UNIT 11 (READING) PART VII STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

UNIT 11 (READING) PART VII

PART VII. READING COMPREHENSION

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.

From Professor Henry Yaleson Here is an update on the courses that will be offered by the Science Department next semester. First of all, Science 114 – The Planets in Our Solar System has been cancelled bacuse of low registration. Instead of Science 114, we will offer Science 115 – The Living Earth. We will also offer Biology 227 – The Study of Earthworms, Biology 190 – Whales of the Pacific and Human Anatomy 101 – Bones of the Human Body. Have a great new semester. Prof. Yaleson

1	Professor Yaleson works in which university department?		3	What is the Human Anatomy 101 about?
	A	The Earth Department		A	Whales
	B	The Life Department		B	The study of earthworms
	C	The Science Department		C	The planets in the solar system
	D	The Biology Department		D	The bones of the human body
2	Science 114 was cancelled for what reason?
	A	Low registration
	B	The professor is sick
	C	The university will close down
	D	They have too many courses

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following article.

Science Life Weekly: A review of the New Scientist Seminar Many different topics were being discussed at the New Scientist Seminar held last Saturday at the Royal Port Convention Center in Centerville. This international seminar, held annually, provides a chance for some of the world’s top scientists to present new ideas and research. Dr. Thomas Avery, a leading expert in the field of medical ethics, gave the most interesting presebtation called, “What if people were eaten by cows?” The main idea was about how would we feel if we were kept in a small field all our lives and then used for food. The presentation was humorous, but it also made people think about how we treat the animals that we eat. Dr. Avery said, “I was given an invitation only last week, so I had little time to prepare.” People came from all over the world to attend this year’s seminar. One professor from India said, “I have been coming to these seminars for twenty years. This is the best one ever.” Next year’s seminar will be held in Beijing. This will be the first time that the seminar has been held in Asia.

                                                                                                                                          

4	Where was the New Scientist Seminar held?		6	Dr. Avery is an expert in which field?
	A	India		A	A field of cows
	B	A field with cows		B	Medical ethics
	C	Centerville		C	India
	D	Saturday		D	Food
5	When did Dr. Avery receive his invitation?		7	Where will the next seminar take place?
	A	Last week		A	Centerville
	B	Last weekend		B	India
	C	Last month		C	Beijing
	D	Last year		D	It has not been decided.

Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following sign.

Where are we in space? If middle school children were driving us around in a space-ship, we might all be lost! According to a survey of 100 middle school students taken at the end of last semester, understanding our place in space is pretty hard. The students were quizzed on the the meaning of basic terms related to space including “solar system,” “galaxy” and “universe.” The good news is that 74% of students knew that a solar system is a group of planets that revolve around a sun. perhaps surprisingly, most even knew that the word “solar” comes from the Latin “Sol” which means “sun.” The bad news is that only 23 percent of students knew that a galaxy is a group of solar systems, stars, and planets. The Earth is included in the Milky Way Galaxy. The really bad news is that only 12 percent of students knew what the universe is. The universe is all of space. The survey also showed that few students were able to name more than 3 or 4 planets. Even fewer students were able to put planets in the correct order in terms of distance from the sun. some improvement in students’ knowledge of space can be hoped for in the future as students enter high school.

8	According to the information, which finding was somewhat surprising?		10	What did the middle school students know about the best?
	A	Students know what “sol” means.		A	The solar system
	B	Our solar system is in the Milky Way Galaxy.		B	The galaxy
	C	The universe is all of space.		C	The universe
	D	100 middle school students took the survey.		D	The Milky Way
9	What do the numbers on the left side of the graph represent?		11	Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a galaxy?
	A	Distance from the sun in space		A	Stars
	B	Number of people		B	Planets
	C	Points on a test		C	Moons
	D	Percent of science classes		D	Solar systems

Questions 12 through 15 refer to the following notice and form.

Notice to all Biology and Chemistry students The Science Department will no longer be supplying students with glass test tubes. From the beginning of next month, students in Biology and Chemistry Departments will have to bring their own test tubes to class. In the past, a lot of money has been wasted by the school lab trying to replace broken test tubes. We are afraid that we can no longer afford to do this. Test tubes are being sold at the school bookstore, located in Newman Hall. The cost is $1,00 per test tube. We have attached an example order form. It is advisable for all Biology and Chemistry students to place large orders in advance. If you do this, you can get a reduced price of ten test tubes for $8,50. Simply fill out the order form and take it to the store at least one week before you need your test tubes. Of course, you may buy test tubes directly from the store, but you will be limited to two tubes at one time. There is no limit on orders placed using the form below. It is important to note that there are two kinds of test tubes on store at the bookstore; glass and plastic. Only glass test tubes will be allowed in chemistry classes; however, biology classes will permit either glass or plastic test tubes. It will be possible to use the test tube cleaning equipment in the laboratories. Time will be allotted at the end of each session to allow students to clean their tubes. For security purposes, I am afraid that you will not be able to store your tubes in the labs. Thank you for your cooperation The Science Department

Biology and Chemistry Students’ Test Tube Order Form
Student Name
Student ID#
Type of Tube (Please Check)	Plastic	Glass
Quantity Required (Minimum order 10)
Total Cost
Method of Payment (Please circle)	Cash/ Credit Card
Date required

12	What will the chemistry and biology departments no longer be supplying?		15	What is the advantage of using the order form?
	A	Text books		A	There is no advantage
	B	Test tubes		B	The price is lower
	C	Classes		C	The order form is an example
	D	Students		D	Students cannot store their test tubes.
13	Chemistry classes allow which kinds of test tubes?
	A	Glass only
	B	Plastic only
	C	Glass or plastic
	D	The notice does not say
14	Where can students buy test tubes?
	A	In chemistry class
	B	In biology class
	C	At the Science Department
	D	At the bookstore

ANSWER KEY

1	C
2	A
3	D
4	C
5	A
6	B
7	C
8	A
9	B
10	A
11	C
12	B
13	A
14	D
15	B