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Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
be related
be interested in
get in touch
have connection
He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.
take in
count on
base on
put up with
We’ll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in working condition.
out of work
run out of
out of order
torn down
“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.
visible
edible
eligible
audible
I couldn’t see what she was doing. It was so dark down there.
make out
make up
make for
make from
It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.
they will soon throw them away
they have to be repaired many times
customers always change their idea
they are very cheap
The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.
meaning
belief
value
reference
People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
buy high-quality products
buy simply-wrapped things
buy more hamburgers
reuse cups
What is the topic of the passage?
How to reduce garbage disposal.
How to live sensitively to the environment.
What is involved in the recycling movement.
What people understand the term “recycle”.
Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
South America.
Europe.
Middle East.
Asia.
The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.
training
exercise
belief
deed
What does the word “sensitive” means?
friendly.
cautious.
logical.
responding.
What best describe the process of reuse?
The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
Aluminum cans and spent motor oil.
Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings.
TV sets and aluminum cans.
Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because _______.
people are ordered to return bottles
returned bottles are few
few bottles are made of glass or plastic
each returned bottle is paid
Choose the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Having been served lunch, _______ .
it was discussed by the committee members the problem
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee
the committee members discussed the problem
a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee
New sources of energy are constantly being looked for _______.
although fossil fuels continue to dwindle
fossil fuels continuing to dwindle
so that we continue to reduce fossil fuels
as fossil fuels continue to dwindle
_______, he would have come to class on time.
If Mike could get up early
If Mike was able to get up early
Had Mike got up earlier
Unless Mike had got up early
_______ is the price of this car.
What interested in us
What we are interested in
That interested us
That we are interested in
Such _______ that we all felt numb.
a cold weather was
was a cold weather
cold the weather
was cold weather
Choose the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
As I was _______ of the change in the program, I arrived half an hour late for the rehearsal.
unconscious
unable
unaware
unreasonable
_______ I didn’t know how to do the job. But now I am making progress.
At first
First
First of all
At the first
My uncle is in _______ of 60 engineers and workers.
management
charge
leadership
direction
I’d rather you _______ for me here.
wait
waited
to wait
waiting
He _______ the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died.
couldn't water
needn't have watered
can't have watered
shouldn't water
-Peter: "Would you like a beer?" - David: "Not while I’m _______ ."
in the act
on duty
in order
under control
They decided to _______ their differences and became friends.
take on
give away
go over
put aside
-Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” -Susan: "_______ .”
You’re welcome
I feel very bored
That would be great
I don't agree, I'm afraid
Tom. "Thank you for your help." - Mary. "_______ ."
With all my heart
Never mind me
Wish you
It’s my pleasure
On _______ he had won, he jumped up for joy.
he was told
being told
having told
telling
Unemployment _______ by 5 percent since the beginning of the year.
has risen
rose
has raised
was raised
No one died in the accident, _______ ?
did he
did they
didn’t he
didn’t they
There's a good film _______ town.
on in
at
over
in on
You have a good feeling about yourself and _______ when you volunteer.
the others
others
other
the other
There was no _______ in waiting longer than an hour so we left.
use
worth
good
point
There was nothing they could do _______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
than
unless
but
instead of
-A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - B: “_______.”
Yes, I am so glad
No, thanks.
Sorry, the seat is taken
Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Jump in the car. There’s enough _______ for you.
place
space
room
chair
Jane: “ _______ " – David: "Thanks. I’ll write to you when I arrive there."
Have a good trip
Good luck
Have a go
Good bye
She accepted the job _______ the salary, which was rather low.
although
despite
because of
inspite
The information is strictly _______ and should not be discussed in public.
exact
believable
valuable
secret
The concert was _______ because of the heavy rain.
put out
run out
set off
called off
His father is a bank manager, _______ makes him easy to have a good job.
whom
which
who
that
His father left New York. The doctor suggested he _______ there.
not stay
not stayed
didn’t stay
not go to stay
Where can I get a good rate of _______ for my money?
deposit
capital
credit
interest
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
I only recognized him when he came into the light.
Only when I recognized him, he came into the light.
Not until he came into the light I did recognize him
It wasn’t until he came into the light that I recognized him
I did not recognize him even when he came into the light.
You are all welcome to take any food you like .
Please help yourselves to any food you like.
Any food welcome to take if you like.
It’s my pleasure to take any food you like.
You don’t have to pay for any food that you like.
Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.
He felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party.
Jane’s refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.
Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.
Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad.
The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
When the figures were re-checked, they came to light the mistake in the accounts.
The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.
Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed.
It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were checked.
In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.
In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
Though rain was heavily, my brother went to work.
Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A model of the ocean’s movements.
Cloud formations over the ocean.
The temperature of the ocean’s surface.
The location of sea ice.
The words “those” refers to _______.
vehicles
ships
problems
computers
With what topic is the passage primarily converned?
Technological advances in oceanography.
Direct observation of the ocean floor.
Undersea vehicles.
Communication among drivers.
The word “sluggish” is closest in meaning to _______.
slow moving
very weak
nervous
confused
The word “cruise” could best be replaced by _______.
function without problems
travel at a constant speed
stay in communication
remain still
Undersea vehicles _______.
have the same limitations that divers have
are too small for a man to fit inside
are very slow to respond
make direct observations of the ocean floor
This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon _______.
controlling currents and the weather
vehicles as well as divers
radios that divers use to communicate
the limitations of diving equipment
Divers have had problems in communicating underwater because _______.
they did not pronounce clearly
the water destroyed their speech organs
the vehicles they used have not been perfected
the pressure affected their speech organs
The word “data” is closest in meaing to _______.
samples
photographs
articles
information
How is a radio-quipped buoy operated?
by operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform.
By operators outside the vehicle on ship.
by operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore.
by operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the stress pattern in each of the following words.
discriminate
enthusiast
admiration
minority
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the stress pattern in each of the following words.
essential
industry
embarrass
develop
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the stress pattern in each of the following words.
particular
primitive
continuous
connected
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the stress pattern in each of the following words.
explain
involve
control
purpose
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the stress pattern in each of the following words.
automatic
familiar
responsible
environment
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (71) _______ to such low numbers.
reduced
increased
disappeared
developed
Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (72) _______ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs
guarded
invested
threatened
conserved
Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (72) _______ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and (73) _______ plants.
national
native
non-native
international
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (74) _______ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the (75) _______ .
encourage
stimulate
influence
prevent
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (74) _______ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the (75) _______ .
atmosphere
hole
sky
wild
Since 1990, (76) _______ a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program"
so
as
due
but
sixteen species have been brought into (77) _______ and three species have been reintroduced.
contamination
cultivation
production
generation
Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to (78) _______ plants in the wild.
derive
vary
protect
remain
In the future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (79) _______ collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future.
for
with
on
at
They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (80) _______ .
reserves
shelters
gardens
halls
