8 B WRITTEN TEST I VERB TENSESFORMS Put each verb m brackets in the correct tense or form (10 pts) I dont think his article deserves (1 read) It was our fault to keep Jane (2 wait) so long We (3 inf.
1 B: WRITTEN TEST I VERB TENSES/FORMS Put each verb m brackets in the correct tense or form (10 pts) - I don't think his article deserves (1 read) - It was our fault to keep Jane (2 wait) so long We (3 inform) her in advance - It's no use (4 ask) the students (5 keep) quiet They can't help (6 make) a noise - I would rather you (7 not / be) absent from class yesterday - Neither industries nor the garbage disposal (8 account) for the pollution in this city - All the lights are on You (9 forget) (10 turn) the lights off before going to bed last night II WORD FORMS Give the correct form of words in brackets (10 pts) 1."What if" questions involving are familiar in historical speculations (FACT) counterfactuals 2.He was definitely when he scored that goal (SIDE) onside 3.You won't persuade him to change his mind His decision is (REVOKE) irrevocable 4.Are season-ticket dealt here? (NEW) renewals 5.The Ministry of Education and Training decided to organize a (an) _footballer championship to create a common playground for all students (COLLEGE) intercollegiate 6.An alarm sounds when the temperature reaches a level (DETERMINE) predetermined 7.Scarlet, my new neighbor, tends to have intense, friendships (SPIRIT) spiritualized 8.It is not surprising that the corporation has established total supremacy 9.He examined the parcel over its rivals (SUPREME) as he had no idea what it could be (SUSPECT) suspiciously 10.Each classroom in my school has been with a high-quality projector (FIT) outfitted VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one given (10 pts) I rarely sleep in the afternoon → I'm not in I'm not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out → Not for Not for another five years did the whole truth about the murder come out It seems that no one predicted the correct result → No one No one seems to have predicted the correct result My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night → My grandfather didn't have My grandfather didn't have any recollection of phoning me last night I was not well enough to play football that day → I didn't feel I didn't feel up to playing football that day Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood (contend) → Laura had a Laura had a lot of problems to contend with during her childhood It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions (apt) → Young children Young children are apt to ask a lot of questions David felt uncomfortable in front of all those people (ill) → David seemed really David seemed really ill at ease in front of all those people The handling of the matter has been heavily criticized by the press (scorn) → The press The press has poured scorn on the handling of the matter 10 When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled (hair) → When they broke the news When they broke the news, she didn't turn a hair II WORD CHOICE (5 PTS) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences 11.D 12.C 13 D 14 A 15.C 16.C 17 B 18 B 19 B 20 D 11 When I finish writing this composition, I'm going to and go to bed A make time B hit the hay C hit the big time D call it a day 12 Mary usually buys her clothes It's cheaper than going to a dressmaker A in public B on the shelf C off the leg D on the house 13 You are at to what you like A freedom B olds C disposal D liberty 14 Without written evidence, we don't have a on A leg to stand B foot to stand C leg to lean D foot to lean 15 It was very strange but I had a(n) that the plane would crash A intuition B omen C premonition D prediction 16 Although he spoke slowly, I found it difficult at times to follow the of his argument A spool B track C thread D path 17 I intend to an official complaint to the Director A write B.lodge C place D take 18 The transport strikes a real , which will make it very difficult for me to get to work A pain in the back B nuisance C last straw D frustration 19 benefits include a new car and free health insurance A Well B Fringe C Edge D Verge 20 Mind that the baby shouldn't touch the knife; it's as sharp as a A blade B sword C cut D razor IV PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5 PTS) 31 C 32 A 33 C 34 A 35 A 36 A 37 D 38 C 39 B 40 C 31 If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, I'll with your later A settle down B pay back C settle up D pay up 32 Demand for the products is expected to peak years from now and then to A taper off B fall down C setback D drift away 33 It was an embarrassing situation, but she managed to A laugh at it B laugh on it C laugh it off D laugh it out 34 The police a good deal ofcriticismovertheir handling ofthe demonstration A came in for B brought about C went down with D opened up 35 The rain was simply down on the deserted street A pelting B spraying C showering D dripping 36 As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes besides us A pulled up B pulled down C pulled off D pulled through 37 I was the impression that you liked Indian food A on B with C over D under 38 Ms Dung, your former teacher, as a very sympathetic person She can be a shoulder to cry on 3 A comes out B comes at C comes over D comesabout 39 She brought the deal even though nobody thought she was capable of doing it A in B off C out D down 40 It took the parents a long time to their children's game A catch up with B catch up C catch on to D catch out OPEN CLOZE (10 PTS) Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their (1) from the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor" These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively (2) to with tides Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in (3) they result from undersea seismic activity Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour In the (4) ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters It is when they hit the shallow water (5) they increase in (6) , possibly up to 40 meters Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of (7) seismic activity Two areas of the Pacific (8) accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often (9) on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often comes with little (10) and can therefore prove disastrous l name height The response of most animals when suddenly faced with a predator is to flee (11) selection has acted in a variety of ways in different (12) to enhance the efficacy of the behaviors, known as "flight behaviors" or escape behaviors that are used by prey in fleeing predators that are used by prey in fleeing predators Perhaps the most direct adaptation is enhanced flight (13) and agility Adaptations for speed, however, are likely to require sacrifices biter attributes, so we might expect only some species to adopt a simple fast flight strategy Another way of enhancing the effectiveness of flight is to move in an erratic and unpredictable (14) Many species, like ptarmigans, snipes, and various antelopes and gazelles, flee from predators in a characteristic zigzag fashion Rapid unexpected changes in flight direction (15) it difficult for a predator to track (16) In some species, like the European hare, erratic zigzag flight might be more effective in the (17) of predators that are faster than they are and straight light more effective against predators that are (18) A quite different way of enhancing escape by flight is to use socalled "flash" behavior Here, the alarmed prey flees for a short distance and then "freezes." Some predators are unexcited by (19) prey, and a startling flash of activity followed by immobility may confuse them "Flash" behavior is used in (20) by frogs and orthopteran insects little 3.that open/ deep that II WORD heavy Well occurs 10 Warning FORMATION (20PTS) PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses 11 Natural 12 Species 13 Speed 16 prey 17 Presence 18 Slower 14 Way 19 Immobile 15 Particular 20 make This involved some dealings with the chief of the police (HAND) Ensure your screen colors are not causing eye strain Avoid fluorescent screens (COLOR) You can travel from one end of the park to the other on a railway (MINIMIZE) Mr Madill stated that the against him were unfounded (ALLEGE) The lingering war in the country has brought about nothing but the effects of poverty and squalor (HUMAN) The between blacks and whites are more and more common (MARRY) I don't think Tom's getting too much sleep lately His eyes are terribly (BLEED) He has unwavering belief in something unreal such as forces (NORMALITY) can be dangerously close to racism (NATION) 10 The world champion was by a younger Russian challenger (THRONE) underhand/ underhanded Multicolored miniature allegations Dehumanizing intermarriage bloodshot 10 dethroned Paranormal Nationalism IV SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS) Rewrite the following sentences using the words given This liver condition is common among those who drink a lot →This liver condition drinkers → This liver condition is common among heavy drinkers "I think the whole idea is ridiculous," he said → He dismissed → He dismissed the whole idea as being ridiculous He threatened the officers with violence → He → He made threats of violence against the officers It shouldn't have surprised me that my children didn't like the new, cheaper ice-cream → I might → I might have known my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream Her lateness made the boss angry (BANANAS) → It was because she → It was because she was late that the boss went bananas She wore headphones in order not to disturb anyone → She wore headphones lest → She wore headphones lest she (should) disturb anyone She is not very good at arranging flowers (FLAIR) → → She doesn't have much (of a) flair for arranging flowers Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison (LEAF) → → Bill has turned over a new leaf since he came out of prison You must not, I repeat not, open this box until Christmas Day (TO) → Under opened until Christmas Day 5 → Under no circumstances is this box to be opened until Christmas Day 10 Her early success has made her very conceited (HEAD) → Her early success has gone to her head PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A Choose the best answer (10 points) She loved tennis and could watch it till the came home A she B everyone C horses D cows Could you close the window? There is a bit of a A current B wind C draught D breeze Thousands of steel were used as the framework of the new office block A beams B girders C stakes D piles The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only the hot, humid air A stirred up B poured through C turned into D cutback He set one alarm-clock for five o'clock and the other for five past so as to that he did not oversleep A assure B ensure C insure D reassure When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the A nut B stone C seed D core It was only he told me his surname that I realised that we had been to the same school A then B until C as soon as D when He got an excellentgrade in his examination the fact that he had not worked particularly hard A on account of B because C in spite of D although Their eventual choice of house was by the time Peter would take to get to the office A related B consequent C determined D dependent 10 It turned out that we rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours A hadn't B should have C mustn't D needn't have B Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (5 points) His busy schedule made him completely (access) to his students inaccessible He works for UNESCO in a purely (advice) role advisory The sun and the moon are often (person) in poetry personified I've never known such a (quarrel) person quarrelsome I don't care if you had had too much to drink Your behaviour last night was (defend) indefensible C Choose the right verbs provided in the box, then use the most suitable forms of the verbs to fill in the numbered blanks (5 points) break call slow take draw The red car has just up in front of our house Are we expecting anyone ? drawn His condition is worse than before I think we should in a doctor call I've won a million pound ! I don't believe it! I simply can't it in ! take Could you down, please I don't like driving so fast on country roads slow I'm sorry I'm late.The car has down again I've left it about a mile down the street broken E Supply the correct tense of the verb in brackets (8 points) You must tell me the truth I insist on (tell) the truth being told (Thompson catch ) the ball, we would have won the game Had Thompson caught Don't worry We (finish) the report by 11 o'clock shall/will have finished Fred was pleased (admit) to the college to be admitted There were some people (row) on the river rowing Alex has a test tomorrow that he needs to study for He (not watch) TV right now should not be watching Were I (know) the answer, I (tell) you right away Were I to know By the end of last year, he (read) four Shakespeare plays and by next year, he (read) two more had read/ will have read PART FOUR: WRITING A Finish each of the sentences in such a way that st means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points) Tim insisted on being told the complete story Nothing but Nothing but the complete / whole story would satisfy Tim She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard However However hard she works she never seems to succeed Andrew Is the most generous person I have ever met I've yet I've yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew She never seems to succeed even though she studies much Much Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed I never thought that I would win a prize It had It had never crossed my mind that I'd win a prize B Write a new sentence using the word given (10 points) I don't think the television's likely to blow up at any minute (LIKELIHOOD) There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any minute This car only cost me five hundred pounds (PICKED) I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting (WENT) The painting went for five thousand pounds We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year We have broken even this year In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color (EVEN) (ADVENT) 967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color VOCABULARY (10 POINTS) Select the best option for eachblank Employees who have a are encouraged to discuss it with the management A hindrance B.grievance C disadvantage D disturbance The police are certain who the culprit is A in some ways B more or less C here and there D by and by Women's participation in the workforce was lower in the countries which had lessdeveloped economies A.scale B.speed C.velocity D rate Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no improvement in her condition A.decipherable B legible C.discernible D intelligible I've been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I've hardly put in the problem so far A.a dent B afoot C abrave face D damper From time to time he himself to a weekend in a five-starhotel A craves B indulges C.treats D benefits Men still expect their jobs to take A superiority B.imposition C priority D seniority According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbours A terms B.relations C.relationships D acquaintance The police have been orderednot to if the students attack them A combat B rebuff C.retaliate D.challenge 10 The police finally arrested the criminal A famous B renowned C.respectable D notorious I GRAMMAR (20POINTS) A Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form.(10points) She has made up her mind (have) a garage (build) next to the house to have/built The statue (break)while it (move) to another room in the museum broke / was being moved 3.The highway patrol advised (take) the old route through the city taking 4.The bell is ringing I must stop (do)my homework 5.Why you all (laugh)? Roger (tell) you his funny stories? are you all laughing/ has Roger told 6.Don't worry We (answer) the phone doing / to answer (finish) the report by11 will have finished B Close test (20 points) ART AS A CAREER Many celebrated artists have found(1) _hard to (2) ends meet early on in their careers (3) a few well-known exceptions, however, (poor Van Gogh being perhaps the most famous one)(4) went on to find recognition within their own lifetime Picasso's life story is the kind of rags-to-riches tale (5) gives hope to many (6) unknown artist In 1904, he was sharing a draughty and primitive studio complex (7) thirty other artists But(8) his death, he was a multi-millionaire and probably the most celebrated modern artist ever Nevertheless,(9) every success story, there must be dozens of artists (perhaps some potential 'greats') who have endured a lifetime(10) _hardship in obscurity (11) they were never recognised because their work was(12) _of sympathy with the prevailing fashion, or(13) they lacked talent, is impossible to say Most people see art (14) _a vocation rather (15) _a career There(16) indeed be some truth in the idea(17) artists need to (18) exceptionally dedicated to succeed, and even relatively successful artists sometimes have(19) supplement their income by working (20) other areas occasionally 8 it make with most which/that 6.of with By for 10 of 11.Whether 12 out 13.because 14 as 15 Than 16 may/could 17 that 18 be 19 to 20 in II USE OF ENGLISH (30POINTS) A Sentence transformation (20 points) PART 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points) Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister It It has been suggested that the minister should resign I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that Many's Many's the time that I've made stupid mistakes like that You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong Contrary Contrary to your belief/ opinion, fat people are not always jolly You should have called the doctor at once Itwas It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late Gary prides Gary prides himself on never being late PART 2: Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the one given, using the word given in brackets Do not alter the word in any way (10 points) Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished (AWAY) Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with At the moment I can't afford to buy a new car (QUESTION) At the moment a new car is out of the question I assume you're hungry (GRANTED) I take it for granted you're hungry I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter (BRING) I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco (BOUNDS) The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school ... using the words given This liver condition is common among those who drink a lot →This liver condition drinkers → This liver condition is common among heavy drinkers "I think the whole idea is... you're hungry I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter (BRING) I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter Students at the school are not allowed to go into... out of prison You must not, I repeat not, open this box until Christmas Day (TO) → Under opened until Christmas Day 5 → Under no circumstances is this box to be opened until Christmas Day 10 Her