This text is for questions 16 to 19
On May 16, 2010, most of the world witnessed a very rare natural phenomenon.
It was the eclipse of Venus. It was a once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomenon.
The Venus eclipse will be seen again in 2050, according to reports. Do you
know what causes this rare Venus eclipse?
Actually, a Venus eclipse is similar to a Sun eclipse. Venus eclipses occur
when the earth, moon, and Venus are all parallel. Because Venus is covering
the surface of the Moon, it will gradually fade away for a brief moment. Venus
appears to be moving to the Moon's back side.
The moon and planets appear to follow a similar path in the sky. As a result,
it is not uncommon for the moon to appear to pass close to Venus. In fact,
about once a month, the moon appears somewhere near it. However, most people
miss these events because they are only visible in the evening sky half of the
time, and then only for a few minutes after sunset. The apparent closeness
also varies from month to month.
16. What is the purpose of the text? ....
A. to describe Venus eclipse
B. to tell natural phenomenon
C. to explain how and when to see Venus eclipse
D. to explain how Venus eclipse takes place
E. to amuse about the scientific story of Venus eclipse
17. The moon appears somewhere near Venus about once a month is visible ....
A. in the dark sky
B. only for a short period after sunset
C. only at night
D. varies from month to month
E. when the moon appears to pass close to Venus
18. It can be stated that Venus eclipse will occur in the next ....
A. ten years
B. twenty years
C. fifteen years
D. forty years
E. fifty years
19. How does Venus eclipse take place?
A. It is like sun eclipse
B. When the moon and planets are sharing a similar apparent path in the sky
C. When the sun moves to the back side of the moon
D. When it covers the surface of the moon
E. When the position of the moon, the earth and Venus is parallel
This text is for questions 20 to 22
A fresh water shortage is changing the way Californians live and do business.
California’s fresh water is in short supply ... (20) a record drought and
rising temperatures.
.... (21), the state’s government enforced restrictions on water usage for
cities and residents. Farmers have been forced to use costly groundwater
reserves to grow crops. Snowless mountains have hurt the tourism industry,
especially ski resorts. ... , drying forests increase the chances of dangerous
wildfires.
Without rain, Californians must continue to take measures to conserve fresh
water.
20.
A. because
B. inspite of
C. due to
D. however
E. despite
21.
A. Because
B. As a result
C. Meanwhile
D. However
E. Thus
22.
A. Because
B. As a result
C. Meanwhile
D. However
E. Thus
This text is for questions 23 to 25
"The Time Of My Life"
I’ve been waiting for my dreams
To turn into something
I could believe in
And looking for that
Magic rainbow
On the horizon
I couldn’t see it
Until I let go
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness burn
Now I’m coming alive
Body and soul
And feelin’ my world start to turn
And I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
Holding onto things that vanished
Into the air
Left me in pieces
But now I’m rising from the ashes
Finding my wings
And all that I needed
Was there all along
Within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart
So I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
And I’m out on the edge of forever
Ready to run
I’m keeping my feet on the ground
My arms open wide
My face to the sun
I’ll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
This is the time
This is the time of my life.
This is the time of my life.
23. What is the theme of the song?
A. family
B. friendship
C. hope and peace
D. environment
E. life
24. What is the message of the song?
A. we should not give up
B. life can be good but sometimes can be bad
C. we can't turn back the time
D. We still have opportunity to make our life better
E. we should be ready in facing our life
25. The underlined word in the sentence "And I'll taste every moment and live
it out loud" refers to ....
A. the name
B. every moment
C. the face
D. the world
E. the body
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