READING PRACTICE TEST 1 SECTION A: VOCABULARY I Select the answer that is most like the word underlined in each sentence01. Chick-peas are now extensively grown in California. A. widely B. hardly C. permanently D. increasingly02. The cure for alcoholism is complete abstinence from alcohol.A absence B avoidance C. sickness D. prescription03. Many people felt the governments response to the storm was too slow.A inflammation B reaction C. digestion D. recognition04. In all parts of the U.S. there is adequate rainfall except near the Rocky Mountains. A. sufficient B. acceptable C. abundant D. suitable 05. Oil can be conveyed by pipeline from an oil region to a refinery.A transported B filtered C connected D diverted06. Ralph Earle was one of the first artists to paint landscapes in the United States.A lawns B barns C scenery D vegetation07. Irrigation is required to grow crops in arid areas.A. urbanB. fertile C. dry D. mountainous08. For centuries people have exploited the ability of certain herbs to improve stamina.A. taken advantage of C. searched for B. improved on D. argued for 09. Violators who are ignorant of the parking laws must still pay their fines.A. are tired of B. are respectful of C. know nothing of D. want to change10. The directions to the museum were not what most people would call uncomplicated.A. difficult B. simple C. illegible D. impractical 11. This course focuses primarily on the history of early civilizations.A. objectively B. mainly C. actively D. subjectively 12. Most countries use tariffs as a form of protection against foreign competition.A. argument B. justification C. attack D. defense13. Cauliflower grows best in the cool, moist air of the Pacific Coast.A. flowing B. damp C. drenched D. tender 14. As a result of the expansion of the public transit system, the university will disband its shuttle bus service.A. problems B. painting C. decrease D. enlargement 15. It is undoubtedly true that the Watergate scandal was the worst in U.S. political history.A. considerably B. arguably C. indecisively D. without question16. A good auditorium will assure that the sound is able to be heard.A. superiorB. containedC. audibleD. visible17. Head Start is a federal program furnishing disadvantaged children with educational opportunities.A. proceedingB. providingC. givingD. depriving18. The barren soil of the Rocky Mountains provides few nutrients to the grasses growing there.A dirty B infertile C untouched D frozen19. John Foster Dulles achieved recognition in the USA as an international lawyer in the 1930s.A. fought for B. gained C. wrote about D. chose 20. Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on ocean level.A. impact B. involvement C. uninvolvement D. levitation

B. Word Formation: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

THE CAR

The car has been (0) incredibly successful. In one century it has come INCREDIBLEto dominate most of the world and the (1)................................... of any developed INHABITcountry rely on it in all kinds of ways. Its (2)..............................., though, has had POPULARworrying effects on our environment. The (3)................................ of roads has CONSTRUCTmeant the destruction of areas it natural beauty. The (4).................................. HARMfumes produced by car engines affect us and the (5)...........................................COUNTspecies we share the planet with. Scientists and other environmental (6)................ are keen on to draw attention to the dangersSPECIALof our modern lifestyles. However, people seem (7)..........................................EXTREMEreluctant to give up their cars. Life behind the wheel is too .(8)......................................... and any worries about nature and its problemsCOMFORTare (9)................................. . Unless we can get over our attachment to the carSECOND, we will face a (10)............ problem of environmental damage.GROW

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH1. Read the following passage and fill the blanks with the most suitable words from the table below.A. By B. dead C. death D. germ-killing E. harmful F. has G. have H. measles I. medical J. medicine K. otherwise L. past M. protect N. Since O. treat P. until

Drugs are one of the (1) professions most valuable tools. Doctors prescribe drugs to (2) or prevent many diseases. Every year, penicillin and other (3). drugs save the lives of countless victims of pneumonia and other dangerous infectious diseases. Vaccines prevent attacks by such diseases as (4)... , polio, and smallpox. The use of these and many other drugs (5) helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives than would (6)... have been possible.Almost all our most important drugs, however, were unknown before the 1900s. For example, the sulfa drugs and antibiotics did not come into use (7). the late 1930s and early 1940s. Before that time, about 25 per cent of all pneumonia victims in the United States died of the disease. The new drugs quickly reduced the (8) ... rate from pneumonia to less than 5 per cent. Polio vaccine was introduced in 1955. At that time, polio struck about 30000 to 50000 Americans each year. (9) .. 1960, use of the vaccine had reduced the number of new polio cases to about 3000 a year. In 1900, most Americans did not live (10) .. the age of 47. Today, Americans live an average of more than 70 years, in great part because of the use of modern drugs.

2.Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.

THE LAKE DISTRICTOne of the most beautiful parts of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake District is situated (0)...in.............. the north-west of England and consists (1)................. high hills, mountains and, of course, lakes. In all there are lakes of (2)................. the largest is Lake Windermere.Over the years many writers have (3)................. associated with this region but there can be no doubt that the most famous of (4)................. was William Wordsworth (1770-1850), (5)................. was born and lived almost the whole of his life there. He had close connections (6)................. the village of Grasmere, (7)................. he lived (8).................some thirteen years. He loved (9)................. particular part of England and many of his poems speak of the joy he felt when surrounded by beautiful countryside.Every year more than fourteen million people (10)................. Britain and abroad visit the Lake District to enjoy the fresh air and the scenery. Some go to walk in the mountains while others sail boats on the lakes (11)................. simply sit admiring the magnificent views. Unfortunately, the region (12)................. becoming a victim of (13)................. own success in attracting visitors; (14)................. many people come to the Lake District that they threaten to destroy the peace and quiet which many (15)................. searching for there. 2. Read the article below and choose the word that best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0) Becoming a nurse: the interview

The (0) ......C......... of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some (1)............... people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (2)............... . In truth, the interviewer is as (3)............... for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what (4)............... his or her job enjoyable.The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (5) ................... neatly, but comfortably. Make (6) ................. that you can deal with anything you are (7) ................ . Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important (8) ............... a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you (9) ............... ? What are your interests and hobbies?Answer the questions fully and precisely. (10) ..............., if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to (11) ............... about the sort of books you like. (12) ............... , do not learn all your answers off (13) ............... heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human (14) ............... , not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (15) ............... you are to succeed

0 A realismB realizationC realityD realist

1.A excuseB explanationC ideaD reason

2.A makeB haveC performD do

3.A keenB wantingC interestedD delighted

4.A happensB makesC doesD causes

5.A wearB dressC have onD put on

6.A evidentB sureC definiteD clear

7.A askedB questionedC enquiredD requested

8.A natureB pointC characterD quality

9.A thoughtB consideredC regardedD wondered

10.A Such asB That isC For instanceD Lets say

11.A talkB sayC chatD discuss

12.A DespiteB AlthoughC HoweverD Therefore

13.A byB onC inD at

14.A somebodyB natureC characterD being

15. A likely B probable C easy D possible

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the following passage carefully then choose one best answer A, B, C or D to each question which you think is correct.

One of the most mysterious things in nature is the ability of certain creatures to find their way home, sometimes from great distances. Birds are not the only ones who can do this. Bees, eels, and salmon are able to return to a particular place after long journeys, too.Most migrations take place between breeding grounds and regions where animals feed. For some animals, such as the lemming, the move is a one-way trip. Some scientists call this movement emigration, because these animals never return to their homes. For other animals, such as birds, the migration includes a return trip home. Birds move in periodic migrations, or at regular times during their lives, and often to the same place year after year.Many experiments have been made with birds in an attempt to find out what guides them on their way home. In one case, seven swallows were taken 400 miles from home. When they were set free, five of them returned to their nests. In another case, a certain kind of sea bird was taken from its nest off the Welsh coast to Venice by plane. When it was released, it made its way home to its nest, a distance of 930 miles if it flew in a straight line.Migrating birds offer an even more amazing example of this ability. There are swifts and house martins that migrate from England to South Africa every year. They not only return to England the next spring, but many of them come back to nest in the very same house where they nested the year before. They fly the incredible distance of 6,000 miles, one way.Certain types of butterflies migrate, too, and find their way home over long distances. In the tropics one can sometimes see great mass flights of butterflies all flying steadily in one direction. They may go a thousand miles and more and then return again in another season.Despite all the efforts that have been made to explain how these creatures find their way home, we still have no sure explanation. Since many of the birds fly over great bodies of water, we can't explain it by saying they use landmarks to guide them. Just to say they have an "instinct" doesn't really explain the right conditions. The reason they do it may be to obtain food or to reproduce under the right conditions. But the signals and guideposts they use on their flights are still a mystery to man.

01. What does this passage mainly discuss?A. How migratory creatures find their way homeC. Why animals migrateB. Popular places for migrationD. The emigration patterns of butterflies02. According to paragraph 2, the main difference between animal emigration and animal migration isA. the breeding placesB. the route takenC. the time spentD. the final destination03. In paragraph 5 the author mentions butterflies in order to A. include the tropics in the discussion of migration B. give another example of migratory creatures C. show that these small flying creatures dont get lostD. show that butterflies are sturdy creatures. 04. In line 12the phrase this ability refers to A. the ability to fly without stopping C. the ability to find their way home B. the ability to build nests year after year D. the ability to fly in a straight line 05. According to the passage, swallows traveling from South Africa to England A. cover a relatively short distance B. often return to precisely the same point each yearC. may not return for a number of years D. rebuild the same type of nest in similar locations each spring 06. The word mass in line 17 is closest in meaning to A. visible B. voluntary C. rapid D. large 07. The word signals in line 22 is closest in meaning to A. indication B. instincts C. radar D. maps 08. The author suggests that using instinct to explain the ability of animals to return home during migration is A. absurd B. incomplete C. inaccurate D. reliable 09. Which of the following devices does the author use to present the information in the passage? A. Support through exemplification C. Cause and effect B. Narration D. Comparison and contrast 10. The attitude of the author toward the ability of certain creatures to find their way home may best be expressed by which of the following? A. Confused B. Sympathetic C. Admiring D. Indifferent PRACTICE TEST 2 SECTION A: VOCABULARYI. Choose the best possible answer to replace the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below.01. These housing project must be designed and built according to very strict criteria.A. locations B. regulations C. contracts D. standards02. Jane receives low marks from her teacher every once in a while.A. very seldom B. all the time C. rather frequently D. from time to time03. The building was evacuated within a very short time.A. opened B. emptied C. cleaned D. painted 04. Priscilla's contract cannot be terminated for five years.A. ended B. renewed C. changed D. publicized 05. They say the government is subsidizing the shipping industry.A. trying to destroy B. helping to support C. starting to develop D. continuing to operate 06. He exploited his talent for writing by working as a newspaper reporter.A. increased B. utilized C. obtained D. displayed07. The crowd dispersed when the police came.A. scattered B. complained C. became silent D. demonstrated08. People with contagious diseases should be isolated.A. examined carefully B. avoided C. placed apart D. given medical treatment09. Can you make out what he is trying to say?A. imitate B. repeat C. explain D. understand10. The Republic Party nominated Ronald Regan to run for President in 1980.A. refused B. discussed C. compelled D. named11. Efforts by the government to improve its work were hampered by lack of funds.A. hindered B. encouraged C. assisted D. endangered12. We often laugh at eccentric people.A. strange B. far C. foolish D. cowardly13. Science verifies its theories by experiments.A. produces B. classifies C. confirms D. designs14. The enemy soldiers used obsolete weapons.A. difficult to use B. very old C. out-of-date D. powerful15. Their migration may be temporarily halted if fog, clouds, or rain hides the stars.A. postponed B. spoiled C. stopped D. endangered16. Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.A. stabilize B. diminish C. alter D. increase17. The river should be controlled in order to facilitate navigation.A. make pleasant B. make easy C. make popular D. make possible18. There are substantial differences between the two species.A. slight B. considerable C. amazing D. difficult to explain19. The teacher assessed the students progress.A. hindered B. evaluated C. speeded up D. praised20. It is characteristic of that bird to sing every morning at dawn.A. odd B. cunning C. typical D. agreeable

II. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. English Students and Culture Shock

Culture shock is a feeling of (0). experienced by someoneCONFUSEvisiting a new country and being confronted with an (1)..FAMILIARculture. It is experienced by many of the thousands of students who leave home to study English in an English-speaking country.These students have to cope with changes in weather, food, language and behavior. (2) have found that there are several stages ofRESEARCHculture shock and that adjusting to life in a new country is an ongoing and gradual process.Initially, students may feel (3). and delighted at the new culture.EXCITEThey take up their language studies with enthusiasm and make significant progress Once the (4).of being in a foreign place wears off, feelingNOVELof (5).. , depression and homesickness may arise, and homesickANXIOUSstudents may call home repeatedly. (6).. problems, due to localsCOMMUNICATEspeaking to quickly and using strange idioms and slang, are also very common.(7).., stress may be caused by racial discrimination, ADDITION(8) problems or safety concern.FINANCEDuring the next stage, the student is more (9). and begins toREALaccept the positive and negative aspects of both cultures. They begin to feelat home and realize that problems are also (10) opportunities.LEARNSECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH1 Fill each of the numbered blanks with some of the following words in the table below.

A a B because of C blown D causes E dams F drops G dry H in spite of I irrigated J keeps K normal L pulledM suffer N the O valuable P wellsDrought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area (1) ................. far below the normal amount for (2) .................. long period of time. In areas that are not (3).................., the lack of rain (4) ................... farm crops to wither and die. Higher than (5).................. temperatures usually accompany periods of drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start easily during droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes (6) .................. and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (7) .................. away by the hot, dry winds. Streams, ponds, and (8) ................... often dry up during a drought, and animals (9) ................... and may even die (10).................. the lack of water.2 Fill each of the following blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.The job sounded interesting with a fashion house (1)................ the city centre. The telephone conversations I (2) ................ had with them were relaxed and friendly, and the letter from the boss had also been a friendly (3)................ He had invited me to visit the office and join some of them for lunch. The appointment was (4)................ twelve oclock.I naturally thought long and hard about (5)................ to wear. In the fashion business, of course, you were expected to be smart. The question was (6)................ to be businesslike, or fashionable. There was something (7)................ to think about too. I had to get there (8)................ train and bus. The journey was over two hours and that affects the clothes you choose.In the end, I decided (9)................ wear my most expensive clothes. There were a pair of boots, a pair of fashion jeans which had cost me a weeks salary, a hand-made sweater and a coat. I was not (10)................ satisfied with my appearance, but at (11)................ everything was new and expensive.In fact, I realized (12)................ my arrival that I had chosen exactly the wrong clothes. The men in the office (13)................ wearing dark suits and ties. The women were in business suits.The boss was just (14)................ friendly as his letter had been. We looked (15)................ the offices, chatted about the business, and finally went out for lunch. They had chosen a smart restaurant nearby, where the boss was (16)................ well-known. The restaurant manager greeted him (17)................name . Then he caught sight of me. He shook his head apologetically, and smiled. Sorry, he said, the house rules were quite (18)................ . No one in jeans would be admitted.I (19)................ the way out, and we started look for somewhere (20)................ to eat

3 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B ,C or D) best fits each space.

Tourism can have (0) A a positive and a negative effect (1).. an area, although in many cases only the positive effect will be obvious. In rural areas, the onset of tourism may have dramatic effect upon the local community, creating new jobs and providing a flow of cash which most (2) will be happy to take advantage (3) However, the disadvantages of tourism can be (4).. dramatic, with towns (5) their character and becoming overdeveloped and crowded, as well as more (6)On a larger scale, tourism can be very beneficial (7). developing countries. If tourists spend money it means that the country can improve living (8) for its citizens, as well as create new jobs. Tourists are (9) the way other people live, and leave feeling better informed about a different (10). of life that they otherwise might not have had the chance to see. Perhaps the most popular type of tourism is going (11) . to a warm, sunny place and lying on a beach for two weeks. People taking this kind of holiday (12). have no interest in the culture of the place they are visiting and, as a (n) (13) it becomes almost like a home from home. Restaurants cook tourists their native food (14).. of local specialities, and tourists mix together rather than with locals. This can (15) any character the area may have, and the area may lose part of its valuable culture forever.

00. A bothB none C either D neither

01. A forB onC aboutD of02. A tenantsB occupantsC lodgersD inhabitants03. A forB inC ofD off04. A impossiblyB equallyC hardlyD differently05. A losingB missingC findingD improving06. A pricelessB valuableC cheapD expensive07. A fromB inC atD to08. A mannersB areasC conditionsD facts09. A shownB givenC offeredD seen10. A attitudeB wayC faceD hint11. A farB throughC forwardD away12. A hardlyB usuallyC nearlyD never13. A resultB effectC reasonD affect14. A in spiteB insteadC in caseD apart15. A createB hurtC destroyD break

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the following passage below and choose the best possible answer for each question.

Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historiclanding on the surface of the Moon. This momentous trip for humanity also provided scientists with an abundance of material for study; from rock and soil samples brought back from the Moon, scientists have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon as well as to draw inferences about the development of the Moon from its composition.The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass which were probably ground from larger rocks when meteors impacted with the surface of the Moon. The bits of glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half of the Moon soil. Scientists found no trace of animal or plant life in this soil.In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the surface of the Moon: basalt and breccia. Basalt is a cooled and hardened volcanic lava common to the Earth. Since basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the presence of this type of rock is an indication that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot. Breccia, the other kind of rock brought back by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. This second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together by the force of impact. Gases such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gases were carried to the Moon by the solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the Sun.

01. The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses(A) astronaut training(B) the inception of the Apollo space program(C) a different space trip (D) previous Moon landings02. What is the subject of this passage?(A) The Apollo astronauts(B) Soil on the Moon(C) What the Moon is made of(D) Basalt and breccia03. An abundance in line 3 is(A) a disorderly pile(B) a wealthy bunch (C) an insignificant proportion(D) a large amount04. According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of?(A) Hydrogen and helium(B) Large chunks of volcanic lava(C) Tiny pieces of stones and glass(D) Streams of gases05. The word spherical in line 8 is closest in meaning to(A) earthen(B) circular(C) angular(D) amorphous06. Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts?(A) Basalt(B) Soil(C) Breccia(D) Plant life07. According to the passage, breccia was formed(A) when objects struck the Moon(B) from volcanic lava(C) when streams of gases hit the surface of the Moon(D) from the interaction of helium and hydrogen08. It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks(A) were not originally from the Moon(B) were created inside the rocks(C) traveled from the Moon to the Sun(D) caused the Moons temperature to rise09. The word emitted in line 18 is closest in meaning to(A) set off(B) vaporized(C) sent out(D) separated10. The authors purpose in this passage is to(A) describe some rock and soil samples(B) explain some of the things learned from space flights(C) propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon(D) demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia

VOCABULARY AND READING TEST 3 SECTION 1: VOCABULARYA. Select the answer that is most like the word underlined in each sentence. 01. No one may copy an invention without the permission of the patent holder.A. signatureB. agreementC. interventionD. persistence02. When the United States entered World War I, some people thought women should cease their attempts to get the vote.A. stopB. prolongC. increaseD. postpone03. Platinum is an unusually dense metal, twice as heavy as silver and one-third heavier than gold.A. expensiveB. concentratedC. darkD. common04. The first permanent English colony in North America was Jamestown, Virginia.A. periodB. enduringC. successfulD. established05. Social indicators depict the standard of living more accurately than do economic statistics.A. predictB. illustrateC. determineD. stimulate06. The manager was found to be harassing his employees.A. ridiculingB. bribing C. coaxing D. bothering07. Irrigation is required to grow crops in arid areas.A. urbanB. fertileC. dryD. mountainous08. Scientific experiments with animal subjects that proliferated in the 1950s are on the decline.A. increasedB. startedC. disappearedD. improved09. Stings of bees, wasps, and ants can have life-threatening, even fatal results in minutes.A. inconvenientB. annoyingC deadlyD. unbelievable10. Differences in climate mean differences in temperature, precipitation, and the length of the growing seasons.A. rainfallB. altitudeC. topographyD. winds11. The Dawes Act of 1887 encouraged Native American to become farmers and give up their tribal practices.A. religiousB. leadersC. landsD. customs12. Infectious diseases have increased as a major cause of death.A. AdolescentB. InsidiousC. FatalD. Contagious13. Technology has provided a way to recycle water but not purify it.A. pumpB. freezeC. reuseD. deliver14. Compulsory education was established to improve the lot of the working classes.A. VocationalB. SecondaryC. ObligatoryD. Universal15. Artificial reefs are successful in hiding small fish from predators.A. UnderwaterB. denseC. ShallowD. Man-made16. Volcanoes are formed when molten rock erupts from the ground.A. burstsB. seepsC. oozesD. leaks17. The review of the history of economics shows a recession may precede a depression.A. point toB. come beforeC. indicateD. cause18. The hospital is looking for people willing to donate their organs.A. sellB. retrieveC. giveD. show19. The article alluded to the devastation in the countryside, caused by the wind storms.A. misrepresented B. referred toC. forgot aboutD. recounted20. No one ever knew the reason for the enmity between the two families. A. relationship B. hatred C. friendship D. remotenessB.Word formation Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space on the same line.

HOW LUCKY ARE YOU? Research has shown that the (1) of people believe thatMAJOR luck plays an important part in their (2) lives. About 60%DAY of the people questioned thought (3) . lucky in everything SELF from health to personal (4) . to money. They also expected RELATION to be (5) . in the future and thought that their luck was FORTUNE connected to their own abilities.The 20% of people who felt they were (6) . believed their LUCK bad luck would continue. They were rather (7) . and felt theyPESSIMIST were born unfortunate.It was very (8) that the lucky people were outgoing whileNOTICE the unlucky ones often suffered from (9) ., and it may be SHY that the lucky people are remembering (10) . events, SUCCESSand putting to the lack of their minds those that did not work out well.

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH1. Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the table below.

A. after B. at C. convinced D. Despite E. difficulty F. distracted G. dozes H. during I. falls J. from K. lose L. nods M. of N. perform O. problem

People who are deprived (1) sleep lose energy and become quickly-tempered. (2) two days without sleep , a person finds that lengthy concentration becomes difficult. He can force himself to (3). tasks well for short periods, but he is easily (4)He makes many mistakes, especially at routine tasks, and his attention slips (5). times. Every sleepless person experiences periods in which he (6) off for a few seconds or more. He (7) . completely asleep unless he is kept active continuously.Persons who go without sleep for more than three days have great (8) thinking, seeing, and hearing clearly. They have periods of hallucinations, (9) .. which they see things that do not really exist. They also confuse daydreams with real life and (10) track of their thoughts in the middle of a sentence.

2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use ONLY one word in each space. He was born in a very poor part of London. His father (1)................... a comedian and his mother worked (2)................... a dancer and singer .(3)................... of them was very successful, however, and the family had very (4)................... money; at one time they were (5)................... poor that he and his brothers had only one pair of shoes (6)................... them and they had to take turns wearing them. The first time he himself earned some money, (7)................... dancing and singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved (8)................... was working in the theatre.(9)................... he was about 15 he joined a traveling theatre company and went on trips to America. On (10)................... he eventually became both an actor (11) ... a film director. He was known to be a perfectionist, and sometimes (12)................... the other actors repeat a scene many times (13)................... he was finally satisfied with it.Many people found (14)................... difficult and some accused him of (15)................... mean, but it was really his early experiences of poverty (16)................... made him careful with his (17)....................He died in Switzerland in 1977, (18)................... the age of 88. (19)................... is now a statue of him in Leicester Square, London, the city of his (20)................... and early upbringing. His name was Charlie Chaplin.

3. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.

ALASKA

When Alaska became one of the United States in 1959, it (0) .....A......... the size of the USA by a fifth. (1) .............. this huge state, with the largest mountain in North America, has the second smallest population. This (2) ..............that there are still numbers of wild animals (3)............... as polar bears, moose and seals, and trapping and hunting are major (4).............. . The largest group of (5).............. people living in Alaska is the Inuit, who used to be (6)............... as Eskimos. Most of them hunt or fish, but some of those living in cities are (7)............... in government work.Anchorage is the largest city in the state, with a (8)............... of around 230,000. In 1964, large areas of the city centre were (9)............... in an earthquake but the people soon rebuilt the offices and apartment buildings. Although it is only 571 kilometers (10)............... of the Arctic Circle. Anchorage has a surprising mild (11)............... Because of its remote location, Anchorage (12) ..............many tourists who want to (13).............. life in the wild. A (14)............... number of them fly into Anchorage international Airport before hiring a pilot and (15)............... into the remote areas of Alaska.

00 A increaseB grewC formedD developed

01 A OtherwiseB DespiteC YetD Though02 A meansB provesC demandsD shows03 A sameB similarC suchD like04 A industriesB companiesC firmsD bodies05 A startingB firstC originalD native06 A recognizedB claimedC calledD known07 A involvedB occupiedC focusedD included08 A popularityB populationC peopleD residence09 A collapsedB droppedC destroyedD broken10 A downB southC belowD under11 A temperatureB warmthC weatherD climate12 A appealsB attractsC bringsD fetches13 A experienceB contactC realizeD look14 A majorB considerableC broadD plentiful15 A putting outB taking upC setting offD letting

SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage carefully then choose one best answer A, B, C or D to each question which you think is correct.

The Roman alphabet took thousands of years to develop, from the picture writing of the ancient Egyptians through modifications by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and others. Yet in just a dozen years, one man, Sequoyah, invented an alphabet for the Cherokee people. Born in eastern Tennessee, Sequoyah was a hunter and a silversmith in his youth, as well as an able interpreter who knew Spanish, French, and English. Sequoyah wanted his people to have the secret of the "talking leaves," as he called the books of white people, and so he set out to design a written form of Cherokee. His chief aim was to record his people's ancient tribal customs. He began by designing pictographs for every word in the Cherokee vocabulary. Reputedly his wife, angry at him for his neglect of garden and house, burned his notes, and he had to start over. This time, having concluded that picture-writing was cumbersome, he made symbols for the sounds of the Cherokee language. Eventually he refined his system to eighty-five characters, which he borrowed from the Roman, Greek, and Hebrew alphabets. He presented this system to the Cherokee General Council in 1821, and it was wholeheartedly approved. The response was phenomenal. Cherokees who had struggled for months to learn English lettering in school picked up the new system in days. Several books were printed in Cherokee, and in 20 1828, a newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix, was first published in the new alphabet. Sequoyah was acclaimed by his people. In his later life, Sequoyah dedicated himself to the general advancement of his people. He went to Washington, D.C., as a representative of the Western tribes. He helped settle bitter differences among Cherokee after their tribes movement by the federal government to the Oklahoma territory in the 1830s. He died in Mexico in 1843 while searching for groups of lost Cherokee. A statue of Sequoyah represents Oklahoma in the Statuary Hall in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. However, he is probably chiefly remembered today because sequoias, the giant redwood trees of California, are named for him.

01. The passage is mainly concerned withA. the development of the Roman alphabetB. the accomplishments of SequoyahC. the pictographic system of writingD. Sequoyah's experiences in Mexico02. According to the passage, how long did it take to develop the Cherokee alphabet?A. Twelve years B. Twenty yearsC. Eighty-five yearsD. Thousands of years03. There is NO indication in the passage that, as a young man, Sequoyah A. served as an interpreterC. served as a representative in WashingtonB. made things from silverD. hunted game04. According to the passage, Sequoyah used the phrase talking leaves (line 5) to refer toA. redwood treesB. booksC. symbols for soundsD. newspapers05. What was Sequoyah's main purpose in designing a Cherokee alphabet?A. To record Cherokee customs C. To write about his own life B. To write books in Cherokee D. To publish a newspaper06. The word cumbersome in line 9 is closest in meaning toA. awkwardB. radicalC. simplisticD. unfamiliar07. In the final version of the Cherokee alphabet system, each of the characters represents aA. wordB. pictureC. soundD. thought08. All of the following were mentioned in the passage as alphabet systems that Sequoyah borrowed from EXCEPTA. Egyptian B. Roman C. Hebrew D. Greek09. The word wholeheartedly in line 11 is closest in meaning toA. unanimouslyB. enthusiasticallyC. immediatelyD. ultimately10. According to the passage, a memorial statue of Sequoyah is located inA. OklahomaB. MexicoC. TennesseeD. Washington, D.C.11. Why does the author mention the giant redwood trees of California in the passage?A. Sequoyah took his name from those trees.B. The trees inspired Sequoyah to write a book.C. Sequoyah was born in the vicinity of the redwood forest.D. The trees were named in Sequoyah's honor.12. The author begins to describe the Cherokees' reaction to the invention of a written language inA. lines 3 4B. lines 9 10C. lines 11 14D. lines 23 24

READING AND VOCABULARY TEST 4 SECTION A: VOCABULARYI. Choose the best possible answer for each sentence below01. In 1795 John Jay resigned his position as the first chief justice of the Untied States and became a state governor.A. advertisedB. gave up C. took overD. rearranged 02. Plastic is pressed into thin sheets to produce a substitute for glass.A. glaze B. tintC. replacementD. decoration03. Although wildflowers appeal to nature lovers, some of them are considered troublesome weeds by farmers.A. deadlyB. annoyingC. destructiveD. worthless04. Shellfish give the deceptive appearance of enjoying a peaceful existence, although in fact life is a constant struggle for them. A. misleadingB. calmC. understandableD. initial05. The United States Patent Office granted the first patent for the common household iron to Mary Potts in 1852.A. encouragedB. fundedC. awarded D. requested 06. The Paul Bunyan tales of the American timber country are a form of comic overstatement.A. exaggerationB. folk songC. storytellingD. relief 07. The Sabin live-virus vaccine may be administered orally and give a long-lasting immunity against poliomyelitis.A. on requestB. by mouthC. in infancyD. as prescribed08. Many people who want warm coats can buy fake furs.A. costlyB. softC. heavyD. imitation 09. The newly formed United States took as its emblem a bald eagle with outspread wings.A. gracefulB. extendedC. colorfulD. grand10. The first Continental Congress, which met in Philadelphia in 1774, was formed of delegates from all American colonies except Georgia. A. professionalsB. representativesC. governorsD. witnesses11. Although its takeoff in April 1981 was beset with delays, the space shuttle Columbia returned triumphantly two days later from its mission in the Earths orbit.A. staffB. rescueC. fundingD. launching12. In interpreting the Constitution, the justices of the Supreme Court from time to time have deduced legal doctrines that are not clearly stated in that document. A. unanimouslyB intentionallyC. occasionallyD. inevitably 13. Histamine is one of the chemicals released by certain body cells when tissues are injured.A. destroyedB. given offC. inhibitedD. renewed14. Subterranean reservoirs in the United States contain far more usable water than all surface reservoirs and lakes combined.A. NavalB. RainwaterC. UnpollutedD. Underground15. Its difficult to reveal ones true feelings.A divulgeB assessC discoverD recognize16. History has shown that rulers do not relinquish power easily.A abandonB holdC controlD gain17.The plant manager was promoted to an executive position.A. better-paying B. administrative C. better D. experienced18. A cut in the budget put 10 percent of the state employees' jobs in jeopardy.A. danger B. lack C. necessity D. success19. Married student housing is adjacent to the campus.A. from B. being added to C. next to D. behind20. Pollutants introduced into a lake can rapidly accelerate its natural aging process.A. changeB. speed up C. turn around D. destroy II. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space on the same line. The environment: our responsibilityThese days it is (0) impossible to open a newspaper without reading about POSSIBLEthe damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is being (1).................. THREATand the future looks bad. What can each of us do?We cannot clean up our (2)...................... rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we POLLUTIONstop the (3)....................... of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the APPEARproblem while (4)......................... search for answers, and laws are passed in SCIENCEnatures (5)............................DEFENDIt may not be easy to change your lifestyle (6)......................... , but some stepsCOMPLETEare easy to take: cut down the amount of (7)................... you do, or use as littleDRIVEplastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (8).................,HOUSEbills. We must all make a personal (9)...................... to work for the future of our DECIDEplanet if we want to (10)......................... a better world for our grandchildren.SURE

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH

1. Read the following passage and fill the blanks with the most suitable words from the table below.A availableB ConsequentlyC disturbingD eliminatingE evenF explainsG For exampleH inI marineJ poisonsK refersL scatteringM with N so

Environmental pollution is a term that (1)................... to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke (2)................... the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (3)................... many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (4)................... various other ways.(5)................. , people ruin natural beauty by (6)................... junk and litter on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with (7)................... noise.Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (8) ................... death. Polluted water kills fish and other (9)................... life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is (10)................... for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to mans naturally beautiful world.2. Fill each of the blanks in the following passage. Une only ONE word in each space.

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955)Albert Einstein is (0) one of the best-known scientists of the twentieth century. Yet he was not (1).............. particularly good student. At school in Munich, he got reasonable grades in nearly (2)..................subjects, and was outstanding in mathematics and physics, but he disliked doing (3)......................he was told. He didn't like exams and (4).....................did he like attending classes, so he left school early, only a (5)...................months after his family moved to Milan in 1894. (6)..................failing the entrance exam, Einstein was eventually admitted to (7).....................Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich in 1896. (8)........................he did fairly well as a student in Zurich, after graduation he was unable to get a job in a university, mainly (9).......................he was thought to be extremely lazy. Instead, he worked in (10).....................secondary school, where he taught mathematics and physics, (11).....................of which he was good at.Some two years later, in 1902, Einstein got a job at the Swiss patent office in Bern. (12)..................his life, Einstein had a huge appetite for books, and his new job gave him a (13).......................of time to read and think. In 1905, his special theory of relativity (14)..........................published- one of the greatest intellectual achievements in (15)........................history of human thought.

3. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0)

SALT

Salt is (0) C to life. At one time it was considered so valuable that it was (1).............. worshipped as a god. Roman soldiers (2).............. to be paid salt money, which is where the word salary originated (3).............. . Nowadays, however, salt is so common that few people even (4) .............. to think about it. But perhaps they (5).............. .The human body needs so little salt to (6).............. that it is very easy to consume too much of it. An excess of salt in the diet can (7) .............. to high blood pressure, which in turn can (8).............. the risk of heart disease. Cooking with salt also reduces the nutritional quality of the food. For example, spinach boiled in salted water (9).............. 50% of its iron, compared to only 19% when boiled in salt-(10).............. water. Many people have the habit of (11).............. salt to their food when they are at the table. Some even do this (12).............. they have tasted the food. This is one of the reasons why the (13).............. person in Britain eats two and a half to three teaspoons of salt every day. The (14).............. recommended dose is one and a half, and the (15).............. dose is just half a teaspoon.

00. A. compulsoryB neededC. essentialD absolute

01. A. actuallyB. reallyC. currentlyD. factually02. A. wereB. wouldC. onceD. used03. A. outB. fromC. offD. to04. A. mindB. worryC. botherD. dare05. A. oughtB. shouldC. wouldD. had06. A. surviveB. lastC. keepD. maintain07. A. bringB. reachC. endD. lead08. A. liftB. increaseC. riseD. grow09. A. dropsB. killsC. losesD. throws10. A. freeB. cleanC. emptyD. clear11. A. puttingB. mixingC. includingD. adding12. A. withoutB. insteadC. beforeD. prior 13. A. mediumB. averageC. commonD. usual 14. A. topB. extreme C. maximumD. most15. A. idealB. superiorC. good D. excellent

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONChoose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences within a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.Scientists believe that animals can perceive environmental changes several hours or even days before the mishap. Animals were noted as being restless for several weeks before a Tashkent, Uzbekistan, earthquake. An hour before the disaster, domestic animals refused to go indoors, and dogs howled and barked furiously. In 1960, an earthquake struck Agadir in Morocco. Survivors recall that stray animals, including dogs, were seen streaming out of town before the earthquake. In a safari zoo near San Francisco, Llamas would not eat the evening before a 1979 quake, and they ran around wildly all night.Unusual animal behavior preceding earthquakes has been noted for centuries. British Admiral Robert Fitzroy reported huge flocks of screaming seabirds over Concepcion, Chile, in 1835. An hour and a half later, dogs were seen fleeing, and ten minutes later the town was destroyed. Similar stories of chickens running around in apparent states of panic, horses trembling, and dogs barking incessantly were recorded throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by survivors of earthquake destruction in India, Yugoslavia, Peru, Mexico, and the United States.In 1976, after monitoring bizarre animal behavior, the Chinese predicted a devastating earthquake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level.

01. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior? A. An impending earthquakeB. The number of people who will dieC. A The ten-kilometer radius from the epicenterD. The fact that an earthquake has occurred02. The author implies that animals are aware of an impending earthquake because A. of their superior intelligence B. they have certain instinctive abilities to perceive that humans do not possess C. they are generally closer to the epicenter than the human observers D. they react to other animal behavior03. The word evacuate in line 21 is closest in meaning toA. remove B. exile C. destroy D. emaciate04. All of the following statements are true EXCEPTA. some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.B. by observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquakesC. the Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives D. only dogs and horses seem to possess the special perception that allows them to predict earthquakes.05. In line 3, the word epicenter is nearest in meaning toA. stratosphere B. periphery C. contour D. core06. The passage implies that if scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will beA. fewer animals going crazy C. a lower death rate B. fewer people evacuated D. fewer environmental changes07. In line 19, devastating means most nearly the same as A. destructive B. intense C. voracious D. forthcoming08. The main idea of this passage is thatA. earthquakes can be prevented by observing animal behaviour B. scientists can interpret animal behavior C. observing animal behavior can help people prepare for earthquakes D. people need to prepare animals for earthquakes09. The word bizarre in line 10 is nearest in meaning toA usualB odd C familiar D alarming10. Where in the reading is it explained that the phenomena of animals reacting to earthquakes has been reported for hundreds of years?A. Lines 2-3B. Lines 5-6 C. Lines 12-13 D. Lines 19-21

READING & VOCABULARY TEST 5 SECTION A:VOCABULARY A. Choose the best possible answer for each sentence below 01.The growth of the pharmaceutical industry during the twentieth century has been astonishing.A. furor B. nuturing C. expansion D. patenting02.As early as the eleventh century, the Pueblo people dwelt in large cities that were constructed from boulders and mud bricks.A. longed for B. resided in C. planned for D. worshipped in 03.Although army ants are almost totally sightless, they march in precise military formation.A. blind B. lame C. deaf D. mute 04.The ballets visual message is comprehensible to almost everyone.A. acceptable B. understandable C. interesting D. pleasing 05.The Girl Scouts of America was established by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912.A. organized B. joined C. interviewed D. funded 06.Teenagers are birds that are six to eight inches long and are usually found in the forests where they feed on insects, fruits and flowers.A. hunt B. eat C. keep D. see 07.Throughout the year 1797, there was a sharply rising rate of inflation in the United States.A. grimly B. steeply C. constantly D. roughly 08.Cameras take the sharpest pictures when they are held still.A. clearest B. fastest C. most interesting D. mot beautiful 09.Eleanor Roosevelt urged legislation to assist the poor and oppressed.A. help B. house C. employ D. encourage 10.The year 1962 saw the launching of a major satellite.A. send-off B. completion C. dry run D. conception 11.The United States is trying to deal with the serious problems brought on by the energy crisis.A. dispense B. cope C. cooperateD. interact 12.The measures taken by the administration failed to reduce unemployment.A. helped toB. did not C. were not intended D. were necessary 13.Elementary education was fostered in early New Zealand for religious purposes.A. disclosed B. promoted C. excused D. protected 14.Chemically pure iron has relatively few commercial uses.A. unrefined B. unadulterated C. clear D. stable 15.When the Eric Canal was built in the 1820s it was the engineering marvel of its time.A. wonder B. dispute C. frustration D. model 16.The future survival of the bald eagle is still an important American ecological concern.A. migration B. population C. existence D. evolution 17.A dogs most important sense is that of smell.A. remarkable B. enviable C. noticeable D. significant 18.The symtoms of influenza are fever, headache, and muscular pain.A. effects B. delights C. forces D. signs19.Corn and soybeans are cultivated on Marylands eastern shore.A. grown B. found C. plant D. seen 20.In spite of his many faults, Paul is very dedicated to his mother.A. polite B. devoted C. agreeable D. considerableB. Word Formation: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

HEALTHY EATINGIn the past, any mother would be (0) proud if her children were round PRIDE and slightly fat. Those days are gone. (1) ..RESEARCH have now reached the (2) that too much fat CONCLUDE and sugar in childrens diets are a major factor in the (3) ..DEVELOPof heart diseases and other (4) .... when they are older ILL However, (5) . children need to eat a wide range of GROW foods, and their general health could be (6) .by DANGER cutting out particular ones. Psychologists say that the (7) .SOLVE is not to change eating habits too fast, but to do it (8) ....,CARE so that children do not lose muscle in addition to fat. Parents should present food a little (9) , spread butter thinly and avoidDIFFERENCE putting sugar on the table. Children should also be (10) ..COURAGE to take part in sports: this way they will be using the calories that they have eaten. SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH1. Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the table below.

A. alive B. another C. as D. classify E. dwell F. feed G. freshH. labor I. like J. live K .measure L. others M. permanentN. throughout O. vary

The shark is a meat-eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea. Scientists (1) .about 250 species of fish as sharks. These fish live in oceans (2). the world, but they are most common in warm seas.Sharks (3) greatly in size and habits. Whale sharks, the larges kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long. A whale shark weighs up to 15 short tons, more than twice (4). much as an African elephant. The smallest sharks may (5). only 4 inches long and weigh less than 1 ounce. Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6) .........................are found near the surface. Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7) far out at sea. A few species can even live in (8) water.All sharks are carnivores (meat-eaters). Most of them eat (9) fish, including other sharks. A sharks only natural enemy is a larger shark. Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh . They also (10) on dead or dying animals.

2. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.

Victor Lustig was a man who made his living by making people believe things that were not true in order to get money from them. He (1)................ his name twenty-four times in his career to avoid identification and was arrested forty-seven times. He did many amazing things but perhaps the (2)................ incredible was (3) ................ he tried to selll the Eiffel Tower. He (4)................ to be a civil servant and invited offers (5)................ the Tower, based on the value of the metal when it (6)................ been pulled down. The man (7) ................ offer was accepted was (8)................ embarrassed to make (9)................ fuss and Lustig, (10)................ had made a lot of money from the deal, walked free.Next he went on to try (11)................ luck in America. In Oklahoma, he met a sheriff and sold him a machine supposed to be (12)................ of making thousand-dollar bills. The unfortunate sheriff was arrested for using illegal bills, but once again, Lustig (13)................ to get away. Then he went to Chicago, (14)................ he tried to trick the gangster Al Capone into (15)................ him fifty thousand dollars. However, he did not (16)................ and Capones men soon showed him the door.The American Secret Service were the people who finally brought him (17)................ justice. They investigated Lustig and his affairs after he had tried to cheat the US government. Lustig was (18)................ to prison and it was there that he died in 1947. On his (19)................ certificate, his occupation was described (20)................ Apprentice Salesman.

3. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

A FAMOUS LIBRARYThe most famous library of all time was (0).. by Alexander the Great over 2,300 years ago, in Alexandria.It was (1). at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, and was the perfect location for a center of learning. The library was (2) to have around 700,000 books, and at the time people thought it contained all the knowledge in the world. Copies of these books were (3)there , and these were then (4) around countries in the ancient world. But then the library was (5).. by fire. Thousands of works of philosophy, science and literature were lost, and it took centuries to (6).. them.Now a new, modern library has been built in Alexandria, at a (7) of 120m. It has a vast reading area seating 2,000 people, and (8) in the library for eight million books. The (9) of the building is spectacular, with amazing use of light and space. There is a huge circular roof which (10). at a special angle. This means that it can (11)... light from the sun into the museum. (12) of sunlight shine through green and blue glass onto the desks and bookshelves below, and letters from every known alphabet are carved on the walls. People in Alexandria (13). that the library will once again be a (14).where scholars from all over the world come to study and (15).research.

0 A) originatedB) foundedC) institutedD) based

1 A) situatedB) stationedC) installedD) inserted2 A) statedB) toldC) spokenD) said3 A) gotB) madeC) formedD) achieved4 A) beamedB) sentC) transmitted D) relayed5 A) brokenB) injuredC) destroyedD) hurt6 A) recoverB) planC) writeD) reveal7 A) priceB) costC) worthD) charge8 A) roomB) placeC) volumeD) extent9 A) modelB) creationC) inventionD) design10 A) slopesB) fallsC) increasesD) expands11 A) showB) mirrorC) reflectD) demonstrate12 A) SectionsB) PiecesC) RaysD) Slices13 A) hopeB) wantC) aimD) target14 A) sceneB) placeC) positionD) part15 A) followB) haveC) acceptD) do

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the following passage carefully then choose one best answer A, B, C or D to each question which you think is correct.

Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable grown in the United States. This can be attributed to their unique flavor, attractiveness, richness as a source of vitamins C and A, and versatility as a food. The popularity of peppers as a garden plant can be attributed to the same factors, although they are usually not consumed in large enough quantities to make them an important nutritional factor in the diet. The cultivated tomato originated in the Andes mountains in South America. It was introduced to other areas of the world by Indians and European travelers. Its seeds were taken to Europe, where a superstition soon arose that the tomato stimulated love. Because of this, the tomato was called the love apple. The first report of the tomato in North America was in 1710, where it was grown primarily as an ornamental plant. Early colonists brought the seeds to Virginia and grew tomatoes in flower gardens.Tomatoes, actually a fruit that is used as a vegetable, began gaining wide acceptance as a food plant in the United States between 1820 and 1850. Modern plant growers have done much to improve the tomato and add to its usefulness. Its yields have been doubled, and varieties with larger, smoother, more even shapes and meatier pulps have been developed. The tomato is the leading crop canned in the United States today.Peppers are also native to America and were grown by American Indian tribes in both North and South America over 2,000 years ago. The small red hot peppers were discovered by Columbus in the West Indies and introduced into Europe, where they became popular before gaining widespread acceptance in the United States. Peppers became one of the first New World foods used commercially in Europe. Botanists class the fruit of the bush-type garden pepper as a berry. Although most varieties of peppers produce red fruits (which are green in their immature stage), there are some yellow-fruited varieties, and peppers are of both mild and pungent types. Peppers enjoy warm climates, and young plants can be injured by frosts. Seasonings such as paprika and chili powder and food products such as canned pimentos are commercial uses of garden peppers that are grown in the United States today. The familiar spice black pepper known in households throughout the world is the product of a trailing or climbing shrub grown in Indonesia and other hot countries. The islands of Java and Madura furnish most of the black pepper used in American homes. The United States buys almost 25,000 tons of this spice annually.

01.The topic of this passage is A.food discoveries of early Europeans

B.the nutritional value of garden vegetables

C.tomatoes and peppers

D.why tomatoes are more popular than peppers

02.The word versatility in line 2 is closest in meaning to A. economic value B. range of uses C. tastiness D. marketability 03.According to the passage, why are peppers not an important nutritional factor in a diet? A. People dont eat enough of them. C. They are less tasty than tomatoes.B. They lack the necessary vitamins. D. Peppers are found in tropical climates 04.In can be inferred from the passage that tomatoes were first used in North AmericaA. for food C. in place of peppers B. as decoration D. for nutritional purposes 05.It can be inferred from the passage that the tomato was called the love apple because A.its fruit was heart-shaped

B.it supposedly aroused affectionate feelings

C.people liked to eat it

D.it is beautiful to look at

06.The word native in line 14 is closest in meaning to A.indigenous B. legendary C. colorful D. located

07.The phrase mild and pungent types in line 19 refers to A. size B taste C colorD. botanical classification 08.All of the following can be inferred from the passage about peppers EXCEPT A.peppers became popular in the United States later than in Europe

B.peppers were bought and sold in Europe

C.red peppers are highly spiced

D.peppers originated fairly recently in North and South America

09.The phrase this spice in line 24 refers to A. paprika B. chili powder C. pepper berries D. black pepper 10.Which of the following best describes the format of this passage? A.A series of conjectures

B.general introduction followed by elaboration

C.A response to a criticism

D.A question and subsequent answers

THE END VOCABULARY AND READING TEST 6 SECTION A: VOCABULARYI. Select the answer that is most like the word underlined in each sentence.01. The Johnsons may decide to curtail their visit to Hawaii.A. cancel B. shorten C. lengthenD. re-schedule02. Mint is an herb that is well-known for the aromatic oil distilled from all parts of the plant.A. valuable B. fragrant C. medicinal D. flavorful03. It is now generally assumed that the planets were formed by the accretion of gas and dust in a cosmic cloud.A. separation B. reaction C. accumulation D. motion04. The professor wants Jane to improve the coherence of his term paper.A rationality B consistency C penmanship D distinctiveness05. Maria seemed to be quite nonchalant about the trouble down the street.A. excited by B. unaware of C. frightened ofD. unconcerned by06. Mrs. Davis said she did not know what might alleviate her pain.A. cause B. stop C. easeD. prevent07. The ancient Egyptians viewed cats as sacred and honored them in art forms.A. holy B. pure C. intact D. haughty08. At the culmination of the Depression in 1933, millions of Americans were unemployed.A. resolution B. peak C. compulsion D. commencement09. History has shown that rulers do not relinquish power easily.A abandon B hold C control D gain10. Congressional debate over the passage of this controversial bill was inevitable.A popular B personal C disputatious D biased11.The teacher asked for a concise two-paragraph essay entitled How I Spent My Summer Vacation.A. long B. careful C. shortD. difficult12. They looked perplexed when they didnt know how to answer the questions. A. indifferent B. surprised C. bewilderedD. terrified13. Built in Vermont in 1785, the first long bridge in the United States measured 365 feet and was made of lumberA bricks B steel C. boardsD iron14. The 1964 Civil Rights Act, undoubtedly the most comprehensive civil rights legislation ever passed in the United States prohibits discrimination based on color, race, religion, or national origin.A deductively B inconclusively C unquestionably D legitimate15. Some land is best used if two or more different kinds of crops are grown on it alternately; on other land, it is better to grow the same crop continuously.A time after time B slowly but surely C one after anotherD for many years16. Early twentieth-century journalist H.L. Menecken cheerfully mocked all that conventional people in the United States held dear.A observed B described C acceptedD ridiculed17. The best country music songs are those that express an emotion that is likely to make a listener weep.A smile B think C singD cry18. The use of penicillin is limited by its tendency to induce allergic reactions.A bring about B stop C interact withD increase19. A recent study concluded that unstable weather patterns may cause migraine headaches.A unforeseen B variable C violentD unusual20. Research has shown that when workers have some autonomy in decision-making, their job satisfaction improves.A independence B security C helpD enjoymentII. Word formation Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space on the same line. IMPROVING ZOOSThe (0) protection of animals is one of the main concerns of the PROTECTWorld Zoo (1) ....................... , an international society that helps zoos ORGANIZEmaintain high standards for their animals-and for their (2).......................VISITMade up of (3)........................ such as zoologists, the WZO also helps zoosSCIENCEaround the world exchange valuable (4)........................ about theirINFORManimals health, breeding habits, ect. The (5)....................... of such anCREATEorganization helps zoos to keep moving in the right (6)......................... .DIRECTAnimal rights (7)....................... keep a close eye on zoos to make certainACTIVEthat the (8)........................ the animals receive is safe and not cruel.TREATThey sometimes even send (9) ....................... to the zoos for a first-handINSPECTlook. The WZO has helped in the (10)........................ of a number of trulyMANAGEwonderful zoos around the world, where animals can live safely and happily and can be viewed and appreciated by many people.

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH1.. Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the table below.

A. agriculture B. almost C. available D. beneath E. consist F. containG. cover H. enclosed I. evaporation J. irrigation K. locked L. most M. mostly N. next to O. so P. tooThe earth has a tremendous amount of water, but (1). all of it is in the oceans. The oceans (2) about 70 per cent of the earths surface. They (3). about 97 per cent of all the water on earth, and are the source of (4) .. precipitation that falls to earth. Ocean water is (5). salty to be used for drinking, (6).. , or industry. But the salt is left behind during (7) . and the precipitation that falls to earth is unsalty water.Only about 3 per cent of the water on earth is fresh water and most of it is not easily (8) to man. It includes water (9).. in glaciers and icecaps, more than 2 per cent of the earths water. About half of 1 per cent of the earths water is (10) . the earths surface. Rivers and lakes contain only about one-fiftieth of 1 per cent of the earths water.

2. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.Helen packed a small suitcase, said goodbye to her mother and hurried out of the house to (1).................... the bus to the station. There was no one (2).................... waiting at the bus stop, so it looked as if a bus had just left. Helen looked at her watch anxiously: it was already two oclock. Her train left at two-thirty, and since it would (3)..................... at least twenty minutes to reach to the station, she did not have much time to (4).................... even if a bus came along at once.Just then a taxi came slowly down the road, Helen knew that the (5)..................... to the station was at least five shillings, which was more than she could (6)................. but she quickly made up (7).................... mind that it would well (8).................... the extra expense in order to be sure of catching her train. So she stopped the taxi and got in. She told the driver that she had to catch the train which left at half past two. The man nodded and said that he would take a short (9)..................... to get her to the station in good time.All went well until, just as they were coming out of a side-street into the (10)..................... road that led to the station, the taxi ran (11)..................... a car. There was a loud crash and Helen was thrown (12)..................... so violently that she hit her head on the front seat.Both drivers got out and began shouting (13).................... each other. Helen got out so (14)..................... to ask them to stop quarrelling, but (15)..................... of them took any notice of her at all.

3. Read the article below and choose the word that best fits each space. TELEVISIONIf you ask anyone who invented television, they will tell you that it was John Logie Baird. While Baird was, of course, extremely important in the history of television, it would be more (1) to see his role as part of a (2) of events which finally led to television as we (3) it today.The history of television really begins in 1817 with the(4) by Berzelius, a Swedish chemist, of the chemical selenium. It was found that the amount of electric current that selenium could carry (5) on how much light struck it. This discovery directly led to G. R. Carey, an American inventor, (6) ....................up with the first real television system in 1875. His system used selenium to transmit a picture along wires to a (7) .. of light bulbs. This picture was not very clear, however.Over the next few years, a number of scientists and inventors simplified and (8) .. on Carey's system. It was not(9) 1923 that Baird made the first practical transmission. Once again, the picture was (10) . through wires, but it was much clearer than Carey's had been almost fifty years (11) .The Second World War (12) .. the development of television. After the war, television (13) . began to flood the market, with the first mass TV (14) .. watching the baseball World Series in the USA in 1947. Within a few years, television had captured the (15) . of the whole world.

1 A particular B. accurate C. specific D. real 2 A connection B. cycle C. link D. chain 3 A knowB. realize C. comprehend D. distinguish4 A discovery B. finding C. location D. sighting 5 A resultedB. affected C. depended D. relied 6 A goingB. making C. coming D. doing 7 A procession B. list C. queue D. row 8 A betteredB. improved C. developed D. extended 9 A untilB. after C. up to D. then 10 A pushedB. sent C. transferred D. transported 11 A agoB. before C. after D. later 12 A abandoned B. cancelled C. delayed D. waited 13 A setsB. boxes C. machines D. models 14 A assembly B. audience C. gathering D. group 15 A observationB. awareness C. notice D. attention

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.

By the mid-nineteenth century, in addition to its natural resources, the United States had accumulated enough capital in the form of factories to productively employ a large amount of labor, or human resources. A nation that still consisted largely on independent farmers could not provide an adequate labor supply for heavy industrialization. But millions of new workers came to the United States from abroad.As we are all aware, not all these workers arrived voluntarily. Slaves were brought from Africa to the South; they were put to work on plantations to extract maximum harvests from the cotton fields. But in the North, the machines that turned that cotton into textiles were worked by massive waves of immigrants who came willingly from one part of Europe after another. This vastly expanded pool of labor allowed for large leaps in our national output.A nation cannot grow forever by finding more natural resources and attracting more workers; thus, a countrys extensive growth will eventually slow. But intensive growth gradually appears as better use is made of the labor force. In the Unites States in the mid-nineteenth century many of the newly arrived immigrants were unskilled and illiterate, but the education, and many were trained in a skill. If a society gives workers more knowledge, they will be able to use machines in a more complex way and to follow more complex instructions, yielding manufactured goods of greater value; this process is often known as investing in human capital. In the late twentieth century, our physical capital is so abundant and our natural resources so limited that we are beginning to appreciate the importance of improving our human resources if we are to continue to grow.

01. This passage mainly discusses the national output in terms ofA. the labor forceB. natural resources C. factories D. immigration02. According to the passage, where did the necessary labor force for the nations new industries come from?A. The NorthB. The SouthC. Other countriesD. Unemployed farmers03. We can infer from the passage (paragraph 2) that the Souths contribution to the growth of industry in the mid-nineteenth century was mainly A. raw materialsB. skilled laborC. industrial sitesD. manufactured goods04. The phrase massive waves of immigrants in lines 8-9 of the passage means thatA. many immigrants came by shipB. groups of immigrants came at different timesC. immigrant families stayed togetherD. groups of immigrants were greeted enthusiastically05. The phrase This vastly expanded pool of labor in lines 9-10 refers toA. immigrant workersB. plantation ownersC. independent farmers D. European investors06. From the passage, which of the following can be inferred about the United States in the first half of the nineteenth century?A. It was producing large amounts of manufactured goods.B. It was largely agricultural.C. It was fully industrializedD. It was low in natural resources.07. We can infer from the passage that intensive growth of a nations economy requiresA. expansion of resourcesC. attracting unskilled laborB. better use of the labor forceD. limiting the human resources08. The word leaps in line 10 is closest in meaning toA. reportsB. gainsC. initiativesD. investments09. According to the passage, what is the end goal of an investment in human capital?A. Providing more valuable manufactured goodsB. Educating immigrant familiesC. Training in use of complex machinesD. Developing literacy for all10. We can infer from the passage (paragraph 3) that in the mid-nineteenth century the United States placed a high value onA. European tradeC. education B. agriculture D. development of natural resources

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