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On 1 July, a state law took effect that protects most high school students from having to start class before 8.30am – the
first law of its kind nationwide. Other states, including New York and New Jersey, are considering similar measures for
teens, who naturally want to go to bed and get up later than adults do.
Beyond the sleep deprivation, early class times may not be conducive to learning. Given the circadian rhythms, students’
energy is “higher now at nine o’clock, 10 o’clock at night and they really are not awake until eight o’clock” in the morning,
the neurologist Beth Ann Malow says. The University of California, Berkeley, sleep expert Matthew Walker went even
further in an interview with NPR this summer. “Asking a teenager to be awake and trying to absorb information at 8.30 in
the morning in some ways is like asking an adult to wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning with good grace, good humor,
positive mood and start learning information efficiently.”
But the law, signed in 2019 by Governor Gavin Newsom, also has its detractors. While the California State Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) supports it, several other school associations, including the California Teachers Association (CTA) union,
oppose it.
Lower-income students in particular could be harmed by the bill, the CTA said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times,
especially those whose parents “don’t have the option of starting their workday later … We know from experience that
many of these parents will drop their children off at school at the same time they do now, regardless of whether there is
supervision.”
Then there are concerns about the impacts on after-school activities. The later students get out of school, the more likely
they struggle to reach an after-school internship on time and pick and choose between sports with conflicting practices.
No. 1
What should be the title of the text?
A. Teenagers cannot be awake early, experts find

B. Schools start later, should you agree?
C. New school start times: teachers team up to oppose the unjust policy
D. A change in school policy sparks controversies among teachers
E. Waking up too early might cause students to perform badly
No. 2
What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To make readers considers pros and cons of a policy

B. To elaborate on how a policy is going to be applied
C. To explain the rationale behind a particular policy
D. To compare two outcomes of a proposed policy
E. To explain a solution to a certain long-standing problem
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No. 3
What can be inferred about the effect of the policy on families?
A. It relieves families from having to wake their children early.

B. It supports the circadian rhythm of most children.
C. It is unjust towards children who come from underprivileged families.
D. It forces lower income parents to drop their children off early at school.
E. It burdens teachers with extra supervision as many children will still be at school early.
No. 4
What can we say about the public enthusiasm for the policy?
A. The policy, having already taken effect, proves support from the majority.
B. The policy is mostly supported as it is acknowledged to have more benefits.
C. The policy has provoked some rather mixed reactions and opinions.
D. The policy is very progressive, but at the same time has to be moderated.
E. The policy is difficult to apply for students from a certain background.
No. 5
Where can we find the best support for the answer of the previous question?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
E. Paragraph 5
No. 6
An interview with a sleep specialist concludes that ….
A. teenagers start to function earliest at 8.30 in the morning

B. teenagers shouldn’t be expected to have a good mood in the morning
C. as teenagers can’t wake up at 8.30, adults shouldn’t wake up at 4
D. teenagers find it hard to function properly very early in the morning
E. adults should not expect teenagers to have a strict body clock
No. 7
If the law regarding later school start times _____ in 2019, there ______ any controversies about the effect of the policy
toward lower-income students now.
A. hadn’t been signed; wouldn’t have been

B. hadn’t signed; wouldn’t be
C. weren’t signed; wouldn’t be
D. didn’t sign; wouldn’t have been
E. hadn’t been signed; wouldn’t be
Set 03 Extended
The dog collar was so integral an aspect of the people's daily lives that even the dogs of the gods are seen in collar and
leash; a relationship first evident in art from ancient Mesopotamia. In the same way that scholars debate the origin of the
dog and its first domestication, it is difficult to say with certainty that the people of Mesopotamia were the first to invent the
collar. Even so, as far as the collar's depiction in ancient art is concerned, the earliest came from Mesopotamia.
Dogs were greatly esteemed in Mesopotamia as protectors, healers, and companions of the gods. The healing goddess
Gula was always depicted with a dog, as was Inanna, one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon.
Images, amulets, statuary, and engravings of dogs were regularly produced for a variety of reasons, and in most of these,
the dog is seen wearing a collar. This relationship is well established in Mesopotamia from as early as 3300 BCE in the
southern area known as Sumer.
The protective aspect of the dog was reflected in the Mesopotamian dog collars. They protected the dog's throat while
attached to a leash, providing a safeguard to others from dog aggression. Aside from protection, collars also helped to
control and train the dog, while also giving some indication of the owner by the name engraved on them.
The dog collar features in almost every depiction of dogs in Mesopotamian art. Inscriptions from the Ur III Period (2047-
1750 BCE) describe a caravan coming into the city which includes dogs and their handlers. There are other images,
however, which present a clearer picture. A golden dog pendant, currently at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA, dates
from c. 3300 BCE and was found at the Sumerian city of Uruk. It is a figure of a dog with a wide collar that seems
decorated with stripes.
No. 8
What is the main topic of the text?
A. Dog collars’ significance in people’s daily lives

B. The protective function of dog collars
C. The respect for dogs during the Mesopotamian era
D. Debate over the origin of dog collars
E. Dog collars in Mesopotamian civilization
No. 9
The most diverse depictions of dogs with collars come from Mesopotamia.
Is the statement true? Why or why not?
A. Yes, it is mentioned that dog collars were an integral part of the Mesopotamian civilization.
B. Yes, it is said that dogs with collars were depicted in a lot of Mesopotamian artworks.
C. Yes, because dogs were highly esteemed as protectors, healers and companions of the gods.
D. No, because no evidence of dog collar depictions in other civilizations was explained.
E. No, because as much as dogs are important, the significance of the dog collars is yet to be concluded.
Set 03 Extended
The dog collar was so integral an aspect of the people's daily lives that even the dogs of the gods are seen in collar
and leash; a relationship first evident in art from ancient Mesopotamia. In the same way that scholars debate the origin of
the dog and its first domestication, it is difficult to say with certainty that the people of Mesopotamia were the first to invent
the collar. Even so, as far as the collar's depiction in ancient art is concerned, the earliest came from Mesopotamia.
The protective aspect of the dog was reflected in the Mesopotamian dog collars. They protected the dog's throat
while attached to a leash, providing a safeguard to others from dog aggression. Aside from protection, collars also helped
to control and train the dog, while also giving some indication of the owner by the name engraved on them.
The dog collar features in almost every depiction of dogs in Mesopotamian art. Inscriptions from the Ur III Period
(2047-1750 BCE) describe a caravan coming into the city which includes dogs and their handlers. There are other images,
No. 10
Dogs were greatly esteemed in Mesopotamia as protectors, healers, and companions of the gods. The healing
goddess Gula was always depicted with a dog, as was Inanna, one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian
pantheon. Images, amulets, statuary, and engravings of dogs were regularly produced for a variety of reasons, and in
most of these, the dog is seen wearing a collar. This relationship is well established in Mesopotamia from as early as 3300
BCE in the southern area known as Sumer.
What is the author’s purpose of mentioning the golden pendant in the last paragraph?
A. To show the instance the dog collar is depicted clearly in Mesopotamian art.
B. To exemplify the clarity of dog collar depiction in every Mesopotamian art.
C. To add yet another example of dog collar depiction in Mesopotamian art.
D. To show the importance of the pendant among collars in Mesopotamian art.
E. To describe one of the most important art pieces featuring dog collars.
No. 11
Dogs were greatly esteemed in Mesopotamia as protectors, healers, and companions of the gods. The healing
goddess Gula was always depicted with a dog, as was Inanna, one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian
pantheon. Images, amulets, statuary, and engravings of dogs were regularly produced for a variety of reasons, and in
most of these, the dog is seen wearing a collar. This relationship is well established in Mesopotamia from as early as 3300
BCE in the southern area known as Sumer.
The following are correct about dog collars, except ….
A. dog collars were seen as a means to protect people from dogs.

B. dog collars in Mesopotamia were used as a way to signal ownership.
C. dog collars have existed for more than five millennia.
D. dog collars can be seen in all depictions of dogs in Mesopotamian arts.
E. dog collars were even present in depictions of Mesopotamian gods.
Set 03 Extended
The dog collar was so integral an aspect of the people's daily lives that even the dogs of the gods are seen in collar and
leash; a relationship first evident in art from ancient Mesopotamia. In the same way that scholars debate the origin of the
dog and its first domestication, it is difficult to say with certainty that the people of Mesopotamia were the first to invent the
collar. Even so, as far as the collar's depiction in ancient art is concerned, the earliest came from Mesopotamia.
Dogs were greatly esteemed in Mesopotamia as protectors, healers, and companions of the gods. The healing goddess
Gula was always depicted with a dog, as was Inanna, one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon.
Images, amulets, statuary, and engravings of dogs were regularly produced for a variety of reasons, and in most of these,
the dog is seen wearing a collar. This relationship is well established in Mesopotamia from as early as 3300 BCE in the
southern area known as Sumer.
The protective aspect of the dog was reflected in the Mesopotamian dog collars. They protected the dog's throat while
attached to a leash, providing a safeguard to others from dog aggression. Aside from protection, collars also helped to
control and train the dog, while also giving some indication of the owner by the name engraved on them.
The dog collar features in almost every depiction of dogs in Mesopotamian art. Inscriptions from the Ur III Period (2047-
1750 BCE) describe a caravan coming into the city which includes dogs and their handlers. There are other images,
No. 12
he healing goddess Gula was always depicted with a dog, as was Inanna, one of the most popular deities in the
Mesopotamian pantheon.”
Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence above?
A. The healing goddess Gula who was one of the most popular deities was almost always depicted with her dog,
Inanna.
B. Innana, one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon alongside Gula, was always depicted with a
dog.
C. Inanna, who was always depicted with a dog, was one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon.
D. Gula, a healing Goddess like Inanna, was one of the most popular deities in Mesopotamian pantheon depicted with
a dog.
E. Just like the healing goddess Gula, Inanna as one of the most popular deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon was
always depicted with a dog.
No. 13
The word ‘esteemed’ in paragraph 2 most nearly means ….
A. powerful
B. dishonored
C. renowned
D. slighted
E. precious
Set 03 Extended
No. 14
In exchange for a less secure safety net, the United States has historically offered more economic mobility — a better
chance of moving from rags to riches — than Europe. And polls show Americans are far more likely to believe that they
have more upward mobility than Europeans. About two-thirds of Americans agree that “people are rewarded for
intelligence and skill” — the highest percentage across 27 countries. Only about one-fifth of Americans believe that coming
from a wealthy family is important to getting ahead — compared to 28 percent among all countries surveyed.
But the historical pattern appears to be changing. Recent studies show that the United States, together with the United
Kingdom, has exceptionally low mobility compared to other European countries, if measured by the ability of men to rise
above their fathers' economic rank. In the United States and Great Britain about half of parental-earnings advantages are
passed on to sons — meaning it would take an average of six generations for family economic advantage to disappear.
Fathers' earnings have the least effect on their sons' earnings in Norway, Finland and Denmark, where less than 20
percent of income advantages are passed on to children. One reason may be that in such countries, where incomes are
more equal, it's a shorter jump in absolute dollars from the bottom rung to the top.
But if your earnings are higher than your father's — an absolute increase — do you care where you rank on your nation's
economic ladder? And if a more vibrant economy is creating an improved standard of living for everyone on the ladder,
does your rank really matter that much?
That perspective, often voiced by conservatives, reflects their stronger emphasis on absolute increases in mobility made
possible by a growing economy — the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” By contrast, “liberals tend to be more focused
on relative mobility” — climbing rungs of your society's income ladder — notes John E. Morton, director of the Pew
Charitable Trusts' Economic Mobility Project, which brings together conservatives and liberals to research this issue and
discuss policy solutions. The answer is that poorly made spending, not a lack of spending, is the major social policy problem.
“If we're true to the notion of America as a meritocracy, you want to see some combination of both, because it's not
sufficient to have a ‘rising tide’ if no one is changing places on the ladder,” says Morton. “That suggests people are doing
better but the meritocracy is broken.”
Source: CQ Researcher (with modifications)
What is the topic of the passage?
A. Meritocracy in the US and Europe

B. Economic mobility in the US and Europe
C. Advantages of Europe’s social security net
D. Absolute and relative social mobility
E. Historical patterns of US’ economic mobility
Set 03 Extended
No. 15
In exchange for a less secure safety net, the United States has historically offered more economic mobility — a
better chance of moving from rags to riches — than Europe. And polls show Americans are far more likely to believe that
they have more upward mobility than Europeans. About two-thirds of Americans agree that “people are rewarded for
But the historical pattern appears to be changing. Recent studies show that the United States, together with the
United Kingdom, has exceptionally low mobility compared to other European countries, if measured by the ability of men
to rise above their fathers' economic rank. In the United States and Great Britain about half of parental-earnings
advantages are passed on to sons — meaning it would take an average of six generations for family economic advantage
to disappear. Fathers' earnings have the least effect on their sons' earnings in Norway, Finland and Denmark, where less
than 20 percent of income advantages are passed on to children. One reason may be that in such countries, where
incomes are more equal, it's a shorter jump in absolute dollars from the bottom rung to the top.
But if your earnings are higher than your father's — an absolute increase — do you care where you rank on your
nation's economic ladder? And if a more vibrant economy is creating an improved standard of living for everyone on the
ladder, does your rank really matter that much?
That perspective, often voiced by conservatives, reflects their stronger emphasis on absolute increases in mobility
made possible by a growing economy — the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” By contrast, “liberals tend to be more
focused on relative mobility” — climbing rungs of your society's income ladder — notes John E. Morton, director of the Pew
“If we're true to the notion of America as a meritocracy, you want to see some combination of both, because it's
not sufficient to have a ‘rising tide’ if no one is changing places on the ladder,” says Morton. “That suggests people are
doing better but the meritocracy is broken.”
The last sentence in paragraph 2 serves to ….
A. show that the United States offers more economic opportunities compared to Europe
B. stress that Americans in general do not think having better economic background is essential to move from rags to
riches
C. explain the statistics of Americans who are pessimistic about getting ahead in terms of economic mobility
D. emphasize the importance of what Americans believe to moving upward in the economic ladder
E. elaborate the possibility of people coming from wealthy families to earn more than their parents
Set 03 Extended
In exchange for a less secure safety net, the United States has historically offered more economic mobility — a better
chance of moving from rags to riches — than Europe. And polls show Americans are far more likely to believe that they
have more upward mobility than Europeans. About two-thirds of Americans agree that “people are rewarded for
But the historical pattern appears to be changing. Recent studies show that the United States, together with the United
Kingdom, has exceptionally low mobility compared to other European countries, if measured by the ability of men to rise
above their fathers' economic rank. In the United States and Great Britain about half of parental-earnings advantages are
passed on to sons — meaning it would take an average of six generations for family economic advantage to disappear.
Fathers' earnings have the least effect on their sons' earnings in Norway, Finland and Denmark, where less than 20
percent of income advantages are passed on to children. One reason may be that in such countries, where incomes are
more equal, it's a shorter jump in absolute dollars from the bottom rung to the top.
But if your earnings are higher than your father's — an absolute increase — do you care where you rank on your nation's
economic ladder? And if a more vibrant economy is creating an improved standard of living for everyone on the ladder,
does your rank really matter that much?
That perspective, often voiced by conservatives, reflects their stronger emphasis on absolute increases in mobility made
possible by a growing economy — the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” By contrast, “liberals tend to be more focused
on relative mobility” — climbing rungs of your society's income ladder — notes John E. Morton, director of the Pew
“If we're true to the notion of America as a meritocracy, you want to see some combination of both, because it's not
sufficient to have a ‘rising tide’ if no one is changing places on the ladder,” says Morton. “That suggests people are doing
better but the meritocracy is broken.”
No. 16
The conservatives pay more attention to a person’s position in the society as opposed to only the increase in living standard
compared to the previous generation.
Is this statement true according to the passage? Which part confirms it?
A. Yes, it is hinted that they agree that absolute increases in mobility are important.
B. Yes, it is mentioned that the conservatives believe in “a rising tide lifts all boats”.
C. Yes, it is said that it is easier to reach the top where incomes are more equal.
D. No, it is said that ranks don’t matter much when the living standards improve.
E. No, it is stated that they don’t care about such things as opposed to the liberals.
No. 17
According to the passage, which of the following ideas might the liberals agree with?
A. Having wealthy parents is not important to have economic mobility.

B. Americans in general have it easier than Europeans when it comes to mobility.
C. It is important to be able to move up the economic ladder in a society.
D. Meritocracy must be the foundation of any social and economic system.
E. Absolute increase in mobility is far more critical than relative mobility.
Set 03 Extended
In exchange for a less secure safety net, the United States has historically offered more economic mobility — a
better chance of moving from rags to riches — than Europe. And polls show Americans are far more likely to believe that
they have more upward mobility than Europeans. About two-thirds of Americans agree that “people are rewarded for
But the historical pattern appears to be changing. Recent studies show that the United States, together with the
United Kingdom, has exceptionally low mobility compared to other European countries, if measured by the ability of men
to rise above their fathers' economic rank. In the United States and Great Britain about half of parental-earnings
advantages are passed on to sons — meaning it would take an average of six generations for family economic advantage
to disappear. Fathers' earnings have the least effect on their sons' earnings in Norway, Finland and Denmark, where less
than 20 percent of income advantages are passed on to children. One reason may be that in such countries, where
incomes are more equal, it's a shorter jump in absolute dollars from the bottom rung to the top.
But if your earnings are higher than your father's — an absolute increase — do you care where you rank on your
nation's economic ladder? And if a more vibrant economy is creating an improved standard of living for everyone on the
ladder, does your rank really matter that much?
That perspective, often voiced by conservatives, reflects their stronger emphasis on absolute increases in mobility
made possible by a growing economy — the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” By contrast, “liberals tend to be more
focused on relative mobility” — climbing rungs of your society's income ladder — notes John E. Morton, director of the Pew
“If we're true to the notion of America as a meritocracy, you want to see some combination of both, because it's
not sufficient to have a ‘rising tide’ if no one is changing places on the ladder,” says Morton. “That suggests people are
doing better but the meritocracy is broken.”
No. 18
What does John E. Morton think about the American meritocracy?
A. The US should stay true to its notion of meritocracy because it makes people wealthier in general.
B. Meritocracy is important to ensure effective absolute economic mobility in the United States.
C. Meritocracy without relative mobility does not guarantee a changing place in the social ladder.
D. Meritocracy does not happen if the US does not take into consideration both absolute and relative mobility.
E. Meritocracy is something that both the conservatives and liberals in American society should strive for.
No. 19
What might the clause “a rising tide lifts all boats” mean in the context of the passage?
A. An increase in relative mobility of one’s income makes everyone better off.

B. An improvement in the overall economy betters everyone’s living standards.
C. An absolute increase in mobility is better than a relative increase in mobility.
D. People should strive for better opportunities to get economically ahead.
E. Individual wealth does not matter if the society does not collectively improve.
Set 03 Extended
No. 20
The passage shows that the following statements are true, except ….
A. Europe has a more secure social security system than the US.
B. The conservatives are less likely to complain about the rigidity of ranks in the economic ladder.
C. The US no longer gives better chances for people to move from rags to riches compared to Europe.
D. In the past, the US and United Kingdom were leading other economies in economic mobility.
E. Europeans are more likely to rank better than their parents in the economic ladder compared to the US.

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A. Teenagers cannot be awake early, experts find

A. To make readers considers pros and cons of a policy

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A. It relieves families from having to wake their children early.

A. teenagers start to function earliest at 8.30 in the morning

A. hadn’t been signed; wouldn’t have been

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A. Dog collars’ significance in people’s daily lives

Is the statement true? Why or why not?

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A. dog collars were seen as a means to protect people from dogs.

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Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence above?

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Source: CQ Researcher (with modifications)

What is the topic of the passage?

A. Meritocracy in the US and Europe

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Source: CQ Researcher (with modifications)

The last sentence in paragraph 2 serves to ….

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Source: CQ Researcher (with modifications)

A. Having wealthy parents is not important to have economic mobility.

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A. An increase in relative mobility of one’s income makes everyone better off.

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