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Thrace (Thraki) is (1) ___ in the north-eastern corner of Greece.
populated
placed
situated
occupied
It is a special place with a very rich history and has been (2) ___ untouched by the tourist explosion.
very
much
little
almost
The lakes and wetlands of Thrace are (3) ___ the most important in Europe
among
being
through
some
with perhaps more than three hundred (4) ___ species of birds.
covered
protected
safe
cared
(5) ___ Thrace from Kavala, the visitor finds scenic Xanthi
Arriving
Entrance
Coming
Entering
the capital of the district of the (6) ___ name
constant
same
like
equal
It is built on the site of the ancient Xantheia and is proud of the many old houses and mansions which are prime examples of (7) ___ architecture
local
close
nearby
neighborhood
(8) ___ to the north-east is scenic Komotini, the capital of the district of Rodopi.
Additional
Besides
Extra
Further
Parts of the area, which (9) ___ from pre-Christian times to the Byzantine era
date
age
time
begin
Parts of the area, which (9) ___ from pre-Christian times to the Byzantine era, are of special (10) ___.
attention
knowledge
interest
concentration
Which of the following best describes the passage?
An explanation the Alcoholics Anonymous program
A history of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous
Short biographies of the two men who founded Alcoholics Anonymous
A discussion of the origin and symptoms of alcoholism
Which is the best place for the following sentence? “The growth of the organization has been phenomenal.”
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Which of the following is true?
Wilson stopped drinking before Smith did.
Smith told Wilson several important things he had learned.
Smith and Wilson believed that alcoholism was a moral weakness.
Wilson learned from Carl Jung that alcoholism was a disease.
According to paragraph 2, there is a high rate of relapse among alcoholics because
most of them do not have enough willpower to stop drinking.
they have abnormal reactions to alcohol.
they have an allergy to alcohol that cannot be cured.
most of them do not really wish to stop drinking.
It can be inferred from the passage that
Rowland H. failed to quit drinking.
spiritual conversion is an important part of the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Rowland H. convinced Smith to stop drinking.
joining Alcoholics Anonymous is the only way to cure alcoholism.
The word “comparable” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by
similar
identical
relevant
related
The word “advocated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
developed
encouraged
questioned
tried
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 2 in the passage (“Second … “reformed” alcoholics”)?
After long periods without alcohol, most alcoholics experience intense cravings.
Even long after they’ve stopped, many alcoholics begin drinking again because of their obsession with alcohol.
Because they begin drinking again after years of sobriety, alcoholics may become obsessed with alcohol.
Powerful cravings cause an obsession with alcohol that makes it very difficult to give up drinking.
What does the author discuss Rowland H. in paragraph 3?
To explain how Wilson learned about the spiritual conversion approach
To give an example of one of Alcoholics Anonymous’s early successes
To contrast his story with that of Wilson
To show that most cases of alcoholism are hopeless
Which of the following is the best summary of the passage?
Choose the sentences (1 – 7) with the most important information.
1. Wilson told Smith how a doctor had taught him that alcoholism was a disease of abnormal reactions to alcohol.
2. Rowland H.’s case seemed almost hopeless until he joined the Oxford Group, a Christian organization.
3. Wilson and Smith used these ideas to write a book and found an organization that now has a large membership.
4. The story of A.A. began with the first meeting of Bill Wilson, a reformed alcoholic, and Dr. Robert Smith, who was still drinking.
5. Smith and Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935 and published their book in 1939.
6. Wilson also told Smith the story of Rowland H., who had treated his alcoholism through a spiritual conversion.
7. Wilson learned from Dr. William Silkworth that alcoholism was not only a matter of willpower.
1, 2, 5, 6
2, 3, 4, 7
1, 3, 5, 7
1, 3, 4, 6
The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
discovering
considering
measuring
disposing
The author states in paragraph 2 “there are no right or wrong answers” in order to
emphasize that each person’s answers will be different
show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
indicate that the answers are not really important.
indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is not suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?
Plumbing
Law
Retail sales
Advertising
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
If you want to make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
If you want to make a lot of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming a flight attendant.
Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
It can be inferred from the passage that
jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
insurance salespeople can earn high salaries later in their careers.
people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 1? (“Investing … right one”)
Leaving an unsatisfying job is an opportunity to find a rewarding career
Most people have unsatisfying careers because they failed to examine their options thoroughly.
If you don’t take the time to think carefully about your choices, you may never find the right career.
Choosing a career takes a great deal of effort, and you may not make the right choice the first time.
In last paragraph, the author suggests that
you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
as you get older, your career will probably be less fulfilling.
you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
you will probably be jobless at some time in the future.
Which is the best place for the following sentence? “Consider your financial goals.”
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
The word “evoke” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
bring to mind
be related to
be different from
agree on
Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5?
To emphasize the difficulty of working as plumber.
To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perceptions.
To show that people must be willing to work hard for the career they’ve chosen.
To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
conversation
introduce
romantic
parallelogram
Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
safeguard
precede
serial
packet
Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
artificial
inhabitant
mausoleum
integration
Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
acquaintance
ambassador
stagnant
prohibit
Indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
convenience
mechanic
preference
official
Show the underlined part that needs correction.
Average (A) world temperatures have risen (B) on half a (C) degree Celsius (D) since the mid-nineteenth century.
world temperatures
on
degree
since
Dimness of light (A) will not harm the eyes (B) any more than (C) taking a photograph in (D) dimly light can harm a camera.
will not
any more
taking
dimly
The early (A) periods of aviation in the United States was marked by (B) exhibition flights made by (C) individual fliers or by (D) teams of performers at county fairs.
periods of aviation
exhibition flights
individual fliers
teams of performers
John’s wisdom teeth (A) were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon (B) to see (C) about having (D) them pull.
were troubling him
to see
about
them pull.
It was (A) near end of (B) prehistoric times (C) that the first (D) wheeled vehicles appeared.
near end
prehistoric
that the first
wheeled
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Please don’t ask her to the party.
I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party.
I’d rather not ask her to the party.
Please don’t ask her about the party.
You ask her to the party, don’t you?
“If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.
The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if you refused to pay the ransom.
There will be no change to the policy before everyone has voted the proposal.
Without any change to the policy, everyone would not have voted the proposal.
After the proposal has been voted, the policy will not be changed.
Not until everyone has voted on the proposal will there be a change in policy.
There will be no policy to change and no proposal to vote.
Few people realized the importance of his role in the company.
Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company.
Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company.
Many people realized his important role in the company.
He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people.
I couldn’t understand what I was reading.
I couldn’t make sense of what I was reading.
What I was reading was difficult for me to know.
I misunderstood of what I was reading.
Understanding what I was reading was nonsense.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence.
His English teacher recommends that _____
he will begin a regular degree program.
he is beginning a regular degree program.
he begins a regular degree program.
he begin a regular degree program.
Having been served lunch, _____
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
the committee members discussed the problem.
it was discussed by the committee members about the problem.
a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
_____ about genetic diseases has increased is welcome news.
That scientific knowledge
It was scientific knowledge
Though scientific knowledge
Scientific knowledge
_____ I admire you, I think you are silly.
Much as
Now that
As long as
In case
_____, dahlias are stocky plants with showy flowers that come in a wide range of colors.
Comprising 20 species and many cultivated forms
When they comprise 20 species and many cultivated forms
If comprising 20 species many cultivated forms
They are comprised 20 species and many cultivated forms
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_____ the weather forecast had predicted that skies would remain clear and sunny, it rained throughout the day.
Instead of
According to
Due to
Even though
John has come _____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.
up with
on to
round to
across with
_____ discounted airline tickets may seem attractive, but they have some restrictions.
Heavily
Busily
Safely
Solely
Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month.
unwarranted
uncontrolled
unlimited
unrecoverable
The decimal numeral system is one of the _____ ways of expressing numbers.
useful most world’s
world’s most useful
useful world’s most
most world’s useful
Nebraska has floods in some years, _____.
in others drought
droughts are others
while other droughts
others in drought
Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most, _____, other commercial chemicals.
of all not
not if all are
are not all
if not all
The air inside a house or office building has higher concentration of contaminants ___ heavily polluted outside air.
than does
more
as some that are
like of
Their first product is a _____.
small hand-painted china vase
hand-painted small china vase
china small hand-painted vase
small china hand-painted vase
- “Do you know where John Smith is?” - “________.“
I’m sorry not to
I regret, but no
Pardon, I don’t know
I’m afraid I don’t
- “How much do you earn a month, Jean?” - “I’d _________.”
rather don’t say
better not to say
rather not say
prefer not say
- “Would you like another coffee?” - “________.”
I’d love one
Willingly
Very kind of your part
It’s a pleasure
An accident of this magnitude could easily bring the factory’s production to a _____.
block
quit
stay
halt
We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to _____ the requirements set by the government.
meet
build
serve
face
My mother always told me that I should _____ the things I believe in, regardless of how others perceive them.
put up with
get along with
come up to
stand up for
If you don’t get your full _____ of sleep, your work will begin to suffer.
extent
quota
degree
ratio
Don’t you think she bears an _____ resemblance to his first wife?
identical
uneasy
uncanny
indifferent
If you set your sights too high, you may fall flat on your _____.
back
nose
face
mouth
I don’t mind wearing my big brother’s _____.
pick-me-ups
turn-ups
hand-me-downs
keep-pace-withs
Our school _____ about 600 new students every year.
admits
allows
accepts
gets
I would have paid _____ for my car if the salesman had insisted because I really liked it.
as much twice
much twice
twice as much
two times
_____ all of his business dealings, he has been driven by his desire _____ wealth.
During – with
Throughout – to
In – for
Over – beyond
Hardly _____ the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
he had entered
had entered
entered
had he entered
He has made a mistake, and must face the _____.
hardship
music
noise
play
Since the blind cannot use their eyes, they are taught to use the _____ of touch in their fingers.
feeling
sensitivity
sensation
sense
Indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The bread has become stale and I cannot swallow it.
gone away
gone down
gone up
gone off
The quest for supercomputers is intensifying.
investment
challenge
search
demand
Hotels were among the earliest facilities that bound the United States together.
led
protected
tied
strengthened
Indicate the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.
later
provided
unloaded
lifted
In big cities, animals should be kept under control.
out of hand
out of order
out of dispute
out of discipline
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