Obama and Watson would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

Women should encourage men to become feminists.

What does the word "unprecedented" mean?

something that has never happened in the past

What is a ‘suffragette’?

A woman who seeks the right to vote through organized protest

Why do some suspect that Armstrong never left the earth?

Because they cannot see any stars in the photo.

What is an ‘impromptu’ meeting?

A meeting that has not been planned

Please look at the picture and choose the right answer.

They found a more attractive statue to replace him.

What is the main idea of the passage 2?

Many fans still believe Elvis was alive.

What is the main idea of the article ‘The Digital Parent trap’?

There are benefits of early exposure to technology.

What does a ‘Faustian pact’ mean?

to sacrifice anything to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge or power.

What is the implication of the following passage?

He did not approve of his previous life.

Which choice best summarizes the passage 1?

The theory that Armstrong’s moon landing is fabricated can be explained.

Why does Obama mention that ‘I’d like to think that I’ve been pretty aware of the unique challenges women face’?

to remind readers that he knows what he is taking about

The word ‘phubbing’ means __________.

to ignore someone by using phone.

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1
He didn’t want to be a ‘burden’. Which of the following choice can replace the word ‘burden’?
trouble-maker
celebrity
vulnerability
nuisance
2
Obama and Watson would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
Feminists should be respected.
Gender stereotypes affect men too.
Women should encourage men to become feminists.
Everyone should be a feminist.
3
What does the word "unprecedented" mean?
incredible
something that has never happened in the past
precious
amazing
4
“By all measures, this generation of American kids is the tech-savviest in history” What does “tech-savvy” mean?
know a lot about technology
have little knowledge about technology
enjoy using electronic gadgets
hate technology
5
In Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince, the swallow had fallen in love with the most beautiful _________.
river goddess
rooster
reed
sparrow
6
What is a ‘suffragette’?
A man who has made others suffer
A man who fights for the rights of the poor through organized protest
A woman who has suffered a lot
A woman who seeks the right to vote through organized protest
7
Why do some suspect that Armstrong never left the earth?
Because the moon looks usually bright in the photo.
Because they cannot see any stars in the photo.
Because the USA flag is not moving in the photo.
Because the photo looks too dark.
8
Which Tubman does Obama allude to?
a female celebrity
a female scientist
a female politician
a female abolitionist
9
What kind of feminists does Watson refer to?
aggressive feminists
sincere feminists
determined feminists
unintentional feminists
10
The phrase ‘Big Brother’ alludes to which of the following work?
Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye
George Orwell’s 1984
Dickens’s Bleak House
11
“For years, the Parental Adage was simple: The less time spent with screens, the better.” What is an adage?
prediction
warning
a wise saying
suggestion
12
Which choice does the author cite as responsible for the death of Elvis?
insomnia
medical negligence
painkillers
fame
13
What is an ‘impromptu’ meeting?
A big meeting
A meeting that has been organized for a long time
An important meeting
A meeting that has not been planned
14
Please look at the picture and choose the right answer.
They felt he was no longer useful.
They found a more attractive statue to replace him.
They thought he was too shabby.
They felt he was no longer beautiful.
15
What is the main idea of the passage 2?
Many fans still believe Elvis was alive.
Elvis’s death shocked the world.
Elvis was indeed the ‘King of Rock’ ‘n’ Roll’.
Elvis was still alive in the minds of many fans.
16
What is the main idea of the article ‘The Digital Parent trap’?
Parents should monitor their children when they get on line.
Early exposure to technology is dangerous.
Technology is both a blessing and a curse.
There are benefits of early exposure to technology.
17
What does a ‘Faustian pact’ mean?
to make a deal with God
to contribute to world peace
to sacrifice anything to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge or power.
to conquer the world with technology
18
What is the implication of the following passage?
He did not approve of his previous life.
Pleasure is more important than happiness.
Pleasure and happiness are the same thing.
He misses the good old days living in the palace.
19
Which choice best summarizes the passage 1?
It is less than certain if Armstrong ever made it to the moon.
Armstrong’s moon landing is made-up.
Armstrong’s ‘giant leap for mankind’ never really happened.
The theory that Armstrong’s moon landing is fabricated can be explained.
20
What does the word "downside" mean?
benefit
challenge
drawback
advantage
21
What does the word ‘unfettered’ mean?
unusual
controlled
restricted
unlimited
22
Why does Obama mention that ‘I’d like to think that I’ve been pretty aware of the unique challenges women face’?
to fire readers’ imagination about his fascinating life
to remind readers that he knows what he is taking about
to clarify the points he is making
to help readers further understand the problems facing women
23
The word ‘phubbing’ means __________.
to disconnect with the world by using digital technology.
to ignore someone by using phone.
to praise someone by using phone.
to communicate by using digital technology.

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