Readings Preicfes Course

In the early 1950.s rock and roll radically changed the way people thought about music. Before that time, songs
were generally popular because they appealed to a broad spectrum of people, and the music and lyrics were
more important than the individuals who perfomed them. Rock and roll merged the music and the performer
and aimed itself at a young audience teenagers. In writing and performing songs that spoke specifically to
teenagers, Chuck Berry, a black rhythm and blues musician from St. Louis, helped invent rock and roll.

1. The underlined word they refers to: C. group

A. people D. quality
B. 1950.s
C. lyrics 3. The underlined word merged means the same
D. songs as:
A. marked
2. The underlined word spectrum can be replaced B. joined
by: C. emerged
A. community D. divided
B. troop

S.A.F.E. (Stop All- Fur Wearing Everywhere) is an American organization whose intent is to make people
conscious of the cruelty of wearing fur. Around the country, thousands of people have turned their fur hats,
jackets, stoles and coats to S.A.F.E. offices. On August 28, there will be nationwide fur-burying ceremonies by
S.A.F.E. members. Ours will be at the Nordstrom Farm at 11 AM. After we have buried the furs, we will plant
trees on the site as a memorial for the animals that died for vanity and fashion. We urge you to hand over your
fur clothes before August 28 and to join us for the ceremony that day.

4. The underlined sentence thousands of people have turned in their fur hats, jackets, stoles and coats to
S.A.F.E. offices, suggests that
A. people rejected S.A.F.E.’s claim.
B. people didn’t care about S.A.F.E.’s invitation.
C. people didn’t answer S.A.F.E.’s demand.
D. people responded to S.A.F.E.’s request.

5. According to the context, this text can be found in

A. an encyclopedia entry.
B. a newspaper article.
C. an ecology bulletin.
D. a fashion magazine.

No matter what you may think and contrary to popular belief, pasta is not an Italian invention, but a Chinese
one. It is said that Marco Polo, the explorer, learned the recipe for pasta from the Chinese and brought it to
Italy. Nowadays, pasta is the most important food in Italy. It is served as a starter to every meal. It is not only
popular in Italy but also in other countries where it is served with different sauces. There are so many that even
the most demanding eaters are sure to find something they like.

6. According to the context, the underlined word
starter means
A. someone who begins something.
B. sweet food eaten at the end of a meal.
C. something that begins an activity.
D. food served as the first part of a meal.
7. The intention of the first paragraph of the text is
A. to correct the idea people have about the origin
of pasta.
B. to explain how people all over the world eat 8. The text suggests that thanks to
pasta. A. Marco Polo, the Chinese know how to sell pasta.
C. to compare different types of sauces used with B. China, people know how to cook pasta.
pasta. C. Marco Polo, the Italians know how to make
D. to support the traditional concept we have pasta.
about pasta. D. Italy, the world knows how to eat pasta.

When you get up in the morning, you probably don’t think much about all the dangers you face even before
you leave the house. When people think of getting hurt, the first thing that comes to mind is a car or plane
accident. The truth is, however, that millions of people suffer serious injuries, and even death, in their own
homes. Falls on stairs account for 30% of all accidental deaths at home. And be careful as you plug in the
toaster: many people die from electrocution due to bad electrical wiring. In fact, you should think twice before
biting into that piece of toast, because statistics indicate that thousands of people die each year as a result of
choking on food. With all these hidden dangers, you might think that it would be safer just to stay in bed. Well,
think again. A surprising number of people are injured while in, or around a bed. And that is precisely where
most people die.

9. The underlined expression due to can be replaced by

A. in addition. B. because of. C. besides that. D. in contrast.

10. The underlined sentence you should think twice before biting into that piece of toast suggests that
A. you shouldn’t eat toast for breakfast.
B. you will get hurt if you eat toast at home.
C. you need to be careful while you are eating.
D. you mustn’t worry about what you have for breakfast.

11. According to the text,

A. most of the accidental deaths at home are related to falling down stairs, choking on food and making the
bed.
B. many people are not worried about the dangers they face when they are outside the house traveling by car
or plane.
C. people have to be aware of the dangers around them not only when they are out but even at home.
D. in order to avoid accidents, people have to leave home and not travel by car or by plane.