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PRACTICE TEST 1
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
My lawyer, Mr. Turner, is the only man I know who has seen a ghost. He is a
quiet even-tempered man whose life is spent in dealing with facts. He is the last
person in the world to give way to fantasy. He has a wife and two children of whom
he is proud, takes a modest holiday abroad every year and spends his Sundays
gardening. He is knowledgeable about art and architecture, though he doesn't pretend
to be an expert by any means. It is, therefore, all the more surprising that he should so
insistent about the ghost. It happened, so he says, like this:
He was travelling2 from London to the North of England by train. It was a misty
November evening and the train was half empty. In fact for the first part of the
journey Mr. Turner had the carriage to himself and sat dozing over a newspaper.
However at the first stop a passenger jumped in, slamming the door behind him. He
seemed out of breath as if he had been running. He was a striking looking young man
with dark, bushy hair and bright intelligent eyes. He was dressed rather oddly in a
long waited coat with silver buttons, tight trousers and an embroidered waistcoat. Mr.
Turner did not pay much attention to this because people wear all sorts of extravagant
clothes these days and he had long grown accustomed to them.
Presently, the two men got into conversation, as people do on long journeys. Mr
Turner was interested to cover that the young man was very knowledgeable about Art
- in particular portraits. His name, he said, was Joseph Hart, and he was on his way to
visit an exhibition. It seemed that he worked in a famous London Art Gallery - a
picture restorer, perhaps, thought Mr. Turner, for he seemed to know a great deal
about varnishes and paints, and even more about the subjects of certain portraits.
When Mr. Turner asked his opinion of the portrait of a famous judge by an artist he
admired, his companion laughed and said, “He’s only a reproduction - a good one I
agree but you can't talk to a reproduction.” He spoke as though the person in the
portrait were still living.
After a while the carriage got hot and steamy and Mr. Turner dropped off. He
woke up just as the train was drawing up at a junction with a grinding of brakes. His
companion had disappeared.

A few days later, having returned to London, Mr. Turner found himself near the
Art Gallery. Moved by some impulse, he went in and enquired for Joseph Hart. The
attendant directed him to a room devoted to early nineteenth century portraits of well-
known men. There was no-one in the room and Mr. Turner looked about him.
Without knowing quite how he had got there, he found himself standing in front of a
full-length portrait of a dark young man in tight trousers and an embroidered
waistcoat. The eyes smiled at him with a hint of amusement. The name-plate at the
foot of the picture read: Joseph Hart, Gentleman, 1800-1835.
1. What kind of person was Mr Turner?
A. imaginative B. fantastic C. sensible D. insensitive
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2. Although he was a lawyer, Mr Turner …………….
A. pretended to know a lot about Art
C. pretended to take an interest in Art.
B. knew something about Art.
D. intended to learn more about Art.
3. When the passenger entered Mr Turner’s compartment…………..
A. he was painting.
C. the train was just leaving
B. he was running.
D. the carriage was half-empty.
4. The passenger’s clothes didn’t seem strange to Mr Turner because …………..
A. he was used to wearing strange
clothes.
C. everyone he knew wore strange
clothes.
B. he liked people who wore strange
clothes.
D. he had seen a lot of people in strange
clothes.

5. Mr. Turner thought the young man might …………..
A. be an Art Dealer.
C. renew old pictures.
B. be an Art Expert.
D. paint reproductions of old pictures.
6. Why wouldn’t the passenger give an opinion on the portrait of the judge?
A. the judge wasn’t alive.
C. the picture was a copy.
B. the judge was still alive.
D. he hadn’t seen it.
7. When did Mr Turner first realize that the passenger had gone?
A. When the train started.
C. Just before the train stopped.
B. After the train had stopped.
D. When the train was leaving the station.
8. Why did Mr Turner go into the Art Gallery?
A. He was walking past there.
C. He had planned to do so.
B. He had never been there before.
D. He suddenly decided to.
9. In the past of the gallery that Mr Turner was directed to ………..
A. there were a lot of pictures by
unknown people.
C. no-one else was looking at the pictures.
B. there were a lot of nineteenth century
people.
D. he only saw one portrait.
10. When Mr Turner looked at the portrait of Joseph Hart …………….
A. he smiled at it.
C. he didn’t recognize it.

B. he thought it smiled at him.
D. he was amused.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis,
which derive their name from the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor".
These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they
have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea
waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity.
Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an
underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving
earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves.
These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In
the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or
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two meters. It is when they hit the shallow water the coast that they increase in
height, possibly up to 40 meters.
Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy
seismic activity. Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis
arc Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan
often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit
Japan often comes with little warning and can therefore prove disastrous. Most of the
tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away
near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and
the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival.
Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe
experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the
Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the
heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on
the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive
explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands;

the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed
as far away as the English Channel.
11: The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses …………
A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges C. tides D. tidal waves
12: According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT
that …………..
A. they're caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
B. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
C. they are the same as tsunamis
D. this terminology is not used by the scientific community
13: The world "displaced" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to..............
A. located B. filtered C. moved D. not pleased
14: It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis ............
A. are often identified by ships on the ocean
B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters
C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
D. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
15: As used in the passage, water that is "shallow" isn't …..........
A. coastal B. deep C. clear D. tidal
16: A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in
Japan are more likely to...........
A. come from greater distances B. be less of a problem
C. originate in Alaska D. arrive without warning
17: The possessive "their" in the third paragraph refers to …….........
A. these tsunamis B. the inhabitants of Hawaii
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C. the Hawaiian islands D. thousands of miles
18: A "calamitous" tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is .................
A. at fault B. expected C. disastrous D. extremely calm
19: From the expression "on record" in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the

tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ..............
A. might not be the greatest tsunami ever
B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon
C. was filmed as it was happening
D. occurred before efficient records were kept
20: The passage suggests that - the tsunami resulting from the Kr- volcano ..............
A. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands
B. resulted in little damage
C. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel
D. was far more destructive close to the source than far away
Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks:
Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human
life(21)______ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the
western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of
the world's population do so (22)______ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the
(23)______ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper.
Everywhere fertile soil is (24)______ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable
resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (25)______
We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the
consequences. As a (26)______ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced
at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are
(27)______increasingly heavy demands on it.
The Earth's (28)______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air,
energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (29)______ us fed, comfortable,
healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will
(30)______ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will
soon run out and everyone will suffer.
21: A. Still B. Despite C. Yet D. Although
22: A. for B. just C. already D. entirely

23: A. lone B. individual C. lonely D. alone
24: A. sooner B. rather C. either D. neither
25: A. completely B. quite C. greatly D. utterly
26: A. result B. product C. development D. reaction
27: A. having B. doing C. taking D. making
28: A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine
29: A. stay B. keep C. maintain D. hold
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30: A. last B. stand C. remain D. go
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction:
31: Drying food by means of solar energy is a ancient process applied wherever
A B C D
food an climatic conditions make it possible.
32: The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read
A B
non technical language, and writing correctly.
C D
33: That man was an easy recognized figure with his long, whrite beard and wide
A B C D
brimmed had.
34: America’s first satellite exploded before it had risen three and a half feet off
A B C D
the ground.
35: An itch resulting when a nerve that can carry pain is only slightly stimulated.
A B C D
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence:
36: Your teacher is reading a book.You want to ask her a question.
You say: ____
A. I’m sorry, I ask you a question. B. Excuse me. May I ask you a question?
C. By the way, May I ask you a question? D. Hi, I’ll ask you a question.

37: He denied ____ the shop.
A. breaking on B. to break into C. having broken into D. to breaking
38: We’ll have to call the barbecue ____ .It’s going to rain.
A. for B. cross C. up D. off
39: She failed the test ____ she studied hard.
A. although B. even though C. A&B D. as
40: You ____ out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught a cold.
A. hadn’t gone B. haven’t gone C. shouldn’t have gone D. mustn’t have gone
41: After a quick ____ at the patient, the doctor rang for an ambulance.
A. glance B. stare C. glimpse D. gaze
42: It was very ____ of you to notice that.
A. observation B. observe C. observatory D. observant
43: ____ electricity you use, ____ your bill will be.
A. The most …the higher B. The more …. the high
C. More ….higher D. The more ….. the higher
44: Sam confessed ____ all the cookies.
A. eat B. eating C. to eating D. to eat
45: This one is prettier, but it costs ____ as the other one.
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A. twice as many B. as many as C. twice as much D. as much as
46: Everyone thought she would accept the offer.____ ,she turned it down.
A. However B. More over C. So D. Too
47: Kate:Do you think Mary’s coming to the English club? Jackie: ____
A. I hope not. B. I don’t believe C. I believe not so D. I believe not.
48: I’ve just bought a television set ____ in Japan.
A. which they make B. who is made C. which made D. made
49: If I had taken his advice, I ____ now.
A. would have been rich B. would be rich C. am rich D. will be rich
50: We went by sea, but we’d rather ____ by air.
A. went B. go C. to have go D. have gone

51: We didn’t expect to come up ____ many problems
A. about B. for C. against D. with
52: Birds make nests in trees ____ hide their young in the leaves and branches.
A. can where they B. where can they C. where they can D. where can them
53: They asked me a lot of questions, ____ I couldn’t answer.
A. all of which B. that C. all of whom D. who
54: Under no circumstances ____ to play with fireworks without parental
supervision.
A. should a child be allowed B. a child be allowed
C. a child should be allowed D. a child shouldn’t be allowed
55: By the end of this week,my illness ____ me $100.
A. cost B. has cost C. will have cost D. will has cost
56: Neither Canada nor Mexico ____ that citizens of the United States have passports
when they want to visit these countries.
A. to require B. require C. requires D. requiring
57: When ____ is not known.
A. it was invented the wheel B. the wheel was invented
C. the invention of the wheel D. was the wheel invented
58: A: Will you come to our party tonight?
B: ____, but I ‘ll have an important meeting.
A. I’llcome B. I’d like coming C. I’d love to D. I like it.
59: She turned off the record player ____ she could study.
A. incase B. but C. so that D. even if
60: The two men looked so alike that it was impossible to ____ between them.
A. discriminate B. discern C. distinguish D. differ
61: Let’s go for a coffee, ____ ?
A. won’t we B. shall we C. will we D. will you
62: It’s recommended that he ____ his course.
A. taking B. take C. takes D. took
63: ____ that Columbus sailed to America.

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A. That was in 1492 B. It was in 1492 C. In 1492 D. It is in1492
64: ____ I get your call, I’ll leave
A. By the time B. As soon as C. Now that D. Although
65: The house is ____ fire. Send ____ the Fire Brigade.
A. on - for B. on - to C. in - for D. in - during
Choose the word whose stress is different from the other words:
66: A. eradication B. similarity C. resolution D. contradiction
67: A. appeal B. cigarette C. irrelevant D. machine
68: A. validity B. tremendous C. flexible D. commercial
69: A. necessarily B. necessary C. paradigm D. sovereign
70: A. volcanic B. secretary C. advocate D. proposal
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given:
71: There is absolutely no truth in that rumor.
A. That rumor is true to some extent. B. That rumor is absolutely true.
C. There is some absolutely true rumor. D. That rumor is absolutely false.
72: I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn’t understand his behaviour.
B. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible.
C. I understand Harold’s behaviour completely.
D. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behaviour.
73: In all probability, he is coming.
A. Undoubtedly, he will come. B. He is coming very soon.
C. He is very likely to come. D. He is bound not to come.
74: No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car ,he didn’t succeed.
A. It’s hard for Fred to start the car because he never succeeded.
B. Fred tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
C. However hard Fred tried ,he couldn’t start the car.
D. Fred tried hard to start the car, and with success.
75: “Would you like some coffee?”, Peter asked me.

A. Peter asked me if I liked coffee.
B. Peter offered to give me some coffee.
C. Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.
D. Peter, do you like some coffee?
76: She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A. My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher.
B. She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students.
C. As a teacher, she always strikes me.
D. I make an effective impression on the teacher.
77: The onset of the disease is shown by a feeling of faintness.
A. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness.
B. A feeling of faintness signals the final stage of the disease.
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C. Faintness causes the disease.
D. One feels faint if the disease is over.
78: But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the
family business.
A. Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family business despite his
retirement.
B. His father retired early, but he still ran the family business.
C. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire
early.
D. Richard didn’t take over the family business because his father didn’t retire.
79: Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as it’s cost.
B. We were very impressed by the new cinema,but found it rather expensive.
C. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather
expensive.
D. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
80: In spite of their differences, Jim and John plan to be roommates.

A. Jim and John intend to be roommates, even though they are different.
B. Jim and John do not like each other.
C. Jim and John are too different to be roommates
D. Jim and John will be dfferent roommates
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PRACTICE TEST 2
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence:
1: John ________Russian because Russian is his native language.
A. is speaking B. speaks C. will speak D. spoke
2: She couldn’t decide ________to dive ______ jump into water.
A. whether … or C. not only … but also
B. both …or D. neither …or
3: I waved to Karen but failed__________ her attention.
A. to be attractedB. to attract C. attracting D. attracted
4: ___________I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.
A. By the time B .Now that C. As though D. As soon as
5: “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – “ _________”
A. Have a good day B. Not at all C. Thanks D. You are welcome
6: I will not accept his invitation _________any account.
A. in B. about C. on D. with
7: I was making my _________, when I realized I’d left my glasses at school.
A. route B. way C. path D. lane
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8: I disagree with parents_______ their views on their children without giving them
the chance to think for themselves.
A. pouring B. protesting C. straining D. imposing
9: “What would you like to drink?” – “____________”.
A. Yes, please B. Thank you C. No, I don’t D. Tea, please
10: “I was so sorry to hear about Jack”. “If he had made more friends here, he might
_____”.

A. have stayed B. stay C. have stay D. stays
11: She couldn’t give a __________ explanation for her actions.
A. dissatisfied B. satisfactory C. uncompetitiveD. competed
12: We wondered who was going to pay for the __________window.
A. breaking B. break C. broke D. broken
13: That is a _________________________.
A. French stamp valuable C. valuable stamp of France
B. French valuable stamp D. valuable French stamp
14: By the end of next year, we _________this advanced training course.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finished
15: In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know_______________.
A. what are each vegetable’s requirements.
B .what the requirements for each vegetable are.
C .that is required by each vegetable.
D. that the requirements for each vegetable.
16: _________ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its
emergency power.
A. Were B. Did C. Had D. Should
17: His version of what happened is ____________ .
A. corrected B. incorrect C. correcting D. correction
18: Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming fully____.
A. examined B. qualified C. tested D. approved of
19: The director retired early __________ ill-health.
A. on behalf of B. in front of C. on account of D. ahead of
20: He refused to give up work, _________he had won a million dollars.
A. even though B. however C. as though D. despite
21: The company received _________complaints about the quality of its products.
A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing
22: I didn’t see any sign of the money, but I _________ a small notebook and a
pencil which _________ when the door opened suddenly.

A. have found / probably dropped C. found / had probably dropped
B. found / have probably dropped D. find / probably drop
23: He __________to be offered the job.
A. was such in experienced or was too in experienced C. was too experienced
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B. was such inexperienced D. not experienced
24: ___________ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to the sea.
A. No sooner a turtle does C. A turtle does no sooner
B. No sooner does a turtle D. Does no sooner a turtle
25: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain_________ actually
conquer the island.
A. the Romans B. did the Romans C. the Romans did D. Romans that
26: “Do you still live there?”- “No, __________ . We’ve moved to a new house”.
A . not yet B. not now C. I do not live D. any longer
27: “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” – “_________”.
A. You can go there by bus. C. I am sorry. I don’t know.
B. Yes, it’s a long way. D. It isn’t far.
28: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school”. – “______________”
A. Sorry to hear that. C. Of course
B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. I am glad you like it.
29: The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.
A. dismiss B. dismissing C. dismissed D. dismissal
30: The factory was _________ so the management tried to cut costs by making
some workers redundant.
A. competition B. competitive C. uncompetitiveD. competed
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
31: A. debris B. deny C. deter D. demand
32: A. likes B. tightens C. heaps D. fuss
Choose the word whose stress is different from the other words:
33: A. jacket B. ingredient C. favourite D. notice

34: A. mathematics B. history C. literature D. physics
35: A. opponent B. disappear C. arrangement D. contractual
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction:
36: The Concord could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11
A B C D
tons of freight.
37: Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries.
A B C D
38: People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time.
A B C D
39: Vietnam is famous for many beautiful spots like ha Long Bay, Sapa, and Da Lat.
A B C D
40: Queen Elizabeth prefers what her jewels should be left in their original setting.
A B C D
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given:
41: He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery
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A. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
B. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
C. For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.
D. For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.
42: Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.
A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller.
D. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller.
43: He started learning French six years ago.
A. He has learned French for six years.
B. It was six years ago did he start learning French.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.

D. It is six years since he has learnt French.
44: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
45: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” Said Adam .
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut.
46: “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
47: “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report
48: “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan .
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Choose the sentence (A, B, C, D) that is best written based on the words provided.
49: France/ Independence Day / day / yesterday //.
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A. The France’s Independence day was before yesterday.

B. The Day of the French Independence was a day yesterday.
C. French’s Independence Day was a day before yesterday.
D. France’s Independence Day was the day before yesterday.
50: hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village.
A. The hilltop can make our village views better.
B. From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed.
C. From the hilltop, we can make have a better view of our village.
D. From the hilltop, our village can have a better view.
Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks:
The human brain, (51) __________an average weight of 1, 4 kilograms, is the
control center of the (52) _________. It receives (53) __________from the senses,
processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information
(54) ________ is the source of human thoughts and feelings. Each of the three main
parts of the brain- cerebellum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role
(55) _________carrying out the functions.
The cerebrum is by (56) _________the largest of the three parts, taking up 85
percent of the brain by weight. The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the
back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells. It is the
cerebellum (57) _________controls human balance, coordination, and posture.
The brain stem, (58) _________connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord,
controls various body processes such (59) __________ breathing and heartbeat. (60)
__________is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the
cerebrum.
51: A. on B. of C. for D. with
52: A. body B. brain C. skull D. information
53: A. news B. information C. advice D. lesson
54: A. who B. of which C. that D. whose
55: A. in B. at C. on D. by
56: A. now B. then C. from D. far
57 A. who B. which C. that D. whose

58: A. who B. that C. whose D. which
59: A. as B. for C. about D. on
60: A. Here B .It C. There D. For
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal, smaller only than the
elephant and the rhinoceros. Its name comes from two Greek words which mean
“river horse”. The long name of this animal is often shortened to the easier to handle
term “hippo.”
The hippo has a natural affinity for the water. It does not float on top of the
water; instead, it can easily walk along the bottom of a body of water. The hippo
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commonly remains underwater for three to five minutes and has been known to stay
under for up to half an hour before coming up for air.
In spite of its name, the hippo has relatively little in common with the horse
and instead has a number of interesting similarities in common with the whale. When
a hippo comes up after a stay at the bottom of a lake or river, it releases air through a
blowhole, just like a whale. In addition, the hippo resembles the whale in that they
both have thick layers of blubber for protection and they are almost completely
hairless.
61: The topic of this passage is …………….
A. the largest land animal. B. the derivations of animal names.
C. the characteristics of the hippo. D. the relation between the hippo and the whale.
62: It can be inferred from the passage that the rhinoceros is …………….
A. smaller than the hippo. B. equal in size to the elephant .
C. a hybrid of the hippo and the elephant.
D. one of the two largest types of land of animals.
63: The possessive “Its” in line 2 refers to ………….
A. hippotamus B. elephantC. rhinoceros D. horse
64: It can be inferred from the passage that the hippopotamus is commonly called a
hippo because the word “hippo” is ………………

A. simpler to pronounce accurately. B. the original name .
C. scientifically more accurate. D.easier for the animal to recognize.
65: The word “float” in line 5 is closest in meaning to …………….
A.sink B. drift C.eat D. flap
66: According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have been
known to stay underwater
A.three minutes B. five minutes C. thirty minutes D. ninety minutes
67: The expression “has relatively little in common” in line 8 could be best
replaced by ………….
A.has few interactions B. is not normally found
C. has minimal experience D. shares few similarities.
68: The passage states that one way in which a hippo is similar to a whale is that ...
A. they both live on the bottoms of rivers. B. they both have blowholes.
C. they are both named after horses. D. they both breathe underwater.
69: The word “ blubber” in line 13 is closest in meaning to …………
A. fat B. metal C. water D. skin
70: The last line states that the hippo does not …………….. .
A. like water B. resemble the whale
C. have a protective coating D. have much hair
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
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It's hard to find artifacts that are genuinely American, but the present day
banjo may be one of them. Even though its ancestry is African, the modern
banjo is nothing like the early instruments first brought by Africans to the
southern plantations. In the nineteenth century the banjo was a standard
instrument in minstrel shows, and, as it continued to be used, it was changed
in various ways. Machined pegs were added for precise tuning, frets were

added for better intonation, and vellum heads were added to improve the
tension. The number of strings also continued to change. Early banjos had
four strings, while later models had as many as nine. In the late 1800s, the
five-string banjo was developed, a model that had a small unfretted drone
string that was played with the thumb. This was the instrument that country
singer Earl Scruggs played, and was the type used to produce that great style
of music known as American bluegrass.
In the 1920s, the four-string tenor banjo made a remarkable comeback, as
banjo bands became popular in schools and clubs from coast to coast. Again
in the 1960s there was a renewed interest in folk and country music that
brought the banjo back into the forefront of American music. It's an American
instrument that continues to live on.
71. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. the lasting effects of bluegrass music
B. the development of an American instrument
C. the life of a banjo
D. changes in music in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
72. The banjo originally came from ……………..
A. southern plantations B. folk and country music
C. minstrel shows D. Africa
73. The word "plantations" in line 4 most probably refers to
A. types of farms in the South B. southern states
C. southern musical theaters D. bands common in the South
74. Which of the following words is most similar to the word "pegs" in line 6?
A. holes B. bars C. pins D. strings
75. The word "precise" in line 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. accurate B. confirmed C. processed D. forthcoming
76. According to the passage, all of the following are true of the five-string banjo
EXCEPT ………….
A. It was used by Earl Scruggs.

B. It was famous in the production of bluegrass music.
C. It had an unfretted string. D. It was a tenor banjo.
77. Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of "comeback" in line 10?
A. performance B. reappearance C. gain D. achievement
78. The word "renewed" in line 16 could be best replaced by which of the following?
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A. rescued B. remarkable C. revived D. renowned
79. Which of the following means most nearly the same as the word "forefront" as
used in line 17?
A. forecast B. spotlight C. footnote D. record
80. Which of the following best indicates the author's attitude toward the banjo?
A. It is a unique instrument. B. It should be in a museum.
C. It should be used more. D. It must be kept alive.
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PRACTICE TEST 3
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
1. A. ought B. fought C. thought D. cough
2. A. honour B. hair C. heir D. herb
3. A. knee B. kayak C. kaleidoscope D. kangaroo
Choose the word whose stress is different from the other words:
4. A. a. energy B. industry C. forestry D. investment
5. A. series B. respect C. interest D. action
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence:
6. Nancy's father ________her that he would stop drinking.
A. promised B. said C. deceived D. requested
7. Taking care of the baby ________a lot of Karen.
A. demands B. depends C. relies D. requests
8. Taking too many pills will ________you problems.
A. cause B. affect C. influence D. convey
9. Mr. Hudson's report covered _______of the information that we had to consider

about that problem.
A. all B. every C. many D. total
10. I'm getting old, and I do not have the ________that I had when I was young.
A. variety B. vividness C. vitality D. violence
11. Did you know that our president was ______a vice-president by the time he was
30 years old?
A. yet B. still C. until D. already
12. This report is awfully long but it is still not________.
A. competent B. complete C. compete D. complaint
13. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she
_______ to be a champion.
A. came round B. came out C. turned up D. turned out
14. Is that _______ present Bill gave you for _______Christmas?
A. the - 0 B. a - the C. the - the D. one - 0
15. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for an______.
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A. revision B. control C. check-up D. investigation
16. You can use my bicycle ________you bring it back tomorrow.
A. although B. as long as C. nevertheless D. in spite of
17. After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the______
A. bill B. prescription C. receipt D. recipe
18. In many ways she _______me of someone I knew at school.
A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. resembles
19. When it's very hot, you may ________the top button of your shirt.
A. untie B. undress C. unwrap D. undo
20. The ______of Turner's paintings finishes at the end of the week.
A. show B. spectacle C. exhibition D. demonstration
21. One ______of riding a bicycle is that it's cheap.
A. credit B. advantage C. advance D. value
22. If we do not take steps to protect the world's wild life, many species of birds and

animals are likely to __________completely.
A. die out B. die down C. die away D. die from
23. I lost the keys to my house and had to climb in _______the window.
A. by B. to C. through D. with
24. Columbus was one of____ first people to cross ________Atlantic.
A. the - the B. the - 0 C. those - the D. some - the
25. "Can you call back later? My father ______a bath at the moment."
A. is having B. has C. has had D. has been having
26. If only motorists __________drive more carefully!
A. might B. shall C. would D. should
27. The professor asked the students______.
A. not only to write a report or give a speech
B. either to write a report or give a speech
C. neither to write a report or give a speech
D. neither to write a report but give a speech
28._______danger, Paul ran back into the burning house.
A. Regardless of B. In spite of C. Despite D. In
29. The shelf was _______ to reach.
A. so high for him B. such a high one for him.
C. such a high one that he's unable D. too high for him.
30. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her ________because of her
poor eyesight.
A. back B. up C. over D. down
31. He decided to call the police _______he'd witnessed the car accident.
A. while B. since C. as soon as D. until
32. She'd _______switched on the TV _______there was a knock on the door.
A. hardly ... when B. no sooner ... than C. hardly ... than D. no sooner ... when
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33. She'd _______gone to bed _______there was a telephone call.
A. no sooner ... than B. hardly ... than C. hardly ... when D. no sooner ... when

34._______she sent her complaint letters to the company, they never replied.
A. While B. When C. After D. Before
35. _______ she went back to the store, they said the owner was unavailable.
A. As soon as B. Whenever C. While D. Until
Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks:
THE WORLD OF DREAMS
Most people feel that when they dream, they are 36 _____ off to another world.
On the 37 ______, dreams are often connected to our daily lives. When our whole 38
______ is filled with something, when we are either very upset 39______ when we
are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols. It is often 40 ______
that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself, when things
41_______ wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from 42
______ life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, however, a strange kind of
holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns 43 ______ to
be a nightmare, we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, 44 ______ you
are one of those people disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you
45______.
36. A. carried B. brought C. taken D. guided
37. A. opposite B. contrast C. contrary D. other side
38. A. mind B. spirit C. brain D. soul
39. A. or else B. or C. but also D. unless
40. A. spoken B. declared C. said D. stated
41. A. go B. turn C. become D. get
42. A. genuine B. real C. actual D. factual
43. A. off B. up C. down D. out
44. A. unless B. except that C. therefore D. thus
45. A. arise B. awake C. rise up D. wake up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
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Baseball has been dubbed "America's favorite sport", and many fans contend
that there is no greater thrill than watching a good pitcher throw the ball
skillfully in a series of expertly delivered "fast" and "curve" balls. Two such
pitches, the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" are particularly
exasperating to batters because these balls tend to veer in one direction or the
other just as they reach home plate. The "rising fastball" zooms forward only
to jump up and over the bat as the batter swings. The "breaking curveball"
curves toward home plate, but plunges downward unexpectedly at the last
moment. Batters attempt to anticipate these pitches, and respond accordingly,
while pitchers work at perfecting their "fast" and "curve" ball deliveries.
But, according to studies conducted by a team of engineers and psychologists,
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the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" do not actually exist; they
are merely optical illusions. The studies revealed that batters perceive the ball
as approaching more slowly or falling more quickly than it actually is, and it is
this misperception that produces the visual illusion. Batters tend to have
difficulty tracking a ball continuously as it approaches and will briefly divert
their eyes to the spot where they think the ball will cross the plate. When a
batter has misjudged the speed or angle of a pitch, and shifts his or her gaze in
this way, the ball will appear to suddenly rise or dip, and the batter will often
miss.
How will this finding affect "America's favorite pastime"? No doubt some will
vehemently reject the notion that the "rising fastball" and the "breaking
curveball" are mere illusions. But for others, the findings may imbue the
game with a new level of intrigue as batters attempt to respond to pitches that
don't exist.
46. What does this passage mainly discuss?

A. the difference between fastballs and curveballs
B. America's favorite pastime
C. illusions about the movements of pitched balls
D. perceptional problems among baseball players
47. As used in line 2, the word "contend" could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. maintain B. operate C. propose D. suppose
48. Which of the following words could best replace the word "thrill" in line 2?
A. activity B. excitement C. remedy D. issue
49. In line 5, the word "exasperating" could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. challenging B. exhausting C. exciting D. frustrating
50. As used in line 7, the word "zooms" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. falls B. rolls C. speeds D. bounces
51. According to the author, why is it difficult for the batter to hit the "rising fastball"
and the "breaking curveball"?
A. because the ball approaches too quickly
B. because the ball veers just before reaching home plate
C. because the batter misjudges the pitcher's intention
D. because the batter misjudges the speed and angle of the ball
52. In line 14, what does the word "they" refer to?
A. the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball"
B. the engineers and psychologists
C. the research studies D. the optical illusions
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53. According to the passage, how is the illusion of the "rising fastball" and the
"breaking curveball" produced?
A. by the pitcher's delivery B. by the batter's failing to track the ball accurately
C. by the speed and angle of the ball D. by the studies of engineers and psychologists
54. Which of the following could best replace the word "vehemently" in line 23?

A. certainly B. impassively C. socially D. furiously
55. The word "imbue" in line 24 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. fill B. spoil C. affect D. change
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
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Cerro Prieto, twenty miles south of the United States border, is a large
geothermal energy field likely to produce 1,000 megawatts of electricity
annually by the early 1990's. This will be well above its initial' 1973 capacity
of 75 megawatts, which was doubled in 1979, with a further 30 megawatts
added two years later to bring it up to its present capacity. However, in
addition to the primary purpose of producing electricity, scientists at Cerro
Prieto have developed several other uses for the geothermal heat and fluid,
including some in acquaculture and hydroponics. In relation to the former,
crayfish are raised in water kept at about 85F. They feed on the minute
crustaceans and algae occurring naturally in the geothermal fluid while special
strains of bacteria have been introduced to clean the water along with small
local crayfish that absorb salts harmful to the commercial variety. This
variety's metabolism is speeded up by the controlled environment, which
reduces growing time.
The salt-rich geothermal fluid also produces sticking results through the use
of hydroponics, which yields of crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers as
much as 300 per cent higher than in normal soil. Meanwhile, a ten-meter-long
enclosed shed produces half a ton of barley grass per day, the grass reaching a
height of five inches in only seven days from seed.
56. Cerro Prieto is ……………………..
A. in the South of the United States. B. not very large.
C. in a field. D. not in the United States.
57. What was the generating capacity of the Cerro Prieto field in 1980?

A. 75 megawatts B. 105 megawatts C. 150 megawatts D. 180 megawatts
58. By how much was the field's capacity expected to expand between the time of
writing and the early 1990's?
A. 820 megawatts B. 700 megawatts C. 250 megawatts D. 100 megawatts
59. The passage implies that …………………….
A. the field's generating capacity doubles every six years.
B. the field originally began producing in 1973.
C. engineers had to look further a field to find another 30 megawatts.
D. the latest addition to capacity was two years behind schedule.
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60. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The scientists have designed special food for the crayfish.
B. Scientists at Cerro Prieto are more interested in hydroponics than in generating
electricity.
C. Commercial crayfish react badly to salts in the geothermal fluid.
D. Crayfish feed on special types of bacteria.
61. It can be inferred from the passage that ……………….
A. the local crayfish and the "commercial" crayfish live in the different natural
environment.
B. "commercial" crayfish have reduced growth in a controlled environment.
C. "commercial" crayfish raise the water temperature to 85 F.
D. the bacteria alluded to occur naturally in the geothermal fluid.
62. Scientists control the commercial crayfish's environment in order to………..
A. produce special bacteria. B. reduce their growth
C. shorten their growth time. D. produce smaller, local crayfish.
63. The passage says that, compared with what is normal, the use of hydroponics at
Cerro Prieto produces ……………………..
A. more tomatoes and cucumbers B. higher tomatoes and cucumbers
C. larger tomatoes and cucumbers D. comparable tomatoes and cucumbers
64. The barley grass mentioned in the passage ………….

A. grows up to ten meters high. B. has half a ton of barley mixed with it.
C. grows about 3/4 inch per day. D. is grown in a fenced-off field.
65. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Cerro Preito: Increased generating capacity for the nineties.
B. Geothermal energy's Surprising Bonuses.
C. The Hydroponics Revolution
D. Geothermal Energy: Electricity from the Earth.
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction:
66. Most presidential candidates have their names print on the ballot in the New
A
Hampshire primary election because it is customarily the first one in the nation, and
B C D
winning it can give them a good chance to be nominated by their parties.
67. In present-day business entrepreneurs are taken fewer risks then their
A B C
predecessors a century ago.
D
68. Philosophy, the inquiry into the nature of human knowledge, it is still a very
A B C
popular subject D among university students.
D
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69. The brothers Grimm intended their fairy tales to be studied by scholars of
A B
German literature and not to enjoy as simple stories by children.
C D
70. When an university formulates new regulations, it must relay its decision to the
A B C D
students and faculty.
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given:

71. Jane suggested going on a walking holiday.
A. "How about going on a walking holiday?" said Jane.
B. Jane wanted to go on a walking holiday alone.
C. Jane suggested they gone on a walking holiday.
D. Jane didn't want to go on a walking holiday.
72. I haven't stayed in a hotel for years.
A. It's years since I stay in a hotel. B. It's years since I stayed in a hotel.
C. I haven't stayed in a hotel years ago. D. It's years when I stayed in a hotel.
73. They rested for a couple of days in Toronto, then went on to Vancouver.
A. After going on to Vancouver, they rested for a couple of days in Toronto.
B. They didn't like Toronto, so they went to Vancouver.
C. Before they went to Vancouver, they came to Toronto.
D. After resting for a couple of days in Toronto, they went on to Vancouver.
74. When you're going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first.
A. Before gone to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first.
B. Before getting medical advice, you're going to tropical countries.
C. You should get medical advice, before you will go to tropical countries.
D. Before going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first.
75. There's a daily flight to the island at 07.50.
A. Every day, there is a flight at 7:50.
B. There's a flight carrying milk to the island at 7:50.
C. A plane leaves for the island at 07:50 daily.
D. There's a flight to the island at 7:50 every week.
76. The thick fog made it impossible for the plane to land.
A. The plane couldn't land.
B. The plane was unable to land because the fog is thick.
C. The plane was unable to land because of thick fog.
D. The plane is impossible to land.
77. A local woman washed all Rose's clothes for her.
A. Rose had all her clothes washed by a local woman.

B. Rose asked to local woman wash all her clothes.
C. All of Rose's clothes has been washed by a local woman
D. Rose had all her clothes to wash by a local woman.
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78. Barbara is not as keen on travel as she used to be.
A. Barbara is very keen on travel. B. Barbara used to be keener on travel.
C. Barbara used to travel many places. D. Barbara likes travelling.
79. Eric hasn't been to London since his sister's birthday.
A. Erik came to London on his sister's birthday.
B. The last time Eric went to London was on his sister's birthday.
C. Erik hasn't visited to London for many years.
D. Erik missed his sister's birthday because he couldn't go to London.
80. The Caribbean cruise takes six weeks.
A. It's a six-week Caribbean cruise. B. It's a six-weeks Caribbean cruise
C. The cruise has been to Caribbean for 6 weeks. D. It's six-week Caribbean cruise.
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PRACTICE TEST 4
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence:
1: John: “This dish is really nice!”
Mary: “ ________ It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. I’m glad you like it.
C. I guess you’re right. D. Sure, I’ll be glad to.
2: “ Where have you been?”
– “ I was caught in the traffic,________I would have been here sooner.”
A. however B. although C. anyway D. otherwise
3: His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________there.
A. not stayed B. won’t saty C. not stay D. not go to stay
4: We talked for hours of things and persons______we remembered in the school.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom
5: Only when the ground is kept moist________germinate.

A. grass seeds will B. grass seeds does C. does grass seeds D. will grass seeds
6: Nancy: “ Excuse me. Is it the math class?” “ Jenny: “________”
A. Yes, they are your math teachers. B. Yes, it is. And I’m your teacher
C. Not realy, he’s the man over there. D. No, he isn’t here.
7: The room was noisy and not very________for studying.
A. suited B. fitted C. proper D. suitable
8: No one died in the accident,________?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn’t he D. did they
9: ________she entered the house than the phone started to ring.
A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. No longer had D. Scarcely had
10: He worked hard________everything would be ready by 5 o’clock.
A. because B. so that C. when D. until
11: ________your head! The doorway is not very high.
A. Care B. Make C. Mind D. Bother
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12: Mary: “ Bye!” John: “________”
A. Thank you B. Meet you again C. See you later D. See you lately
13: The child hurt himself badly when he fell________the bedroom window.
A. out from B. out of C. down D. over
14: I wouldn’t________of going to a party I hadn’t been invited to.
A. intend B. dream C. rely D. depend
15: Tom: “ What a lovely house you have ! “Jack: “ ________”
A. I think so. B. Of course C. Thank you. D. You’re welcome
16: He went to a seaside resort because he was________on water-skiing
A. keen B. enthusiastic C. interested D. affectionate
17: Those books deal mainly________tropical plants.
A. with B. in C. for D. up
18: ________Daisy didn’t like to swim, she played on the beach with her sister.
A. When B. After C. However D. Since
19: My new glasses cost me________the last pair that I bought last month.

A. more than three times B. three times as much as
C. more three times than D. as much three times as
20: The motorbike was badly smashed up but the rider escaped without any_____
A. injury B. wound C. destructionD. damage
21: The students got the librarian________books for them.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
22: I’m feeling sick. I________so much chocolate last night.
A. needn’t to eat B. did not eat C. mustn’t eat D. shouldn’t have eaten
23: ________a flat with someone is cheaper than living on your own.
A. Dividing B. Sharing C. Cutting D. Halving
24: I am bringing an umbrella ________case it rains in the evening.
A. with B. on C. in D. at
25: My girl friend arrived after I________for her about half an hour.
A. was waiting B. had been waiting
C. have been waiting D. have waited
26: John’d rather his mother________him some money tomorrow.
A. sent B. sends C. sending D. send
27: By the end of this year, Tom________English for three years.
A. will be studying B. has studied C. will have studied D. has been studying
28: Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________”
A. I don’t hope. B. I hope not. C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
29: I shall never beat John at tennis; we are clearly not in the same________
A. set B. band C. group D. class
30: The rotten oranges should be_______so as not to afect the others in the basket.
A. thrown in B. thrown over C. thrown back D. thrown out
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Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction:
31: The missing man’s family is desperately seeking anyone has information about
A B C D
his activities.

32: She is looking forward to go to Europe after she finishes her studies at the
A B C D
university.
33: There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with
A B
those of another.
C D
34: George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
A B C D
35:The reason why he’s not feeling very well is simple – he’s ate too much as usual
A B C D
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
Hatred is a fundamental human emotion that has deep root in society and
culture. Psychologists believe that group identity and cohesion depend on a large
extent on having a common enemy. It seems that the existence of “ bad guys” is an
important element in definding who we are within a large realm. It could be said that
human beings love to hate.
The first signs appear early in life when a child, faced with blame for some
mistakes, immediately accuse another child or an inanimate object such as a teddy
bear. Later, on the schoolyard playground, children in rival groups vie for attention
and influence. These basic responses translate into more powerful emotions late in life.
One area where deep- rooted hatred is exhibited is in the ethnic clashes that
constantly occur around the globe. These conflicts are not only over territory but also
involve emotional issues of group identity and unity of purpose. For many, there is
no “us” without a “them” to hate. In a word were conflict between super powers is on
the decline, it may be that humanity will have difficulty adapting to a state of mutual
respect and cooperation.
36: Which of the following is the best for the passage?
A. Roots of society B. Group unity
C. A basic emotion D. Social and cultural problem

37: According to the passage, what is believed to be an important aspect of defining
group identity
A. Facing a common enemy B. Being reluctant to hate
C. Accepting blame for past actions D. Ignoring a large realm
38: According to the passage, early childhood responses to blame
A. are not related to stronger feelings in adlthood
B. are complex expressions of emotion
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C. demonstrate how human beings love to hate
D. are not well understood by psychologists.
39: The author suggests that when children make mistakes, they________
A. join rival gangs on schoolyard playgrounds
B. rarely accept responsibility for their actions
C. need emotional support from personal objects like a teddy bear.
D. readily admit to their errors.
40: According to the passage, ethnic conflicts________
A. are on the decline B. occur only occationally
C. serve to resolve differences D. have their roots in childhood rivalries.
Choose the word whose stress is different from the other words:
41: A. origin B. collect C. relation D. preserve
42: A. industrial B. involve C. recommend D. community
43: A. furniture B. gender C. instrument D. equipment
44: A. exhausted B. passenger C. optional D. multiply
45: A. intelligent B. temperature C deliver D. immediately
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced
differently from the rest.
46: A. easy B. pleasureC. leather D. measure
47: A. barked B. provided C. wicked D. necked
48: A. promisesB. species C. differences D. removes
49: A. perhaps B. attack C. arms D. animal

50: A. increase B. advise C. practise D. preserve
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below:
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural
resources of tremendous value. Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas,
oil and minerals were found in unbelievable amounts. There was a great abundance
of very fertile soil. Forests, prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife. So
vast were these resources that it seemed that they couldnever be use up. So forests
were destroyed to make way for farmland. Grass lands and prairies wre plowed and
harrowed. Minerals and oil were used in great quantities to supply a young industrial
nation. Almost every river became the scene of factories, mills and power companies.
Mammals and birds were slaughtered for food anf sport.
Within a short time, the results were obvious. Floods caused millions of dollars
worth of damage yearly. The very fertile soil washed away of blew up in great
clouds. The seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion.
Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories. Many of
the rivers were made unfit for fish. Several species of birds disappeared, and some
mammals seemed on the verge of going. Future timber shortages were predicted. In
short, Americans soon became to realize that some sort of conservation program must
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