1. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 READING COMPREHENSION Exercise 25

2. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 Read the passage No:1 and answer the questions Justin Bieber was born in Ontario, Canada on March 1, 1994. Justin was raised by his mother, Pattie, who was only 17 when he was born. As a young boy, Justin enjoyed playing hockey, soccer, and music and taught himself to play guitar, piano and drums. When Pattie realized that Justin had musical talent, she began to upload videos of him singing on You Tube. Justin’s videos caught the attention of pop star Usher, who was impressed with the young singer and signed him to his record company. In 2009, Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released to the public and “One Time” became his first song played on international radio stations. That same year, Justin performed on popular television shows such as Good Morning America and Today. He even sang for President Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington. In 2010, Bieber went on his first official tour to promote his albums My World and My World 2.0. By this time, Bieber was well known as a teenage “heart-throb” with his streetwise style including backwards hat, hoodies, dog chains, and colorful sneakers. Bieber soon gained millions of followers on social media networks such as Twitter. As of 2013, Bieber had over 45 million Twitter followers, more than any other person, and had penned over 23,000 tweets.

3. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 As of 2013, Bieber had over 45 million Twitter followers, more than any other person, and had penned over 23,000 tweets Bieber’s video “Baby” has been viewed over 900 million times on YouTube. Fans of Justin Bieber are referred to as “Beliebers.” In addition to making music, Bieber also invests his money in technology companies and gives to charities that help build schools in developing nations. He has also served as a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Being world famous at age 16, however, does not come without controversy. Bieber has also been involved in several high profile altercations with fans and photographers and has been cited for reckless driving.

4. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 1) Which of the following questions IS NOT answered in the first paragraph? a. Where was Justin Bieber born? b. What musicians did Justin like listening to when he was a boy? c. What sports did Justin like to play when he was a boy? d. What instruments did Justin teach himself to play? 2) The first paragraph discusses.... a. How Justin became a famous hockey player. b. Justin Bieber's Twitter account. c. Justin's first album. d. How Justin's music career started. 3) What does "debut" mean in the following sentence: In 2009, Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released to the public and “One Time” became his first song played on international radio stations. a. Most popular b. Final c. Last d. First

5. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 1) Which of the following questions IS NOT answered in the first paragraph? a. Where was Justin Bieber born? b. What musicians did Justin like listening to when he was a boy? c. What sports did Justin like to play when he was a boy? d. What instruments did Justin teach himself to play? 2) The first paragraph discusses.... a. How Justin became a famous hockey player. b. Justin Bieber's Twitter account. c. Justin's first album. d. How Justin's music career started. 3) What does "debut" mean in the following sentence: In 2009, Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released to the public and “One Time” became his first song played on international radio stations. a. Most popular b. Final c. Last d. First

6. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 4) When did Justin Bieber appear on Good Morning America? a. 2009 b. The passage doesn't tell c. 2008 d. 2010 5) Which of the following IS NOT part of Justin's "streetwise style"? a. Dog chain b. Backwards hat c. Colorful sneakers d. Basketball jersey 6) Which of the following IS NOT true about Justin Bieber? a. One of his videos has been viewed over 900 million times. b. His fans and followers have a nickname. c. He does not "Tweet“ d. He has the most twitter followers.

7. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 4) When did Justin Bieber appear on Good Morning America? a. 2009 b. The passage doesn't tell c. 2008 d. 2010 5) Which of the following IS NOT part of Justin's "streetwise style"? a. Dog chain b. Backwards hat c. Colorful sneakers d. Basketball jersey 6) Which of the following IS NOT true about Justin Bieber? a. One of his videos has been viewed over 900 million times. b. His fans and followers have a nickname. c. He does not "Tweet“ d. He has the most twitter followers.

8. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 7) The point of the third paragraph is to.... a. Tell readers what it takes to become a "belieber.“ b. Tell readers what Justin does besides make music. c. Tell readers when Justin will be on tour. d. Tell readers about how popular Justin is on social media. 8) The last paragraph suggests..... a. Justin Bieber is sometimes involved in troublesome situations. b. Justin Bieber should go to jail to learn a lesson. c. Justin Bieber gives to charity. d. Justin Bieber will be popular for his entire life. 9) What question is answered in the third paragraph? a. How many videos has Justin Bieber made? b. What technology companies does Justin invest in? c. What are some ways Justin spends his money? d. What countries has Justin Bieber visited?

9. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 7) The point of the third paragraph is to.... a. Tell readers what it takes to become a "belieber.“ b. Tell readers what Justin does besides make music. c. Tell readers when Justin will be on tour. d. Tell readers about how popular Justin is on social media. 8) The last paragraph suggests..... a. Justin Bieber is sometimes involved in troublesome situations. b. Justin Bieber should go to jail to learn a lesson. c. Justin Bieber gives to charity. d. Justin Bieber will be popular for his entire life. 9) What question is answered in the third paragraph? a. How many videos has Justin Bieber made? b. What technology companies does Justin invest in? c. What are some ways Justin spends his money? d. What countries has Justin Bieber visited?

10. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 Read the passage No:2 and answer the questions Auroras, often called Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), are spectacular light displays most commonly viewed in the polar regions. Auroras occur because of interactions between Earth’s magnetic field and solar winds. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emitted from the sun’s corona that travels far into space at speeds of up to 400 miles per second. Charged particles within the solar winds collide with atmospheric atoms and molecules when they reach Earth’s magnetic field. The collisions cause quantum leaps, which means the kinetic energy within the electrons of the particles are converted to light. The collisions of different particles result in different colored lights. Atomic oxygen produces red and green lights, nitrogen produces pink, blue, or violet light, helium produces purple lights and neon produces rippled orange light. Auroras come in a vast array of shapes and forms such as arcs, swirls, “curtains” and glowing shapes. They often appear to be moving.

11. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 Auroras often occur as a result of a geomagnetic storm. A geomagnetic storm is the temporary disturbance of the Earth’s magnetic field as a result of an event in space such as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection (the ejection of charged particles form the sun’s corona). In noteworthy geomagnetic storms, Auroras can be seen well south (or north) of where they are usually occur. The famous Great Geomagnetic Storms of 1859 produced what witnesses call the most spectacular auroras ever seen. Such auroras were seen throughout the United States, Japan, and Australia. The event lasted for almost a week.

12. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 1) If the answer to a question is "the Geomagnetic Storms of 1859," what could be the question? a. When do charged particles collide? b. What is one way an aurora can form? c. Can aurora be seen away from the north or south poles? d. What was an example of a noteworthy geomagnetic storm? 2) Which of the following could be an EFFECT of a geomagnetic storm? a. Earth's magnetic field b. The sun c. A mass coronal ejection d. An aurora 3) Where would I MOST likely view the Aurora Borealis? a. South Pole b. Equator c. North Pole d. The sun

13. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 1) If the answer to a question is "the Geomagnetic Storms of 1859," what could be the question? a. When do charged particles collide? b. What is one way an aurora can form? c. Can aurora be seen away from the north or south poles? d. What was an example of a noteworthy geomagnetic storm? 2) Which of the following could be an EFFECT of a geomagnetic storm? a. Earth's magnetic field b. The sun c. A mass coronal ejection d. An aurora 3) Where would I MOST likely view the Aurora Borealis? a. South Pole b. Equator c. North Pole d. The sun

14. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 4) Quantum Leaps are caused by..... a. The collision of solar winds with atoms and particles within Earth's magnetic fields. b. The collision of solar winds with the sun's corona. c. The collapse of Earth's magnetic field. d. The collision of solar winds with Earth's winds. 5) If you were to make a "recipe" for an aurora, which of the following "ingredients" would be unnecessary? a. The conversion of kinetic energy to light b. Particle collisions c. People d. Solar wind 6) Which of the following questions about auroras is NOT answered in the passage? a. How fast does solar wind travel? b. How many auroras normally occur in a year? c. What are some reasons auroras occur? d. Have auroras ever been seen in Australia?

15. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 4) Quantum Leaps are caused by..... a. The collision of solar winds with atoms and particles within Earth's magnetic fields. b. The collision of solar winds with the sun's corona. c. The collapse of Earth's magnetic field. d. The collision of solar winds with Earth's winds. 5) If you were to make a "recipe" for an aurora, which of the following "ingredients" would be unnecessary? a. The conversion of kinetic energy to light b. Particle collisions c. People d. Solar wind 6) Which of the following questions about auroras is NOT answered in the passage? a. How fast does solar wind travel? b. How many auroras normally occur in a year? c. What are some reasons auroras occur? d. Have auroras ever been seen in Australia?

16. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 7) What is the best definition of the word "emitted" as used in the sentence below? The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emitted from the sun’s corona that travels far into space at speeds of up to 400 miles per second. a. Released b. Spun c. Grew d. Taken from 8) Which is NOT true about Auroras? a. They often appear to be in motion. b. A geomagnetic storm is a permanent disturbance in Earth's magnetic field. c. They can appear as curtains, shapes, or swirls. d. They are most often viewed in the polar regions 9) What could be an antonym of the word "commonly" in the sentence below? Auroras, often called Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), are spectacular light displays most commonly viewed in the polar regions. a. Never b. Lately c. Often d. Rarely

17. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Reading Comprehension Exercise 25 7) What is the best definition of the word "emitted" as used in the sentence below? The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emitted from the sun’s corona that travels far into space at speeds of up to 400 miles per second. a. Released b. Spun c. Grew d. Taken from 8) Which is NOT true about Auroras? a. They often appear to be in motion. b. A geomagnetic storm is a permanent disturbance in Earth's magnetic field. c. They can appear as curtains, shapes, or swirls. d. They are most often viewed in the polar regions 9) What could be an antonym of the word "commonly" in the sentence below? Auroras, often called Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis), are spectacular light displays most commonly viewed in the polar regions. a. Never b. Lately c. Often d. Rarely