English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

124. According to the passage, how long in advance should you book a table in the
Osteria Francescana?
A) one and a half months
B) half a year
C) two weeks
D) six days


Read the text and answer the questions according to it.

Scientists believe that they have found a se cre t how flamingos stand on one leg. We all love

the image of these beautiful birds standing in water on just one leg. The reason why the birds do this has wondered scientists for decades. Researchers say they have revealed this secret. Professor Young-Hui Chang says a flamingo can stand on just one leg for many hours because of its skeleton. The flamingo’s hip and leg bones are in a special shape and position that help the bird to balance. Flamingos don’t have to use their muscles a lot to do this. Another researcher, Lena Ting said, “ The flamingo is very unique because it can stand still for a long time on one leg. It would be very difficult for a human to stay still without moving, even for an hour. Most of people aren’t aware of that they are moving around all the time. Even when people stand still, they actually move and use a lot of energy.” The muscles in humans’ bodies constantly change to stop them from falling over.
125. According to the passage, what does the word “ a secret” refer to?
A) bird’s flying high ability
B) human’s standing straight
C) flamingo’s standing on one leg
D) flamingos’ using a lot of energy
126. According to the passage, what helps the flamingo stand on one leg?
A) Its swimming ability
B) Its hip and leg bones
C) Its hand and wing bones
D) Its flying feature
127. All of the following statements are TRUE, EXCEPT ...
A) Most people don’t know that they are moving all the time.
B) A flamingo’s hips and leg bones help it to balance.
C) A flamingo’s skeleton stops it from standing on one leg.
D) It is difficult for humans to stay still without moving.