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Fall 2016 Final Examination -A-

1- Complete the sentences with the phrases

below. Make changes if necessary. There are 3
extras.
2. A: ________________ I don’t use a knife while
eating dinner at that restaurant?
Give a call come naturally make a fortune
come back make progress make a decision B: No, you’d better not. It is considered a bit rude in this
have a choice give a donation environment.

1. I cannot clearly understand Einstein’s theory of 3. A: I was invited to a party but, as you know I don’t
relativity. It doesn’t ___________ to me. I don’t think it like sharing the same atmosphere with that Tim, and he
is accurate. will also be there!

2. South Korea has ________ a great __________ since

1970s. The government supported some companies, like B: _______________ I would not attend that party and
Samsung and it turned out to be a really powerful find an excuse.
company.
4. A: I think too much reading may harm your eye sight.
3. He _______________ after founding that company ____________ you an example, Jorge Borges and Cemil
but as far as I know he struggled with many problems Meric went blind because of reading.
during that period.
B: Oh, really? I haven’t heard that.
4. These days I have to ______________ about my
future career. I don’t want to feel regretful 10 years 5. A: Do you know, can we smoke in this area?
later, so I have to think twice.

5. I warned my secretary about the issue. If someone B: _____________ it is not legal.

asks me she will _________ me __________ and I will
inform her accordingly.
3- Rewrite the sentences with the given words below
so that they have the same meaning.
2- Complete the sentences with the phrases below.
1. I didn’t remember the term during the exam so I
There are 3 extras.
could not answer that question.

I am sure… If I were you... I am not sure… WOULD:

_____________________________________________
Let me give… Do ı need to… Is it Ok if… _____________
It’s definitely… Percent certain…
2. Young architects, thanks to their education, will
design many outstanding buildings in the future.
1. A: Do you know who the writer of To the Lighthouse
BE:
is, which is a famous novel from English Literature?
_____________________________________________
______________
B: ________________ but I think Emily Bronte.

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3. Havana is the capital city of Cuba and there is a statue
of Ataturk there.

WHERE:
_____________________________________________
_______________

4. I recommend you not to stay awake till late hours. It

is not good for your development. 4- Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word

WERE: JK Rowling is a best-selling author. Her books

_____________________________________________ _______written for children, but adults love them, too.
_____________
In 1996, her big moment came _____she heard that her
first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,
5. I last visited Istanbul in 2002. It must have changed a
would be published. “The moment I found out was one
lot.
of ____ best of my life” says Joanne. She had been in
SINCE:
Portugal and taught English there ______ she returned.
_____________________________________________
_____________ She had a suitcase of stories ______Harry Potter. She
moved to Edinburgh and it was there that she decided to
6. When the Prime Minister entered the hall, we were
taking her photos with my colleagues. finish the Harry Potter novel. _____ a child, Joanne had
always loved writing and before she was six, she had
WHILE:
_____________________________________________ finished her first story called Rabbit. From then on, she
_____________ followed her love of language. She enjoyed English
7. The thieves had run away before the landlord and his _______ school and went ______ studying French at
wife arrived home. university. Having achieved her ambition, what does she

AFTER: say about writing? “Writing can ____ a lot of fun, but
_____________________________________________ also a lot of hard work. My advice to young writers is to
_____________
read as _______as you can, like I did.
8. The Blue Whale is the biggest animal in the world. It
weighs nearly 150 tones.
5- Complete the sentences with the correct form of
WHICH: verbs
_____________________________________________
_____________ 1. Colin _________ (calm) down a lot ever since the
boss told him that he __________ (lose) his job if he
9. Victor Hugo is one of the most brilliant authors of insisted on behaving so irresponsibly.
French Literature. His novel The Miserable is very
famous all over the world. 2. If I _______________ (know) that it was so difficult,
I _______________ (not participate) in the last project. I
WHOSE: spent so many sleepless nights to finish it.
_____________________________________________
_____________ 3. According to eyewitnesses, the car ____________
(travel) at about 130 kph when it____________ (crash)
10. The professor “You will hand your assignment into the wall.
papers tomorrow”
4. My sister ___________ (suffer) from severe back
aches recently and I think it's because, last month, she
NEXT:
_________ (start) to work in a shop where she has to
_____________________________________________
pick up heavy things.
_____________
5. Bob ________________ (not practice) with us
tomorrow night, because he ________ (make) an

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appointment with the dentist yesterday because of his researched the organization. Spend some time looking at
toothache. the company’s website as your interviewer is likely to
6. After she _________ (lie) to me for the fifth time, I ask you some background questions. It’s a
_________ (not believe) another word she said and (5)___________ to have questions of your own
ended our friendship. prepared as well as this shows interest and initiative. By
questions, I don’t mean ‘How much will I get paid?
How many weeks’ holiday do we get?’ but ‘What plans
do you have for expanding into the Asian market?’
7. Our Spanish teacher _________ (speak) very slowly
and clearly to us at the moment, because we First impressions are very important. Research has
______________ (not progress) very much in the
shown that decisions are made within seconds of
language yet.
meeting someone. You want to fit in and
8. We ___________ (not have) the opportunity to go to (6)__________ as someone who’d be an asset to the
the cinema now, because we have a young baby, but
team so dress appropriately. If you’re applying for a job
sometimes, we _________ (buy) a video to play at
home. in a financial institution, wear a smart suit. If you’re
hoping to work in a (7) __________ relaxed
9. No one __________ (succeed) in climbing the world's
environment, you can dress in a more casual way but
highest mountain, Everest, before Edmund Hillary and
Tenzing Norgay _______ (do) it in 1953. always look neat and clean.
Walk into the office with confidence. Shake hands with
10. George claims that he __________ (write) a novel
for five years, but I am sure that he _________ (not a firm grip and make eye contact. When you sit down,
finish) it next year. don’t cross your arms and legs as this makes you look
defensive. Don’t play with your hair or jewellery. Take
6- Choose the correct answer for each blank. deep breaths and speak calmly and clearly.
Finally, there’s nothing worse than being late. Make
Preparing for a job interview sure you know exactly where you’re going.
For most people, attending a job interview is one of the (8)_________necessary, try the route beforehand so you
most stressful aspects of looking (1)___________ work. know how long the journey will take you. Leave home
In this article I aim to offer some tips which I hope will in (9)__________ time so that you have a few minutes
help to reduce levels of stress. to relax and collect your thoughts when you arrive.
First of all, if you have reached the interview stage, you So, good luck and remember that every interview is
know that your prospective employer must have been good experience so don’t worry if you’re not successful
impressed by your application. You will most probably the first time. It could be that the job just wasn’t the
have the appropriate formal qualifications and right one (10) _________you.
experience or perhaps they have seen something else of
interest. (2)__________ you receive the email, letter or 1. a) by b) on c) with d) for
phone call inviting you to attend an interview, you
should immediately acknowledge and accept the 2. a) when b) who c) what d) why
invitation. If, however, you have already accepted
another job, you should politely decline and explain that 3. a) interesting b) small c) important d) frightening
your situation has changed. The world of work can be a
(3)___________one so it’s important to make a good 4. a) finally b) fortunately c) first of all d) in case of
impression whenever you can.
Now you have the date in your diary you need to be 5. a) nosy thing b) good idea c) nice guest d) nuisance
prepared. There are many simple things you can do to
ensure that your interview goes as smoothly as possible. 6. a) be seen b) been seen c) being seen d) are seen
(4)_____________, you need to make sure you have
7. a) much b) the same c) as much d) more

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8. a) unless b) if c) however d) but 9- Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the
verbs in brackets.
9. a) many b) several c) plenty of d) a bit of
1. The boss promised _____________ (give) a pay rise if
10.a) by b) for c) with d) up we reach our target this year.
2. I’m looking forward to _______________ (see) my
family when the semester ends.

7- Report the following statements. 3. In this course, we are learning ____________

(pronounce) the words correctly.
1. “I’ll love you forever.” 4. My brother has given up ___________ (play) football,
He told her ____________________________________. because he thinks he’s too old for it now.
5. The customer refuses __________ (pay) the service
2. “The best thing about the job is that I earn more than charge, as he thinks it’s not going to the waiters.
my previous one.”
She told me ___________________________________. 10- Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

3. “My father’s going to buy me a bike if I do well in the inadequate irrelevant independence
exam.” innovative revolution
Jennifer told me _______________________________.
1. Professor got really angry with Jack during the class,
4. “I can do this for you.” because his question was absolutely ____________. It had
Warren told Mike ______________________________. nothing to do with the subject.
2. Being ___________ is the most important aspect of
5. “I’ve sent you an e-mail with the necessary industry. You need to come up with something what others
information.” haven’t seen yet.
John told the staff ______________________________. 3. The battle has been lost as a result of ____________
reinforcement. We needed more men and more weapons.
8- Turn the sentences below from active into passive. 4. The invention of steam engine was a __________ for
global industry. It is the reason why the world has changed
1. I will give you the necessary instructions before the so much.
exam begins. 5. Endless will for _____________ is a unique
______________________________________________ characteristic of Turkish Nation. They never accept being
bound to others.
2. Mario Gomez has scored all the goals of the game.
______________________________________________ 11- Write the correct form of the words in CAPITALS
to complete the gaps.
3. A man left a suspicious pack in front of our door.
_____________________________________________ 1. I have usually been late for the morning classes this year.
The buses were very ________________.
4. Steve is walking the dog around the garden. REGULAR
_____________________________________________
2. Being a well-known artist is based on _______________
5. M. Kemal Ataturk founded the Turkish Republic. and hard work. IMAGINE
_____________________________________________

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3. This week, John has married to a woman who is five ______________________?
years older than him. His ________________ died of a
B: High population is the biggest reason of unemployment
terrible car crash a couple of years ago. WIFE
in China.

4. Nicola Tesla, a Serbian American _______________

3. A: ___________________________________________
and electrical engineer, was best known for his
contributions to the design of modern alternating current ______________________?
(AC) electricity supply system. INVENT
B: Germany National Football team has won the European
Championship three times so far.

5. It’s very _______________ to listen to loud music in the

4. A: ___________________________________________
college library! You have no right to disturb other people
there. POLITE ______________________?

B: The opening ceremony of Euro 2016 will take place at

6. University_________________ does not always provide
the Stade de France on June 10.
a good job. EDUCATE

5. A: ___________________________________________
7. After the war broke out in Syria in 2011, millions of
_______________ people have entered to Turkey for better ______________________?
living conditions. HOME
B: George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels inspired
the TV series: A Game of Thrones, which has attracted
8. It is nearly impossible to come up with a
record numbers of viewers recently.
_________________ solution to the PKK terrorist attacks
which are aimed at civilians in different cities of Turkey.
6. A: ___________________________________________
PEACE
______________________?
9. He is such an ________________ student. He ignores
B: I met my wife by accident.
portfolio activities quite often and gets low grades.
RESPONSIBLE
7. A: ___________________________________________

10. _________________ countries in Europe were not ______________________?

interested in the Syrian refugee tragedy until they suffered
B: 26th Prime Minister Davutoglu stepped down in the
badly from the latest refugee crisis.
extraordinary AKP Congress on May 22.
DEMOCRACY

8. A: ___________________________________________
12- Write appropriate questions for the underlined part
in the answers. ______________________?

B: The construction of Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge cost 4,5

1. A: ___________________________________________ billion Turkish liras.

______________________?
9. A: ___________________________________________
B: I left the office too late because I had to revise Prep
______________________?
Final Exam questions.
B: Jurassic Park 4 was produced by Frank Marshall in
2015.
2. A: ___________________________________________

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10. A: __________________________________________
1. What is this article about?
_______________________?

B: No. Fenerbahce Basketball Team has not become the ____________________________________________

Turkish Airlines Euroleague champion this year.
2. What is the goal of Tetris?

____________________________________________

13- Read the text and answer the questions accordingly. 3. Where does the Tetris name come from?

TETRIS ____________________________________________
Do you like video games? Lots of people do. There are
many types of video games. Some people like action
games. Other people like driving games. But the most 4. Where was Alexey when he created Tetris and what
popular game of all time is a puzzle game. was he doing?
Tetris is a game about making lines. Blocks fall from the
top of the screen. They fall one at a time. The player ____________________________________________
moves the blocks. Once the blocks hit the bottom, they
are locked in place. Players try to make lines go across 5. What is the highest selling game of all time and how
the screen with no gaps. Complete lines disappear. This many copies did it sell?
gives players more room. The blocks pile up during the
game. The game ends when the blocks get to the top of _____________________________________________
the screen.
A man named Alexey made Tetris in 1984. All the 6. When does a game of Tetris finish?
pieces in Tetris have four blocks. The word "tetra"
means four. Alexey named his game after tetra and _____________________________________________
tennis. He made Tetris while working at a science
academy in Moscow. Moscow is in Russia. 7. What is the main idea of the reading?
Alexey made his game on a screen that only showed
letters. He could not use blocks. The blocks were made _____________________________________________
out of letters in the first game of Tetris. Still, all
Alexey's friends loved his game. It was easy to learn and 8. According to Dr. Richard Haier, why is Tetris good
fun to play. for brain?
Soon the game spread across the world. It was on every
computer. It was in arcades. It came with every one of _____________________________________________
Nintendo's Game Boy. More than 100 million Game
Boys were sold. Tetris was all over the place. Even 9. What happens to a block that hits the bottom and does
today Tetris comes with many phones. not form a complete line in Tetris?
Dr. Richard Haier has studied Tetris players. He ran
many tests. He found that playing Tetris boosts mental _____________________________________________
activity. Dr. Haier thinks Tetris is good for the brain. I
agree with this finding. Now go and play some Tetris. 10. Why did the first game of Tetris use letters instead
It's just what the doctor ordered. of blocks?

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