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Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.
invalid
predict
pretend
preface
Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.
mausoleum
conservative
disqualify
magnificant
Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.
nuclear
province
construct
complex
Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.
literacy
contingency
ceremony
sanctuary
Mark the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word.
optimist
accuracy
continent
artificial
Mark the correct answer to each of the following question
The first movie- length cartoon, _____ , “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” set the standard for later full length features such as “ The Lion King” and “Pocahotas”
that released ever
whichever released
ever released
released whatever
_____, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience: they are a necessity.
where some industries
there are some industries
in some industries
some industries
Only in the Civil war _____killed or wounded
soldiers in America
so many American soldiers were
many in America
were so many American soldiers
Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than____ who live without pets.
do the elderly
elderly
for the elderly to do
to the elderly
_____, Harry was the thirty – third President of the United States
He was born and raised in Missori
That he was born and raised in Missori
Because he was born and raised in Missouri
Born and raised in Missouri
___ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system
The Earth being
The Earth is
That the Earth is
Being the Earth
All the way along the wind street ____
he came
came he
did he came
comes he
Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have ____
not definite shape
none definite shape
no definite shape
nothing definite shape
Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine ______ of the ozone layer over the poles.
what is causing the deterioration
what the cause of the deterioration
is causing the deterioration
the deterioration is causing
The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained____
A remembrance that interest rates were to rise the following month
A reminder that a raise in interest rates was the month following
To remember that the interest rates was going up next month
A reminder that the interest rates would raise the following month
There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _____
deep
deeply
deepness
depth
The idea ____to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it
went
came
turned
changed
The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all
did
made
caused
created
Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ______ in the school cross-country race
respectively
actively
responsively
tremendously
By using all the latest technology, the yathchman managed to cross the Atlantic in ____ time.
record
lightning
top
quickest
Why ____ Peter to the party? He is always making trouble
Don’t we invite
don’t you invite
not invite
invite
The speaker fail to get his message ____ to his audience
around
in
across
out
You are under no obligation _____ to accept this offer
whatsoever
Eventually
Apart
indeed
______ no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently
so that
in order that
C in order to
A and B
Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A in to a sentence in language B. _______, it is a complex art.
But
In addition
Rather
However
You can always _____Ann to give you sound advice
bank of
bank for
bank at
bank on
His emotional problems _____from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think.
stem
flourish
root
sprout
There should be an international law encouraging__
afforestation
deforestation
forestry
reforestation
I’m not keen on _____ control of the project to a relatively newcomer
undertaking
charging
entrusting
allotting
Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___with rapidly changing technology
speed
time
fast
pace
He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _____ on his movements
obstacle
veto
restriction
regulation
He was very taken ___ by her aggressive attitude
about
aside
apart
aback
Most crimes that are committed are no more than __theft
slight
small
unimportant
petty
John was asked to _____ before the judge
wit
testify
execute
prejudice
She is extremely competent and _____
industrial
industrious
industry
industrialized
Find out the mistake part
Assessment instruments in nursery schools (A) they feature items and (B) other materials different (C) from those on elementary (D) school tests.
they feature
other materials
from those
school tests
(A) All the witnesses said (B) that John (C) was blaming (D) for the accident.
All the
that
was blaming
for
Migrant (A) workers live in (B) substandard (C) unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often (D) are lacking medical care
workers live
substandard
unsanitary
are lacking
For thousands of years, (A) man has created (B) sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and (C) using them for perfume (D) or medicine.
man
sweet-smelling
using them
or
Copper comes from seven (A) types of (B) ores that (C) also contain (D) the other materials.
types
ores
also contain
the other
Mark the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases
colossal
popular
common
scattered
In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office
refuse
keep
change
name
The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries
permitted
restricted
illegal
binding
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!
considerably
thoroughly
altogether
specificially
A brief outlined of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the first meeting
dispensed
dispered
distributed
contributed
Well, the ….(56)of options open today’s youngster – or even “ oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the traditional party or restaurant visit.
scale
degree
range
variance
No longer is it ….(57) sufficient to invite your friends round , buy some food and get a barker to produce a cake.
hoped
decided
marked
considered
No, today’s birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the ….(58) expensive to the downright dangerous.
perfectly
dearly
outrageously
explicity
Top of this year ‘s popular …..(59) are as follows: taking some friends rally driving , helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting , and hot air ballooning.
experiments
extravagances
exposures
expenses
Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach – churning , while water rafting ……(60) down rapids.
ride
travel
voyage
crossing
The desire of adventurous celebration is not restricted to the ….(61).
adolescents
teenagers
youth
young
I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated …..(62) the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson.
attaining
arriving
reaching
getting
Unfortunately I was only a ….(63) relation.
distant
remote
faraway
slight
Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to ….(64) the less extravagant or less adventurous among us.
pacify
satisfy
distract
absorb
I can …(65) dream.
however
but
nevertheless
anyway
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (66) ___ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say.
reckon
rely
trust
estimate
Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.
manner
image
expression
looks
Facial (67) ___ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (68) ___ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.
notion
feeling
view
reaction
The art of being (69) ___ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.
successful
humble
good at
tactful
For example, we may understand that they are in fact (70) ___ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them.
hesitant
reluctant
tending
used
However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (71) ___ stability.
psychological
physical
similar
relevant
This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (72) ___ results.
reliable
predictable
faithful
regular
For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (73) ___ into their private lives.
invasion
infringement
intrusion
interference
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (74) ___ medical information.
confidential
secretive
reticent
classified
Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (75) ___ employee or a values colleague?
laborious
particular
thorough
conscientious
What is the main idea of the passage?
Why hobbyists always flaunt their map collections.
How maps can be collected by professionals and enthusiasts.
How to assure an interrupted flow of collectibles.
What cartographers advocate as a worthy undertaking.
In paragraph 1, the word lucrative is closest in meaning to
instructive
insensitive
profitable
profuse
According to the passage, map collecting as a hobby is
not deserving of the time and resources
not as conventional as collecting stamps
as eccentric as collecting dolls
conformist in the best sense of the word
In paragraph 1, the word avid is closest in meaning to
keen
humorous
devoted
supportive
It can be inferred from the passage that, at a time when maps were accessible to the upper socioeconomic classes, they appealed also to a fair number of
professional copiers
ardent devotees
buried-treasure hunters
obscure amateur dealers
In paragraph 2, the phrase “economic means” is closest in meaning to
economic maps
fiscal responsibility
available funds
capital investment
In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “superficially prosaic” to mean
described in informal prose
seemingly boring and unimaginative
useful for travelers who enjoy a change
potentially uncovered in a box of photos
In paragraph 3, the word “predisposed” is closest in meaning to
pressured
provoked
condemned
inclined
A paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss
specific organizations to contact about map acquisition
specific mapping techniques used to enlarge the scale
trimming and framing valuable acquisitions
volunteering time and work to maintain obsolete maps
What is the passage mainly about?
the origin of baseball
the commercialization of baseball
the influence of the “ New York Game” on baseball
the development of baseball in the nineteenth century
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?
the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin”
hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball
the “ New York “ spread rapidly because it was better formalized
business – minded investors were only interested in profits
The word “ inception” closest in meaning to
requirements
beginning
insistence
rules
The word “ lavish “closest in meaning to
prolonged
very generous
grand
extensive
Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception
a team might consist of 40 members
the president would choose teams from among the members
they didn’t play on weekend
they might be called “ duffers” if they didn’t make the first nine
According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except:
commercialism became more prosperous
the clubs are smaller
outstanding players got extra income
people gamed on the outcome of games
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age”
wooden stadiums replaced open fields
a weekly periodical commenced
the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed
profits soared
The word” somewhat” is closest in meaning to
to a significant extent
to a minor extent
to not the same extent
to some extent
The word “itself” in line 24 refers to
the Western League
growing cities
the Midwest
the American League
The word business-minded is closest in meaning to
able to work in business
able to think about business
good at business management
minded in business
