40.
(A) attempted
(B) managed
(C) wanted
(D) decided

36. (A) teachers (B) books (C) experience (D) practice

37. (A) learning (B) taking (C) missing (D) enjoying

38. (A) sat (B) lay (C) went (D) rode

39. (A) nearly (B) finally (C) really (D) suddenly

41. What can be inferred about the author as a child? (A) He never watched TV. (B) He read what he had to. (C) He found reading unbelievable. (D) He considered reading part of his life.

42. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “ ”. (A) an idea (B) a sound quality (C) a way of writing (D) a world to write about

43. What effect does reading have on the author? (A) It helps him to realize his dream. (B) It opens up a wider world for him. (C) It makes his college life more interesting. (D) It increases his interest in worldwide travel.

44. Which of the following can be the best title of this text? (A) Why do I read? (B) How do I read? (C) What do I read? (D) When do I read?

45. What is the purpose of describing the boiler room in the first paragraph? (A) To explain the measures the city takes to care for poor people. (B) To suggest that affordable housing is possible in all areas. (C) To show how the environment-friendly building works. (D) To compare old and new boiler rooms.

46. What is an advantage of the buildings meeting the Green Communities Standards? (A) Lower running costs. (B) Costing less in construction. (C) Less air to be lost in hot days. (D) Better prices for homeless people.