Questions 1-10 refer
to the following passage
Awarded the Nobel
prize for physics in 1918, German physics Max Planck is best remembered as the
originator of the quantum theory. His work helped user in a new era in
theoretical physics and revolutionized the scientific community’s understanding
of atomic and sub-atomic processes.
Planck intriduced an idea that led to the quantum theory, which became the
foundation of twentieth century physics. In December 1900, Plnck worked out an
equation that described the distribution of radiation accurately over the range
of low to high frequencies. He had developed a theory which depended on a model
of matter that seemed very strange at the time. The model required the emission
of electromagnetic radiation in small chunks or particles. These particles were
later called quantums. The energy associated with each quatum is measured by
multiplying the frequency of the radiation, v, by a universal constant, h.
Thus, energy, or E, equals hv. The constant, h, is known as Planck’s constant.
It is now recognized as one of the fundamental constant of the world.
Planck announced his finding in 1900, but it was years before teh full
consequences of his revolutionary quantum theory were recognized. Throughout
his life, Planck made significant contributions to optics, thermodynamics and
stastistical mechanics, physical chemistry, and other fields. In 1930, He was
elected president of the Kaiser Wilhelm society, which was renamed the Max II.
Though deeply opposed to the fascist regime of Adolf Hitler, Planck remained in
Germany throughout teh war. He died in Gottingen on October 4, 1947.
- In which of the following fields did Max Planck NOT make a significant contribution?a) Opticsb) Thermodynamicsc) Stastistical mechanicsd) Biology
- Theword “revolutionary” as used in line 13, means…a) Dangerousb) Extremistc) Momentousd) Militarist
- It can inferred from the passage that Planck’s work led to the development of which of the following?a) The rocketb) The atomic bombc) The internal combustion engined) The computer
- The particles of electromagnetic radiation given off by matter are known as…a) Quantumsb) Atomsc) Electronsd) Valences
- The word “universal”, as used in line 10 most nearly means…a) Planetaryb) Cosmicc) Worldwided) Always present
- The implication in this passage is that…a) Only a German physics could discover such a theoryb) Quantum theory, which led to the development of twentieth century physics, is basically a mathematical formulac) Planck’s constant was not discernible before 1900d) Radiation was hard to study
- “An idea” as used in line 4, refers to…a) A model of matterb) Emission of electromagnetic radiationc) Quantumsd) The equation that described the distribution of radiation accurately over the range of low to high frequencies
- The word “emission” as used in line 8 means…a) Giving offb) Holding on toc) Throwing awayd) Taking back
- Planck’s constant, expressed in a mathematical formula, is…a) e = v/hb) E = h/vc) e = h-vd) E = hv
- What is known as Planck’s constant?a) vb) hc) ed) E
Passage 1
Robert moog was an american inventor
who developed the moog synthesizer. it was one of the first synthesizer to gain
widespread use as a musical instrument. Moog’s synthesizers were an important
part of musical innovation in rock and jazz music in the 1960s and 1970s.
Robert Arthur Moog was born in queens, a borough of New York City 75 years ago.
He became fascinated with electronics as a teenager, particularly an early
electronic music instrument called the theremin. mood studied physic and
electrical engineering at queens college and columbia university both in
new york city and later received a Ph.D. in engineering physic cornel
University in Ithaca, New York. in 1954, while still an undergraduate student,
Moog Formed his own company to sell theremins and theremins kits.
Soon after, moog began working on a
keyboard instrument that could replicate the sound of any musical instrument
electronically. working with american composer herbert deutch. moog introduced
the prototype moog synthesizer at a convention in 1964. the device represented
a signivicant advance over previous electronic syntesizerbecause of its use of new
semiconductor technology, which made it smaller and considerably cheaper
than earlier machines. the moog, as it was known, was soon in demand by
musician all over the world.
In 1964, moog began a collaboration
with american composer and organist walter carlos who realesed the best selling
electronic music album switched-on bach in 1968. Rock groups such as the
beatles and yes and jazz musician such as harbie hancock and chick corea began
incorporating moog synthesizer in to their recordings, a trend that increased
when the company introduced the compact and portable minimoog in 1970. A moog
synthesizer was also prominently featured on the sountrack to the movie A
clockwork Orange in 1971.
11. The word ‘prominently’ in paragraph
3 can easily be replaced by
A) Significantly
B) Perfectly
C) Accurately
D) Excellently
12. The passage describes theremin as
a/an
A) Prototype of Moog Synthesizer
B) Initial Electronic
Music Instrument
C) Musical Instrument to replicate
the sound
D) Instrument of electronic tool
13. The Pronoun “it” in paragraph 2
refers to
A) Electronic synthesizer
B) A keyboard instrument
C) Prototype of Moog
Synthesizer
D) New semiconductor technology
14. According to the passage, all of the
following are true about the Moog, EXCEPT
A) It was invented by robert moog
B) it was first introduced in 1964
C) in initiated new technology which
was smaller and cheaper then previous machines
D) it was the first
synthesizer in the world
15. The paragraph following the passage
most likely disusses
A) Collaboration between the moog
and other musicians
B) The description of compact and
portable mini moog
C) The improvement of Moog
Synthesizer
D) Trend in the music industry about
synthesizer
16. The main Idea of paragraph three is
A) The moog’s
collaboration in music field
B) The moog in the movie soundtract
C) The introduction of Minimoog
D) The collaboration of the moog
with music groups.
Passage 2
Throughout history, people have been
victim of pickpockets. Today, pick pocketing is the one of the most rapidly
increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing better
methods to practice their skill. Aproximately ome million amricans lose money
to pickpockets every year and none is really safe from a skilled pickpockets.
His victims, or ‘marks’ as they are called, can be rich or poor, young or old.
During the eihteenth century,
pickpockets were hanged in england, large crowds of people would gather watch
the hanging , which was supposed to be a warning to other pickpockets. however,
in time the practice was discontinued. The reason ; while people were
attentively watching the hanging of a pickpockets, other pickpockets skillfully
stole the money of spectators.
Police official say that the most
efficient pickpockets come from south america. many of these expert pickpockets
are trained in special school called ‘jingle bell schools’. A pickpocket’s
graduate from J.B.S when he is able to steal a wallet from a dresses dummy that
has bells inside its pockets.
Even the most well dressed,
respectable person may be a pickpocket. some of the favorite places of
pickpockets are banks, airports, racetract, supermarkets, elevators and train
and bus station. oftentimes, a pickpocket will work with another pickpockets as
his partner. Another kind of pickpockets works outside or inside bars and
specialize in stealing from women is called a ‘purse snatcher’.
T avoid being the victim of a
pickpocket, it’s important to be very cautious and alert when in the midst of
large gathering of the people.
17. The best title for the passage would
be:
A) Pickpockets are well dressed
B) Jingle Bell Schools
C) Pickpockets
D) The hanging of pickpockets
18. The hanging of pickpockets was not
continued because:
A) They were large crowd of people
B) It was against humanity
C) The police were not at the
hanging
D) It was not effective to
stop pick pocketing
19. Pick Pocketing is……………Crime
A) An old
B) A modern
C) A temporary
D) A contemporary
20. The passage mentions that pickpockets steal
in/from the following, except.
A) Crowded places
B) The shops
C) Drunkards
D) Women
When buying a house, you must be sure to
have it checked for termites. A termite is much like an
ant in its communal habits, although physically the
two insects are distinct.
Like those ants, termite colonies
consist of
different classes, each with its own particular job. The
most perfectly formed termites, both male and
female, make up the productive class. They have eyes,
hard body walls and fully developed wings. A pair of
reproductive termites founds the colony. When new
reproductive termites develop, they leave to form
another colony. They use their wings only this on time
and then break them off.
The worker termites are small,
blind and
wingless, with soft bodies. They make up the majority
of the colony and do all the work. Soldiers are
eyeless and wingless but are larger than the workers
and have hard heads and strong jaws and legs. They
defend the colony and are cared for by the workers.
The male and female of the
reproductive
class remain inside a closed-in cell when the
female
lays thousands of eggs. The workers place the eggs
in cell and care for them. Even if one colony is treated
with poison, if a male and female of the reproductive
class escape, they can form a new colony.
Pest control companies can
inspect a house
for infestation of termites. Often, of lay person can not
spot the evidence, so it is critical to have the opinion
of a proffesional. Treatments vary depending upon
the type of termite.
21. How are termites like ants?
A. They live in communities, and each
class has a specific duty
B. Their bodies are the same shape
C. The king and queen are imprisoned
D. The females' reproductive capacities
are the same
22. The word "communal" in line 3 is closest in
meaning to
A. Eating
B. Reproducing
C. Organizational
D. Social
23. Which of the following is not true?
A. All termites have eyes
B. Some termites cannot fly
C. Workers are smaller than soldiers
D. Termites do not fly often
24. In line 4, the word "distinct" is closest in
meaning to
A. Similar
B. Different
C. Genetically related
D. Strong
25. In line 6, "classes" is closest in meaning to
A. Sexes
B. Colonies
C. Courses
D. Categories
