OLIMPUS 3 (English) REVIEWER

Level C

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions from 1-5.

How are hurricanes named? Once identified, they are given names from a list (1) drawn up

by the US Weather Service. For many years, the hurricanes were given only female names. In 1979,

(2) protest from feminists led to these violent tropical storms being given both male and female

names. These names are in equal (3) proportions. Since hurricanes occur rather frequently, this list

of names is reused every few years. However, there are (4) cases where the names are not repeated.

Some hurricanes have turn out to be truly (5) horrendous such as Hugo of 1989 and Andrew

of 1992. These powerful hurricanes with accompanying strong winds, flooding, tornadoes, and

enormous tidal waves caused much damage to man and nature.

Adapted from “Hurricanes” by Robert Matthews

1. How are hurricanes named? Once identified, they are given names from a list
drawn up by theUS Weather Service. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. prepared
B. designed
C. published
D. explained

2. In 1979, protest from feminists led to these violent tropical storms being given both
male andfemale names? What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. doubts
B. objections
C. arguments
D. disappointments

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3. These names are in equal proportions. Since hurricanes occur rather
frequently, this list ofnames is reused every few years. What is the meaning of
the underlined word?
A. parts
B. numbers
C. divisions
D. partitions

4. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

However, there are cases where the names are not repeated.
A. absences
B. instances
C. oversights
D. differences

5. Some hurricanes have turn out to be truly horrendous such as Hugo of 1989
and Andrew of1992.
A. tearful
B. painful
C. restrictive
D. destructive

6. I am so tempted to buy that sequined evening gown. Do you think five thousand dollars
a huge sum of money to splurge on it?
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. were

7. The injured pedestrian by the time the paramedics arrived at the scene of
accident.
A. died
B. was dying
C. had died
D. had been dead

8. If Kenny to his mother earlier, she would not have been so angry.
A. apologized
B. was apologizing
C. had apologized
D. would apologize

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9. Children are not allowed on this ride they are accompanied by an adult.
A. if
B. except
C. until
D. unless

10. I am confident of scoring a distinction for Higher Chinese as I have always been good
it.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. over

11. When Michael saw a young lady struggling to change her punctured tyre along the road,
he
to lend her a helping hand.
A. pulled in
B. pulled over
C. pulled out
D. pulled through

12. Grandmother’s health has to the point that she could no longer get out of
bed.
A. declined
B. depreciated
C. deteriorated
D. degenerated

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Graphic-Stimulus Comprehension
Study the advertisement carefully and answer the questions from 13 – 15.

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Answer the following questions:

13. Which of the following is NOT included in the ticket?

A. Singapore Flyer is NOT included in the ticket
B. Dining voucher at selected restaurants
C. 50% discount on Ben and Jerry of Dreams
D. Entry to the galleries at Journey of Dreams

14. To qualify for the grand draw to win air tickets, one must .
A. pay for tickets at $29.50
B. complete the Activity Passport correctly
C. go through the craft workshops to search for answer
D. submit the Activity Passport at the Guest Service Lounge

15. A group of teenagers visiting the Singapore Flyer on weekend will .

A. enjoy two cocktails at the same price of one
B. receive the “Icons of the World” Activity Passport
C. be guaranteed of participation in the craft workshops
D. see the models of symbolic landmarks from around the world

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Answer Key

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. D

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