have to pay fines B)The Brazilian government pays great attention to the health of workers C)Many foreign companies are out of business in Brazil for their pollution D)Most international companies act responsibly in Brazil 4-12(0.79) DBACA nes have been around fo ith most of them, they haven't yet learned how to get along with the newest of these: the personal computer. This is so because the widespread use of the personal computer is a relatively new phenomenon There was the well-known case of a family man who became so attached to his computer that he spent long hours with it. Of course, if he was spending long hours with his computer, he was spending less time with his family. And if his wife needed to see him, he was unavailable. She became so upset that she declared that unless he spent fewer hours with the machine and more with her and the family, she was going to divorce him. this issue became so serious that the couple had to seek help from a specialist. Fortunately, the husband reduced the time he spent with the computer, and the marriage was saved can be done at home alone. In this case, there may be no need for offices, or for that matter for any other central gathering place. Universities, or even cities, would become unnecessary. Moreover, if what is now recorded on paper is recorded in the computer instead, people will have no reason to use any paper at all: no money, receipts, letters newspapers, magazines, books, and so on. If this happens, there will be no need to go to the bank, the newsstand, the bookstore, or the library. Will people then be isolated in their separate homes- alone with their computers and their families, apart from fellow workers readers or students? 1. We can learn from the passage that the personal computer A)has been around for a long time B)has been accepted by all people C) is not widely used yet D)is not properly used by some people 2. The mans wife was upset because a) he did not want to talk to her a)b)he was neglecting her and the family C) he wanted to divorce her D)she did not have her own computer 3. The man's wife threatened that she would divorce him if A) he continued to spend long hours with the computer B)he did not quit his job with the computer company C) he continued to spend no times with her parents
A) carried out. B) drawn up. C) looked over. D) put out. 5. What Can we conclude from the passage? A) In Brazil, companies which ignore pollutions laws have to pay fines. B) The Brazilian government pays great attention to the health of workers. C) Many foreign companies are out of business in Brazil for their pollution. D) Most international companies act responsibly in Brazil. 11. DCBAA 4 - l2 (0.79) DBACA Although machines have been around for a long time and people have adapted easily to living with most of them, they haven’t yet learned how to get along with the newest of these: the personal computer. This is so because the widespread use of the personal computer is a relatively new phenomenon. There was the well-known case of a family man who became so attached to his computer that he spent long hours with it. Of course, if he was spending long hours with his computer, he was spending less time with his family. And if his wife needed to see him, he was unavailable. She became so upset that she declared that unless he spent fewer hours with the machine and more with her and the family, she was going to divorce him. This issue became so serious that the couple had to seek help from a specialist. Fortunately, the husband reduced the time he spent with the computer, and the marriage was saved. Personal computers may cause people to become isolated from one another since work can be done at home alone. In this case, there may be no need for offices, or for that matter, for any other central gathering place. Universities, or even cities, would become unnecessary. Moreover, if what is now recorded on paper is recorded in the computer instead, people will have no reason to use any paper at all: no money, receipts, letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and so on. If this happens, there will be no need to go to the bank, the newsstand, the bookstore, or the library. Will people then be isolated in their separate homes — alone with their computers and their families, apart from fellow workers, readers, or students? 1. We can learn from the passage that the personal computer ________. A) has been around for a long time B) has been accepted by all people C) is not widely used yet D) is not properly used by some people 2. The man’s wife was upset because ________. A) he did not want to talk to her A) B) he was neglecting her and the family C) he wanted to divorce her D) she did not have her own computer 3. The man’s wife threatened that she would divorce him if ________. A) he continued to spend long hours with the computer B) he did not quit his job with the computer company C) he continued to spend no times with her parents
D) he did not go to see the specialist with her 4. The marriage was saved A)on the advice of the womans parents B)after the wife took over the computer C) with the help of a specialist D)after the husband agreed to quit his job 5. What seems to be worrying the author of this passage is mainly that A)people may become isolated from one another B)offices may no longer be necessary C) people will no longer read books or magazines D)many people will lose their jobs 4-13(0.74)13. BBDAC B)Life is difficult This is a great truth. It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it then life is no longer difficult Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation Life is a series of problems. Do we want to complain about them or solve them? What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one, Problems, depending on their nature, cause in us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. Indeed, it is because of the pain which we have experienced that we call them problems. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that distinguishes between success and failure. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we challenge and encourage the human capacity to solve problems, just as in school. we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, "Those things that hurt, instruct. It is for this reason that wise persons learn not to fear but actually to welcome the pain of problems 1. Which sentence best expresses the central point of the. passage? A)Problems and difficulties represent a special kind of suffering B)We become stronger mentally and physically by facing and solving problems of life C) Life is difficult because our problems bring us pain D) People like to complain about their problems 2. The author writes the first paragraph in just one short sentence in order to A)save space B)draw readers'attention C)make readers laugh D)confuse readers 3. Which sentence best expresses the maid idea of Paragraph 3? A)Most people feel life is easy B)Life should be easy for most people
D) he did not go to see the specialist with her 4. The marriage was saved ________. A) on the advice of the woman’s parents B) after the wife took over the computer C) with the help of a specialist D) after the husband agreed to quit his job 5. What seems to be worrying the author of this passage is mainly that ________. A) people may become isolated from one another B) offices may no longer be necessary C) people will no longer read books or magazines D) many people will lose their jobs 4 –13 (0.74) 13. BBDAC B) Life is difficult This is a great truth. It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult. Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation. Life is a series of problems. Do we want to complain about them or solve them? What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause in us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. Indeed, it is because of the pain which we have experienced that we call them problems. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that distinguishes between success and failure. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we challenge and encourage the human capacity to solve problems, just as in school. we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” It is for this reason that wise persons learn not to fear but actually to welcome the pain of problems. 1. Which sentence best expresses the central point of the. passage? A) Problems and difficulties represent a special kind of suffering. B) We become stronger mentally and physically by facing and solving problems of -life. C} Life is difficult because our problems bring us pain. D) People 1ike to complain about their problems. 2. The author writes the first paragraph in just one short sentence in order to ________. A) save space B) draw readers’ attention C) make readers laugh D) confuse readers 3. Which sentence best expresses the maid idea of Paragraph 3? A) Most people feel life is easy. B) Life should be easy for most people
C)The author likes to complain about his problems D) Most people complain about how hard their lives are 4. According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to A) challenge them to learn B)teach them to avoid the pain of solving problems C)help them learn to ignore pain D)teach them to have for authority 5. The quotation from Benjamin Franklin, "Those things that hurt, instruct"suggests that A)we do not learn from experience C)pain teaches us important lesson ain B)we do not learn when we are in pain D) pain cannot be avoided 4-18(0.76) DBACD People who sleep about seven hours a night live the longest, three huge studies have found, the newest out in the February issue of the journal SLEEP. Still, many sleep experts say lots of adults get too little rest, and that can lead to dangerous health problems. In the latest report from J researchers, 104, 010 adults were followed for about 10 years At the start, the participants answered questionnaires about their sleep patterns, and about their health, mental health and lifestyle habits, which also can affect survival. After accounting for all of these factors, adults getting an average of seven hours had the lowest death rates. Surprisingly, less sleep, even as little as four hours a night, didnt significantly increase deaths for men and only lowered survival for women if they averaged less than four hours. But adults who slept longer than seven hours, particularly women, were more likely to die during the 10 years. Doctors shouldn't tell all of their patients to get at least eight hours of sleep, he says in an editorial in the journal Hormonal(荷尔蒙的) changes caused by darkness or other unknown biological effects from long sleep could be affecting survival, Kripke says. But short sleepers may suffer other bad effects. In his brief studies, those sleeping four to five and a half hours did poorly on tests that measure memory, clear thinking and the ability to pay attention, and they did progressively worse as the week went on, "says David Dinges of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Adults who slept about seven hours performed best, he says According to the study, the adult who sle hours a night is more likely to die A)5 B)6 C)7D)8 2. According to the passage, the latest study may consider all the following factors relating to the subjects EXCEPT A)sleep patterns aces D)lifestyles 3. Why could long sleep be affecting survival according to the passage?
C) The author likes to complain about his problems. D) Most people complain about how hard their lives are. 4. According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to ________. A) challenge them to learn B) teach them to avoid the pain of solving problems C) help them learn to ignore pain D) teach them to have respect for authority 5. The quotation from Benjamin Franklin, “Those things that hurt, instruct” suggests that ________. A) we do not learn from experience B) we do not learn when we are in pain C) pain teaches us important lesson. D) pain cannot be avoided 4 - 1 8 ( 0 . 7 6 ) DBACD People who sleep about seven hours a night live the longest, three huge studies have found, the newest out in the February issue of the journal SLEEP. Still, many sleep experts say lots of adults get too little rest, and that can lead to dangerous health problems. In the latest report from Japanese researchers, 104, 010 adults were followed for about 10 years. At the start, the participants answered questionnaires about their sleep patterns, and about their health, mental health and lifestyle habits, which also can affect survival. After accounting for all of these factors, adults getting an average of seven hours had the lowest death rates. Surprisingly, less sleep, even as little as four hours a night, didn’t significantly increase deaths for men and only lowered survival for women if they averaged less than four hours. But adults who slept longer than seven hours, particularly women, were more likely to die during the 10 years. Doctors shouldn’t tell all of their patients to get at least eight hours of sleep, he says in an editorial in the journal. Hormonal ( 荷 尔 蒙 的 ) changes caused by darkness or other unknown biological effects from long sleep could be affecting survival, Kripke says. But short sleepers may suffer other bad effects. In his brief studies, those sleeping four to five and a half hours did poorly on tests that measure memory, clear thinking and the ability to pay attention, “and they did progressively worse as the week went on,” says David Dinges of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Adults who slept about seven hours performed best, he says. 1. According to the study, the adult who sleeps _______ hours a night is more likely to die. A) 5 B) 6 C) C) 7 D) 8 2. According to the passage, the latest study may consider all the following factors relating to the subjects EXCEPT ________. A) sleep patterns B) races D) C) sexes D) lifestyles 3. Why could long sleep be affecting survival according to the passage?
A)Because the darkness in long sleep causes one's hormonal changes B)Because long sleep affects ones appetite C)Because long sleep causes heart attack D)Because long sleep makes people feel lonely 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A)Short sleeper suffer fewer bad effects B) The more sleep, the better C) It may be better for some patients to sleep less than 8 hours D)Women are more likely to die than men. 5. According to the study, 7-hour sleepers enjoy the following good effects EXCEPT A)the longest life B)clear thinking C)a good memory D) frequent promotion
A) Because the darkness in long sleep causes one’s hormonal changes. B) Because long sleep affects one’s appetite. C) Because long sleep causes heart attack. D) Because long sleep makes people feel lonely. 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A) Short sleeper suffer fewer bad effects. B) The more sleep, the better. C) It may be better for some patients to sleep less than 8 hours. D) Women are more likely to die than men. 5. According to the study, 7-hour sleepers enjoy the following good effects EXCEPT ________. A) the longest life B) clear thinking E) C) a good memory D) frequent promotion
