Musical genius (P1)

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1. From Lang Lang's autobiography, we know that _____.

A. he used to hate his father for bossing him around

B. his mother once stopped working to accompany him through his school

C. he used to live with his father in Beijing and attended school there

D. his parents are still planning his tours around the world

2. All of the following show that Lang Lang is a successful pianist EXCEPT that _________.

A. he performed at the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony

B. he advertises some world-famous brand

C. he was invited to play in the world's first global online orchestra

D. he has sold over 1 million copies of his record

3. The author does NOT suggest in this passage that _________.

A. Lang Lang helps to make more people interested in classical music

B. Lang Lang's success encourages more Chinese children to learn to play the piano

C. Lang Lang's performance at the Olympic opening ceremony made him better known to the world

D. Lang Lang is the only Chinese artist who has gained worldwide fame for playing the piano

4. The last sentence "I hope I can deliver that" is closest in meaning to _______.

A. I hope I can make that happen

B. I hope I am doing the right thing

C. I hope I can accept that

D. I hope I can change that

Beatles' music lives ... (P4)

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5. The re-release of The Beatles' albums is intended for ________.

A. all The Beatles' fan

B. today's teenagers' parent

C. today's teenage generation

D. those who were teenagers in the 1960

6. What's the purpose of the fourth paragraph?

A. To highlight The Beatles' uniqueness.

B. To show The Beatles' great influence.

C. To introduce The Beatles' achievements.

D. To explain why The Beatles remain popular.

7. The Beatles broke through in the following ways EXCEPT that ________.

A. they were the first rock band

B. they were the first band to perform in stadium

C. they were the first band to perform all around the world

D. they were among the first British bands to have several songwriter

8. What can we conclude after reading the passage?

A. The Beatles had a successful start but an unhappy ending.

B. It's not rare for a band to have several talented songwriters.

C. The band's fans in the 1960s have lost interest in The Beatles today.

D. Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote most of the songs for the band.

Climate change (P6)

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9. The purpose of describing two Australias in the first paragraph is to _______.

A. warn people that Australia is no longer fit for traveling

B. remind people of the disappearing old Australia

C. make people aware of the effects of climate change

D. advise people to move out of the country

10. According to some scientists in the report, global warming is to blame for the following consequences EXCEPT ________.

A. floods and deadly heat

B. dangerous bush fire

C. terrible drought

D. all kinds of disease

11. According to Tim Flannery, climate change ______.

A. affects Australia the most

B. will harm the whole world sooner or later

C. only happens in Australia and China

D. is sure to be controlled in the years to come

12. Which of following things does the author NOT suggest as making a difference?

A. Cut down the use of electricity and use more green power.

B. Walk to work or a convenience store if possible.

C. Buy recycled products and avoid using plastic containers.

D. Avoid buying food imported from other places or countries.

Loving your enemy (P8)

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13. Why did Jack become angry that day?

A. Jack didn't feel great that day.

B. Jack felt the author didn't respect his authority.

C. The author changed something without his permission.

D. The author failed to keep his office clean.

14. The author stormed into Jack's office _________.

A. to tell Jack that he should make an apology to her right away

B. to tell Jack that he isn't worth his employees' respect at all

C. to tell Jack that she will treat him in the same way he treated her

D. to tell Jack that one should treat others with respect and kindne

15. What adjectives can we use to describe the author?

A. Confident and friendly. B. Shy and demanding.

C. Tough and demanding. D. Moody but firm.

16. From the passage, we can conclude ________.

A. Jack knows how to get along well with his employee

B. Jack is probably always particular about others' work

C. Jack cares about his employees' life though he has a bad temper

D. Jack is a person who never cares about others' feeling

17. What can we infer from the passage?

A. A friend with very few words must be a good friend.

B. A few words can be as meaningful as many.

C. A friend with too many words won't be a true friend.

D. You must treat disrespectful people with disrespect.

Key:1—4 CDDA

5—8 CBCD

9—12 CDBC

13—17 CDACB