This text is for question 1 to 4

A thick, golden liquid produced by industrious bees, honey is made using the nectar of flowering
plants and is saved inside the beehive for eating during times of scarcity. But how do bees make
honey?

Nectar — sugary liquid — is extracted from flowers using a bee's long, tube-shaped tongue and
stored in its extra stomach, or "crop." While sloshing around in the crop, the nectar mixes with
enzymes that transform its chemical composition and pH, making it more suitable for long-term
storage.

When a honeybee returns to the hive, it passes the nectar to another bee by regurgitating the liquid
into the other bee's mouth. This regurgitation process is repeated until the partially digested nectar
is finally deposited into a honeycomb.

Once in the comb, nectar is still a viscous liquid — nothing like the thick honey you use at the
breakfast table. To get all that extra water out of their honey, bees set to work fanning the
honeycomb with their wings in an effort to speed up the process of evaporation.

When most of the water has evaporated from the honeycomb, the bee seals the comb with a
secretion of liquid from its abdomen, which eventually hardens into beeswax. Away from air and
water, honey can be stored indefinitely, providing bees with the perfect food source for cold winter
months.

But bees aren't the only ones with a sweet tooth. Humans, bears, badgers and other animals have
long been raiding the winter stores of their winged friends to harvest honey.

In fact, until sugar became widely available in the sixteenth century, honey was the world's principal
sweetener, with ancient Greece and Sicily among the best-known historical centers of honey
production.

Honey's color, taste, aroma and texture vary greatly depending on the type of flower a bee
frequents. Clover honey, for example, differs greatly from the honey harvested from bees that
frequent a lavender field.

1. Why is the text beneficial for the readers?

A. It tells readers on how to make honey by their own.
B. It explains the process on how honey is produced.
C. It shows that steps to make honey are complicated.
D. It makes readers aware of the importance of honey.
E. It gives information related to the history of honey.

2. Based on the text what does bee do to get rid of water in the nectar?
A. They put the nectar in their stomach.
B. They move their wings to evaporate.
C. They turn the honeycomb into wax.
D. They place the nectar far from water.
E. They cover nectar with certain liquid.

3. Where readers can find the how bee processes nectar?

A. Part 1, 2, 3, and 4.
B. Part 1, 3, 4, and 5.
 C. Part 2, 3, 4, and 5.
D. Part 3, 4, 5, and 6.
E. Part 4, 5, 6, and 7.

4. Part six of the text states that honey is also … by other animals.
A. created
B. produced
C. stored
D. consumed
E. saved
This text is for question 5 to 6
George Gilhooley
Times Union
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I enclose a
completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.

The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education make me
a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key strengths that would support my success in this
position include:

 I have successfully designed, developed and supported live-use applications.

 I strive continually for excellence.
 I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle for
software development projects. I also have experience in learning and applying new technologies as
appropriate. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.

I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or by cell phone, 909-555-5555.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment
opportunity.

Sincerely,

John Donaldson

5. What is the writer’s intention in writing the letter?

A. To highlight writer’s skill related to the position advertised.
B. To show the writer’s interest in applying as a programmer.
C. To list what is enclosed together with his application letter.
D. To describe his full knowledge in computer programming.
E. To ask for a chance to talk about the programmer position.

6. What can be concluded about the applicant’s strengths?

A. He has given assistance to develop several apps.
B. His excellence makes him a qualified programmer.
C. The applicant also has experience as a customer service.
 D. He possesses full knowledge of software development.
E. His appropriate knowledge in technology is proven.
This text is for question 7 to 8
Spotify is one of the biggest streaming services in the world, and not only allows you to listen to
millions of tracks on the go, it also lets you download music for offline listening too. This service is
available to Spotify premium customers for £9.99 per month, and the app is available on iOS,
Android, Mac and PC.

On your Mac or PC, sign into your account and navigate to your playlists or library. If you've not
added music yet, simply find some songs you like and right-click on them to add them to your library
or playlist. Alternatively, press on the small three dots next to the right-hand side of the song, in
order to be given the option to add it.Navigate to your library and playlist and you'll be able to see a
toggle to listen to the songs offline: 'Available Offline'.

Once you toggle the option, Spotify will make those songs available offline, where it downloads the
songs and enables you to listen to them whenever you want. You'll be able to see the songs being
downloaded with a circular symbol indicating the download process. Once it's complete, it will be
replaced by a downward-facing green arrow.

Finally, if you want to force Spotify to go offline, navigate to File at the top left-hand side of the
program and click on the 'Offline Mode' option.

7. By reading this text, readers might be able to ….

A. listen to all of song provided on Spotify
B. download Spotify in their mobile devices
C. operate Spotify either on Mac or PC
D. download their desired tracks on Spotify
E. use online and offline version of Spotify

8. According to the text how to know when the downloading process is done?
A. The downloaded songs will be on playlist.
B. Users can play the song on their PC.
C. An “available offline” toggle can be found.
D. A circular symbol will be available.
E. There will be a green arrow facing downward.

This text is for question 9 to 12

Why Anger is Bad for Our Health
Expressed anger is not only damaging to our relationships, but also to our health.
There are specific conditions that anger creates within the human body that negatively
affects our wellbeing. These effects are usually said to be risks to our heart, an increase in
anxiety, and a shorter lifespan.
Sometimes when we are angry, we can feel our heart pump harder. This is not
coincidence. Most physically damaging is anger’s effect on our cardiac health. In the two
hours after an angry outburst, the chance of having a heart attack doubles. It is amazing
that just by getting angry, it can mean that a heart attack is imminent.
Furthermore, anger is connected to increased anxiety. In fact, unresolved anger issues
lead to anxiety, which can have long-term effects on our life. Immediate effects of anxiety
might include dizziness, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle pain, muscle tension, headaches,
 and problems with concentration and memory. Such symptoms can make it difficult to
perform routine tasks and can add to generalize anger about life. Not only does anger
make us feel bad, it can also produce higher levels of anxiety that is accompanied by many
different symptoms.
And finally, anger affects how long we live. It has been shown that if we have
repressed anger, or passive anger, we can effectively shorten our lifespan. Studies have
shown that those who hold in their anger through many years have shorter lives.
Anger not only demonstrates its damage outwardly through the destruction of
property and people, but also inwardly. This menace causes us to have heart issues, a jump
in anxiety, and even a shorter life. Next time you get angry, keep these details in your
mind.

9. The purpose of the text is….

A. to explain how anger affect our health
B. to describe the negative effects of anger for our health
C. to convince the readers that anger is bad for our health
D. to share information about the effects of anger for our health
E. to present the reasons why anger has negative effects for our health

10. Which of the following is the most improbable reason why people with anger find it
difficult to perform routine tasks?
A. They have physically damaging effects.
B. They need to resolve their problems first.
C. They experience higher level of anxiety in their life.
D. They have to think of the long-term effects on their life.
E. They have to deal with many different symptoms caused by anger.

11. The main idea of the second paragraph is….

A. our cardiac health is the most physically damaging
B. getting angry can be as a source of a heart attack
C. we can feel our heart pump harder in two hours
D. anger negatively affects our physical health
E. heart attack is not coincidence

12. “…it can mean that a heart attack is imminent.” (paragraph 2). The underlined word
is closest in meaning to….
A. requiring
B. recovering
C. correlating
D. performing
E. approaching
This text is for question 13 to 15
You need:
 A digital camera
 An object (a friend/classmate or something interesting you can find around the
classroom or class yard)
 Follow the steps below to take pictures:
1. Hold up the camera and center the object in the LCD
2. Move closer or use the zoom control for the result you want
3. When you’re ready to take the picture, hold the shutter halfway. It’s very important,
so the camera sets the focus, shutter speed and various other calculations. This may
take a few seconds.
4. A light should appear that lets you know the camera is set to go.
5. Press shutter all the way down.
It may be necessary to turn off the LCD and use the view finder when there is extreme
sunlight or to conserve battery life. The glare from the LCD does not work well with bright
light.

13. What benefits can we get after reading the text?

A. We get the information about where to buy digital camera.
B. We get the tips how to use the digital camera properly.
C. We know how to keep our digital camera properly.
D. We can take as many photos of friends as possible.
E. We know when to use the LCD of digital camera.

14. What should you do to set the focus and shutter speed of the camera?
A. Use the zoom control.
B. Hold up the camera firmly.
C. Center the object in the LCD.
D. Move closer to the object.
E. Hold the shutter halfway.

15. We can take several pictures at once and we can see … pictures on the LCD screen.
A. these
B. this
C. that
D. an
E. a

This text is for question 16 to 18

The Tetraodontiformes are an order of highly derived ray-finned fish, also called
the Plectognathi. The Tetraodontiformes are represented by 10 extant families and at least
349 species overall; most are marine and dwell in and around tropical coral reefs, but a few
species are found in freshwater streams and estuaries. They have no close relatives, and
descend from a line of coral-dwelling species that emerged around 80 million years ago.
Various bizarre forms are included here, all radical departures from the streamlined
body plan typical of most fishes. These forms range from nearly square or triangular
(boxfishes), globose (pufferfishes) to laterally compressed (filefishes and triggerfishes). They
range in size from Rudarius excelsus (a filefish), measuring just 2 cm (0.79 in) in length, to
the ocean sunfish, the largest of all bony fishes at up to 3 m (9.8 ft) in length and weighing
over 2 tonnes.
 The tetraodontiform strategy seems to be defense at the expense of speed, with all
species fortified with scales modified into strong plates or spines — or with tough, leathery
skin (the filefishes and ocean sunfish). Another striking defensive attribute found in
the pufferfishes and porcupinefishes is the ability to inflate their bodies to greatly increase
their normal diameter; this is accomplished by sucking water into a diverticulum of
the stomach. Many species of the Tetraodontidae, Triodontidae, and Diodontidae are further
protected from predation by tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin concentrated in the animals'
internal organs.
Tetraodontiforms have highly modified skeletons, with no nasal, parietal, infraorbital,
or (usually) lower rib bones. The bones of the jaw are modified and fused into a sort of
"beak"; visible sutures divide the beaks into "teeth". This is alluded to in their name, derived
from the Greek words tetra meaning "four" and odous meaning "tooth" and
the Latin forma meaning "shape".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraodontiformes, November 26th, 2018
16. What is the communicative purpose of the above text?
A. To conserve Tetraodontiformes.
B. To keep Tetraodontiformes at home.
C. To let Tetraodontiformes live freely.
D. To prohibit us to fish Tetraodontiformes.
E. To describe Tetraodontiformes in general.

17. What can we compare between paragraph 2 and 4?

A. Paragraph 2 tells us about the physical features, while paragraph 4 about its original
name.
B. Paragraph 2 tells us about the physical features, while paragraph 4 about its defense
strategy.
C. Paragraph 2 tells us about its defense strategy while paragraph 4 about its physical
features.
D. Paragraph 2 tells us about its original name, while paragraph 4 about its physical
features.
E. Paragraph 2 tells us about its original name, while paragraph 4 about its defense
strategy.

18. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Tetraodontiform has very different physical features compared to other fish.
B. Tetraodontiform has various kinds of defense strategy.
C. Tetraodontiform has special adaptation strategy.
D. Tetraodontiform has very limited inhabitance.
E. Tetraodontiform has tough body structure.
This text is for question 19 to 22
When a person’s standard of living increase, they often think about improving their
knowledge for a better life. To do that, they choose to study in developed countries where
they can get progressive education. However, everything has its advantages and
disadvantages’, so studying abroad is not an exception.

Studying abroad is the best way to improve ourselves. As you know, there are obvious
advantages to study abroad. Firstly, we have chance to improve our language. I think nothing
is better than to learn language with the native speakers. While we live abroad we can
practice speaking with the local people and ask what we study at school, so it is very useful to
improve our listening and speaking skills. It also offers chances to discover the new cultures,
way of thinking, history, custom and lifestyles.

Furthermore, we have opportunities to study the new technologies and most recent science
achievements. In addition, we are equipped with the valuable and updated knowledge which
may help us find jobs easily after graduating.

However, studying abroad is often expensive. We have to pay not only for our school fees but
also for our living cost. Therefore, finance may become the biggest problem. Consequently, it
distracts our mind from studying to earning money.

Last but not least, adapting to a new environment is e real challenge for every foreign student.
While changing the weather can affect our health, different cultures and customs may
influence our mind and make us become less confident or even a victim of discrimination.
Every day may turn into a struggle for survival in a strange country. If we don’t have enough
physical and mental strength, we will fail to adjust ourselves in the new environment. As a
result, we could neither study nor gain beautiful experiences as we have expected.

In conclusion, while studying abroad offers great opportunities for a better future, It also has
challenges that we must try our best to overcome what happened to make our dream come
true. Therefore, if you have a chance I think you should take that chance to study abroad.
19. What does the writer plan with the text?
A. To discuss about living abroad.
B. To inform about studying abroad.
C. To persuade students to study abroad.
D. To share about the benefit of studying abroad.
E. To share two points of view about studying abroad.

20. The difference between paragraph 2 and paragraph 4 is....

A. paragraph 2 is about standard of living abroad and paragraph 4 is about expensive
living cost abroad
B. paragraph 2 is about benefit of studying abroad and paragraph 4 is about new
technologies
C. paragraph 2 is about benefit of studying abroad but paragraph 4 is its disadvantages
D. paragraph 2 is about studying language but paragraph 4 is about living cost abroad
E. paragraph 2 is about lifestyles meanwhile paragraph 4 is about living cost

21. We can conclude the writer prefer to study abroad due to....
A. gaining a better future
B. improving the language
C. gaining updated knowledge
D. studying the new technology
E. improving standard of living

22. Consequently, it distracts our mind from studying to earning money.

 The synonym of underlined word is....
A. directs
B. controls
C. pollutes
D. focuses
E. switches

This text is for question 23 to 25

Welcome to our art gallery

Please help our staff protect the works of art by paying attention to the following.
Don’t touch the works of art on display. No food, drink or gum is allowed in the gallery. You
can enjoy your lunch, or snack in the café or park. Don’t take any pictures, unless you have c
ompleted and signed a release form at the front office desk. Please behave properly. Do not ru
n, fight and push in the gallery and be patient in any queue. Thank you for your attention and
enjoy your visit.

23. Why is the announcement written?

A. To warn visitors.
B. To amuse visitors.
C. To criticize visitors.
D. To welcome visitors.
E. To encourage visitors.

24. How can the visitors take any picture in the gallery?
A. They can use their camera to take any picture in the gallery.
B. They can help a gallery staff to take any picture in the gallery.
C. They can help a gallery security to take any picture in the gallery.
D. They can use their guest identity card to take any picture in the gallery.
E. They can complete and sign a release form to take any picture in the gallery.

25. … you have completed and signed a release form at the front office desk, you can tak
e pictures.
A. So
B. If
C. If only
D. So that
E. Though

This text is for question 26 to 30

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities
and businesses worldwide. But the sum of many individual actions by stakeholders
around the world will not add up to a sufficient response. Only coordinated action
by business, combined with global, multistakeholder cooperation can mitigate the
risk and impact of this unprecedented global health emergency.
In response to this emergency, the World Economic Forum, acting as partner to
the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched the COVID Action Platform.
The platform is intended to catalyze private-sector support for the global public
health response to COVID-19, and to do so at the scale and speed required to
protect lives and livelihoods, aiming to find ways to help end the global emergency
as soon as possible.

The COVID Action Platform will focus on three priorities:

1. Galvanize the global business community for collective action.
2. Protect people’s livelihoods and facilitate business continuity.
3. Mobilize cooperation and business support for the COVID-19 response.

The COVID Action Platform is opened to all global businesses and industry groups, as well as
other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up with the private sector on their
response. The platform will operate a network where CEOs, organizational leaders and designated
COVID-19 corporate responders can offer their help and team up on specific projects, launch
actions and keep each other informed of best practices.
(https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/world-economic-forum-launches-covid-action-platform)

26. What is the topic of the text?

a. The COVID Action Platform
b. The COVID 19 Action Platform
c. The COVID 19 cooperate responders
d. The global business community galvanizing
e. The business support for the COVID-19 response

27. . The platform is intended to catalyze private-sector support for the global
public health response to COVID-19.
The sentence above means…
A. The WHO intended the platform to catalyze private-sector support for
the global public health response to COVID-19
B. The platform intends to catalyze private-sector support for the global
public health response to COVID-19
C. The People intend the platform to catalyze private-sector support for
the global public health response to COVID-19
D. They intend the platform to catalyze private-sector support for the global
public health response to COVID-19
E. The WHO intends the platform to catalyze private-sector support for the
global public health response to COVID-19

28. . Mobilize cooperation and business support for the COVID-19 response.
The synonym of the word response is ….
A. funding
B. helping
C. gathering
D. submitting
E. collecting
29. The COVID Action Platform is opened to all global businesses and industry groups,
as well as other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up with the
private sector on their response.
What does the sentence mean?
A. All global businesses and industry groups opens the COVID Action Platform to
people as well as other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up
with the private sector on their response.
B. All global businesses and industry groups open the COVID Action Platform to
people as well as other stakeholders, including governments that wish to team up
with the private sector on their response.
C. The COVID Action Platform opened to all global businesses and industry groups,
as well as other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up with the
private sector on their response
D. All global businesses and industry groups opened the COVID Action Platform to
people as well as other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up
with the private sector on their response
E. The people open The COVID Action Platform to all global businesses and industry
groups, as well as other stakeholders, including governments, that wish to team up
with the private sector on their response

30. In response to this emergency, the World Economic Forum, acting as partner
to the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched the COVID Action
Platform.
The word platform has a synonym as …
A. program
B. Frame
C. Stage
D. Goal
E. Aim