Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.

There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.

In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.

Question 1: How many terms are there in a quarter system?

Question 2:  A semester system ______.

Question 3: The word “them" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

Question 4: The word “instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

Question 5: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term?

Question 6: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

Question 7: When is the academic year?

Question 8: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester?

Question 9: You should keep the flowers in a warm sunny place.

Question 10. No one in the team can play better than John.

Question 11. If you practise harder you will have better results.

Question 12. It’s becoming hard and harder to find a job.

Question 13. Could you take care in my handbag while I am going to the toilet ?

Question 14. Read the book careful and you can find the information you need.

Question 15. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to trying out my new tape recorder.

Question 16. Nobody is happy than Miss Snow is.

Question 17. Tom: “I think married women should not go to work.”

Cindy: “__________ It’s too boring to be housewives all their lives”.

Question 18. The bomb _________with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.

Question 19. The problem seems to be _______.

Question 20. Don’t you believe in __________ between men and women?

Question 21. Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job today.” Peter: “__________.”

Question 22. Keep quiet. You ______ talk so loudly in here. Everybody is working.

Question 23. ___________ up! The bus is coming.

Question 24. Your bill __________ before you leave the hotel.

Question 25. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.

Question 26. Books are still a cheap way to get __________ and entertainment.

We are all slowly destroying the Earth. The seas and rivers are (27) ……….. dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to (28) ……….. in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa cannot (29) ………. enough to eat. Wild animals are (30) ………… disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive. We must act now before it is too (31) ………. to do anything about it. Join us now to save the earth. This is too important to ignore. Save the Earth.

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It’s always thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man- dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was housework. In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women. Men considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many parents did not even want to have female children.

Thanks to the women’s liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men can and women can do one thing that no men can; they produce children.

Question 32: Years ago, women’s place was _________.

Question 33: In a man- dominated society, ___________.

Question 34: In a man- dominated society, men regarded women as their ___________.

Question 35: Nowadays women have proved that they are ________ men.

Question 36: In a man- dominated society, _________.

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