Japan plans to deploy two more Aegis warship armed with advanced
missiles, including one that can intercept ballistic missile, a new report
said Saturday, as the country tries to boltster its defense in the wake of
North Korea’s missiles launches.
Japan currently has four Aegis destroyers operating with SM-2
missiles-designed mainly to intercept aircraft-including two at Sasebo base
near the East China Sea, one at Maizuru base near Kyoto, along the sea of
Japan and another at Yosuka on the country east coast.
A fifth Aegis vessel, to be commissioned next spring, will be
deployed also at Maizuru, Kyodo News Agency said, citing unnamed defense
officials. The report did not say which type of missiles the fifth warship
would have.
Japan’s navy is expected to deploy the sixth warship at Sasebo
base in the southern prefecture (state) of Nagasaki in the spring 2008, the
report said. The warship will be equipted with SM-3 missiles capable of
intercepting ballistic, it said.
A spokeswoman for the Maritime Self-Defense Force confirmed that
the government plans to upgrade at least three of its existing destroyers
with SM-3 missiles.
23. What is the text about?
A. Destroyers
operating with SM-2 missiles B.
Deploying 2 more
warship
C. Maritime self
defense D. Ballistic Missiles E. Japan Navy
24. The warship will be equipped with SM-3 missiles because…..
A. they can intercept ballistic
missiles
B. the government
plans to upgrade its weaponry
C. the navy is
expected to deploy its warship
D. they are located
near the East China sea
E. the Aegis
vessel will be commissioned next spring
25. “Japan navy is is expected to deploy…..” The
synonym of the underlined word is …
A. intercepted B. whished C. hoped D. wanted E. taken
Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi was a major political and spiritual leader of India and Indian
independence movement. He was a pioneer of Satyagraha resistance to tyranny
through mass civil disobedience, firmly founded upon ahimsa or total
non-violence which led India to independence and inspired movement for civil
right and freedom across the world. Gandhi is commonly known in India and
across the world as Mahatma Gandhi. In India, he is officially accorded the
honor of Father of the Nation and October 2 his birthday, is commemorated each
year as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday. On June 15, 2007 the United
General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring on October 2 to
be the “International Day of Non-Violence”.
As British-educated lawyer Gandhi first employed his ideas of
peaceful civil disobedience in the Indian community’s struggle for civil
rights in South Africa. Upon his return to India, he organized poor farmers
and labors to protest against oppressive taxation and widespread
discrimination. Assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress, Gandhi
let nationwide campaign for the alleviation of poverty, for the liberation of
women, for brotherhood amongst differing religions and ethnicities, for an
end untouchability and caste discrimination, and for the economic self-sufficient
of the nation, but above all for Swaraj the independence of India from
foreign domination. Gandhi famously let Indians in the disobedience of the
salt tax on the 400 kilometers (248miles) Dandi salt March in 1930, and in an
open call for the British to India in 1942, he was imprisoned for many years
on numerous occasions in both South Africa and India.
Gandhi practiced and advocated non-violence and truth, even in
the most extreme situations. As a students of Hindu Philosophy, he lived
simply, organizing an ashram that was self sufficient in its needs. Making
his own clothes, the traditional India dhoti and shawl woven with a charkha,
he lived on a simple vegetarian diet. He used rigorous fast, for long
periods, for both self purification and protest.
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26. What did Gandhi do to give an example to his people to meet
their needs?
A. organizing
poor farmers B.
protesting against salt tax
C. advocating
non-violence and truth D.
making his own
clothes
E. campaigning
for the alleviation of poverty
27. Mahatma Gandhi was awarded the honor of Father of the Nation
because…..
A. he struggled
for civil rights in South Africa B.
he agreed with salt tax
C. he was a
British educated lawyer D.
he was the leader of
Swaraj
E. he knew India
very well
28. What happened to Gandhi when he led the Indians in the
disobedience of the salt tax?
A. he became a
leader B. he made his people the poor
C. he was sent into jail D. he became a British
Educated lawyer
E. He went to
South Africa
The energy in
wind comes from the sun. When the sun shines, some of its light reaches the
earth’s surface. The earth near the equator receives more of the sun’s energy
than the North and the South poles
Some parts of
the earth absorb more solar energy than others. Some part reflect more of the
sun’s ray back into the air. Light-colored surface and water reflect more
sunlight than dark surfaces. Snow and ice reflect sunlight, too.
Some types of
land absorb more solar energy than others. Dark forests absorb sunlight while
light desert sands reflect it. Land areas usually absorb more energy than
water in lakes and oceans.
When the
earth’s surface absorbs the sun’s energy, it turns the light into heat. This
heat on the Earth’s surface warms the air above it. The air over equator gets
warmer than the surface air near the poles. The air over the desert gets
warmer than the air in the mountain.
The air over
the land usually gets warmer than the air over the water. As air warms, it
expands. The warm air over the land becomes less dense than the cooler air
and rises into the atmosphere. Cooler and denser air flows in to take its
place. This moving air is what we call wind. It is caused by the uneven
heating of Earth’s surface.
29. We know from the first paragraph that…….
A. the amount
of solar energy is not the same in every part of the earth
B. the earth’s
surface is always exposed to sun light
C. the sun’s
energy is very limited in the south pole
D. the wind comes from the sun E. the equator is always
sunny
30. The warm air over the land rises into atmosphere because it
is……..
A. thicker B. warmer C. denser
D. cooler E. lighter
31. According to the text, snow and ice reflect sunlight
because……..
A. they do not
contain sun energy B. they have light color
C. they are basically water D. they absorb sunlight
E. they are
shiny
32. “……, it turns the light into heat”.
(1st line in 4th paragraph). The underlined word is
closed in meaning to …….
A. brings B. takes C. changes
D. moves E.
covers
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The
Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda
tree is a beautiful flowering tree that is native to areas of the Caribbean, Mexico,
South America and Central America; however, it is extremely popular across
Australia, Israel, Africa and the southwestern portion of the United States.
Depending on the species, it can range anywhere from a shrub of 6 feet (2m)
tall to a picturesque tree of 45 feet (18m) tall. Its leaves resemble a
feather and its flowers vary from purple to blue to white. In the autumn
months, the leaves and the brilliant blossoms fall to the ground.
Although the
Jacaranda tree is clearly loved and valued for its aesthetics, it also has
other important uses. One of the most popular varieties is the blue
Jacaranda. Its flowers are a striking sight in any town or lining any street.
It is perfect for cooling patios or other sunny spots, especially since it
can grow to 60 feet (18m) wide. Other species of the Jacaranda have
additional uses. For example, The Jacaranda Copaia is used for its timber and
making of furniture, plywood, wood boxes, matchsticks and paper.
In Grafton,
Northern Rivers New South Wales, Australia, the Jacaranda Festival is held
every year from the last weekend of October until the first weekend of
November during the area’s spring season. It is a celebration of the
generosity that the nature bestowed on the people of the region and is based
on the marvelous sight provided by the many flowering Jacaranda trees in
Grafton. Through the course of the festival many fun festivities take place,
such as the crowning of the Jacaranda Princess and Queen and the Jacaranda
ball.
42. In autumn, the Jacaranda flowers……..
A. fall down B. turn around C. turn yellow
D. look the
same E. vary from
purple to blue
43. The blue Jacaranda Copaia have one thing in common, that is
…..
A. they are
rare B. they are
purple C. they are useful
D. they blossom
in autumn E.
the grow well in Europe
44. We know from the text that in spring…..
A. the
Jacaranda will fall and make the street dirty
B. the
Jacaranda trees reach their peak of 18 meters tall
C. it is the
best time to start planting Jacaranda trees
D. the leaves
of Jacaranda trees fall to the ground
E. the
Jacaranda trees are
blooming
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One
morning, one of the Witch’s friends come over to visit. When she looked
around the room, she said, “Your house ugly. My house is more beautiful and
the walls are brighter”. The witch was very angry when she heard this and she
shouted, “48…..my house! And don’t ever come back here!”
After her
friend left, the Witch looked around her house and realized that her friend
was right. She had to repaint the house. Then she went to the shop and bought
a can of paint. After lunch, she started to pain and she worked very
carefully. In the afternoon she finished the lower part of her house. When
she wanted to start the upper part, she found out that she could not reach it.
Then she got an idea. “I will use my magical broom! Turn into a paint
(49)….and paint my wall!”
Suddenly, the broom turn into a paint brass and it
started to paint the upper walls. The job was finished in 10 minutes and the
Witch was very (50)…..with the result.
48……A. take off B.
got inside C. look after
D. get out
of E.
make over
49……A. mop B.
comb C. wiper
D. brush E.
eraser
50……A. disappointed B.
frightened C. satisfied
D. worried E.
shock
