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Question 1:
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Choose the best answer:
If you don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables, you may suffer from a vitamin _______.
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A.
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shortage
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B.
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insufficiency
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C.
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defect
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D.
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deficiency
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Question 2:
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Choose the best answer:
The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
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A.
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went off
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B.
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kept up
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C.
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put on
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D.
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got out
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Question 3:
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Choose the best answer:
Although most of their teachers had difficulty _______ them_______, their parents knew which twin was Rebecca and which wasBethany.
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A.
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telling /apart
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B.
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getting/across
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C.
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breaking/up
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D.
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putting/together
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Question 4:
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Choose the best answer:
Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she _______ I was coming.
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A.
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can’t have forgotten
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B.
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must have forgotten
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C.
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must forget
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D.
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may forget
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Question 5:
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Choose the best answer:
I have to announce that the manager cannot attend our party today, __________ is a pity.
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A.
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who
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B.
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which
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C.
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that
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D.
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what
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Question 6:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Neither of the girls haven’t turned in the term papers to the instructor yet.
A B C D
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Question 7:
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Choose the best answer:
_______ you study for these exams, _______ you will do.
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A.
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The harder / the better
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B.
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The hardest / the best
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C.
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The more hard / the more good
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D.
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The more / the much
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Question 8:
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Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
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A.
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maintain
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B.
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belief
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C.
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control
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D.
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housework
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Question 9:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Bacteria are one of the most abundant life forms on earth, growing on and inside another living things,
A B C
in every type of environment
D
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Question 10:
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Choose the best answer:
The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the results of wars, diseases or _______.
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A.
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conditions
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B.
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victims
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C.
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disasters
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D.
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opportunities
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Question 11:
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Choose the best answer
It’s high time we ___ something about people dumping rubbish on the land behind the housing estate.
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A.
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did
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B.
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would do
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C.
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had done
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D.
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will do
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Question 12:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months but nowadays the holiday is much shorter.
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A.
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compositions
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B.
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exclusive
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C.
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mixtures
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D.
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arrangements
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Question 13:
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Choose the best answer:
- A: Do you know her number? - B: _______, it’s here somewhere
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A.
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Mind you
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B.
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Well
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C.
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You see
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D.
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Let me see
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Question 14:
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Choose the best answer:
She _________ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
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A.
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has been working
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B.
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has worked
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C.
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was working
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D.
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had been working
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Question 15:
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Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest:
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A.
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surprised
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B.
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bored
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C.
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distinguished
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D.
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amazed
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Question 16:
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Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
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A.
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quality
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B.
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satisfy
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C.
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reference
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D.
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sequential
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Question 17:
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Choose the best answer:
– Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”
- Susan: “__________”
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A.
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You’re welcome
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B.
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I feel very bored
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C.
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I don’t agree, I’m afraid
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D.
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That would be great
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Question 18:
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Choose the best answer:
My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _______ it was made of rubber.
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A.
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if she knew
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B.
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if she has known
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C.
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if she should know
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D.
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had she known
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Question 19:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A B C D
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Question 20:
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Choose the best answer:
The early settlers were completely _______ on the harvest to see them through the winter.
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A.
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depended
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B.
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dependant
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C.
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dependable
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D.
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dependent
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Question 21:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Scientists have recently argued that Einstein’s contributions to physics and mathematics are less
A B C
important asNewton’s.
D
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Question 22:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The dolphin’s uncanny ability to locate objects beyond the range of its limited eyesight is made possible by its special echo-location system.
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A.
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be aware of the movement of
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B.
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discover the position of
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C.
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catch sight of
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D.
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find out the shape of
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Question 23:
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Choose the best answer:
Let’s go to the library, __________?
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A.
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. will we
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B.
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shall we
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C.
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would we
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D.
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should we
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Question 24:
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Choose the best answer:
She has a (n) _______ table.
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A.
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wood old round French
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B.
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old French round wood
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C.
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round old wood French
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D.
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old round French wood
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Question 25:
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Choose the best answer:
– Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Maria: “_________ ”
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A.
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Thank you. Hope you will drop in
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B.
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Of course not, it’s not costly
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C.
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I think so
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D.
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No problem
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 35.
People in theUnited Statesoften shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for ( 26) ______ every need, including clothing, furniture, health, (27) ______ products and things for the kitchen. People also order (28) ______ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television. Some (29) ______ shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television shopping is (30) ______ than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (31) ______ a phone call and charge the item to their credit card. And TV channels are on late at night (32) ______ people can go shopping anytime.
Is the computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (33) ______ now have personal computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on- line) is (34) ______ to more people every day. Already, shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, flowers, foods, T-shirts, and posters. And new on - line shopping services (35) ______ every day. Soon people may be able to shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
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Question 26:
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A.
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most
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B.
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almost
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C.
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mostly
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D.
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most of
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Question 27:
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A.
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beautiful
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B.
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beautifies
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C.
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beauty
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D.
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beautifully
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Question 28:
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A.
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for
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B.
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of
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C.
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about
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D.
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to
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Question 29:
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A.
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popular
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B.
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liked
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C.
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beloved
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D.
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favourite
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Question 30:
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A.
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more
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B.
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larger
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C.
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popular
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D.
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easier
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Question 31:
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A.
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make
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B.
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ring
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C.
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do
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D.
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have
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Question 32:
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A.
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though
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B.
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so
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C.
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but
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D.
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because
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Question 33:
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A.
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housework
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B.
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houseful
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C.
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households
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D.
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housewife
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Question 34:
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A.
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amazing
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B.
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surprising
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C.
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exciting
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D.
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interesting
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Question 35:
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A.
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raise
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B.
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forecast
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C.
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appear
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D.
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come
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Question 36:
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Choose the best answer:
Our country has large areas of __________beauty.
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A.
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unharmed
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B.
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unspoilt
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C.
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unhurt
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D.
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undamaged
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Question 37:
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Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
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A.
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establish
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B.
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regional
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C.
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maximum
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D.
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neutralize
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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 following questions from 38 to 47 .
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 inSpringsdale,Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and zoology atJohnsHopkinsUniversity, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wild, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality.Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers.
In 1962, Carsonpublished Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
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Question 38:
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The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
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A.
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at the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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B.
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as a writer.
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C.
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as a researcher
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D.
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at college.
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Question 39:
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According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University ?
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A.
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literature.
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B.
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zoology.
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C.
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history.
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D.
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oceanography.
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Question 40:
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When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
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A.
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45
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B.
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29
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C.
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26
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D.
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34
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Question 41:
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It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wild
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A.
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was praised by critics
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B.
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became more popular than her other books
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C.
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sold many copies
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D.
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was outdated
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Question 42:
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Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us ?
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A.
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talks with experts
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B.
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printed matter
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C.
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a research expedition
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D.
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letters from scientists
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Question 43:
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Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us ?
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A.
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highly technical
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B.
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fascinating
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C.
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poetic
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D.
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well- researched
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Question 44:
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The word “ reckless” is closet in meaning to
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A.
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limited
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B.
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irresponsible
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C.
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continuous
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D.
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unnecessary
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Question 45:
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According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
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A.
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a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
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B.
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an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
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C.
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an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
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D.
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a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
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Question 46:
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The word “ flawed ” is closest in meaning to
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A.
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faulty
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B.
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deceptive
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C.
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logical
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D.
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offensive
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Question 47:
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Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
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A.
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to indicate growing government concern with the environment
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B.
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to validate the chemical industry’s claims
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C.
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to supportCarson’s ideas
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D.
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to provide an example of government propaganda
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Question 48:
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results.
A B C D
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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 from 49 to 58.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In theUSalone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.
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Question 49:
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What is the main topic of this passage?
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A.
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How energy resources are tapped from nature.
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B.
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The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
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C.
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Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
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D.
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Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
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Question 50:
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According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
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A.
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Because fossil fuels are no longer used.
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B.
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Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
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C.
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Because they are free and available worldwide.
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D.
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Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause global warming.
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Question 51:
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Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”?
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A.
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harassing
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B.
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depleting
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C.
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capturing
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D.
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exporting
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Question 52:
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According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
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A.
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They can convert geothermal energy to electricity.
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B.
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They contain photovoltaic cells.
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C.
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They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
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D.
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They are more expensive than solar panels.
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Question 53:
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According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production?
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A.
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They are both conventional and costly.
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B.
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They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
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C.
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They both require fairly simple technology.
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D.
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. They both require the use of a generator.
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Question 54:
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Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence?
“Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power”
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A.
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after the phrase “earth-friendly”
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B.
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after the phrase “global scale”
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C.
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after the phrase “growing steadily”
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D.
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after the phrase “geothermal power”
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Question 55:
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According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
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A.
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It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
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B.
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There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
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C.
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There is very little of it available inIceland.
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D.
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It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide.
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Question 56:
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What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?
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A.
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It is widely used as a form of energy for heating homes.
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B.
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Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses.
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C.
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It is not effective for use in private homes.
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D.
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It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.
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Question 57:
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What does the author imply about alternative energy sources?
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A.
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Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce.
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B.
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Many different types of alternative energy sources exist.
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C.
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Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use.
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D.
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Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power.
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Question 58:
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What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
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A.
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To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
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B.
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. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.
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C.
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To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
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D.
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To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
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Question 59:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
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A.
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destroyed completely
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B.
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changed completely
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C.
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cleaned well
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D.
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removed quickly
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Question 60:
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Choose the best answer:
Not only _______ among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent.
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A.
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some whales
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B.
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are whales
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C.
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whales
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D.
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they are whales
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Question 61:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.
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A.
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inflexible
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B.
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unable to pass an examination in reading and writing
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C.
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able to read and write
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D.
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able to join intramural sport
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Question 62:
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Volunteers give care and comfort to them and help them to overcome their difficulties.
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A.
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misery
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B.
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hurt
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C.
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matter
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D.
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discouragement
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Question 63:
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Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest:
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A.
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huge
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B.
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dispute
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C.
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busy
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D.
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mute
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Question 64:
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Choose the best answer:
Bill just doesn’t fit in here; he’s like _______.
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A.
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fish out of water
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B.
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water on a duck’s back
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C.
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a fly in the ointment
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D.
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a bird in the hand
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