English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

113. According to the passage, how does the text describe chinchillas?
A) They are very friendly and strong.
B) They are not very quiet and lovable.
C) They are very soft and delicate.
D) They are very mean and crazy.
114. Which statement does this information best support?
“Chinchillas’ fu r is soft like velvet and comes in many different colours.”
A) Some people think chinchilla fur is good for making clothing.
B) Chinchillas are not very beautiful animals and often very nervous.
C) Chinchillas are difficult pets to own and they have short life span.
D) Chinchillas can get frustrated or depressed when someone kicks them.
115. According to the passage, the word “ nocturnal” mainly means ....
A) active during day
B) living in the mountains
C) active during night
D) sleeping at night
116. What kind of person would a good chinchilla pet owner be?
A) a person who is very gentle, patient and loving
B) a person who is very busy and often not at home
C) a person who is impatient and doesn’t like animals
D) a person who is not very careful or responsible


Read the text and answer the questions according to it.

Carpenters are involved in the construction of many different types of structures such as

bridges or large buildings. Some carpenters change employers each time they finish a construction job. The duties of a carpenter differ just about each time they accept employment. In most cases, carpenters work in many different locations hundred miles away each year. Carpenters are always adding to their tools and always learning how to use the new tools, materials, and ways of working with wood. Carpentry is an outdoor profession. Carpenters perform climbing, bending, and heavy work. Often they put themselves at risk of injury working with sharp tools and they work in areas where it is all too easy to fall or slip. Many carpenters will choose to focus their skills in one of two categories. Rough carpenters will focus on building things that need to be simple. This includes framing for houses. Finish carpenters will focus on things that are artistic. For example, they can be furniture builders, cabinet makers or toy makers. Wood carvers are sometimes counted as carpenters.