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MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 001 Part 1: PHONOLOGY (5 MS) Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the other three of the group a says a warm a germ a prefer a learned b depths b thought b gene b louder b ragged c baths c got c gist c thunderstorm c wretched d truths d saw d gear d greengrocer d panicked Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group 10 11 a nature a committee a ignorant a survival a innocent b mature b refugee b lieutenant b establish b miniature c culture c employee c tolerant c fashionable c preferable d measure d absentee d immigrant d internship d irreparable Part 2: ERROR IDENTIFICATION Choose the underlined part of the sentence that needs correction 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 To raise livestocks successfully, farmers must select cattle for breeding and apply a dietary regimen a b c d Almost one-half of those taking specialized courses last year were taking self-improvement course a b c d The idea of a submarine is an old ancient one, dating from as early as the fifteenth century when Drebbel A b c and Da Vinci made preliminary drawings d The athlete, together with his coach and several relatives, are traveling to the Olympic Games a b c d The coal is the world's most abundant fossil fuel a b c d In purchasing a winter coat, it is very important for trying it on with heavy clothing underneath a b c d Without Fleming’s presence, this ‘chance’ would have gone undetectedly, and might never have occurred a b c d again Improvements in people’s health are due in part to advances in medical care and better sanitary a b c d The water of Gulf Stream may be as much as 20 percentage warmer than the surrounding water a b c d Insects appeared on Earth before long the earliest mammals a b c d Part 3: VOCABULARY (5 MS) Choose the option that best fits the blank of the sentence 22 I think that this painting can be _ in a number of different but equally valid ways a translated b interpreted c rendered d discerned 23 I don’t know what was wrong with her this afternoon She’s usually quite a pleased b glad c cheerful d satisfied 24 I let my children make their own decisions now they’re older; I wouldn’t to interfere a presume b resume c assume d consume 25 The hotel he recommended proved to be too expensive a wasn’t b turned out to be c looked d demanded proof of being, 26 The young lad was the of his father a likeness b picture c image d portrait 27 One wonders whether the current political is right for such a move a environment b climate c state d standpoint 28 You must be very when dealing with toxic substances a caustic b affluent c cautious d quaint 29 30 31 He some unusual educational beliefs a keeps b takes c carries d holds You’ll have to shout if you want her to hear you She’s as deaf as a a bat b post c wall d mountain The footballer in agony on the pitch, and it was clear that his knee had been broken a wriggled b writhed c squirmed d twisted Part 3: STRUCTURES Choose the option that best fits the blank of the sentence 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 I won’t have a whisky, thank you It’s not that I don’t drink, that I don’t drink and drive a but also b but rather c except d so If , the Xmas tree would look more impressive a it is carefully done b it were to be carefully done c being carefully done d done carefully Only those knew well could be let in a he b who c that d Ø (no word is needed) , the meeting began a After we have sat down b All of us having taken the seats c Our having seated d Once we had seated Hardly workers leave the shed without turning off the light a more b few c any d no Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week a twice more than b more than twice as c twice as much as d as much twice Julia has become our new boss, giving and taking gratuities are nor allowed a When b For c As d Now that The judge demanded the right information in the shortest time a being given b to be given c given d to have given had the police officer left when the neighbors shouting again a Scarcely / would start b No sooner / started c Barely / started d Hardly / would have started My father for the same oil company for 40 years before he retired last year a had worked b was working c had been working d worked MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 002 Part 1: PREPOSITIONS Choose the option that best fits the blank of the sentence I rarely buy hardback book – they are so expensive I always wait till they come in paperback a up b out c down d off The names of the winners were given on the radio a up b in c away d out He was struck by cancer at the age of 39 a down b on c at d out You can deal with this your discretion a on b by c in d at When they , I had to report to the nearest barracks a called me up b asked after me c asked me after d called up me The school examination for eleven-year olds was some years ago a followed up b drawn up c carried out d done away with When I took over the business I got more than a stood by b bargained for c drew up d came in for If you any problems when you arrive at the airport, give me a ring a come about b catch on c run into d face up You’re having problems now but I’m sure things will change the better soon a on b to c by d for 10 Eventually the list of candidates for the job was down to three a wound b lowered c narrowed d dropped Part 2: READING COMPREHENSION Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions Situated in the central mountains of Alaska, a peak named Denali rises 20,320 feet above sea level It is the highest peak in North America and the center of Denali National Park One of America's greatest wilderness areas, the park has had limited access to visitors, but in spite of this tourism rose from under 6,000 visitors in 1950 to over 546,000 visitors in 1990 The increasing popularity of this park is prompting serious discussions about the future use of Denali as well as how to preserve wilderness areas in general One important issue of land use arises when parts of National Parks are owned by individuals In Denali, though most of the land in this vast tract of more than a million acres is owned by the National Park Service, several thousand acres are still privately owned as mining tracts These mining tracts in Denali were once abundant sources 15 of gold, but they were sources of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead that polluted rivers and streams Environmentalists were successful in getting the government to require mining companies to submit statements showing the potential impact 20 of a mining project before they are allowed to begin mining Because of this requirement, many individuals closed their mines and some sold their land to the National Park Service Some land owners, however, are wondering if it is better to sell their land to the government or keep it for possible future use Tourism in this previously remote 25 area is bound to rise, as more roads are built to provide easier access to the park This increase in the number of visitors creates a demand for hotels and other real estate development The economic implications of this are of interest to the land owners, but are dismaying to those interested in preserving the wilderness 11 12 13 What is the primary focus of this passage? a controversies over land use in Denali b miners selling their property in Denali c Alaska building more roads to Denali d limiting tourist access to Denali The word wilderness in line could be best replaced by the word a dangerous b natural c rural d pastoral The word prompting in line could best be replaced by which of the following? a promising b sanctioning c initiating d trapping The word tract as used in line refers to which of the following? a trail b resort c frontier d expanse 15 Which of the following is most similar to the word abundant in line 9? a plentiful b sparse c hopeful d absolute 16 According to the passage, which of the following are pollutants in the Denali area? a gold b pesticides c human waste d arsenic 17 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase potential impact in line 12? a approximate cost b expected value c proposed size d possible effects 18 The author infers that some mine owners might hesitate to sell their land to the Park Service for which of the following reasons? a There may be increasing demand for the ore in the mines b They might want to move to the towns c They might receive more money selling their land to developers d They might want to build a house on their property 19 What is the author's purpose in writing this passage? a to demonstrate the changes in Denali National Park b to use Denali as an example of common park issues c to introduce the wonders of the wilderness area of Denali d to explain the problems occurring in Denali Park 20 Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph in this passage? a conflict between land owners and environmentalists b the role of the National Park Service in development c tourist needs in Denali Park d wildlife in the park Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions Sylvia Earle, a marine botanist and one of the foremost deep-sea explorers, has spent over 6000 hours, more than seven months, underwater From her earliest years, Earle had an affinity for marine life, and she took her first plunge into the open sea as a teenager In the years since then she has taken part in a number of landmark underwater projects, from exploratory expeditions around the world to her celebrated “Jim dive” in 1978, which was the deepest solo dive ever made without cable connecting the diver to a support vessel at the surface of the sea Clothed in a Jim suit, a futuristic suit of plastic and metal armor, which was secured to a manned submarine, Sylvia Earle plunged vertically into the Pacific Ocean, at times at the speed of 100 feet per minute.On reaching the ocean floor, she was released from the submarine and from that point her only connection to the sub was an 18-foot tether For the next two and a half hours, Earle roamed the seabed taking notes, collecting specimens, and planting a US flag Consumed by a desire to descend deeper still, in 1981 she became involved in the design and manufacture of deep-sea submersibles, one of which took her to a depth of 3000 feet This did not end Sylvia Earle’s accomplishments 14 21 22 23 24 When did Sylvia Earle discover her love of the sea? a In childhood b During her 6000 hours underwater c after she made her deepest solo dive d well into her adulthood It can be inferred from the passage that Sylvia Earle a is not interested in the scientific aspects of marine research b is uncomfortable in tight spaces c does not have technical expertise d has devoted her life to ocean exploration The author’s opinion of Sylvia Earle is a critical b supportive c ambivalent According to this passage, the Jim suit was made of a extra tough fabric b rubber and plastic c plastic and metal d chain mail d disrespectful The word consumed in line 11 means a devoured b defeated c exhausted d overwhelmed 26 What will the paragraph following this passage probably be about? a Sylvia Earle’s childhood b More information on the Jim suit c Earle’s achievements after 1981 d How deep-sea submersibles are manufactured 27 The main purpose of this passage is a to explore the botany of the ocean floor b to present a short biography of Sylvia Earle c to provide an introduction to oceanography d to show the historical importance of the Jim dive 28 Which of the following is NOT true about the Jim dive? a It took place in 1981 b Sylvia Earle took notes while on the ocean floor c It was performed in the Pacific Ocean d The submarine that Sylvia Earle was connected to was manned 29 The word affinity in line is closest in meaning to a fear b indifference c fondness d dislike 30 Where in the passage does the author mention how long Sylvia Earle spent on the ocean floor? a Line b Line C Line D Line 10 Part 3: CLOZE TEST Choose the words or phrases that best fit the blanks to make a complete passage EDUCATION AND WORK Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (31) this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you might well have heard some or all of the (32) It's the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child Or it's the satisfaction of a job well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important deal I worked as bus conductor once and I can't say I (33) the same as I staggered along the swaying gang trying to (34) out tickets without falling over into someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (35) , what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of status say those who have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership (36) Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman I suspect, and I say this under my (37) , that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (38) up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (39) and open that little shop we always dreamed of, or go around the world, or spend more time in the garden One day we'll get that (40) we deserve, but until then at least we have something to And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why 31 a consider b meditate c propose d launch 32 a below b rest c following d latter 33 a enjoyed b wished c felt d hoped 34 a make b turn c issue d give 35 a case b one c question d former 36 a quanlities b status c property d requirements 37 a oath b suspicion c breath d pressure 38 a turn b move c ease d end 39 a resources b opportunities c rest d money 40 a ambition b promotion c vocation d station 25 WRITTEN TEST Part 1: CLOZE TEST Fill in each blank with ONE word to make a complete passage Cloze test 1: MTV stands for Music Television It's a television (1) dedicated to pop music It was (2) on 1st August 1981 in the United States Because of MTV's instant success in the US, the company expanded into other areas MTV Europe (3) operating on st August 1987 MTV Europe(4) 24 hours a day from its London studios It can be seen in 33 countries and reaches an estimated audience of 110 million viewers People of 19 different nationalities work at London headquarters, and they try to offer a (5) of music from all over Europe The channel broadcasts in English but Germany provides the biggest number of viewers Currently, one fifth of the (6) is by German artists Most of TV output is video and concerts, but there is also a programme (7) Unplugged, where major artists play (8) and acoustic in front of a small studio audience In addition to music, the channel's programmes (9) with news, movie information and comedy MTV has also broadcast special report (10) racism, immigration and unemployed teenagers Cloze test 2: For enthusiasts who are (1) on sport as (2) as music, a musical work-out will (3) them with the best of both worlds Sportsmen and women can now (4) from the transfer of ballet and classical dance skills to sports (5) as skiing Even those who (6) part in athletics are discovering that exercise to music helps their movements stay more (7) Media exposure has (8) home the advantages of keep-fit activities like aerobics to a world-wide (9) So what was (10) viewed with some skepticism is increasingly becoming the fact of life in the world of sport Part 2: WORD FORMS Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words He wasn’t the main actor in that play He was just a(n) (LOOK) That the ship disappeared is a(n) mystery (EXPLAIN) The pilot warned him that the plane was and he wouldn’t fly (LOAD) The government offered a wide variety of programmes to help soldiers fit into civilian life (MOBILE) His comments left me with rage (SPEAK) He was taken into care because of his at school (ATTEND) While walking in the mountains in North Wales, we came across a(n) quarry (USE) Use this product only in with the manufacturer’s instructions (ACCORD) This exam is longer and more difficult to pass (RESPOND) 10 The union threatened a if their demands were not met (SLOW) helping volunteer resource sterilize go aware surgical avoid fortune measurable When prevention fails or the (1) occurs, coping with illness abroad and, if necessary, getting yourself or someone else home again quickly, demands (2) and judgement It helps if a doctor can be found, and knowledge of the local language is a valuable asset Often, though, (3) is everything A carefully constructed personal medical kit can be a valuable aid Medical treatment abroad may itself be dangerous Public (4) of HIV has helped draw attention to some of the hazards: screened or unscreened blood transfusions; (5) needles, syringes, and medical and dental instruments; acupuncture; and (6) may all spread the virus; hepatitis B is much more common however, and is spread by the same routes There are numerous examples of travellers (7) immunization in poor countries and subsequently developing hepatitis B Not all medical attention is undertaken (8) Have a car accident in Turkey, and you will almost certainly have to provide a blood sample for (9) of your blood alcohol level; the sterility of the needle that is used will probably depend on precisely where you are (10) enough to have your accident Part 3: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Rewrite the sentence with the given word or the given beginning so that the new sentence has the same meaning as the previous one 10 His boss is close to giving him the sack because he isn’t efficient Such _ Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week An increased Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate Basically, the more _ You’ll be able to learn something if you don’t misbehave in class Provided She stressed the importance of keeping the family together (EMPHASIS) The authorities discourage pubs (FROWN) Marriage did not seem to be what Patsy and Liam wanted (SECOND) Patsy and Liam seemed Customers as well as shop owners have been fascinated by the government’s new policy (APPEALED) The government’s new policy _ alike His behaviours was rather a shock to me (ABACK) Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations (EFFECT) _ THE END OF THE TEST ... pastoral The word prompting in line could best be replaced by which of the following? a promising b sanctioning c initiating d trapping The word tract as used in line refers to which of the following?... hesitate to sell their land to the Park Service for which of the following reasons? a There may be increasing demand for the ore in the mines b They might want to move to the towns c They might receive... were successful in getting the government to require mining companies to submit statements showing the potential impact 20 of a mining project before they are allowed to begin mining Because of