PART 1

NATIONAL MUSEM OF CANADA

Questions
1. Is the museum open on Christmas Day?
2. Can I get something to eat at noon on Fridays?
3. Do I need permission to use my camera?
4. Where do I telephone for more information?
5. Are there facilities for disabled visitors?
6. Can I buy postcards?
7. Do I have to pay to enter the museum?

READING TEST
PART 1
NATIONAL MUSEM OF CANADA

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General Information

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10:00-5:00, Sundays 2:30-6:00. Closed Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and the
first Monday in May. Every effort is made to keep the galleries open
during these hours but building or maintenance work and the mounting
or changing of displays may necessitate closing certain areas without
notice. Please note that clearance of the galleries begins approximately
ten minutes before closing time.
Refreshments:
The licensed Coffee Shop offers a choice of full meals, tea, coffee and
sandwiches. Open Monday to Saturday 10:30-4:15 and Sundays 3:00-
5:15.
Disabled visitors:
A leaflet giving full details of facilities for disabled visitors is available
from the Information Desks or by post from the Education Service.

Educational Service:
Lectures, gallery talks and films are free. For details see Events leaflets
available from the information Desks. Separate arrangements for school
or college parties should be made with the Education Service.
Bookshop:
Museum Publications Limited: Books, postcards. Posters, replicas and
other Items are available from several sales points. (Please note that
these close 10-15 minutes before the galleries.)
Photography and filming:
Except where otherwise Indicated, photography with a hand-held camera
is permitted, with flash if required. The use of other equipment, including
tripods, must be arranged In advance through the Photographic Service.
Filming or video recording for private purposes only is permitted with
hand-held equipment. Monopods may be used. Commercial or
professional filming must be arranged In advance through the Public
Relations Office.
Recorded information Service: Telephone 580-1788.
PART 2
NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM UNIVERSITY PRESSES

Questions:
8. Name TWO of the fields from which these new publications come
9. Karl Bodmer’s book contains reproductions of his
a. Paintings
b. Journals
c. Laboratory notes
10. Who is the author of the book on the contribution of American
women to scientific discovery?
11. Who wrote the book which contains information about Hawaii’s
political status?
12. How many authors have included maps in their book?
13. In which TWO categories can you find information on World
War 2?
14. Which author describes the Chinese writhing system?

PART 2

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New Publications
Communications History/American

DESMOND, Robert. Tides of war: World BELL, Roger. Last Among Equals; Hawaiian
News Reporting 1931-1945. Pub. 9194, Statehood and American Politics. Pub. 7/84.
608 pp. intro-biblio. index. This fourth 448 pp. notes. biblio. index. The first
volume in an award winning series on detailed account of Hawaii's long quest for
international journalism history reviews statehood. Recounts the complex process
world media coverage of events leading that came into play when the states of the
to and including World War 2.. Union were confronted with the issues of
MARC, David. Demographic Vistas: admitting a non-contiguous territory with an
Television in American Culture. Pub. overwhelmingly non-Caucasian population.
4/84. 224 pp. biblio. notes. index. Looks ROSSTIER, Margaret W. Women Scientist
at television within the humanist tradition in America: Struggles and Strategies to
at well as on its own terms. 1940. Pub. 9/84. 464 pp. notes, index. A

Environment path-braaking history examining women's

efforts to establish themselves as
SAHR. Robert C, The Politics of Energy
contrubuting members of the scientific
Policy Change in Sweden. (See Political
community as well as the factors that
Science/Public Affairs/Economics.)
inhibited their active and visible participation
TEBRAKE, Williun H. Medieval Frontier:
in the sciences.
Culture and Ecology in Kijnland. Pub.
STEPHAN.John J. Hawaii Under the Riling
11/84. 292 pp. illus. maps. appendix.
Sun: Japan's Plasns for Conquest After
biblio . index. Combines historical and
Pearl Harbour. Pub. 12/83. 240 pp. notes.
archaeological research to reconstruct
biblio. index. Reveals Japans wartime plans
the reclamation and colonization
to invade tad occupy Hawaii following the
processes that turned this frontier
Dec. 7. 1941, air attack on Pearl Harbour.
wilderness into a productive agrarian
Also deals with the complicated and still
landscape.
disputed - question of Japanese-American
Fine Art
collaboration during World War 2
BODMER, Karl. Karl Bodmer's America,
Language
Pub. 10/84. 376 pp. 268 color, 123
DEFRANCIS, John. The Chinese Language;
 NAME: ……………………………………………………..
I.D.NUMBER………………………………….……………
SECTION…………………………………………………..

Underline the verbs and tell that it is verb, auxiliary verb, or

modal verb

1. He didn’t go anywhere last Sunday. 22. I was studying

English.

2. She reads a book in the room. 23. She goes to

school on foot every day.

3. They have a new house in New York. 24. He didn’t like

to stay alone.

4. The snake was killed last night. 25. You must know

that my father is very busy.

5. Bob walked slowly to school. 26. We had finished

work when you arrive.

6. He is singing in the club. 27. She can speak

Chinese fluently.
7. I have lived here for three years. 28. She wants to

eat Som tam.

8. He has gone home. 29. This can be the

correct answer.

9. Tim and Tom are students. 30. She remained

silent for fear that I should hear her.

10. Mary can read a Thai book. 31. She is cooking.

11. I have been in Uttaradit since I was born. 32. The

students are playing football.

12. He will meet his friend in 10 minutes. 33. We have learnt

English since last month.

13. We should do something better. 34. He has his

breakfast at 7 o’clock.

14. I don’t make sometime better. 35. He doesn’t

have his breakfast.

15. You should take some medicine. 36. You speak

French to your friend.

16. He doesn’t want to speak English. 37. You can

speak French.

17. I can’t swim. 38. You don’t speak French.

18. Somsak washes his car everyday. 39. She

worked yesterday but I didn’t work.

19. I want to go to London. 40. The students

will sit for an examination tomorrow.

20. They should be there by 3 o’clock. 41. I want to buy

a new car so I will save money now.

21. Paul did his work by himself. 42. You should go

home and don’t forget to sleep.

Guess the meaning by reading these text and identify that

what context clue in each item used

1. In Thailand, there are many kind of………………………such as elephant,

monkey, snake, dog, cat, and horse.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
2. Jazz, a combination of the music of West Africa, is the only art form
that was created in the United State.
 What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
3. Jazz is a mixture of many kinds of music.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
4. Most Thais children in secondary school have pattern. Boys must
wear white shirt, black shorts, white socks, and
brown shoes. Girls must wear white blouse, blue skirt, white socks,
and black shoes.
What is ‘pattern’?
a. clothes b. uniform c. dresser d. private
5. Som tam known as spicy papaya salad is the famous food of
Thailand.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
6. Americans have contributed to many art forms such as jazz, pop,
rock, and blue.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
7. Mark Twain is one of America’s most famous writers. He wrote a lot
of book including The Adventure of Tom of
Tom Sawyer and The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
8. The marker is like a pen, but the marker is bigger than a pen.
 What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
9. The traditional Thai outfit now is out of date. Most of Thais workers
like to wear Western clothing. Thais men wear
any color of shirt and usually black pants in workplace. Thais
women wear shirt or blouse and skirt at any color.
What does ‘outfit’ mean?
a. form b. uniform c. clothing d. shirt
10. Obi is like a belt, but it is worn around Japanese girls’ waist and
hold kimono closed.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
11. The ancient study of alchemy is concerned with making the
Philosopher’s Stone. It will transform any metal into
gold. It also produces the Elixir of Life, which will make the
drinker immortal.
What does ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ mean?
a. metal b. gold c. important stone d. the Elixir of
Life
12. The Philosopher’s Stone, a legendary substance with astonishing
power.
What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
13. It was a magnificent mirror, as high as the ceiling, with an ornate
gold frame, standing on two clawed feet. It is
called The Mirror of Erised.
 What kind of context clue is used?
………………………………………………………
Choose the best main idea for each story.
1. Bicycles are very popular today in many countries. Many people use
bicycles for exercise. But exercise is only one of the reasons why
bicycle are popular. Another reason is money. Bicycles are not
expensive to buy. They do not need gas to make them go. They also
are easy and cheap to fix. In cities, many people like bicycles better
than cars. With a bicycle, they never have to wait in traffic. They also
do not have to find a place to park. And finally, bicycles do not cause
any pollution!
a. Bicycles do not cause the pollution.
b. Bicycles are better than cars.
c. Bicycles are popular today for many people.
2. It is important to bring the right clothes when you travel. If you are
going to a cold country, you should bring war, clothes. Be sure you
have a hat and gloves, too. If you are going to a hot country, you need
different clothes. You do not want heavy or dark clothes. In hot weather,
light clothes are best! If you are going to a city, you may need some
nice clothes. You may want to go to a special restaurant or a concert.
It is different if you travel by bicycle in the country. Then you will want
comfortable clothes. But one rule is the same for all travelers. Do not
bring too many clothes!
a. Clothes for warm weather are light.
b. Clothes are important when you travel.
c. Clothes can be heavy.
3. Cats and dogs are both popular pets. But cats are nice pets in some
ways. Cats are cleaner first at all. They stay very clean and they do not
make the house dirty. Cats are safer, too. Dogs sometimes bite people,
but cats almost never do. And finally, cats are easier to take care of.
You do not have to spend much time with a cat. In fact, many cats
prefer to be alone.
a. Some people prefer cats as pet.
b. Cats do not make a lot of noise.
c. Cats are nicer than dogs in some ways.
4. Many children want to have a pet. But parents do not like the idea
of a dog or a cat in the house. In fact, pets can be good for children.
A pet means something to play with. This can be especially important. If
there is only one child. Also, children can learn a lot from a pet. They
can learn about animals and the natural world. Children also learn about
taking care of something. They cannot forget about their pet. This is an
important lesson for all children.
a. Children usually want a dog or a cat.
b. Pets may be good for children.
c. Parents sometimes do not like pets.

5. Most Americans think of cats as pets. But not all cats are pets.
Some cats help people and other are a problem. For example, on farms
and in old house, cats can help. They kill small animals such as rats or
mice. But sometimes, people do not want cats around. Some people like
to watch birds in their yards. Cats may kill the birds or scare them
away. Cats are also a problem in cities. In Rome, for example,
thousands of cats live in the streets and old buildings. They make a lot
of noise, and they are dirty and dangerous.
a. Cats can be a problem.
b. Most Americans think of cats as pets.
c. Cats are not just pets.
6. The earth is always changing. One way it changes is by erosion.
Some is caused by the weather. For example, the wind causes erosion.
In a desert, the wind blows the sand around. Rain also causes erosion.
It washes away earth and even changes the shape of some rocks.
Another kind of erosion is caused by rivers. When a river goes through
a mountain, it cuts into the mountain. After a long time, the mountain is
lower and the land is flatter.
a. Rain causes erosion.
b. Mountains change after a long time.
c. Erosion changes the earth.
7. Mt. Vesuvius in Italy and Mt. St. Helens in the United States are
both famous mountains. They are both volcanoes. A volcano is a
mountain that is open at the top. Smoke and hot air come out of the
hole. Sometimes very hot rock also comes out of the mountain. That
can mean trouble for people nearby. This is what happened with Mt.
Vesuvius and Mt. St. Helen. Hot rock poured out of Mt. Vesuvius and
cover the town of Pompeii in 79 AD. Everyone in the town was killed.
The Mt. St. Helens volcano did not kill many people. There were no
cities close to the mountain. But the hot rock killed a large part of the
forest. And a lot of dirt fell on cities many miles away.
a. A volcano is a mountain with a hole on the top.
b. Mt. Vesuvius and Mt. St. Helens volcanoes both caused trouble.
c. Volcanoes can be dangerous.
8. Scientists know a lot about the earth. For example, they understand
how mounatins are made and what a volcano is. But they do not know
when a volcano will send hot rock into the air. They may know about
the outside of the earth. But they still are not sure about the inside.
And scientists are not sure about how the earth was made. They have
many different ideas about this. There are still many difficult questions
for scientists who study the earth.
a. Scientists have different ideas about how the earth was made.
b. Scientists now know a lot about them.
c. Scientists still have many questions about the earth.

Topic Exercise
A….(1)Not all mountains are formed in the same way.(2)One kind is
formed by lava shooting out of the earth. (3)This is a volcanic mountain.
(4)Another mountain can be formed by the cracking and shifting of the
earth. (5)This is called a block mountain. (6)A third type of formation is
the folded mountain. (7)This is formed by cracked and shifted rocks that
pile up.
1. What is topic noun?
a. mountains b. earth's surface
c. volcanic mountains d. block mountains
 2. What is the topic idea?
a. mountains around the world b. how mountains differ
from each other
c. the earth's landforms d. mountains and how they are
formed
3. Which sentence contains topic ideas?
a. Sentence 1 b. Sentence 2
c. Sentence 4 d. Sentence 6

B….. (1)Firemen aren't the only people who have favourite animals as
mascots. (2)They usually have a spotted dog.. (3)At a school for
soldiers, called West Point , the students have a mule for their mascots
. (4)At a school for sailors , the students have a goat. (5)And at the Air
Force school the mascot is a bird.
4. What is topic noun? (noun that is often talked about)
a. Firemen b. favourite animals
c. school for sailors d. mascots
5. What is the topic ideas?
a. favourite animals b. the military mascots
c. mascots of various types d. spotted dog mascots
6. Which is the topic sentence?
a. Sentence 1 b. Sentence 2
c. Sentence 4 d. Sentence 5

C...... (1)Birds are excellent source of food. (2)Chickens and turkeys are
examples of birds which supply man with great quantities of meat.
(3)Chickens and other birds also supply eggs. (4)Farmers consider most
birds as friends because they destroy insect pests and the seeds of
weeds. (5)Birds are useful to people. (6)Salt Lake City has a monument
to sea gulls, which ate up many thousands of crickets that threatened
crops of the Mormon farmers. (7)Many birds of prey destroy harmful
mice, rats, and ground squirrels.
7. What is the topic noun?
a. food b. farmers
c. chickens d. birds
8. What is the topic idea?
a. birds as a source of food b. why birds are useful to
man
c. the monument at Salt Lake City d. how farmers raise
food
9. Which is the topic sentence?
a. Sentence 1 b. Sentence 3
c. Sentence 5 d. Sentence 7

D....... (1)Electricity is a servant for modern man. (2)It provides power to

do a lot of work for him. (3)It heats homes and stores. (4)It cools
buildings by running air conditioners. (5)Electricity can also be very
dangerous to man. (6)Lightening, a form of electricity, has started many
fires and struck many people. (7)Other injuries and deaths have come
from electricity in the home. (8)Electricity is helpful but dangerous , too.
10. What is the topic noun?
a. Electricity b. Servant
 c. Buildings d. Modern man
11. What is the topic idea?
a. Electricity - its danger b. Electricity - a servant for
modern man
c. Electricity - its use d. Electricity - helpful but
dangerous
12. Which sentence contains the topic ideas?
a. Sentence 1 b. Sentence 2
c. Sentence 6 d. Sentence 8

E.......... (1)Between 1846 and 1854 about a million Irish died of

starvation. (2)During that time, more than one and a half million Irish left
their country. (3)Others left because they were not allowed to worship as
they wanted. (4)There were good reasons why so many Irish left their
homeland. (5)The main reason was the potato famine. (6)For years, the
potatoes would not grow in Ireland. (7)They had a disease and because
of this many people died of starvation.
13. What is the topic noun?
a. Irish b. Starvation
c. potatoes d. famine
14. What is the topic idea?
a. Starvation in Ireland b. Famine of Irish
c. Famine of potatoes in Ireland d. Reasons why Irish left their
country
15. Which is the topic sentence?
a. Sentence 1 b. Sentence 3
c. Sentence 4 d. Sentence 7