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1. Read the text and answer the question below.
Restricting food access to mice increases levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which may also increase
motivation to exercise, according to a study published in The Journal of Endocrinology. The study
suggests that a surge in levels of appetite-promoting ghrelin, after a period of fasting, prompted mice
to initiate voluntary exercise. These novel findings indicate that better diet control, for example
limiting food intake to mealtimes or fasting intermittently, could help overweight people maintain a
more effective exercise routine, lose weight, and avoid debilitating complications such as diabetes and
heart disease.
Obesity is a costly and growing global health epidemic that needs more effective intervention
strategies to avoid serious complications including heart disease and diabetes. Food restriction and
regular exercise are the two main cost-effective strategies to prevent and treat obesity. However, the
condition is often associated with a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, such as snacking and
binge eating. Consequently, adhering to a regular exercise regime can be difficult due to an inability to
exercise for a prolonged period or a lack of motivation.
In this study, Dr Yuji Tajiri and colleagues from Kurume University School of Medicine in Japan
investigated the relationship between exercise and ghrelin levels in mice. Food intake and wheel-
running activity were compared in mice given free access to food and those fed only twice a day for a
limited time. Although both groups ate a similar amount of food, the restricted mice ran significantly
more. These findings suggest that ghrelin may play an important role in the motivation for both
feeding and exercise, in response to restricted eating plans.
Dr Tajiri comments, "Our findings suggest that hunger, which promotes ghrelin production, may also
be involved in increasing motivation for voluntary exercise, when feeding is limited. Therefore,
maintaining a healthy eating routine, with regular mealtimes or fasting, could also encourage
motivation for exercise in overweight people."
However, Dr. Tajiri cautions, "These findings and previous reports are based on animal studies, so
much more work is needed to confirm that this ghrelin response is also present in people. If it can be
established in clinical practice, it not only opens up new cost-effective diet and exercise strategies, but
may also indicate a new therapeutic application for ghrelin-mimicking drugs."
Society for Endocrinology. (2019). Limiting mealtimes may increase your motivation for exercise.Taken on August 30, 2021. from
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191019154000.htm.
The writer’s intention in writing the sentence “Obesity is a costly and growing global health epidemic
that needs more effective intervention strategies to avoid serious complications including heart
disease and diabetes.” in paragraph 2 is to ....
a. emphasize the need for careful research on the harms of being overweight
b. prove that obesity increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes
c. confirm that heart disease and diabetes are serious implications
d. pinpoint that obesity can lead to serious implications
e. exemplify the implications caused by obesity
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heart disease.
In which paragraph is it mentioned about the need for further research on ghrelin response on human?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
heart disease.
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What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?
a. To explain how ghrelin increases someone’s motivation to exercise
b. To report the procedure of a study on mice hormone conducted by Dr. Yuzi Tajiri
c. To inform a study on hormone which can raise someone’s desire to exercise
d. To motivate the readers to avoid being overweight by exercising and limiting their mealtimes
e. To reveal the relationship between hunger and ghrelin production
heart disease.
regular exercise are the two main cost-effective strategies to prevent and treat obesity. However,
the condition is often associated with a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits, such as snacking and
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The phrase cost-effective strategies can be best replaced by ….
a. common beliefs
b. practical purposes
c. beneficial influence
d. economical procedure
e. reliable method
5. The question is based on the following passage.
Supply chain weaknesses were brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially
for industries relying on electronics, as the flow of raw materials slowed or sometimes stopped. On top
of that, shifting consumer values and tougher environmental regulations have resulted in more people
buying hybrid vehicles. The batteries in these cars require rare metals that, depending on their
supplies, can have volatile and unpredictable prices. However, there are other scarce elements and
materials that may be used in smaller amounts in hybrid models versus conventional gas vehicles,
raising the question of how these vehicles really compare with regard to supply chain
vulnerabilities. Randolph Kirchain and colleagues wanted to develop a comprehensive comparison of
the elements and compounds that go into all the parts in gas-powered, self-charging hybrid and plug-
in hybrid cars, calculating each of the three vehicles' materials cost vulnerability.
The researchers collected information on the compounds in the more than 350,000 parts used to
build seven vehicles from the same manufacturer with different levels of electrification, including four
sedans and three sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Then, they calculated the amount of the 76 chemical
elements present, as well as a few other materials, in each car type. To develop a monetary metric for
vulnerability, the team considered the weight of each component, along with its average price and
price volatility between 1998 and 2015. The results showed that self-charging hybrid and plug-in
hybrid vehicles have twice the raw material cost risks. The largest contributors to the increase in cost
risks were battery-related elements, such as cobalt, nickel, graphite and neodymium. The researchers
say that as manufacturers ramp up electric vehicle production to meet demand, reducing raw material
cost risks with long-term supplier contracts, substituting some materials or recycling others will be a
good idea.
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American Chemical Society. (2021). Hybrid cars are twice as vulnerable to supply chain issues as gas-powered models. Taken on August 16, 2021
from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210728105731.htm.
According to the passage, due to the raw components, the buyers will find a hybrid vehicle ....
a. pricey
b. exorbitant
c. invaluable
d. overpriced
e. economical
raising the question of how these vehicles really compare with regard to supply chain vulnerabilities.
Randolph Kirchain and colleagues wanted to develop a comprehensive comparison of the elements
and compounds that go into all the parts in gas-powered, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars,
calculating each of the three vehicles' materials cost vulnerability.
good idea.
How does the author organize the ideas in paragraph 1 and 2?
a. Paragraph 2 exemplifies issues stated in paragraph 1.
b. Paragraph 2 contains solution to the issue addressed in paragraph 1.
c. Paragraph 2 asserts the weakness of hybrid vehicles explained in paragraph 1.
d. Paragraph 2 reveals the reasons behind the research on vehicles introduced in paragraph 1.
e. Paragraph 2 explains further about research on gas-powered and hybrid vehicles mentioned in
paragraph 1.
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good idea.
Which of the following best restates the underlined sentence in the first paragraph?
a. Stricter environmental laws and changing consumer behavior have impacted how people
buy hybrid vehicles.
b. Changing consumption patterns and stricter environmental laws have deceived hybrid vehicle
buyers.
c. Hybrid vehicle users have been disappointed by environmental rules and eco-friendly vehicle
trend.
d. Stricter environmental rules and changing market trends have urged people to use hybrid
vehicles.
e. Consumer values and tougher environmental rules reduce the purchase of hybrid vehicles.
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good idea.
The author would apparently agree that the relationship between environmental regulations and the
purchase of hybrid vehicles in paragraph 1 is similar to the phenomenon of ....
a. cars and traffic
b. oil and gas stations
c. people and vehicles
d. gasoline and transportation
e. modern life and electric cars
9. The text is for the following question.
(The story by Nevin Thompson originally appeared onGlobal Voices, on April 16, 2016)
By some counts, as many as three large earthquakes have struck Japan's western island of Kyushu
between April 14 and April 16. At least 37 people have died so far. Collapsed houses, flooding,
landslides, destroyed roads, and bridges—plus the possibility of an imminent volcanic eruption—have
combined to make this series of earthquakes Japan's worst natural disaster since the “Triple Disaster”
of March, 2011.
Ogawa Hajime, a journalist working with Mainichi News, notes that there were actually three, not
two—earthquakes. The latest quake occurred at 1:35 a.m. local time on Saturday, April 16. The
epicenter was once again located in the city of Kumamoto, but damage was reported throughout the
island, notably in the Kumamoto and Oita prefectures.
The village of Minami Aso, in eastern Kumamoto, at the foot of Mount Aso, Japan's largest active
volcano, was hit particularly hard. The earthquake, combined with heavy rains, caused landslides that
washed out roads. The town Uto, about 10 kilometers southwest of Kumamoto Prefecture, was also
reported to be hard hit by the earthquake. Heavy rains over the weekend have also caused massive
landslides that have wiped out roads, destroyed train tracks, and made life miserable for evacuees
stuck out in the open.
There are also reports that dams have been weakened, raising fears of collapse and subsequent
flooding of low-lying areas. While the number of casualties may likely rise, 37 people have been
reported dead thus far, with hundreds more wounded and tens of thousands left homeless. Up to one
hundred people were trapped under buildings. Even newer homes could not withstand the force of the
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tremors, and fire from ruptured gas lines engulfed many communities.
Tokyo Metropolitan University researcher Hidenori Watanave, who recently helped launch an
innovative mapping tool that examined the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami, used another tool
to examine the scale of the earthquakes occurring in northern Kyushu at this time. The second of the
three quakes, which occurred at 12:03 a.m. local time on Friday, April 15, was regarded to be the
“main quake”. The third quake that occurred early in the morning of April 16 caught everyone off
guard. Some experts have noted that there is no possible way to state when a “main” earthquake has
occurred. For now, many people in Japan are uneasily considering the possibility of whether or not
Mount Aso, Japan's largest active volcano, located right in the middle of the earthquake zone, will
erupt.
Thompson, N. (2016). Large Earthquakes Continue to Shatter Japan's Western Island of Kyushu. Taken on August 6, 2021 from
https://globalvoices.org/2016/04/16/large-earthquakes-continue-to-shatter-japans-western-island-of-kyushu/.
Paragraph 3 mainly discusses ….
a. the heavy rains in two areas in Japan
b. the earthquakes hitting many areas in Japan
c. the devastation in two different affected areas
d. the different condition between Minami Aso and Uto
e. the damage of all areas in Japan hit by the earthquakes
of March, 2011.
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erupt.
The following statement which is INCORRECT based on the passage above is …
a. All of the earthquakes occured on different days.
b. The total number of death toll would remain thirty-seven.
c. The earthquakes hitting Japan's western island of Kyushu were successive.
d. Heavy rains played a significant role in roads’ destruction in Minami Aso and Uto.
e. The effect of the earthquakes was suffered by those in the entire island of Kyushu.
of March, 2011.
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erupt.
Thompson, N. (2016). Large Earthquakes Continue to Shatter Japan's Western Island of Kyushu. Taken on August 6, 2021
from https://globalvoices.org/2016/04/16/large-earthquakes-continue-to-shatter-japans-western-island-of-kyushu/.
“Even newer homes could not withstand the force of the tremors, ….” (Paragraph 4)
The author’s intention in stating the information above is to ….
a. prove how fierce the natural disaster was
b. show how earthquakes in Japan cause damage
c. confirm how tremors could possibly hit newer homes
d. convince the readers to learn more about the earthquakes
e. inform buildings that could be destroyed by the earthquakes
of March, 2011.
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erupt.
Based on the passage above, which of the following were worried to happen next?
a. The increasing number of victims, a volcanic eruption, and landslides
b. An upcoming earthquake, landslides, and the increasing number of victims
c. The increasing number of victims, the worsening condition in lowlands, and a volcanic eruption
d. The worsening condition in lowlands, an upcoming earthquake, and the increasing number of
victims
e. A volcanic eruption, the worsening condition in lowlands, an upcoming earthquake, and landslides
13. Read the text and answer the question!
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects many different parts of the body. An
autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks itself because it cannot tell the
difference between healthy tissue and foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. Systemic lupus
erythematosus, or SLE, is the most common type of lupus and can affect multiple organs. While SLE
can occur in anyone, it is more common among Black and Latina women and women of childbearing
age (15 to 44). Ninety percent of people with lupus are women. Among women, Black and Latina
women are 2 to 3 times more likely than White women to develop lupus and have more severe disease
progression. In a study examining death rates among people with SLE, Black people had higher rates
of death than White people, and deaths occurred sooner after diagnosis. Among those with SLE, Black
people were significantly younger when they died than White people (average age of 52 vs. 64).
Lupus symptoms can show up in many different ways and are often mistaken for symptoms of other
diseases. This is why it can be hard to diagnose and is often called “the great imitator.” Lupus
symptoms can range from mild to life threatening, so early diagnosis and treatment by a
rheumatologist are important. People with SLE can have many different symptoms, including fatigue or
extreme exhaustion no matter how much they sleep, muscle and joint pain or swelling, skin rashes,
fever, hair loss, and recurring mouth sores. Additional symptoms or conditions can include sensitivity
to the sun, lung problems, chest pain when deep breathing, heart problems, kidney problems, memory
problems, fingers or toes turning blue, and eye diseases.
People with SLE can have periods of lupus symptoms called flares, followed by symptom-free
periods called remissions. They may have flares often, or years apart, throughout their life and with
varying severity. There is no cure for SLE, but many people with the disease can manage their
symptoms with proper treatment and lead a full, happy life. Getting an early diagnosis and getting
treatment are critical to preventing long-term consequences and managing symptoms.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Lupus Awareness. Accessed and adapted on January 31, 2021
from https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/features/lupus-awareness/index.htm.
The paragraph following the passage will most probably discuss ….
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a. symptoms of SLE
b. how to detect SLE early and treat it
c. how someone could suffer from SLE
d. how to get a happy life for people with severe SLE
e. the effective cure for people with SLE to fully recover
From the text, we know that ...
a. The symptoms of lupus can easily be identified by naked eyes.
b. Lupus happens to someone whose immune system malfunctions.
c. All the sufferers of lupus will need the same standard of treatment.
d. SLE doesn’t affect someone’s excretory organs, but respiratory ones.
e. Black people suffering from lupus can survive longer than white people.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Lupus Awareness. Accessed and adapted on January 31, 2021 from
https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/features/lupus-awareness/index.htm.
From paragraph 3, we can assume that people with SLE .…
a. have to get the proper treatment to recover from SLE
b. have to create their own happiness, so they can recover soon
c. can gain their happiness back after they are fully free from SLE
d. will hardly enjoy their life even if they find the appropriate treatment
e. will suffer from the symptoms in different severity throughout their life
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What is the best summary of the text above?
a. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects different parts of the body. The symptoms
sometimes are like those of other diseases, so some can’t be easily diagnosed. Every sufferer
may get different symptoms with different severity.
b. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Black and Latina
women are at the highest risk of the disease. The symptoms are often similar to those of other
diseases, making it hard to diagnose. People with SLE can have periods of lupus symptoms called
flares. SLE cannot be cured, but an early diagnosis and proper treatment help manage the
symptoms.
c. Lupus is a chronic disease that attacks the immune system. Black and Latina women are at the
highest risk of the disease. The sufferers may get different symptoms, which can range from mild
to life threatening. The symptoms can affect different organs.
d. Lupus affects many parts of the body. While SLE can occur in anyone, it is more common among
Black and Latina women and women of childbearing age (15 to 44). People with SLE will suffer
different signs and symptoms including fatigue or extreme exhaustion no matter how much they
sleep, muscle and joint pain or swelling, skin rashes, fever, hair loss, and recurring mouth sores.
Flares can also be suffered by them in a period of time.
e. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Most of the sufferers
are women. While SLE can occur in anyone, it is more common among Black and Latina women
and women of childbearing age (15 to 44). Flares followed by remissions may come during the
lifetime. The disease can’t be treated because there’s no cure.
Robot Teachers
If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the
top of the list. It's easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human
connection and creativity. But are we underestimating what robots can do? In some cases, they
already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more
comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for
robots in education after all?
British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so. And he even has a date for the robot takeover of
the classroom: 2027. He predicts robots will do the main job of transferring information and teachers
will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students' faces, movements and maybe even brain
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signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. It's not a popular opinion and it's unlikely
robots will ever have empathy and the ability to really connect with humans like another human can.
One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the
world, there aren't enough teachers and 9–16 per cent of children under the age of 14 don't go to
school. That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere and won't get
stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.
Those negative aspects of teaching are something everyone agrees on. Teachers all over the world
are leaving because it is a difficult job and they feel overworked. Perhaps the question is not 'Will
robots replace teachers?' but 'How can robots help teachers?' Office workers can use software to do
things like organise and answer emails, arrange meetings and update calendars. Teachers waste a lot
of time doing non-teaching work, including more than 11 hours a week marking homework. If robots
could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports, teachers would have more
time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best.
British Council Learn English. (n.d.). Robot Teachers. Accessed in July 19, 2022 from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/b1-
reading/robot-teachers.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Robots will play a key role in teaching while the main job is still done by human teachers.
b. We are underestimating what robots can do.
c. In some parts of the world, teachers leave their jobs for they make them feel overwhelmed.
d. Robots should help teachers, not replace them.
e. British education expert Anthony Seldon believes that robots will be able to identify students'
mood.
Robot Teachers
British education expert, Anthony Seldon, thinks so. And he even has a date for the robot takeover
of the classroom: 2027. He predicts robots will do the main job of transferring information and
teachers will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students' faces, movements and maybe
even brain signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. It's not a popular opinion and
it's unlikely robots will ever have empathy and the ability to really connect with humans like another
human can.
world, there aren't enough teachers and 9–16 percent of children under the age of 14 don't go to
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The writer’s attitude toward the topic of the passage is ….
a. supportive
b. concerned
c. pessimistic
d. informative
e. critical
19. Read the following text and answer the question!
Robot Teachers
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“But are we underestimating what robots can do?” (Paragraph 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
a. exaggerating
b. overestimating
c. overrating
d. belittling
e. commending
Robot Teachers
Which group of readers can take the positive side of the passage?
a. Education experts
b. Parents
c. Ministry of education
d. Teachers
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1. Read the text and answer the question below.

c. confirm that heart disease and diabetes are serious implications

d. pinpoint that obesity can lead to serious implications

e. exemplify the implications caused by obesity

2. Read the text and answer the question below.

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3. Read the text and answer the question below.

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What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?

a. To explain how ghrelin increases someone’s motivation to exercise

c. To inform a study on hormone which can raise someone’s desire to exercise

e. To reveal the relationship between hunger and ghrelin production

4. Read the text and answer the question below.

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The phrase cost-effective strategies can be best replaced by ….

5. The question is based on the following passage.

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6. The question is based on the following passage.

How does the author organize the ideas in paragraph 1 and 2?

a. Paragraph 2 exemplifies issues stated in paragraph 1.

b. Paragraph 2 contains solution to the issue addressed in paragraph 1.

c. Paragraph 2 asserts the weakness of hybrid vehicles explained in paragraph 1.

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7. The question is based on the following passage.

8. The question is based on the following passage.

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a. cars and traffic

b. oil and gas stations

c. people and vehicles

d. gasoline and transportation

e. modern life and electric cars

9. The text is for the following question.

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Paragraph 3 mainly discusses ….

a. the heavy rains in two areas in Japan

b. the earthquakes hitting many areas in Japan

c. the devastation in two different affected areas

d. the different condition between Minami Aso and Uto

e. the damage of all areas in Japan hit by the earthquakes

10. The text is for the following question.

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The following statement which is INCORRECT based on the passage above is …

a. All of the earthquakes occured on different days.

b. The total number of death toll would remain thirty-seven.

c. The earthquakes hitting Japan's western island of Kyushu were successive.

11. The text is for the following question.

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The author’s intention in stating the information above is to ….

a. prove how fierce the natural disaster was

b. show how earthquakes in Japan cause damage

c. confirm how tremors could possibly hit newer homes

d. convince the readers to learn more about the earthquakes

e. inform buildings that could be destroyed by the earthquakes

12. The text is for the following question.

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a. The increasing number of victims, a volcanic eruption, and landslides

b. An upcoming earthquake, landslides, and the increasing number of victims