夜雨聆风Reading
Reading Section
In the Reading section, you will answer 35-48 questions to demonstrate how well you understand academic and non-academic texts in English, There are three types of tasks.
Module 1
The clock will show you how much time you have to complete Module 1.
You can use Next and Back to move to the next question or return to previous questions within the same module.
You WILL NOT be able to return to Module 1 once you have begun Module 2.
Module 1
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph
Questions 1-10 of 35
Conservation is the effort to protect plants and animals that are endangered because of human activities. Conservationists sa_ _ endangered spe_ _ _ _ by crea_ _ _ _ areas wh_ _ _ they c_ _ live saf_ _ _. Conservationists al_ _ educate t_ _ public ab_ _ _the impor_ _ _ _ _ of preserving the natural world. Conservation is based on research about wildlife and ecosystems that aims to understand their needs and the threats they face. By taking care of the environment, conservationists help ensure a healthy planet for future generations.
11-12
Read an email.
11
What room in the apartment will be painted?
The kitchen
The dining room
The living room
The bedroom
12
When can Mr. Brown return to the apartment?
At 9:00 AM
At 11:00 AM
At 12:00 PM
At 1:00 PM
13-15
Read a notice.
Welcome to the Library Quiet Zone!
This area is specifically designated for quiet reading and study to ensure a peaceful environment for all patrons. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
Noise Levels: Please keep noise to a minimum. This includes refraining from loud conversations and phone calls.
Electronic Devices: Ensure that all electronic devices, such as phones and laptops, are set to silent mode. The volume on headphones must be kept low.
Conversations: If you need to have a conversation, please conduct it quietly or proceed to another area of the library.
Music and Media: Listening to music or watching videos without headphones is not allowed. Please keep the volume of headphones at a level that only you can hear.
Respect for Others: Be mindful of those around you who are studying or reading. Your cooperation helps maintain a serene environment for everyone.
13
What can be concluded about the library?
It has areas that are not specifically designated as quiet zones.
It has received numerous complaints about noise levels.
It is located on the campus of a university.
It holds a large collection of film and music recordings.
14
The phrase "adhere to" in the opening paragraph is closest in
notice
read
admire
follow
15
What is indicated about headphones?
They are not permitted in the library's quiet zone.
They are only allowed for use with smartphones and laptop computers.
They may not be shared between two users.
They should be kept at a low volume.
16-20
Jet Stream Dynamics
The jet stream is a fast-moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere that affects global weather. Flowing west to east at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, it forms due to the temperature contrast between cold polar air and warm tropical air, which creates pressure differences that generate strong winds. In the northern hemisphere, when the jet stream dips southward, it brings cold air and storms to lower latitudes.
The jet stream also influences cyclones and anticyclones, affecting precipitation and wind patterns. The jet stream's dynamics are influenced by factors like the Earth's rotation and uneven heating of its surface. Seasonal changes play a role; it's stronger in winter due to the greater temperature contrast between the poles and the equator. Understanding the jet stream's behavior helps meteorologists predict weather and plan for climate events.
Recent research shows that climate change is impacting the jet stream. The warming Arctic reduces the temperature difference between polar and tropical air masses, which may weaken the jet stream. A weaker jet stream can lead to slower-moving weather systems, resulting in prolonged periods of extreme weather, such as heatwaves or heavy rainfall.
16
What causes the formation of the jet stream?
The behavior of cyclones
The uneven heating of the Earth's surface
The difference in temperature between air masses
The temperature changes that occur seasonally
17
How does the jet stream affect weather systems in the northern hemisphere when it dips southward?
It brings warmer air to lower latitudes.
It leads to more stable conditions.
It brings storms to places further south.
It brings cyclones to higher latitudes.
18
What is one of the main factors influencing the jet stream's behavior?
The Earth's rotation
The presence of cyclones
The amount of precipitation
The direction of wind patterns
19
What does the author suggest about the impact of climate change on the jet stream?
It will have no significant effect on the jet stream.
It is reducing the temperature difference between polar and tropical air masses.
It is causing the jet stream to move faster.
It is increasing the temperature contrast between the poles and the equator.
20
The word “prolonged” in the passage is closest in meaning to
extended
seasonal
rapid
short-term
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