KỲ Thi ThỬ Thpt Qg NĂm 2017 MÔn TiẾng Anh SỐ 1
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep. Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it. From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones. It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system – an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom. Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did. For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans. They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene. Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters do. In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one. Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span. Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale. They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers – and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form. Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme. It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember. Whale songs can also be rather catchy. When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes – singing the new whales’ songs within three short years. Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems little (31)_____ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastics have brought enormous benefits, even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental evil – it’s the way society chooses to use abuse them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastics are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural (32)_____. We import well over three million tons of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (33)_____ of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging, and this constitutes about seven per cent by weight, of our domestic (34)_____. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich. They have a higher caloric value than coal and one method of “recovery” strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the (35)_____ of waste plastic into fuel.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.PANDEMIC DISEASES Diseases are a natural part of life on earth. If there were no diseases, the population would grow too quickly, and there would not be enough food or other resources, so in a way, diseases are natural ways of keeping the Earth in balance. But sometimes they spread very quickly and kill large numbers of people. For example, in 1918, an outbreak of the flu spread across the world, killing over 25 million people in only six months. Such terrible outbreaks of a disease are called pandemics. Pandemics happen when a disease changes in a way that our bodies are not prepared to fight. In 1918, a new type of flu virus appeared. Our bodies had no way to fight this new flu virus, and so it spread very quickly and killed large numbers of people. While there have been many different pandemic diseases throughout history, all of them have a new thing in common. First, all pandemic diseases spread from one person to another very easily. Second, while they may kill many people, they generally do not kill people very quickly. A good example of this would be the Marburg virus. The Marburg virus is an extremely infectious disease. In addition, it is deadly. About 70 -80% of all people who get the Marburg virus died from the disease. However, the Marburg virus has not become a pandemic because most people die within three days of getting the disease. This means that the virus does not have enough time to spread a large number of people. The flu virus of 1918, on the other hand, generally took about a week to ten days to kill its victims, so it had more time to spread. While we may never be able to completely stop pandemics, we can make them less common. Doctors carefully monitor new diseases that they fear could become pandemics. For example, in 2002, and 2003, doctors carefully watched SARS. Their health warnings may have prevented SARS from becoming a pandemic.(Source: TOEFL Reading)
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
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Manag(ed)
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Threaten(ed)
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Pass(ed)
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Clear(ed)
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A. Pass(ed)Explanation
The word "pass(ed)" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "pass(ed)", the main stress falls on the first syllable "pass", while in the other words, the main stress falls on the second syllable.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
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I(s)land
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E(s)pecial
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E(s)cape
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I(s)olate
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A. I(s)landExplanation
In this question, we are asked to identify the word that differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. The correct answer is "island" because the stress falls on the first syllable, while in the other three words ("special," "escape," and "isolate"), the stress falls on the second syllable.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
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Argumentative
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Psychological
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Hypersensitive
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Contributory
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A. ContributoryExplanation
The word "contributory" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "contributory," the main stress is on the second syllable, while in the other words ("argumentative," "psychological," "hypersensitive"), the main stress is on the third syllable.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
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Vacancy
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Family
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Consider
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Furniture
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A. ConsiderExplanation
The word "consider" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "vacancy," "family," and "furniture," the main stress falls on the first syllable, while in "consider," the main stress falls on the second syllable.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.The rapid growth of the world’s population over the past 100 years have led to a great increase in the acreage of land under cultivation.
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Under cultivation
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Have
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To a
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Increase
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A. HaveExplanation
The subject "the rapid growth of the world's population over the past 100 years" is singular, so the verb "have" should be changed to "has" to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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Question 32
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Processes
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Products
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Fuels
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Resources
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A. ResourcesExplanation
This answer suggests that the word "resources" is the most appropriate choice among the given options. It can be inferred that the question is related to something that requires the utilization or management of certain materials or assets. Out of the given options, "resources" is the most general term that can encompass various types of materials, assets, or inputs required for different processes, products, or fuels.Rate this question:
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Question 33
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Proportion
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Portion
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Amount
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Rate
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A. ProportionExplanation
The correct answer is "proportion." Proportion refers to a part or share of a whole in relation to other parts or shares. It is often used to describe the comparative size, quantity, or importance of something. In this context, proportion is the most fitting term as it best captures the idea of a relative amount or share. The other options, portion, amount, and rate, do not fully convey the concept of proportion.Rate this question:
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Question 34
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Goods
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Refuse
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Rubble
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Requirements
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A. RefuseExplanation
The word "refuse" stands out from the other words because it is the only one that refers to something that is rejected or discarded. "Goods" refers to products or items, "rubble" refers to debris or ruins, and "requirements" refers to necessary conditions or demands. However, "refuse" specifically refers to waste or garbage that is not wanted or accepted.Rate this question:
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Question 35
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Melting
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Change
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Conversion
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Replacement
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A. ConversionExplanation
This question is asking for a word that is synonymous with "melting," "change," and "replacement." The word "conversion" fits this description as it can refer to the process of changing or transforming something into a different form or state.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits.
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So rapidly
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Eating habits
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That
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Raised
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A. RaisedExplanation
The underlined part "raised" needs correction. The correct word should be "risen" instead of "raised".Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place.
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Extreme
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Are
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About
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In
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A. ExtremeExplanation
The word "extreme" should be replaced with "increasingly" to correctly convey the idea that experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the changes to our climate.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.She often wears _____.
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Modern wonderful Italian sports shoes
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Modern Italian wonderful sports shoes
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Wonderful modern Italian sports shoes
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Wonderful Italian modern sports shoes
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A. Wonderful modern Italian sports shoesExplanation
The correct answer is "wonderful modern Italian sports shoes". This answer follows the correct order of adjectives in English, which is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this case, "wonderful" is the opinion, "modern" is the age, "Italian" is the origin, and "sports" is the purpose. Therefore, the correct order is "wonderful modern Italian sports shoes".Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Simple sails were made from canvas _____ over a frame.
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A stretch
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Was stretched
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Stretched
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It was stretched
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A. StretchedExplanation
The correct answer is "stretched". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the verb "stretched" is the correct past tense form of the verb "stretch". It indicates that the canvas was pulled tightly over a frame to create the simple sails.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.Early sailing ships had some disadvantages.
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Losses
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Damages
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Discomforts
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Drawbacks
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A. DrawbacksExplanation
The underlined part "disadvantages" refers to negative aspects or shortcomings. The word that is closest in meaning to this is "drawbacks", which also refers to negative aspects or disadvantages.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches.
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Concerts
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Public libraries
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Gatherings
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Prayer services
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A. GatheringsExplanation
In this context, "general assemblies" refers to meetings or gatherings where decisions are made. Therefore, the word that is closest in meaning to "general assemblies" is "gatherings".Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.Perhaps more than anything else, it was onerous taxes that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381.
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Burdensome
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Heavy
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Difficult
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Light
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A. LightExplanation
The word "onerous" means burdensome, heavy, or difficult. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the taxes were a significant burden or hardship. The opposite of burdensome or difficult would be something that is light or easy. Therefore, the correct answer is "light."Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
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Optimistic
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Expected
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Excited
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Fearsome
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A. OptimisticExplanation
The word "sanguine" means to be optimistic or hopeful. Therefore, the opposite of "sanguine" would be "fearsome" as it implies being fearful or scared.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.What you have been saying is beside the point.
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You was honest to have said about the point like that.
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What you have been saying is quite irrelevant.
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You have been talking too much about the point.
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What you have been saying is beyond my expectation.
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A. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant.Explanation
The correct answer is "What you have been saying is quite irrelevant." This sentence conveys the same meaning as "What you have been saying is beside the point." Both sentences suggest that the speaker's statements are not relevant or not addressing the main issue. The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of the original sentence.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.“If I were you, I wouldn’t read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.” Helen said.
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Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
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Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
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Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
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I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen.
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A. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.Explanation
The correct answer is "Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly." This sentence conveys the same meaning as the original statement by Helen, which is to not read the job advertisement and position description carelessly. The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of Helen's advice.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
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The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
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We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
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We weren't as much impressed by the new cinema's look as its cost.
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We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
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A. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.Explanation
The sentence "We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive." is the closest in meaning to the given question. It conveys that the speaker was impressed by the new cinema but also found it to be expensive.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.He got held up in traffic jam. He missed his first job interview.
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He missed his first job interview so that he was held up in traffic jam.
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When he got held up in traffic jam, he missed his first job interview.
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So as to miss his first job interview, he got held up in traffic jam.
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Because he got held up in traffic jam, he missed his first job interview.
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A. Because he got held up in traffic jam, he missed his first job interview.Explanation
When someone gets held up in a traffic jam, it causes them to miss their first job interview.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.He joined the army in 1998. He was soon after promoted to the rank of captain.
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He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1998 and joined the army.
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Joining the army in 1998, he was soon promoted to the rank of captain.
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He worked as a captain in the army and had a promotion in 1998.
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Promoted to the rank of captain in 1998, he joined the army soon later.
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A. Joining the army in 1998, he was soon promoted to the rank of captain.Explanation
The correct answer is "Joining the army in 1998, he was soon promoted to the rank of captain." This sentence combines the two original sentences by using a participial phrase "joining the army in 1998" to show the time and action of joining, followed by the main action of being promoted to the rank of captain.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet.- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”- Linda: “_____”
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Nothing more to say.
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Yes, I hope so.
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You can say that again.
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No, dogs are very good, too.
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A. You can say that again.Explanation
The correct answer is "You can say that again." This response is appropriate because it agrees with Peter's statement about cats being good at catching mice. It is a common expression used to show agreement or emphasize a point.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.Two friends John and Mary have just finished their dinner at a restaurant.- John: “Would you like me to get a taxi?”- Mary: “_____”
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That would be delightful. Thanks.
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Yes, please, if it’s no bother.
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Yes, I see.
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Well, let’s see.
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A. Yes, please, if it’s no bother.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, please, if it's no bother." This response indicates that Mary would like John to get a taxi for them, but only if it is not inconvenient for him. It shows consideration for John's willingness and availability to help.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Helen is allergic _____ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes.
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Down
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Up
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To
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On
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A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the word "allergic" is followed by the preposition "to" to indicate what Helen is allergic to. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is "to".Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.It is important that he ______ a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
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Taking
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Takes
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Took
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Take
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A. TakeExplanation
The correct answer is "take". This is because the sentence is discussing a hypothetical situation where the person wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. In this case, the verb should be in the present tense to indicate a general truth or a habitual action. Therefore, "take" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "he".Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the _____ in the paper.
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Revue
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Review
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Criticism
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Critic
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A. ReviewExplanation
Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the review in the paper. A review is a written evaluation or analysis of a film, providing insights and opinions on its various aspects such as plot, acting, direction, and overall quality. Reading a review after watching a film can help individuals gain a different perspective, understand different interpretations, or validate their own opinions about the movie.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. During the height of the season, tourists arrive in _____ to see Shakespeare's birthplace.
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Loads
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Shoals
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Droves
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Flocks
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A. DrovesExplanation
During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare's birthplace. This means that a large number of tourists come to visit Shakespeare's birthplace during the peak season. The word "droves" implies a mass or crowd of people, indicating that there is a significant influx of tourists during this time.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. A molecule of water is _____ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
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Created
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Composed
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Included
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Consisted
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A. ComposedExplanation
The correct answer is "composed". This is because the word "composed" means made up or formed of different parts. In the context of the question, it is stating that a molecule of water is made up of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. Therefore, "composed" accurately describes the relationship between the atoms and the molecule of water.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _____ what she missed while she was away.
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Cut down on
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Catch up on
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Put up with
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Take up with
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A. Catch up onExplanation
Deborah is planning to take extra lessons in order to catch up on what she missed while she was away. This means she wants to make up for the material or information that she did not learn or experience during her absence.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions._____ be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.
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Should hydroelectric power
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When hydroelectric power
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Hydroelectric power
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Hydroelectric power should
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.The number of working women _____ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% in China today.
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Is increasing
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Has increased
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Have increased
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Has been increased
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A. Has increasedExplanation
The correct answer is "has increased". This is because the sentence is talking about the change in the number of working women from a specific point in the past (1980) to the present (China today). The verb "has increased" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Nowadays, most students use _____ calculators in their studies and examinations.
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Electronic
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Electricity
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Electrical
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Electric
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A. ElectronicExplanation
The correct answer is "electronic" because it is the only option that makes sense in the context of students using calculators in their studies and examinations. "Electricity" and "electrical" refer to the power source or the type of energy used, while "electric" is an adjective that describes something powered by electricity. However, "electronic" specifically refers to devices that use electronic components and circuits, which is the case for calculators.Rate this question:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have his degree and return to his country in _____ six months.
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Others
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Another
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Other
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The other
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A. AnotherExplanation
Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have his degree and return to his country in another six months. This means that after the completion of his three years of study, Peter will still have to spend an additional six months before he can return to his country.Rate this question:
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According to paragraph 1, how are diseases a natural part of life on Earth?
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They prevent pandemics
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They help control the population
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They led the world grow quickly
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They kill too many people
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A. They help control the populationExplanation
Diseases are considered a natural part of life on Earth because they help control the population. This means that diseases play a role in regulating the number of individuals in a population by reducing the population size through illness and death.Rate this question:
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Based on the information in the passage the term "pandemics" can be explained as _____.
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Diseases with no cure
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A deadly kind of flu
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Diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people
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New disease like SARS or the Marburg virus
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A. Diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of peopleExplanation
The passage provides information that suggests that pandemics are diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people. This can be inferred from the mention of pandemics being a global issue, the need for international cooperation to combat them, and the examples of previous pandemics such as the Spanish flu and HIV/AIDS which caused significant mortality rates. Therefore, based on the information in the passage, the term "pandemics" can be explained as diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people.Rate this question:
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According to the passage, all of the following are true of the 1918 flu pandemic EXCEPT that _____.
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It involved a new kind of flu virus
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It killed over 25 million people
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It was the last pandemic in history
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It took a little over a week to kill its victims
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A. It was the last pandemic in historyExplanation
The passage discusses the 1918 flu pandemic and mentions several true statements about it, such as it involved a new kind of flu virus, it killed over 25 million people, and it took a little over a week to kill its victims. However, it does not mention that it was the last pandemic in history. Therefore, the statement "it was the last pandemic in history" is not true according to the passage.Rate this question:
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The word “it” in the passage refers to _____.
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Disease
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Flu virus
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Pandemics
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Bodies
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A. Flu virusExplanation
The word "it" in the passage refers to the flu virus. This means that the passage is discussing the flu virus and using the pronoun "it" to refer to it.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is mentioned as a common feature of all pandemic diseases?
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They spread from people to people very quickly
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It kill many people very quickly
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They do not kill people very quickly
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They kill all the victims
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A. They do not kill people very quicklyExplanation
The correct answer is "They do not kill people very quickly." This is a common feature of all pandemic diseases because if a disease were to kill people quickly, it would not have the opportunity to spread and become a pandemic. Pandemic diseases typically have a lower mortality rate in order to have a wider impact on the population and spread more easily from person to person.Rate this question:
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According to paragraph 3, why hasn’t Marburg virus become a pandemic?
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It is not a deadly disease
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It does not spread from person to person easily
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Doctors have prevented it from becoming a pandemic
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It kills people too quickly
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A. It kills people too quicklyExplanation
The correct answer is that the Marburg virus kills people too quickly. This means that infected individuals do not have enough time to spread the virus to others before succumbing to the disease. As a result, the virus is unable to efficiently transmit from person to person, which is a key factor in the development of a pandemic.Rate this question:
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The author mentions SARS in order to _____.
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Give an example of a highly dangerous disease
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Suggest that SARS will never become a pandemic
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Give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemic
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Suggest that there may be a new pandemic soon
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A. Give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemicExplanation
The author mentions SARS in order to give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemic. SARS was a highly dangerous disease that was contained and prevented from becoming a pandemic through effective public health measures and international cooperation. By mentioning SARS, the author highlights the possibility of preventing and controlling future pandemics through similar measures.Rate this question:
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Why did the author write the passage?
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To describe the music for some animals, including humans
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To illustrate the importance of music to whales
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To show that music is not a human or even modern invention
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To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it
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A. To show that music is not a human or even modern inventionExplanation
The author wrote the passage to suggest that music is not a human or even modern invention. The passage discusses how various animals, including humans, use music for communication and expression, implying that music is not exclusive to humans or a recent development. By highlighting the presence of music in different species and throughout history, the author aims to demonstrate that music is independent of life forms that use it and has been a part of the natural world for a long time.Rate this question:
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The word "sophisticated" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
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Compound
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Attractive
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Well-developed
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Beautiful
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A. CompoundExplanation
The word "sophisticated" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "compound". This means that it is complex or made up of multiple parts. The word "sophisticated" implies a high level of complexity or refinement, similar to a compound that is made up of different elements or ingredients.Rate this question:
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The word "one" in paragraph 1 can be replaced by _____.
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The chord
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The left brain
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The right brain
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The limbic system
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A. The limbic systemExplanation
In paragraph 1, the word "one" refers to a specific entity or concept. The limbic system is a part of the brain that is responsible for emotions, motivation, and memory. Therefore, it is the most suitable replacement for the word "one" in the given context.Rate this question:
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According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of humpback whales?
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Their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes
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They can sing over a range of seven octaves
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They do not use rhyme, unlike humans
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Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales
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A. They can sing over a range of seven octavesExplanation
The passage states that humpback whales can sing over a range of seven octaves. This means that their vocalizations cover a wide range of frequencies, allowing them to produce a variety of sounds. This is different from human tunes, as humpback whale songs are distinctively different from human tunes. The passage does not mention anything about the use of rhyme in whale songs or whether whale songs of a particular group can be learned by other whales.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT true about humpback whale music?
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It uses similar patterns to human songs
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It’s comparative in length to symphony movements
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It’s easy to learn by other whales
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It’s in a form of creating a theme, elaborating and revisiting in rhyming refrains
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A. It’s comparative in length to symphony movementsExplanation
The given statement suggests that humpback whale music is not comparative in length to symphony movements. This implies that humpback whale music is not as long as symphony movements.Rate this question:
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