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132. The Chinese _____.
A)
taught the Greeks how to tell time.
B)
learned how to tell time from the Greeks and Romans.
C)
used the same type of water clock as the Greeks and Romans did.
D)
preferred the clepsydras to mechanical clocks.
E)
used sundials before the Egyptians.
During the Gulf War the extent of the development of television
and radio news broadcasting was very apparent. The CNN reporter
Peter Arnett gave live coverage of the situation present in the capital
city of Iraq, Baghdad. The telephone lines which were constantly open
and full of minute by minute reportage of the events taking place,
served as the main means of communication. Although they were not
given complete freedom in the use of their television cameras, the
scenes that they were able to show the world were viewed with
interest and astonishment. The whole world was able to follow the
events of the war as they took place, from their living room television
sets.
133. The Gulf War was the first war in which _____.
A)
the telephone was used by broadcasters.
B)
the world saw the events of a war on TV.
C)
there was moment by moment coverage of a war which was
shown on television.
D)
the CNN reporter Peter Arnett was able to give coverage of a
real war to television viewers.
E)
television cameras were used to show the results of a war.
134. According to the passage Peter Arnett was _____.
A)
the only television reporter in Iraq during the war.
B)
was present in Iraq during the whole period of the war.
C)
telephoned in constant reports of what was going on.
D)
astonished the world with his reportage.
E)
the CNN reporter who told the world what was happening in the
capital of Iraq.
135. According to the passage telephone lines _____.
A)
were never cut off.
B)
served to give all the news.
C)
were used for broadcasting.
D)
always informing the world.
E)
were the only means of communication in the country.
The famous film star John Wayne’s real name was Marion Michael.
Born in Iowa, USA on 26 May, 1907, he died on 11 June, 1979 in Los
Angeles. John’s forty year film life included over 250 films. As he was
seen as a strong, large man who was quiet but mature, his real name,
Marion, did not suit his acting career.
136. John Wayne _____.
A)
died at the age of 40
B)
was famous for only western films.
C)
was born with the last name Marion.
D)
was a mature actor.
E)
was an American soldier.
137. His film career _____.
A)
lasted for 250 films.
B)
was of war and western films.
C)
started in Iowa.
D)
depended on his actual name.
E)
lasted for forty years.
138. According to the passage his appearance _____.
A)
did not appeal to his audiences.
B)
made people think of a man who was not suited to acting.
C)
was suitable for the roles of a confident leader.
D)
helped his audiences believe his roles.
E)
did not help his career.
What has caused the increasing popularity in the GREEN PEACE
MOVEMENT during recent years? Is there a possibility that the public is
being informed by scientists of dangers to the world, more than in the
past? Or, is it possible that politicians are not hiding the facts that have
been known to them but which have not been told before? These factors
probably have had an influence on the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT, but
the damage to nature can actually be seen by everyone today. It affects
every society in all regions of the world. It is frightening and people are
now starting to take a stand against industrialization and other developments
which are destroying their lives and the future of their children.
139. This passage is about _____.
A)
the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT.
B)
mans constant interest in nature.
C)
new realizations made in all areas of the world about changes in
nature.
D)
politicians and what they have not told us before.
E)
the societies which have effects that interest people.
140. The reason more and more people are becoming concerned with
the world is _____.
A)
because politicians are becoming more honest.
B)
due to the new information given to them by scientists.
C)
because people can see the damage to nature.
D)
due to the fact that they are worried about their children.
E)
because the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT has taught them the
new problems that exist.
141. The GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT _____.
A)
is against people.
B)
wants to destroy nature.
C)
is fighting with politicians.
D)
is trying to prevent the loss of nature.
E)
is working to increase industrialization.
Mary was blind at birth. Doctors during those years had been
unable to do anything to correct the situation and although her parents
lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years
of training to live in a dark world, Mary got a job and moved into her
own flat. Several years later the doctors she occasionally visited for
check-ups told her that a new technique had been found. This
technique could restore her sight. One would think that Mary would
have jumped at the possibility to see, but actually she was not at all
happy about this situation. She had never seen anything before. She
had established a life for herself in a world without sight and the
thought of changing this lifestyle was frightening. She was more
frightened of seeing than of not.
142. The best TITLE for his passage is _____.
A)
Living with Blindness
B)
Fear of Blindness
C)
The Desire to See
D)
A Biography of Mary
E)
Problems with Doctors
143. Being able to see was _____.
A)
something Mary had not expected.
B)
what Mary wanted.
C)
a welcome surprise for Mary.
D)
what Mary was accustomed to.
E)
not necessary for our lives.
144. According to the passage, Mary’s inability to see was _____.
A)
a handicap caused by her doctors.
B)
what had upset her.
C)
present when she has been born.
D)
what had caused her to move into her own flat.
E)
preventing her from a normal life.
Reading Comprehension
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