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ARTICLES Language, brain and disability

It has often been remarked that we come to appreciate
1. (2006) ‘_________ lemon originated in___________ _____ unique complexity and function of language only
China and spread south to ___________ Malaysian when it starts to go wrong. This happens daily in many
islands and west to ___________ India.’ small ways - when we detect ambiguity, express ourselves
A) A / the / the / X incoherently, or speak at cross-purposes. Less commonly,
B) X / X / X / X it happens in _____ dramatic and devastating manner, in
C) The / the / the / the _____ form of language disability. Those who find it
D) A / the / X / X difficult or impossible to communicate, on account of
E) The / X / the / X some physical, psychological, or other disability, face
_____ frustrating, isolated, and uncertain future, in which
2. (2013) ‘Diplomatics, from ______ Greek diploma their disability is often not recognized, and community
(folded), is ____ study of legal and administrative support services may be inaccessible or absent. Drawing
documents of all kinds. Most attention has been paid attention to ______ existence and extent of language
to ______ public documents of monarchs, emperors, disability is thus _____important role for any
and popes, which are usually classified separately encyclopedia of language.
from_____ many varieties of private documents that (Adapted from: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of language)
exist.’ A) the / a / the / a / the / an
(CRYSTAL, David (2010). The Cambridge B) the / a / — / a / an / the
Encyclopedia of Language. Cambridge University C) a /the / a / — / the / an
Press). D) a / the / — / the / — / the
The blanks of this excerpt can be adequately filled by: E) an / a / the / — / the / an
A) the – the – X – the.
B) the – a – the – X 6. (2018) Which option is INCORRECT?
C) a – a – the – the A) She has been to a university in Australia.
D) the – the – the –the B) They have to wear an uniform to work.
E) a – a – X – X C) He is such a young man.
D) The boss will be back in an hour.
3. (2015) Choose the correct alternative to complete the E) That is a humid area of the city.
sentences below.
I - Simon is in ______ prison because he didn’t pay his 7. (2021) Mark the correct option to complete the
taxes. excerpt below.
II - You have made ____ very good progress. Oil spill reported at Golden Ray wreck site
III - We didn’t have time to visit ____ Louvre when we I- __________ Unified Command in charge of II- disposal
were in Paris. of III- ________wreck in Golden Ray reported IV-
IV - I’ve always wanted to visit ____ Netherlands. _________oil spill which V- __________ workers were
A) a / a / the / the attempting to contain both VI- water and along VII
B) --- / --- / the / the coastline of St. Simons Sound.
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D) --- / a / --- / a A) I-The/II-the/III-a/IV-__ /V-__ /VI-a/VII-the
E) a / --- / --- / the B) I-The/II-the/III-the/IV-an/V-the/VI-the/VII-the
C) I-The/II-__/III-the/IV-the/V-the/VI-__/VI-a
4. (2017) Which alternative is correct? D) I-__ /II-__/III-the/IV-__/V-___/VI-__/VII-the
A) I visited the United Kingdom and the Brazil two years E) I-__ /II-a/III-a/IV-an/V-the/VI-the/VIII–a
ago.
B) The Bahamas is a group of islands in the West Indies. NOUNS/ PLURALS/ QUANTIFIERS
C) Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
D) The coast of the country is bathed by Atlantic Ocean. 8. (2005) “Psychologists say kids are being robbed of
E) My brother likes seaside, but I prefer mountain time they need for connecting with their parents and
siblings”.
5. (2018) Choose the correct sequence to complete the A) colleagues
text below. B) partners
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C) relatives Unfortunately, he had __________ friends.
D) friends Could you possibly give me ___________ help?
E) brother or sister A) a little / a few / few / little
B) a little / a few / little / little
9. (2006) ‘We should use ____________________ time C) a little / few / few / a little
we have available to discuss John’s proposal.’ D) little / few / little / a little
A) the much E) little / a few / few / a little
B) the little
C) a few 15. (2011) Which pair of words below contains countable
D) a little nouns:
E) the little of A) news / bread
B) advice / music
10. (2007) At the cafeteria Susan offers Lucy something C) weather / equipment
to drink. D) vocabulary / baggage
Susan: “ Would you like ____________tea?” E) paper / illness
Lucy: “ Yes, please.”
A) some 16. (2013) All the following statements are grammatically
B) any correct EXCEPT:
C) many A) Lots of us think it’s time for vacation.
D) much B) A lot of time is needed to learn a foreign language.
E) little C) There is not a lot meat left.
D) Lots of patience is needed , too.
11. (2010) Respectively, the plural forms of “hero”, E) A lot of my friends want to take a trip abroad.
”louse”, “ox” and “cactus” are:
A) heros, louses, oxen, cactuses. 17. (2014) Which sentence is grammatically correct?
B) heros, lice, oxen, cacti. A) I think I would enjoy a city life.
C) heroes, louses, oxen, cacti. B) You’ve made a very good progress.
D) heroes, louses, oxen, cactuses. C) We are having a terrible weather.
E) heroes, lice, oxen, cacti. D) A child needs plenty of love.
E) What a nonsense!
12. (2011) Which of the alternatives below is
grammatically correct in English: 18. (2014) Which sentence is correct?
A) “I didn’t go to any of lectures.” A) The news today are very bad.
B) A: “What day shall I come?” B: “Any.” B) The aircraft are being refuelled.
C) A: “Which newspaper would you like?” B: “It doesn’t C) The staff is on strike.
matter. Everyone.” D) Too many mathematics are usually taught in schools.
D) “On the newsstand, there weren’t magazines of no E) He picked up the dice and threw them again.
kind.”
E) A: “How much money have you gotten?” B: “None.” 19. (2014) Complete the sentences with too many, too
much or enough. Then, choose the correct
13. (2011) The indefinite article can be appropriately alternative.
used in: 1 - I've been to rather __________ parties recently.
A) _____ information 2 - You're spending far ________ time on your computer.
B) _____ wool 3 - Stop. You're asking me _______ questions.
C) _____ furniture 4 - Help! I've got _________ luggage.
D) _____ eggs 5 – Oh, sorry, I didn't call you. I didn't have _________
E) _____ hypothesis time.
A) too many – too much – too many– too much - enough
14. (2011) Choose the option which completes the B) too much – enough – too many – too much – too
sentences below correctly: much
It is ________ use trying to change her mind. C) enough – enough – too much - enough – too many
Slowly, ___________children began coming to school. D) too many – too much – enough – too much – enough
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E) too much – too many – enough – enough – enough E) I don’t have some money.
20. (2015) Choose the correct alternative. 26. (2018) Choose the only alternative which is correct.
A) self/selfies; half/halfs; species/species; man/men A) This gin and tonic isn’t very strong, is it?
B) calf/calfs; photo/photos; child/children; lady/ladies B) A lot of social problems is caused by unemployment.
C) church/churches; box/boxes; negro/negros; bus/buses C) A couple of my friends plans to open a new restaurant.
D) penny/pence; louse/lice; tornado/tornadoes; D) Half of his students doesn’t understand a word he says.
volcano/volcanos E) A serious problem in our garden are wasps.
E) ox/oxen; goose/geese; child/children; tomato/tomatos
27. (2018) Which option is correct?
21. (2015) Choose the option that contains only nouns. A) I think neither answer is right. Please, try again.
A) Absentee, craftsmanship, golden, confusion B) There isn’t many time left to develop the project.
B) Assistant, friendliness, kindness, frosty C) She doesn’t need nothing else to finish the course.
C) Adhesive, mindful, backwards, slowly D) Each member of the club have to undergo tests.
D) Wisdom, amazement, ammunition, cruelty E) Both of us didn’t speak again until we arrived home.
E) Heroic, wooden, poetic, clockwise
28. (2019) Which option is correct?
22. (2016) Choose the correct option. A) A new disease is affecting much cattle.
A) Dominoes is not played by many younger people these B) Tell the boys to blow their nose.
days. C) Let me give you an advice.
B) Where have you left your luggages? D) Where are those ten pounds I lent you?
C) I found many informations about this city. E) A couple of my friends plan to open a new store.
D) Our rubbishes get collected on Thursdays.
E) I can’t stand doing all these houseworks. 29. (2020) Which word DOES NOT follow the same plural
rule applied to the word "nationalities" in the text?
23. (2017) Mark the correct option. A) Enemy
A) Many cattle are suffering from a serious disease. B) Activity
B) The police is looking for a dark-haired man in his C) Country
twenties. D) Theory
C) Too many mathematics are usually taught in schools. E) Delay
D) Her jeans is too tight at the hips.
E) Where are those five pounds I lent you? 30. (2020) In "A merchant navy or merchant marine is the
fleet of merchant vessels [... ]. ", the word fleet
24. (2017) Which sentences are grammatically correct? means:
I- He goes running in all weathers. A) Union
II- I have difficulties in remembering faces. B) Team
III- Do you think we have much chance of catching the C) Group
train? D) Category
IV- He speaks an excellent English. E) Company
V- We’ve bought three groceries.
A) Only I and IV 31. (2021) Which option corresponds to the sentences
B) Only I and III that are grammatically correct?
C) Only II and IV I) Sue kissed them each on the forehead.
D) Only III and V II) My niece has lost nearly each friend she had.
E) Only II and V III) I can write with any hand.
IV) They each said what they thought.
25. (2017) Which alternative is correct? V) Paul didn't get on with either parent.
A) He is selling a two-person tent. A) I, III and V
B) It is important to follow the postgraduates regulations. B) II, IV and V
C) I need this plier to fix the machine. C) I, III and IV
D) She paid me twenty dollars, now she owes me other D) I,IV and V
twenty dollars. E) I,II Hand IV
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PRONOUNS/ GENITIVE E) each other/ themselves/ oneself
32. (2004) Choose the alternative that best completes 37. (2013) In which sentence below can you leave out the
the dialog below. relative pronoun?
Tom: ‘Do you always get good marks on _______ A) Last week I met some people who were born in the
examinations ?’ USA.
John: ‘Yes, I do. I guess it’s because I do _________ B) The film which we saw yesterday was very interesting.
homework assignments and study a little every day.’ C) That’s the restaurant where Carol works.
Tom: ‘How about Anne? Are _______ grades good too ?’ D) My sister, who is 31 years old, got married in July.
John: ‘Yes, She’s very smart and enjoys studying hard.’ E) I didn’t get what I wanted for my birthday.
A) your – mine – hers
B) your – me – yours 38. (2014) Choose the alternative where the pronoun can
C) yours – mine – your correctly be omitted.
D) your – my – her A) Do Exercise 1, which is very easy.
E) your – my – hers B) Have you read the letter which I sent you?
C) She lives in a house which was built by her father.
33. (2004) Choose the best answer to complete the D) The man who gave me the book was the librarian.
sentence . E) These walls are all that remain of the city.
‘The widow shot ____________ by accident.’
A) yourself 39. (2015) Choose the correct option.
B) himself A) I wish the children had a garden which to play in.
C) itself B) Susan has written a book of which I've forgotten the
D) herself name.
E) myself C) It is I who is responsible for the planning.
D) This is the woman that Bob said that could show you
34. (2006) ‘Lucy’s brothers earn ___________ living the office.
working for the government while ____________ E) The man for who I work is very sick.
father earns ______________ as a dentist.’
A) her / her / his 40. (2015) Say if the sentences below are C (correct) or I
B) her / their / his (incorrect).
C) her / their / yours ( ) This is my sister Jane, whom you met last week.
D) their / their / yours ( ) She remarried six months later, what surprised
E) their / her / his everyone.
( ) I visited Mr. Rogers, whose son I used to go to school
35. (2008) Typhoon “Ida” left a trail of destruction in with.
___________ wake. It swept the country from coast ( ) He doesn’t like the people with who he works.
to coast. The correct sequence is:
A) mine A) (I) (C) (C) (I)
B) ours B) (C) (C) (I) (C)
C) his C) (C) (I) (C) (I)
D) hers D) (C) (I) (I) (C)
E) its E) (I) (I) (I) (C)
36. (2010) Choose the correct option to complete the 41. (2015) In which sentence ‘it’ is not correctly used?
gaps: A) I can not bear it to see women crying.
The opponents had spent long hours preparing B) She found it strange being in that flat.
________________ to fight _______________ but the C) We owe it to society to help those who need help.
battle _______________ didn’t take long. D) I take it that you won't be working tomorrow.
A) one another/ them / by itself E) I'll leave it to John to let them know.
B) themselves/ one another / itself
C) itself/ each other/ oneself 42. (2016) Choose the option that correctly completes
D) them/ each other/ by itself the text below, respectively.
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“______ half-past twelve next day Lord Henry Wotton E) She frequently goes to conferences now.
strolled from Curzon Street over to the Albany to call on
his uncle, Lord Fermor, a genial if somewhat rough- 47. (2007) The lecture we’ve attended was not good. It
mannered old bachelor, ______ the outside world called was quite ____________, and the audience was
selfish, ______ it derived no particular benefit from him, ____________.
but ______ was considered generous by Society as he fed A) amusing / amused
the people who amused him.” B) bored / boring
(WILDE, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray. Collins C) amused / amusing
Classics.) D) boring / bored
A) On / which / nonetheless / that E) interesting / interested
B) About / where / notwithstanding / which
C) In / who / instead / whom 48. (2009) The suffix "ly" forms adverbs of manner from
D) At / whom / because / who adjectives as, for example, in: caIm (adjective) caImIy
E) Around / that / consequently / which (adverb of manner). Which of the adjectives below
DOES NOT follow this rule?
43. (2017) Choose the correct sentence. A) quick
A) I saw a girl who hair was blue. B) fast
B) Mr. Smith, which has never smiled, seems very happy C) fine
today. D) quiet
C) He got fired again, what surprised everybody. E) Exquisite
D) The girl who I gave the form to was very nervous.
E) It was like a dream from that I feared I would wake 49. (2009) In the sentence "There was a lengthy pursuit,
sooner or later. over seven hours", there is a word formed by the
suffix "y". In which option below the word is formed
44. (2021) Which statement is NOT correct? by the same suffix?
A) Three hours” waterway blockage. A) lately
B) Whale and elephant's habitat put at risk. B) mostly
C) UN Environment's data is available. C) fury
D) Brazil's and Africa’s great coastal areas. D) ally
E) Environmentalist's analysis is optimistic. E) healthy
ADJECTIVES/ ADVERBS / PREFIXES / SUFFIXES 50. (2010) In which option all the suffixes are correctly
used?
45. (2006) ‘In London there are lots of streets with the A) “insensitive” / “inexpected” / “inlegible” / “unpolite”
same name and it’s very _____________ if you are a B) “insensitive” / “unexpected” / “unlegible” / unpolite”
tourist. Another problem is that it’s a huge place. We C) “insensitive” / “unexpected” / “illegibie” / “impolite”
walked everywhere on our last trip and we were D) “insensitive” / ‘unexpected” / “unlegible” / “impolite”
_____________________ at the end of each day. But E) “insensitive” / “inexpected” / “illegible” / “impolite”
it’s an ______________ city, with so much to do.’
A) confused / exhaust / excited 51. (2013) The prefix un as in ‘unclear’ is used correctly in
B) confusing / exhausted / exciting all alternatives EXCEPT:
C) confuse / exhausting / exciting A) unconscious
D) confusing / exhaust / excited B) uninteresting
E) confused / exhausted / excited C) unfold
D) undetermined
46. (2007) Choose the appropriate synonymous sentence E) Unexpensive
to:
“She seldom goes to conferences now”. 52. (2015) In lines 2 – 3: “(…) and despite an unresolved
A) She almost goes to conferences now. lawsuit that has delayed the project (...)”, the word in
B) She often goes to conferences now. bold is formed by the prefix 'un'. In which option
C) She hardly ever goes to conferences now. below the word is not correctly formed by the same
D) She regularly goes to conferences now. prefix ?
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A) unfinished II. Since then, every time I felt stressed, _____ aligned, or
B) unfasten dissatisfied, I would refer back to them to get the source
C) unwrapped of my frustration." ·
D) undecided III. My son-in-law was talking and acting in an ____
E) Unpolite appropriate manner at the party.
IV. Crooks sometimes ____ run the police.
53. (2015) Mark the correct alternative. V. She had difficulty in writing anything but scribbles
A) She does probably not know. because she was ____ patient.
B) I won't probably be there. VI. Her latest article is quite ____ similar from the
C) I didn't judge fair. previous one.
D) He laughed silly. A) de- / dis- / in-/ out- / im- / dis-
E) The accused was charged with the crime today. B) de-/ un-/ un- / mis- / im- / un-
C) dis-/ in- / dis-/ out- / un- / un-
54. (2015) Choose the correct alternative. D) de- / dis- / in- / mis-/ im- / dis-
A) She is a young fat lady. E) dis- / mis- / un- / mis- / un-/ dis
B) It’s a new black Italian handbag.
C) It’s an American modern little house. 59. (2021) In which statement is the word well an
D) It’s a white old lovely dog. adjective?
E) It’s a philosophical old discussion. A) The injured turtle is well now.
B) The mammal was well treated.
55. (2017) Choose the correct sentence. C) Tears well in eyes when turtles are back to the sea.
A) Her breadth of knowledge is amazing. D) Well, I agree that some species are extinct.
B) David has a large respect for his teacher. E) Litter affects culture as well as economy.
C) The river is 230 meters width.
D) The driver’s behavior caused a big annoyance. COMPARATIVES / SUPERLATIVES
E) Some native English speakers measure their personal
weigh in pounds. 60. (2008) I think you drive ______________ than your
husband.
56. (2018) Which sequence completes the sentences A) careful
correctly? B) carefully
1. That man died________ he lived, fighting. C) more carefully
2. I wasn’t expecting ________ cold weather. D) more careful
3. Don’t use your plate ________ an ashtray. E) most careful
4. That’s John’s bike, unless I’m _________ mistaken.
5. They’re _________ fools. 61. (2010) Choose the option that completes the gaps
A) like - such - as - much - so below, respectively.
B) like - so - as - very - such I. She tried her __________ to ignore what he’d said.
C) as - such - as - very much - such II. We are no __________ an agreement than we were six
D) as - so - as - very much - so months ago.
E) as - such - like - very – so III. His wife’s bound to find it out ________ or ________.
IV. The more l scold her, the ________ she behaves.
57. (2018) Mark the correct alternative. A) harder / nearest / sooner / late / worse
A) Remember always what I told you. B) hardest / nearer / soon / late / worse
B) They are so kind people! C) hardest / near / sooner / later /worst
C) What nice dress! D) harder / nearest / soon / later /
D) Don’t anybody say a word. E) hardest/ nearer / sooner/ later / worse
E) How you sing beautifully!
62. (2014) Choose the alternative that correctly shows
58. (2020) Choose the option with the correct prefixes to the comparative form of the adjectives below.
complete the sentences below. far - good – bad – easy - old
I. Computing systems often deliberately _____ classify A) further - best – worst – easier – oldest
sensitive information. B) farther - better – worse – easiest - older
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C) further - better – worse – easier – elder D) This room is a lot cleaner than the other.
D) farther – best – worse – easier – oldest E) The harder I study, the least I learn.
E) farthest – better – worst – easiest – eldest
69. (2021) “They break down extremely slowly in the
63. (2014) Choose the correct alternative. marine environment, taking in excess of 400 years.”
A) He explained it all carefully, but I was not the wiser. The underlined expression means:
B) My grandmother can run twice faster than you. A) as little as possible
C) I spent more money than it was sensible yesterday. B) further than normally recommended
D) There were more people at the meeting than we had C) much less than usually expected
expected them. D) more than a particular amount
E) She was the first woman to climb that mountain solo. E) slightly greater than normal
64. (2015) Choose the correct alternative. VERB TENSES / MODAL VERBS / ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
A) Anna is the more intelligent girl in this room. VOICE / GERUND AND INFINITIVE
B) He plays best than his brother.
C) The commonest reason given for absence from school 70. (2004) In the sentence: ‘You may be wrong, but you
is flu. may be right.’, May means.
D) Would you please talk quietlier? A) permission
E) Richard is the nicer of the three brothers. B) ability
C) deduction
65. (2017) Mark the only option which is NOT D) obligation
grammatically correct. E) possibility
A) We’ve all got terrible voices, but I sing worst of all.
B) Thank you very much indeed. That is most kind of you. 71. (2004) Oh gosh! I’m fed up with ___________ on so
C) She’s the fastest player of them all. many busy streets!
D) We’re walking by far the slowest. A) drive
E) The more it is dangerous, the more I like it. B) drove
C) driving
66. (2018) Which sentences are correct? D) has driving
I - There are a lot fewer opportunities in this country. II- E) has driven
He is the nicest when he’s with children. III- He’s more
lazy than stupid. IV- He explained it all carefully, but I was 72. (2004) Martha recommended that her son
still none the wiser. V- Is this the first time for you to stay ____________ appropriately.
here? A) would have behaved
A) (I), (II) and (III) B) behaves
B) (I), (IV) and (V) C) behave
C) (II), (III) and (V) D) had behaved
D) (II), (III) and (IV) E) has behaved
E) (I), (III) and (IV)
73. (2004) Susie was watching TV when her husband
67. (2018) Which alternative IS NOT correct? _______________.
A) Could you talk more quietly? A) arrived
B) Thank you very much indeed. That is kindest of you. B) had arrived
C) The road is getting more and more sleep. C) was going to arrive
D) The more money he makes, the more useless things he D) has arrived
buys. E) would arrive
E) Can’t you drive any faster?
74. (2004) So far the President _____________.
68. (2019) Mark the correct sentence. A) has not been elected
A) There are less people living in the country nowadays. B) will never be elected
B) I have two daughters; the oldest is fifteen years old. C) would be elected soon
C) Which of these cities is furthest from London? D) had been elected
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E) would have been elected C) laying/lying
D) laying/laid
75. (2005) Lucy: “- Has Betty finished writing that letter?” E) laying/lieing
Tom: “- No, and she ____________ three hours ago”.
A) should had finished 81. (2006) ‘These machines have ________________ idle
B) should have finished since the factory closed.’
C) should to finished A) laid
D) should finished B) lied
E) should finish C) lay
D) to lay
76. (2005) The word since can be used to appropriately E) lain
fill in the blank of which sentence below?
A) “I am studying here ____________ 2004.” 82. (2006) ‘David, _____________Mr. Willcox and Mr.
B) “She has slept ____________ two hours.” Alex ___________________ the P&O Shipping
C) “They had been staying at the hotel ____________ Company in 1837?’ ‘That’s right. That was the first
many days before they decided to move year.’
to an apartment.” A) did / found
D) “Bob has worked at that big company ____________ B) has / found
he moved to Washington.” C) do / find
E) “Carol lives in Boston ____________ she was born.” D) does / found
E) have / founded
77. (2005) In: “The invention of the automobile has
changed American life in several ways”, the passive 83. (2006) ‘Alan, ___________________ the lights when
voice is: you leave the room.’
A) “American life is being changed in several ways”. A) you always to turn off
B) “American life was being changed in several ways”. B) always turned off
C) “American life is changed in several ways”. C) you always turning off
D) “American life has been changed in several ways”. D) always turn off
E) “American life would be changed in several ways”. E) always you turn off
78. (2005) “I dislike ____________ housework. I hate 84. (2006) ‘The companies are expanding their business
____________ the cooking and shopping and and they _______________ all the help they can get.
cleaning and washing up. Let`s get a maid So they ______________ several people.’
____________ all the uninteresting jobs”. A) need / are employing
A) making/doing/do B) are needing / are employing
B) making/making/to do C) needed / are employing
C) doing/doing/doing D) are to need / employed
D) doing/doing/to do E) needing / employ
E) doing/to do/doing
85. (2006) In, ‘This expedition will use a special Russian-
79. (2005) “The paint is wet because he ____________ owned ship.’, the passive voice is:
the picture”. A) A special Russian-owned ship will use by this
A) is just ending expedition.
B) just ended B) A special Russian-owned ship would use by this
C) have just ended expedition.
D) has just ending C) A special Russian-owned ship will be used by this
E) has just ended expedition.
D) A special Russian-owned ship would be used by this
80. (2005) “The housekeeper saw the birds expedition.
____________ eggs and then ____________ down”. E) A special Russian-owned ship would used by this
A) lying/laying expedition.
B) lying/lieing
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86. (2007) The problem ____________ discussed by the E) to cook/ to go / buying / to do
board of directors when it was proposed again by the
supervisors. 92. (2008) On the way home I _________Jane at the bus
A) had already stop. She __________a beautiful dress but she
B) is already _____________happy.
C) had already been (A) met – was wearing – didn’t look
D) has already (B) meet – was wearing – didn’t look
E) has already been (C) met – wore – doesn’t looked
(D) meet – is wearing – didn’t look
87. (2007) “How come Bob argued with the waiter? The (E) met – wears – doesn’t looked
food ____________awful.”
A) had better be 93. (2008) The chemist gave her the tablets, which
B) should have been _________________________ three times a day.
C) can be A) is taken.
D) must have been B) is to take.
E) ought to be C) are taking.
D) were taken
88. (2007) David had better ____________his study E) was taken.
habits if he hopes to be admitted to a good university.
A) change 94. (2008) Investors receive annually all the interest that
B) to change ________________ to their account during the year.
C) changing A) have been crediting
D) have changed B) have credited
E) changed C) has been credited
D) credited
89. (2007) The invention of the elevator by Elinsha Gray E) credits
transformed architecture. If Elinsha hadn’t invented
the elevator, skyscrapers ____________ have been 95. (2008) In the sentence "Everyone lies", the present
built. tense is being used to express a fact that will never
A) mustn’t change in time. In which of the options below is the
B) might present tense being used to express a similar idea?
C) should A) They often go to school by subway.
D) can B) Water freezes at 0° Celsius.
E) wouldn’t C) My plane leaves at 5pm tomorrow.
D) My cousin studies Computer Science.
90. (2007) The word "since" can be used to appropriately E) Joe always arrives late for work.
fill in the blank of which sentence below?
A) She is living here ____________ 1997. 96. (2008) In "I've always been drawn to the ocean”, the
B) They have worked ____________ three hours. present perfect tense was used to express
C) I have been staying at this hotel ____________ many A) an action that started in the past and still reflects in the
days before I decided to rent a house. present.
D) Frank has worked at this company ____________ he B) something that is likely to happen in the future.
moved to San Francisco. C) an event that occurred in a period of time now
E) Edward lives in New York ____________ he was born. terminated.
D) an action that is being performed at the moment of
91. (2008) Since she loves ________, she doesn’t mind speaking.
_______ to the supermarket ________ some E) a planned future action, particularly referred to a
products. She really enjoys _______ this. journey.
A) cook/ go / buying / doing
B) cooking / to go / to buy / doing 97. (2008) The sentence “Some newer appliances and
C) cooking / going / to buy / doing equipment are built by experts to run super
D) cooking / to go / to buy / do efficiently” in the active voice would be
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A) Experts built some newer appliances and equipment to D) Do a proposal/ make a scene/ do silly things/ make a
run super efficiently. review
B) Experts build some newer appliances and equipment E) Do an errand/ make fun of/ make known/ do friends
to run super efficiently.
C) To run super efficiently, some newer appliances and 101. (2009) Complete the sentences with the correct
equipment are built by experts. verb tenses:
D) Experts are building some newer appliances and I - Little __________ what problems he creates for others.
equipment to run super efficiently. II - No sooner____________ the receiver with a great sigh
E) Newer appliances and equipment run super efficiently of relief, help arrived.
because they are built by experts. III - Not for one moment __________ his integrity.
IV - Under no circumstances ___________ class.
98. (2008) Seafaring has, through history, always been A) Does he realize / he had put down / would I doubt /
one of the most dangerous occupations. Even today should you miss
that is still true. Many countries had unilateral B) Does he realize / had he put down / would I doubt /
regulations on safety (I) _____________ sea trade is should you miss
of international nature, the rules and regulations (II) C) He realizes / he had put down / will I doubt / you
_____________ be set up internationally, (III) should miss
_____________ by individual countries, to make D) He will realize / he puts down / will I doubt / should
them better overall. To improve this subject, in 1948 you miss
the basis was laid for IMO. E) He realized / he would put down / would I doubt / you
(Ship Knowledge – A Modern Encyclopedia – K. Van should miss
Dokkum 2003)
Choose the best answers in question (II) to complete the 102. (2010) Mark the correct alternative to complete
blank in the text. the sentences:
A) would rather 1) “________ the tent down on the grass and I’ll see how
B) may to put it up.”
C) must not 2) “I _________ the papers on the table.”
D) might 3) “Don’t _________ in bed all day. Get up and go to
E) had better work.”
4) “You ________ to me when you said you loved me.
99. (2009) "People must be aware of the consequences A) Lay / laid / lie / lied
of their actions. One can do whatever he pleases as B) Lay / laid / lat / had lied
long as he doesn't do harm to others. This may not be C) Lie / laid / lie / lied
followed by many people, but it certainly should. If a D) Lie / lie / lie / had lied
person has many friends, he must know this already." E) Lie / lie / lay / lied
The underlined modal verbs express:
A) advice / permission / permission / advice / obligation 103. (2010) In which sentence the gerund/ infinitive is
B) advice / ability / permission / ability / obligation not used correctly?
C) obligation / permission / possibility / advice / A) To read is an invaluable tool for an individual.
deduction B) Keep working hard and you’ll succeed!
D) obligation / ability / possibility / obligation / deduction C) You can’t forgive her for doing it to you.
E) deduction / ability / permission / obligation / obligation D) Living abroad has been his dream all along.
E) She has stopped to smoke for more than a decade.
100. (2009) Mark the alternative in which DO and
MAKE are all used correctly: 104. (2010) Mark the correct alternative to complete
A) Do a favor/ make repairs/ make amends/ make a the sentences below:
bargain 1) It’s high time you ______________ a new car.
B) Make a bid/ make a demand/ do ends meet/ make an 2) Under no circumstances ______________ cash the
entry checks.
C) Make an excuse/ make a face/ make as much as you 3) Her aunt suggested ______________ a job in a bank.
can/ make business 4) What if I _______________ tomorrow instead of this
evening?
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A) buy / we can / getting / came 1. No sooner ________ the door than I realized it was
B) buy / can we / to get / come locked.
C) bought / we can / getting / come 2. Never _________ a weaker excuse!
D) will buy / we can / to get / came 3. Only after posting the letter ________ that I had
E) bought / can we / getting / came forgotten to put on a stamp.
4. Seldom _________ given a worse performance.
105. (2011) Match the following sentences with the A) had I reached / did I hear / I remembered / the team
meaning expressed by the modal verb in each of has.
them. B) I reached / did I hear / I have remembered / the team
1. Rooms must be vacated by noon. have.
2. May I take a look at your newspaper? C) I have reached / I heard / have I remembered / has the
3. John might have borrowed his partner’s computer. team.
4. If you are going to the forest, you ought to buy some D) had I reached / have I heard / did I remember / has the
mosquito repellent. team.
5. You must be joking! E) I had reached / I had heard / I remembered / have the
A) obligation / permission / possibility / advice / team.
deduction
B) advice / ability / permission / ability / obligation 109. (2012) There was no one else at the box office. I
C) advice / permission / permission / advice / obligation _______ in a queue.
D) obligation / ability / possibility / obligation / deduction A) needn’t wait
E) deduction / ability / permission / advice / obligation B) mustn’t wait
C) needn’t have waited
106. (2011) Choose the correct option to complete the D) didn’t need to wait
sentences: E) must wait
1. Where have you been? I ______ for you for two weeks!
2. Their bus __________at 3:00 p.m. 110. (2012) I’ve lost the key. I ought __________ it in
3. Tim __________to the beach, when he heard the a safe place.
weather forecast and changed his mind. A) that I put
4. Research _____________ that excessive use of cell B) to be putting
phones may cause headaches. C) to have put
5. When the police arrived, the thieves __________. D) to put
A) have been looking / has arrived / drove / showed / had E) Put
run away
B) am looking / has arrived / was driving / has shown / has 111. (2012) Were he not busy, he ________ your
run away. cousin.
C) have been looking / has arrived / drove / has shown / A) will accompany
ran away. B) can accompany
D) have been looking / arrives / was driving / has shown / C) would accompany
had run away. D) had accompanied
E) am looking / arrives / was driving / showed / ran away. E) should accompany
107. (2011) In the sentences below, “seem” and 112. (2012) When Martin ________the car, he took it
“appear” are used correctly, except in: out for a drive.
A) It seemed like a good idea at first. A) were washing
B) I can’t appear to make her notice the events. B) had washed
C) It seems a pity, but I can’t see you this weekend. C) has washed
D) He seems younger than he is. D) washed
E) The baby appears hungry. E) was washing
108. (2011) Complete the sentences with the correct 113. (2012) We can’t go along here because the road
verb forms: is ____________.
A) been repaired
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B) being repaired 119. (2013) Choose the correct alternative.
C) repair By this time next year, my brother ______ his new car.
D) repaired A) will be paid off
E) be repair B) is paying off
C) had paid off
114. (2012) I can remember ____________ voices in D) has paid off
the middle of the night. E) will have paid off
A) to hear
B) hear 120. (2013) Mark the correct option to complete the
C) heard sentence.
D) hearing My legs are aching now because I ________ since 2
E) have heard o’clock.
A) am swimming
115. (2012) Janet was out of breath because B) swam
______________. C) swim
A) she does run D) have been swimming
B) she didn’t run E) would be swimming
C) she’s been running
D) she’s run 121. (2013) Mark the correct alternative to complete
E) she’d been running the sentence.
Max _________________ ill for three weeks. He’s still in
116. (2013) Choose the option that completes the text hospital.
below: A) had been
I had a really funny evening yesterday, Mary. I got talking B) were
to this boy in the pub, very nice-looking he was, and I C) is
could see he _________ me. He said he _________ D) was
anybody like me before, and he felt I _________ a very E) has been
unusual kind of beauty. Oh, yes? I said. Then he asked me
if I _________ a lift home, so I said no, I _________ 122. (2013) Choose the correct alternative.
hungry, so we went out for a curry. This is not installed correctly. They____________ my
A) was fancying / hadn’t ever met / had / wants / was instructions.
B) fancying / have never met / have / want / wasn’t A) must misunderstand
C) fancied / had never met / had / wanted / was B) must have misunderstood
D) fancies / have never met / haven’t / wanted / am C) should have misunderstood
E) fancied / had never met / hadn’t / wanted / was D) should misunderstand
E) may understand
117. (2013) Choose the correct alternative.
We weren’t sure ____________________ or just walk in. 123. (2014) Which sequence completes the sentences
A) should knock below?
B) to knock 1- Susan ___________ down and closed her eyes.
C) whether to knock 2- The boss ____________ the papers on the table.
D) whether knock 3- Don’t _____________ in bed all day. Get up and do
E) whether knocking some work.
4- The lake ___________ beyond this hill.
118. (2013) Choose the correct option. A) laid – laid – lay - lies
I’m going to have the car _______ tomorrow morning. B) laid – lay – lay - lies
A) repaired C) lay – laid – lie - lies
B) repairs D) laid – lay – lie - lays
C) repair E) lay – lay – lie -lays
D) repairing
E) is repairing 124. (2014) Which sentence IS NOT correct?
A) She went and got him from the station.
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B) I am going to try and eat something. B) is got – have being made – will understand - will be
C) Be sure and ask Uncle Sam about the vegetables. changed – kill – is being affected
D) She tried and ate something, but she couldn’t manage. C) gets - is made – won't be understood – is being
E) Hurry up and open the door. changed - are being killed – was affected
D) is got - are made – will understand – will change – is
125. (2014) Choose the alternative that correctly killed – affects
completes the sentences below. E) has been getting – has been made – won't be
1 - She ____ be married, she isn't old enough. understood – will change – are killed – is affected
2 - Listen, children, you ____ finish the essay now if you
don't want to. 128. (2015) Say if the sentences below are C (correct)
3 - The neighbors ______ be at home, I saw the light on in or I (incorrect).
their bedroom. ( ) He’s used to run 5 kilometers every day.
4 - You ___ take a taxi. There's a good bus service. ( ) Last year, I use to study harder than I do now.
5 - Look at that sign. You _____ park here. ( ) Sam used to sleeping 12 hours a day when he was a
A) can- have to – can't - ought to – shouldn't teenager.
B) can't – should – don't have to – shouldn't – mustn't ( ) I’m sorry. I´m not used to staying up so late.
C) isn't allowed to – ought to – don't have to – should – The correct sequence is:
don't have to A) (I) (I) (I) (C)
D) can't – don't have to – must – don't have to – aren't B) (C) (C) (I) (C)
allowed to C) (I) (C) (C) (I)
E) must – can't – have to – mustn't – don't have to D) (C) (I) (I) (C)
E) (I) (C) (I) (I)
126. (2014) Read an extract of a news report and
decide which verb correctly completes the sentences. 129. (2015) Complete the sentences with the correct
Then, choose the correct alternative. verb tenses.
“Drivers on a Chinese motorway in Sichuan had to stop 1. Little ____________ how inconvenient he can be.
suddenly because an ostrich ________ along the road. It 2. Not until she received the call _______________
________ to belong to a Mr Liu, or Meishan, who relieved.
________ that the ostrich ________ away when he 3. Not for one moment _____________ your honesty.
________ it.” 4. Under no circumstances _______________ class.
A) ran – was turning out – was explaining – ran – fed A) does he realize/ she had breathed/ would I doubt/
B) was running – turned out – explained – was running – should you miss.
was feeding B) does he realize/ did she breathe/ would I doubt/ should
C) was running – turned out – explained – ran – was you miss
feeding C) he realizes/ did she breath/ I would doubt/ you should
D) ran – turned out – was explaining – was running – was miss
feeding D) he will realize/ she breathed/ I would doubt/ should
E) ran – was turning out – explained – was running – fed you miss
E) he realized/ she would breathe/ would I doubt/ you
127. (2014) Choose the sequence that correctly should miss
completes the sentences below.
1- The UK ____ less than 2% of its gas from Russia. 130. (2015) Choose the correct alternative to
2- Several agreements ________to try to reduce water complete the sentences below.
pollution. I – I can’t afford _____ for all your expenses.
3- Some political measures ______ for many years. II – He enjoys ______ on the weekends.
4- You should take a coat and an umbrella. I heard the III – After many frustrated attempts, I finally managed
weather _______later. _______ him stay.
5- Thousands of people _____ every year in storms and IV – You should always put on sunscreen before ______
hurricanes. to the beach.
6- Climate change ______ the weather all over the world. A) paying / sailing / making / going
A) gets – have been made – won't be understood - will B) paying / sailing / to make / to go
change – are killed – is affecting C) pay / to sail / made / going
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D) to pay / sailing / to make / going A) have looked
E) to pay / to sail / making / to go B) had looked
C) have been looking
131. (2016) Which sequence of verbs completes the D) had been looking
sentences below? E) looking
I- The house ______ much more attractive by the new
owners. 136. (2016) Choose the option that correctly
II- John ______ as a sort of clown. completes the two sentences below, respectively.
III- Politics ______ the art of the possible. I- I ______ his insults patiently.
V- Nobody understood why she ______ their II- She ______ three children in six years.
engagement. III- The king’s body was ______ away to the cathedral.
V- She’s worried about ______ careful enough with her IV- Hundreds of children are ______ deaf each year.
translation. A) bear / born / bored / borne
A) has being made / would see / is / breaks off / not been B) bored / born / bored / born
B) has been made / was seen / is / broke off / not having C) bore / bore / borne / born
been D) bored / borne / born / borne
C) made / had been seen / are / would break off / not to E) bear / bears / beared / beared
be
D) is made / could be seen / are / doesn’t break off / not 137. (2017) Choose the correct sentence.
being A) Pancho is always happy to offer advise if you ask him
E) had made / sees / is / had broken off / being for it.
B) Teachers always advice parents to emphasize studying
132. (2016) Choose the correct option. at home.
A) The bad weather prevented me to go. C) My doctor adviced me to go to the gym more often.
B) I object to be treated like this. D) John has a bad habit of offering unsolicited advice.
C) Would you mind to open the door? E) Sarah will advice the city council that the deadline
D) I meant to have called you, but I forgot. might need to be extended.
E) You should avoid to make mistakes.
138. (2017) Mark the correct alternative.
133. (2016) Choose the word that correctly completes A) All his bags were robbed of him.
the sentence. B) I handed to my sister the bottle.
I am not worried about the test. I ______ enough to pass. C) l am going to treat myself to a new dress.
A) learnt D) He claimed that he had been deprived from his
B) have learnt freedom.
C) learn E) Her grandmother made a lovely scarf to me.
D) had learnt
E) learned 139. (2017) Choose the correct alternative.
A) You’ll soon get used to live abroad.
134. (2016) Mark the correct option to complete the B) She is talking about to move to the countryside.
sentence below. C) I look forward to hear from you.
I've just finished reading a short story called “Dangerous”. D) I used to playing cards when I was a kid.
It's about a woman who ______ her husband because she E) l am used to doing the dishes.
doesn't want to lose him.
A) was killing 140. (2017) Mark the correct alternative.
B) killed A) We had better not to call him today.
C) kill B) I ought to read this book, oughtn’t I?
D) is killing C) John is eighteen, so his sister must to be twenty.
E) kills D) I suggested she added this book to the list, and she
finally would.
135. (2016) Mark the correct alternative. E) Last year I lived with my boyfriend but I knew I can live
When I saw a diamond necklace in a local jewelry store, I with my parents again at any time.
knew it was exactly what I ______ for.
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141. (2018) Choose the correct alternative to ___________from beneath the berth fender and
complete the text below. ________________ on the OS causing his death.
About a year ago, two sisters ______ at a local Virginia (Abridged from https://safety4sea.com/fatal-accident-
Beach tea shop on a beautiful summer afternoon sipping mooring-operation-deck/)
delicious bubble tea, sharing laughs and enjoying each A) was stuck / being / bounced off / hit
other's company, unsure of when they might see each B) is stuck / is / bounces off / hit
other again. Both sisters ______the Navy in January 2014, C) would stick / would be / bounced off / hits
leaving for basic training only two weeks apart. Since D) is sticking / was / is bounced off / hit
then, they ______assigned to different duty stations, E) had stuck / was being / was bounced off / hit
making it difficult to find time to see each other.
(Adapted from: http://www.navy.mil) 146. (2019) Which option is correct to complete the
A) were / joined / were sentences below?
B) have been / have joined / have been 1- My sister heard him_______ down the stairs.
C) had been / joined / will be 2- She heard the bomb_________.
D) were / had joined / have been 3- The teacher saw the notebook ________ on the table.
E) have been / had joined / will be 4- Justice must not only be done, it must be to be done.
5 - I could see my nephew______ on the bus.
142. (2018) Which is the correct sequence to complete A) go / explode / lie / seen / get
the sentences below? B) gone / exploding / lie / saw / get
1.______ all your money on clothes is not good. C) went / explode / lying / seeing / getting
2 .1 don’t think this article deserves_____. D) going / explode / lying / seen / getting
3. I’m afraid of______ sick during the trip. E) goes / exploding / lying / seen / getting
4. It’s easy______deceived by fake news.
A) Spending / read / to get / be 147. (2019) Which is the correct way to complete the
B) To spend / to read / getting / being paragraph below?
C) Spending / reading / getting / to be Netflix______9.6 million new subscribers in the first three
D) To spend / to be reading/to get / be months of the year even as it increased prices and faced
E) To spend / to read / get / being competition from rivals including Amazon and Apple. The
streaming video-service now ______ nearly 149 million
143. (2018) Choose the correct alternative. subscribers worldwide. Since it _____ public in 2002,
A) The soup is delicious. I’ve done it with garlic. Netflix shares ______about 29%.
B) Every month she does the accounts. (Abridged from https://www.bbc.com)
C) Could you make the shopping for me? A) added / has / has gone / have increased
D) This is the best decision you’ve ever done. B) added / has / went / have increased
E) Would you make me a favor? C) has added / has / has gone / have increased
D) has added / is having / went / increased
144. (2018) Choose the correct option. E) has added / is having / went / increased
By the time we get there, the party______________ .
A) would have already started 148. (2019) Which of the following sentences
B) will have already started expresses probability?
C) is already starting A) Angela is not as efficient as she ought to be.
D) had already started B) People living in this area must be immunized.
E) have already started C) You should drink at least 1 liter of water a day.
D) She left early, so she should be here at any time.
145. (2019) Choose the correct alternative to E) One mustn't smoke at hospitals or health centers.
complete the paragraph below.
Fatal accident during mooring operation on deck 149. (2019) Analyze the sentences and choose the
During the mooring operation, the forward spring line option which is grammatically correct.
_________________ beneath the berth fender and I. I heard that she's looking forward to visit you.
________________ tightened up without awareness of II. She wanted that everyone understood her.
the risk. Suddenly, the taut rope ________ III. If you can't sleep, try taking sleeping pills.
IV. I'll never forget visiting Paris for the first time.
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V. Remember locking the door on the way out. D) I- are / II - is / IlI - are / IV- is / V-—are
A) (I) and (II) E) I- is / II- is / III -is / IV- are / V—are
B) (II) and (III)
C) (III) and (IV) 154. (2021) Mark the correct option to complete the
D) (II) and (IV) text below.
E) (IV) and (V) A chemical-laden cargo ship is sinking off the coast of Sri
Lanka, sparkling fears of an environmental disaster
150. (2020) In "Also, human error on the part of the The Singapore-registered X-Press Pearl I- ________ on
pilot of the tugboat can also lead to unwanted and fire for almost two weeks before the blaze II- _________
unexpected tugboat mishaps.", the word in bold this week. Hundreds of tonnes of oil from fuel tanks III-
expresses: _________ into the sea, IV- ____________nearby marine
A) Obligation life. The Sri Lankan and Indian navies V- _________jointly
B) Suggestion over the past days in an attempt VI- ________ the fire and
C) Prohibition VI- _________ the ship from breaking and sinking.
D) Possibility (Adapted from https://www.bbc.com>news>word...)
E) Permission A) I - has been / II- has been put out / III - leaked / IV - to
devastate / V - worked / VI - to put out / VII - had
151. (2020) Mark the option which corresponds · to prevented
the grammatically correct sentences. B) I - has been / II- was put out / III - had leaked / IV -
I - I gather you've had some problems with our secretary. devastating / V - have worked / VI- putting out / VII -
II - Are you having a headache? preventing
III - Hadn't you better check to see if the baby is all right? C) I- had been / II- was put out / III- could leak / IV-
IV - She knows Jacob since 1981. devastating / V- had worked / VI- to put out / VII -
V - I'd rather to stay here than to go out tonight. prevent
A) I and V D) I - had been / II - put out / III- could have leaked / IV-
B) II and III devastating / V- have worked / VI - to put out / VII - to
C) IV and V prevent
D) I and III E) I- was / II - put out / HI - were leaking / IV- devastating
E) II and IV / V - had worked / VI - to put out / VII – preventing
152. (2020) Choose the correct option. QUESTION TAGS / (IN)DIRECT SPEECH
A) A number of serious accusations have been done 155. (2010) Choose the option with the correct tag
against her. questions for the sentences below.
B) Clara did an unexpected announcement this morning. 1) Come here _________________?
C) A weekend in the countryside would do you good. 2) Let’s talk, _______________?
D) He did wild claims about being able to predict the 3) I’m late, ________________?
future. 4) Don’t close your eyes, _______________?
E) She ought to do a will. A) won’t you / won’t we / aren’t / do you
B) won’t you / shall we / aren’t I / do you
153. (2021) Mark the correct option to complete the C) will you /shall we / aren’t I / will you
statements below. D) will you / won’t we / am I not / will you
I - Brazilian people ______ responsible for litter E) will you / shan’t we / am I not / do you
discarded.
II - Shipping debris ________too. 156. (2011) Choose the option with the correct tag
III - Cattle _______ as important as marine species. questions for the sentences below.
IV -The police __________ investigating crime against the 1. You weren’t listening, ____________________?
environment. 2. She doesn’t know him, __________________?
V - New statistics on marine litter decrease ______ not 3. I’m a bit overweight, _____________________?
reliable. 4. Don’t open your eyes, ____________________?
A) I- is / II - are / IIl - are / IV-is / V – is A) weren’t you / does she / aren’t I / do you
B) B) I- are / II -is / IIl - is / IV - are / V - is B) were you / doesn’t she / aren’t I / do you
C) I- are / l - is/ IlI - are / IV-—are / V—are C) were you / does she / aren’t I / will you
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D) weren’t you / doesn’t she / am I not / do you weeks or months, according to Maersk, the world's
E) were you / doesn’t she / am I not / do you biggest shipping company.
“We will see ripple effects continuing into the second
157. (2012) ‘Could I help you, sir?’ half of May,” Lars Mikael Jensen, head of Maersk's Global
‘Would you be so kind as to tell me how much ________?’ Ocean Network, told The Financial Times.
A) does this CD player cost The Ever Given, which is among the world’s largest
B) this CD player costs container ships, was lodged in the canal for six days,
C) cost this CD player effectively closing one of the world’s most important
D) is the cost of this CD player trade routes.
E) cost is the CD player The Ever Given was operated by the Taiwan based
shipping company Evergreen Group. The ship was freed
158. (2012) Mark the correct alternative. on March 29.
I - Let’s start the presentation, ___________? Maersk predicted knock-on effects from the blockage.
II - Nobody phoned, __________? In an updated press advisory posted on Thursday, the
III - Don’t open your books, ______________? company said it was pleased to see that the queue waiting
IV - There is a nice restaurant near here, ___________? at the canal was rapidly diminishing.
A) won’t we/ did they/ do you/ is there “For each day that passes we are getting a clearer
B) will we/ didn’t they/ don’t you/ isn’t there picture of what this incident means for our customers,”
C) shall we/ did they/ do you/ isn’t there the company said.
D) shall we/ did they/ will you/ isn’t there Maersk said about 50 ships had been delayed for about
E) will we/ didn’t they/ will you/ is there a week because of the blockage. Some of those ships
waited on either end of the canal, while others were
159. (2013) There are two options for the sentences redirected around the Cape of Good Hope.
below, choose the ONLY one that both options are The effects of those delays will be felt in ports around
possible. the world, the company said. Its advisory warned that
A) The doctors (advised / persuaded) that I should rest for delays may vary by location. Busy ports and terminals
3 months. may not have berths for ships arriving outside their
B) The police (assured / promised) local residents that originally scheduled: windows. The company previously
everything possible was being done to catch the car said shipping backlog may take months to unravel.
thieves. “Even when the canal gets reopened, the ripple effects
C) A spokesperson for the company (reminded / warned) on global capacity and equipment are significant and the
that there may be delays on the railways this summer due blockage has already triggered a series of further
to major engineering work. disruptions and backlog in global shipping that could take
D) Russian scientists (have shown / have convinced) that weeks, possibly months, to unravel,” Maersk said in a
honey can prevent the growth of bacteria. statement back when the Ever Given was still lodged in
E) Jack (told / promised) that he would be home before the canal.
midnight. (Adapted from https://www.businessinsider.com
maersk-ever-givensuez-canal-blockage-economic-
160. (2019) Which sentence is correct? fallout-late-may-2021-4)
A) She said she had observed problems in her class. In “The company previously said shipping backlog may
B) She told to her boss that she would leave. take months to unravel”, the company
C) She told she would buy the books herself. A) had stated about the period of time that might have
D) She asked John where did he travel on vacation. been taken to carry through the accumulated amount of
E) She asked John whether was he married. shipping work.
B) had assumed that a period of months might have been
161. (2021) Maersk, the world’s largest shipping taken in order to have the shipping activities rearranged.
company, says the Suez Canal blockage’s economic C) had commented that it might take months to start
fallout will continue into second half of May again the great amount of shipping work.
Kevin Shalvey D) had pronounced on the amount of time that might be
Apr 11, 2021, 9:01 AM taken so that all shipping work is brought down.
Fallout from the Ever Given's time lodged in the Suez E) had said that it might take a long period until the
Canal will “ripple” through the economy for the next few quantity of shipping work gets its volume increased.
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CONDITIONALS D) would come
E) can come
162. (2004) If my boss had not phoned the police on
the spot, the thief _____________. 168. (2011) Choose the correct alternative to
A) would get away with it complete the following sentence:
B) got away with it “If she hadn’t been so bad-tempered, I _________ her.”
C) should got away with it A) shall have married
D) would have gotten away with it B) ought to have married
E) has gotten away with it C) might have married
D) will have married
163. (2006) ‘The loan ______________ back if they E) must have married
hadn’t been held up last week.’
A) would have paid 169. (2012) Choose the correct alternative.
B) would pay I - I wish you _____________ all the water! I’m thirsty.
C) would have been paid II - If you hadn’t helped me, I ___________ the task so
D)will have paid easily.
E) will be paid III - If you __________ me back, I wouldn’t have to borrow
money from my parents.
164. (2008) If he hadn´t been shoved, there would IV - If it ________________ for the goalkeeper, our team
never have been a fight. would have lost.
A) So he was, but there wasn´t a fight. A) didn’t drink/ wouldn’t finish/ had paid/ weren’t
B) But he wasn´t, so there wasn´t a fight. B) hadn’t drunk/ wouldn’t finish/ had paid/ hadn’t been
C) So he wasn´t, but there was a fight. C) hadn’t drunk/ wouldn’t have finished/ have paid/
D) But he was, so there was a fight. wasn’t
E) But he was, so there wasn´t a fight. D) didn’t drink/ wouldn’t have finished/ paid/ weren’t
E) hadn’t drunk/ wouldn’t have finished/ paid/ hadn’t
165. (2009) The conditions expressed in the sentences been
"If they had known the outcomes, they would have
taken different measures" and "you should know 170. (2012) “John’s birthday is
people better, if you really want to make more tomorrow.”_”_________________ I known about it,
friends" are, respectively: I would have bought him a gift.”
A) unlikely / unlikely A) Would
B) impossible / unlikely B) Did
C) likely / unlikely C) Could
D) impossible / likely D) Had
E) likely / impossible E) Have
166. (2010) Mark the option in which the if-clause 171. (2013) Mark the correct option to complete the
expresses that it is possible, but very unlikely, that the sentence. ‘Why aren’t you going to London with your
condition will be fulfilled. parents?’
A) If I’d seen her, I would have asked her to call Mary. ‘If only I ____________ enough time, I’d certainly go with
B) If you get a taxi, you will get there in no time. them.’
C) If I am late for work, my boss gets angry with me. A) was having
D) If I found her address, I would send her an invitation. B) will have
E) If I had passed this exam, I would have been promoted. C) would have
D) had
167. (2010) Which option best completes the gap? E) Have
“Are you going to the movies alone?”
“Yes, but I wish Susan _____________ with me.” 172. (2014) Choose the alternative with the verbs that
A) might come correctly complete the sentences below.
B) had come 1 - If I were you, I _____ him the truth.
C) will come 2 - If I had been in your place, I _____ this.
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3 - If I knew her name, I ____ you. B) If she had worked harder, she wouldn't be out-of-work
4 - If I hadn’t saved money, I _____ this sports car now. now.
5 - If it rains next Sunday, I _____ home. C) Lisa wouldn't have met John if she hadn't gone to that
A) tell – wouldn't say – will tell - will buy – will stay party.
B) told – would say – would tell - would buy – would D) I'd be more patient with my parents if I didn't live with
have stayed them.
C) would tell – wouldn't have said – should tell – E) They'd learn how to cook if they need to live by
wouldn’t buy – will stay themselves.
D) will tell - would have said – had told – buy – would
stay PREPOSITIONS / PHRASAL VERBS / FALSE COGNATES
E) would have told – wouldn't have said – should tell –
am buying – will stay 177. (2004) Choose the only option with the correct
preposition.
173. (2014) Which verb form can complete the Getting ____ early in the morning is good to health
sentence correctly? providing you sleep well.
“If we _______________ by lunchtime, we had better A) up
hurry.” B) on
A) get there C) in
B) will get there D) under
C) would get there E) away
D) are to get there
E) could get there 178. (2004) Choose the only option with the correct
preposition.
174. (2015) Say if the sentences below are C (correct) Watch ____ for those loose bricks!
or I (incorrect). A) at
( ) I wasn’t tired last night. If I were tired, I would have B) in
gone home. C) out
( ) You’d be surprised if I told you how much it costs. D) after
( ) I’d be able to visit Monica in the afternoon if I stay in E) away
Santiago overnight.
( ) If Carrie had been honest, she would return the money. 179. (2004) All our words can be classified into
The correct sequence is: different categories which we call parts of speech.
A) (I) (I) (C) (I) Identify the parts of speech of the words in italics.
B) (I) (I) (I) (C) 1) That’s no help at all.
C) (I) (C) (C) (I) 2) The pot boiled over after a while.
D) (I) (C) (I) (I) 3) No one but John left.
E) (C) (I) (I) (C) 4) John suffers from pneumoconiosis.
5) The family moved to greener pastures.
175. (2017) Which option is NOT correct?
A) If your mother will fill in this form, I’ll prepare her A) noun – adverb – conjunction – noun – noun
ticket. B) noun – adverb – preposition – noun - adjective
B) If Ann won’t be here on Monday, we’d better cancel C) noun – preposition – preposition – noun –adjective
the meeting. D) verb – preposition – conjunction- noun – adjective
C) If you should run into Peter, tell him he owes me a E) verb – preposition – conjunction – adjective – noun
letter.
D) Hadn’t we missed the plane, we would all have been 180. (2004) Choose the only option with the correct
killed in the crash. preposition.
E) If it hadn’t been for your help, I don’t know what I’d What _______ earth are you doing here so early in the
have done morning?
A) under
176. (2019) Mark the only option which is INCORRECT. B) on
A) If I were you, I wouldn't ask for bank loans so often. C) in
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D) at 186. (2006) ‘Crowded ____ a lifeboat, Ruth Becker
E) behind stared ____ disbelief as the luxury liner Titanic
slipped ____ the icy Atlantic Ocean.’
181. (2004) Mark the sentence which must be A) in / in / in
completed with ‘on’ and ‘in’ , in the same sequence. B) in / in / into
A) ‘I was talking _____ the phone when I heard a knock C) on / on / onto
_____ the door.’ D) on / on / onto
B) The boy got a bike _____ his birthday, and is now E) on / in / into
keeping it _____ his relative’s garage.
C) The Smith family lives _____ the countryside, _____ a 187. (2008) I seem to spend all my money
very cozy farm house. _________books.
D) Bob was invited to speak _____ the conference _____ A) about
behalf of the company’s president. B) on
E) Several workers decided to go _____ strike _____ the C) with
same day their boss announced his D) for
bankruptcy. E) in
182. (2005) “The man jumped ____________ the 188. (2008) The invasion was completed ___________
horse and went away”. a matter of days. It was carefully planned and skillfully
A) of executed.
B) under A) of
C) out of B) within
D) into C) on
E) onto D) off
E) in
183. (2005) “I`ve put up with Susan`s nagging for two
whole weeks”. 189. (2008) I want to lose weight so I’ve decided to
A) foresaw ____________________ cakes and biscuits.
B) accepted A) cut up
C) stood B) cut along
D) scolded C) cut down
E) admitted D) cut in
E) cut across
184. (2005) “We`ve had such a busy day! At least
twelve people called. Oh, ____________ the way, 190. (2008) In: ‘A suggestion that they should
there`s a message here for you from your cousin”. postpone further discussions pending investigations
A) over was accepted by a majority of three to one.’ The
B) in meaning of the underlined word is.
C) by A) put off
D) on B) put away
E) into C) put on
D) put up with
185. (2005) “I made seven different plans for my E) put up
vacation, however ____________ the end I went to
the Bahamas again”. 191. (2009) Choose the correct option to complete the
A) to sentences:
B) by I - I am familiar __________ that song.
C) with II - Were you aware ________ the regulations against
D) in smoking in this area?
E) at III - What John said is contrary _____________ common
sense.
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IV - This winter, Paul will be eligible _______________ a C) picked out
three-week vacation. D) turned out
V - How do you account ____________ this discrepancy? E) picked up
A) with / of / with / to / for
B) with / of / to / for / for 195. (2009) Choose the option in which the
C) to / about / to / to / to prepositions complete the sentences with accuracy,
D) with / about / with / to / of respectively:
E) to / of / to / for / to I - Stress can make us quite forgetful ________ times.
II - The New York Port Authority operates daily _________
192. (2009) Choose the correct alternative to a lot of pressure.
complete the statements. III - After a storm, the fishing boat was lost __________
I - They __________ the search after three hours. It was sea.
hopeless. IV - The remains of the wreckage were found _________
II – Somebody’s got to __________ those high principles. the shore.
III - We shouldn't _____________ their arguments so V - They were ___________ call when the emergency
easily. alarm went off. They were able to act promptly though.
IV - I'm trying to _________ my own work. A) in / under / ln / on / on
V - What a preposterous ideal Jane will never __________ B) at / under / at / on / off
with it! C) in / in / on / in / in
A) gave up / stand up for / give in / catch up on / get D) at / in / in / at / off
away E) at / on / at / in / on
B) carried out / stand up to / give over / catch up on /get
ahead 196. (2010) Choose the option which completes the
C) gave up / stand up to / give over / catch up with / get sentences:
across 1) I hate being shouted ________ .
D) gave up / stand up for / give over / catch up with / get 2) Who’s the woman dressed ________ green?
along 3) He tripped ________ the cat and fell downstairs.
E) carried out / stand up to / given in / catch up on / get 4) ________ the end, I got a visa to Russia.
through 5) Stop throwing stones ________ the cars.
A) at / in / over / In / at
193. (2009) Choose the option in which the B) at / in / on / In / at
prepositions complete the verb phrases with C) with / on / on / At / against
accuracy, respectively: D) at / on / over / At / against
I - The ship is bound _______ Africa. E) with / in / on / In / at
II - We set sail __________ a tour of the Caribbean.
III - The captain was responsible _____________ the 197. (2010) “We had to cancel the search because of
incident. worsening weather conditions. But we will not stop
IV - Attention has to be given __________ the weather trying. We will continue the rescue as soon as the
conditions. weather gets better.”
V - Crew members are expected to comply __________ The underlined verbs above can be replaced with the
safety regulations. ‘following phrasal verbs, respectively, without having
A) for / to / for / for / with their meanings changed:
B) in / for / for / to / to A) call off / give up / keep on
C) to / for / for / to / with B) call off / give in / keep on
D) to / for / to / to / to C) call out / give up / keep in
E) for / to / to / for / with D) call down / give up / keep on
E) call out / give in / keep in
194. (2009) In: "Did you buy a new bike?" "Yes, I
bought one two weeks ago." 198. (2011) Choose the alternative in which the
Which phrasal verb can substitute the under1ined word? preposition is used correctly:
A) ran into A) We’re booked on flight 607.
B) let down B) When did you arrive to New Zealand?
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C) He wrote the book in a month’s time.
D) That’s mine. I saw it at first. 203. (2014) Which sequence completes the text
E) She is arriving in the 3:30 train. below?
"I cannot understand why the Spring is so late _______
199. (2011) Choose the option in which the coming," said the Selfish Giant, as he sat _______ the
prepositions complete the verb phrases, respectively: window and looked _____________ this cold white
1. The problem stems __________ the government’s lack garden; "I hope there will be a change ______ the
of action. weather." (Adapted from The Selfish Giant by Oscar
2. When I asked Jean, she hinted ________ the chance of Wilde)
a promotion for me. A) in – at – out – in – of
3. The salesman was responsible ________ the accident. B) in – on – at – out – in
4. Please, refrain _________smoking in the lecture C) for – by – out – on – of
lounge. D) in – at – out – at – in
5. I can’t stand the way she is always boasting _______ E) for – by – at – out – in
her wealthy parents.
A) of/ at / for / with. 204. (2015) Complete the passage below with the
B) from / at / for / of / about correct word. Then choose the correct alternative.
C) of / for / in / from / with I. I was shocked _______ her behavior.
D) of / for / in / of / with II. The man is known ______ the police.
E) from / at / for / from / about III. We’re worried _______ the future.
IV. The mountains are covered ______ snow.
200. (2012) The boss refused her request for a day off. V. Everybody’s annoyed ______ you.
The underlined word can be replaced by: A) I. at – II. to – III. about – IV. with – V. with
A) turned out B) I. to – II. on – III. of – IV. in – V. with
B) turned over C) I. with – II. for – III. with – IV. in – V. with
C) turned off D) I. about – II. in – III. for – IV. with – V. on
D) turned in E) I. for – II. to – III. with – IV. in – V. by
E) turned down
205. (2016) In line 65, “(...) they have added extra
201. (2013) ‘Navigation , derived ________ the Latin forms to cope with the needs of their users (...)”, the
words “navis” (meaning “ship”) and “agere” phrasal verb in bold is closest in meaning to:
(meaning “to drive”) is the process of accurately A) foresee
determining the position and controlling of a craft or B) support
vehicle _________ a desired course. This is C) respect
accomplished ______ finding the navigator’s position D) realize
compared ________ known locations or patterns E) handle
(…)’. (MarineLink.com – Maritime Reporter and
MarineNews magazines online) 206. (2016) Which sequence completes the text
The blanks of this excerpt can be adequately filled by: below?
A) from – towards – by – with “The profile of the global maritime industry encompasses
B) from – along – on – with a significant variation ____ cultural diversity. More
C) of – along - on – to pointedly, a culturally diverse milieu ____ officers and
D) of – towards- by – to ratings is becoming more of the norm ____ contemporary
E) from – along – by – to maritime shipping ventures. Unlike the planned
cohabitation of mixed cultures that were known to be
202. (2013) Choose the correct alternative. tolerant and compatible ____ each other, the current
That cargo ship ______________ the harbour. mixing of diverse nationalities on board merchant cargo
A) put into vessels appears to be occurring at an unprecedented rate.
B) put forward This recent trend is partially explained ____ the larger
C) put away percentage of mixed crew ____ foreign flagged ships.
D) put off Regardless of the causes, however, there can be no doubt
E) put across
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that the maritime environment has become multi- D) turned over
cultured, dynamic, fast paced and laden with liability.” E) turned away
(PROGOULAKI, Maria; POTOKER, Elaine; PARSONS,
James. An international survey on crosscultural 211. (2017) Which alternative is correct?
competency for maritime professionals through A) Can you translate this in Chinese?
education and training . IAME 2013 Conference, July 3-5 B) I broke it into half.
- Marseille, France Paper ID 248, p.2) C) Cut the onion into small pieces.
A) of / of / in / with / in / at D) The ball rolled slowly in the goal.
B) of / of / for / of / by / on E) He sat down into the armchair, and I sat down onto the
C) in / about / of / with / for / in floor.
D) in / about / of / of / by / in
E) on / on/ for / with / on / on 212. (2018) Select the correct option to complete the
sentence below.
207. (2016) Choose the option that correctly "Sue, would you kindly ______ John? He has a hospital
completes the sentences below, respectively. appointment at half past four tomorrow afternoon and
I- Factories are warning that they may have to ______ he won’t be able to teach."
workers. A) stand up for
II- He wore a dark grey suit that would not ______ in a B) stand up to
workplace. C) stand in for
III- This plan might ______ costing us more money. D) stand down
A) put down / stand up / end up E) stand out
B) count on / rule out / come down
C) lay off / stick out / wind up 213. (2018) Which is the correct way to complete the
D) wipe out / set aside / go up sentences below?
E) give away / turn around / finish up 1. They insisted______making their child learn a foreign
language.
208. (2016) Choose the correct option. 2. He was never rude______any of his numerous
A) She was very ingenuous to believe that her boss would subordinates.
listen to her suggestions. 3. I depend_____my parents help in order to pay the rent.
B) He pretends to buy a new car soon. 4. As a teenager, she used to be interested______ jazz.
C) Put both vegetables into a recipient and crush with a A) in / at / of / in
potato masher. B) on / with / of / on
D) Beat the eggs and sugar until they start to engross. C) in / with / in / of
E) My family and my job both play an important part in D) to / to / on / on
my life, fulfilling separate but complimentary needs. E) on / to / on / in
209. (2016) Which option is correct? 214. (2019) Choose the correct alternative to
She was afflicted ______ severe asthma. complete the excerpt below.
A) to “I agonized _______ whether I wanted to splurge _____a
B) by private tour and have a little more autonomy ______
C) of where we went and how long we spent ______ each
D) with place, but ultimately went _______ a Gamma Travel
E) at group tour.”
(Abridged from:
210. (2017) Which is the correct option to complete https://www.businessinsider.com.au/visitingchemoby 1-
the sentence below? after-the-n...)
Ruth wanted to be transferred to another department, A) on / at / on / at / in
but her application was________ because her own B) about / in / in / in / on
department is understaffed. C) over / on / over / at / with
A) turned down D) in / over / - / in / on
B) turned out E) - / about / - / in / with
C) turned up
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215. (2019) Mark the option which corresponds to the By Zuzana Prochazka
correct sentences. On our first day, we sailed southwest nearly 50 miles 011
I - The lady regularly assists the local mosque. a nice beam reach, winding through Kolpos Idras, or the
II - She is very particular about cleanliness. Hydra Gulf. By the end, we were running out ______
III - It is difficult to access whether this is a new trend. daylight, so we pulled ___ the miniscule harbor on
IV - As for Van Gogh, he was confined in a hospice for one Spetses Island. I read the guides twice, but the most I got
reason; he was a madman. was a warning about tl1e inner harbor being only 4ft
V - Abstracts that summarise new research and findings deep, which made me suck in my stomach as we crept in.
will be given priority. The harbor turned ______ to be a mix of private yachts,
A) (I) and (II) commercial boats and fishing craft, and as we were
B) (II) and (V) looking round I happened to notice black clouds _____
C) (III) and (V) the horizon. The wind was also now picking _______, so
D) (II) and (IV) out we went again, making a U-turn back to the bay to
E) (III) and (IV) drop anchor with the other cruisers who'd opted to skip
the draft headaches. We made it just before the gale
216. (2019) Choose the correct option to complete the overtook us.
sentences below. (Adapted from: Sail Magazine,March 2020).
I. She congratulated me ______passing the driving test. A) of / into / out / on / up
II. My parents discouraged me _____ quitting my job. B) towards / over / up / along / over
III. She got married______a foreigner. C) off / along / into / at / out
IV. Many young people dream______living abroad. D) from / on / off / in / on
V. The mayor was forced to resign ______ his position. E) to / in / along / over / off
A) for / from / with /about / of
B) for / for / with / about / of 220. (2021) As an industry, mental health appears still
C) on / from / to / of / from to be very much a taboo topic. Seafarers are more
D) on / from / to / with / from likely to be signed off and dismissed for being
E) by / of / to / with / from deemed “unfit to serve” than they are to receive any
form of support. Whilst onboard, the mood will feel
217. (2019) Which is the correct option to replace the somewhat supportive with the crew banding
verb “reach” in the paragraph below so that the together to keep the ship operating, internally, each
meaning remains the same? and every seafarer, from deckhand to Master will be
Nowadays, it is difficult for parents to ______ their image worrying about their reputation and thus, their
of what ideal parenting should look like. employability.
A) live up to I- ________ my experience as a Captain, your crew is your
B) look down on first line II- _________ defense III- _________any major
C) run out of incident. As soon as something goes awry, they burst IV-
D) get away with __________ action, they're trained to do so, it's
E) look in on instinctive. I have no doubt, everyone aboard the Ever
Given did everything V- ________ their power to protect
218. (2020) In "[... ] the world's first autonomous and that ship and avoid a major incident, but some things are
electric container vessel Yara Birkeland is put on hold VI- _______ your control. In reality, they will never be
[... ].",the idiom in bold means: praised for saving the ship, only criticized for grounding it.
A) Put away Mark the option that completes the blank spaces, in
B) Put about paragraph six, in the text above.
C) Put off A) I - In / II -of / III - for/ IV- in / V - at / VI - under
D) Put across B) I - In / Il - for / II - under / IV - into/ V - in / Vl – at
E) Put up C) I - Under /II - of / III - against / IV- in / V- above / VI –
beyond
219. (2020) Choose the correct alternative to D) I - From / II - of / III - from / IV- over / IV - into / V -
complete the paragraph below. over / VI – under
Charter, Sail, Repeat: new ventures and old favorites in E) I - From / II - of / III - against / IV - into / V- in /VI-
the Greek Isles beyond
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CONECTIVES/ CONJUNCTIONS to some than to others. There is clearly the factor of
personal language learning aptitude, but other aspects
221. (2005) “People still smoke ____________ they play a role also. If the linguistic background of a person
know smoking is dangerous”. lies in the Teutonic language branch then he or she will
A) despite generally have little difficulty in grasping English relatively
B) in spite of fast. More challenging is the learning of the tongue for
C) although someone from one of the other five branches of the Indo-
D) as soon as European languages such as Indian, Persic, Celtic, Graeco-
E) instead of Latin or Slavonic. Harder still is the acquisition of English
for persons whose mother tongue belongs to the families
222. (2005) Philip: “- She`s got a place at college!” of Altaic, Sino-Tibetan or Afro-Asiatic languages. Where
Kate: “ - _____________________!” the usage of a codified language – as in the “Standard
A) So have I Maritime Communication Phrases (SMCP)” – is
B) So I have concerned such fundamental differences may seem of
C) And I little consequence as phrases are short and simple in
D) I am too terms of language structure. However, even here
E) So am I pronunciation remains a serious
problem with some speakers from a NESB, non-English-
223. (2006) ‘Please, clean the basement, speaking background. More importantly,
_____________ mom will be furious.’ miscommunication can occur due to the fact that
A) even if language is not just a code. Communication is embedded
B) instead of within culture and therefore culturally orientated. This
C) otherwise paper is trying to shed some light on the difficulties and
D)despite problems some learners of English are confronted with
E) as well as and to what degree seafarers of different ranks should be
competent in the four linguistic skills.
224. (2006) ‘We all enjoyed the performance very (Text taken from the Internet)
much, although________________.’ The word therefore can be replaced by:
A) it was really out of this world A) unless
B) the pianist himself was delighted with it B) even though
C) no one disagreed with our opinion C) even if
D) the pianist appeared rather nervous at first D) hence
E) the performance was terrific E) however
225. (2007) The subordinator although can be used in 227. (2008) Seafaring has, through history, always
which sentence? been one of the most dangerous occupations. Even
A) ____________Haiti is a poor country, Canada is very today that is still true. Many countries had unilateral
rich. regulations on safety (I) _____________ sea trade is
B) Carol married Walter. ____________, she doesn’t love of international nature, the rules and regulations (II)
him. _____________ be set up internationally, (III)
C) We understood her ____________ her accent. _____________ by individual countries, to make
D) ____________ the rain, my cousins went to the them better overall. To improve this subject, in 1948
seashore yesterday. the basis was laid for IMO.
E) ____________ you refuse to admit it, that economic (Ship Knowledge – A Modern Encyclopedia – K. Van
policy is in ruins Dokkum 2003)
Choose the best answers in question (I) to complete the
226. (2007) Australian Maritime College blank in the text.
(Abstract) A) however
The ethnic and linguistic make-up of international B) unless
seafarers has undergone some profound C) even if
changes over the past half century or so. It is a fact that D) although
the learning of English as a second language comes easier E) as
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B) Moreover
228. (2008) Choose the best answers in question (III) C) Still
to complete the blank in the text. D) Therefore
A) otherwise E) Furthermore
B) notwithstanding
C) instead of 233. (2010) Mark the option in which the idea
D) in spite of expressed by the underlined conjunction is correctly
E) since explained in parenthesis.
A) She stared at me as if I were a complete stranger.
229. (2009) Choose the correct option to complete the (condition)
sentences: B) While she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her -
I - A stranger came into the hall ____________ he opened handbag. (time)
the front door. C) I cannot tell whether she is old or young, for I have
II - _____________ you begin to look at the problem there never seen her. (result)
is almost nothing you can do about it. D) I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich
III - ___________________ extensive inquiries were (reason)
made at the time, no trace was found of any relative. E) Unless they get protection, they will not testify.
IV - You cannot be put on probation ____________ you (purpose)
are guilty.
A) Like/ although / despite/ as soon as 234. (2011) Indicate in which of the sentences below
B) Since/ although/ despite/ as soon as the subordinator “although” can be used:
C) Since/ even though/ although/ unless A) I don’t like him; _______________, I agree that he’s a
D) As/ once/ although/ unless good manager.
E) As/ once/ in spite of/ even if B) ___________, the rain, my cousins went to a party last
night.
230. (2009) "The economic downturn has affected C) The police, _________, did not believe him.
many households in the United States. U.S. D) ___________ unhappy, Susan went out with him.
homeowners have continued investing their money E) It is a bit late, ____________ I’d like to go out.
in the stock market though". The underlined
connective expresses the idea of: 235. (2012) He says he’s not wealthy, and ______ he
A) conclusion owns a house at the beach and drives a BMW.
B) time A) so
C) emphasis B) so that
D) contrast C) because
E) Addition D) unless
E) Yet
231. (2009) "She has tried to reach them four times on
the phone without success. Hence she needs to write 236. (2013) Mark the correct option to complete the
them as her last option." The underlined connective sentence.
expresses the idea of: ‘Her new beach house isn’t _______________ finished’.
A) addition A) besides
B) conclusion B) therefrom
C) enumeration C) whereas
D) contrast D) afterwards
E) concession E) Altogether
232. (2009) "People believe that saving money is the 237. (2014) Which conjunction correctly completes
key to happiness. Nevertheless, enjoying life also the sentence?
involves spending money on things that make you “_________________ he left school at 16, he still
feel happy and accomplished." The underlined managed to become prime minister.”
connective could be replaced with: A) Because
A) Thus B) Even though
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C) Provided that The vast majority of projects in speech synthesis have
D) So used male voices. The early synthesizers of the 1980s
E) Thus were very limited in the kind of speech they could cope
with. The Haskins Laboratories Pattern Playback, for
238. (2017) In lines 53-55: “Locals in Raja Ampat say example, could only produce a fundamental frequency of
that besides the damage to the reef, the accident has 120Hz. ______, very little information was available on
also put a major strain on the local economy (...).”, the acoustics of female speech. ______ several efforts
the word in bold is closest in meaning to were made to produce female-sounding speech, none of
A) as soon as them was convincing.______, since the 1980s, the use of
B) instead of more sophisticated acoustic analyses and equipment has
C) in spite of led to the synthesis of several utterances with an
D) as long as acceptable female quality.
E) as well as (Adapted from: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of
Language)
239. (2017) Mark the correct alternative. A) Even though / Also / Thus
A) You have made me be a happy man. B) Therefore / Because / But
B) I don’t know enough of French to read this. C) However / Once / In addition
C) I got a grandmother last month. D) As much as / As long as / Otherwise
D) She spoke very fast that nobody could understand. E) Moreover / Although / However
E) He’s from Austin, as you can tell from his accent.
243. (2019) Choose the correct option to complete the
240. (2017) Mark the correct option. paragraph below.
A) Here comes he. Is an autonomous ship a 'ship' in the eyes of the law?
B) Not until he received her call did he fully understand Different definitions of 'ship' appear in different statutes
the situation. and conventions, and it has often fallen to judges to
C) A: “I am thirsty!” B: “So I am.” decide if a floating object is, or is not, a 'ship'.
D) Not far from here can you find a place to eat. ______________ , none of the definitions of 'ship'
E) A: “I don’t like soap operas.” B: “Nor I do.” requires that the floating object be manned, generally
simply requiring that it be used or be capable of being
241. (2018) Choose the alternative that correctly used in navigation. Whether this is by remote control or
completes the blanks in the text below. fully autonomous would not appear to be a problem in
The Signal Box Inn terms of the legal definition of a 'ship'. It appears
In the Cleethorpes region of Great Britain, there is a very probable,________________ , that autonomous ships
unusual signal box that is now used for something are likely to fail within the legal definition of 'ship' and so
completely different. The Signal Box Inn is a pub;_______ will have to comply with the relevant laws and
, at only 6m2 , it is in the Guinness Book of Records as the conventions ______________ the laws themselves might
smallest pub in the world, with room inside for only 6 require some modification.
people! _______it is very small, it serves 5 types of beer (Abridged from SEAWAYS -The International Journal o f
and cider and some food. The best place to enjoy your the Nautical Inslitute. Dec/2017).
drink while you watch steam trains go by is in the pub’s A) Also / however / even so
beer garden. B) Because / otherwise / anyhow
(Adapted from: Flash on English for Transport and C) Moreover / instead / in addition
Logistics) D) Hence / as well / in spite of
A) in fact - Although E) However / therefore / although
B) however - Despite
C) therefore - Because 244. (2020) Choose the option that correctly
D) thus - As completes the sentences below, respectively:
E) otherwise - Once I - The journey was quite quick _______ the road was
clear.
242. (2018) Read the extract below and choose the II - The meeting has been canceled _______ the strike.
only sequence that can complete it. III - I drove at a steady 50 mph ________ save fuel.
The female voice. IV- There's no reason _______ we shouldn't be friends.
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V- _______ all her qualifications, she's useless at the job. 7- Has left a pool of tears,
A) owing to / due to / otherwise / insofar as / to 8- Crying for the day .......
B) because of / in order that / provide that / unless / 9- Don’t let me standing here
owing to 10- Lead me to your door
C) owing to / due to / therefore / for / in
D) as / because / so as to / as of / in spite of 247. (2004) In verse 5, it is clear that, in that specific
E) because / owing to / so as to / why / for night, the weather was
A) calm.
245. (2020) Which is the correct alternative to B) foggy.
complete the paragraph below? C) windless.
Many of the same questions that ________ about coal- D) stormy.
powered propulsion _______ of the Internet of Things E) very good.
(loT) today: What's wrong with the traditional way; how
will this benefit my fleet; why do we need to malee this 248. (2004) In verse 6, the verb tense attributed to the
change? They _______ all good questions, and they rain means
______ a very natural human interest in the three areas A) an action that was partially successful.
that should matter most in deciding whether to use any B) an action that was never fulfilled.
maritime technology: safety, effectiveness and cost. The C) that the rain could not remove it completely.
biggest challenges to IoT adoption _______. In large part, D) an action that was a complete success.
this is due to the ready availability of high-performance E) that the rain was a light one.
data collection.
(Adapted from: Sea Technology, December 2018). 249. (2004) In verse 5, the adjective windy means
A) have been asked / could be asked / were / show / A) full of water.
have already overcome B) full of currents of air.
B) will be asked / are asked / were / are being shown/ C) illuminated fully.
already overcame D) very hot.
C) had been asked / were asked / might be / showed / E) very calm.
had already been overcome
D) could be asked / were asked / will be / will show / 250. (2004) In verse 1 the adjective winding means
have already overcome A) short and narrow.
E) were asked / are being asked / are / show / have B) abrupt and dirty.
already been overcome C) with bends and turns.
D) full of wind.
246. (2021) “.. and microplastics can also enter the E) wide and straight.
food chain as they are indigestible when swallowed.”
In the excerpt from the text, the word in bold can be 251. (2004) In verses 4 and 7 the verb tense is used to
substituted by: express an action that
A) provided A) happened at an indefinite point in the past.
B) although B) will be a future reality very soon.
C) unless C) will be completed before a future time very soon.
D) since D) was no doubt limited by two points in the time line,
E) while both in the present.
E) is continuous in the present.
READING COMPREHENSION / VOCABULARY / IDIOMS
252. (2004) Remarking has to do with
** The long and winding road – The Beatles** ________________.
1- The long and winding road A) seeing
2- That leads to your door B) saying
3- Will never disappear C) thinking
4- I’ve seen that road before ...... D) singing
5- The wild and windy night E) cheating
6- That the rain washed away,
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253. (2005) “We were very happy when we reached 259. (2005) “We can`t swim here; the water is too
the ____________ of London.” ____________”.
A) outrun A) mellow
B) outstanding B) shallow
C) outsider C) sallow
D) outskirts D) callow
E) outwit E) bellow
254. (2005) “There is nothing illegal about my 260. (2006) ‘He goes to parties and other occasions
business dealings. Everything is strictly without an invitation. He just walks in. He’s a
____________ _________.’
board”. A) chatterbox
A) on B) jet-setter
B) above C) wet-blanket
C) by the D) gate-crasher
D) over E) life and soul of the party
E) onto
261. (2006) ‘The children were shipped off to a
255. (2005) “You can`t possibly invite guests to the boarding school at an early age.’ The underlined verb
reception and expect them to pay for food and drinks means:
themselves. It`s ____________”. A) to travel by ship.
A) a thing of the past. B) to be trained to do something.
B) a near thing. C) to send somebody to a place where they will stay.
C) sure thing. D) to persuade somebody to do something by making
D) not quite the thing. them feel ashamed not to do it.
E) just the thing. E) to annoy or upset somebody by continuously asking
them questions.
256. (2005) “There are quite a few islands off the west
____________of Scotland”. 262. (2006) ‘You can tell he drank too much by the way
A) shore he is __________________.’
B) seashore A) striding
C) coast B) strolling
D) beach C) staggering
E) seaside D) pacing
E) swaggering
257. (2005) “Politicians often write their
____________ at the end of their careers”. 263. (2006) ‘When the rain started, they waited for a
A) memories while in the _________________ of a large tree.’
B) memoirs A) shadow
C) remembrances B) shelter
D) souvenirs C) defence
E) mementos D) shade
E) covert
258. (2005) “Money you are paid for your work is
money you ____________”. (2006) TEXT
A) earn Holiday on the Titanic
B) win In July an expedition will leave St. John, Newfoundland on
C) gain a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic.
D) profit The voyage is organized by Deep Ocean Expeditions,
E) benefit which was founded by Australian adventurer Mike
McDowell in 1998. The company owns several deep sea
"submersibles" - underwater craft smaller than
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submarines. This expedition will use a special Russian- C) People do not have enough experience to a trip like
owned ship. Its crew has 15 years' experience in deep sea this.
diving expeditions. The ship offers spacious cabins and a D) You learn about diving and marine life during the trip.
top-class chef prepares the meals. The 608-kilometre E) The ship and submersibles are not comfortable.
journey to the Titanic wreck takes two days. During the
voyage experts give lectures on marine life and deep sea 267. (2007) In : “We were a bit worried about the new
diving. manager because we heard that she liked to run a
Sad and beautiful tight ship.”, the expression in bold means: ‘to be well
At the site of the wreck, the team send radar devices to ...’
the bottom of the ocean so the submersibles can navigate A) organized
around the wreck. The divers spend time in the B) disposed
submersibles to make sure no one suffers from C) received
claustrophobia. The dive lasts 10 hours: the submersibles D) placed
descend 3,600 metres to the bottom of the ocean. E) educated
Brigitte Saar made the trip in 2001. She explains what she
saw: "Finally we see the old lady: Titanic's starboard side 268. (2007) Caren has a strange look. She seems to live
towers in front of the sub. She's sad and beautiful and on ____________ frozen meals.
much bigger than I imagined. After visiting the boat deck A) bad-prepare
we visit the grand staircase. When the chandeliers are B) recent-cooking
visible outside my porthole, I don't know what to feel: C) old-make
panic because the sub is literally stuck, or sadness D) new-preparing
because in my inner eye I can see elegant people enjoying E) ready-made
themselves in their first-class luxury world."
Reservations (2007) Australian Maritime College
Are you a real adventurer? Check out the next scheduled (Abstract)
trip with Deep Ocean Expeditions. The The ethnic and linguistic make-up of international
cost of a ticket? Around 37,000 US dollars! For further seafarers has undergone some profound
info: www.deepoceanexpeditions.com changes over the past half century or so. It is a fact that
Matéria Publicada na revista Speak Up edição 227 – the learning of English as a second language comes easier
abril/2006. to some than to others. There is clearly the factor of
personal language learning aptitude, but other aspects
264. (2006) Mark the correct alternative. The word play a role also. If the linguistic background of a person
crew in line 6 means: lies in the Teutonic language branch then he or she will
A) a group of tourists generally have little difficulty in grasping English relatively
B) a group of tourists guiders fast. More challenging is the learning of the tongue for
C) people working on a ship, plane someone from one of the other five branches of the Indo-
D)family members European languages such as Indian, Persic, Celtic, Graeco-
E) a group of friends Latin or Slavonic. Harder still is the acquisition of English
for persons whose mother tongue belongs to the families
265. (2006) What we can NOT say about Brigitte Saar of Altaic, Sino-Tibetan or Afro-Asiatic languages. Where
impressions of her trip: the usage of a codified language – as in the “Standard
A) Titanic’s wreck was beautiful, but also sad. Maritime Communication Phrases (SMCP)” – is
B) She could imagine graceful people having a great time concerned such fundamental differences may seem of
on that ship. little consequence as phrases are short and simple in
C) Titanic’s wreck was not as big as she imagined. terms of language structure. However, even here
D)Her feelings were confusing. pronunciation remains a serious
E) She was anxious to visit Titanic’s wreck. problem with some speakers from a NESB, non-English-
speaking background. More importantly,
266. (2006) According to this article, we can say that: miscommunication can occur due to the fact that
A) Submarines are used in this expedition. language is not just a code. Communication is embedded
B) The trip is long and the dive is short. within culture and therefore culturally orientated. This
paper is trying to shed some light on the difficulties and
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problems some learners of English are confronted with cause great destruction. It's in our own self-interest to
and to what degree seafarers of different ranks should be take action right now," Heller said.
competent in the four linguistic skills. Adapted from www.malibu.com, October 10, 2007.
(Text taken from the Internet)
271. (2008) What is the principal idea addressed in the
269. (2007) According to the text, we apprehend that text above?
the author: A) Heller’s book on protection of the whales.
A) has not considered time an important element in B) Jacques Cousteau’s studies about the oceans.
learning English. C) The destruction of the oceans and sea life.
B) believes that some aspects interfere the seafarers’ D) The journey Heller took on board Farley Mowat.
language learning process. E) The death of coral reefs under the surface.
C) has defined language as just a code.
D) mentions that personal language learning aptitude is 272. (2008) Which of the statements below is NOT
the only factor taken into account in learning English as a mentioned in the text?
second language. A) By 2048, all fishery will be destroyed due to pollution
E) refers to SMCP as being a very complex system. and abusive fishing.
B) Man is not interested in taking action to protect the
270. (2007) The word embedded means: oceans and marine life.
A) dislodged C) If the ocean as an ecosystem collapses, this will cause
B) refused great destruction.
C) rooted D) Heller spent two months cruising in an Antarctic
D) remained campaign on board a ship.
E) disturbed E) Heller became interested in protecting the whales and
wrote a book on that.
(2008) Read Text I below and answer questions based on
it. (2009) NATO ships, helicopters hunt down 7 pirates
TEXT I NAIROBI, Kenya - NATO warships and helicopters
Adventure journalist Peter Heller took a voyage he never pursued Somali pirates for seven hours after they
expected: crusader to protect ocean attacked a Norwegian tanker, NATO spokesmen said
life. He accepted the invitation to crew on board Sea Sunday, and the high-speed chase only ended when
Shepherd's ship Farley Mowat for the 2005-2006 warning shots were fired at the pirates' skiff. Seven
Antarctic campaign. He chronicled this two-month pirates attempted to attack the Norwegian-flagged MV
journey in his book “The Whale Warriors: The Battle at Front Ardenne late Saturday but fled after crew took
the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest evasive maneuvers and alerted warships in the area, said
Mammals”. Portuguese Lt. Cmdr. Alexandre Santos Fernandes,
"I've always been drawn to the ocean but the experience aboard a warship in the Gulf of Aden, and Cmdr. Chris
kindled a fire in me to protect marine Davies, of NATais maritime headquarters in England.
mammals," Heller said in an interview. “The ocean is so "How the attack was thwarted is unclear, it appears to
much a part of the web of life. If the ocean dies, we die have been the actions of the tanker," Davies said.
too." Fernandes said no shots were fired at the tanker.
In the November 2006 issue of Science, Heller said, a Davies said the pirates sailed into the path of the
report by an international team of scientists studying data Canadian warship Winnipeg, which was escorting a World
over 58 years declared that if current trends of fishing and Food Program delivery ship through the Gulf of Aden. The
pollution continue, every fishery across the planet will be American ship USS Halyburton was also in the area and
totally destroyed by 2048. The oceans as an ecosystem joined the chase.
would completely collapse. "There was a lengthy pursuit, over seven hours,"
"Jacques Cousteau said 30 years ago that the oceans were Davies said. The pirates hurled weapons into the dark
dying in our lifetime," Heller noted. "Half the coral reef is seas as the Canadian and U.S. warships closed in. The
dead or dying. People don't pay attention because they're ships are part of NATais anti-piracy mission.
under the surface." “Marine algae create the majority of "The skiff abandoned the scene and tried to escape to
oxygen in our atmosphere. If the oceans die, it could Somali territory," Fernandes said. "It was heading toward
Bossaso but we managed to track them. Warning shots
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have been made after several attempts to stop the against pirates due to particular international
vessel." organizations such as NATO.
Both ships deployed helicopters, and naval officers D) Underscoring the efforts of foreign navies to disarm
hailed the pirates over loudspeakers and finally fired and release pirates.
warning shots to stop them, Fernandes said, but not E) Increasing the attacks of pirates who benefit from the
before the pirates had dumped most of their weapons fact that legal persecution will not be sought due to its
overboard. NATO forces boarded the skiff, where they inherent difficulties.
found a rocketpropelled grenade, and interrogated,
disarmed and released the pirates. 275. (2009) Which option contains words that replace
The pirates cannot be prosecuted under Canadian law with accuracy the following words that are
because they did not attack Canadian citizens or interests underlined in the text respectively: SKIFF - EVASIVE -
and the crime was not committed on Canadian territory. THWARTED - RAMPANT:
"When a ship is part of NATO, the detention of a A) vessel - elusive - avoided - increasing
person is a matter for the national authorities," B) small boat - dangerous - facilitated - violent
Fernandes said. "It stops being a NATO issue and starts C) yacht - ambiguous - planned - violent
being a national issue." D) small boat - elusive - prevented -uncontrolled
The pirates' release underscores the difficulties navies E) vessel - dangerous - spoilt – increasing
have in fighting rampant piracy off the coast of lawless
Somalia. Most of the time, foreign navies simply disarm 276. (2009) According to the text, the crew members
and release the pirates they catch due to legal of the Somali ships seized CANNOT be held in custody
complications and logistical difficulties in transporting because:
pirates and witnesses to court. A) Their guns are hurled into the seas and no proof of
Pirates have attacked more than 80 boats this year their status as pirates can be found on board of their
alone, four times the number assaulted in 2003, ships.
according to the Kuala Lumpur-based International B) International Law forbids NATO members to arrest
Maritime Bureau. They now hold at least 18 ships - crewmembers of other nationalities.
including a Belgian tanker seized Saturday with 10 crew C) Somalia is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty
aboard - and over 310 crew hostage, according to an Organization and therefore its ships are only subjected to
Associated Press count. that country's national legal persecution.
(Adapted D) NATO members cannot make arrests abroad under a
from: www.ap.org, 04/19/09) number of circumstances, such as when their nationals
are not directly affected.
273. (2009) In the fragment"...naval officers hailed the E) Piracy is not a crime NATO countries are allowed to
pirates over loudspeakers ...", the word highlighted fight or prevent in the national waters of non-NATO
could be accurately replaced with: countries.
A) alerted
B) threatened 277. (2009) The Canadian Navy is involved in the
C) called incident described in the text because:
D) informed A) The pirates accidentally crossed in front of the
E) advised Canadian warship Winnipeg which was on its way through
the Gulf of Aden.
274. (2009) According to the text, the inability to seize B) The pirates tried to attack an escorted ship filled with
pirates and take them to court ends up: valuable supplies for the World Food Program.
A) Encouraging piracy in international waters because C) The Norwegian tanker chased the pirates until the
Somali authorities are too slow to introduce measures to Canadian and the North American warships arrived.
protect ships in its own territory. D) NATO ships were already in the area looking for the
B) Leading to difficult and lengthy court cases where pirates' skiff.
witnesses and pirates have to be transported to different E) The USS Halyburton asked their Canadian counterparts
locations. for assistance after locating the skiff.
C) Being the result of a number of legal and technical
difficulties in Somalia to carry out proper legal action 278. (2010) In “She’s just as bad-tempered as her
uncle.”, the underlined word means:
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A) only. Curry said that they abandoned ship and took to their
B) exactly. life rafts in high winds and heavy seas, spending more
C) really. than a day adrift in the Atlantic before spotting their
D) almost. rescuers.
E) nearly. “We had been in the life raft for about 30 hours when
we saw a search plane for the first time”, Unsworth
279. (2010) In ‘My nephew gets a kick out of cooking.’, added. “That’s when we knew we were not alone and that
the underlined idiom means: help was on the way.” Toronto-native Keaton Farwell said
A) to be keen about. her biggest fear was that no one was aware the group
B) to loathe. needed to be rescued.
C) to abhor. “We thought our signal had failed and nobody knew
D) to be skilled. and it could be weeks before we were saved”, she told a
E) to be afraid. news conference. “The worst life-and-death thoughts
were going through our heads, and everybody was
(2010) Survivors say Canadian tall ship sank in minutes panicking.”
Students and crew rescued from the sinking of a The Navy said the distress signal was picked up about
Canadian owned tall ship in the South Atlantic were back 5 p.m. Thursday. An Air Force plane later spotted life rafts
on solid and Saturday after spending up to 40 hours in life in the ocean about 500 kilometers from Rio and a Navy
rafts after their ship capsized. ship and nearby merchant vessels moved in to aid in the
The first of 64 people on board the three-masted SV rescue.
Concordia were ferried into Rio de Janeiro aboard The first 12 crew and students came into port aboard
Brazilian Navy and merchant vessels, exhausted but a Brazilian Navy frigate. The rest were heading into Rio
relieved after their long ordeal. aboard slower merchant vessels and were expected to
Wearing navy caps and borrowed clothing, 12 of those arrive later Saturday afternoon.
rescued held an emotional news conference in Rio. The The Concordia was five days out from Montevideo,
rest were to arrive later in the afternoon on two merchant Uruguay, when it sank.
vessels. The Federal Transportations Safety Board says it will
CTV producer Ana Pereira said survivors indicated that assist in an investigation to be led by the ship’s flag state
the ship went down very quickly, slipping beneath the country, Barbados.
waves. The ship’s captain said that his vessel sank The Concordia is owned by West Island College
Wednesday afternoon-a day earlier than previously International with offices in Lunenburg, N.S. Forty-two of
reported - after being flipped on its side by a powerful those onboard were identified as Canadians, mostly high
gust of wind. He and his passengers and crew were school and university students, said Kate Knight, head of
rescued by merchant ships early Friday. West Island College International of Lunenburg, which
Capt. William Curry told reporters he was below deck operates the Class Afloat program.
when the ship suddenly keeled, banking over at a sharp, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement
angle in the strong wind. Curry said that was normal, but thanking the Brazilian Navy and the merchant ships “for
when the vessel immediately went over a second time, he their swift and heroic response.”
knew the vessel was in great danger. (Adapted from: www.ctv.ca,
The captain blamed the wreck on a “microburst”, a www.ap.com, Feb. 2010)
sudden, vertical downdraft that struck the entire surf ace
area of the Concordia’s sails as it was angled over to one 280. The sentence “The Concordia was five days out
side. Within seconds, the boat went from sailing upright from Montevideo, Uruguay when it sank.” means
to lying on its side and beginning to sink. that:
Thirty minutes later it was completely underwater, A) The Concordia had just left Montevideo when it sank.
Curry said. B) The Concordia had left Montevideo for five days
“The boat started keeling a lot”, said 16-year-old when it sank.
passenger Lauren Unsworth, a Dutch-Canadian who lives C) The Concordia sank for it was five days from the coast
in Amsterdam. “It came back up, keeled again, was of Montevideo.
basically lying on its side and all the windows began to D) The Concordia had been going to Montevideo for five
break. That’s when we knew it was time to flee.” days when it sank.
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E) The Concordia was five days away from Montevideo 284. (2010) The Concordia very likely started to sink
when it sank. due to:
A) The inability of the captain to avoid a dangerous
281. (2010) Investigations leading to the causes of the tropical storm with high waves off the coast of Brazil
accident will be primarily led by: which capsized the ship within minutes.
A) the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who was B) Powerful winds that surprised everyone aboard and
thankful to the Brazilian Navy and Merchant Ships. eventually capsized the vessel, though it remained for a
B) the Canadian Government, because 42 of the few minutes lying on its side.
passengers on board of the ship were Canadian citizens. C) High waves that are common in that part of the ocean
C) the Brazilian Navy, because they were responsible for and, according to the captain, flipped the ship to its side
the rescue operations. before it immediately sank.
D) a third country, neither Brazil nor Canada, because of D) The excess of weight aboard the ship which, during a
the ship’s original flag. storm with strong vertical winds, contributed to flipping
E) the West Island College International, which owns the the ship on its side before it sank.
ship and is thus responsible for the students on board. E) Events that are still under investigation for Brazilian
Navy Officers have not had access to the remains of the
282. (2010) Captain William Curry felt something very shipwreck because of the weather conditions.
bad was about to happen with the Concordia when:
A) he realized the vessel had been flipped on its side (2011) EXTRACT 1
B) the ship repeatedly keeled, barking at a sharp angle. Japan’s shipyards remain intact after quake
C) he received the emergency signal from the nearby Japan’s major shipyards escaped the full impact of the
merchant ships. March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the
D) rescue ships arrived and removed everyone from the northeastern coast of the country with full force. An
emergency rafts. official at the Japan Ship Exporters’ Association said the
E) the windows began to break as the ship slipped devastating natural disaster “will have no impact on
beneath the waves. future export ship orders at all”. Although several small
shipyards in the quake-hit areas were affected, major
283. (2010) A news conference was held in Rio de Japanese shipyards that build large vessels for exports are
Janeiro with some of the survivors. It is correct to concentrated in western Japan and remain intact, the
affirm that: official said. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding sustained
A) Not all survivors were able to attend the conference “slight material damages” in the company’s Kasai Center
because some were still on life rafts waiting for merchant and Chiba Works but did not consider such slight damages
vessels to rescue them. Besides, other survivors were would cause serious impact on operations. “The
returning to Canada as soon as possible. rotational schedule of interruption of power supply due
B) Some survivors were too emotional to participate to the earthquake may affect our operation at our works
because of all the stress they suffered during the accident and subsidiaries. However, the degree of the impact is not
and the only thing they wanted to do was to see their / known now,” the company said in a statement. Japanese
families as soon as possible. export ship orders rose for the 15th consecutive month in
C) Survivors gradually arrived in Rio de Janeiro due to February o a year-on-year basis. Japanese shipbuilders
different rescue procedures and some were still aboard received orders for 277 export vessels – 259 bulk carriers,
merchant ships on their way to the coast of Brazil while 10 oil tankers and eight general cargo vessels – in the
the interview was held. April-February period.
D) A few survivors were not able to participate because (Adapted from:
they had lost all of their personal belongings in the www.australianmerchantnavy.com, March 2011)
tragedy and did not have clothes to appear in public, EXTRACT 2
though donations were received. Tsnunami Debris Expected on U.S. Shores in 3 Years
E) A number of survivors was brought to Rio de Janeiro by The powerful tsunami triggered by the 9.0 Japanese
helicopter and therefore arrived faster than the ones who earthquake destroyed coastal towns near Sendai,
carne on slower merchant vessels. Also, there were some washing such things as houses and cars into the ocean.
survivors who had already returned to Canada. Projections of where this debris might head have been
made at the international Pacific Research Center,
university of Hawaii at Manoa. What their model predicts
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about the tsunami debris is that they first spread out B) The earthquake caused the interruption of power
eastward from the Japan Coast in the North Pacific supply without any consequences to the operations.
Subtropical Gyre. In a year, the Papahanaumokuakea C) Some operations are expected to be affected by the
Marine National Monument will see pieces washing up on interruption of power supply.
its shores; in two years, the remaining Hawaiian islands D) Subsidiaries and works will benefit from the power
will see some effects; in three years, the plume will reach supply due to the earthquake.
the US West Coast, dumping debris on Californian E) Power supply was not affected by the earthquake and
beaches and the beaches of British Columbia, Alaska, and operations will continue.
Baja California. The debris will then drift into the famous
floating junk yard, the North Pacific Garbage Patch, where 288. (2011) Extract 2 explains that the North Pacific
it will wander around and break into smaller and smaller Garbage Patch
pieces. In five years, Hawaii shores can expect to see A) was formed after the Japanese tsunami.
another barrage of debris that is stronger and longer- B) will reach the shores of the US West Coast.
lasting than the first one. Much of the debris leaving the C) is formed by the garbage dumped on US shores.
North Pacific Garbage Patch ends up on Hawaii’s reefs D) is formed by the accumulation of garbage in the ocean.
and beaches. These model projections will help to guide E) releases debris that will eventually end up in Baja
clean-up and tracking operations. California.
(Adapted from:
www.geog.ucsb.edu, April 2011) 289. (2011) According to the second extract, the
model developed by the International Pacific
285. According to the following segment from the first Research Center intends to:
extract: “Japanese export ship orders rose for the A) predict the movement of tsunamis in the ocean.
15th consecutive month in February on a year-on- B) study the movement of litter in the ocean.
year basis.” C) indicate the amount of garbage dumped in the ocean.
A) The information above is collected every 15 months. D) collect the Japanese tsunami debris to clean the ocean.
B) The passage investigates the decrease in the number E) spread the debris in the ocean after the tsunami.
or ship orders.
C) The figures above were released before the tsunami. 290. (2011) The initials V.I.P. _____________Very
D) One can tell for sure that Japanese ship orders were Important Person.
decreasing just before the tsunami. A) means
E) Japanese ship orders have increased for over a year. B) stand for
C) are about
286. (2011) According to the first extract, it is correct D) describe
to say that: E) accounts for
A) Japanese shipyards that build large vessels were
virtually unharmed by the impact of the tsunami. 291. (2011) Choose the word that completes the idea
B) all Japanese shipyards are not located on the path of of the following statement correctly:
the tsunami. “Michael is a _______ smoker. He smokes three packs of
C) Japanese shipyards located on the path of the tsunami cigarettes a day.”
were slightly affected by the devastating waves. A) violent
D) shipyards in northwestern Japan were the most B) fierce
affected by the earthquake and tsunami. C) big
E) the earthquake and tsunami will have a big impact on D) chain
the Japanese shipyard industry over the next decade. E) strong
287. (2011) Read the following piece from extract 1

“The rotational schedule of interruption of power
supply due to the earthquake may affect our
operation at our works and subsidiaries.” It may be
inferred that:
A) Operations will be greatly affected by the constant
interruption of power supply.
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292. (2012) What can be inferred from the text?

A) Technology is the sole solution for casualties at sea.
B) Improper lack of action is still a defiance.
C) Ultra large vessels are not hazardous to navigation.
D) Maritime industry has been collapsing.
E) Mishaps seldom happen at sea.
293. (2012) In lines 58-59: ‘(…) major accidents have

often been the catalysts for key changes(…)’, the
underlined word can be replaced by:
A) goads
B) clogs
C) obstructions
D) troubles
E) excuses
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294. (2012) In lines 16-17: ‘Despite this, safety and
shipping 1912-2012: from Titanic to Costa Concordia,
(…)’, the underlined word refers to:
A) The sinking of Titanic.
B) Maritime industry.
C) Commercial shipping fleet.
D) General shipping loss rate.
E) Shipping in arctic waters.
295. (2012) In lines 33-34:‘(…) facing them

proactively.’, is the same as:
A) Complying with the rules of safety.
B) Keeping track of risks.
C) Foreseeing difficulties.
D) Putting off decisions.
E) Making deals.
296. (2012) According to Allianz Global Corporate and

Speciality, the maritime industry has been facing
emerging risks, the odd one out is:
A) Incorrect decisions or improper lack of action aboard.
B) Crew numbers have been thriving.
C) Ultra large vessels are on the increase
D) Robbery on the high seas.
E) Red tape on board ships.
297. (2012) People who never think of other people’s

feelings are very ___________________. 298. (2013) Which statement CAN NOT be inferred
A) insensible from the text?
B) impolite A) The vessel was clear of land.
C) inconsiderate B) There were casualties in the shipping accident.
D) brutal C) Investigators will make inquiries about the accident.
E) sensitive D) The ramming incident occurred during duty period.
E) The tower was smashed by the rear section of the
vessel.
299. (2013) In : ‘(…) around 14 people were in the

glasstopped tower when it was hit by the ship’s stern
as it ploughed into the dock(...).’ (lines 7-9), the
underlined two-word phrase is closest in meaning to:
A) ran aground
B) capsized
C) struck
D) drifted
E) flooded
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300. (2013) According to TEXT, it is correct to say that:

A) Yemen hasn’t been a victim of Somali piracy.
B) Somali pirates have been hijacking Yemeni vessels.
C) International ships are navigating through the area of
Somalia to attack Yemeni trawlers.
D) Royal Navy isn’t able to defend itself from Somali
pirates.
E) Piracy in the Indian Ocean is worthless.
301. (2013) In: ‘An elite team of Royal Marines

stormed the fishing vessel on Friday (…)’ (lines 1-2),
the underlined word could be replaced by:
A) docked
B) anchored
C) damaged
D) assaulted
E) berthed
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A) bored
B) mischievous
C) clumsy
D) jealous
E) Sensible
302. (2014) What is the text mainly about?

A) Five snorkellers who were overboard in the vicinity of
the east coast of Australia.
B) The retrieval of five snorkellers bound for Wigton
Island.
C) A rescue chopper near Queensland.
D) Five snorkellers who were hoisted by a windlass.
E) Castaways who were in mourning.
303. (2014) In : “ (...) Speaking to the Courier-Mail

about the ordeal yesterday (...)” (line 14-15), the
word in bold means:
A) a risible story
B) a trying experience
C) a petty detail
D) a remarkable situation
E) a fuzzy plan of action
304. (2014) In: “ (...) after scrawling a giant SOS

message into a nearby sandbank (...)” (line 2-4), the
underlined word is closest in meaning to:
A) reef
B) debris
C) shoal
D) derelict
E) seabed
305. (2014) Choose the verb that DOES NOT complete

the sentence correctly.
“The committee has _________ a meeting to discuss the
president's death.”
A) arranged
B) programmed
C) scheduled
D) organized
E) called
306. (2014) Choose the word that correctly completes

the sentence.
“A____________person has 'common sense', and does
not make stupid decisions.”
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308. (2015) Mark the correct option about the text.
A) Dr. Rogers pointed out that there was evidence of
deliberate overbilling.
B) The 'Atoms for Peace' program thrived fairly due to
public opposition.
C) The expansion project is expected to bolster trade.
D) Environmental awareness in the 1960s fostered
Operation Plowshare.
E) Misleading information ended up preventing budget
overruns.
(2016) Read the text to answer the questions
307. (2015) In lines 9 - 11: “The US authorities then in

control began excavation for larger locks in 1939”,
the word in bold means:
A) An artificial waterway used for travel, shipping or
irrigation.
B) A river or canal that vessels travel on.
C) A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full
impact of waves.
D) A place on a river with a set of gates which open and
close to allow boats in.
E) A barrier constructed across a waterway to control the
flow or raise the level of water.
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E) constructed impromptu, or by convention, between
individuals or groups of people.
311. (2016) All the sentences below are correct,

EXCEPT:
A) Carefully, she laid the papers on the table and left the
room.
B) These children are very badly brought up. They are
always shouting and fighting each other.
C) We looked at lots of different makes of car but, in the
end it was a question of price.
D) The train is my favorite way of transport.
E) The road out of our village goes up a steep hill.
312. (2016) Which sequence completes the text

below?
I- My wallet has been ______.
II- The painting later proved to be a forgery and virtually
______.
II- Never walk into the road from behind a ______ vehicle.
IV- A ______ at the contents shows that it covers much
familiar ground.
V- Having found a property we liked, we had to ______
money quickly.
A) stolen / worthless / stationery / glance / rise
B) robbed / invaluable / stationary / glimpse / raise
C) stolen / worthless / stationary / glance / raise
D) stolen / invaluable / stationery / glimpse / rise
E) robbed / invaluable / stationery / glance / raise
309. In line 57, “Lingua Franca” is:
A) a language that people use to communicate when they 313. (2016) Choose the option that correctly
have different first languages. completes the two sentences below, respectively.
B) a distinctive lect, or variety of English spoken by African I- When he started borrowing my books without asking, I
Americans. had to put my ______ down.
C) an informal language consisting of words and II- I didn’t want to go to the party but Jessy twisted my
expressions that are not considered appropriate for ______.
formal occasions. A) neck / knee
D) a body of words and phrases that apply to a specific B) finger / head
activity or profession, such as a particular art form or a C) hand / mind
medical or scientific subject. D) foot / arm
E) the language that a person has spoken from earliest E) heart / leg
childhood.
314. (2016) Choose the correct option.
310. (2016) Which option can NOT be inferred from A) He always changes his thoughts.
the text? B) He walked out after a blazing row with his friend.
A pidgin language is: C) I love his books, but in person he is a crashing nuisance.
A) a simplified means of linguistic communication. D) He is a devoted smoker.
B) the native language of a speech community. E) She might have a golden chance of passing the exam.
C) employed in situations such as commerce.
D) a contact language.
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315. (2017) What is true according to the text?

A) The one in charge of the Caledonian Sky took her to
an unforbidden area.
B) The main frame of the Caledonian Sky was wrecked
when she was relaunched.
C) An inspection showed that there was no pollution but
flooding as a consequence of the allision.
D) The Caledonian Sky steered away from her route and
rammed into a ridge of rocks and sand.
E) The phases of flood or ebb tide made the crew of the
Caledonian Sky trust the GPS navigation.
316. (2017) Choose the correct sentence.

A) My father always kept a close eye in me when I played
with my friends.
B) There must be more to him than meets my eyes, or else
why would she be interested in him?
C) Although we are married, we don’t see eye to eye on a
lot of things.
D) I cried my eyes away when my friend told me I failed
the exam.
E) Working with poor children opened my eyes off their
real needs.
317. (2017) In the extract from the first paragraph:

“The damage caused by a British-owned cruise ship
that accidentally ran aground on a pristine
Indonesian coral reef could total more than $18
million (...)”, the word in bold means
A) shabby
B) bulky
C) unspoiled
D) cozy
E) awesome
318. (2018) Read the text below. Which alternative is

correct ?
What’s the weather like ?
Of all human activities, transport is probably one of the
most influenced by the weather. From deciding wheather
or not to go for a walk in the park to cancelling or delaying
intercontinental passenger flights, the weather influences
our movements all the time. Extreme weather conditions
can cause accidents, death and destruction. So, predicting
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the weather is a priority when people and goods are bearings and distances of far away targets and deduce
moved from one place to another. Today man has information about potential hazards. The Radar can also
developed some very sophisticated means for predicting be used to find out the position of a ship at sea, but only
the weather, but despite this, our predictions are not in the case in which a fix (a fixed point of reference on the
always accurate because weather conditions can change land) is available. For this, other more precise, handy and
very suddenly. faster tools, like the GPS, are used.
(Adapted from: Flash on English for Transport and (Adapted from: Flash on English for Transport and
Logistics) Logistics)
A) Adverse weather conditions are not feasible. A) A Radar is a Global Positioning System.
B) Inclement weather can be hazardous. B) Targets are unsafe due to bearings and distances.
C) Rotten weather indicates it will turn cold. C) Electromagnetic waves are shown in the Plan Position
D) The weather forecast is invariably gloomy. Indicator.
E) Weather records are to be neglected. D) A Radar is a device used to avert crashes.
E) A Radar is a tool that uses distinct methods of giving
319. (2018) According to the comic strip, it is possible position to locate vessels.
to infer that:
321. (2018) Based on the text below, mark the correct
option.
Russian jet intercepts US Navy plane
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet performed an
"unprofessional" intercept of a US Navy P-8 surveillance
plane while it was flying in international airspace over the
Baltic Sea Tuesday, two defense officials told CNN. The
Russian jet came within about 20 feet of the US aircraft,
one official said, adding that the encounter lasted about
(From: www.thecomicstrips.com) nine minutes. The intercept was described by officials
A) Hagar comes to terms with his daughter. as safe but unprofessional, though a US Navy official told
B) Hagar’s daughter takes love for granted. CNN that the Navy does not officially classify aerial
C) Hagar proved to be a greedy man. encounters that way. The Navy classifies aviation
D) Hagar’s daughter is afraid of being left on the shelf. intercepts simply as either safe or unsafe. Lt. Cdr. Zach
E) Hagar’s daughter is highly delighted with the Harrell, a spokesman for US Naval Forces Europe,
proposal. declined to comment on the specific incident, saying, "US
Navy ships and aircraft routinely interact with military
320. (2018) Read the text and mark the correct option. units from other countries.". He added that the Navy
The Radar would provide information on unsafe interactions. The
The word RADAR stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. last unsafe intercept of a US Navy aircraft by a Russian jet
It is a technology which was properly used for the first occurred in January when a Russian Su-27 jet flew within
time during the Second World War by the allied troops five feet of a US Navy EP-3, forcing the Navy plane to fly
against the Germans. Basically, a radar is an anti-collision through its jet wash. The US Navy deemed that intercept
tool and can measure the bearing and the distance of a unsafe and unprofessional. Following that incident, the
selected target. It is therefore a vital aid on ships and US State Department issued a statement accusing the
airplanes, especially in case of low or blind-visibility Russians of "flagrantly violating existing agreements and
navigation. To detect a target’s position, the radar dish or international law.".
antenna sends out pulses of electromagnetic waves. (Adapted from: http://www.cnn.com)
When these waves hit the target their echo is returned to Considering the text, the word “declined” in “[...] a
the aerial and transformed into visual signals shown on a spokesman for US Naval Forces Europe, declined to
screen called PPI (Plan Position Indicator) or display. The comment on the specific incident [...] (4th paragraph)
capacity of the antenna to concentrate the irradiation means “______ ”.
energy in the dish is called gain. The whole process is A) decided
based on the principle that radio waves bounce off solid B) agreed
surfaces. It is therefore possible to determine the C) accepted
D) refused
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E) Intended E) it is a pointless effort to raise awareness of the
community.
322. (2019) Read the text below and choose the
correct option. (2019) Are shipping containers the future of affordable
Buy a beach cruiser and help save sea turtles on Kiawah housing?
Every spring, fierce female sea turtles-mostly Millions of people need homes. Millions of shipping
loggerheads-make their way from the ocean to Kiawah containers are going unused. Could this be an answer to
Island during nesting season. the global housing crisis? Cleveland Containers explore
From May through October, Kiawah's beaches are home further.
to 400 nests and thousands of baby loggerheads. But England is facing a housing crisis. According to housing
many of these endangered hatchlings would not survive charity Shelter, more than 50,000 households a year are
without the island's hands-on nest protection program. being forced out of their homes, and there are more than
Specifically, the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol efforts that 9 million renters in unsecure rented accommodations.
help 75% of hatchlings make it from their nests to the The situation is shaky even for those who own their
ocean. Without these efforts: less than 10% have a own homes. 28,900 homes were repossessed across the
chance. UK in 2013.
Sea turtles are an endangered species and the loggerhead But this situation isn't unique to England. House prices
turtle has been on the threatened list since 1978. Over are soaring across the world, which is placing home
the years, the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol has become one ownership out of reach for millions. And that's just in the
of the largest volunteer turtle efforts in the United States. developed world. Around 850 million people are
From relocating nests to helping hatchlings find the sea, currently living in “informal settlements”. In numerous
volunteering is open to island residents and guests, and rapidly urbanising cities, the average housing costs can be
the program relies on the community to help raise up to 200% of the net monthly income.
awareness about the importance of nesting season. There is no single explanation as to why the world's
This May, you'll see a custom fleet of beach cruisers with facing a housing crisis, and there's no easy answer for how
an original turtle print designed by Peter Millar at the new to solve it. But one major factor is a general dearth of
Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club and Residences. good quality, affordable housing. Many developments in
“We approached Peter Millar, a favorite on Kiawah, to the housing market are focused on constructing high-end
design a turtle-patterned bike as a fun way to raise our units that are expensive to build and out of the price
owners' awareness about the turtles and show our range of most. This needs to change.
commitment to protecting the wildlife on Kiawah”, says Desperate times often call for radical Solutions. One
Chris Burden, managing director for Timbers Kiawah. thing the world isn't lacking is shipping containers. There
You don't have to be a Timbers' owner to help: the may be up to 40 million shipping containers in the world
limited-edition beach cruisers are for sale to the public right now, and experts believe that only six million are
and 100% of the proceeds go to the turtle patrol. “Kiawah currently in use.
Island is one of the country's most vital nesting areas for Who'd live in a shipping Container?
loggerhead sea turtles and the turtle patrol is responsible Shipping containers are built to be strong, secure and
for nesting patrols and monitoring efforts up and down practical. These are all sound benefits for storage and
the beach. The contributions will be used to fund their mass transit, but do they make for comfortable
initiatives in whatever way they see fit”, Burden says. accommodation?
Anyone can volunteer in the nesting and hatching The idea of living in a shipping Container might strike
programs by contacting Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol. some as odd, unfeasible, impractical and maybe even a
(Abridged and adapted from little unappealing. But it's important to think of shipping
https://www.newsweek.com/iawahsave-turtles- containers not as finished products, but as raw materials
1412015) - as exoskeletons for future homes.
It is possible to infer from the text that Because, really, there's no end to what you can do
A) the island's hands-on nest protection program has with a shipping Container. They can easily be insulated
been jeopardizing the offspring. and fitted with Windows, doors, indoor partitions,
B) hatchlings are imperilled. electricity and running water - everything that's needed
C) the purpose of the protection program is to cheat the for human inhabitation. A single shipping Container can
community. be transformed into a cozy dwelling in no time at all. But
D) the nesting and hatching programs are compulsory.
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if more space is needed, you can just stack multiple largely unconscious. They all thought they spent about
containers on top of each other. half the time. For Larry Rosen, a psychologist at California
And if you're really wondering whether people would State University, smartphones are really influencing our
be comfortable living in converted shipping containers, behavior.
just consider the great reaction that greets shipping Benjamim Storm, a psychologist at the University of
containers converted for retail use. They're thought of as California says: “The scope of the amount of information
cool, hip and quirky. When used as affordable housing, it's we have at our fíngertips is beyond anything we've ever
no stretch to say that many won't think of shipping experienced. The temptation to become reliant on it
containers as a last resort, so much as actively desirable. seems to be greater”. One of his studies offered strong
(Abridged and adapted from evidence that the more students were allowed to use the
https://www.openaccessgovemment.org) internet to answer questions, the more they were prone
to continue to use the internet, even when the questions
323. According to the text, shipping containers became easier. “Some people think memory is absolutely
A) can be a menace for people. declining as a result of us using technology”, he says.
B) are a rip off. “Others disagree”. Based on the current data, though, I
C) are usually rotten. don't think we can really make strong conclusions one
D) never tamish. way or the other”.
E) can be snug. (Adapted and abridged from: http://www.cbc.ca)
324. (2019) In the excerpt “But one major factor is a 326. In the excerpt “[...] the more they were prone to
general dearth of good quality, affordable housing.”, continue to use the internet [...]”, the word in bold
the word in bold means: means:
A) wealthy A) assured
B) paucity B) inclined
C) surplus C) averse
D) amount D) certain
E) glut E) unwilling
325. (2019) Read the statements about the text and 327. (2019) Read the text and mark the correct option.
decide whether they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Mark A) Smartphone notifications such as beeps, buzzes and
the correct option. chimes are crucial to our intelligence.
I - There is a surfeit of dwellings in England. B) Smartphones help in mastering concentration and
II - Housing is wobbly in England. sharpening our focus.
III - House prices are steep worldwide. C) A study showed that adults between 18 and 33 were
IV - Home ownership is attainable for many people. unaware of the actual time they spent on their
V - Living in a shipping Container is alluring and ordinary smartphones.
throughout the world. D) Although we've never had so much information at our
A) I - (F) / II - (T) / III - (T) / IV - (F) / V - (F) fingertips, people are less reliant on them.
B) I - (T) /II - (F) / III - (F) /IV - (T) /V - (F) E) For Benjamin Storm, it is a fact that memory is declining
C) I - (T) / II - (T) / III - (T) / IV - (F) / V - (T) as a result of using technology.
D) I - (F) / II - (F) / III - (F) / IV - (T) / V - (F)
E) I - (F) / II - (T) / III - (F) / IV - (T) / V - (T) (2020) Development of world's first autonomous, zero
emission feeder postponed amid COVID-19 crisis
(2019) Smartphones are rewiring our brains Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changed
With beeps, buzzes and chimes alerting us to crucial global outlook, the development of the world's first
intelligences like the latest software updates we'll regret autonomous and electric container vessel Yara Birkeland
installing, and our work colleague's groundbreaking new is put on hold, Norwegian company Yara announced.
profile picture, our mastery of concentration is slipping Yara has decided to pause further development of
away. Focus is becoming a lost art. One study reported the vessel and will assess next steps together with its
that adults between the ages of 18 and 33 interact with partners, the company stated. The hull of the Yara
their phones an astounding 85 times a day, spending Birkeland vessel was launched to sea in Romania in
about 5 hours doing so. Interestingly, their usage was February 2020. The ship is expected to arrive at the
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Norwegian shipyard in May where it will be fitted with the second officer would be in charge of plotting the
various control and navigation systems and undergo ship's position on the navigational chart,
testing before delivery to Yara. The Pilot and the Master discussed and agreed the
Yara and technology company Kongsberg teamed up intended passage plan, noting a strong flood tide that
in 2017 with the ambition to build the world's first would be running astern. However, the subsequent
autonomous and zero-emission container vessel. investigation found that, due to miscommunication
Replacing 40,000 truck journeys a year, Yara during the exchange, the passage inwards began with the
Birkeland seeks to reduce NOx and CO2 emissions and Master and Pilot having different understandings of how
improve road safety in a densely populated urban area in the first turn would be conducted.
Norway. The ship was lined up with the leading navigation
(Adapted from: https://safety4sea.com) lights and entered the channel without incident. As the
Pilot took the con, the Master brief ed the staff captain
328. Which statements are TRUE about the article? on the Master/ Pilot exchange and explained his
I-The pandemic forestalled additional improvement of understanding of how they were going to negotiate the
the feeder vessel. tum to port. The rest of the bridge team were not
II-The ship will enable a depletion of road freight and road included in this conversation and essentially relied on
hazards. what they overheard.
III-The vessel will be scrapped straight away. Under the Pilot's con, the first alteration of course to
IV-The Norwegian shipyard went bankrupt due to the port was initiated using three degrees of port helm. At
changed global outlook. this time the vessel had a speed over ground (SOG) of
V-The ship will be fitted with outdated controls and nearly 18 knots. The initial helm order was followed by
navigation systems. successive increases to five and then 10 degrees of
A) I and V rudder.
B) IV and V About one minute after the initial three degree port
C) II and V helm order an offtrack: alarm flashed 011 the ECDIS, but
D) III and IV this information was not brought to the attention of the
E) I and II Master or the Pilot. The alarm appeared only as a visual
indicator on the radar screen because its audio had been
329. (2020) According to the article: muted prior to the ship entering the channel.
A) Covid-19 pandemic urged the development of the Even so, the Master and Pilot soon realised that the
world's first autonomous, zero-emission feeder. ship was proceeding dangerously close to a known rock
B) Norwegian Company Yara issued a statement about shoal, so 20 degrees of port rudder was ordered,
the launching of a new watercraft fully manned. immediately foll owed by maximum port rudder.
C) Unmanned craft can whittle down the discharge of foul About three minutes after the initial helm order of
air and greenhouse gases. three degrees, and despite the emergency helm order,
D) Yara and Kongsberg technology company split up due the ship's bilge keel and the starboard propeller made
to the virus outbreak. contact with the rock as the ship passed.
E) Autonomous and zero-emission feeders are salvage The ship was then navigated back to the centre of the
vessels that can stow the level of pollutants. channel and continued on its passage to port without
further incident.
(2020) Passenger ship hits rock The official report on this accident discusses the
A passenger ship was inbound in daylight and fair concept of allowing a ship to depart from an intended
visibility. The Master gave the Pilot a briefing regarding track in the belief that other influences, such as tide in this
the ship's manoeuvring characteristics; the ship was case, would return the ship to the intended track. The
highly manoeuvrable and would 'turn on a dirne,' he said. report notes that this carries a high risk when
The Master told the Pilot that a three-degree helm order manoeuvring large ships in narrow waterways, where
would create a rate of turn of 10-15 degrees per minute. margins for error are small. The report posits that there is
The bridge team would consist of the Pilot at the con less risk when a ship is kept strictly to the intended track
while the Master would have overall navigational by increasing or decreasing its rate of tum in response to
command. The staff captain would be in charge of the external influences such as tide and wind. This
communications while the first officer would be in charge method has the advantage of being unambiguous for
of electronic navigation and collision avoidance. Finally, other members of the bridge team tasked with
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monitoring the progress of the ship against the planned
track.
(Adapted from: https://steamshipmutual.com)
330. Mark the option that is TRUE about the text.

A) As the Master does not hold ultimate command and
responsibility on board, the Pilot and staff Captain
take the navigation watch.
B) After taking over the navigational duties on the
bridge, the Pilot gave instructions to the staff Captain
on the Master/Pilot trade.
C) Both the Pilot and the Master took the offtrack alarm
for granted as it went off the ECDIS.
D) The audible and visual emergency alarms had been
hushed when the vessel entered the channel. The
audible and visual emergency alarms had been
hushed when the vessel entered the channel.
E) The Master as well as the Pilot found out that the
vessel was running into risk and made up their minds
to steer clear of it at once.
332. (2020) According to the text, it is possible to infer
331. (2020) It is possible to infer from the text that: that:
A) Both the one in charge of the ship and the Pilot saw A) IMO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
eye-to-eye on the voyage planning at the outset. United Nations made an agreement that would spur
B) The outer passenger ship was quite stationary. the jettison of waste in the oceans.
C) Despite being highly manoeuvrable, the ship would B) Marine pollution has been backed by some sectors of
have problems in changing direction very quickly in a very society.
small space. C) The contract between IMO and FAO is related to the
D) Due to a rock shoal the ship stranded strategies for enlarging the provision of rubbish for
E) The navigation lights were unlit, although the ship was the industries.
keeping track of it. D) The contract will enable an ebb in marine pollution
besides averting it.
E) The project is a helping hand in the development of
(2020) Read the text below and answer the question other countries and a deterrent for recycling.
(2020) MARITIME ACCIDENTS

Accidents on Tugboats
Tugboats are those which help move huge ships to
enter docks. They are small in nature but are powerful to
ensure that the large vessels are handled safely. But
sometimes because of the blockage of the visibility of
tugboats by the larger vessels, maritime accidents occur.
Also, human error on the part of the pilot of the tugboat
can also lead to unwanted and unexpected tugboat
mishaps.
Accidents on Oil Tankers
The major cause of accidents on tankers is explosions.
Since the very nature of the materials. these tankers
transport is dangerous and highly flammable, even the
most minor of explosions can cause enormous losses.
According to statistics, one of the main reasons for oil
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tanker accidents occurring is because of workers'
negligence - nearly 84-88%.
(Adapted from: https://www
.maríneinsight.com/marinesafety/12-types-of~maritime-
accidents/)
333. (2020) Read the statements below and decide
whether they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Then choose
the option that contains the correct answer.
I. Maritime accidents can be caused by human failure.
II. Size of vessels does not imply maritime accidents. A) There are many job positions to be held.
III. Maritime accidents sometimes occur at dock B) Most of the job vacancies are overlooked.
entrances. C) Prospects for employment are short-term ones.
IV. Lack of visibility is one of the causes of maritime D) A great deal of job opportunities has been shed.
accidents. E) A gloomy unemployment scenario has been faced.
V. Explosions represent a small percentage in tanker
accidents. 336. (2020) Read the poem below and choose the
A) T - T - F - T - F correct answer.
B) T - F - F - T - F SEA-FEVER
C) F - T - F - T - T I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the
D) F - T - T - F - F sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
E) T - F - T - F – T And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white
sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey
(2020) Confluence of Cultures dawn breaking. I must down to the seas again, for the call
A professional involved in a merchant marine career of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may
gets to meet and mingle with people of different cultures not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white
and nationalities. This helps the individual to understand clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume,
and function better as a team player and learn the and the seagulls crying. I must down to the seas again to
nuances of different cultures and traditions at the same the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull's way and the whale's
time. This automatically increases adaptability and brings way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is
about more awareness about what goes and what doesn't a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet
in a different country. sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
(From: https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/10- By John Masefield (1878-1967)
reasonswhy-a-career-in-merchant-navy-is-unlike-any- According to the text:
other-career/) A) The title refers to a disease that could commonly
334. (2020) According to the text: occur working onboard vessels at sea.
A) Communication between co-workers provides them B) The seagulls are crying because of the blown spume
with deeper understanding about their way of life. and the flung spray.
B) Interaction with people from various cultures C) The voice of the poem has a strong desire to hear a
enhances professional skill. story from a seafarer.
C) By being exposed to different cultures, workers end D) The whetted knife is going to be used to cut the
up strict professionals. seagulls and the whales like the wind.
D) Knowledge got from being in contact with foreigners E) The voice of the poem wants to have an amazing
affects the professional's quality of life. adventure at sea by sailing in very bad weather.
E) A proper behavior on the part of such a professional
is a requirement for communication abroad. 337. (2020) Based on the passage below, mark the
correct option.
By the end of our first two weeks in Holland, we had fallen
335. (2020) Based on the text, it is possible to infer head over heels for the country. It's a historic, visual,
that: artistic and cultural feast that is compact and easy to get
around thanks to its efficient trains, buses and bike
routes.
(Adapted from: Sail Magazine, August 2018.)
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Considering the previous passage, the underlined phrase they can be a navigational hazard and become entangled
'head over heels' is closest in meaning to: in propellers and rudders. Another problem requiring
A) Bewildered urgent remedial action is the massive accumulation of
B) Gleeful plastics, not only in coastal areas but also in the deep sea.
C) At ease This litter is harmful to marine life: sea creatures can
D) In love become trapped inside containers or strangled by nets or
E) Stupefied ropes, and microplastics can also enter the food chain as
they are indigestible when swallowed. (Adapted from
338. (2021) IMO Action Plan to address marine plastic https://www.imo.org)
litter from ships Mark the correct alternative about the text above.
IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee A) Litter disposal at sea has been treated as a matter of
(MEPC) in 2018 adopted the International Maritime human lack of attention.
Organisation (IMO) Action Plan to address marine plastic B) IMO voices its view about sea life being caught in a
litter from ships, which aims to enhance existing trap of extensive damage.
regulations and introduce new supporting measures to C) UN Environment has called on IMO to issue litter-
reduce marine plastic litter from ships. related death on sea.
What is marine litter? D) Attention has been diverted from land-based litter to
Plastic materials in all shapes and sizes are omnipresent debris on open sea.
in our seas and oceans. They break down extremely E) Plastic is by far the least noticeable substance
slowly in the marine environment, taking in excess of 400 discarded into marine environment.
years. Marine litter originates from many sources and
causes a wide spectrum of environmental, economic, (2021) Read the text below and answer question.
safety, health and cultural impacts. For example, marine Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, says the
litter can cause harm to sea life if ingested or even death Suez Canal blockage’s economic fallout will continue into
if a marine mammal becomes entangled in litter. Marine second half of May
litter has been defined by UN Environment (United Kevin Shalvey
Nations Environment) as “any persistent, manufactured Apr 11, 2021, 9:01 AM
or processed solid material discarded, disposed of or Fallout from the Ever Given's time lodged in the Suez
abandoned in the marine and coastal environment. Canal will “ripple” through the economy for the next few
Marine litter consists of items that have been made or weeks or months, according to Maersk, the world's
used by people and deliberately discarded into the sea or biggest shipping company.
rivers or on beaches; brought indirectly to the sea with “We will see ripple effects continuing into the second
rivers, sewage, storm water or winds; accidentally lost, half of May,” Lars Mikael Jensen, head of Maersk's Global
including material lost at sea in bad weather (fishing gear, Ocean Network, told The Financial Times.
cargo); or deliberately left by people on beaches and The Ever Given, which is among the world’s largest
shores.” Marine litter, including plastics and container ships, was lodged in the canal for six days,
microplastics, is known to result from land-based sources effectively closing one of the world’s most important
in massive quantities but can also originate from ships. trade routes.
Debris particles have been observed in coastal areas, in The Ever Given was operated by the Taiwan based
waters far from anthropogenic pollution sources, in shipping company Evergreen Group. The ship was freed
surface waters, in the water column of deep water and in on March 29.
ocean sediments, and from the equator to the poles, Maersk predicted knock-on effects from the blockage.
including trapped in sea ice. In an updated press advisory posted on Thursday, the
UN Environment estimates that 15% of marine litter company said it was pleased to see that the queue waiting
floats on the sea's surface, 15% remains in the water at the canal was rapidly diminishing.
column and 70% rests on the seabed. According to “For each day that passes we are getting a clearer
another study, 5.25 million plastic particles, weighing picture of what this incident means for our customers,”
268,940 tonnes in total, are currently floating in the the company said.
world’s oceans. What problems does marine litter cause? Maersk said about 50 ships had been delayed for about
In addition to the environmental and health problems a week because of the blockage. Some of those ships
posed by marine litter, floating garbage and plastics pose waited on either end of the canal, while others were
a costly as well as dangerous problem for shipping, as redirected around the Cape of Good Hope.
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The effects of those delays will be felt in ports around D) the Suez trade route closure has undermined
the world, the company said. Its advisory warned that confidence in economy position.
delays may vary by location. Busy ports and terminals E) success in freeing the Ever Given as soon as possible
may not have berths for ships arriving outside their would significantly boom economy.
originally scheduled: windows. The company previously
said shipping backlog may take months to unravel. (2021) Ever Given crew fear joining ranks of seafarers
“Even when the canal gets reopened, the ripple effects stranded on ships for years
on global capacity and equipment are significant and the “For two years Mohammad Aisha has been the lone
blockage has already triggered a series of further resident of an abandoned container ship marooned off
disruptions and backlog in global shipping that could take Egypt in Golf of Suez. If he needs to charge his phone, get
weeks, possibly months, to unravel,” Maersk said in a drinking water or buy food, he has to row to shore,
statement back when the Ever Given was still lodged in although he can only stay for two hours at most as the
the canal. area is a restricted military zone. According to one doctor
(Adapted from https://www.businessinsider.com who examined him, the malnourished sailor has started
maersk-ever-givensuez-canal-blockage-economic- to exhibit similar symptoms to prisoners held in poor
fallout-late-may-2021-4) conditions.”
(Adapted from https://www.the guardian.com>19)
339. (2021) According to the text, it is possible to
conclude that 342. (2021) Mark the correct option about the text.
A) authorities had reassessed maritime laws before the A) Mohammad Aisha’s having the time of his life on
time the Suez Canal got reopened. board the ship.
B) even when the Suez Canal got opened again, shipping B) The container ship is keeling over in the vicinity of the
companies remained inactive for months. port.
C) when the Suez Canal got no longer obstructed, the C) Mohammad Aisha’s endurance hinges on his
Cape of Good Hope had got impassable. attempts.
D) all ships in the long queue had been redirected before D) Mohammad Aisha gets a real kick out of rowing to
the time the Suez Canal became passable. shore.
E) Ever Given had already been refloated, by the time E) Mohammad Aisha is a ravenous convict.
the Suez Canal got unblocked.
(2021) Based on the text, answer question.
340. (2021) Which statement is true about the text? What the Ever Given can tell us about mental health at
A) Ever Given vessel operated by Evergreen group is the sea
world's largest ever container ship. Captain Lee Clarke from Tapiit Live on one of the
B) In consequence of a six-day shipping backlog, ports all overlooked aspects stemming from last month's Suez
over the world would be as busy as ever. blockage.
C) The Canal blockage was over after six days and shipping Thirty days ago, a ship named Ever Given was sailing in
lane has been freed ever since. relative anonymity. Twenty-nine days ago, that same ship
D) According to Maersk, as the six days went by, blockage found itself splashed across the front cover of every
effects on our customers” business were getting ever national newspaper from London to Lima.
more evident. In a matter of hours, the ship and its 25 strong crew
E) The fact that Ever Given has run aground for six days went from highly skilled seafarers to media targets. In the
would rarely, if ever, affect ships” schedule adversely. maelstrom of social media memes, newspaper cover
stories and “special reports”, one major thing was
341. (2021) According to the text, it is possible to infer forgotten, more likely ignored: the crew's mental well-
that being.
A) the prolonged marine blockage at Suez Canal could In a world of social media, everyone is an expert, and
have spiralled into an economic trouble. never has that been felt more in the maritime industry
B) the tie-up of shipment caused by the lodged Ever Given than now. A frenzy of blame erupted almost instantly
would cause customers financial problems. with little or no merit or fact-checking, as evidenced by
C) concerted actions to salvage the ship could have the naming of a female officer as the Ever Given's Captain,
averted serious shortages of supplies. regardless of the fact she was over 200 miles away on
another vessel.
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Being a seafarer is a stressful job, irrespective of a (Adapted from https://splash247.com>what-the-ev...)
global incident, especially when you factor in being away
from family for extended periods and working contract to 343. (2021) According to Captain Lee Clarke, the
contract with little job security. You also have to cope seafarer’s occupation is
with fatigue, extreme weather conditions and intense A) a piece of cake.
time pressure placed upon the crew and its Master by B) a cushy job.
multiple state and global agencies as well as the ship’s C) terrific.
own charter. So, add to that taking the “blame” for halting D) a cinch.
$9.6 billion of trade a day, understandably, stress levels E) grueling.
rise astronomically.
As an industry, mental health appears still to be very 344. (2021) Read the sentences and mark the correct
much a taboo topic. Seafarers are more likely to be signed option about the text.
off and dismissed for being deemed “unfit to serve” than I) Captain Lee Clarke reckons that the crew of the Ever
they are to receive any form of support. Whilst onboard, Given busted a gut to steer clear of jeopardies.
the mood will feel somewhat supportive with the crew II) The crew’s mental well-being was slighted.
banding together to keep the ship operating, internally, III) Seafarers are usually given the sack for being unwary.
each and every seafarer, from deckhand to Master will be IV) The crew of the Ever Given stood out for being clumsy.
worrying about their reputation and thus, their V) It was settled that there was a female skipper who rode
employability. herd on the Ever Given.
I- __________ my experience as a Captain, your crew A) I and II
is your first line II- ____________ defence III- B) Il and IV
____________any major incident. As soon as something C) III and V
goes awry, they burst IV- _____________ action, they're D) I and III
trained to do so, it's instinctive. I have no doubt, everyone E) II and V
aboard the Ever Given did everything V- _________ their
power to protect that ship and avoid a major incident, but (2021) Based on the text, answer question.
some things are VI- __________your control. In reality, First ship tunnel to be constructed in Norway
they will never be praised for saving the ship, only Norway plans for a pioneering construction project that
criticised for grounding it. will facilitate ship transportation. The plan includes the
This crew is acutely aware of the issues the incident has construction of a tumnel from which ships will pass by in
caused and they are reminded of it every time they open order to avoid the Stad peninsula. The endeavor has been
their phone or computer to read the news or speak to underway since 2017 and was approved by Norway”s
their families, and I feel for every single one of them. Ministry of Transport and Communications in late
They’re now stuck in an Egyptian lake, further away February 2021.
from their families, without the ability to defend The waters in the Stad peninsula are dangerous since it
themselves with the threat of civil and criminal charges is an exposed area where navigation is challenging.
looming. This downward spiral will undoubtedly be taking Except for the water currents, the underwater
its toll on their mental health and in the past, there hasn't topography creates additional issues including
been much of a support system in place to help. unpredictable waves which may persist for a significant
Based on my experience offshore, working for a amount of time after a storm has passed.
company that provides mental well-being training, and The Norwegian Coastal Administration stated that
from all of the feedback, Tapiit has garnered from its live- plans for alternatives such as the one currently underway
streamed mental health awareness courses, seafarers have been suggested for years. Even the Vikings used to
want and need this support. Yet, there's a deep-rooted drag their ships over the land in order to avoid the
fear that admitting they're struggling and asking for help dangerous conditions around the peninsula. During
will be the end of their careers. World War II, the Germans also made plans to construct
Of course, the conversation has advanced significantly, a similar project, however, according to Terje
however, it's still not where it should be. The harsh reality Andreassen, head of the Norwegian Coastal
is, the Ever Given and its crew will be forgotten about in Administration, “the war didn”t last long enough to build
a month or two’s time, but this crew is hurting and will it”.
continue to struggle with the mental health issues caused The tunnel will create an alternative, faster route for
by the incident for years to come. ships around the peninsula. It will stretch for 1700 meters
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and will be 37 and 36 meters in height and width, A) The new route will be compulsory for contemporary
respectively. The construction will begin from the two ships.
sides of the tunnel (probably using the drilling and B) The project is going to be a little steep.
blasting technique). The tunnel face will be excavated in C) The groundbreaking project of the tunnel is a real flop.
multiple phases. The top of the tunnel will be supported D) The placid waters of the peninsula are the main
by a layer of shotcrete. Routes from which the excavated deterrent to safe navigation.
material will be transported outside of the tunnel will also E) The construction of the tunnel caused a feeling of
be established. despair.
The two entrances of the tunnel will feature walls made
from the excavated rocks. The interior of the facility will 347. (2021) Read the text below and mark the correct
have led lights that will function both as an aesthetic and option.
a navigation tool. The design aims at making the tunnel fit Inland cargo ship ran aground, damaged, may break in
with the surrounding nature and not interrupt the natural two, Western Scheldt
environment. Inland cargo ship MVS SOWNENT loaded with soil ran
The total cost of the project is expected to reach aground at around 1750 UTC April 14 on Western Scheldt
$325MM with officials mentioning that funding has been near Baalhoek, Netherlands, while sailing downstream.
secured. The construction process is planned to begin in The ship suffered serious damages, hull is breached,
early 2022 after signing a contract in 2021. Officials understood to get cracks, but there's no immediate
suggest that the construction phase will last for 3-4 years, danger of breaking. She was refloated and taken below
hence, the tunnel will be completed by 2026. grounding site, to be offloaded and after that, towed to
Norway is a pioneering country for tunnel engineering Hansweert.
and has more than 1,100 facilities. The rough terrain and (Adapted from
the rockmass conditions (which are generally good) have https://www.fleetmon.com/services/vesselrisk-rating/)
favored the establishment of such projects. It is possible to infer from the excerpt that
Despite the excitement for the project, not everyone is A) the coastal freighter MVS SOWNENT was disabled
in favor of it. According to Knut Samset, Professor of and adrift.
project management at the Norwegian University of B) the vessel nearly turned turtle clear of land.
Science and Technology, the project is not going to be C) the ship managed to avoid flood damage.
financially prosperous due to its high cost, the fact that it D) the main frame of the vessel is rifted.
will not always be the faster route and that modem ships E) before being discharged, the vessel was hauled to
will not be obliged to use it. “It's a very expensive thing. Hansweert.
Weather permitting, it's as fast to sail around the cape as
it is to sail into the fjord and through the tunnel. Plus, MIXED TOPICS
today’s boats are big enough and safe enough to handle
the choppy waters, which makes traveling through the 348. (2015) Which alternative is correct?
tunnel a moot point.”, Prof. Samset stated. A) Sam, would you come here please -Ok, I´m going!
(From https:// www.geoengineer.org>news) B) These shoes don't suit me - do you have a larger size?
C) You are a very naughty little girl.
345. (2021) It is true about the text that D) You really need to do an effort!
A) plying the new waterway is still a bone of contention. E) I borrowed my father some money and now I can't pay
B) due to its underwater topography, the tunnel will it back.
certainly jeopardize future navigation in the
peninsula. 349. (2015) Choose the correct sentence.
C) the Vikings used to shut their eyes to the menacing A) My best friend is as smart as me.
situation around the peninsula. B) Nobody but I knew the end of the story.
D) integrating the tunnel with its surrounding nature is C) Do you want Paul or I to phone her?
beyond the bounds of possibility. D) I poured her a glass of water, she drank at once.
E) the plans for the first ship tunnel came overnight. E) He was admired by the people with who he worked.
346. (2021) According to the text, which option is 350. (2015) Choose the correct answer.
correct? A) This cheese tastes well.
B) Susan pulled her belt tightly and started off.
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C) Can you suggest me a good dentist?
D) The forecast says it will grow colder tomorrow.
E) Who did you buy it?
351. (2016) Mark the correct alternative.

A) The repairs are certain of costing more than you think.
B) We didn’t reach agreement on any of the discussed
problems.
C) Children may resemble both their father and their
mother in different ways.
D) It is not expected to have difficulty in finding somebody
suitably qualified.
E) Her family are easy to get on with them.

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ARTICLES Language, brain and disability

287. (2011) Read the following piece from extract 1

292. (2012) What can be inferred from the text?

293. (2012) In lines 58-59: ‘(…) major accidents have

295. (2012) In lines 33-34:‘(…) facing them

296. (2012) According to Allianz Global Corporate and

297. (2012) People who never think of other people’s

299. (2013) In : ‘(…) around 14 people were in the

300. (2013) According to TEXT, it is correct to say that:

301. (2013) In: ‘An elite team of Royal Marines

302. (2014) What is the text mainly about?

303. (2014) In : “ (...) Speaking to the Courier-Mail

304. (2014) In: “ (...) after scrawling a giant SOS

305. (2014) Choose the verb that DOES NOT complete

306. (2014) Choose the word that correctly completes

(2016) Read the text to answer the questions

307. (2015) In lines 9 - 11: “The US authorities then in

311. (2016) All the sentences below are correct,

312. (2016) Which sequence completes the text

315. (2017) What is true according to the text?

316. (2017) Choose the correct sentence.

317. (2017) In the extract from the first paragraph:

318. (2018) Read the text below. Which alternative is

330. Mark the option that is TRUE about the text.

(2020) MARITIME ACCIDENTS

351. (2016) Mark the correct alternative.

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