B. Although I can't speak German, I am able to apply for that job.
C. I don't want to apply for that job because I cannot speak German.
D. I won't be able to apply for that job if I speak German only.
45. You mustn't be late for school.
A. Coming late for school is possible. B. It is a must to be late for school.
C. You needn't come to school late. D. You aren't allowed to be late for school.
Choose the item (A. B. C or D) that best answers the question or completes the unfinished statement about the passage.
The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world. The Galapagos are home to many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.
The islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles Darwin wrote about them in his book, On the Origin of Species. When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to that great mystery of mysteries - the first appearance of new life on this earth.
Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park. However, despite this protection, the park is in danger. The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which is slowly destroying marine life. Every day, illegal nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and dolphins. Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come to live on the islands. Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs. Although tourism is seen as a positive thing, it too has caused problems.
Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? The answer lies in the attitude of everyone who can make a contribution - the Galapagos belongs to the whole world.
46. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Charles Darwin, the father of biology B. Ecuador and its wonderland
C. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands D. The Galapagos, a place to protect 47. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Charles Darwin?
A. He brought over new species to the islands. B. He himself paid a visit to the islands.
C. He wrote about the Galapagos in his book. D. He found that the islands played important part in his discoveries.
48. According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by __________.
A. tourism B. alien animals C. illegal fishing D. scientific research 49. It can be inferred from the passage that tourism has caused problems __________.
A. and should be stopped B. because it is seen as positive
C. but it is thriving D. although it helps
50. The writer's purpose in writing this passage is __________.
A. raise people's awareness of wildlife issues [results]
B. recommend people to come to the islands
C. blame Ecuador's government for the threats to wildlife D. show admiration to Darwin's research on the islands
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Test 18
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. initiate B. diversify C. appreciate D. beautify 2. A. development B. entertainment C. education D. nationality Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
3. The ________ to make quick decisions is vital in an emergency.
A. knowledge B. ability C. talent D. skill
4. The Smiths, _______ house had been destroyed in the explosion, were given rooms in a hostel.
A. which B. who C. whose D. that
5. As we continued traveling north, the weather got _______. Eventually, everything we saw was frozen.
A. more and more cold B. more cold C. the colder D. colder and colder 6. We will never __________ the wonderful winter holiday we had in Britain.
A. forget B. remind C. revise D. reflect 7. The baby is crying! Will you ________ while I prepare his milk?
A. look him up B. look after him C. care about him D. make him up 8. The thief is said to have broken ________ the house through the bathroom window.
A. through B. off C. into D. down
9. The movie itself wasn’t very good, ________ I liked the music.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
10. The hotel was so awful that we wrote a letter of _______ to the travel agency when we got back.
A. relief B. warning C. thanks D. complaint
11. It was a nasty memory. Do you remember both of us wearing sunglasses to avoid ___________ by the supervisors? [nasty: disgusting]
A. being recognized B. to be recognized C. to recognize D. recognizing
12. We have to be careful with the technology we develop, _________ we could find ourselves facing serious environmental problems.
A. although B. otherwise C. whereas D. however
13. ________ extreme bad weather in the mountains, we’re no longer considering our skiing strip.
A. Despite B. Since C. Due to D. Because
14. Mohandas K. Gandhi, ______ Mahatma, lived a noble life of fasting and poverty in order to work for peace and independence.
A. that was called B. called C. was called D. calling 15. John would have studied medicine if he ________ to a medical school.
A. had been admitted B. would have admitted C. had admitted D. would admit 16. ______ me a favour! Can you pick up my suit from the dry cleaner’s tomorrow?
A. Make B. Help C. Assist D. Do
17. -Helen: “________ detective stories?” -Paul: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. What do people feel about B. Are you fond of
C. How about D. What do you think about
18. The appearance of one or several species may result in the loss of __________.
A. biology B. biodiversity C. diversity D. university 19. -Jim: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
-Laura: “________________”
A. Well, that’s very surprising. B. There’ s no double about it.
C. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. D. Of course not. You bet!
20. I have never played table tennis before. This is the first time I ________ to play.
A. have tried B. had tried C. am trying D. try 21. Today we can find many _______ farms in our country.
A. mechanic B. mechanize C. mechanized D. mechanization 22. Mary _________ lazy preparing her lesson last night.
A. shouldn’ t have been B. should have been C. shouldn’t be D.
should be
23. As a result of Japan’s economic growth, many political difficulties have ______.
A. experienced B. lifted C. raised D. arisen
24. Lan has been a nurse all her life. She has spent her life caring for ________ sick.
A. no article B. the C. a D. an
25. -Tom: “Why don’t we buy Tim a book as a birthday present?” – Jill: “________”
A. Tim will be fourteen next week. B. What a good idea!
C. I don’t think I will do it. D. Do you like it?
26. _____ difficult a test is given, that brilliant student succeeds in getting good scores.
A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Wherever D. However
27. Although some societies are ________ undeveloped, their languages – from a linguist’s point of view – are very complex.
A. technology B. technological C. technologically D. technologist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
28. Not anything can stop us from doing our best to save the endangered species.
A B C D 29. Traveling abroad has always proved very appealed to me.
A B C D
30. It is probable that a well-developed memory is crucial in the learn of a foreign language.
A B C D
31. Because there are less members present tonight than there were last night, we must wait until the
A B C
next meeting to vote.
D
32. There are many interesting topics to be discussing at the English-speaking club.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
33. _________, his television would not be so loud.
A. If Rafael studies B. Unless Rafael was studying
C. Had Rafael being studied D. Were Rafael studying 34. __________ received law degrees as today.
A. Never so many women have B. So many women never have C. Never have so many women D. Never so have many women
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 35 to 39.
Experiments have proved that children can be interested in swimming at a very early age. At a special swimming pool in Los Angeles, children become expert at (35)_______ their breath under water even before they can walk. Babies of two months old do not appear to be reluctant to enter the water. It is not long (36)_______ they are so accustomed to swimming that they can pick up weights from the floor of the pool. A game that is very popular (37)_______ these young swimmers is the underwater tricycle race. Tricycles are lined up on the floor of the pool seven feet under water. The children compete against each other to reach the other end of the pool. Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them (38)_______ to push or drag them. Some children can cover the whole (39)_______ of the pool without coming up for breath even once. Whenever they will ever become future Olympic champions, only time will tell. Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us who cannot swim five yards before they are gasping for air.
35. A. keeping B. holding C. compressing D. getting
36. A. ago B. since C. before D. then
37. A. with B. to C. among D. for
38. A. would rather B. had better C. involve D. prefer
39. A. border B. form C. length D. distance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
40. A. mechanic B. scholarship C. champagne D. chemist 41. A. throughout B. overweight C. brought D. enough 42. A. agriculture B. diverse C. service D. certainty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
43. “ Why don’ t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair. B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.
44. We couldn’ t have managed without my father’ s money.