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Passage 1
The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run and people’s lives were miserable.
11. What’s this passage about? C. The French Revolution.
12. Which did not happen in 1789? B. The national economy was developing rapidly.
13. Where were the political prisoners kept? D. In Bastille.
14. What does the underlined word “abolished” mean? D. Ended.
15. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution? D. The king tried to control the national parliament.
Passage 2
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast,
16. What is the main idea of this passage? __________ B. The role of time in social life over the world.
17. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours? ____B. A matter of life or death.
18. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend? ________B. at 4:00 pm.
19. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? __D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.
20. From the passage we can safely infer that . the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world
Passage 3
A foreigner’s first impression of the . is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-