Reading test 8 – Next Level English VN

Welcome to your Reading test 8

The Reading test takes place in 60 minutes including the time of answer checking. There are 3 sections (3 passages) and you will need to answer 40 questions for this test. The test will be automatically submitted when the time ends.

Questions 1-6

The reading Passage has seven paragraphs A-G. Which paragraph contains the following information? Write the correct letter A-G, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet

1. A new approach carried out in the UK

2. Reasons why twisty path and dykes failed

3. Illustration of an alternative Plan in LA which seems much unrealistic

4. Traditional way of tackling flood

5. Effort made in Netherlands and Germany

6. One project on a river benefits three nations

Questions 7-11

Complete the following summary of the paragraphs of Reading Passage, using no more than two words from the Reading Passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 7-11 on your answer sheet.

Flood makes river shorter than it used to be, which means faster speed and more damage to constructions on flood plain. Not only European river poses such threat but the same things happens to the powerful 7……………………….. in the US. In Europe, one innovative approach carried out by UK’s Environment Agency, for example a wetland instead of concrete walls is generated not far from the city of 8 ……………………….. to protect it from flooding. In 1995, Rhine flooded again and thousands of people left the country of 9 ……………………….. . A league of engineers suggested that cities should be porous, 10 ……………………….. set a good example for others. Another city devastated by heavy storms casually is 11 ……………………….., though its government pours billions of dollars each year in order to solve the problem.

10.

11.

Questions 12-13

Choose TWO correct letter, write your answers in boxes 12-13 on your answer sheet

What TWO benefits will the new approach in the UK and Austria bring to US according to this passage?

A. We can prepare before flood comes

B. It may stop the flood involving the whole area

C. Decrease strong rainfalls around Alps simply by engineering constructions

D. Reserve water to protect downstream towns

E. Store tons of water in downstream area

12.

13.

1 out of 3

Questions 14-18

The reading Passage has seven paragraphs A-I. Which paragraph contains the following information? Write the correct letter A-I, in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet.

14. Difference between bubble burst impacts by tulip and by high-tech shares

15. Spread of tulip before 17th century

16. Indication of money offered for rare bulb in 17th century

17. Tulip was treated as money in Holland

18. Comparison made between tulip and other plants

Questions 19-23

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 2? In boxes 19-23 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE if the statement is true

FALSE if the statement is false

NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

19. In 1624, all the tulip collection belonged to a man in Amsterdam.

20. Tulip was first planted in Holland according to this passage.

21. Popularity of Tulip in Holland was much higher than any other countries in 17th century.

22. Holland was the most wealthy country in the world in 17th century.

23. From 1630, Amsterdam Stock Exchange started to regulate Tulips exchange market.

Questions 24-27

Complete the following summary of the paragraphs of Reading Passage, using no more than two words from the Reading Passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 24-27 on your answer sheet.

Dutch concentrated on gaining independence by 24 ……………………….. against Spain in the early 17th century; consequently spare resources entered the area of 25 ………………………… Prosperous traders demonstrated their status by building great 26 ……………………….. and with gardens in surroundings. Attracted by the success of profit on tulip, traders kept looking for 27 ……………………….. and speculator for sale.

24.

25.

26.

27.

2 out of 3

Questions 28-31

Choose the correct letter. A, B, c or D.

Write your answers in boxes 37-40 on your answer sheet.

28. The main purpose of Ciadini’s research of writing is to ………………………..

A. explain the reason way researcher should investigate in person

B. explore the secret that why some people become the famous sales person

C. help people to sale products

D. prove maybe there is a science in the psychology of persuasion

29. Which of statement is CORRECT according to Ciadini‘s research methodology?

A. he checked data in a lot of latest books

B. he conducted this experiment in laboratory

C. he interviewed and contact with many sales people

D. he made lot phone calls collecting what he wants to know

30. Which of the followings is CORRECT according to towel experiment in the passage?

A. Different hotel guests act in a different response

B. Most guests act by idea of environment preservation

C. More customers tend to cooperate as the message requires than simply act environmentally

D. People tend to follow the hotel’s original message more

31. Which of the followings is CORRECT according to the candy shop experiment in the passage?

A. Presenting way affects diner’s tips

B. Regular customer gives tips more than irregulars

C. People give tips only when offered chocolate

D. Chocolate with bill got higher tips

Questions 32-35

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 3? In boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE if the Statement is true

FALSE if the statement is false

NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

32. Robert Cialdini experienced “principles of influence” himself in realistic life.

33. Principle of persuasion has different types in different countries.

34. In New Zealand, people tend to give tips to attendants after being served a chocolate.

35. Elder generation of New Zealand is easily attracted by extra service of restaurants by principle of reciprocity.

Questions 36-40

Use the information in the passage to match the category (listed A-E) with correct description below. Write the appropriate letters A-E in boxes 32-37 on answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

A. Reciprocity of scarcity

B. Authority

C. previous comment

D. Liking
E. Social Proof

36. Some expert may reveal qualification in front of clients.

37. Parents tend to say something that other kids are doing the same.

38. Advertisers ruthlessly exploit the limitation of chances

39. Use a familiar name in a survey.

40. Ask colleagues to offer a helping hand

3 out of 3