READING COMPREHENSION

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As a member of Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens, your money will support new exhibits and
educational programs for all ages, from students in Elementary and high school to adults. The basic
membership includes unlimited free admission to the gardens, a five percent rebate on all Herds in the
Green Thumb gift Shop, a special preview of exclusive exhibits, a free monthly newsletter, and
discount prices for our novel classes on gardening and flower arrangement. To enroll today, fill out an
enrollment form at the information desk, to the right side of the elevators. Get your membership
today!
1. To whom is this notice given?
A. The Elementary students
B. The visitors
C. The Botanical Gardens
D. The Newsletter subscribers

2. Why was this notice posted?

A. To increase sales to a new exhibit
B. To list the attractions at the gardens
C. To highlight some items on sale
D. To promote membership at the gardens

3. What would be the most logical place for this advertisement?

A. On the Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens website
B. On a flyer at a gardening store
C. Near the exit of the Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens
D. In a gardening magazine

Mental Illnesses

There are many times when someone suffering from either mental illness or depression may not even
realize there is a problem. I have suffered from depression myself. I was completely unaware of what was wrong
with me, my family doctor pointed it out to me, as I did not have any one else around me that recognized the
symptoms. It was hard for me to accept at first, but after having the hard facts placed in front of my face and
understanding that it may get worse, I had no choice but to get help. A lot of people who suffer from such
problems tend to be more alone than anyone realizes. I suspect that anyone who was unaware of their condition
would probably be shocked, as I was, to have someone confront them about it. A good friend would confront
them anyway, and hopefully they would seek help.

4. It can be understood from the passage that ....

A. some doctors are unaware of their patients' problems
B. a lot of people have family doctors
C. mental illness is not a big problem today
D. people cannot easily realize their own mental illnesses

5. The author seems to be suggesting that ....

A. the people who are suffering from mental illness should go to doctors
B. large families generally have a family doctor
C. everybody can easily accept their illness
D. there are a lot of people in our society who are suffering from mental Illness
6. The word it “my family doctor pointed it out to me” refers to ....
A. symptom
B. depression
C. doctor
D. facts

RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for all first-class compartments. Second-class and third-
class coaches do not require reservations.

DINING: Trains that do not have first-class carts will not have a dining cart. Sandwich and beverage
carts will be in all trains.

BAGGAGE: Passengers may carry up to four pieces of luggage on the train. Additional baggage may
be checked.

7. For which of the following are reservations required?

A. First-class C. additional-class
B. Second-class D. Third-class

8. For which of the following are not reservations required?

A. First-class C. additional-class
B. Second-class D. Private-class

9. What will be available on all trains?

A. Reservations card C. Luggage
B. Sandwich and Beverage D. Dining cart

Attention Art Dealers!

The Hotel Grande is disposing of its fine art collection
by public auction this Saturday at 2 p.m. in
The Belvedere Auction Rooms
Private collectors and members of the public are also welcome to bid.
Our catalog may be viewed at www.belvedereauctions.com/hotelgrande

10. What is the purpose of this notice?

A. To inform people about an art exhibition.
B. To inform people about a recent fine art auction.
C. To solicit works of fine art.
D. To advise of a forthcoming auction of fine art.

11. According to the notice, what can people do online?

A. View information about the items being auctioned.
B. Monitor the progress of the auction.
C. Bid on items up for auction.
D. Buy items of fine art.

12. The word bid in “the public are also welcome to bid” refers to...
A. bargain C. give
B. sell D. take

November 4 - Attention All Staff:

Please be advised that there will be a fire drill on November 5th, at 2 p.m. When the fire alarm
sounds, please proceed to the designated assembly or meeting areas on St. John's Square and
Porter's Avenue in an orderly manner. Please be aware that the old assembly zone on Main
 Street has been abandoned. Please use the fire exits and do not attempt to operate the lift. Your
fire wardens, Jake Daniels and Alison Moyes will be on hand to offer you assistance and take a
headcount once the evacuation is complete.

13. What is the purpose of this memo?

A. To appoint fire wardens. C. To have all staff evacuate immediately
B. To notify staff of tomorrow's fire drill. D. To brief staff on safety regulations.

14. What area(s) should they all go to?

A. St. John's Square, Porter's Avenue and Main Street.
B. St. John's Square.
C. Main Street.
D. St. John's Square and Porter's Avenue.

Common Cold and Flu

Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold
or flu may make a difference in how long the flu lasts. That’s because the prescription drugs available for it need
to be taken soon after the illness sets in although the symptoms can be eased with over the counter medications.
As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come. Cold
symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens
often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And
in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more
severe than cold symptoms.

15. The word it refers to….

A. the throat
B. the Flu
C. the drugs
D. the body

16. According to the passage, knowing the cause of scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches ....
A. reduces the likelihood of catching cold
B. sometimes doesn’t help patients lessen the severity of symptoms
C. encourages patients to buy over-the-counter medications
D. will shorten the duration of the flu

17. What is NOT true about Cold symptoms?

A. Stuffy nose
B. Runny nose
C. Scratchy throat
D. Body aches

Muhammad ibn Zakariyā Rāzī (Al-Razi) (865-925), was a Persian physician, chemist, alchemist,
philosopher and scholar. He was the first to distinguish measles from smallpox. He also discovered
the chemical kerosene, as well as several other compounds. He became chief physician of Baghdad
and Rey hospitals. The eminent British historian, Edward Granville Browne (1862 - 1926), said that
Al-Razi was "probably the greatest and most original of all the physicians and one of the most prolific
as an author". Razi wrote over 200 scientific books and articles. Al-Razi, known as the "father of
pediatrics", was a great believer in experimental medicine. He wrote a book called The Diseases of
Children, which is probably the first ever to place pediatrics as a separate field of medicine.

18. What diseases had been classified by Al-Razi?

A. Measles and smallpox
B. Kerosene and Smallpox
C. Diarrhea and Measles
D. Typhoid and Measles
19. What is the name of the hospital in which Al Razi become the chief physician?
A. Bagdad Hospital C. Bagdad and Rey Hospital
B. Persian D. All of them are true

20. The statements below are true, except ….

A. Al Razi passed away at the age of 60 year old
B. Al Razi found that measles was different from smallpox
C. Al Razi wote a book entitled “ The Disease of Children”
D. Al Razi worked as chief physician at Persian Hospital