Reading Comprehension Practice

ANSWER SHEET

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Reading Comprehension Practice

Directions: Read the following passages in Chinese. Each of them is followed

by a number of questions in English. For each question, choose the most
appropriate answer, and record on the Answer sheet.

Public sign for question 1.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

1. Where would you most likely see the sign?

(A) In a park
(B) In a library
(C) On a bus
(D) In a cafeteria

Poster for questions 2 and 3.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

2. What is the poster about?

(A) Family togetherness
(B) Good health
(C) New Year greetings
(D) Children’s education

3. What does “ ” (“ ”) mean?

(A) End of the year
(B) Whole year
(C) Beginning of the year
(D) Every year

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Note for questions 4 and 5.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

4. What could be the father’s occupation?

(A) The father could be a doctor.
(B) The father could be a patient.
(C) The father could be a student.
(D) The father could be a teacher.

5. Where could the mother be right now?

(A) The mother could be in the hospital.
(B) The mother could be at her home.
(C) The mother could be in a school.
(D) The mother could be in a restaurant.

Advertisement for question 6.

[Traditional-character version]

555-586-1234
[Simplified-character version]

555-586-1234

6. What should the tutor teach?

(A) The tutor should teach Chinese and English.
(B) The tutor should teach mathematics, Chinese, and English.
(C) The tutor should teach Chinese, English, and mathematics.
(D) The tutor should teach English and mathematics, and preferably
Chinese as well.

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Sign for questions 7 and 8.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

7. Where would the sign most likely appear?

(A) On a bus
(B) In a library
(C) In a theatre
(D) At a high school football game

8. What is the purpose of the sign?

(A) To inform people that they cannot sit wherever they want
(B) To inform people that there are no more available seats
(C) To inform people where not to sit
(D) To inform people of the business hours

Passage for questions 9 through 11.

[Traditional-character version]

1. (x) 2. ()

6555.6555

[Simplified-character version]
/

3 15 9 30

1. (x) 2. ()
/
6555.6555

2008 3 10

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9. What kind of document is this?

(A) This is a notification for a test.
(B) This is an ad for a construction company.
(C) This is a notification for a scheduled interview.
(D) This is a notification to tell someone that he is hired.

10. The company is most impressed by the applicant’s ______________.

(A) test scores
(B) professional knowledge
(C) degrees
(D) interview results

11. Which statement is correct?

(A) The interview is scheduled for March 15 at 10:00 pm.
(B) The applicant is seeking a position in the human resources department.
(C) The applicant has work experience in the past.
(D) The applicant must contact Ms. Chen before March 15.

Note for questions 12 and 13.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

2007 12 22

12. Why did Wang Xiaoping write this note?

(A) To explain why she is good friends with her neighbor
(B) To explain why she can’t make it to work today
(C) To say that she is ill and in the hospital
(D) To say that her father is out of town

13. What is Wang Xiaoping’s occupation?

(A) Wang Xiaoping is a doctor.
(B) Wang Xiaoping is a nurse.
(C) Wang Xiaoping is a manager.
(D) Wang Xiaoping is a sales clerk.

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Passage for questions 14 and 15.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

“ ”
“ ”

14. Regarding the wife, which expression is correct?

(A) She likes to sell stuff.
(B) She is tall and fat.
(C) She is a salesperson.
(D) She likes to buy stuff.

15. What does “ ” mean?

(A) Days of spring and fall
(B) Seasons of spring and fall
(C) Year(s)
(D) Age

Passage for questions 16 through 18.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

15

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16. These are the policies likely to be seen at a ________.

(A) restaurant
(B) bookstore
(C) reading room
(D) classroom

17. What item do you need to enter the room?

(A) Notebook
(B) Pen
(C) Student I.D.
(D) Newspaper/magazine

18. Which of the following is correct?

(A) Students from other schools can enter the reading room.
(B) Students are allowed to take notes.
(C) The reading material in the room can be taken out of the room.
(D) Noise is allowed as long as it is within the room.

E-mail for questions 19 and 20.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
:

: 2007 12 10

555-0118 [email protected]

19. What is this e-mail mainly about?

(A) Finding a Chinese tutor
(B) Finding a language partner
(C) Finding a boyfriend
(D) Finding a girlfriend

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20. Which statement below is correct about the sender?

(A) He is studying Chinese and English.
(B) He is looking for someone who speaks Chinese.
(C) He will pay.
(D) He does not care if the respondent is a man or a woman.

Passage for questions 21 through 24.

[Traditional-character version]

1. 300
2. 370 ºF
3.
24

[Simplified-character version]

1. 300
2. 370 ºF
3.
24

21. Where would this passage most likely appear?

(A) In front of a food store
(B) In a butcher shop
(C) On the packaging of a food item
(D) In a newspaper

22. What is the purpose of the passage?

(A) To advertise a new food
(B) To remind people of the expiration date
(C) To tell how to make a dish
(D) To tell people how to use a certain product

23. Which item is not mentioned in the passage?

(A) Salt
(B) Vinegar
(C) Flour
(D) MSG

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24. Which statement is correct?

(A) The packaged product lasts two years.
(B) The packaged product should be stored in direct sunlight.
(C) Water cannot be added to make this dish.
(D) The temperature when cooking with this packaged product should be
over 370 degrees.

Degree certificate for questions 25 and 26.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
,

25. When did the degree recipient start going to college?

(A) May 1974
(B) June 1996
(C) September 1992
(D) July 1996

26. What is the degree recipient’s major?

(A) Foreign language
(B) French language and literature
(C) Chinese language and literature
(D) Language and culture

Article for questions 27 through 29.

[Traditional-character version]

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[Simplified-character version]

27. What issue is presented in the text?

(A) Problems refrigerators can cause
(B) How refrigerators affect people’s daily lives
(C) The convenience refrigerators have brought to people
(D) How refrigerators affect people’s health

28. What kinds of pollution could be caused by placing the refrigerator in the
bedroom?
(A) Electric and air
(B) Chemical and air
(C) Chemical and noise
(D) Noise and water

29. Why do experts recommend that people take refrigerators out of their
bedrooms?
(A) Bedrooms are too small.
(B) It is for convenience.
(C) It makes bedrooms look bad.
(D) It is for health reasons.

Letter for questions 30 through 32.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

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:
2006 4 10

30. How long has Xiao Wen been in the United States?
(A) Somewhere between 10 and 20 years
(B) Several decades
(C) Less than 10 years
(D) 2 months

31. What is Xiao Wen’s main reason for going back to China?
(A) Visit grandfather
(B) Business travel
(C) Visit friends
(D) Tour

32. Where does Xiao Wen live currently?

(A) United States
(B) China
(C) Suzhou
(D) Shanghai

Advertisement for questions 33 through 35.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

$1800
555-627-3794

33. How many bedrooms are there in this apartment?

(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

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34. What kind of people definitely cannot rent the apartment?

(A) Couples with kids
(B) Female students
(C) Smokers
(D) Couples without kids

35. Which of the following descriptions of the apartment’s amenities is correct?

(A) Comes with furniture, but no water or electricity
(B) No furniture or carpet
(C) Comes with a washing machine
(D) Safe, but transportation is inconvenient

Sign for questions 36 and 37.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
2008 350 22 36 23

36. Where would the sign most likely appear?

(A) In a clock shop
(B) In a gym
(C) On a gigantic building
(D) On an envelope

37. What is the purpose of the sign?

(A) To advertise a clock
(B) To remind people of an event that will soon occur
(C) To post a news article
(D) To tell the time

News article for questions 38 through 42.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
“ 17 ”
16 226

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500 1000 5000 800

38. Where did this competition take place?

(A) Yunhai
(B) Hong Kong
(C) Taiwan
(D) Shanghai

39. Which event did not take place at the previous competition?
(A) 500 meters
(B) 800 meters
(C) 1,000 meters
(D) 5,000 meters

40. What kind of entertainment will be provided

(A) Popular Hong Kong musical
(B) Traditional South Chinese concert
(C) Taiwan folk performance
(D) Shanghai ballet

41. Where was the 16th champion team from?

(A) Shanghai
(B) Hong Kong
(C) Taiwan
(D) Not mentioned

42. Which statement is correct?

(A) There are 226 teams competing.
(B) The Shanghai Qingshan dragon boating team has a long history.
(C) Most competitors have very high skill.
(D) The Hong Kong Mingzhu team won this competition.

Passage for questions 43 and 44.

[Traditional-character version]

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[Simplified-character version]

43. What is the main topic of the text?

(A) How much water one should drink
(B) How to drink water correctly
(C) The best time to drink water
(D) How water affects health

44. What does “ ” mean?

(A) Do not drink water when your stomach is empty.
(B) If people drink water in the morning, it must be on an empty stomach.
(C) People should drink water on an empty stomach.
(D) People drink water on a very empty stomach.

Passage for questions 45 through 47.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

70 80
90
80
90

45. In the 1980s, which was not a common item that newlyweds purchased?
(A) Washing machines
(B) Color televisions
(C) Black and white televisions
(D) Cassette players

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46. In which decade were bicycles popular purchases for newlyweds?

(A) The ’90s
(B) The ’80s
(C) The ’70s
(D) The ’60s

47. During the ’90s, which item became a necessity for newlyweds?
(A) Video recorders
(B) Computers
(C) Family theatres
(D) Refrigerators

Story for questions 48 through 51.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

“ ”
“
?” “
”

“ ”
“
” “
”

48. Xiao Zhang is an athlete on which team?

(A) Beijing basketball team
(B) Shanghai basketball team
(C) Beijing tennis team
(D) Shanghai tennis team

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49. Why is the mom proud?

(A) Her husband placed first.
(B) Her son always places first.
(C) Her husband and son both have placed first.
(D) Her son outperformed her husband.

50. Which of the following statements regarding Lao Zhang is correct?

(A) He has placed first.
(B) He has placed in the top three.
(C) He has never gotten in the top three.
(D) He has placed third.

51. Why did the parents think their son placed first?
(A) Xiao Zhang lied in a letter he wrote.
(B) Lao Zhang read the letter wrong.
(C) Xiao Zhang put a comma in the wrong place in the letter.
(D) Xiao Zhang was winning at first, but lost at the end.

Passage for questions 52 through 55.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

52. What can be inferred from the first sentence?

(A) China has the Great Wall and Beijing duck.
(B) The Great Wall and Beijing duck are very famous.
(C) It’s regretful that I didn’t eat Beijing duck.
(D) Good men must go to the Great Wall.

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53. Regarding the capital of China, which statement is correct?

(A) The capital of the Ming Dynasty is Nanjing, and the next dynasty’s
capital is Beijing.
(B) The Ming Dynasty had two capitals, first in Nanjing and then in
Beijing.
(C) The Ming Dynasty had two capitals, Nanjing and Beijing.
(D) The Ming Dynasty had two capitals, first in Beijing and then in
Nanjing.

54. Which description of Beijing duck is false?

(A) Nice-smelling and crisp
(B) Thin skin and tender meat
(C) Thin skin and lean meat
(D) A lot of fat but not greasy

55. What is the main topic of this passage?

(A) The smell of Beijing duck
(B) People who eat Beijing duck
(C) The history behind Beijing duck and its characteristics
(D) Famous places that serve Beijing duck

Story for questions 56 through 60.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
“ ”
“
”

“ ” “ ”
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“ ”
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56. What is this article mainly about?

(A) The history behind a food
(B) A proverb regarding a food
(C) The biography of a person
(D) The development of a food

57. How old is this particular type of baozi?

(A) 14 years
(B) About 16 years
(C) 90 years
(D) Over 100 years

58. Who named the food “goubuli?”

(A) The boss
(B) The boy himself
(C) Everyone
(D) Parents

59. Which statement is correct?

(A) His boss’s restaurant was not famous.
(B) The boss was very patient.
(C) The boy opened a restaurant with his former boss.
(D) The boy learned how to make baozi very quickly.

60. What does the saying at the end of the story mean?
(A) One cannot eat baozi in Tianjin.
(B) There are no baozi in Tianjin.
(C) When in Tianjin, one must eat baozi.
(D) Everyone in Tianjin enjoys baozi.

Passage for questions 61 through 64.

[Traditional-character version]

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[Simplified-character version]

750 960 72
9000 10 3
52 6

61. How many meters is the Imperial Palace from the north to the south?
(A) 9,000
(B) 960
(C) 750
(D) 720,000

62. The main gate of the Imperial Palace faces ________.

(A) east
(B) south
(C) west
(D) north

63. How long is the wall that surrounds the Imperial Palace?
(A) 52 meters
(B) 3 kilometers
(C) 10 meters
(D) 6 meters

64. What function does the southern complex of the Imperial Palace serve?
(A) The Emperor and family members’ workplace
(B) The Emperor and family members’ living area
(C) The Emperor’s family members’ living area
(D) The Emperor’s workplace

Advertisement for questions 65 through 68.

[Traditional-character version]

www.shunmeikeyun.com

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[Simplified-character version]

$60/$45 ( ) $110/$80 ( )
( )
400
(555)555-3062; (555) 555-0190 ( )
www.shunmeikeyun.com

65. What kind of business does this advertise?

(A) Restaurant
(B) Long-distance bus
(C) Insurance company
(D) Public restroom

66. Which statement is correct?

(A) People must buy tickets before boarding the bus.
(B) Lunch is free for people with birthdays on that day.
(C) Passengers without reservations sit at the front of the bus.
(D) A bathroom is available on the bus.

67. Who may ride the bus for free?

(A) 2-year-olds
(B) Kids about 2 years old
(C) Kids older than 2 years old
(D) 2-year-olds and under

68. How much does a round-trip ticket cost for an adult?

(A) $45
(B) $60
(C) $80
(D) $110

Passage for questions 69 and 70.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
24
3000

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69. What kind of advertisement is this?

(A) A help-wanted ad
(B) A dating ad
(C) A job-seeker ad
(D) A public notice

70. Which statement is not correct?

(A) The man is graduating this year.
(B) He has good computer skills.
(C) He is proficient at writing both in English and Chinese.
(D) He is looking for a job that pays more than 3,000 yuan a month.

News article for questions 71 through 73.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
, 10˚C
4˚C 12˚C
10˚C

71. What was the highest temperature for the last few days in the city?
(A) 4˚C
(B) 10˚C
(C) Above 10˚C
(D) 12˚C

72. What is the average temperature to indicate the arrival of spring?

(A) 10˚C
(B) Above 10˚C
(C) 12˚C
(D) About 10˚C

73. Why do experts suggest that people should exercise outdoors?

(A) Because the weather is dry and humid
(B) Because the temperature is appropriate
(C) Because people can get dehydrated
(D) Because people can drink more water

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Passage for questions 74 through 76.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

74. What does “ ” mean?

(A) Something that must be bought immediately
(B) Something that is necessary
(C) Something that will come along whether you want it or not
(D) Something that is wanted

75. Which statement is correct?

(A) A lot of students have cell phones.
(B) A lot of people sell cell phones at school.
(C) A lot of students get cell phones from their parents.
(D) Students have to turn off their cell phones in classes.

76. What concerns people the most about using cell phones?
(A) How cell phones are useful
(B) Where to buy cell phones
(C) The necessity of cell phones
(D) The pros and cons of cell phones

Passage for questions 77 through 79.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
2:00
,

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77. What kind of passage is this?

(A) Advertisement
(B) Announcement
(C) Sports news
(D) Poster

78. Why was the soccer game rescheduled?

(A) Some soccer players were not available.
(B) There were conflicts with classes.
(C) Weather conditions were unfavorable.
(D) Students had to go to their classes.

79. Which statement is correct?

(A) The soccer game was postponed until further notice.
(B) The time of the game will be posted on Tuesday.
(C) It has been snowing for several days.
(D) The classes and the game are all cancelled this Friday.

Advertisement for questions 80 through 83.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

“ ” 16 20
6 6 4 7 8

80. Where is the Huamei Cultural Center located?

(A) Beijing
(B) Nanjing
(C) America
(D) Shanghai

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81. How old do you have to be to be in the program?

(A) Younger than 16 or older than 20
(B) 16 or 20 years old
(C) Between 16 and 20
(D) Everyone is eligible

82. Where is the camp located this year?

(A) Beijing
(B) Shanghai
(C) Nanjing
(D) Hangzhou

83. Which activity is not included at the camp?

(A) Watching performances
(B) Participating in competitions
(C) Visiting places
(D) Sampling local delicacies

Advertisement for questions 84 through 87.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]
5 15
5 31 6 15

84. Who sponsors this camp?

(A) A sport school
(B) A basketball team
(C) A group of professional coaches
(D) Several famous basketball players

85. When does the camp start?

(A) May 15
(B) May 31
(C) June 15
(D) July 18

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86. Which levels are offered at the camp?

(A) Elementary
(B) Intermediate
(C) Advanced
(D) All levels are offered

87. Who were invited to be the guest coaches?

(A) Professional coaches
(B) Famous athletes
(C) Two experienced counselors
(D) Basketball fans

Passage for questions 88 through 91.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

“ ” “ ”

88. What kind of family is this passage mainly about?

(A) A couple with one child
(B) A couple who can have children but don’t want to
(C) Two people in one family
(D) A couple who wants children but can’t have them

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89. Which of the following is not a reason for the couple to be “ ”?

(A) The couple doesn’t want to care for a child.
(B) The wife wants a good career.
(C) They want a new lifestyle.
(D) All of the above.

90. What does “ ”(“ ”)

mean?
(A) Women worry about who they should depend on.
(B) Women became independent.
(C) Women should not depend on their husbands.
(D) Women have no one to depend on.

91. From the context, what does “ ” (“ ”) mean?

(A) Couples without children can separate more easily.
(B) What happens to the children when parents divorce?
(C) Two people want to enjoy life.
(D) Modern women don’t want to get married.

E-mail for questions 92 through 94.

[Traditional-character version]

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[Simplified-character version]

NBA ——
: 2006 12 10

1980 2.08
1.88 2.26
“ ” 1.90 4
6
NBA 9 1997
2002 , CBA
NBA
?

92. Who was once the captain of the Chinese national basketball team?
(A) Yao Ming
(B) Yao Ming’s father
(C) Yao Ming’s mother
(D) Yao Ming’s girlfriend

93. When did Yao Ming learn about the NBA?

(A) When he was 4 years old
(B) When he was 6 years old
(C) When he entered the Shanghai Junior Sports School
(D) When he came to the United States

94. When did Yao Ming join the NBA?

(A) 1980
(B) 1981
(C) 1997
(D) 2002

Passage for questions 95 and 96.

[Traditional-character version]

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[Simplified-character version]
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95. What is the topic of the passage?

(A) Chinatowns of the world
(B) Chinatowns in New York
(C) Development of Chinatowns
(D) Chinatowns in the United States

96. Which statement is true?

(A) All Chinese people live in Chinatowns.
(B) There are many different restaurants in Chinatown in San Francisco.
(C) There are only two Chinatowns in the United States.
(D) Everyone who does business in Chinatown is Chinese.

Passage for questions 97 and 98.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

86% 70%

57%
20%

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 208 AP Chinese Language and Culture

97. According to the passage, what is a “ ”( )?

(A) Different thoughts
(B) Different age groups
(C) Cultural differences
(D) Different genders

98. According to research, what percentage of kids have different hobbies from
their parents’ expectations?
(A) 20%
(B) 57%
(C) 70%
(D) 86%

Passage for questions 99 and 100.

[Traditional-character version]

[Simplified-character version]

99. What is the main reason for the aging population?

(A) Birth rates rising
(B) Birth rates decreasing
(C) Death rates rising
(D) Death rates decreasing and birth rates rising

100. What does the phrase “ ” mean?

(A) evitable
(B) inevitable
(C) should be avoided
(D) should not be avoided

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