READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT AND CHOOSE THE LETTER A, B, C OR D TO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH OF THE NUMBERED BLANKS

SECTION 3: READING

Part 1: Read the following text and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or

phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

There are many reasons why taking regular time with our family is important. It (1) _____ a place to

listen, teach, learn, and express ourselves freely and safely. It provides (2) _____ to discuss family joys,

issues, and problems. Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening atmosphere. Moreover,

families are a (3) _____ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend time together to get

our feelings of belonging, our values, support and understanding. It helps (4) _____ family members together

and feel safe in today's world where (5) _____ can lead to family disintegration.

1. A. creates B. invents C. develops D. makes

2. A. opportunities B. conditions C. situations D. circumstances

3. A. attractive B. real C. deep D. basic

4. A. keep B. keeping C. kept D. with keeping

5. A. push B. press C. pressure D. pull

Part 2: Read the following text and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each

of the questions.

One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart and brain of which is the

microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of

tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts, industrial

robots can be switched from one job to another and can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots

have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly branching

from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the

exploration of oceans and outer space.

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. the industrial robot and its uses

B. a story about the industrial robot

C. the industrial robot and human factory workers

D. the advantages and disadvantages of the industrial robot

2. The word “accomplished” in this passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. influenced B. completed C. inspired D. discouraged

3. According to this passage, what has been the greatest use of the industrial robots so far?

A. carrying out medical tests

B. assembling mechanical components

C. construction and mining

D. exploring oceans and space

4. This passage would most likely be found in ______.

A. an entertainment magazine B. a medical journal

C. a book of short stories D. a popular science journal

5. The word “which” in this passage refers to ______.

A. step B. heart C. brain D. robot