READING TEST 3

Passage1 – Questions 1-10

You should spend about 15 minutes on Questions 1-10, which are based on Reading
Passage 1.
Any type of regular physical activity can improve your fitness and your
health. The most important thing is that you keep moving. Exercise should be a
regular part of your day, like brushing your teeth, eating, and sleeping. It can be in
gym class, joining a sports team, or working out on your own. When you are ready
for regular exercise, keep the following tips in mind.
First, a good mental attitude is important, so stay positive and have fun. Let’s
start by finding an activity that you think is fun. You are more likely to keep with it if
you choose something you like. A lot of people find it more fun to exercise with
someone else, so see if you can find a friend or family member to be active with you.
Second, take it one step at a time. Small changes can add up to better fitness.
For example, walk or ride your bike to school or to a friend's house instead of getting
a ride. Get on or off the bus several blocks away and walk the rest of the way. Use
the stairs instead of taking the elevator or escalator.
Third, get your heart pumping. Whatever you choose, make sure it includes
aerobic activity that makes you breathe harder and increases your heart rate. This is
the best type of exercise because it increases your fitness level and makes your heart
and lungs work better. It also burns off body fat. Examples of aerobic activities are
basketball, running, or swimming.
Last, don't forget to warm up with some easy exercises or mild stretching
before you do any physical activity. This warms your muscles up and may help
protect against injury. Stretching makes your muscles and joints more flexible too. It
is also important to stretch out after you exercise to cool down your muscles.
To conclude, your goal should be to do some type of exercise every day. It is
best to do some kind of aerobic activity without stopping for at least 20 to 30 minutes
each time. Do the activity as often as possible, but don't exercise to the point of pain.

1. What question does the passage answer?

0. What can I do to get fitter?
0. What is the best type of exercise?
0. Is mental health more important than physical one?
0. How can students balance life and study?
2. According to the passage, the most important thing is that you should ________.
A. do exercise after you brush your teeth
B. do mental exercise such as meditation
C. take exercise as part of your daily routine
D. train yourself with different aerobic activities
3. What is the basis for choosing an activity?
A. Your mood B. Your interest C. A funny friend D. An active sibling
4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT recommended?
A. Getting a ride B. Cycling C. Going on foot D. Using the stairs
5. What does the word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. What you choose B. Aerobic activity C. Your heart D. Your heart rate
6. According to the passage, aerobic activity does NOT increase ________.
A. your fitness level B. your heart rate C. your lung capacity D. your body
fat
7. What does the word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Forgetting to warm up or stretching the body
B. Warming up with some easy exercises or mild stretching
C. Doing any physical activity including mild stretching
D. Protecting against injury caused by aerobic exercises
8. It is necessary to make gentle movements ________ doing aerobic activities.
A. before B. after C. while D. before and after
9. According to the passage, it is advised to _______.
A. overcome the pain to increase your fitness level
B. stop exercising before you feel painful
C. do easy exercise for less than half an hour
D. rest for a day when you start doing exercise
10. What is the tone of the passage?
A. Encouraging B. Humorous C. Critical D. Disappointing

Passage 2 – Questions 11-20

You should spend about 15 minutes on Questions 11-20, which are based on
Reading Passage 2.
Modern dance is a dance form that developed in the early 20th century. The beginnings
of modern dance were a direct rebellion against the strict, confining shoes and costumes
and the proscribed technique of classical ballet. A few dancers wanted to break free of
this rigid style and use the movements of the human body for a freer style of artistic
expression. In fact, these pioneers of modern dance called their new dance form "free
dance."

One of the first artists to experiment with this new dance form was Loie Fuller. In 1891,
she began to try different effects of lighting on her translucent silk costumes. She also
developed a form of natural body movement and improvisation. She even patented her
lighting equipment, which included colored gels and chemicals, and her dance costumes.

Two other free dance pioneers, Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis, were greatly
influenced by the ancient cultures of Greece and India. They both wanted to translate the
 exotic mysticism and spirituality of these cultures into a dance form that was purer and
more natural to the body.

In 1915, Ruth Denison and her dancer husband Ted Shawn founded the Denishawn
school and dance company in Los Angeles, California. While St. Denis was largely
responsible for the creative aspects of the school, her husband developed the teaching
technique and composition, or choreography, of their new dances. Denishawn was one of
the first schools whose objective was to actively toss out traditional techniques and
teaching methods and create a new dance language with its own unique training practices
and ideology.

Martha Graham was a student in the dance company at the Denishawn school, and
became one of the most important dancers and choreographers of modern dance. What
made Graham such an important figure was her complete break from traditional forms
that had dancers be light and graceful. Graham instead stayed very close to the ground
and contracted her body in fierce movements that were shocking to audiences. She was
interested in making intellectual, dramatic dances to make audiences think. Her
performances were a reflection of and an influence on the Modern Art movement of the
30s and 40s.

By 1927, modern dance had become accepted as an art form in its own right. Newspapers
started sending critics who approached the performances with a different perspective than
they had for ballet. Colleges and universities began putting modern dance classes in their
curricula. The training for and ideology of modern dance became more popular with
students. These same students saw modern dance as an art that could express feelings and
ideas about the economic, social, and political issues of the time. They also embraced
other ethnic traditions. In fact, many of the most popular and influential modern dance
choreographers used movement found in traditional African and Caribbean dances.

Many of the techniques and concepts of modern dance are still used in contemporary
dance today.

11. What is the main topic of the passage?

a. modern dance c. the history of dance
b. Martha Graham d. dance technique

12. When was modern dance developed?

a. in the 30s and 40s c. in 1915

b. the early 20th century d. in 1927
13. Who experimented with different lighting?
a. Isadora Duncan c. Ruth Denison
b. Martha Graham d. Loie Fuller
14. What cultures was Ruth St. Denis influenced by?
a. Caribbean c. American
b. Indian d. African
15. What was the purpose of the Denishawn school?
a. to create new dance training and techniques
b. to teach ballet
c. to develop new costumes and lighting
d. to teach about the Modern Art Movement
16. How could Martha Graham's dance style be described?
a. graceful c. dramatic
b. light d. traditional
17. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. African dance c. Loie Fuller's new techniques
b. the Denishawn school d. ballet
18. What was the effect of Martha Graham's dances on her audience?
a. they were delighted c. they were sad
b. they were shocked d. they were angry
19. What caused dancers to start the free dance style?
a. they wanted to learn about different cultures
b. they wanted to make more money
c. they wanted to break free of the rigid style of ballet
d. they wanted to start their own schools
20. What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
a. Isadora Duncan's influence on dance
b. the rigid style of classical ballet
c. African dances
d. the purpose of the Denishawn school
Passage 3 – Questions 21-30
Look at the stars in the night sky. Do some of them seem to form patterns or designs?
Can you see animals, people, or objects? These patterns are called constellations.

Constellations are not real animals, people, or objects. We imagine them to help us make
a map of the sky. On a dark night, you can see almost 1,500 stars. Trying to distinguish
which is which can be difficult. Constellations make it easier for us to identify stars.

People began seeing patterns in the stars about 6,000 years ago. (B) Three of the first
constellations they imagined were a lion, a bull, and a scorpion. In ancient times, farmers
used constellations to know which month it was. We can see some constellations in only
one season each year. Farmers knew it was time to plant when they saw a certain
constellation. They knew it was time to harvest when they saw a different one.

People in different countries can look at the same constellation and imagine different
things. Someone in China might think a constellation looks like a dragon. Someone in
Australia might think the same pattern is a horse. Each country has its own ideas. Many
constellations get their names from the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. A
constellation called Aquarius is named after a Greek boy who carried water. A
constellation called Taurus is named after a god who came to earth as a bull.

Constellations are not stationary. The stars in them are gradually moving. It is difficult to
know the boundaries of many constellations. In 1929, international astronomers,
scientists who study stars, agreed on official boundaries for the 88 constellations that
exist today. (D) However, by the time your children grow up, these boundaries could
change. We might also find new constellations. We will always use our imaginations to
help understand the world around us.

21. According to the passage, how many constellations exist today?

A. Nearly 90
B. Nearly 100
C. Nearly 1,500
D. Nearly 6,000

22. All of the following are true EXCEPT that___________.

A. Constellations have a long story
B. Scientists agree on constellation boundaries
C. Constellations are groups of stars
D. Constellations never change
23. This passage mainly discusses
A. The names of constellations
B. The history of constellations
C. How to see constellations
D. Greek and Roman myths
24. What does the word “which” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Constellations
B. Maps
C. People
D. Stars
25. In paragraph 3, the word “one” in the last sentence refers to a
A. farmer
B. star
C. season
D. constellation
26. Based on information in paragraph 2, we can infer that
A. there are only 1,500 stars
B. we can see different numbers of stars depending on how bright the moon is
C. All constellations are animals
D. we need a map of the sky to see the stars
27 Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can we infer about ancient
farmers?
A. They were not very intelligent.
B. They did not have calendars.
C. They worked very hard.
D. They grew food.
28. Which of the following could best replace the word “identify” as used in
paragraph 2?
A. recognize
B. name
C. count
D. number
29 As used in paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word “ancient”?
A. old
B. modern
C. prehistoric
D. good
30. The word “boundaries” as used in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to which of
the following?
A. dimensions
B. properties
C. borders
D. Shapes

That is the end of the test!