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 Situated on steep slopes, montane and watershed forests are especially important in ensuring 1. What information is the writer trying to
water flow and inhibiting erosion. Yet, during the1980s, montane formations suffrered the highest inform the readers about?
deforestation rate of tropical forests. A. The effects of erosion
B. The impact of deforestation
When the forests are cut down, less moisture is evapotranspired into the atmosphere resulting C. The decrease of rain forests
D. The excessive exploration of forest
in the formation of fewer rain clouds. Subsequently, there is a decline in rainfall, subjecting the area to
E. The issues of several tropical forests
drought. Today, the Madagascar is largely a red, treeless desert from generations of forest clearing with
fire. River flows decline and smaller amounts of quality water reach cities and agricultural lands.
Columbia, once second in the world with fresh water reserves, has fallen to 24th due to its extensive 2. Paragraphs 1 and 2 are related in that
deforestation over the past 30 years. Excessive deforestation around the Malaysian capital of Kuala paragraph 1 ...
Lumpur, combined with the dry conditions created by el Nino, triggered strict water rationing in 1998, A. argues for the meaning of tropical
forests of which facts are put in
and for the first time the city had to import water. paragraph 1
B. explores the causes of erosion of which
There is a serious concern that widespread deforestation could lead to a significant decline in effects are explained in paragraph 2
rainfall and trigger positive feedback-process increasing dessication for neighboring forest cover. The C. presents problems in tropical forests
newly dessicated forest becomes prone to devastating fires. Such fires materialized in 1997 and in 1998 which are exemplified in paragraph 2
in conjuntion with the dry conditions created by el Nino. Million acres burned as fires swept through D. states problems of deforestation of
which answer is given in paragraph 2
Indonesia, Brazil, Columbia, Central America, Florida and other places. The Woods Research Center E. provides detailed ideas for information
warned that more than 400,000 square kilometers of Brazilian Amazonia were highly vulnerable to fire described in paragraph 2
in 1998.
 Situated on steep slopes, montane and watershed forests are especially important in ensuring 3. The word “its” in “... has fallen to 24th
water flow and inhibiting erosion. Yet, during the1980s, montane formations suffrered the highest due to its extensive ...” (paragraph 2 line 5)
deforestation rate of tropical forests. refers to ....
A. Columbia
When the forests are cut down, less moisture is evapotranspired into the atmosphere resulting B. Australia
C. Malaysia
in the formation of fewer rain clouds. Subsequently, there is a decline in rainfall, subjecting the area to
D. Madagascar
drought. Today, the Madagascar is largely a red, treeless desert from generations of forest clearing with E. Kuala Lumpur
fire. River flows decline and smaller amounts of quality water reach cities and agricultural lands.
Columbia, once second in the world with fresh water reserves, has fallen to 24th due to its extensive
deforestation over the past 30 years. Excessive deforestation around the Malaysian capital of Kuala 4. The following will certainly occur if the
rate of deforestation increasingly takes
Lumpur, combined with the dry conditions created by el Nino, triggered strict water rationing in 1998, place in Kalimantan except ....
and for the first time the city had to import water. A. landslide will take place frequently
B. the rate of rainfall will decrease sharply
There is a serious concern that widespread deforestation could lead to a significant decline in C. temperature will increase significantly
rainfall and trigger positive feedback-process increasing dessication for neighboring forest cover. The D. the biodiversity of the forests will
remain undisturbed
newly dessicated forest becomes prone to devastating fires. Such fires materialized in 1997 and in 1998
E. water rationing will be tighter
in conjuntion with the dry conditions created by el Nino. Million acres burned as fires swept through
Indonesia, Brazil, Columbia, Central America, Florida and other places. The Woods Research Center
warned that more than 400,000 square kilometers of Brazilian Amazonia were highly vulnerable to fire
in 1998.
 Situated on steep slopes, montane and watershed forests are especially important in ensuring 5. What is the writer’s attitude like towards
water flow and inhibiting erosion. Yet, during the1980s, montane formations suffrered the highest deforestation?
deforestation rate of tropical forests. (A) Positive
(B) Anxious
When the forests are cut down, less moisture is evapotranspired into the atmosphere resulting (C) Ignorant
(D) Indifferent
in the formation of fewer rain clouds. Subsequently, there is a decline in rainfall, subjecting the area to
(E) Concerned
drought. Today, the Madagascar is largely a red, treeless desert from generations of forest clearing with
fire. River flows decline and smaller amounts of quality water reach cities and agricultural lands.
Columbia, once second in the world with fresh water reserves, has fallen to 24th due to its extensive
deforestation over the past 30 years. Excessive deforestation around the Malaysian capital of Kuala
Lumpur, combined with the dry conditions created by el Nino, triggered strict water rationing in 1998,
and for the first time the city had to import water.

There is a serious concern that widespread deforestation could lead to a significant decline in
rainfall and trigger positive feedback-process increasing dessication for neighboring forest cover. The
newly dessicated forest becomes prone to devastating fires. Such fires materialized in 1997 and in 1998
in conjuntion with the dry conditions created by el Nino. Million acres burned as fires swept through
Indonesia, Brazil, Columbia, Central America, Florida and other places. The Woods Research Center
warned that more than 400,000 square kilometers of Brazilian Amazonia were highly vulnerable to fire
in 1998.
TEXT It always
seems
impossible

2
until it's done
 The first ancient DNA sequences to be gathered – 3,400 base pairs from 2,400-year-old-Egyptian 6. With reference to the whole text, the
mummy – were a proof of principle. A full genome sequence would be far more informative-perhaps writer mainly deals with the topic on ....
explaining what killed King Tut, for instance. At present, Inuk’s is the only published ancient human A. DNA research on the Neanderthals
genome. However, a team led by Svante Paabo and Green at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary B. the past life of the Neanderthals
Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, will soon publish the complete genome sequence combined together C. the use of ancient DNA in
from several Neanderthals, from between 38,000 to 70,000 years ago. Anthropology
Neanderthals are not the only hominids whose genomes could be sequenced, says Willerslev. D. the role of DNA in fossil studies
Homo Erectus, a species that emerged in Africa about 2 million years ago, survived in East Asia until less E. engineering in the Max Planck Institute
than 100,000 years ago. If well-preserved bones can be found, a genome might be possible. Willer’s
laboratory has just received bones from Spain belonging to Homo Heidelbergensis, the predecessor to
Neanderthals. “We are basically starting on it now,” he says. If these genomes ever materialize – and 7. The writer is mainly of the opinion that
that’s a big deal – they could lead to a better understanding of how different hominid species are related, tracing ancient humans’ life using their
and when and where they branched off. If the genetic information is good enough, it may tell us DNA ....
something about the nature of past peoples – possibly even what they looked like. Ancient human A. is technologically possible though it has
genomes could give us insights into the evolution of our own species, explaining when genes involved in natural challenges
disease and higher cognitive skills emerged. B. promises a new horizon of
But DNA is not forever. As it ages, its long strands shred into smaller pieces. Eventually they understanding past illnesses
become too small to reassemble, and all information is lost. “There seems to be a time horizon of 100,000 C. is a new breakthrough in modern
years or so under most preservation conditions during which DNA survives,” Green says. Stephan anthropological studies
Schuster at Pensyllvania State University, who led the wholy mammoth genome project, thinks ancient D. provides a better picture of old peoples’
genomics is already plateauing. Large chunks of Inuk’s genome couldn’t be filled in because his DNA had DNA structures
crumbled into small pieces. “We will face an uphill battle in trying to apply this to a large number of human E. requiring a longer chain of complete
remains.” he says. DNA sequences
 The first ancient DNA sequences to be gathered – 3,400 base pairs from 2,400-year-old-Egyptian 8. The physical look of hominid species can
mummy – were a proof of principle. A full genome sequence would be far more informative-perhaps even be reconstructed using DNA
explaining what killed King Tut, for instance. At present, Inuk’s is the only published ancient human technology under the condition that ....
genome. However, a team led by Svante Paabo and Green at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary A. the DNA forms a solid fossil in good
Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, will soon publish the complete genome sequence combined together shape
from several Neanderthals, from between 38,000 to 70,000 years ago. B. the scientists are well informed about
Neanderthals are not the only hominids whose genomes could be sequenced, says Willerslev. the genes in the DNA
Homo Erectus, a species that emerged in Africa about 2 million years ago, survived in East Asia until less C. the sequence of the DNA pieces is
than 100,000 years ago. If well-preserved bones can be found, a genome might be possible. Willer’s systematic
laboratory has just received bones from Spain belonging to Homo Heidelbergensis, the predecessor to D. the DNA sequences can be easily
Neanderthals. “We are basically starting on it now,” he says. If these genomes ever materialize – and reassembled
that’s a big deal – they could lead to a better understanding of how different hominid species are related, E. there is a DNA professor
and when and where they branched off. If the genetic information is good enough, it may tell us
something about the nature of past peoples – possibly even what they looked like. Ancient human 9. Based on the text, the following would
genomes could give us insights into the evolution of our own species, explaining when genes involved in be the kind of information that could be
disease and higher cognitive skills emerged. revealed about ancient people through
But DNA is not forever. As it ages, its long strands shred into smaller pieces. Eventually they modern genome analyses, except ....
become too small to reassemble, and all information is lost. “There seems to be a time horizon of 100,000 A. typical illnesses
years or so under most preservation conditions during which DNA survives,” Green says. Stephan B. thinking potentials
Schuster at Pensyllvania State University, who led the wholy mammoth genome project, thinks ancient C. evolutionary phases
genomics is already plateauing. Large chunks of Inuk’s genome couldn’t be filled in because his DNA had D. migratory directions
crumbled into small pieces. “We will face an uphill battle in trying to apply this to a large number of human E. nutritional patterns
remains.” he says.
 The first ancient DNA sequences to be gathered – 3,400 base pairs from 2,400-year-old-Egyptian 10. Based on the text, soon Darwin’s
mummy – were a proof of principle. A full genome sequence would be far more informative-perhaps human evolution theory will be most
explaining what killed King Tut, for instance. At present, Inuk’s is the only published ancient human likely empirically validated if
genome. However, a team led by Svante Paabo and Green at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary contemporary DNA analyses are
Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, will soon publish the complete genome sequence combined together supported by the following factors,
from several Neanderthals, from between 38,000 to 70,000 years ago. except ....
Neanderthals are not the only hominids whose genomes could be sequenced, says Willerslev. A. more discovery of early human
Homo Erectus, a species that emerged in Africa about 2 million years ago, survived in East Asia until less remains
than 100,000 years ago. If well-preserved bones can be found, a genome might be possible. Willer’s B. modern genomic laboratories
laboratory has just received bones from Spain belonging to Homo Heidelbergensis, the predecessor to C. expertise associated with ancient
Neanderthals. “We are basically starting on it now,” he says. If these genomes ever materialize – and DNA
that’s a big deal – they could lead to a better understanding of how different hominid species are related, D. better management in fossil
and when and where they branched off. If the genetic information is good enough, it may tell us excavation
something about the nature of past peoples – possibly even what they looked like. Ancient human E. availability of complete ancient
genomes could give us insights into the evolution of our own species, explaining when genes involved in human genomes
disease and higher cognitive skills emerged.
But DNA is not forever. As it ages, its long strands shred into smaller pieces. Eventually they
become too small to reassemble, and all information is lost. “There seems to be a time horizon of 100,000
years or so under most preservation conditions during which DNA survives,” Green says. Stephan
Schuster at Pensyllvania State University, who led the wholy mammoth genome project, thinks ancient
genomics is already plateauing. Large chunks of Inuk’s genome couldn’t be filled in because his DNA had
crumbled into small pieces. “We will face an uphill battle in trying to apply this to a large number of human
remains.” he says.
THIS
IS
TEXT 3
MY
YEAR
 Line Police in New Jersey believe they have solved one of the longest running murder cases in 11. What is the main idea of the passage?
the state’s history: the disappearance of five Newark city’s teenagers in 1978. After tracking leads for 32 A. Site of the murder is an important clue
years, two men were arrested and charged with herding the teens at the gunpoint into into a row house, B. The weapons of the murderer had a
significant role
tying them up and torching the building, setting a blaze so fiercely. Police say the bodies were C. The body is the key piece of evidence
incinerated, destroying any evidence. Now prosecutors have a difficult task. Prove the teens were D. The prosecutors were the key elements of
murdered when their bodies were never found. the case
Murders without bodies were long considered one of the most complex challenges in the legal E. The time of the murder was the main key of
the case
prosecution, though advances in technology have made the once-thinkable more probable. The absence
of the piece of evidence – the corpse – poses unique problems for both prosecutors and defense attorneys,
according to Thomas “Tad” Dibiase, a Washington based lawyer who runs a website chronicling “ no 12. The author mentions all of the following
about the new Jersey case, except ....
body “ murder. He said the majority of such cases end in conviction or guilty pleas. “The body can tell A. it was the longest running murder case in
you how the murder occurred,” he said. “It can tell you where the murdered occurred, so by taking away the US
the body you take away all those elements from a case – that makes it enormously difficult.” B. the site of the fire is now a housing complex
The new Jersey case was initially treated as a missing person’s case and no connection was made C. the case files were lost in a court house flood
D. it was originally treated as a missing
between the fire and the teens’ disappearance. In the decades, any clues have been all but obliterated. The
person’s case
site of the fire is now a housing complex and additional case files were reportedly lost in a courthouse E. the case had a connection with the fire and
flood. the teens’ disappearance
 Line Police in New Jersey believe they have solved one of the longest running murder cases in 13. What can be inferred from the passage about
the state’s history: the disappearance of five Newark city’s teenagers in 1978. After tracking leads for 32 the New Jersey case?
years, two men were arrested and charged with herding the teens at the gunpoint into into a row house, A. The prosecutors have enough evidence
B. The convicts need to find a good lawyer
tying them up and torching the building, setting a blaze so fiercely. Police say the bodies were C. The case needs to be closed
incinerated, destroying any evidence. Now prosecutors have a difficult task. Prove the teens were D. The murderers will never be put into trials
murdered when their bodies were never found. E. The case was still a mystery
Murders without bodies were long considered one of the most complex challenges in the legal
prosecution, though advances in technology have made the once-thinkable more probable. The absence 14. In line 14 the word “obliterated” is closest in
meaning to ....
of the piece of evidence – the corpse – poses unique problems for both prosecutors and defense attorneys,
A. eliminated Destroy, wipe out, obliterated
according to Thomas “Tad” Dibiase, a Washington based lawyer who runs a website chronicling “ no B. preserved Conserve, protect, maintain
body “ murder. He said the majority of such cases end in conviction or guilty pleas. “The body can tell C. terminated End, finish, stop
you how the murder occurred,” he said. “It can tell you where the murdered occurred, so by taking away D. scattered Disperse, separate
E. concluded Terminate, Come to an end
the body you take away all those elements from a case – that makes it enormously difficult.”
The new Jersey case was initially treated as a missing person’s case and no connection was made 15. From the text we may conclude that ....
between the fire and the teens’ disappearance. In the decades, any clues have been all but obliterated. The A. the case still needed a further investigation
site of the fire is now a housing complex and additional case files were reportedly lost in a courthouse B. the proofs of the case had been clear
flood. C. it was a common case in the US
D. it was not a murder case
E. the case could not be solved
TEXT 4
If you can
dream it,
you can
do it.
Text 4.
School officials in Anaheim are trying out a new high-tech solution in an effort to get truant kids
back in the classroom. Around 75 Anaheim Unified High School students who have four or more
unexcused absences will be tracked by a GPS device, according to the Orange County Register. The
program was the first for California. Students and parents can be a volunteer in an effort to avoid
prosecution and fines of up to $2.000.
“The idea is for this not to feel like a punishment but an intervention to help them develop a better
habit and get to school,” Miller Sylvan, Regional Director for AIM Truancy Solutions, told the Register.
Sylvan told the Register that the GPS is not attached to students to avoid any stigma. Instead they carry it
like a cell phone and are required to interact with it throughout the school day. Each morning they get an
automated reminder to attend school. Then, five times a week to see how they are doing and help them
find effective ways to make sure they get to class on time.
Schools lose about $35 per day for each absent student. The GPS program costs about $8 per
day. In cities that have tried the program such as Baltimore and San Antonio, average attendance of
truant students jumped from 77% up to 95 percent, the Register reported.

16. It can be inferred from the text that 17. The word it in paragraph 2 18. The passage mainly discusses ....
the device .... refers to .... A. how to operate a high-tech device
A. enables schools to cut down their (A) a phone for learning
expenses (B) any stigma B. Process truant students who have
B. makes all truant students attend (C) a school unexcused absences
classes (D) the mechanic C. an attempt to make some students
C. is capable of making schools lose (E) the GPS diligent to attend classes
money D. schools that volunteer in an effort
D. possibly makes a student have a to help students
stigma E. school officials worrying about
E. serves as an effective instructional truant students
medium
Text 4.
School officials in Anaheim are trying out a new high-tech solution in an effort to get truant kids
back in the classroom. Around 75 Anaheim Unified High School students who have four or more
unexcused absences will be tracked by a GPS device, according to the Orange County Register. The
program was the first for California. Students and parents can be a volunteer in an effort to avoid
prosecution and fines of up to $2.000.
shame
“The idea is for this not to feel like a punishment but an intervention to help them develop a better
disgrace told the Register.
habit and get to school,” Miller Sylvan, Regional Director for AIM Truancy Solutions,
Sylvan told the Register that the GPS is not attached to students to avoid any stigma. Instead they carry it
like a cell phone and are required to interact with it throughout the school day. Each morning they get an
automated reminder to attend school. Then, five times a week to see how they are doing and help them
find effective ways to make sure they get to class on time.
Schools lose about $35 per day for each absent student. The GPS program costs about $8 per
day. In cities that have tried the program such as Baltimore and San Antonio, average attendance of
truant students jumped from 77% up to 95 percent, the Register reported.

19. The word “fines” in the text has 20. The device is not attached to
closest meaning to students ....
....... A. for an adult coach to monitor him/her
A. satisfactions Contentment B. in order not to make him embarrassed
B. penalties Sanction, fine C. to stigmatize one who often plays
C. excuses Justification, reason truant
D. grades Score, range D. in case he/she uses it for other
E. exams Test., examination purposes
E. in order to make him feel lonely