Variant – 1 Choose the best answer

27. The word "evolving" in the t“xt means”...

A) neglecting B) introducing C) delaying D) developing

28. The main idea of the text is ...

A) about the first computers.

B) information about mini computers.

C) different types of telecommunications.

D) data about information technology.
Read & choose the correct answer for (29-32).

Although our modern civilization has had many negative

effects on the environment, we recognize that modern

civilization has also made the environment more livable in

many ways. With medical and technical advances, we are

having better health care. Average life expectancy is

increasing. We are protecting ourselves better from natural

hazards , such as earthquakes , hurricanes, and tornadoes . We

are feeding more people, and feeding them better than ever

before. In the past few years, we have begun to learn how we

can use our technologies to live in close harmony with our

environment than we have in the recent past. For example,

we are attempting to control some pests using better

methods than were used earlier, in the twentieth century. We

are experimenting with new ways of growing crops.
29. Which statement is true according to the passage?

A) Health care is affected only negatively by modern

civilization.

B) Modern technology has completely broken the delicate

balance of nature.

C) Positive changes are taking place all over the world.

D) Owing to modern civilization people can live longer.
30. It is implied in the passage that ...

A) earthquakes were a primary concern of the individual.

B) hurricanes are increasing because of the destruction of

environment.

C) tornadoes cannot be avoided.

D) natural hazards used to be more destructive for people