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Directions: 1-10. Read the passage given and choose the best answer.
"Roo Tan Thaksin" (Stay One Step Ahead of Thaksin), a Thai-language compilation
by 14 critics of the prime minister, has its launch today.
"These days, nothing is worthier than to understand how Thaksin manages his power
to benefit himself," outspoken senator and the book's editor, Chermsak Pinthong,
writes in the preface.
He says the book will help the people get a "true picture".
"The government and the opposition should thank us if they read it for showing what
is really happening in the country."
Thirayuth criticises Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai Party for failing to clean up its own
backyard. He blames the government for failing to deal with corrupt businesses with
links to key Thai Rak Thai figures.
He accuses Thaksin's spouse, Pojaman, of wielding too much influence over her
husband.
"We cannot let the wife of our leader do his job. Otherwise, we will all end up
bankrupt."
Thais are the worst when it comes to exaggerating on resumes to get a job but prefer
to keep their lips tight if they spot friends cheating on lovers, according to an Asia-
wide honesty test by Reader's Digest magazine.
More than 1,600 people in nine Asian areas, including Thailand, were confronted with
10 everyday dilemmas to test their sense of right and wrong.
When finding a wallet with Bt2,000 and the identity of its owner, 96 per cent of Thais,
equal to Indians and Indonesians, insisted that they would return it to the owner,
although some preferred keeping the cash as a reward. The average is 85 per cent for
Asians.
If they saw shoplifting in a department store, 73 per cent of Thais opted for informing
security guards despite several being in doubt about their safety or the risk of assault
in revenge. The average for the region is 64 per cent, except the Philippines, where it
was 82 per cent.
The results of the other seven cases indicate that Thais are either reluctant or unable to
maintain their honesty under some circumstances.
When the opportunity arises, 35 per cent admitted they would conceal income to
evade tax. The average for the region is higher at 38 per cent with Malaysians ranking
first with 55 per cent.
Office stationery is quite safe in Thailand. Only 23 per cent thought about taking
some home for their personal use. This was lower than the region's average of 29 per
cent.
But the line "always be honest with the persons you love" seems not relevant to Thais.
Less than half, or 41 per cent, would tell their friends if they saw the friend's lover
having a romantic dinner with someone else. The percentage was also lower than the
average for this region at 44 per cent.
Unfortunately, Thais took the region's top spot at 39 per cent for partially making up
or exaggerating on a resume to get a job. The average was only 30 per cent.
The results appear in the April issue of Sansara, as well as other Asian editions. The
quiz was carried out by researchers in shopping malls in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Now that you understand the news story, answer the following 10 comprehension
questions
31.You phone up the station .You want some information about the times of the trains
to Bristol . What do you say?
32.You phone up a travel agency. You want some information about a holidays in
Spain . What do you say?
33.The travel agent you spoke in 7 asks you when you want to go on holiday.
What do you say?
34. You want to know what time the next bus is . What do you say?
35. You phone up a school to ask about a course in business English .
You want to know how much it costs. What do you say?
36. You want to go to Cardiff by train .You want to know how long it take
to get there .What do you say?
37. You phone up the local cinema. You want to know what time the film
starts this evening. What do you say?
38. Someone tells you that his telephone number is 306671 . Repeat it to make
sure you have the correct number .
39. You want to know someone ‘s name. What do you say?
40. The person tells you his name. Ask him how you spell it.
41-50 Read the passage given and choose the best answer.
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In most cases, you can transplant a tree successfully , at any time ,if you
follow the instructions for planting a tree .The most important thing is to dig out
enough roots, but this process is difficult with a large tree.
When you dig out the tree take a ball of earth measuring about a foot wide
for every inch of diameter of the tree trunk .Dig deep enough to avoid cutting too
many taproots.
It is wise to call in a professional tree expert to transplant a tree more than
few inches in trunk diameter .
41. Transplanting a tree is usually…………
1.done successfully in the right seasons 2.really different from planting a tree
3. so difficult that we need an expert ‘s advice 4.just the same as planting a tree
42. For a tree trunk with a diameter of half a foot , you should have
1. a twelve foot wide ball of earth 2.a six-foot wide ball of earth
3.a four-foot wide ball of earth 4. An eighteen –foot wide ball of earth
43. If you want to successfully transplant a tree yourself ,first you should……………
1. cut out enough taproots 2.measure the diameter of the tree trunk
3. measure the ball of earth 4.choose the location very carefully
44. The best title for this passage should be …………………
1.Transplanting a Tree and the Expert 2.Experting in Planting a Tree.
3. How to Transplant a Tree 4. The Process of Growing a Tree.
Adults……………2 teaspoonfuls
Children : according to age :
10-14 years…………..4 teaspoonfuls
6-10 years…………..2 teaspoonfuls
3-6 years………… 1 teaspoonfuls
Repeat above dosage every ½ hours to 1 hour if needed until 8 dosages are taken. If
relief does not occur within two days , consult a physician
Shake well before using
45.According to the instructions ,what would you do before taking this medicine?
1.mix it 2.heat it
3.add water to it 4.see a doctor
46.Most likely ,this medication is…………….
1.a pill 2. An injection
3.a capsule 4. A liquid
47.For whom would a dosage of two teaspoonfuls be recommended?
1.an adult 2. An adolescent
3.a child 4. An infant
48.What is the maximum amount of medication that should be taken by an adult I a
four-hour period?
1. Two doses 2. Four doses
3. Six doses 4.Eight doses
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