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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. LIVING AND LEARNING ON AN ISLAND Children living on remote islands and in other areas (34) ________ the population is very small often end up being educated in very small schools, sometimes with no more than fifty students. Herm, (35) ________ , is one of the smallest of Britain’s Channel Islands. It has a school that has fewer than ten pupils of primary school age, and a teacher who is (36) ________ to come over from the larger island of Guernsey every day. Children over the age of ten ought to live, as well as study, at a secondary school on Guernsey, even though many would prefer to live at home. Small schools such as Herm are often threatened with closure – because compared to bigger schools, they are expensive to (37) ________ . When schools close, the teachers lose their jobs and pupils are sent to (38) ________ school which is often far away. This often turns out to be disruptive for the students’ education. (Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer Helen Weale)
A. which
B. whose C. where Correct Answer D. when
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TRANSLATION: Children who live on remote islands and in other areas where the population is very small are often educated in very small schools, sometimes with no more than 50 students. For example, Herm is one of the smallest islands in the British Channel Islands. It has a school with less than 10 elementary-age students, and a teacher who is available every day from a larger island called Guernsey. Children over the age of 10 must live, as well as study, at a secondary school on the island of Guernsey, although many will prefer to stay at home. Small schools like Herm are often threatened with closure – because compared to larger schools, they are too expensive to operate. When schools close, teachers lose their jobs and students are transferred to an unusual school far away. This is often disruptive Explanation: Relative clause: Use the adverb ‘where’ to replace the adverb phrase of place ‘on remote islands and in other areas’ Translation: Children living on remote islands and in other areas where the population is very small often end up being educated in very small schools, sometimes with no more than fifty students. (Children who live on remote islands and in other areas where the population is very small are often educated in very small schools, sometimes with no more than 50 students.) → Choose C n for with their learning.
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- The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
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The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. stalk B. restrict Correct answer C. spring D. originate
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Answer: B The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to . A. chase B. restrict C. spring D. come from Synonym stem = restrict “Protected areas are one of the most important things that we can do to stem the loss of biodiversity and to help solve the climate crisis,” said Andrew Wetzler, (“Protected areas are one of the most important things we can do to stop biodiversity loss and to help solve the climate crisis.” post”, Andrew Wetzler, said.)
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- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
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. For hundreds of years, giving flowers has been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary. While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction. In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman’s Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers. In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believe that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone’s home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Not unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided. In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired. (Source: http://www.flowersofthefieldlv.com/ ) Question 36. What does the topic mainly discuss?
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- What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
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- Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
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- According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
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Herm, (35) ________ , is one of the smallest of Britain’s Channel Islands.