Speaking vs Listening
  It often appears that we have more to gain by speaking than by listening. One big advantage of speaking is that it gives you a chance to control others' thoughts and actions. Whatever your goal is, the key to success seems to be the ability to speak well. Another apparent advantage of speaking is the chance it provides to gain the admiration, respect, or liking of others. Finally, talking gives you the chance to release energy in a way that listening can't. In the same way, you can often lessen your anger by letting it out verbally.
  
  1. According to the passage, speaking can result in _____.
   A) decreasing anger
   B) increasing stress
   C) losing admiration of others
   D) decreasing excitement
   E) losing respect of others
  
  2. As it is stated in the passage, speaking _____.
   A) has advantages over listening
   B) doesn't help one to release harmful emotions
   C) like listening has many advantages
   D) is as equally important as listening is
   E) can sometimes be really exhausting unlike listening
  
  3. The article is mainly about _____.
   A) why keeping quiet cannot help others solve their problems
   B) how to let your anger out by speaking
   C) the advantages and disadvantages of both speaking and listening
   D) why a good listener is always appreciated
   E) the advantages of speaking

  Edison, one of the pioneers of modern technology, lacked formal education. His understanding of literature, art, history and philosophy was superficial. Also, despite the fact that he had invented the phonograph and founded a recording company, his musical taste was abominable. He is, therefore, sometimes regarded with disdain by academic scientists, who often forget that his ingenuity, inquiring spirit and tireless efforts contributed significantly to the development of modern technology.
  
  1. We can understand from the passage that some scientists in the universities _____ .
  A) are oblivious of Edison's achievements and look down on him
  B) argue that modern technology owes everything to Edison
  C) have followed closely in Edison's footsteps and upgraded his inventions
  D) possess the same inquiring spirit as Edison did
  E) have no greater an appreciation of literature than did Edison
  2. It is stressed in the passage that. with his creative talent, Edison _____ .
  A) became a favorite model for the scientists in the universities
  B) achieved great success in many disciplines
  C) was able to contribute enormously to the progress of modern technology
  D) exercised a lasting influence in the music world
  E) was able to put his formal education to pragmatic uses
  3. This passage, while admitting some deficiencies in Edison, _____ .
  A) seeks to establish his moral integrity
  B) in fact stresses his achievements in the humanities
  C) finds nothing to criticize in his academic abilities
  D) suggests that he has been unjustly criticized by non-scientists
  E) actually focuses on the value of his work in technology

  One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.
  
  1.
   A) Sam likes warm weather
   B) Sam doesn't like warm weather at all
   C) Sam hates warm water
   D) Sam likes cold weather
  
  2.
   A) His Spanish is very good
   B) He speaks Spanish very well
   C) He is Spanish
   D) He doesn't speak Spanish very well
  
  3.
   A) There's a lot to see and do in Mexico
   B) There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico
   C) Mexico is a dirty place
   D) Tourists never come to Mexico
  
  4.
   A) Hotels are very cheap in Mexico
   B) The hotels aren't comfortable there
   C) Hotels are all poor in Mexico
   D) The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive