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Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
entrepreneur
extracurricular
autobiography
disciplinary
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
elaborately
flamingo
embryo
gazelle
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
e-book
quick-witted
in-depth
white-collar
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
markedly
cooked
punished
laughed
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
recollect
restore
preface
predator
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
___________ giraffe is the tallest of all __________animals.
A/ ø
ø/ the
The/ ø
A/ the
By the year 2050, many people currently employed __________ their jobs.
have lost
will be losing
will have lost
are losing
He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________ when he meets the right girl.
shoe
shell
shed
hole
She had just enough time to __________ the report before the meeting.
dip into
get through
turn round
go into
We’d better phone __________ the restaurant to reserve a table.
at
ø
to
for
He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_________.
a water fall
a mirror
a bell
a lake
“What do you do for a living?” – “___________.”
I work in a bank
I get a high salary, you know.
I want to be a doctor, I guess
It’s hard work, you know.
Governments shoud __________ international laws against terrorism.
bring in
bring up
bring about
bring back
The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried.
touchy
moody
moved
touching
Joe, remember that I’m __________ you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday.
relying on
waiting for
believing in
depending on
Space travel seemed __________ but it has come true now.
unthinkable
unable
disbelievable
disagreeable
In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth.
Venus it was
Venus
Venus was
Venus the
A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous ancient city, into a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year.
ecology-friendly
friendly ecology
friendly-ecological
ecological-friendly
The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
a high tendency
a high rate
a high proportion
a great level
He left the country __________ arrest if he returned.
with fear of
under threat of
with threat of
in fear of
Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.
provide
transmit
read
absorb
Some __________ back workers were working hard in the sunshine.
empty
vacant
bare
naked
She brought three children up __________.
single-handedly
single-minded
single-mindedly
single-handed
“Jane is really conscientious, isn’t she?” “Absolutely. ___________, she is very efficient”
What is more
So
All the same
Still
“Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.” “__________.”
Where to, sir?
Sorry, I don’t know
Oh, I don’t think so
I’m afraid not
I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You __________ me.
may not have seen
mustn’t have seen
shouldn’t have seen
can’t have seen
Simple sails were made from canvas __________ over a frame.
was stretched
a stretch
it was stretched
stretched
-“I’m going out now.” - “__________ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me some aspirins?”
Were
Had
Did
Should
“Have you __________ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.
looked up
looked over
looked into
looked out
In general, these are all the natural, man-made, and human resources that go into the (31) ________ of goods and services.
doing
plant
using
production
Economic resources can be broken down into (32) _________ general categories: property resource – land and capital, and human resources – labor and entrepreneurial skills.
some
many
two
six
What do economists mean (33) __________land?
with
calling
using
by
Much more than the non-economist, land refers to all the natural resources (34) ________ are usable in the production process
these
they
what
that
Much more than the non-economist, land refers to all the natural resources (34) ________ are usable in the production process: arable land, forests, mineral and oil deposits, and (35) ________ on.
such
go
come
so
Capital goods are all the man-made aids to producing, storing, transporting, and distributing goods and (36) ________.
crops
services
machines
money
Capital goods differ from consumer goods in that (37) ________ satisfy wants directly, while the former do so indirectly by facilitating the production of consumer goods.
the latter
lately
the latest
later
It should be noted that capital as defined here does not (38) ________ to money.
speak
refer
come
go
Thus the services of a factory worker or an office worker, a ballet (39) ________ or an astronaut all fall
director
dancer
performance
writer
Thus the services of a factory worker or an office worker, a ballet (39) ________ or an astronaut all fall (40) ________ the general heading of labor.
from
to
under
into
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
I used to meet him occasionally on Fifth Avenue.
in one occasion
once in a while
one time
none is correct
Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, water heating and process heating.
increase
sparing
generation
reformation
We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
the long day
all long day
day after day
all day long
Choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
holding to
holding back
holding at
holding by
She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
divorced
married
single
separated
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Some of the agricultural (A) practices (B) used today (C) is responsible for (D) fostering desertification.
Practices
Used
Is
fostering
A 1971 U.S (A) government policy not only put (B) warnings on cigarette packs but also (C) ban television (D) advertising of cigarettes.
government
warnings
ban
advertising
Snapping turtles are (A) easily recognized (B) because of the large head, the long tail and the shell that seems (C) unsufficiently (D) to protect the body.
easily
because of
unsufficiently
to protect
In the 1920s, Tulsa had a (A) higher number of (B) millionaire than any (C) other U.S. (D) city.
higher
millionaire
other
city.
Because of (A) its ability to survive (B) close to human habitations, the Virginia deer (C) has actually increased (D) their range and numbers.
its
close to
has
their
The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses
tides
storm surges
tidal waves
underwater earthquakes
According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that
they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
this terminology is not used by the scientific community
they are the same as tsunamis
they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
The word “displaced” in line 7 is closest in meaning to
not pleased
located
moved
filtered
It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis
are often identified by ships on the ocean
generally reach heights greater than 40 meters
are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
In line 10, water that is “shallow” is NOT
deep
coastal
tidal
clear
A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to
come from greater distances
originate in Alaska
arrive without warning
be less of a problem
The possessive “their” in line 18 refers to
the Hawaiian Islands
these tsunamis
thousands of miles
the inhabitants of Hawaii
A “calamitous” tsunami, in line 20, is one that is
disastrous
expected
extremely calm
at fault
From the expression “on record” in line 22, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano
was filmed as it was happening
occurred before efficient records were kept
was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon
might not be the greatest tsunami ever
The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano
was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands
resulted in little damage
was far more destructive close to the source than far away
caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel
The topic of this passage is
a language developed in the last few years
one man’s efforts to create a universal language
using language to communicate internationally
how language can be improve
According to the passage, Zamenhof wanted to create a universal language
to provide a more complex language
to create one world culture
to resolve cultural differences
to build a name for himself
It can be inferred from the passage that the Esperanto word malespera means
hopelessness
hopeless
hope
hopeful
The expression “popping up” in line 17 could best be replaced by
hiding
shouting
leaping
opening
It can be inferred from the passage that the Third World Congress of Esperanto took place
in 1909
in 1907
in 1913
in 1905
According to the passage, what happened to the Tenth World Esperanto Congress?
It was scheduled for 1915
It had attendees from20 countries
It never took place
It had 4,000 attendees
The expression “ups and downs” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
takeoffs and landings
floors and ceilings
highs and lows
tops and bottoms
Which paragraph describes the predecessor to Esperanto?
The first paragraph
The second paragraph
The third paragraph
The fourth paragraph
The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
applied linguistics
European history
English grammar
world government
The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses
another of Zamenhof’s accomplishments
attempts to reconvene the World Congress of Esperanto in the 1920s
the disadvantages of using an artificial language
how current supporters of Esperanto are encouraging its growth
Choose the sentence that is correct and closest in meaning to each of the following sentences
There are two interesting things I found in The Last Leaf by O. Henry in addition to the general theme of death and dying.
The general theme of death and dying is the most interesting thing I found in The Last Leaf by O. Henry.
In The Last Leaf by O. Henry two interesting things about death and dying are additional themes I found.
The general theme of death and dying is what I found interesting in The Last Leaf by O. Henry besides the other two things.
The general theme of death and dying is one interesting thing I found in The Last Leaf by O. Henry.
Some scientists think that a meteor impact, which occurred around 65 million years ago, may have caused the extinction of the dinasaurs.
Some scientists reckon that the impact of a meteor that struck Earth some 65 million years ago need not have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
In the opinion of some scientists, the extinction of the dinosaurs could have been the result of the impact of a meteor which occurred roughly 65 million years ago.
According to some scientists, the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a meteor that struck Earth 65 million or so years ago.
The extinction of the dinosaurs could only have been caused by a meteor impact that occurred some 65 million years ago.
Although it is not a threat to humans, the Bespectacled Bear is killed as it does damage to agriculture.
The Bespectacled Bear is killed although it is neither a threat to humans nor damage to agriculture.
The Bespectacled Bear is killed as it does damage to agriculture and is a threat to humans.
People kill the Bespectacled Bear because of its damage to agriculture even though it is not a threat to humans.
As a threat to human and damage to agriculture, the Bespectacled Bear is killed.
When he asked which one I wanted, I said I didn’t mind.
He wanted me to choose for him and I agreed to do so.
He said I could choose between them, but I said it didn’t matter to me.
It was up to me to choose between them, but I really didn’t want to.
I would have done the choosing if they had asked me to.
Many have said that if he had not needed the money as a writer, he would have had the freedom to explore his potential.
It has been said that without his need for money as a writer, he would have explored the freedom of his potential.
Many have said that it was the need for money that made him explore his potential.
Many have said that he needed money as a writer more than his freedom to explore his potential.
It has been said that because he needed the money as a writer, he didn’t have the freedom to explore his potential.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence from 76 to 80.
___________ that hunted other animals tended to have very narrow, sharp, curved claws.
For dinosaurs
Like dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are known
Dinosaurs
For more than a decade, ___________ that certain species are becoming scarce.
a warning for bird-watchers
warn the bird-watcher
the warnings of bird-watchers
bird-watchers have warned
Manufacturers can help conserve mineral and timber supplies ___________.
recycling materials which left over from production processes
that recycles materials being left over from production processes
which recycling materials left over from production processes
by recycling materials left over from production processes
____ at the Isthmus of Panama, so animals were able to migrate between North and South America.
With a land bridge
A land bridge
A land bridge existed
When a land bridge existed
Only for a short period of time __________ run at top speed.
can
cheetahs
that a cheetah can
do cheetahs
