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You have to keep reminding yourself that these trees are (1) _____ real and identical to their larger cousins in all respects except their size.
deeply
eventually
actually
greatly
Rather like other small and perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees (2) _____ quite a high price in the marketplace and so it doesn’t come as a great surprise to find that they also attractthe attention of thieves.
obtain
expect
command
charge
It seems that quite a flourishing business has (3) _____, in which they are stolen from the homes of growers and collectors, then repotted and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to unsuspectingbuyers.
erupted
evolved
adapted
arrived
After losing his life’s work, (4) _____ at £250,000, when burglars broke into his home one night
prized
treasured
valued
costed
Paul decided to (5) _____ the possibilities of electronically tagging the trees he bought as a replacement
look into
set about
try out
go after
This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.
requires
includes
involves
reflects
This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.
crumb
speck
bean
grain
Each chip is a laser-etched with information which is (8) _____ in a central register held by the police.
stored
detained
locked
piled
Paul is quite aware that this kind of data-tagging doesn’t prevent thieves from stealing the trees in the first (9) _____,
turn
time
point
place
although it may increase the (10) _____ of getting them back.
counts
chances
choices
claims
What is the main topic of the passage?
The decline of TV today
Benefits of TV today
TV and culture
Why “24” became I hot
Which is the best place for the following sentence?
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
The author begins the passage by discussing “24” in order to
prove that TV has become more violent
show how TV has become more complex
explain why many TV shows nowadays are controversial
argue against its graphic violence and portrayal of terrorist
It can be inferred that the author of the passage
agrees with Steven Johnson’s views
strongly disagrees Steven Johnson’s views
has no opinion about Steven Johnson’s views
agrees with some of Johnson’s view but disagrees with others
According to the passage, Johnson’s book argues all following except that
popular culture is not in decline
many TV shows involve cognitive challenges
people enjoy the effort of understanding complex shows
hour-long drama bring the greatest benefits
“Multi-threading” in TV is a new type of
form
content
series
character
The author mentions “junk culture” in paragraph 2 in order to
emphasize how worthless most TV shows are
contrasts a common view of TV with the one he presents in the passage
explain why TV viewing is in decline in the United States
argue against the view that popular culture can be worthwhile
The word “detecting” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
making
admiring
remembering
finding
The word “objective” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by
prize
rule
goal
origin
Which ones of the following would be the best summary of the passage?
1. Even reality shows provide good examples of how watching TV can be both intellectually challenging and enjoyable.
2. The drama “24” demonstrates new trends in television in its content and, more importantly, in its complicated form.
3. Steven Johnson’s new book addresses the popular view that TV and other pop culture products have little intellectual value.
4. Shows such as “Survivor” have become popular mainly because people enjoy looking for patterns and solving puzzles.
5. Steven Johnson’s new book argues that despite most people’s low opinion of TV, the complexity of its characters and plots actually presents beneficial mental challenges.
1 , 3, 4
1, 3, 5
1, 2, 5
2, 4, 5
what is the main topic of the passage?
The microbe hunters
The potential of genetic engineering
The progress of modern medical research
The discovery of enzymes
The word “incriminated” in the passage is closest in meaning to
investigated
blamed
eliminated
produced
Which of the following can be cured by a change in diet?
Tuberculosis
Cholera
Cystic fibrosis
Pellagra
The word “strived” in the passage is closest in meaning to
failed
tried
experimented
studied
How do vitamins influence health?
They are necessary for some enzymes to function
They protect the body from microbes
They keep food from spoiling
They are broken down by cells to produce energy
In the third paragraph, the author compares cells that have been genetically altered by bio-technicians to
gardens
factories
hunters
spotlights
The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in the passage is closest in meaning to
receive the most attention
go the furthest
conquer territory
lighten the load
The author implies that the most important medical research topic of the future will be
the functions of the brain
inherited diseases
the operation of vitamins
the structure of genes
Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the last paragraph of the passage?
Critical
Speculative
Appreciative
Emotional
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
The focus of medical research will change in the next two decades
Medical breakthroughs often depend on luck
Medical research throughout the twentieth century has been dominated by microbe hunters
Most diseases are caused by defective genes
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
architecture
chortle
choreography
cholera
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
drought
daughter
laughter
caught
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
crabbed
crooked
naked
veiled
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
book
foot
brook
booth
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
applicant
abbey
abandon
happy
Choose the best sentence built from the given words or phrases.
No point/ join/ club/ full/ eccentrics.//
There is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full with eccentrics.
There is no point of joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
There is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
It is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
He/ catch/ red-handed/ he/ have/ no choice/ confess.//
He caught red-handed so he had no choice but to confess.
He was caught red-handed so that he had no choice but to confess.
He was caught red-handed so he had no choice of confessing.
He was caught red-handed so he had no choice but to confess.
New machinery/ put in/ this year/ with a view/ increase input.//
New machinery has been put in this year with a view of increase input.
New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increasing input.
New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increase input.
New machinery has been put in this year with a view of increasing input.
Secretary/ be/ responsible/ manager/ serious mistakes.//
The new secretary is responsible for the manager to the serious mistakes.
The new secretary is responsible for the manager for the serious mistakes.
The new secretary is responsible to the manager for the serious mistakes.
The new secretary is responsible to the manager to the serious mistakes.
It/ be/ cold/ this summer/ surprise/ everyone.
That it is so cold this summer surprise everyone.
That it is such cold this summer surprise everyone.
That it is such cold this summer surprises everyone.
That it is so cold this summer surprises everyone.
Mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence.
In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but _____ with other substances, it is extremely useful metal.
when combined physically or chemically
combined when physically or chemically
the physical and chemical combination
it is combined physically and chemically
Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights _____ as a member of a community, state, or nation.
may have a person
may have a person who
a person may have
and a person may have
Franklin D. Roosevelt was _____ the great force of radio and the opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people.
as the first President he understood fully
the first President that, to fully understand
the first President fully understood
the first President to fully understand
Would you mind _____?
if I borrowed your surfboard
to lend me your surfboard
lending to me your surfboard
that I borrow your surfboard
Good pencils erasers are soft enough not to damage paper _____ they crumble gradually when used.
but hard enough so that
and enough hard that
and they are so hard that
so hard are they
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It’s ______ that blows nobody any good.
a bad breeze
bad breath
an unhappy instrument
an ill wind
At last, I ______ on him to help us out of our dilemma.
persuaded
prevailed
labored
convinced
She came back with an answer as quick as a(n) ______.
twinkling
lighting
flash
express
He was prepared to announce the news to all and ______.
remainders
odds
sundry
select
The Governor has been ______ for gross misconduct.
impressed
impounded
impeached
impelled
I can’t go with you today; I have ______ things to do.
a great deal
many a great
a great many
great many
Contributions to the charity are beginning to ______ up.
end
finish
peter
dry
It was her ______ powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement.
meteoric
waning
slippery
negative
_____ the decision would have a major impact on his political career.
Did he realize little
A little he realized
Little did he realize
Realizing little
They shouted loudly _____ I could hear the instructions clearly.
for fear that
in order that
unless
in case
He found that the test was child’s _____.
play
games
matches
delight
Your son has the ______ of a fine musician.
beginnings
makings
looks
talents
You really can’t trust George. One day he’s your best friend, and the next day he can _____ you in the back.
hit
stab
cut
punch
He never stops criticizing me. He’s a real _____ in the neck.
ache
pain
hurt
itch
William is an authority _____ medieval tapestries.
on
with
about
in
- “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” - “______.”
Why not
Yes, please
OK, let’s
Never mind
If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that it is used as a lubricant.
carbon is so soft
is carbon so soft
carbon so soft
so soft the carbon
The first people to live in _____ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago.
now where is
what is now
it is now
now this is
If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt.
make
admit
take
accept
- “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” - “______.”
Do you think I would?
I wouldn’t. Thank you.
Yes, you’re a good friend.
Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
- “When are you planning to resign?” - “By Christmas ______.”
no later
until lately
at the latest
if not later
- “The landlord is raising my rent again.” - “______ reason for you to find a new apartment.”
Much more
So much more
All the more
More than such a
Please _____ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more.
throw off
pack up
fit in
pile up
I couldn’t speak Italian, so I couldn’t _____ my ideas across to the passer-by.
turn
bring
get
look
William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.
brought up
called up
made up
put up
Indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
jettisoned
penalized
rejuvenated
endangered
Savage hordes swept across Europe and ruthlessly killed all in their path.
without stopping
without weapons
without warning
without pity
His physical condition was no impediment to his career as a violinist.
help
impatience
hindrance
impossibility
Indicate the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
irregular
legal
elicited
Secret
The soldiers were told to commence firing in the mock battle.
stop
begin
evoke
continue
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