Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 39. In recent years, computers have been widely used in schools and colleges. Computers have given a lot of benefits to students. It is clear that the internet has provided students with access to more (36) than ever before. They can get the information they require easily with the help of computers. Children (37) …… are exposed to computers can collect more information, use them again and again and store them easily. When computers are connected to the internet, wider range of reading materials, audios, videos and additional learning materials can easily be accessed. They can download and save the materials and use them in future. (38)….. , many people feel that over dependence on technology can make the students less creative and passive. Too much exposure to the computer and internet games causes mental stress, and as a result, students cannot (39) …… on their studies. Question 36: A. information B. inform C. informative D. uninformative Question 37: A. whom B. which C. who D. whose Question 38: A. However B. Moreover C. As a result D. Therefore Question 39: A. depend B. concentrate C. affect D. think Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate to each of the questions from 40 to 45. One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. Yet, it is being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the governments do not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore. Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now. Question 40: According to the passage, one of the environmental problems in the world today is . A. the fresh water shortage B. the extinction of rare species C. industrial pollution D. population explosion Question 41: Which of the following statements is TRUE about Lake Baikal? A. It has 1,300 species that exist in some places in the world. B. It is the largest lake in the world that contains a rich variety of animals and plants. C. It is being polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it. D. It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable. Question 42: The word “them” in the passage refers to . A. the governments B. laws C. animals D. Plants Question 43: The word “occupies” in the passage is closest in meaning to . A. makes of B. takes up C. takes in D. makes for Question 44: It can be inferred from the second paragraph of the passage that . A. We should take action to protect clean water sources. B. We should take all water sources into account. C. We should limit the use of water sources. D. We should encourage people to use safe water. Question 45: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A. A lot of water supplies have been destroyed by garbage and pollution. B. All lakes, reservoirs and seas in the world have become vast pools of poison. C. Having clean water to drink is a basic human right. D. Nearly 16 countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly.