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He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.
For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.
We are having ________ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ______ weather in UK is not this bad.
the – the
a – the
Ø - the
the – a
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct
Louis Braille designed a form of communication enabling people to convey and preserve their thoughts to incorporat a series of dots which were read by the finger tips.
enabling
to convey
to incorporate
were read
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct
The teacher said that (A)about 10 children need (B) special (C) help in reading. (D)
said that
need
special
in reading
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.
comprehensible
difficult
provocative
intriguing
The boss needs an assistant with ____ good knowledge of foreign trade.
a
the
any
Ø
The doctor recommended that she _________ a specialist about the problem.
to see
see
sees
seeing
I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home
I'd like to go out for a meal.
Going out for a meal is very interesting.
I'd rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
Staying at home is more boring than going out for a meal.
Choose the best option:
It is important that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
be not standing
been not standing
not be standing
not been standing
According to the __________of this game, you mustn’t touch the ball with both hands.
regulations
laws
rules
norms
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct
According to the rules of this game, you had better not drop the ball.
According to
of
had better not
drop
He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter.
Not until he returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter.
Only after he had returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter.
Hardly had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter.
At the age of 50, Robby William ____ his career after spending his twenty years playing electric guitar.
moved
changed
adjusted
stopped
Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.
In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless.
In spite of
frightening
harmless
their
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Glass is a remarkable substance made from the simplest raw materials. It can be colored or colorless, monochrome or polychrome, transparent, translucent, or opaque. It is lightweight impermeable to liquids, readily cleaned and reused, durable yet fragile, and often very beautiful Glass can be decorated in multiple ways and its optical properties are exceptional. In all its myriad forms – as table ware, containers, in architecture and design –glass represents a major achievement in the history of technological developments. Since the Bronze Age about 3,000 B.C., glass has been used for making various kinds of objects. It was first made from a mixture of silica, line and an alkali such as soda or potash, and these remained the basic ingredients of glass until the development of lead glass in the seventeenth century. When heated, the mixture becomes soft and malleable and can be formed by various techniques into a vast array of shapes and sizes. The homogeneous mass thus formed by melting then cools to create glass, but in contrast to most materials formed in this way (metals, for instance), glass lacks the crystalline structure normally associated with solids, and instead retains the random molecular structure of a liquid. In effect, as molten glass cools, it progressively stiffens until rigid, but does so without setting up a network of interlocking crystals customarily associated with that process. This is why glass shatters so easily when dealt a blow. Why glass deteriorates over time, especially when exposed to moisture, and why glassware must be slowly reheated and uniformly cooled after manufacture to release internal stresses induced by uneven cooling. Another unusual feature of glass is the manner in which its viscosity changes as it turns from a cold substance into a hot, ductile liquid. Unlike metals that flow or “freeze” at specific temperatures glass progressively softens as the temperature rises, going through varying stages of malleability until it flows like a thick syrup. Each stage of malleability allows the glass to be manipulated into various forms, by different techniques, and if suddenly cooled the object retains the shape achieved at that point. Glass is thus amenable to a greater number of heat-forming techniques than most other materials.
Why does the author list the characteristics of glass in paragraph 1?
To demonstrate how glass evolved
To show the versatility of glass
To explain glassmaking technology
To explain the purpose of each component of glass
The word “durable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.
lasting
delicate
heavy
plain
What does the author imply about the raw materials used to make glass?
They were the same for centuries.
They are liquid.
They are transparent.
They are very heavy.
According to the passage, how is glass that has cooled and become rigid different from most other rigid substances?
It has an interlocking crystal network.
It has an unusually low melting temperature.
It has varying physical properties.
It has a random molecular structure
The word “customarily” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “______”.
naturally
necessarily
usually
certainly
The words “exposed to” in paragraph 2 most likely mean ______.
hardened by
chilled with
subjected to
deprived of
What must be done to release the internal stresses that build up in glass products during manufacture?
The glass must be reheated and evenly cooled.
The glass must be cooled quickly.
The glass must be kept moist until cooled.
The glass must be shaped to its desired form immediately
The word “induced” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.
joined
missed
caused
lost
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to______
feature
glass
manner
viscosity
According to the passage, why can glass be more easily shaped into specific forms than can metals
It resists breaking when heated
It has better optical properties
It retains heat while its viscosity changes
It gradually becomes softer as its temperature rises
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase best fits each of the numbered blanks
Around the age of eighteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (1)_____?”
The decision is yours, but it may be (2)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (3)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (4)_____you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (5) _____ practical work experience.
course
school
class
term
The decision is yours, but it may be (2)_____ remembering two things
important
worth
useful
necessary
There is more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (3)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs.
arts
papers
notes
skills
Getting qualifications will help you get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (4)_____you earn.
while
where
what
when
By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (5) _____ practical work experience.
doing
making
getting
taking
Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax_________ .
should abolished
should abolish
be abolished
is abolished
Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he_______ the Newspaper.
are doing / is cooking / is reading
were doing / was cooking / was reading
was doing / has cooked / is reading
had done / was cooking /read
I only recognized him when he came into the light.
Only when I recognized him, he came into the light.
Not until he came into the light I did recognize him.
It wasn’t until he came into the light that I recognized him.
I did not recognize him even when he came into the light.
The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
The way he spoke the local dialect was unique.
We were sent to prison because he spoke only one dialect.
We sent him to prison because he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command of the local dialect, we would have been put in prison.
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
Overpopulation (A) is a short way (B) to lead to poor (C), illiteracy, (D) and social evils.
Overpopulation
a short way
poor
illiteracy
My brother _______at the road when he ______into a hole.
didn’t look - has fallen
wasn’t looking - was falling
won’t look - fall
wasn’t looking - fell
My brother _______at the road when he ______into a hole.
didn’t look - has fallen
wasn’t looking - was falling
won’t look - fall
wasn’t looking - fell
During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches.
complaint
criminal
trouble
accusation
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phases that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Women nowadays have more advantages than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (1) ______, they had to depend on their husbands financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (2) ______ their interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (3) ______ it. However, women living in our modern society have their (4) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (5) ______ between working life and family life.
Therefore
However
As a result
Although
Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (2) ______ their interests.
pursue
support
promote
stimulate
They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (3) ______ it.
to
at
with
of
However, women living in our modern society have their (4) ______ too.
obstacles
disputes
profits
problems
Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that they can gain the (5) ______ between working life and family life.
equality
stables
balance
steadiness
Tom: "Is your government salary good?" Mary: "Yes, but I don't make as much _______worked in private industry."
as I would if I
as I
if I would have
I would if
If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.
ought to not
ought not to
mustn't
don't have to
There was very little response to the charity appeal.
Nobody responded to the charity appeal.
Very little money was raised by the charity appeal.
Everybody seemed to appeal to the charity.
They raised a lot of money from the charity appeal.
The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
In all likelihood the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in research into happiness. The researchers have (1) ............ a number of factors which contribute to a definition of happiness. First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (2) ............ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts are generally happier, neurotics are less so. Second, people often (3) ............ good social relations as a reason for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (4) ............ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal signals such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship. Marriage and similar (5) ............relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness. Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (6) ............ overall satisfaction, and vice versa – perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it works in both ways. Job satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the work, but also by social interactions with co-workers. Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of unhappiness. Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (7)............than most other causes of happiness. Activities (8) ............ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly because of the (9) ............ themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.
fallen back down
got down to
gone in for
come up with
First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness (2) ............ in families.
descends
arrives
goes
runs
Second, people often (3) ............ good social relations as a reason for their happiness.
prefer
report
explain
talk
In particular, friends are a great (4) ............ of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together, partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal signals such as caressing and touching, to affirm their friendship.
source
base
meaning
origin
Marriage and similar (5) ............relationships can also form the basis of lasting happiness.
near
close
tight
heavy
Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (6) ............ overall satisfaction, and vice versa – perhaps this is why some people are happy in boring jobs: it works in both ways.
applies to
counts on
contributes to
consists of
Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual (7)............than most other causes of happiness.
control
power
check
choice
Activities (8) ............ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy.
so
thus
such
like
This is partly because of the (9) ............ themselves, but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.
activities
exercises
amenities
facilities
but also because of the social support of other group members – it is very strong (10)............ the case of religious groups.
by
for
in
with
Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.
Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.
More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago.
Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years.
This region has produced more coal now than twenty years ago.
She has been quite critical ____ the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician.
with
for
of
in
Closure of schools took place _____ falling numbers of pupils.
in the context of
with regard to
in consideration of
with a concern for
Find the mistake in each of the following sentences.
Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world's oldest ones.
Found
ranks
among
ones
The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.
Hadn't it been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.
Had the party not been a success, a famous film star wouldn't have attended.
Hadn't the party been a success, a famous film star wouldn't have attended.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children. However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to _____.
push their child into trying too much
help their child to become a genius
make their child become a musician
neglect their child’s education
Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.
his father is a musician
his parents are quite rich
his mother knows little about music
his parents help him in a sensible way
The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.
"surprised at"
"extremely interested in"
"completely unaware of"
"confused about"
The word “They” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
competitions
concerts
Michael’s parents
Michael’s lessons
The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that _______.
successful parents always have intelligent children
successful parents often have unsuccessful children
parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
parents should spend more money on the child’s education
In 1999, the king's Chaipattana Aerator obtained Thai ____ for his rain-making techniques.
certificates
charters
licenses
patents
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Youth Newspaper lately donated (A) book collections to (B) two mountainous (C) schools in northern (D) Viet Nam.
lately donated
to
mountainous
northern
They never made us do anything we didn't want to do.
We were never made to do anything we didn’t want to do.
We were never made do anything we didn’t want to do.
We were never made be done anything we didn’t want to do.
We were never made doing anything we didn’t want to do.
Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In 1626, Peter Minuit, governor of the Dutch settlements in North America known as New Amsterdam, negotiated with Canarsee chiefs for the purchase of Manhattan Island for merchandise valued at sixty guilders or about $24.12. He purchased the island for the Dutch West India Company.
The next year, Fort Amsterdam was built by the company at the extreme southern tip of the island. Because attempts to encourage Dutch immigration were not immediately successful, offers, generous by the standards of the era, were extended throughout Europe. Consequently, the settlement became the most heterogeneous of the North American colonies. By 1637, the fort had expanded into the village of New Amsterdam, other small communities had grown up around it, including New Haarlem and Stuyvesant's Bouwery, and New Amsterdam began to prosper, developing characteristics of religious and linguistic tolerance unusual for the times. By 1643, it was reported that eighteen different languages could be heard in New Amsterdam alone.
Among the multilingual settlers was a large group of English colonists from Connecticut and Massachusetts who supported the English King's claim to all of New Netherlands set out in a charter that gave the territory to his brother James, Duke of New York. In 1664, when the English sent a formidable fleet of warships into the New Amsterdam harbor, Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendered without resistance.
When the English acquired the island, the village of New Amsterdam was renamed New York in honor of the Duke. By the onset of the Revolution, New York City was already a bustling commercial center. After the war, it was selected as the first capital of the United States. Although the government was eventually moved, first to Philadelphia and then to Washington, D.C., New York has remained the unofficial commercial capital. During the 1690s, New York became a haven for pirates who conspired with leading merchants to exchange supplies for their ships in return for a share in the plunder. As a colony, New York exchanged many agricultural products for English manufactured goods. In addition, trade with the West Indies prospered. Three centuries after his initial trade with the Indians, Minuit's tiny investment was worth more than seven billion dollars.
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A History of New York City
An Account of the Dutch Colonies
A Biography of Peter Minuit
The First Capital of the United States
What did the Indians receive in exchange for their island?
Sixty Dutch guilders
$24.12 U. S.
Goods and supplies
Land in New Amsterdam
Where was New Amsterdam located?
In Holland
In North America
On the island of Manhattan
In India
The word "heterogeneous" in line 7 could best be replaced by?
liberal
renowned
diverse
prosperous
Why were so many languages spoken in New Amsterdam?
The Dutch West India Company was owned by England
The Dutch West India Company allowed freedom of speech
The Dutch West India Company recruited settlers from many different countries in Europe
The Indians who lived there before the Dutch West India Company purchase spoke many languages
The word "formidable" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to?
powerful
modern
expensive
unexpected
The name of New Amsterdam was changed
to avoid a war with England
to honor the Duke of York
to attract more English colonists from Connecticut and Massachusetts
to encourage trade during the 1690s
The word it in paragraph 4 refers to?
Revolution
New York City
the island
the first capital
Which city was the first capital of the new United States?
New Amsterdam
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
On what date was Manhattan valued at $7 billion?
1626
1726
1656
1926
The stores will inevitably end up ____ with each other to increase their market shares.
contesting
contending
competing
completing
The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident.
The quick action of the policeman caused an accident.
The policeman's prompt action averted an accident.
The prompt action of the policeman caused an accident.
The policeman's quick action caused an accident.
He looks very aggressive and threatening and so his soft, gentle voice is rather......
disembodied
disconcerting
dismissive
discordant
Scientists sent an (A) expedition to the Mars (B) during (C) the 1990s (D).
an
the Mars
during
the 1990s
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction:
I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not.
think
a good health
education
money
……….. stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home.
At all costs
By all means
In all
On the whole
Are you thinking of a career in ____?
journal
journalism
journalist
journalistic
_________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
Having left uncovered
Leaving uncovered
Been left uncovered
Left uncovered
Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that.
Generally
Luckily
Preferably
Fortunately
In case you’ve suffered from the injury, you __________ see the doctor today.
should
have to
shouldn’t
mustn't
Thomas Cook could be said to have invented the global tourist industry. He was born in England in 1808 and became a cabinet-maker. Then he hit on the idea of using the newly-invented railways for pleasure trips and by the summer of 1845, he was organizing commercial trips. The first was to Liverpool and (1) ____________ a 60-page handbook for the journey, the (2) ____________ of the modern holiday brochure.
The Paris Exhibition of 1855 (3) _______ him to create his first great tour, taking in France, Belgium and Germany. This also included a remarkable (4) ____________ - Cook’s first cruise, an extraordinary journey along the Rhine. Nothing like this had been available before, but it was only the beginning. Cook had invented (5) ____________ tourism and now became a pioneering giant, striding across the world, traveling incessantly, researching every little detail before being absolutely confident that he could send the public to (6) ____________ his steps.
Cook was not slow in thinking beyond Europe, and he turned his gaze upon Africa. The expertise he had gained with his pioneering cruise along the Rhine in 1855 (7) ____________ him in good stead when it came to organizing a fantastic journey along the Nile in 1869. Few civilians had so much as (😎 ____________ foot in Egypt, let (9) ____________ traveled along this waterway through history and the remains of a vanished civilization (10) ____________ back thousands of years. Then, in 1872, Cook organized, and took part in, the first conducted world tour. The whole adventure took 222 days and the world of travel has not been the same since.
featured
presented
highlighted
inserted
the (2) ____________ of the modern holiday brochure.
pioneer
forerunner
prior
foretaste
The Paris Exhibition of 1855 (3) _______ him to create his first great tour, taking in France, Belgium and Germany.
livened
initiated
launched
inspired
This also included a remarkable (4) ____________ - Cook’s first cruise, an extraordinary journey along the Rhine.
breakthrough
leap
step
headway
Cook had invented (5) ____________ tourism and now became a pioneering giant, striding across the world, traveling incessantly
common
whole
wide
mass
Researching every little detail before being absolutely confident that he could send the public to (6) ____________ his steps.
retreat
retrace
resume
retrieve
The expertise he had gained with his pioneering cruise along the Rhine in 1855 (7) ____________ him in good stead when it came to organizing a fantastic journey along the Nile in 1869.
kept
took
stood
made
Few civilians had so much as (8) ____________ foot in Egypt
set
placed
laid
put
let (9) ____________ traveled along this waterway through history and the remains of a vanished civilization (10) ____________ back thousands of years.
apart
aside
alone
away
let (9) ____________ traveled along this waterway through history and the remains of a vanished civilization (10) ____________ back thousands of years.
flowing
going
running
passing
With just one exception, the report says, each of the trees that was cut down ____ very expensive treatment for periods of up to ten years.
had to be under
was under
has undergone
had undergone
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
My grandpa's point of view about marriage remains conservative.
progressive
traditional
retrogressive
conventional
He has not developed mentally as much as others at the same age. He's
mentally ill
mentally retarded
mentally alert
mentally restricted
When I got home I found that water ………….. down the kitchen walls.
ran
was running
has run
had been running
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
This child would have died if we hadn’t been able to find a suitable blood giver.
donor
maker
taker
sender
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.
inadequacy
abundance
sufficiency
strength
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not. When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work - if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, as a man's share increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
According to the passage, a fair division of labour is that
women do 14 hours of housework
men do more housework than women
women do more than 80 percent of the housework
women and men share the housework equally
All activities mentioned in the passage are household chores EXCEPT
childcaring
washing-up
shopping
taking care of old-aged parents
The word "remainder" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.
what is share
what is fulfilled
what is done
what is left
The word "norm" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_ .
strange thing
unequal thing
changing thing
usual thing
Although women think men should share the housework, those who don't have paid job agree to share … of the chores.
14 percent
37 percent
80 percent
70 percent
It can be inferred from the passage that after getting married, .
women do twice as much housework as men
women do less and less housework
men spend much less time doing housework than women.
men do more housework than women
The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to
men
labour
jobs
women
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
He was in a great hurry and had no time to think it over. Otherwise, he had found another way out.
in a great hurry
think it over
had found
another
John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.
if I were
if were I
if was I
if I was
He ________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
indicted
inferred
induced
inflicted
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
doctors
ideas
professionals
companies
The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
information on the lethal effects of cellphones
the negative public use of cellphones
widespread opinion about bad effect of cellphones
According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.
they make them look more stylish
they are worrying
they are a means of communication
they are considered unusual
What could be the most suitable title for the passage?
Technological Innovations and Their Price
The Way Mobile Phones Work
Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.
possibly
privately
obviously
certainly
According to the passage, people should _______.
only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
never use mobile phones in all cases
only use mobile phone in urgent cases
keep off mobile phones regularly
According to paragraph 3, the salesman _______.
couldn’t remember his name
blamed his doctor
had a problem with memory
had to retire because of his age
They started, as _______ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years.
informal
informally
informalize
informality
All the way along the winding street ________.
he came
came he
did he come
come he
I will come and see you before I … for America.
leave
will leave
have left
shall leave
He forgot about the gun until he got home.
Not until he got home did he forget about the gun.
Not until he got home did he remember about the gun.
Not until he had got home did he remember about the gun.
Not until he had got home did he forget about the gun.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (1) _____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____. Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.
evidence
display
result
witness
As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
alter
evolve
develop
change
The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin.
better
fine
well
good
The idea that having a good cry do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (4) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin.
keep
contain
hold
retain
Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (5) _____.
construct
provide
produce
achieve
Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (6) _____ activity.
curing
healing
improving
treating
Because some people still regard it as a (7) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry.
symbol
feature
hint
sign
Tears of emotion also help the body (8) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants.
expel
release
loosen
rid
Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (9) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ “weepies”.
consider
remark
regard
distinguish
the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (10) _____ “weepies”.
subtitled
named
entitled
called
He ____ me about the lecture yesterday. Otherwise, I would have missed it completely.
demanded
approached
said
reminded
His reactions are quite unpredictable.
He reacts so quickly that nobody can understand.
One never knows how he is going to react.
Nobody know how he might react.
Nobody knows what reactions will be.
Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _______quickly.
solve
solution
solved
to solve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
unselfishly
loyally
honestly
constantly
I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will ____ and be in charge.
take over
take on
take up
take in
We wonder … from his office after that scandal.
why did he not resign
why he did not resign
why he not resign
why didn't he
English ____ at state schools as a compulsory lesson for 20 years until last year.
is taught
has been taught
had been taught
was being taught
Reagan _______ an actor years ago.
was said being
is said to be
was said have been
is said to have been
My father made a determined effort … a new company.
to setting up
to set up
setting up
set up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The cause of tooth decay is acid, which is produced by bacteria in the mouth. The acid removes minerals from tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to begin; the saliva in your mouth encourages remineralization and neutralizes the acid. The rate at which bacteria in the mouth produce acid depends on the amount of plaque on the teeth, the composition of the microbial flora, and whether the bacteria of the plaque have been "primed" by frequent exposure to sugar. To keep your teeth healthy, a regular dental hygiene program should be followed.Removing plaque with a toothbrush and dental floss temporarily reduces the numbers of bacteria in the mouth and thus reduces tooth decay. It also makes the surfaces of the teeth more accessible, enabling saliva to neutralize acid and remineralize lesions. If fluoride is present in drinking water when teeth are forming, some fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of the teeth, making them more resistant to attack by acid. Fluoride toothpaste seems to act in another way, by promoting the remineralization of early carious lesions.In addition to a regular dental hygiene program, a good way to keep your teeth healthy is to reduce your intake of sweet food. The least cavity-causing way to eat sweets is to have them with meals and not between. The number of times you eat sweets rather than the total amount determines how much harmful acid the bacteria in your saliva produce. But the amount of sweets influences the quality of your saliva. Avoid, if you can, sticky sweets that stay in your mouth a long time. Also try to brush and floss your teeth after eating sugary foods. Even rinsing your mouth with water is effective.Whenever possible, eat foods with fiber, such as raw carrot sticks, apples, celery sticks, etc., that scrape off plaque, acting as a toothbrush. Cavities can be greatly reduced if these rules are followed when eating sweets.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
Good nutrition
Food with fiber
Ways to keep your teeth healthy
Fluoridization and cavities
The word “it” refers to
dental floss
bacteria
removal of plaque
plaque
According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque
It consists of acid producing bacteria
It is not affected by eating sweets
It can be removed from teeth by brushing and flossing
It reduces the positive effect of saliva
We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is
It strengthens tooth enamel
It stimulates saliva production
It makes teeth whiter
It is a replacement for brushing and flossing in dental care
What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?
All sweets should be avoided.
Sweets should be eaten with care.
It is better to eat sweets a little at a time throughout the day.
Sticky sweets are less harmful than other sweets.
The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva increases
with the amount of sweets you eat
with the number of times you eat sweets
if you eat sweets with your meals
if you eat sticky sweets
The word "scrape off" is closest in meaning to
repel
rub together with
remove
dissolve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in cities need improving (D).
Because of
not only
but also
need improving
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (45)____ to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (46)____ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little (47)___, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48)____. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (49)____. Optimists are more (50)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (51)___ to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (52)____ wrong. Most optimists, on the (53)____ hand, have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.
counted
expected
felt
waited
Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (46)____ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.'
worries
cares
fears
doubts
It only takes a little (47)___, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48)____.
with
against
about
over
and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48)____.
judging
according
concerning
following
Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (49)____.
supply
suggest
offer
propose
Optimists are more (50)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
possible
likely
hopeful
welcome
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (51)___ to the world.
goes
fails
comes
turns
Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (52)____ wrong.
opposite
next
other
far
Most optimists, on the (53)____ hand, have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.
regard
respect
suppose
think
have been brought up not to (54)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.
get up
get on
get out
get over
She is not a very nice girl. She seems to enjoy the ____ of others.
unfortune
misfortune
disfortune
infortune
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.
education
employment
stabilization
wealth
We were shocked to hear the news of your _______.
having been fired
to be fired
having fired
to have been fired
Timmy has become confident as a result of his success.
Timmy is a confidant now due to his success.
Timmy's success has turned him into a confident person
Timmy's success has made him to become a confidant.
Timmy's success has made him to become a confident boy.
Many habitats change______ the types of plants and animals that live there.
with respect to
in respect for
as for
as against
John's broken this plate.
That's very good
Here you are
It doesn't matter
Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best completes each collocation or fixed phrase.
Whenever we read about the natural world nowadays, it is generally to be giver dire predictions about its (1) ... destruction. Some scientists go so (2) … as to assert that from now on, the world can no longer be called 'natural', insofar as future processes of weather, climate and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time-honoured way, unaffected by humans. There will never be such a thing as 'natural weather' again, say such writers, only weather affected by global warming. It is hard to know whether to believe such (3) … of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be true. There are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times over the (4) …, and that what we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless (5)… of change, rather than a disaster on a global (6) …
coming
close
imminent
nigh
Some scientists go so (2) … as to assert that from now on, the world can no longer be called 'natural', insofar as future processes of weather, climate and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time-honoured way, unaffected by humans.
much
deep
long
far
It is hard to know whether to believe such (3) … of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be true.
prophets
champions
warriors
giants
There are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times over the (4) …,
generations
millennia
centuries
eras
and that what we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless (5)… of change
revolution
circle
round
cycle
rather than a disaster on a global (6) …
measure
scale
proportion
extent
In recent years, more and more people _____ for things with credit cards.
pay
paid
are paying
have been paying
“When will Mary be able to leave hospital?” - “Don’t be so impatient. We cannot release her before we ………. the last test.”
have completed
will have completed
will complete
completed