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In 1812 a young man called James Barry finished his studies in medicine at Edinburgh University. After graduating he moved to London where he studied surgery at Guy’s Hospital. After that the popular young doctor joined the army and over the next forty years had a brilliant career as an army medical officer, working in many far-off countries and fighting successfully for improved conditions in hospitals. It was a remarkable career - made even more remarkable by the discovery upon his death that he was in fact a she, James Barry was a woman. No one was more surprised at this discovery than her many friends and colleagues. It was true that throughout her life people had remarked upon her small size, slight build and smooth pale face. One officer had even objected to her appointment as a medical assistant because he could not believe that Barry was old enough to have graduated in medicine. But no one had ever seriously suggested that Barry was anything other than a man. By all accounts Barry was a pleasant and good-humored person with high cheekbones, reddish hair, a long nose and large eyes. She was well-liked by her patients and had a reputation for great speed in surgery - an important quality at a time when operations were performed without an aesthetic. She was also quick tempered. When she was working in army hospitals and prisons overseas, the terrible conditions often made her very angry. She fought hard against injustice and cruelty and her temper sometimes got her into trouble with the authority. After a long career overseas, she returned to London where she died in 1865. While the undertaker’s assistant was preparing her body for burial, she discovered that James Barry was a woman. So why did James Barry deceive people for so long? At that time a woman could not study medicine, work as a doctor or join the army. Perhaps Barry had always wanted to do these things and pretending to be a man was the only way to make it possible. Perhaps she was going to tell the truth one day, but didn’t because she was enjoying her life as a man too much. Whatever the reason, Barry's deception was successful. By the time it was discovered that she had been the first woman in Britain to qualify as a doctor, it was too late for the authorities to do anything about it. Question 17: What is the main idea of the passage? A. James Barry pretended to be a man to become a doctor B. Gender discrimination among doctors in London C. James Barry and her career overseas D. Punishment for James Barry’s deception Question 18: In paragraph 1, the word “remarkable" is closest in meaning to ______. A. noticeable B. commented C. rewarding D. focused Question 19. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______. A. many people suspected that she was a woman B. all people were surprised at the discovery C. people remarked upon her small size D. people noticed her slight build and smooth pale face Question 20: In paragraph 2, the word “objected" is oppostie in meaning to ______. A. protested B. agreed C. protected D. shared Question 21: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry? A. She lost her temper easily. B. She could control her temper perfectly. C. She never lost her temper. D. She was calm and well-behaved. Question 22: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry? A. She performed her operations quickly. B. She performed her operations slowly. D. Her patients did not like her much. C. She performed her operations carelessly. Question 23: In paragraph 4, the word “it" refers to ______. A. Barry’s deception B. Barry's choice C. Barry’s career D. Barry's reputation Read the following text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each other numbered blanks below. Cultural exchange programs have many benefits for individuals, communities, and the world. These programs aim (24) _________________ for participants. Working in a new cultural environment helps develop various soft skills like adaptability, organization, problem-solving, and self-confidence. (25) _________ a valuable learning opportunity that participants can use long after the program ends. Therefore, cultural exchange is an excellent way for young people to grow professionally and improve their career prospects. Future employers often view international experience positively, giving individuals (26) _________________. Engaging with people from different cultures provides an eye-opening experience as it exposes individuals to different norms and values. This experience can significantly shape personal and professional growth. (27)

travel to an isolated or unexplored area, for example, or one which offers activities (32) _______ provide an adrenaline rush. In short, today’s traveller wants a holiday where he/she can expect (33) _______ more excitement. Trekking, mountaineering expeditions, bungee jumping, rock climbing, safaris, conservation work, overland journeys, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are just a few of the types of adventure holidays that are (34) _______ on. In fact, the different types of adventure holiday are limited only by the imagination. (35) _______ , if you are the type of traveller who loves new experiences, enjoys challenges, and seeks inspiration, why not consider an adventure trip for your next holiday? (Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans) Question 31: A. content B. cautious C. unsatisfied D. disqualified Question 32: A. where B. that C. what D. whose Question 33: A. a few B. many C. another D. a little Question 34: A. growing B. fitting C. picking D. catching Question 35: A. But B. Though C. Therefore D. Or Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average - the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year. Higher sea levels mean that deadly and destructive  storm surges  push farther inland than they once did, which also means more frequent  nuisance flooding . Disruptive and expensive, nuisance flooding is estimated to be from 300 percent to 900 percent more frequent within U.S. coastal communities than it was just 50 years ago. The two major causes of global sea level rise are thermal expansion caused by warming of the ocean since water expands as it warms and increased melting of land-based ice, such as glaciers and ice sheets. The oceans are absorbing more than 90 percent of the increased atmospheric heat associated with emissions from human activity.  With continued ocean and atmospheric warming, sea levels will likely rise for many centuries at rates higher than those of the current century.  In the United States,  almost 40 percent  of the population lives in relatively high-population-density coastal areas, where sea level plays a part in flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms. Globally, eight of the world's 10 largest cities are near a coast, according to the U.N. Atlas of the Oceans. Question 36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A. Sea level within U.S. coastal communities B. Sea level and emissions from human activity C. An increasing rate of sea level rise D. Sea level and its effects on the world’s 10 largest cities Question 37: The word “deadly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______. A. huge B. toxic C. fast D. lethal Question 38: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to______. A. water B. sea level C. ocean D. ice Question 39: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the last paragraph? A. Sea levels will likely rise for many centuries at rates of the current century. B. Nearly 40 percent of the population of the U.S lives in densely populated coastal areas. C. Sea level has no relation to flooding, shoreline erosion, and hazards from storms. D. Sea level rise will only affect the world’s largest cities near the coast. Question 40: The passage is likely to be extracted from______. A. a sci-fi document B. a personal essay C. a weather forecast D. a scientific magazine The End