take 21

grammar

1.

A : The interior decoration is awesome!

B : Yes. The decorator certainly ____________ for style.

(a) has an eye (b) have an eye (c) has the eyes (d) have eyes

2.

A : Honey, do you know where the other sock is?

B : Maybe it's _________ the table.

(a) under (b) in (c) down (d) beneath

3.

A : How's your new boss, Rachel?

B : Well, he's not easy __________ with.

(a) talk (b) to talk (c) talking (d) to be talking

4.

Had the announcement of the new position been made earlier, more people ____________ for the job.

(a) had applied (b) would have applied (c) would apply (d) apply

5.

__________ to fix dinner, she went to a French restaurant.

(a) Having decided not (b) Deciding not (c) Not decided (d) Having not decided

6.

There is little, ________, hope of his recovery from the traffic accident.

(a) if ever (b) if any (c) nevertheless (d) otherwise

7.

(a) A : Whom are you going to ask to the prom?

(b) B : I won't make up my mind yet.

(c) A : Do you have someone particular in mind?

(d) B : Not really. Why are you being so nosy?

8.

(a) A : Honey, are you busy now?

(b) B : Not really. Is there anything you want me to do?

(c) A : Do you mind taking out the garbage?

(d) B : Not at all. I'll do it for change.

9.

(a) Let's suppose you are told by phone that someone precious to you has been injured in a car accident. (b) What do you think you will react to the news? (c) Some people may burst into tears right away. (d) Others may hold back their feelings until later.

10.

(a) In the hot summertime, a glass of lemonade is must. (b) I recommend you taste real lemonades, not cans of artificial flavors. (c) It is quite easy to make one by yourself. (d) Just squeeze lemons and sweeten them with syrup or sugar and enjoy.

vocabulary

1.

A : Would you like to join us? There's a(n) __________ seat in the car.

B : Could I? I'd love to.

(a) enough (b) free (c) extra (d) special

2.

A : Hey! What are you looking for?

B : My car key. I must have ___________ it in my office.

(a) made (b) left (c) turned (d) put

3.

A : I've _________ for four classes.

B : Did you get in them all?

(a) registered (b) applied (c) enrolled (d) dropped

4.

A : Where would you like to go this summer vacation?

B : I would _________ a small island with lots of privacy.

(a) imagine (b) dream (c) approve (d) wish

5.

A : I have to replace the faucets in my kitchen.

B : Are you going to call a(n) ____________ or do it by yourself?

(a) craftsman (b) engineer (c) mechanic (d) carpenter

6.

There is a(n) _________ of paintings by Gogh at the National Gallery.

(a) gallery (b) edition (c) exhibit (d) playing

7.

Because I didn't know who was telling the truth, I felt totally __________.

(a) difficult (b) thrilled (c) enthusiastic (d) confused

8.

_________ words requires reinforcement.

(a) Revising (b) Writing (c) Explaining (d) Memorizing

9.

Faced with a looming crisis over North Korea's nuclear bomb program, South Korea has sent an _________ to China.

(a) engraver (b) entrepreneur (c) envoy (d) entomologist

10.

St. Moritz, whose streets are lined with luxury shops, is seeking to _______ visitors.

(a) lure (b) lubricate (c) lurk (d) luster

reading

1.

You may think that only adults need to exercise. However, this may not be true. According to doctors, you are never too young to exercise. They say even babies should be encouraged to be active from birth. It is argued, in fact, that they can develop their brains _______________. That is to say, early movement may be directly linked to higher learning and intelligence. Babies who do not work out regularly do not seem to develop as quickly as their counterpart.

(a) with their parents' assistance

(b) for special activities

(c) through physical exercise

(d) by interaction with others

2.

A former couch potato has been changed into a macho guy. Kevin's transformation started about 6 months ago. His classmates used to make fun of him and even teachers advised him to _______________. working out and reduced calorie intake were a great help. Most of all, his willingness to get challenged worked wonderfully. His life has changed tremendously after the successful dieting. He is not only not being ridiculed for his size anymore, but actually gaining popularity among girls.

(a) get in shape

(b) study harder

(c) eat nutritious food

(d) meet more people

3.

Cubism was largely the product of its age, although it was one of the most complete and radical revolutions since the Renaissance. The Cubist artists, such as Pablo Picasso, structured their works on a linear grid depicting both representational and abstract elements and fused a fragmented object with its surroundings, thus creating a sense of spatial ambiguity in their canvases. In fact, an ambiguity in their works _______________ in which complex changes seemed to dissolve old certainties. The suggestion of ambiguity in Cubist painting mirrors this new sense of doubt.

(a) reflected the abstractness of nature

(b) represented the fragmented structure

(c) was the product of rigorous inner conflict

(d) reflected the trends of the early twentieth century

4.

_______________, a newspaper poll indicates. The soundings in Sunday's observer showed that 50 percent of Britons now believe the House of Windsor will last another 20 years-down from 50 percent a year ago. And 25 percent believe the institution will not survive more than 10 years after the death of Queen Elizabeth, who is now 76. A longtime observer of the royal family, Robert Wilson, said;"The Golden Jubilee was undoubtedly overshadowed by the royal butler scandals. It's not surprising that this has all left a sour taste in the public mind."

(a) British people believe that their royal family will last 20 years

(b) the popularity of Britain's royal famil has plummeted

(c) The Golden Jubilee was celebrated by many British people

(d) Many British people criticize the royal butler scandals

5.

Here _______________. Lie on your back with legs bent at the knees. Place hands behind head, and interlock your fingers. Now, raising your upper body upward and forward, twist your torso to bring your right elbow over your left thing. Then repeat, this time bringing your left elbow over your right thing. Repeat five times. This exercise is called "twisting sit-ups."

(a) are the benefits of exercise

(b) is an instruction for a fitness exercise

(c) are the requirements for effective workout

(d) is the way to maximize your time and effort

6.

There are some words that have only one meaning. On the other hand, many worlds usually have more than one meaning. When you use a dictionary, you need to find the definition _______________. To find this out, you must check the part of speech of the word. Then go back to the sentence the word is used and see which definition is the correct one.

(a) that fits the context

(b) to which every meaning can be applied

(c) which can manage various pars of speech

(d) whichever would be probable

7.

Especially in poor countries, smoking is one of the main causes of life-threatening diseases. Extremely poor people use tobacco to suppress their appetite. It is easy and cheap to stop the hunger pain by means of smoking. But the governments in such countries tend to ignore the problem. As a result, many street kids _______________. It is important to educate and help them to get out of the bad, sometimes fatal habit.

(a) are malnourished and sickly

(b) turn to a life of crime

(c) are attracted to the tobacco industry

(f) get addicted to smoking

8.

When you travel abroad, you can enjoy the arts of many foreign countries. If you go to Greece, for example, you may see paintings from Greek myths. Even though you may not be able to read any writing in such work, you can understand the stories depicted. Likewise, if you go to Italy, you can enjoy the opera without understanding a single Italian word, Through such experiences, we can say art _______________.

(a) is an international language

(b) can be studied anywhere

(c) is a barometer of a country' culture

(d) stimulates international relations

9.

Phonak has developed the world's first digital microphone. Now the entire signal-processing path is digitized, form the microphone to the receiver. This technology allows for significantly improved frequency and dynamic range. The outcome, the Phonak Claro, is the top-of-the-line _______________ with three separate listening settings as well as noise reduction and custom-fitting models that all combine for your comfort and efficient communication.

(a) digital microphone

(b) cellular phone

(c) receiver

(d) hearing aid

10.

In spite of fears of terrorism, travelers hit a record last year. However, they tended to stay closer to home, make shorter trips and spend less. France is still the most popular destination for international travelers. Asia and the Pacific are No. 2, taking the place of the United States. It is certain that travelers are _______________ these days.

(a) investing more money and time

(b) avoiding travel at all costs

(c) regaining confidence in tourism

(d) facing worse service

11.

Most young women _______________. They decide to build their own castles and live happily ever after. When it comes to actually managing the money they make, however, there are too many girls in distress. Though they make more money than boys, they spend more money, too. It is because they do not get money lesson enough.

(a) still need Prince charming to rescue them

(b) are much concerned about fairy tales

(c) cannot depend on themselves any longer

(d) do not wait for while knights any more

12.

S.Freud firmly believed that psychological problems result from a person's unconsciousness. He determined to guide the patient through several years of sessions to explore the patient's unconscious motives. One advantage of this is that the patient can get insight into his or her problems. _______________, a clear drawback is the lengthy, therefore, expensive process.

(a) As a result

(b) For example

(c) However

(d) As a matter of fact

13.

The increased attractiveness of railroads is attributable both to improvements in passenger rail service and to the realization that no more highways are likely to be built in crowded urban areas like metropolitan New York. Over the last 2- years, office growth in the suburbs has become an increasingly important part of the economy, _______________, the problem is that sprawl has produced crawl and the crowding has spread to the periphery of the region.

(a) But

(b) Indeed

(c) Accordingly

(d) Consequently

14.

Eight backpacking American ski mountaineers on helicopter tours of the Selkirt Mountains of western Canada were buried and killed by an avalanche. Two others were injured. The slide of ice and snow occurred Tuesday near the Durand Glacier where the skiers were dropped by helicopters. The victims were members of several groups who were caught in the avalanche on a windy and freezing morning. The names of the victims and survivors were not immediately released.

Q. what is this article about?

(a) The danger of mountain climbing

(b) The skiers killed or wounded

(c) A helicopter rescue

(d) The relation between avalanches and accidents

15.

Astronomers announced to stunned colleagues yesterday the first discovery of a planet outside the solar system that may be capable of supporting life. The find brings humankind to "a gateway to a new era I science." said Francis W.Nolan, an astronomer at UCLA. "We now know that the Earth has cousins in other solar systems. Planets aren't rare, after all, "he said. The discovery of the planet, in the constellation Virgo, culminates centuries of speculation and years of searching that produced a few intriguing results but never any sign of a planet resembling those in the solar system. The planet, more than six times the size of Saturn, orbits a star called 60 Virginis, which is almost a twin of the sum.

Q. What is this passage about?

(a) The formation of planets

(b) The center of the universe

(c) The discovery of a new planet

(d) The size of a new planet

16.

Distinctions that require explanations tend to get lost in public debate, and the controversy over cloning is a perfect example. There are two fundamentally different types of cloning, reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning, but the distinction between them is in danger of getting lost. And if it does, it could be a severe blow to science. The American press and scientists have been careful in every report to explain that reproductive cloning refers to the creation of an embryo using a technique known as somatic cell nuclear transfer. The goal is to bring the embryo to term and produce a live baby. In therapeutic cloning, an embryo is created through the same technique, but with the goal of extracting stem cells from it and producing new medical therapies.

Q. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

(a) Cloning refers to the process rather than outcome.

(b) It is difficult to make a distinction between the two types of cloning.

(c) The use of the word 'cloning' has to be restricted to the reproductive type.

(d) All clones are not the same

17.

Going by the numbers, Antti Syvajarvi is a loser. He is a prison inmate in Finland, the country that jails fewer of its citizen than any other in the European Union. Still, he counts himself fortunate. "If I have to be a prisoner," he said, "I'm happy I'm one in Finland because I trust the Finnish system." So, evidently, do law-abiding Finns, even though their system is Europe's most lenient and would probably be the object of soft-on-criminals derision in many societies outside of the Nordic countries. Finland, a relatively classless culture with a Scandinavian belief in the benevolence of the state and a trust in corruption-free civic institutions, is something of a laboratory for gentle justice.

Q. What is the main idea of the passage?

(a) Finland's justice system is facing criticism

(b) Finland has a rigid imprisonment policy.

(c) Finland prisons are being studied carefully.

(d) Finland's gentle justice keeps its jail population low

18.

In the opening scene of Catch Me If You Can, Frank Abgnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) appears on To Tell the Truth, the archetypal television game show celebration mendacity and fraud. Before his 19th birthday, the announcer proclaims, Frank successfully impersonate an airline pilot, a doctor and a layer and made millions of dollars forging checks. DiCaprio's portrayal of this brilliant fraud is sensational. Adding depth to his performance is the flashing intensity with which he conveys Frank's mercurial bouts of insecurity and panic. Even while his character is flying high, DiCaprio understands that Frank is a wounded boy, and the actor remains in intimate touch with the childish desperation behind his bravado.

Q. Why is the actor said to perform the role well in the movie?

(a) Because he depicted the character's inner instability.

(b) Because he personally met the character

(c) Because he studied the character's life thoroughly.

(d) Because he has had the same job experiences as the character.

19.

Common Sense About Kids and Guns encourages adults to follow these six common sense safety steps.

All gun owners must:

1. Unload and lock up guns.

2. Lock and store ammunition separately.

3. Keep keys and combinations where kids are unable to find them.

All parents must:

1. Ask if guns are safely stored away from places their kids visit or play.

2. Talk with their kids about guns.

3. Teach young children not to touch a gun and to tell an adult immediately if they find one.

The ultimate responsibility for safety is always on the adult, not on the child.

Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

(a) When you store your gun, you should load it and lock I up.

(b) When you store your gun, have bullets separated from the gun.

(c) Never tell your children that you have a gun at home.

(d) If children find a gun, they should bring it over to thier parents.

20.

With no Olympics and no men's World Cup of soccer, it will be a sports year without a global, gather-round-the-television moment. What that does mean, however, it that there will be more time for those who play our games to rest and reflect in 2003. Soccer stars will still be overstretched; shuttling between domestic leagues, the Champions League, friendlies and the final stages of qualifying for the 2004 European Championships. Past and future Olympians will still be competing at the highest level in world championships in track and field, swimming, gymnastics and the full, fast-proliferating range of and field, swimming, gymnastics and the full, fast-proliferating range of winter sports. There will 믽 be World Cups in cricket, women's soccer and rugby.

Q. Which of the following is NOT going to happen in 2003?

(a) The World Cup in cricket

(b) The World Cup in rugby

(c) The World Championships in track and field

(d) The European Championships in soccer

21.

Climate expers say global temperatures in 2003 could match or beat the modern record set in1998, when temperatures were raised sharply by El Nino, a periodic disturbance of Pacific Ocean currents that warms the atmosphere. The El Nino that year was the strongest ever measured. Anew one is brewing in the Pacific but is expected to remain relatively weak, experts say, Still, they say, a persistent underlying warming could be the result of natural climate variation, but the experts say it is almost impossible to explain without including the heat-trapping properties of rising levels of carbon dioxide and their greenhouse gases emitted by smokestacks and tailpipes.

Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

(a) Global temperatures in 2003 are expected to be as usual.

(b) Green house effects are mainly believed to be responsible for El Nino.

(c) Natural climate variation is the chief cause of El Nino

22.

Over a decade, despite trying every way to lose poundage, Susan McGrath watched with alarm as her weight soared to 300 pounds from 240. Physically, she was still healthy, but she could not tie her own shoes, walk uphill unaided, or travel to distant lands for fear she would not fit in narrow bus or airline seats. Nor did she want her grandchildren to grow up embarrassed by a hugely fat grandmother who could not take proper care of them. After careful investigation and discussions with various medical experts, McGrath decided to undergo surgery to greatly reduce the number of calories her body can consume and absorb.

Q. Why did Susan decide to undergo the surgery?

(a) Because she wanted to be healthy.

(b) Because she wanted to get a job.

(c) Because her grandchildren wanted to do ti.

(d) Because she wanted to live more independently.

23.

Peter pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, has been dragged into the adult world of federal court. A Canadian author, Deborah Smith, has filed suit in Los Angeles saying that the characters in Peter Pan, including Tinker Bell, Wendy and Captain Hook, are now no longer protected by a copyright awarded in 1929. The suit is a preemptive move in anticipation of legal action by the British hospital that currently holds the copyright to Peter Pan. The Great Kingston Hospital for Sick Children in London already has warned Deborah to halt publication of After the Rain; A New Adventure for Peter Pan, which has been published in Canada and can be purchased via the Internet.

Q. Why did Deborah Smith file suit?

(a) To acquire the permission to use the characters in Peter Pan

(b) To get the permission for the publication of her book

(c) To preempt a legal action to protect the copyright of Peter Pan

(d) To get the permission to raise funds for a hospital for sick children

24,

Every list has a list owner who is responsible for maintaining the list. The list owner keeps the basic mechanics of the list working. Many properties of lists are optional. Most lists are autoposted. Submissions are automatically forwarded to the list by software, without human intervention. A list may instead be moderated. When you sen a message to moderated list, it is sent to the moderator, and it is called a "submission." The moderator may accept your submission and post it to the list for all subscribers to see. Or the moderator may reject your submission.

Q. Which of the following is correct about one of the lists described?

(a) The properties remain the same over time.

(b) The list owner forwards submissions to the list

(c) Anyone can distribute their submissions via a moderated list.

(d) The moderator decides an acceptance of each submission.

25.

Dear Sir.

Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding your account number #3210-17945. We were able to track down the error and have credited $300 to your account accordingly. A report to this effect has also been sent to our credit reporting company.

As of this date, your account balance is $3,520.

You are a valued customer and we apologize for any inconvenience this mix-up may have caused. If we may be of further assistance please contact the office at you convenience.

Sincerely yours,

Peg Reilly

Savings Account Manager

Q. Which is correct according to the passage?

(a) The customer's current balance is $3,820.

(b) The customer's last balance was $3,220.

(c) The bank will send the payment to their credit reporting company.

(d) The bank mistakenly deposited some money in the customer's account.

26.

Renting a car offers many attractive advantages to the traveler; independence, convenience, dependability, and a sudden, massive lowering of the IQ. I know what I'm talking about here. I live in Miami, and every winter we have a huge infestation of rental-car drivers, who come down here seeking warm weather and the opportunity to make sudden left turns without signaling, across five lanes of traffic, into convenience stores. My husband and I are Tempted to stay off the highways altogether during tourist season, just stockpile food and spend the entire winter huddled in our bedrooms, but we're not sure we'd be safe there either.

Q. What is the author's attitude toward the tourists?

(a) Enthusiastic

(b) Suspicious

(c) Appreciative

(d) Critical

27.

The Industrial Revolution began in western Europe earlier than the rest of the world for a number of reasons. On the eve of industrialization, western Europe was wealthier than most of the world, and its wealth was spread across more classes of people, Some wealth came from the rapid expansion of trade, both overseas and Continental., over the previous two centuries, an expansion that built on the capitalist practices of medieval and Renaissance bankers and merchants.

Q. Which of the following is likely to follow this passage?

(a) The process of industrialization in some European countries.

(b) Additional reasons for the rapid industrialization of western Europe.

(c) The key challenges to acquiring wealth in developing countries

(d) Various business practices of the Renaissance

28.

A woman who has been taking a prescription for her high blood pressure was advised by a friend to see an herbalist, who sold her a bag full of remedies. Now, the woman admits, she knows almost nothing about those remedies. Mot has she told her doctor about them. Are they safe? Are they pure? What beneficial effects to they have? And what side effects? Will they interact badly with her prescriptions and cause her blood pressure to plunge dangerously low? She doesn't know, and chances are, neither does her doctor. The woman the high blood pressure is but one of many who wander blindly int the world of herbal remedies, a world that, unlike that of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, remains unregulated. The popularity of these products has soared. In 2001 alone, Americans spent $4.2 billion on herbs and other botanical remedies.

Q. Which of the following is true about the author's evaluation of gerbal remedies?

(a) He/She thinks that herbal remedies are safe alternative to conventional remedies.

(b) He/She believes that herbal remedies give hope to terminally ill patients

(c) He/She thinks that the regulation of herbal remedies should improve.

(d) He/She believes that it is desirable to spend more money on herbs.

29.

This class will expose you to the mechanical functions of the video camera and give you some basic instructions in shooting techniques. (a)We will touch on the basic idea of story telling when taping. (b)You are asked to tape 5 minutes of scenes telling a story. (c)You will add titles, music, and sound effects to make the program interesting. (d)In the basic editing class you will cut this video and produce a program no shorter than 2 minutes.

30.

Though we live in an increasingly dangerous world, kids are more likely to live free of disease and injury than ever. (a)Many good parents are protecting their children from pain or difficulties of life. (b)As a result they can be taught how to cope with real life. (c)Child rearing today is not about managing the everyday risks, but avoiding them completely. (d)An expert argues the constant vigilance makes parenting a more difficult job than it should be.35

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