Assorted Test
Assorted Test
II. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points)
21. Peter: “ I’ve got to go, Betty. So long." Betty: ” So long, Peter. And __________”
A. I love it, too. B. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so.
23. Mr. Thomson is one of the most distinguished scientists in his __________ .
A. D.W Griffith’s made an epic film about the Civil War, Birth of a Nation.
B. the Civil War was the subject of D.W. Griffith’s epic film, Birth of a Nation.
C. D.W. Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was about the Civil War.
D. the subject of D.W. Griffith’s epic film Birth of a Nation was the Civil War.
28. Boy: “Would you say that English is a global language?” Girl: "__________ "
29. The couple decided to __________ every month for their retirement.
30.The taxi was so late reaching the station that my father __________ missed his train.
32.The doctor gave the patient __________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
33.On __________ she had passed the exam, she jumped for joy.
A. What do you do? B. What's new? C. How are you? D. Are you a newcomer?
35. Sarah: "I am terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I won't be able to come to the office tomorrow."
A. Oh, that's annoying. B. Sounds like fun. C. Well, never mind. D. Great, Sarah.
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
36. (MYSTERY), the light came on though no one was near the switch.
38. The complete (RELEVANT) of this answer shows that the student did not read the question carefully.
40. When a boy, Bob was a very (ATTEND) student and seemed to spend most of the time looking out of the window.
41. Travelling gives young people opportunities to (DEPTH) their understanding of the world.
43. The boys took part in the competition with great (ENTHUSIAST).
44. Most young Americans want to lead a / an (DEPEND) life at the age of twenty.
45. (NEW) energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free.
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: (5.0 points)
46. Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Venice city, they can take away with
A B
C D
47. The news of the negotiations for a peace treaty between the two Presidents were received with mixed emotions by
A B C
48. If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now.
A B C D
49. The Girls Scouts, found by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, has grown to a current membership of more than
50. Americans annually import more than $ 3 billion worthy of Italian clothing, jewelry, and shoes.
A B C D
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points)
These days in business, people have to face many challenging questions when designing and implementing
new projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue which has to be faced is whether it is possible to
introduce new technology without destroying the local environment.
Economic (51) __________and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies. It is
unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between (52)
__________the project or protecting the environment. However, by taking environmental considerations (53)
__________at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce any impacts on local plants and animals.
For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of a power transmission
line without disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project was carried out with (54)
__________disturbance last summer. What may surprise many business people is the fact that this consideration for
local wildlife did not in any way (55) __________down the project. Indeed, the necessary advance planning (56)
__________with local knowledge and advanced technology, (57) __________that the project was actually completed
ahead of schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (58) __________to do so two months earlier.
CEL is one of those companies which is (59) __________ to the principle of environmental conservation. Many
other companies have yet to be (60) __________ of the importance of balancing the needs of people with those of the
environment. However, it may be the only realistic way forward.
II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words provided in the box, choose the most suitable for
each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use (5 points).
A. But C. bad E. help G. benefit
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or
renting videos. But is this necessarily a (61) __________ thing? For years, newspaper reports have been saying that
(63) __________, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain
skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games make the brain work harder in certain ways, like imagining
sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly means
that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.
Social skills may (64) __________, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games
such as “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this
helps them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than giving up
computer games, perhaps young people (65) __________ to spend more time on them?
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question (10 points).
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big
news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment.
Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is “ Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and
expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box
and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and reuse
cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break,
many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a
customer buys high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In
the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to
manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty
the bottles, they can return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then
fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles
for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from
throwaway bottles.
The third step is to recycle. Spent motor oil cans can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are costly to
make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours.
When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources.
67. The word “sensitive” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________
C. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
71. The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because__________
C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D. returned bottles are few
72. The word “practice” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________
73. The energy used to make a can is __________the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
74. The word “precious” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to__________.
D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it (5 points).
76. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the past few years.
- There .............................................................................................................................................................
- It ....................................................................................................................................................................
80. We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for his contribution to the cause of the national liberation.
II. Use the suggested words and phrases below to make complete sentences of a passage(10 points).
81. Come / enjoy / three hundred years / history / single day!
82. Highfield House / one / Britain's finest old buildings / attractive / well-kept gardens / good view / beautiful North
Norfolk coast.
84. Now / however / this classic 18th century hall / living museum / full /art / history.
85. There / so many attractions / from beautiful rooms / peaceful picnic places / by / lake.
87. Enjoy / guided tour / House / start / the grandeur of the entrance / carry on through / various rooms.
88. tour / House / end / old kitchen / where valuable antique tools / display.
III. It is said that modern technology makes it easier for students to learn. Do you agree or disagree with the
statement? Write an essay of about 180 – 200 words to support your opinion (10 points)