English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

9 6 . All o f the following statements are TRUE about gravity, EXCEPT ....
A) Gravity keeps the Earth’s atmosphere
B) Gravity deals with the weather on the Earth
C) Gravity helps things to fly up into space
D) Gravity makes the Earth go round the Sun


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Thunderstorms are very common. Thunder and lightning happen at the same, but you see

the lightning first because light travels faster than sound. Many people who live by oceans have seen hurricanes. Very strong winds, heavy rain and waves cause hurricanes. Hurricanes are given names like Andrew or Hugo. They can cause floods and a lot o f damage. The most violent storms are tornadoes. They can carry things such as dirt, leaves and other objects up to the sky. The wind in a tornado spins at a speed of 640 kilometres per hour or more. Tornadoes cause a lot of damage to things in their way. Blizzards are dangerous snowstorms. They have heavy snow and strong winds. Sometimes when there is a blizzard, schools close and power goes out.

97. According to the passage, you see lightning before you hear thunder because ....
A) thunder happens last
B) lightning happens first
C) light goes faster than sound
D) lightning is very common
98. According to the passage, which of the following weather conditions can be given
people’s names?
A) thunderstorms B) blizzards
C) hurricanes D) tornadoes
99. According to the passage, which of the following weather conditions can lift objects up to the sky?
A) a blizzard B) a thunderstorm
C) a tornado D) lightning
100. According to the passage, what is severe weather with strong wind and heavy snow
called?
A) a blizzard
B) a thunderstorm
C) a hurricane
D) a tornado


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Pepperoni is often put on a pizza. It is actually a type of cured sausage made from beef. “ Cured” means salty to protect against bacteria which are dangerous for people. Sometimes cured sausages are made o f turkey or chicken to reduce both fat and calories. Pepperoni is mixed with red pepper or other spices and takes a reddish colour. It is typically cut in small, thin circles. The word “ pepperoni” means “ big peppers” in Italian, though pepperoni has nothing to do with Italy. Its actual origin is not known yet. However, it is believed to be invented in America, likely in one of the original pizzerias in New York City. What is clear however, is that pepperoni is America’s favourite pizza topping.