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PRACTICE TEST 14
I. Find the word that has underlined part pronounced differently
1. A. begun
B. funny
C. upwards
D. autumn
2. A. teacher
B. deaf
C. reach
D. team
3. A. cough
B. enough
C. although
D. laugh
4. A. watching
B. machine
C. matches
D. kitchen
5. A. asked
B. helped
C. prayed
D. dressed
II. Find the word that stress pattern different
1. A. profitable
B. ordinary
C. definitely
D. delicious
2. A. disappointed
B. mysterious
C. electronic
D. economic
3. A. moderation
B. reputation
C. competitor
D. innovation
4. A. popularity
B. convenient
C. controller
D. embarrassing
5. A. technological
B. personality
C. representative D. environmental
III. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the
sentence to be correct
IV. Choose the best answer
1. Tell me..
A. what do you want
B. you want what
C. what you want
D. that what you want
2. If I ..be somebody else, I..to be a film star.
A. could/would
B. can/would like
C. could/would like
B. can/like
3. When you buy something, you are usually given a.
A. recipe B. receipt
C. bill
D. prescription
4. Dont forget to give Mr. Brown my message, ..?
A. do you
B. are you
C. shall you
D. will you
5. Bob got fired. Its difficult for him to find job.
A. the others B. the another
C. another
D. other
6. Look at these two pieces of material I have just bought. Which do you like..?
A. most
B. more than
C. best
D. better
7. The factory paid.nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the
explosion.
A. off
B. out
C. back
D. in
8. This is best served with boiled rice and a crisp green salad.
A. plate
B. meal
C. food
D. dish
9. A good friend will always..you when you are in trouble.
A. stand for
B. stand up against
C. stand by
D. stand up
10.She came in, picked up her things, and left before I could. a sound.
A. pronounce
B. tell
C. express
D. utter
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A. on
B. over
C. off
D. into
12. Unemployment is a serious problem in the area. There are..jobs for people there.
A. a little
B. a few
C. few
D. little
13. He has always wanted to see his name in.
A. paper
B. news
C. TV
D. press
14. When the clocktwelve, we raised our glasses and drank to celebrate the New Year.
A. struck
B. beat
C. hit
D. shot
15.Lenny, the TV programme. I want to listen to the news.
A. turned off
B. turn off
C. turns on D. turn on
16.You will know the result.two weeks.
A. on
B. about
C. in
D. during
17.She spoke quietly to him..nobody else could hear a word.
A. became
B. although
C. despite D. so that
18.I got very nervous during the exam. When the examiner asked my name, my mind went
completely
A. empty
B. blank
C. white
D. void
19...the salary meets my expectations. I will accept the job offered.
A. Provided that
B. Due to
C. Even if D. Unless
20.His father retired early..being unhealthy.
A. on behalf of
B. ahead of
C. on account of D. in my view
Choose the answer which is closet in meaning to the underlined word
21.First year students are required to undertake simple experiments.
A. submerge
B. uncover
C. attempt
D. encounter
22.The reason for a fall in the death rates is the improvement of public health services and medical
care.
A. degradation
B. policy
C. progress
D. step-back
23.He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.
A. said
B. gave evidence C. disapproved
D. denied
24.Look at that gymnast over there! Her joints must be really easily bent without breaking
Anomy commented
A. elastic
B. pliable
C. flexible
D. slippery
25.Ive heard the Education Ministry will be bringing in some new methods of teaching English as
a second language soon.
A. presenting
B. commencing C. starting
D. introducing
V. Complete the passage
1
Tattooing has been around for thousands of years. The act of making a permanent design or
mark on the body was originally thought to (1)_ magical protection against disease and
misfortune. Later, it was used to show a persons (2) _status. The Romans, for example, (3)_to
tattoo slaves and criminals. With the (4)_of Christianity in Europe, tattooing was forbidden. It
virtually (5) _ out for hundreds of years, until European explorers came into (6)_with American
Indians and Polynesians in the 17th and 18th centuries. Sailors would return from long (7)_,

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decorated with large and elaborate designs. Many of these sailors later joined circuses, and (8)_a
living by showing their tattoos to the public. Nowadays, tattooing is (9)_as unusual, nor as popular
as it once was. Tattoo parlours do (10) _, but most people are unwilling to go (11) _ the rather
painful procedure. On the other hand, (12) _ tattoos are' becoming increasingly common. The
design, which (13) _ for three to six weeks, is painted painlessly onto the skin. Other people still
(14) _ the original, permanent techniques, of course. The world record for the most-tattooed
person is (15) _____ by Tom Leppard from Scotland. His leopard-skin design covers 99.2% of his
body surface!
1. A. prove
B. do
C. make
D. provide
2. A. senior
B. society
C. social
D. communal
3. A. used
B. were
C. could
D. would
4. A. coming
B. arrival
C. departure
D. leaving
5. A. died
B. wore
C. left
D. went
6. A. touch
B. contact
C. meeting
D. communication
7. A. travels
B. sails
C. explorers
D. voyages
8. A. paid
B. worked
C. earned
D. did
9. A. neither
B. nor
C. nowhere
D. no
10. A. be
B. exist
C. live
D.stay
11. A. under
B. along
C. through
D. with
12. A. short
B. momentary
C. part-time
D. temporary
13. A. endures
B. takes
C. lasts
D. is
14! A. rather
B. wish
C. elect
D. prefer
15. A. kept
B. held
C. made
D.reached
2
The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same
time is 0_
damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. 1___use of the Internet, iPods,
mobile phones and DVDs 2_:_behind that finding. Scientists have 3_the belief of many parents
that it is impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time. They found that
children 4_homework while sending messages via the Internet can 5_up spending 50% longer than
if they had done each task 6___ David E Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the
University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is 7_possible for simple activities such as
ironing and listening to the radio. He 8___ experiments demonstrating that young adults who had
to 9__from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts of time. Meyer said: For
situations 10__more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get
all the tasks done will increase 11___Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you
out and 12__to mental and physical exhaustion.
1 A Rocketing
B Heightening
C AscendingD Leaping
2 A stands
B rests
C lies
D sits

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3 A assured
B guaranteed
C authorized
D confirmed
4 A engaging
B tackling
C attending
D undergoing
5 A turn
B come
C use
D end
6 A separately
B distinctly
C apart
D aside
7 A merely
B purely
C only
D simply
8 A set
B put
C took
D ran
9 A alter
B switch
C interrupt
D exchange
10 A consisting
B containing
C involving
D meaning
11 A largely
B greatly
C widely
D highly
12 A result
B proceed
C lead
D bring
VI. Read the passage carefully and complete it with ONE suitable word
1
Iceland has been called the land of frost and fire. This is a very satisfactory (1)_, for the
mountains on this island in the North Atlantic are capped with snow the year round, and (2)_are
scores of fiery volcanoes. Contrary (3)__ what most people think, however, Icelands (4)_ is not
extremely cold. Most days are quite agreeable because (5)_the warm current of the Gulf Stream.
(6)_the Vikings beganto settle in Iceland in 874 AD, they found books and crosses that showed the
Irish had (7)_been there. It is likely that the Irish and Scotch had come to Iceland about seventy
years (8)_the Vikings arrived. These explorers, however, had made (9)_lasting settlements. The
first real colonists were Scandinavians who came directly (10)_Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
The people of Iceland have very high educational standards. It is said that (11)_books are sold in
Iceland in relation to its population than in any other country in the world. Since Iceland is
adjacent to one of the (12) _important shipping routes (13)_the United States and England,
(14)_became very important during (15)_ Second World War.
2
The London Marathon race is a long-running story. 0_was first held in 1981, 1_when more
than half a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed the
challenge of running the full 42 km of the course. The London Marathon was the brainchild of
Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion brought the idea home to London 2___completing
the New York Marathon in 1979. Could London stage 3_an event? wondered Brasher, answering
his 4_question by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, 5____6,255 runners
completed the course.
The event has captured the public imagination and there are always 6__many people wanting to
take part. Last year 7_amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500 8___be
accepted.
For most of 9____ thousands who do take part, the day is about fun, achievement and raising
money for charity - with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that
10___the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along the
route as the runners - many of 11__in fancy dress - mil through the streets raising money for

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charitable causes. The streets of London are turned 12_the longest street party in the world as
crowds line the .course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle.
3
Kiyo Tanaka skillfully steers her wheelchair between the flower beds as she gardens
outdoors. Gardening is one of her (1)year-round activities. Believe it or not, thirteenyear-old Kiyo also successfully (2).plants indoors without soil. She fills plastic (3)
.with a special solution for nourishing plant in a container, allowing the roots to dangle
into the solution so that half of the root system is (4).Every few weeks, Kiyo pours out the
old solution, flushes the container with clear water, and then pours in fresh solution, which she
buys at a gardening center. With this kind of indoor gardening, Kiyo doesnt have to worry (5)
..outdoor garden pests, poor soil, or bad weather. She keeps the plants on shelves where
they can get good (6).and where she can reach them (7).Her indoor plants are a
living testimonial to the good care she gives them.
VII. Give the correct form of the word
1. Her__ was so great that she broke a glass.
1. ANXIOUS
2. The audience burst into_at the end of the play.
2. APPLAUD
3. He felt very_when he saw he had failed the exam again.
3. COURAGE
4. The work is still at a very_level.
4. EXPERIMENT
5. Its the most_film Ive ever seen.
5. FRIGHT
6. Its very_to live in a damp room.
6. HEALTH 7. They have a big_shop in London.
7. JEWEL
8. How much does_of this club cost?
8. MEMBER
9. He promised to come but hes very_.
9. RELY
10. How much do you_?
10. WEIGHT
1. Since_ has
been so
poor the class is being closed.
1. ATTEND
2. Magnets will_most metals.
2. ATTRACTIVE,
3. His_ has not improved much.
3. BEHAVE
4. She is extremely__ about the history of art.
4. KNOW
5. The plane had to make a crash_in a field.
5. LAND
6. Are they pearls or are they real?
6. IMITATE
7. He owes his_largely to his sense of humour.
7. POPULAR
8 .She has an_command of the language.
8. IMPRESS
9. As she is so _with her present job she has decided to leave
9. SATISFACTION
10. What a very _ old man he is
10. LEARN
The citys new mobile library has won an award at a 1___meeting of 1 NATION
mobile library providers. The award is for the 2____design of this new 2 STAND
vehicle.
3 PUBLIC
The stunning external design, which features photographs of people using 4 SERVE
libraries, uses the catchphrase 'The Book Stops Here, and co-ordinates 5 CONSIDER

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with the attractive 3_____leaflets, postcards and posters which give details 6 WONDER
about the library routes and stops.
7 REQUIRE
The new library went into 4___in April and has been very well received by 8 LOW
the public. Both visits and loans of books have increased 5___since the new 9 STABLE
vehicle began operating. Comments have included Its such a friendly- 10 COLOUR
looking library, I couldn't wait to look inside! and Thanks for all the 11 INTERESTED
6_____new books.
The mobile library is an air-conditioned, state-of-the-art vehicle, which is
fully networked for using information technology if 7_____The air
suspension allows the vehicle to be 8___for easy access and ensures
9___when parked. The internal layout was designed with major input from
the library staff, who insisted that the decor was bright and 10___The
library carries up to 3,000 books, CDs and DVDs for all ages and ___, and
much of the stock is brand new.
1. Dont worry about that ink stain on your blouse. Its hardly..(notice) Mary told Jane
2. Oh, I give up! I just cant seem to get through to this number!
- Why dont you try asking the(operate) to help you?
3. The book is long, uninteresting and not very well-written. I find it.(read).
4. She is one of the greatest..(perform) to appear in this theater.
5. Intensive cultivation has..(poverty) the soil.
6. He achieved(notorious) for failing a drugs test after winning an Olympic final.
7. No, I dont have any pet in our class. I dont believe in..(favourite). I just treat all
my students the same one teacher was over-heard telling another.
8. Dr. Kevin wants to be one of the most famous.(environment) in the world.
9. I dont really like that man over there. Hes rather (argue). I nearly got into a
fight with him one, too. Robert said.
10. The .(extend) of his knowledge surprised the board of examiners.
VIII. Fill in correct prepositions in each gap
1. After watching the new secretary working non-stop.............several hours the manager decided
that she was well fit.............the job. He found she , was particularly
good.............attending.............the correspondence.
2. Am I expected to know all the telephones.............heart?
3. Now he is no longer as indifferent.............criticism as he used to be.
4. We were surprised.............the certainty :............which he spoke. Where had he picked.............all
that information and why was he so sure ...".........his facts?
5. Will you ring.............the station and find.............'when the train is coming in; Im not
certain.............the time.
6. Hell be paying you back as soon as he gets money............. home, I know it ......... certain.

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7. Dont rush.............the book, you can pick.............a lot of useful information if you read
it.............attention.
8. The injured man was picked........................the ambulance and rushed .............hospital, but he
died.............his way. He hasnt been identified so far, the police officer said.
9. She tried .............several coats before she found one entirely.............her taste.
10. Id rather have a suit made.......,.....measure even if its more than I can afford just now.
IX. Complete phrasal verbs
A
B
Make
land
give
come
In
for
up
down
Reduce increase
meet
get
To
at
with
on
1. Her behavior has.hertrouble with her teacher.
2. We . after school on Tuesday and go to someones house to play
computer games.
3. Carol has..up. a great new idea to make money.
4. The other children were so cruel that they..him.
5. The runner was slow at first but she..up.it in the last few metres and won.
Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition
1. Theyve come_our way of thinking at last.
2. He came_a collection of valuable old coins in the attic.
3. How did you come_this painting? Its a Picasso, you know.
4. This diamond ring came_me from my great-grandmother.
5. After she was hit on her he^d by the cricket ball, it took her several minutes to come_.
6. How much did the supermarket bill come_this week?
7. Did the new play at the National Theatre come_your expectations?
8. Those tomato seeds I planted in the spring havent come_yet.
9. He came_several thousand pounds when his grandfather died.
10. The party went_rather well. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves.
11. The students are coming_very well in Maths this term.
12. It came_that Sues husband had been arrested for speeding.
13. I dont know whats come_him; hes been acting very oddly lately.
14. He came_a rash after eating a kilo of strawberries.
15. Her latest novel is coming_in paperback soon.
16. Long hair for men is coming_again. More and more men are starting to wear their hair long.
X. Writing
EXERCISE 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
a) 'You stole the jewels!' the inspector said to him
The inspector accused ..................................................................................

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b) If it doesn't rain soon, millions of pounds' worth crops will be lost.

Unless ........i_________...................................................................
c) Don't move or I'll shoot 1 the bank robber said to the clerk.
The bank robber threatened..........................................................................
d) The drama critic of the Daily News' regards the new play as a major breakthrough,
According to ..................................................................................................
e) Although the team played well, they lost.
Despite..........................................................................................................
f) Galileo is considered to be the father or modem astronomy.
Galileo is regarded .........................................................................................
g) The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
Only by ................................................................................................
h) He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
He is a...........................................................................................................
EXERCISE 2 : For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given in block letters. The words must not
be altered in any way.
a) 1 suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts. PREY
b| He can hardly read at all VIRTUALLY
c) He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. FLUENT
d) His arrival was completely unexpected TOOK
e) The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. ONSET
f) He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. OUTSET
g) As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. OFFSET
h) I travel by bus only when I have no alternative. RESORT
Fill each gap with a suitable word or phrase
a} It never ..... .................................... that he might be lying
b) He tiptoed into the room............................. waken his wife
c) You must come in the summer because my roses are at. ............ then
d) Youd better start to avoid the worst of the traffic.
e) She looked such a fool with her hair dyed green that 1 just............................laughing at her,

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d) There's no point in trying to explain it to her; she's...........understanding.

g) She's not used.......................................................her authority questioned.
h) I dont know....................................................................to pass your music exam when you
haven't done any practice
i) I wish ............................. ............... ..................earlier because then I could have arranged to
meet you at the station.
j) While the teacher's back.........................................................Jimmy passed a note across the
classroom.
k) I don't want.................................................................be any disagreement later, so I've written a
summary of our discussion.
l) I'm sorry to ..._____ _____ _____________________ _______________ _______watting; Ive
been sitting in a traffic jam for the last two hours.
m) All the best seats...............................................................if we dont get to the meeting on time.
n) Everything that................,........................................ go wrong did go wrong!
o) Twelve votes were cast ............... resolution and only three against.
p) They were talking so loudiy that she overhearing what they said.
q) If only........................................................... organising the party on my own very difficult.
r) You'd be better off buying a new washing machine your old one repaired.
XI. Reading
You could be jetting off to exotic locations, staying in five-star hotels, eating in top-class
restaurants, and its all paid for by your employer. Who wouldnt want a job that involves foreign
travel? 9__The number of jobs requiring international travel is growing significantly. And citing
business travel experience on your CV can bring enormous professional benefits.
But its not always as exciting as it sounds. There is a big difference between travelling to Milan as
a tourist and travelling there to spend a day in the type of hotel meeting room that can be found
anywhere in Europe. It can be very exciting, but you need to keep your feet firmly on the ground.
10_Flights can be delayed, things can go wrong and its easy to get exhausted. Many jobs mean
travelling alone, so you can be lonely.
Simply targeting any job that involves foreign travel is not the way to start. 11___ Its as illogical
as saying you want a job that involves wearing smart clothcs. Instead, you should consider all the
usual factors, such as qualifications and experience, and only then choose a sector or company that
offers opportunities for international travel.
The travel and hotel trades are obvious areas, but the commercial sector also offers good prospccts
for travel. In the retail sector, buyers often travel, especially if they work in fresh produce, where
they have to check the suitability of crops. 12_Jobs in the engineering and environment sector can
involve travel, too. Almost any career can mean international travel, if you choose the right
company and role. The number of jobs involving travel, especially al middle-managcment level, is
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So what will help you secure a role with an international flavour? 13__A second language is a
good indication of how well someone will adapt. You need to show you are flexible and willing to
learn. If your company has a sister company in the Czech Republic, for instance, learning some
Czech will boost your chances.
Find out what the company offers as a support package. Many now guarantee that you can return
home at the weekends, or they will limit the amount that people travel each year. 14__One
company asked graduates Fresh out of university to move to another country over a weekend,
alone, and to find their own accommodation.
And its as well to remember that international travel can be stressful. People can get burned out
by international business travel. You need to be in control of your schedule, rather than leaving it
to the company. You must ensure you get time to rest and talk to your employer all the time about
how you are coping. Dont wait for formal appraisals or until they ask for your views. 15_
Most sensible companies ask people to commit to two to three years. This increases the likelihood
of success. And most people who travel on business remember it fondly.
Read the passages and answer the questions
The first navigational lights in the New World were probably lanterns hung at harbor
entrances. The first lighthouse was put up by the Massachusetts Bay Colony In 1766 on Little
Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. Paid for and maintained by light dues
levied on ships, the original beacon was blown up in 1776. By then there were only a dozen
or so true lighthouses in the colonies. Little over a century later, there were 700 lighthouses.
The first eight erected on the West Coast in the 1850s featured the same basic New
England design: a Cape Cod dwelling with the tower rising from the center or standing close
by. In New England and elsewhere. though. lighthouses reflected a variety of architectural
styles. Since most stations in the Northeast were built on rocky eminences, enormous towers
were not the rule. Some were made of stone and brick, others of wood or metal. Some stood
on pilings or stilts: some were fastened to rock with iron rods. Farther south. from Maryland
through the Florida Keys, the coast was low and sandy. It was often necessary to build tall
towers there massive structures like the majestic Cape Hatteras, North Carolina lighthouse,
which was lit in 1870. At 190 feet, it is the tallest brick lighthouse in the country.
Not withstanding differences in appearance and construction, most American
lighthouses shared several features: a light, living quarters, and sometimes a bell(or, later, a
foghorn). They also had something else in common: a keeper and. usually. the keeper's
family. The keeper's essential task was trimming the lantern 'Nick in order to maintain a
steady bright flame. The earliest keepers came from every walk of life-they were seamen.
Farmers, mechanics, rough mill hands-and appointments were often handed out by local
customs commissioners as political plums. After the administration of lighthouses was taken
over in 1852 by the United States Lighthouse 803rd, an agency of the Treasury Department,
the keeper corps gradually became highly professional.
1. What is the best title for the passage.
(A) The Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island
(B) The Life of a Lighthouse Keeper

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(C) Early Lighthouses in the United States

(D) The Modern Profession of Lighthouse Keeping
2. Why does the author mention the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
(A) It was the headquarters of the United States Lighthouse Board.
(B) Many of the tallest lighthouses were built there.
(C) The first lantern wicks were developed there.
(D) The first lighthouse in North America was built there.
3. It can be inferred from the passage that light-houses in the Northeast did not need high towers
because
(A) ships there had high masts
(B) coastal waters were safe
(C) the coast was straight and unobstructed
(D) the lighthouse were built on high places
4. According to the passage. where can the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States be found?
(A) Little Brewster Island
(B) The Florida Keys
(C) Cape Hatteras
(D) Cape Cod
5. In line 19, to which of the following does the word "They" refer?
(A) Lighthouses
(B) Differences
(C) Quarters
(D) Features
6. It can be inferred from the passage that the Treasury Department, after assuming control of the
lighthouses, improved which of the following?
(A) The training of the lighthouse keepers (B) The sturdiness of the lighthouses
(C) The visibility of the lights
(D) The locations of the lighthouses
7. Where in the passage does the author tell how lighthouses in the Northeast were fastened to the
surrounding rock?
(A) Lines 3-4
(B) Line 12
(C) Lines 14-15
(D) Line 19
Homing pigeons are placed in a training program from about the time they are twentyeight days of age. They are taught to enter the loft through a trap and to exercise above and
around the loft, and gradually they are taken away for short distances in wicker baskets and
released. They are then expected to find their way home in the shortest possible time.
In their training flights or in actual races, the birds are taken to prearranged distant
points and released to find their way back to their own lofts. Once the birds are liberated,
their owners, who are standing by at the home lofts, anxiously watch the sky for the return of
their entries. Since time is of the essence, the speed with which the birds can be induced to
enter the loft trap may make the difference between gaining a win or a second place.
The head of a homing pigeon is comparatively small, but its brain is one quarter larger
than that of the ordinary pigeon. The homing pigeon is very intelligent and will persevere to
the point of stubbornness some have been known to fly a hundred miles off course to avoid a
storm.
Some homing pigeon experts claim that this bird is gifted with a form of built-in radar
that helps it find its own loft after hours of flight, for hidden under the head feathers are two
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Why do homing pigeons fly home? They are not unique in this inherent skill: it is
found in most migratory birds, in bees, ants, toads, and even turtles, which have been known
to travel hundreds of miles to return to their homes. But in the animal world. the homing
pigeon alone can be trusted with its freedom and trained to carry out the missions that people
demand.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?
(A) To convince the reader to buy a homing pigeon
(B) To inform the reader about homing pigeons and their training
(C) To protect homing pigeons against the threat of extinction
(D) To encourage the owners of homing pigeons to set the birds free
2. According to the passage, what happens to homing pigeons when they are about a month old?
(A) They are kept in a trap.
(B) They enter their first race.
(C) They begin a training program.
(D) They get their wings clipped and marked.
3. In line 8, when the author states that the owners "anxiously watch the sky" there is the implication
that the owners
(A) want their pigeon to win the race
(B) are sending radar signals to their pigeons
(C) do not know whether the race began on time
(D) do not trust the rules set down by the judges
4. According to the passage, what is the difference between a homing pigeon and an ordinary one?
(A) The span of the wings
(B) The shape of the eyes
(C) The texture of the feathers
(D) The size of the brain
5. The author mentions all of the following at tributes that enable a homing pigeon to return home
EXCEPT
(A) instinct
(B) air sacs
(C) sensitive ears (D) good eyes
6. In line 16, the pronoun "it" refers to which of the following?
(A) Radar
(B) Bird
(C) Loft
(D) Form
7. Why does the author mention bees, ants, toads, and turtles in the last paragraph?
(A) To describe some unusual kinds of pets
(B) To measure distances traveled by various animals
(C) To compare their home-finding abilities with those of homing pigeons
(D) To interest the reader in learning about other animals