Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. [L] with
48. [B] necessarily
49. [E] combined
50. [M] filled
51. [N] poor
52. [D] mystery
53. [C] sound
54. [H] recall
55. [K] sounds
56. [J] that
Passage One
57. According to the passage, why is the Thai elephant “out of work”?
[C] The elephants are no longer useful to their owners.
58. The passage is most probably from .
[A] a research report
59. What do we learn about African elephants from the passage?
[A] It is difficult for people to tame them.
60. Thailand was once called “Land of the White Elephant” because .
[C] white elephant was a national symbol until the 1920s
61. What is said about Thailand’s elephant population at various times?
[B] Today the elephant population is estimated at 5,150.
Passage Two
62. What do we learn about Brownie from the passage?
[C] She felt scary for her mistake.
63. Why does the speaker say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?
[A] She was loved by everybody she met.
64. What do we know about Jarolim from the passage?
[B] She is especially interested in museums.
65. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
[C] Keep them company.
66. What is most difficult for Jarolim?
[C] Checking all the facts to be written in the guides.
