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According to a magazine article I read recently, we (1)_____ live in an age of increasing leisure.
presently
at the moment
now
at this time
Not only are more and more people reaching retirement age with their taste for enjoyment and even adventure relatively (2)________ but the working week is becoming shorter and the opportunities for leisure are becoming greater and greater all the time.
present
survived
free
intact
Not to mention the fact that people (3)_______ to spend less time traveling to work or may even be working from home
use
tend
have
demand
As far as I can (4)________ the whole thing is another one of (5)_______ journalistic fictions.
concern
imagine
expect
tell
As far as I can (4)________ the whole thing is another one of (5)_______ journalistic fictions.
the
those
these
some
I admit that there are a lot of retired people (6)_________ but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang- gliding
in our days
in these times
nowadays
now and again
but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang- gliding or sailing single-handed (7)_________ the world.
round
over
through
into
My own parents seem to (8)_______ most of their time gazing at the television.
have
use
save
spend
And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (9)________ remind my company about it.
would
to
had
might
The little leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (10)_______ up at rain-swept platforms.
keep
line
show
set
I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (11)_________ either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my pension.
cost of living
lifestyle
lifeline
livelihood
What is the best title for this passage?
Harmful and Harmless Substances in Food
Improving Health through a Natural Diet.
The Food You Eat Can Affect Your Health
Avoiding Injurious Substances in Food.
The word “ carcinogenic” is closest in meaning to _____________.
money-making
trouble-making
cancer-causing
color-retaining
The word “ these” refers to ____________.
researchers
nitrates and nitrites
meats
colors
The word “ fit” is closest in meaning to _____________.
athletic
adaptable
suitable
tasty
FDA means ____________.
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Dairy Additives
Final Difficult Analysis
Food Direct Additives
The word “additives” is closest in meaning to ________________.
added substances
benign substances
dangerous substances
natural substances
What are nitrates used for?
They preserve flavor in packaged foods
They cause the animals to become fatter.
They are the objects of research
They preserve the colour of meat
How has science done a disservice to people?
The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables.
It caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.
As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to our food
Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated.
The word “ prone” is nearest in meaning to __________.
supine
unlikely
predisposed
healthy
All of the following statements are true except_____________.
Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives for more than forty-five years.
Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons
Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world.
Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones.
imagine
Valentine
determine
discipline
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The government should take ___________ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
measures
changes
steps
solutions
.. ............... that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years.
They are reported
It is reported
The report was
It was reported
Professor Alan insisted that every student ___________ their report by Friday.
finish
finishes
had finished
finished
Doctors advise people who are deficient _________ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.
for
in
of
from
Sandra and Paul have just bought a small house…………………….. of the town.
in the district
in the edge
on the outskirts
in the suburb
I’m sorry if I gave you false information : I didn’t intend to __________ you
mislead
misconduct
misrepresent
mistrust
Let’s go ahead and do it now. Nothing ____________ by waiting.
accomplished
accomplished
has accomplished
will be accomplished
I’m sorry you’ve decided not to go with us on the river trip ,___________ you change your mind , there will still enough room on the boat for you.
provided that
even
nevertheless
in the event that
We wish that you____________ such a lot of work , because we know that you would have enjoyed the party.
hadn’t
haven’t had
didn’t have
hadn’t had
Look ! the yard is wet. It ______________ last night.
must have rained
must rain
couldn’t have rained
should have rained
John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” -Laura. “______”
Yes, it’s an absurd idea
Well, that’s very surprising
Of course not. You bet!
There’s no doubt about it.
They decided to name the new baby boy ______________ Grandpa.
with
as
of
after
____________ in your class have tickets for the lecture series?
Does any of the student
Do any of the students
Do any of the student
Does any of the students
Robert has a new car. He __________ it for a very good price. He paid 30 percent less than the regular retail cost.
could buy
had to buy
was supposed to buy
was able to buy
Don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just ______________ it out.
leave
rule
cross
slip
After failing his driving test four times, he finally ______________ trying to pass.
give away
gave up
gave off
gave in
It was only _________ he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school.
as soon as
then
when
until
Olives are a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means the only source. __________ olives, cooking oil can be extracted from coconuts , corn, and sunflower seeds.
In spite of
In addition to
Because of
In case of
I would appreciate it................ what I have told you a secret.
you can keep
that you kept
if you kept
you will keep
The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
hence each
each of that
each of which
they each
There is a severe ____________ in South Africa ,and thousands of people are dying from hunger.
starvation
disease
shortage
famine
I don’t like to ask people for help but I wonder if you could _______________
make me a favour
find me a favour
do me a favour
give me a favour
By the time he had finished work and returned home, he was absolutely________________
exhausted
tired
weary
weak
“ Hello? Alice? This is Jeff. How are you ?” “ Jeff? What a coincidence! I ______ about you when the phone rang.”
just thought
was just thought
was just thinking
have just been thinking
Having been served lunch, __________________
it was discussed by the committee members the problem
a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
the committee members discussed the problem
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
Choose the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words.
/ computer / run / ten times / fast / this / old one /
This computer runs faster ten times than the old one.
This computer runs ten times faster than the old one.
This ten times computer runs faster than the old one.
This computer runs fast ten times than the old one.
/ survive / we / work / start / cleaner / safer / energy / sources /
We won’t survive otherwise we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
We won’t survive so we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
We won’t survive unless we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
We won’t survive although we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
I / think / your offer/ give / my answer / as / possible
I’ll think for your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
I’ll think over your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
I’ll think about your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
I’ll think of your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
This job offers a poor salary.
This job is rewarding at all.
The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.
Before sending out invitations, the date of the conference was chosen.
Choose the date of the conference before sending out invitations.
Hardly had the date of the conference been chosen when invitations were sent out.
After choosing the date of the conference, invitations were sent out.
The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
I expected the film to be more boring.
The film fell short of my expectations.
I expected the film to end more abruptly.
The film was as good as I expected.
I lent him some money. I wanted him to continue his study at college.
I lent him some money so as he will continue his study at college.
I lent him some money in order that he could continue his study at college.
I lent him some money so that to continue his study at college.
I lent him some money for him continue his study at college.
It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
They believed that the man stole the car.
The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
That the man they believed stole the car.
There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa. This hurricane was named Andrew.
There was a hurricane what was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa whose hurricane was named Andrew.
There was a hurricane who was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
There was a hurricane which was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
Nothing but the whole story would satisfied Tim.
On the whole, Tim was satisfied with the story.
Tim wanted to know just the end of the story.
Tim wouldn’t be satisfied with anything.
Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
Mr. Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city.
Mr. Smith is wealthier than five people.
Only four people in this city are wealthier than Mr. Smith .
No one in this city has more wealth than Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith is the wealthiest one in this city.
The moon doesn’t have the atmosphere, neither does the planet Mars.
Neither the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
Neither the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
Either the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
Either the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
I think Bob has forgotten the whole event.
The whole event is no longer mentioned.
Bob appears to have forgotten the whole event.
Nothing about the event is worth remembering.
Bob must forget the whole event.
Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ?
in an emergency
if smoke is in the cabin
before locating the exits
before take off
Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT
A locate the nearest exist
B fasten their seat belt before take off
C ask questions about safety
D carry personal belongings in an emergency
What is the main topic of the passage?
guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
procedures for evacuating aircraft
safety instructions in air travel
airline industry accident statistics
According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take off
the nearest one
the ones that can be found in the dark
the ones with counted rows of seats between them
the two closest to the passenger’s seat
The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
expanded
extended
lifted
assembled
It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they _____
read airline safety statistics
wear a safety belt
don’t smoke in or near a plane
keep their heads low
According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _____ .
only if an accident is possible
during takeoff and landings
especially during landings
throughout the flight
The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
abscond
vacate
forestall
evade
What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
Where to go to continue your trip
How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft
How to recover your luggage
When to return to the aircraft
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