One of the
most interesting places to visit in Singapore is the Bird Park. It is a located
in the industrial area in Singapore, called Jurong. The Bird Park is about
twelve kilometers from the center of the city. The tourists can get there by
taxi. However, if they don’t have enough money, they can take the bus.
It is one of
the largest bird parks in the word. The birds are kept in the large cages, and
there are hundreds of beautiful birds from different parts of the world, such
as parrots, ostriches, eagles, and penguins. There is a large lake in the park
with a restaurant beside it. There is also a very large cage which you can walk
in to get a closer look at the birds.
It takes
about two hours to see all the birds. You can walk around the part or ride on a
bus. The best time to visit the park is in the early morning or late afternoon
when it is cooler.
1. How
far is the park from the city center?
a.
2 km
b.
10 km
c.
12 km
d.
100 km
2. Why
should people visit the bird park late in the afternoon?
a.
They are busy working in the
morning
b.
The weather is not hot in the
afternoon
c.
The birds in the park are caged
in the morning
d.
They live in many different parts
of the world
3. What
is the main idea of the second paragraph?
a.
The most interesting place in the
Singapore is the bird park
b.
There is a restaurant next to the
large lake in the park
c.
There are hundreds of very
beautiful birds in the cages
d.
Singapore bird park is the
largest bird park in the world
4. It
is located in the industrial area in Singapore (Paragraph 1)
What
does the underlined word mean?
a.
Situated
b.
Held
c.
Conducted
d.
Performed
5. How
do people get the bird park when they don’t have too much money?
a.
By bus
b.
By train
c.
By taxi
d.
By bus and taxi
Phuket
is the largest island in Thailand. It is about 540 square kilometers. So, the
size of Phuket is similar to Singapure. Just over an hour by jet from Bangkok
or Singapore, and with daily connection to most major Asian airports, Phuket is
ideally situated for a short break or a relaxation vacation.
Phuket
covers land the many sandy beaches. It is a divers and fascinating island to
explore. A rich culture and a beautiful coastline, a spectacular natural
sights, loads of outdoor sports and activities, shopping, nightlife, and dining
are just a few of its attractions. Just offshore are dozens of smaller islands,
easily reached by boat. The natural wonder of the mainland, found just beyond
Phuket over the bridge to the north of the island, are also closed at hand.
Many tourists come to Phuket every year to see the beautiful view of it. One of
the beautiful beaches hand been displayed in the film “The Beach” which was
acted by the Hollywood actor, Leonardo Di Caprio in 1999.
6. Why
do people really like to visit Phuket?
a.
They want to see film acted by
Leonardo Di Caprio
b.
Phuket has amazing attractions
c.
It has major airport
d.
It is the place where the movie
“The Beach” took a place
7. Why
was the film “The Beach” made in Phuket?
a.
It has good night life
b.
It has diverse culture
c.
It has beautiful beach
d.
It is close to the mainland
8. What
is the main idea of first paragraph?
a.
Phuket is a small island
b.
Phuket is larger than Singapore
c.
Phuket is a great place to visit
in Singapore
d.
Phuket has many beaches
9. What
is the main idea of the second paragraph?
a.
Phuket covers land and many sandy
beaches
b.
Phuket has spectacular natural
view
c.
There is a film made in the
Phuket
d.
Dozens of small islands can be
visited
10. A
rich culture and beautiful coastline (paragraph 2)
What
is the synonym of the underlined word?
a.
Sea
b.
Lake
c.
River
d.
Shore
Marie
Curie was born in Poland in 1897. She was the only person who gained two Nobel
Prizes at that time. She achieved one on physics and one on chemistry. She was
born in Marie Sklodowska, the daughter of a chemistry professor. She was the
first women who attended University of Sorbonne in Paris. As a poor student,
she lived in Paris on only ten cents a day for 3 years. In 1895, she married
Pierce Currie, a chemist. They had two daughters, Irene and Eve. Marie managed three
lives as researcher, a wife, and a mother.
In 1898, Marie discovered radium.
Later, she developed a concept of radioactivity which marked the beginning of
the atomic age. During World War I, Marie and her daughter completed a new
medical tool – the X-ray. Marie passed away in 1934, only a year before her
daughter Irene won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
11. The
following statements are true based on the text, except
a.
She is a wife
b.
She has two daughters
c.
She like to hold research
d.
She got only one Nobel Prize
12. What
is Marie Curie’ achievement during World War I?
a.
She married to her husband and
had to daughters
b.
She lived with ten cents in a day
c.
She invented the X-ray machine
with her daughter
d.
She is a student in Sorbonne
University
13. From
the text, we know that . . . . .
a.
Marie Curie’s passion for
chemistry was followed by her daughter
b.
Pierce Curie was a chemistry
professor in Sorbonne University
c.
Irene Curie was Marie Curie’s
sister and had similar passion
d.
Pierce Curie lived in Paris and
went to Sorbonne University
14. In
1898, Marie discovered radium (paragraph 2)
The
underlined word means . . . .
a.
Had
b.
Met
c.
Got
d.
Found
15. Who
discovered the X-ray?
a.
Marie Curie
b.
Irene Curie
c.
Marie curie and Irene Curie
d.
Pierce Curie
Picasso
was one of the most outstanding and important artist of the 1900’s. He was best
known from his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in
Picasso’s works. Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of the
art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid.
From
1895 till 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he
entered what was called the Blue period.
During this time, he only used shades of blue in his painting to show poverty
in Barcelona.
After
1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are
“The Three Musicians” and “The Man with a Guitar” which depicted the
destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France in 1973.
16. What is the meaning of Blue period in the
text?
a.
The period of happiness in Barcelona
b.
The period when Picasso was
well-known as an artist
c.
It is called Blue period because
people in Barcelona are poor
d.
Blue is good color of panting
17. From
the text, we know that . . . .
a.
Picasso used his painting to
describe his environment
b.
Picasso loved listening to the
music and playing guitar
c.
Picasso doesn’t only like panting
but also other arts like music
d.
Picasso really loves blue color
18. What
is the main idea of paragraph three?
a.
Picasso is a good artist
b.
Picasso died in 1973
c.
The Spanish town is destroyed
d.
Picasso used blue colors for
almost all his paintings.
19. Picasso
was one of the most outstanding (paragraph 1)
What
is the meaning of the underlined word?
a.
Amazing
b.
Flattering
c.
Good-talented
d.
Unforgettable
20. What
is the synonym of “well-known” in the last paragraph?
a.
Good
b.
Smart
c.
Popular
d.
Beautiful
