1 II．Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to each question. Passage One Marek was a farmer who lived in a village far away. One day he became very ill and everyone thought he would die. They sent for a doctor, who arrived two days later and examined the sick man. The doctor asked for a pen and some paper to write down the name of the medicine, but there was no pen or paper in the village, because no one could read or write. The doctor picked up a piece of burnt wood from the fire. He wrote the name of the medicine on the door of the house. “Get this medicine for him,” he said, “and he will soon get better.” Marek’s family and friends did not know what to do. They could not read the strange writing. Then the village baker had an idea. He took off the door of the house, put it on his cart, and drove to the nearest town. He bought the medicine, and Marek was soon well again. He would not let anyone wash the magic words from the door. 21. What was the educational background of the people in the village? A. They were poorly educated. B. They were well educated. C. They couldn’t read and write. D. They could only write their own names. 22. On what did the doctor write the name of the medicine? A. Floor. B. A piece of burnt wood. C. A piece of paper. D. The door of the house. 23. What was it that made Marek well again? A. The bread bake by the baker. B. The medicine prescribed by the doctor. C. A piece of burnt wood. D. The magic of the words. 24. What is ...
