English reading passages (for dtm test takers)

172. According to the passage, how can TP4 spread across large areas?
A) by cars B) by industry
C) by news D) by monkeys


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Have you ever wondered why everyone’s nose is a different shape? Researchers have come up

with a possible explanation for this. A study says the Earth’s climate could have something to do with the shape of our nose. The study found that people who have wider noses usually live in warmer, wetter areas. People with narrower noses are more commonly found in colder and drier climates. The nose plays an important function in making the air reach our lungs in a warm condition. The width of the nostrils and length of the nose help to make sure this happens. Researchers said the nose is a little like a temperature controller.

173. What is the main idea of the text?
A) The lungs have several functions.
B) Human noses aren’t different.
C) The climate affects on noses shapes.
D) The climate changes the world.
174. According to the passage, who lives in warmer places?
A) people with wide noses
B) people with narrow noses
C) people with long noses
D) people with short noses
175. According to the passage, what kind of people live in cold places?
A) with hard noses
B) with wide noses
C) with low noses
D) with narrow noses
176. According to the passage, what is the vital function of the nose?
A) lolling all known bacteria while breathing
B) taking all useful minerals while breathing
C) changing air temperature while breathing
D) changing Earth’s climate while breathing


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Scientists may have found one answer to the problem of water shortages. It is a new material

that collects water from the air. They got their idea from a small beetle that lives in the desert in Africa. The deserts in Namibia are very dry, but the desert beetle is an expert at surviving in hot and dry conditions. Its skin is covered with small holes that collect tiny water drops from the air. The water is enough to keep the beetle alive. Scientists studied the shape and material of the beetle’s skin. They want to use what they found out about the beetle to make their own materials that can collect water from the air. This will help people who live in very dry areas. The scientists believe this new technology could help in many areas of our life.