English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

94. According to the passage, why did Dr.Norton go to the island?
A) He wanted to find a talking bird.
B) He wanted to see the volcano.
C) He wanted to discover some old houses.
D) He wanted to start a new life there.
95. At the end of the story, we can conclude that ... .
A) the bird had never been caught even by Dr.Norton
B) the bird was a proof to persuade Dr.Norton’s colleagues
C) finding the volcano was also a significant discovery
D) Jai didn’t like Dr.Norton and asked not to sell the bird
96. According to the passage, all of the following are TRUE, EXCEPT ....
A) A sailor told Dr.Norton about the bird
B) The talking bird was near old houses
C) Jai gave bread to a talking bird
D) Dr.Norton put the bird into a cage


Read the text and answer the questions according to it.

Driving a taxi in town was Peter’s first job. He earned a small salary. Peter was practical

about the future. “ Maybe I can get a scholarship to college,” he thought. “ I could learn
mathematical formulas and get a job in a bank.” Peter stopped to pick up a passenger. “ Where
to?” he asked. “ Go to the Fourth Street Bank. And don’t talk to me,” the man said. The man was rude. When they stopped, the fare was $10.25. He put his hands in his pockets. “ I can’t find my wallet.” he said. Peter said, “ You may borrow ten dollars and a quarter from me.” The man was ashamed and said, “ I was mean to you but now I want to help you. I founded a bank. I want to give you one thousand dollars.” The man urged him to take the money but he didn’t. “ You’re an honest person, “ the man said. “ I thought you would take it. I want you to work for me.” The next day Peter started his jo b in the bank. He was happy that he finished his former job.


97. According to the passage, what is this story mainly about?
A) How a driver got a scholarship to go to college.
B) Why it is important to borrow money.
C) How a passenger got a new job with a low salary.
D) How a driver got a new job by being kind.