UNIT 2 - CULTURAL DIVERSITY TEST 2 docx

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UNIT 2
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
TEST 2

I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. precede b. reject c. schedule d. wedding
2. a. takes b. pens c. boats d. traps
3. a. romantic b. marriage c. attract d. private
4. a. tension b. decision c. provision d. precision
5. a. stopped b. talked c. married d. passed

B. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
6. a. obliged b. contractual c. determine d. counterpart
7. a. conical b. marriage c. romantic d. sacrifice
8. a. confide b. banquet c. cultural d. attitude
9. a. engage b. ceremony c. majority d. maintain
10. a. similarity b. independent c. generation d. diversity

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
11.She sacrificed her career _______________ her children.

a. to b. for c. on d. with
12.If you put your trust ___________me, I will not let you ___________ .

a. in - on b. on - off c. in - down d. to - down
13.In Vietnam, two, three or even four generations live ______________ one roof.

a. in b. over c. with d. under
14.My father has an older sister he hasn't seen ______________thirty years.

a. since b. in c. during d. for
15.Jane has become _____________to Roger, and the wedding will be in April.

a. proposed b. engaged c. settled d. agreed
16.When we went to Egypt he knew ___________no Arabic, but within six months he had become
extremely fluent.
a. entirely b. virtually c. barely d. scarcely
17.Marriage should be a(n) ____________ partnership.

a. equal b. unique c. limited d. successful
18.What could be more ___________than a wedding on a tropical island?

a. romance b. romantic c. romanticizing d. romanticism
19.You really should ____________your energy for the difficult climb ahead.

a. conserve b. keep c. maintain d. preserve
20.She was full of _____________to achieve her goals.

a. decision b. confidence c. obligation d. determination
21.Surprisingly, the frontier guards seemed ____________ with our presence.
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a. unconcerned b. uninterested c. unconscious d. uncritical
22.She studies many magazines and books about fashion, entertaining and

correct social behavior as
she wants to appear ______________.

a. sophisticated b. fashionable c. elegant d. polished
23.I don't feel any __________ to give my boss more than two weeks' notice when I leave.

a. oblige b. obligatory c. obliged d. obligation
24.In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur ______________ a misunderstanding.

a. despite b. account of c. because of d. result in
25.Unfortunately, not all candidates can be offered a job; some have to be ____________ .

a. required b. rejected c, remained d. resigned

B.Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
26.This large goat __________ in the mountains of Switzerland.

a. only lives b. is only living c. has only lived d. only lived
27.Charles is a gifted footballer, but up to now he __________ well in the international matches.

a. doesn't play b. didn't play c. hasn't played d, wasn't playing
28. The committee ____________four times last week, but still no decision has been reached.

a. met b. has met c. used to meet d. would meet
29.She ________ voluntary work with young children until she starts her university course.
a. does

b. is doing c. has done d. has been doing
30. ___________ to the opera when you lived in Milan?

a. Have you ever been b. Were you ever going

c. Did you ever go d, Had you ever been
31.I _____________one of my special desserts for dinner, if you like.

a, make b. am making
c. am going to make d. will make
32.We _____________with Paul and Jenny until last weekend.

a would stay b. were staying c. have stayed d, have been staying
33.There's no point asking John for a lift - he ___________ by now.

a. is leaving b. will leave c. will be leaving d. will have left
34.Before I went to university, I _______________as a carpenter for about five years.

a. worked b. used to work c. have worked d. had worked
35.I won't be able to meet you next week. I __________ in London for a few days.

a. will stay b. will be staying
c. will have stayed d. am staying
36.The army needs to change its image if more women _______________ .
a. will recruited b. will be recruited
c. are recruited d. are to be recruited
37.It's getting very humid - we _____________ a thunderstorm.

a. will have b. are having c. are going to have d. have
38.I a lot of interesting people while I __________in Norway.

a. met - worked b. was meeting - was working

c. met - was working d. was meeting - worked
39.When I saw the house on the hill, I knew it was exactly what I ____________.

a. looked for b. was looking for

c. have looked for d. had been looking for
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40.In the next few years, thousands of speed cameras ________________ on major roads.

a. appear b. are appeared c. are appearing d. are to appear

C. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence
to be correct.
41.We made some research into the state of the Swedish car industry.
42. If the stain doesn't come out of your shirt when you wash it, try to soak it first in bleach.
43. The fire on the ship is now under control, but there are still a lot of afraid passengers on board.
44. Police believes that Paul is in Brazil, although his exact whereabouts is unknown.
45. We would live in a bungalow on the south coast, and then we moved to a flat in London.
46.You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
47. I suggested Bob that he should try the supermarket in the High Street.
48. When Jenny phoned last week, she said that she will be arriving this morning. But she
hasn't turned up.
49. Before going into the temple, everyone has to take off his shoes.
50. Unfortunately, few of our houseplants died while we were away on holiday.

III. READING
A.Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Clothing habits are a matter of (51)______________preference in the United States. Most
people are free to wear (52)______________they feel comfortable. Business people in large urban
areas are (53)____________to wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal.
Most Americans tend to dress casually when not in formal or business situations.
When eating, most Americans (54)____________a fork in the hand with which they write.
Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (55)___________their own meals when
dining with friends. When Americans greet one another they often (56)___________a firm
handshake. They may greet strangers on the street by saying "Hello" or "Good morning". Friends
often greet each other (57)_______________"How are you?" and respond "Fine, thanks."
Americans do not really (58)___________any other answer to the question "How are you?" because
it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal situations, people address each other by their given
names once they are acquainted.
Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (59)_____________to
schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business (60)_________an
appointment has been made, it is considered to be prompt.
51. a. person b. personal c. persons d. personably
52. a. whatever b. wherever c. whenever d. whichever
53. a. unlikely b. likely c. like d. alike
54. a. take b. carry c. hold d. bring
55. a. buy b. get c. order d. pay
56. a. transfer b. exchange c. replace d. change
57. a. with b. of c. by d. about
58. a. want b. predict c. expect d. need
59. a. the best b. best c. good d. well
60. a. while b. during c. when d. once

B. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
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CULTURE SHOCK
What is culture shock?
'Culture shock' describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to one which is
unfamiliar. It is an experience described by people who have travelled abroad to work, live or
study; it can be felt to certain extent even when abroad on holiday. It includes the shock of a new
environment, meeting lots of new people and learning the ways of a different country. It also
includes the shock of being separated from the important people in your life, maybe family, friends,
colleagues, teachers: people you would normally talk to at times of uncertainty, people who give
you support or guidance. When familiar sights, sounds, smells or tastes are no longer there you can
miss them very much. If you are tired and jet-lagged when you arrive, small things can be upsetting
and out of all proportion to their real significance.

Climate
Many students find that the British climate affects them a lot. You may be used to a much
warmer climate, or you may just find the greyness and dampness, especially during the winter
months, difficult to get used to.
Food
You may find British food strange. It may taste different, or be cooked differently, or it may
seem tasteless or heavy compared with what you are used to.
Language
Constantly listening and speaking in a foreign language is tiring. Although you may have
learned English very thoroughly, it is possible that the regional accents you discover when you
arrive in the UK make the language harder to understand than you thought. People may also speak
quickly and you may feel too embarrassed to ask them to repeat what they have said.
Dress
If you come from a warm climate, you may find it uncomfortable to wear heavy winter
clothing. Not all students will find the style of dress different, but for others people's dress may
seem immodest, unattractive, comical or simply
drab.
'Rules' of behaviour

Every culture has unspoken rules which affect the way people treat each other. For example,
the British generally have a reputation for punctually. In business and academic life keeping to
time is important. You should always be on time for lectures, classes and meetings with academic
and administrative staff. Social life is a little more complicated. Arranging to meet and see a film
at 8 pm means arriving at 8 pm. But if you are invited to visit someone's home at 8 pm you should
probably -aim to arrive at about 8.10, but not later than 8.20. When going to a student party an
invitation for 8 pm probably means anytime from 9.30 pm onwards!
61.According to the author, culture shock ________ .
a. does happen to people who live in or visit another country
b. just happens to people who have traveled abroad to live, work or study
c. is a major cause of homesick
d. is entirely abnormal and usually avoidable
62.According to the passage, the weather in Britain is ____________ .
a. warm and sunny b. wet and cloudy
c. cold and humid d. dry and clear
63.Language is one of the biggest problems when you arrive in the UK because ________.
a. people may speak in many different regional accents
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b. English is harder to understand than you thought
c. people may speak so quickly that you can't ask them to repeat what they have said
d. it is tiring to listen and speak to native people
64.The word "drab" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __ .

a. plain b. old-fashioned c. colourless d. formal
65.Which of the following is NOT true in Britain?
a. It's important to be punctual in business and academic life.
b. Never arrive on time when you are invited to someone's house for dinner.
c. Always be on time to a meeting.

d. Never be late to a student party.

IV. WRITING
A. From the words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentences.
66. ___________ amino acids that serve as the basic building blocks of all proteins.

a. It was about twenty b. For about twenty of

c. About twenty are d. There are about twenty
67. ___________ , Jose Limon's dance troupe often toured abroad.
a. The U.S. State Department sponsored it
b. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department
c.
The U.S. State Department, which sponsored it
d. The sponsorship of the U.S. State Department

68. ____________ relations with friends and acquaintances, playa major role in the social
development of adolescents.
a. What are called peer group relations are
b. Peer group relations are
c. Peer group relations, the
d. By peer group relations, we mean
69.Peter asked me __________.

a. what time does the film start b. what time the film starts

c. what time did the film start d. what time the film started
70. ______________ rises to the surface of the Earth, a volcano is formed.

a. Liquid magma b. Whenever liquid magma

c. Liquid magma, which d. That liquid magma

B. Choose the sentences - a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
71.She told us to help ourselves to the apples in the basket.
a. She offered us some apples in return for 'our help.
b. She wanted our help to pick the apples and put them in a basket.
c. She let us have as many apples as we wanted.
d. She wanted us to put all the apples in the basket ourselves.
72.It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
a. The question is whether Jane will get the job or not.
b. It is not certain that Jane will get the job.
c. Jane is being interviewed for the job.
d. If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job.
73.Had I known more about computer programming, I would have worked for a computer
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company.
a. I didn't know much about computer programming so I didn't work for a computer company.
b. A better knowledge of computer programming will help me find a job in a computer
company.
c. I wish I knew more about computer programming and could work for a . computer
company.
d. Knowing more about computer programming, I would find a job in a computer company.
74.Twice as many men as women are insurance agents.
a. More men than women have insurance.
b. Women are twice as likely as men to have insurance.
c. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.
d. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.

75.I only called the police as a last resort.
a. I only called the police when it was special.
b. I only called the police when I had tried everything else.
c. I only called the police at last.
d. I only called the police at the last moment.