It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them

up and get them going for the day. Then cola drinks hit the market. With lots
of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the pick-me-up of choice
for many adults and teenagers. Now drink companies are putting out so-
called "energy drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired
consumers more energy. One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull.
The company that puts out this beverage has stated in interviews that Red
Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink
for athletes. Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's
body and mind. In order to do this, the makers of Red Bull, and other energy
drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The
added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for
energy. The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and sugar found in these
beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.

Health professionals are not so sure, though. For one thing, there is not enough
evidence to show that all of the vitamins added to energy drinks actually
raise a person's energy level. Another problem is that there are so many
things in the beverages. Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in
energy drinks work together.

Dr. Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions
people about believing all the claims energy drinks make. He says, “It is
plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good result.”
However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative
impact on the body. “We just don't know at this point,” he says.

The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers ______.

caffeine
sugar

more energy

more choices

The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______.

A. one example

B. the company

C. Red Bull

D. thirst quencher

According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an

energy drink gives people energy?

A. Natural chemicals in a person‘s body

B. The average age of the consumer

C. The number of beverage makers

D. The mixture of various ingredients

The word “plausible” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

impossible

reasonable

typical

unlikely

What has Dr. Bauer probably researched?

A. Countries where Red Bull is popular

B. Energy drinks for teenage athletes

C. Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults

D. Vitamins and chemicals in the body

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.

B. Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.

C. It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.

D. The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Caffeine is bad for people to drink.

B. It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.

C. Red Bull is the best energy drink.

D. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.

What is ‘extreme’ weather? Why are people talking about it these days?
‘Extreme’ weather is an unusual weather event such as rainfall, a drought or
a heat wave in the wrong place or at the wrong time. In theory, they are very
rare. But these days, our TV screens are constantly showing such extreme
 weather events. Take just three news stories from 2010: 28 centimeters of
rain fell on Rio de Janeiro in 24 hours, Nashville, USA, had 33 centimeters
of rain in two days and there was record rainfall in Pakistan.

The effects of this kind of rainfall are dramatic and lethal. In Rio de Janeiro,
landslides followed, burying hundreds of people. In Pakistan, the floods
affected 20 million people. Meanwhile, other parts of the world suffer
devastating droughts. Australia, Russia and East Africa have been hit in the
last ten years. And then there are unexpected heat waves, such as in 2003 in
Europe. That summer, 35,000 deaths were said to be heat-related.

So, what is happening to our weather? Are these extreme events part of a natural
cycle? Or are they caused by human activity and its effects on the Earth‘s
climate? Peter Miller says it‘s probably a mixture of both of these things. On
the one hand, the most important influences on weather events are natural
cycles in the climate. Two of the most famous weather cycles, El Niño and
La Niña, originate in the Pacific Ocean. The heat from the warm ocean rises
high into the atmosphere and affects weather all around the world. On the
other hand, the temperature of the Earth‘s oceans is slowly but steadily going
up. And this is a result of human activity. We are producing greenhouse
gases that trap heat in the Earth‘s atmosphere. This heat warms up the
atmosphere, land and oceans. Warmer oceans produce more water vapor –
think of heating a pan of water in your kitchen. Turn up the heat, it produces
steam more quickly. Satellite data tells us that the water vapor in the
atmosphere has gone up by four percent in 25 years. This warm, wet air turns
into the rain, storms, hurricanes and typhoons that we are increasingly
experiencing. Climate scientist, Michael Oppenheimer, says that we need to
face the reality of climate change. And we also need to act now to save lives
and money in the future.

It is stated in the passage that extreme weather is ______.

A. becoming more common

B. not a natural occurrence

C. difficult for scientists to understand

D. killing more people than ever before

The word “lethal” in the second paragraph probably means ______.

far-reaching

long-lasting

happening soon

causing deaths

What caused thousands of deaths in 2003?

A. a period of hot weather

B. floods after a bad summer

C. a long spell of heavy rain

D. large-scale landslides

According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because ______.

A. we can never predict it

B. it only affects crowded places

C. it’s often very destructive

D. its causes are completely unknown

The word “that” in the third paragraph refers to ______.

A. Earth‘s oceans

B. human activity

C. greenhouse gases

D. Earth‘s atmosphere

Extreme weather can be caused by ______.

A. satellites above the Earth

B. water vapor in the atmosphere

C. very hot summers

D. water pans in your kitchen

Satellites are used to ______.

A. change the direction of severe storms

B. trap greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

C. measure changes in atmospheric water vapor

D. prevent climate from changing quickly

Which statement is NOT supported by the information in the passage?

A. Extreme weather is substantially influenced by human activity.

B. Unusual weather events are part of natural cycles.

C. We can limit the bad effects of extreme weather.

D. Such extreme weather is hardly the consequence of human activity.

Passage 61
Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.

We tried to get all the household chores done before our parents arrived.
However, it seemed that everything was going wrong ________.
a. While we were vacuuming the living room, the vacuum cleaner suddenly
broke down, and we had to clean the floor manually.

b. It all started when my brother accidentally spilled juice on the freshly mopped
kitchen floor. c. After the floor dried, we rushed to finish washing the dishes,
but the water supply stopped unexpectedly.

b-c-a

c-b-a

a-c-b

b-a-c

Choose the sentence that can end the above text most appropriately.

A. Eventually, we managed to clean everything up, but it was a real struggle.

B. Next, we realized that cleaning the house was funnier than it appeared.

C. At first, we were so lazy that we decided to ignore all the chores.

D. What is more, we handled the household chores quite smoothly.

Passage 62

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or

D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

FAMILY CHORES: WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HAPPY HOME!

Share the load, complete your chores, and create (1) _______ tidy living space
for everyone to enjoy.

Assigning tasks (2) _______ family members fosters a sense of responsibility

and teamwork.

Every member of the family makes a (3) _______ to the general well-being of
the household, whether it is through organizing, cooking, or cleaning.
Embrace the power of collaboration and make household chores a shared
experience!

JOB OPENING - FAMILY CHORES COORDINATOR

Are you organized and passionate about creating harmony at home?

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience: Familiarity with household management or related fields

preferred.

Skills: Ability to plan, coordinate, and (4) _______ family chores effectively.

Dedication: Commitment to fostering teamwork and a positive environment.

APPLY NOW

(5) _______ you're ready to make a difference in family life, your resume (6)
_______ to: [email protected]

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PASSAGE 63

Family life is the foundation of society. It is where we learn our values, develop
our sense of identity, and

_______ that will last a lifetime. A strong family life provides us with a sense of
security and belonging.

_______.

_______, members feel supported and loved. They are able to communicate
openly and honestly with each other, and they trust each other to be there for
 them in times of need. Strong families also have a sense of shared purpose,
and they work together to achieve common goals.

Of course, no family is perfect. There will be times when we disagree with (4)
_______, and there will be times when we make mistakes. However, if we
have a strong foundation of love and trust, we can share everything, solve
any problem, and (5) _______.

Family life is a precious gift. It is something to be cherished and nurtured. Let

us all do our part to strengthen our families and (6) _______ for our children.

(Adapted from Navigate)

82.

A. to build relationships

B. relationships are built

C. build relationships

D. building relationships

83.
A. It teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others

Which teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others

C. Teaching us how to love, care for, and respect others

D. That teaches us how to love, care for, and respect others

84.

A. Having been in a happy family

B. Been in a happy family

C. When you are in a happy family

D. In a happy family

85.

A. their loved ones

our loved ones

C. this loved ones

D. your loved ones

86.

A. to overcome together any challenge

B. to overcome any challenge together

C. overcome any challenge together

D. overcome together any challenge

87.

A. create an environment that loving and supportive B. create a loving and

supportive environment
C. a loving and supportive environment created

D. creation of loving and supportive environment

PASSAGE 64

CAPTURE THE CHAOS!

Do your mornings look like (1) ______ whirlwind of cereal and backpacks? Is
pancake night a messy

masterpiece? We want to see it all!

Share a photo that captures the heart (and maybe the occasional madness) of
your family's daily routine.

Here's how to enter:

Snap a pic! It can be funny, heartwarming, chaotic - anything that shows your
family's unique way of doing things.

Post it on social media! Tag us @InnovationForBetterLife and use the hashtag

#FamilyRoutineContest

Show (2) ______ your family! We'll choose our favorites based on creativity
and capturing the essence of family life.

The Grand Prize? A one-week trip to Hawaii for the whole family!
Deadline to enter: 08/07

Don't miss this chance to share your family's story and win amazing prizes!
Let's celebrate the messy, beautiful moments that make family life so (3)
______.

Attention all writers!

Calling all storytellers! Do you love helping out around the house with your
family? Even the not-so-(4) ________ chores can become fun adventures
when you work together! We're hosting a writing contest about your
experiences with family chores. (5) ________ you can capture the humor,
teamwork, or special moments in a well-written story, your work can be
published in the school newsletter! Your entries (6) ________ by March 28th
for a chance to win. Let's celebrate the importance of family and teamwork!

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