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grammar

1.

A: Ms. Robertson is the best teacher ____________.

B: Is she? Well, I was a little disappointed with her calculus class last semester.

(a) I ever have (b) I had ever had (c) I would ever have (d) I've ever had

2.

A: Does the name Richard Johnson ring a bell to you?

B: Sure, I've known him since I ____________ a little kid.

(a) am (b) was (c) were (d) have been

3.

A: How's the litigation going?

B: Susan has almost no chance to win, since she doesn't have ____________ to back up her claims.

(a) much evidence (b) much evidences (c) many evidence (d) many evidences

4.

____________, Mr. Wellington's strict grading policy entailed many problems.

(a) Although well intended (b) Despite of a good intention

(c) Although well intending (d) Despite well intending

5.

____________ the main actors who portrayed the powerful, the chorus of Greek theater represented the powerless.

(a) Unlike (b) While (c) Contrary (d) Despite

6.

Many arrests were made in the county, with charges ranging from juvenile delinquency ____________ brutal homicide.

(a) to (b) into (c) as (d) for

7.

(a) A: Did Browns get the brand-new car they wanted?

(b) B: Yes, but it cost them a fortune.

(c) A: How much did they pay for the down payment

(d) B: They paid $2,000 up front and their monthly installment is about $700.

8.

(a) A: Were you able to finish your final paper on time?

(b) B: No, neither any of my classmates were.

(c) A: Professor Tanner is known not to accept any late assignments.

(d) B: He is currently out of country, so I don't know what to expect.

9.

(a) Tens of thousands fall out of bed each year. (b) A new safety belt for beds may just be the answer to prevent further accident. (c) The idea was not without some merits. (d) Falling out of bed happens most often with older people and with those who are dreaming.

10.

(a) Chamber music is for small ensembles, whose members generally perform one to a part without a conductor. (b) It received its name due to its traditional performance in small private rooms rather than large concert halls or theaters. (c) Today it has been evolved into ensemble music with each performer playing an in야vidual part. (d) Compositions written for this type of performance can be classified into three distinct periods.

vocabulary

1.

A: Are you going to ____________ with Cindy?

B: Yes. I'm sick and tired of her dishonesty.

(a) hang out (b) go out (c) break up (d) take up

2.

A: I want to marry Janet, Mom.

B: Over my dead ____________!

(a) state (b) soul (c) mind (d) body

3.

A: May I ask one more question? When do the job interviews start?

B: All the ____________ for this position should show up at 9 tomorrow morning with their resumes.

(a) appliances (b) applicants (c) applications (d) applicators

4.

A: Can I buy two ____________ of Time?

B: I'm sorry, but it's out of stock.

(a) books (b) publications (c) reprints (d) issues

5.

A: who is the ____________ in your family?

B: I am. I need to earn money to support my family.

(a) landlady (b) breadwinner (c) housekeeper (d) homemaker

6.

Usually coin are ____________ in a mint.

(a) manufactured (b) designed (c) processed (d) authorized

7.

I don't understand the ____________ of this machine. What is it used for?

(a) usage (b) purpose (c) plan (d) goal

8.

Young people tend to think that the latest ____________ look cool.

(a) legacy (b) tradition (c) fads (d) moments

9.

My parents art too ____________ to go to the gala ball.

(a) high-flier (b) chose call (c) down-to-earth (d) to the point

10.

He was so ____________ that he fell asleep during the conference.

(a) desperate (b) devastated (c) obliged (d) exhausted

reading

1.

Herman Melville, a famous American author best known for his novel Moby Dick, was in fact more popular _________________. He traveled extensively and employed the facts and knowledge gained during these travels as the basis for his early novels. For instance, he served as a cabin boy on a verchant ship which sailed from Massachusetts to Liverpool, England, and his experiences on this trip formed the basis of the novel Redburn(1884). In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas, the sojourn of which was a backdrop to the novel Omoo(1847).

(a) after death than during his lifetime

(b) for travel guide books than novels

(c) as an adventurer than as a writer

(d) during his lifetime for some of his other works

2.

In the beginning of the twentieth century, the most popular architectural style in the United States continued to exhibit elaborately decorated historical motifs, as in the end of the nineteenth century. The new skyscrapers emerging at the time were often delicately finished with elements of Gothic of Roman detailing. During this period finished with elements of Gothic or Roman detailing. During this period of emphasis on _________________, a few artists, however, began to move in an opposite direction toward design characterized by simplified flowing lines.

(a) natural forms

(b) intricate ornamentation

(c) simplistic unity in design

(d) modern style of architechture

3.

When the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic landing on the moon in 1969, the trip provided scientists with abundant materials for study. Astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the surface of the moon:

basalt and breccia. Basalt, which is a cooled and hardened volcanic lava, common to the earth, is formed under extremely high temperatures. The presence of this type of rock on the moon is an indication that _________________. Breccia is formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the moon

(a) there once existed some form of life on the moon

(b) the moon and the earth might have been ewparated at some point

(c) the temperature of the moon was once extremely high

(d) human beings might be able to survive there

4.

Carbon dating can be very useful in estimating _________________; for example, it has been used successfully by many archeologists to determine the age of ancient artifacts and fossils. The principle behind the use of carbon dating is that all living things on the earth contain carbon. Due to carbon-14, a radioactive substance known to have a half-life of 5,570 years, we can date a certain object by identifying the amount of carbon-14 remaining in that object.

(a) the origin of any artificial meaterial

(b) the anture of any inorganic material

(c) the composition of any man-made material

(d) the age of any organic natrual material

5.

While people travel for many reasons for escape, for adventure, for status, or even for relaxation, many travel to Paris with a single purpose; _________________. You might taste a Chinon, sparkling with fruit, of return to a favorite dusty bar, get your fill of croissants, or people-watch from the cozy perch of a banquette. And if you are lucky, something that you see or taste will stick with you, and you will return home changed in some small way.

(a) to cook

(b) to shop

(c) to see

(d) to eat

6.

Eskimos need efficient and adequate meas to travel across water since their areas of dwelling are surrounded by oceans, bays, and inlets and dotted with lakes and seas. Eskimos, thus, developed two different types of boats, kayak and umiak, each constructed to _________________. The kayak is a type of canoe covered by a deck so that it can trip over in the water and roll back up without filling with water and sinking. Its primary us is for hunting. The umiak, on the other hand, is an open boat built to hold a number of passengers. The size of the umiak suggests it s main use for hauling belongings from campsite to campsite or hunting larger animals too big for a kayak.

(a) be used by different tribes

(b) be exchanged for food

(c) meet specific needs

(d) travel to faraway places

7.

In the United States, laws concerning marriage are laws rather than federal. Marriage regulation, Marriage regulations, therefore, _________________. This lack of conformity can be best shown in the legal marriage age, which differs widely from state to state. In most states, both the man and the woman must reach eighteen years of age to marry without parental consent. However, the couple should be at least nineteen in the states of Nebraska and Wyoming, while the minimum age in Mississippi is twenty-one.

(a) are not uniform across the nation

(b) are similar throughout the country

(c) can be shared from state to state

(d) should be reinforced than before

8.

The goal of the Public speaking Institute is to train students in public speaking and communication skills _________________. The program seeks to intill in students confidence, articulation, organization and the ability to deliver a well crafted speech both in and outside the classroom. Ultimately, the program seeks to provide students a distinct advantage over students who have not had such training.

(a) based on the introductory courses taught at a regular school

(b) that are not generally taught in standard education

(c) that can be refined only through repeated parctice

(d) by encouraging them to freely in front of people

9.

Rather than partaking in an orgy of hedonism, _________________ over the weekend can be seen as expressing an innate American optimism that life if going to get better. Indeed an economic downturn hasn't eroded American's belief that purchasing the right product can transform one's life. Cultural historian Thomas Hine, 54, takes the long view of consumerism from the Athenian agora or marketplace of Socrates, to medieval fairs, to the Web flea market eBay, in his 222-page book.

(a) people who spend because of unmet emotional needs

(b) the millions crowding into shopping malls

(c) the global desire to consume as much as possible

(d) people who stop shopping completely

10.

A consistent pattern of response by wild species to warmer temperatures has been detected. This is evidence that climate change is affecting living system, as climatologists have predicted. Many species _________________ to find cooler or higher habitats. And several regular springtime events are now happening earlier than they did a few decades ago. According to a recent study reported in the journal Nature, spring events, such as the arrival of migrant species and the laying of eggs, are occurring 2.3 days earlier per decade.

(a) are abandoning their ranges

(b) are returning to their native places

(c) are being transformed

(d) are becoming stronger

11.

The causes of schizophrenia have long been ascribed to faulty parenting represented by uncaring, manipulative, or emotionally abusive parents. However, recent studies are now pointing to _________________ as the chief factor causing this disease. One of these studies has shown that in case of factor causing this disease. One of these studies has shown that in case of identical twins where one is afflicted with schizophrenia, the other twin has a fifty precent prohability of alse suffering from it.

(a) postnatal evironment

(b) heredity

(c) parental guidance

(d) childhood trauma

12.

Dorothy Parker, an American poet, short story writer, and literary critic, become well-known in the early twentieth century for her witty but cynical perspectives about life. She landed her first paying job as a writer in 1916, when she began working for a contributor to The New Yorker and regularly had her book reviews appear in that magazine int that magazine. _________________ her magazine work, she published volumes of poetry and short stories with the recurrent pessimistic themes of life.

(a) In addition to

(b) Furthermore

(c) Nevertheless

(d) Instead of

13.

A major cause of water pollution in the 1950's was the use of synthetic detergents. Unlike natural soaps that are bio-degradable, synthetic detergents do not break down into simpler substances. When released into the water supply, these non-bio-degradable detergents caused masses of foam to float in surface water and remain in ground water. The use of new bio-degradable detergents in the 196's solved the problem of foaming in lakes, rivers, and streams. _________________, these new detergents contained phosphates, which presented an entirely different set of problems in maintaining a clean water supply.

(a) Therefore

(b) However

(c) As a result

(d) That is

14.

To be selected among hundreds of cover letters is a tough job. If you can avoid some crucial mistakes, your chances of getting noticed will be greater. First of all, you had better try a little twist on your resume. Quoting a sentence

from literary works may help. If you have some personal connection to the company, you had better use it positively. Moreover, you can show a strong visual effect by using a different format from others.

Q. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

(a) Making Your Resume Noticeable

(b) The Importance of a Resume

(c) Positive Attitude at Job Interviews

(d) Formatting a Unique Design

15.

International tourism has declined due to recent terrorism. Precise data is not available yet, but it is certain the figures are down. Among other things, people are avoiding traveling by air and prefer to stay at home. This trend is well reflected in the percentage of tourism-related unemployment. It is expected to continue for some time.

Q. What is the passage about?

(a) The cause of terrorism

(b) Avoidance of employment

(c) The decline in travel around the world

(d) The unemployment rate

16.

Scientists believed for a long time that a certain kind of fish had been extinct for sixty million years. But in 1938 a living fish of that type was caught near South Africa. Another fish like the first one was caught near the Comoro Islands. The people of the islands had eaten the fish for years. They used the scales of the fish to patch bicycle tires. While scientists thought the fish was rare. the people thought it ordinary.

Q. What is the topic of the story?

(a) A fish thought to be extinct

(b) The extinction of fish

(c) The use of fish scales to patch tires

(d) A rare type of fish

17.

Can you manage your time in the office without frustration? If you cannot, follow these steps below. As soon as you get into your office, you should start your day with a plan. Before you begin anything, give yourself ten minutes to make a to-do list. Next, work while at work. Lastly, don't forget to have a break and get yourself refreshed for the remainder of the day.

Q. Which of the following questions can the passage answer?

(a) How can I manage time more successfully?

(b) How should I save time in office?

(c) What should I do to work more productively?

(d) What can I do to make my schedule more flexible?

18.

In order to get your house ready for summer, there are a few important steps to take. First of all, you should check whether your smoke detectors work well. If you have ceiling fans, you may be surprised to see how much dirt and dust accumulate there. Be sure to clean them with damp cloth. Change linens such as blankets, pillows and sheets. With these chores done, your house will be perfectly ready for the upcoming season.

Q. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

(a) House Cleaning

(b) New Summer Lines

(c) Smoke Detectors around the House

(d) Summer Preparation for the Home

19.

Some scientists believe that frogs are an indicator of the health of our planet. Frogs are sensitive to pollution because they live in two environments, land and water, and pollutants are easily absorbed through their skin. Because their skin is so thin, frogs are also sensitive to lower atmospheric ozone caused by pollution from industry and cars. Because of the sensitivity of frogs, scientists are using frog populations and the physical appearance fo frogs as indicators of possible environmental problems.

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

(a) An increasing number of frogs is causing environmental problem these days.

(b) More and more grogs are migrating from land because it is highly polluted.

(c) The physical appearance of frogs is influenced by environmental pollution.

(d) Frog skins are so sensitive that they protect frogs from ozone and pollutants

20.

The concept of teaching kids about money is getting popular these days. For a long time, however, people have neglected to educate children in this regard. The teaching is not just about making money to be rich. It is more about realizing what money can do for children to help them accomplish their goals. It will enable them to become independent from their parents.

Q. How is the concept of money taught to children?

(a) As a toll necessary to become rich

(b) As a tool to help them realize their goals

(c) As something inferior to education

(d) As the ultimate goal in life

21.

The modern carnival follows centuries of development. When the religious festivals of the Middle Ages brought throngs to European city squares and plazas, shows came too. Street vendors and sweetmeat sellers mingled with the people, while jugglers, clowns, acrobats, singers, and dancers amused them. The name "carnival" originally was given to the season of merrymaking held on the three days before Lent in Roman Catholic cities. Among the most famous are the Mardi Gras festivals in New Orleans, and the carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Each has a procession of floats and costumed marchers. Traveling carnivals, popular throughout the world, were especially beloved in American small towns before automobiles gave people access to other entertainment.

Q. Which of the following is NOT true about carnivals?

(a) Traveling carnivals were more popular before than today.

(b) The name carnival was first given to a Greek festival.

(c) Many carnivals have much to do with religious festival.

(d) Many famous carnivals include costumed marchers.

22.

Dear Susan,

I don't know whether you still remember me. We worked together at a private institute two years ago. I came across today while going through some old files and thought it would be nice to say hello. I also found a proposal we worked on to write a composition textbook. If you are still interested, we could discuss the matter in greater detail.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

Sylvia

Q. Who is the letter addressed to?

(a) A classmate

(b) An editor

(c) A teacher

(d) A former colleague

23.

Since 1921, The Clearland Clinic has built a reputation as a world-class academic medical center and a designated national referral center. People facing serious medical conditions count on our counsel everyday. Today that expertise is available for second opinions with Internet access via eclearlandclinic.org. Now no matter where you live, you can receive a Clearland Clinic second opinion, just like you were there in person. All you do is complete a questionnaire and submit your original films and/or studies. Answers come online in 3 to 5 days. A nurse coordinator will also call you to review your results. From there, you have the information you nedd to make treatment decisions.

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

(a) You have to call Clearland Clinic to het a second opinion.

(b) You can visit Clearland Clinic to get a second opinion.

(c) You can decide which treatment to receive after the counseling.

(d) You can get expertise treatment via Internet access.

24.

Using plants for treating illness is probably the oldest form of medicine. By observing sick animals eat vegetation, early humans may have experimented with plants, learning by trial and error. The earliest medical texts from Egypt, Babylon, and China list hundreds of plant medicines. Plant remedies could be cooked or eaten fresh, drunk as a tea, inhaled as a vapor or applied to the skin as an ointment. Modern analysis shows that many ancient plant remedies contain chemically active substances, and plants remain an important source of drugs today. For example, quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree is still used in medicine to treat malaria.

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

(a) Quinine is an outstanding example of plant medicine.

(b) To get maximum effect, plants should always be eaten raw.

(c) Contemporary scientists have proven that some old plant remedies are poisonous.

(d) Quite recently, people came to use plant remedies to cure disease.

25.

People are never too young to exercise. Experts maintain that early movement is linked to mental development. Neurons in the brain form as a result of this stimulation. There are many products on numbers, shapes, and foreign language acquisition, but nothing about physical fitness. Now is the time for parents to pay their attention to their kid's physical development.

Q. What can be inferred from the passage?

(a) Exercise helps make young people smarter.

(b) Newborn babies learn motor skills more quickly than adults.

(c) Physical education is more important than mental education.

(d) Neurons cannot be formed through physical exercise.

26.

Is your house equipped with an alarm system? Does the system protect you well? In some neighborhood, false alarms have become such a nuisance that some police departments like Los Angeles have decided not to respond unless a person confirms there's a break-in. Many burglars have also gotten good at circumventing these systems when they're on. Or you might know your own habits well enough to know that you're never going to turn it on anyway. According to a two and a half year study of burglary victims, 41 percent of those with home alarms don't turn them on. If, for any of these reasons, an alarm isn't for you, you should invest in the to following less expensive safety measures which can go a long way toward deeping burglars at bay.

Q. What kind of information would likely follow th passage?

(a) The cost of home security

(b) The need for home security

(c) Other home security measures

(d) Some outdoor safety measures

27.

A recently developed factory area in Waterbury is a mixed blessing to its residents. These factories have offered many jobs, and prosperity has followed as a consequence. The population has also increased. On the other han, water contamination and air pollution have become a real nuisance. Many people suffer form respiratory disease and even deformed children have been born.

Q. What can be inferred from the passage?

(a) Factories will be moved to more isolated areas.

(b) The merits of having factories outweighed the disavantages

(c) Factory construction has resulted in environmental problems.

(d) All of Waterbury's residents are against building factories.

28.

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Q. What can be inferred from the statement?

(a) Credit cards are not acceptable in most states

(b) It is the basic service that is given a free-trial period.

(c) You are advised to cancel your old membership and apply again.

(d) Upon cancellation, remaining subscription fees will be returned

29.

Conflict within an organization is not necessarily viewed as undesirable. (a) In fact, various managers have widely varying ideas on the value that conflict can signify. (b) The origin of ideas about conflict is not clear, but has become the main interest of many researchers. (c) According to the traditional view of conflict, conflict is harmful to an organization and thus should be eliminated at all costs. (d) The interactionist view of conflict, on the other hand, claims that conflict reduces complacency among workers and causes positive changes to occur.

30.

A little-noticed provision in a new federal education law is requiring high schools to hive military recruiters some key information about its juniors and seniors: name, address and phone number. (a) The Pentagon says the information will help it recruit young people to defend their country. (b) But the new law disturbs parents, administrators, and some liberal communities that aren't exactly hung-ho about the armed forces. (c) Military recruiters often report directly to the Pentagon's special recruitment office. (d) School systems that fail to comply could lose federal money.38

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