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1-22. sorularda, cmlede bo braklan yerlere uygun den szck ya da ifadeyi bulunuz. 1I'll apologise for _____ rude remarks on condition that she apologises for _____. A) me/you C) yours/she E) your/my B) mine/her D) my/hers 8We had expected the delegates to be quite argumentative, but in fact the discussions were very _______. A) harmonious C) approximate E) accidental B) permanent D) abrupt 7. We were relieved to hear that Mum's condition was _____ immediately after the operation. A) mournful C) satisfactory E) hazardous B) risky D) enjoyable

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This temple, _____ was constructed by the emperor for his beloved wife, is located in the capital city of the country. A) where C) which E) what B) who D) that 9-

Water, which cools the burning material and smothers the fire, is still _____ used extinguishing agent of all. A) such a common B) so commonly that C) a common enough D) the most commonly E) more common

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Very few people had expected the independent candidate to get _____ votes _____ he did. A) too many/for C) such a lot of/that E) so many/as B) so much/that D) too little/like

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I think my son's fear_____ ants must stem from a horror film he watched _____a child. A) from/with C) in/before E) with/during B) of/as D) about/like

10- This library book is now overdue as I forgot to _____ it last week. A) examine C) return E) review B) revise D) summarise

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11- The domestic car industry is suffering from falling sales owing to_____ from the Far East. A) assistance C) wreckage E) profession B) competition D) scarcity

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12- He is known _____as a pianist although he is also a composer and conductor. A) remarkably C) frequently E) principally B) casually D) absolutely

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13_____ unconcerned she's trying to appear, it is obvious that she has been offended by what you said A) While C) Since E) Although B) Despite D) However 18- Before there ____ factories, people _____ wool into cloth in their own homes. A) B) C) D) E) would be/had to weave have been/would be weaving had been/ought to weave were/used to weave are/were able to weave

14- The glasses were packed carefully _____ there would be no breakage during the journey. A) because of B) whereas C) in order to D) in case E) so that

19- Diseases that result from exposure to poisonous chemicals, radiation, noise, and other hazards of the workplace _____ as occupational diseases. A) has been classified B) are classified C) was classified D) have classified E) will have classified

15- The international lines had been engaged for two hours, but he kept trying _____he got through. A) until B) when C) while D) now that E) by the time 20- When I saw the sad expression on his face, I really wished I _____ him so severely. A) didn't criticise B) wouldn't criticise C) hadn't criticised D) don't criticise E) haven't criticised

16- The source of the nectar the honey _____from _____ its colour and flavour. A) has made/is determined B) is made/ determines C) was made/had been determined D) is making/has determined E) makes/will determine 21- The company should ______ the price so as to sell more, otherwise the stocks will not be sold. A) get along with B) back up C) bring in D) cut down E) come over

17- The picture I was interested in _____by the time we_____ at the auction. A) B) C) D) E) will be sold/were arriving has been sold/would arrive had been sold/arrived would have sold/had arrived was selling/would he arriving 22- With his recent promotion, Alex has had to. a lot of extra duties and responsibilities. A) hold up B) put aside C) take on D) set up E) lay down

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23. -27. sorularda, aadaki parada numaralanm yerlere uygun den szck ya da ifadeyi bulunuz. The dolmu taxis always run along the same (23) . in Istanbul. They usually stop only at the main bus stops. But if you ask the driver, you can (24) . anywhere. These dolmu taxis are faster and more comfortable than the buses. At the same time, they are also much cheaper than normal taxis. The (25) . of a trip (26) . among the passengers, usually four or five people. For these reasons, dolmu taxis are a very popular way of getting (27) . the city. 23A) routes C) lanes E) paths B) ways D) streets 28. -32. sorularda, aadaki parada numaralanm yerlere uygun den szck ya da ifadeyi bulunuz. Everyone who visits Russia should first (28) . a visa. If you come (29) . train you must already have a visa. You will not be allowed (30) . at all without one. Travelers without visas will be (31) . where they came from. Visas are given on the spot if you arrive by plane or by car. (32) . , you may have to wait a long time for one. This can be avoided by getting a visa before you leave. 28A) buy C) take E) send B) get D) sell

24A) get in C) get up E) get through B) get off D) get on 29A) to C) by E) at B) at D) in

25A) cost C) wage E) fine B) fare D) fee 30A) entering C) entered E) enter B) being entered D) to enter

26A) divides C) divided E) is divided B) will be dividing D) has been divided 31A) got back C) sent back E) gone back B) come back D) taken back

27A) to C) around E) round B) in D) surround 32A) However C) As a result E) Since B) But D) Although

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33- 42. sorularda, yarm braklan cmleyi uygun ekilde tamamlayan ifadeyi bulunuz. 33- _____, crossing the bridge is not permitted. A) When the taxi driver saw the queue of cars B) Although the tree had fallen across the road C) Owing to the high winds and dangerous conditions D) By the year 2010, the toll will be extremely high E) Had the architects foreseen the problem D) there is always the worry that more resistant diseases will develop E) it should be taken exactly according to doctor's instructions

37- _____ , but looking back he doesn't know how he managed it. A) Putting the project into practice didn't seem too difficult at the time B) Failure of the scheme has seemed inevitable from the start C) He feels that success is almost certain if he gets his parents' support D) There were certain periods that he didn't want to remember about his past E) When he was a child, he didn't have much confidence in his abilities

34- When I've worked out how to operate the video, ____. A) I realised that it wasn't as complicated as I first thought B) I'll be able to record programmes while I'm at work C) I'd been reading the instruction leaflet for a long time D) the film I wanted to see had already started E) I might have shown my sister how to do it as well

38- ____ even though the conditions were dreadful. A) The doctor insisted that the child was seriously ill B) The scientists were forced to postpone the expedition C) The captain decided to risk sailing that day D) We hesitated to drive in such a storm E) I was convinced that he would fall off the ladder

35- No matter how much she wants to lose weight, ____. A) she's somehow managed to keep strictly to her diet B) she should stop eating sweets and chocolate before meals C) taking more exercise was the only way to accomplish it D) her obsession with her figure became quite worrying E) it won't happen until she starts eating more sensibly

39- ____ until you have lived in the country for five years. A) You've learnt English remarkably well B) You did not consider buying a house C) You might have applied for citizenship D) You cannot become a British citizen E) You were deported for working on a tourist visa

36- Despite the powerful effects of antibiotics in killing bacteria, _____. A) unhygienic conditions had also caused many deaths B) they have greatly reduced the death rate from diseases like tuberculosis C) physicians can now cure many previously fatal illnesses 4

40- Since better weather is predicted for the end of the week, _______ A) the weather is awful at the moment B) there has been too much rain lately C) everybody had got tired of the wet weather D) we may need to take an umbrella with us E) we can go camping by the lake after all

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41- _______ , the world population keeps growing with each year. A) The moment the world's average birth rate comes down to equal the death rate B) Owing to better medical facilities and increased lifeexpectancy C) Due to the excellent family planning programme D) If there was more effective education about family planning E) When death rates began to fall during the 19th century 46- In the mountains. A) Where have you seen so far? B) Why did you go skiing? C) Are you going to the beach? D) Where did you spend last winters holiday? E) When will you have your holiday?

47-50 sorularda, verilen ngilizce cmlenin Trke karln bulunuz. 47- It's really difficult to understand why stricter measures are not taken against drug smuggling. A) Daha sk bir ekilde denetlenmedike uyuturucu kaakln nlemenin ok zor olduu bilinmelidir. B) Alnan nlemlere baknca uyuturucu kaaklnn neden artarak devam ettiini anlamak hi de zor deil. C) Uyuturucu kaaklna kar neden daha sk nlemlerin alnmadn anlamak gerekten ok zor. D) Alnan bu sk nlemlerden sonra uyuturucu kaaklnn bir hayli zorlat anlalmaktadr. E) Alnan sk nlemlere ramen uyuturucu kaaklnn nasl hala devam edebildiini anlamakta zorlanyorum.

42- Although coffee originated in Ethiopia, _______ A) B) C) D) E) today most of it is grown in Brazil instant coffee is not as good as real coffee . it is a mild stimulant which may develop addiction prices have been increasing since the 1970s drinking too much of it is bad for the heart

43. 46. sorularda, verilen cmlenin hangi sorunun cevab olduunu bulunuz. 43- She has got to stay at home and look after the children. A) B) C) D) E) Where did she go? Why are you looking at her? What has she got? When does she have to be at home? Wheres your cousin?

44- Yes, I expect so. A) When will they come? B) Would you like to drink tea? C) Wont they get into trouble? D) What do you expect him to do? E) Are you expecting someone?

48- Despite such advanced technology, man cannot stop natural disasters from happening, but only reduce their effects. A) Teknoloji ne kadar geliirse gelisin insanolu doal afetlerin olmasn nleyemez ama etkilerini azaltabilir. B) Bu kadar gelimi teknolojiye ramen insanolu doal afetlerin olmasn engelleyememekte, ancak etkilerini azaltabilmektedir. C) Gelitirdii teknoloji ile insanolu, doal afetlerin olmasn engelleyemese bile, etkilerini ok aza indirgeyebilir. D) Doal afetleri durduramayacan bilen insanolu, onlarn verdii zarar en aza indirecek teknolojiler retmeye almaktadr. E) Gelimi bir teknolojiye sahip olduu halde doal afetleri durduramayan insanolu, en azndan, bunlarn etkisini azaltmak iin abalamaldr.

45- No, never. A) Have you been to Australia? B) Do you have anything to drink? C) Why have you got your clothes with you? D) Do you have a birthday party nowadays? E) When do you have a meeting with him?

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49- Psychologists argue that it's wrong to treat a child as if he were an adult. A) Psikologlar bir ocua yetikinmi gibi davranmann yanl olduunu ileri sryorlar. B) Psikologlar, ocukken yaplan yanllarn yetikin yaamn nasl etkilediini tartyorlar. C) Psikologlar ocua kar yaplan bir yanln onu yetikin yaamnda da etkilediine dikkati ekiyorlar. D) Psikologlar, yetikinlerin ocua kar tavrlarnn ok yanl olduunu sylyorlar. E) Psikologlarn tartt bir konu, ocukken yaplan bir yanln yetikin yaamn etkileyip etkilemediidir. 52- Yetkililer konuyu tartmak iin geen hafta toplandlar ama kararlarn henz aklamadlar. A) Since last week, the authorities have held several meetings to find a solution to the situation. B) After the meeting they held to discuss the situation, the authorities didn't make their decision known. C) The reason why the authorities gathered last week was that they sought a solution to the situation. D) A meeting was held by the authorities last week, yet they couldn't decide what to do about the situation. E) The authorities gathered last week to discuss the situation, but they haven't declared their decision yet.

50- While the manager interviewed the candidates, his assistant studied their references. A) Yardmcs referanslar inceledikten sonra mdr adaylarla grme yapt. B) Adaylarn referanslar incelenirken mdr yardmcs onlarla grmeye balad. C) Mdr yardmcs adaylarla grrken bir taraftan da referanslar inceliyordu. D) Mdr adaylarla grme yaparken yardmcs onlarn referanslarn inceledi. E) Adaylarla gren mdr, incelemesi iin referanslar yardmcsna verdi.

53- Geerli olmas iin garanti belgesini yetkili bayiine onaylatmanz gerekmektedir. A) A guarantee card without bearing the stamp of the authorised retailer won't be valid. B) That guarantee card will not be valid unless it has been approved by an authorised retailer. C) In order for it to be valid, you should have the guarantee card approved by an authorised retailer. D) Since your guarantee card hasn't been approved by the authorised retailer, it is not valid. E) An authorised retailer ought to have stamped your guarantee card so as to ensure that it was valid.

51-54 . sorularda, verilen Trke cmlenin ngilizce karln bulunuz. 51- Enflasyon bu oranda artmaya devam ederse, yaklak alt ay iinde fiyatlar ikiye katlam olur. A) Considering the rate at which inflation is rising, it's certain that prices will be twice as much as they are now. B) If inflation continues to rise at this rate, prices will have doubled in about six months. C) Because of the rapid rise in inflation, prices are almost doubled every six months. D) It's nearly six months since inflation has been at this rate, and prices have already increased twofold. E) As long as inflation persists at this rate, it won't even be six months before prices increase twofold. 6

54- Neyse ki dn tarihindeki yanl davetiyeleri datmaya balamadan nce fark ettik. A) Fortunately, we noticed the mistake in the date of the wedding before we started to distribute the invitations. B) We were fortunate to have discovered and rectified the mistake in the invitations long before the date of the wedding. C) Just as we were about to distribute the invitations, we noticed that there was a mistake in the date of the wedding. D) It was a mistake to start distributing the invitations without properly checking the wedding date on them. E) There was a mistake in the invitations about the wedding date, but fortunately, it was noticed before they were sent.

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55-57. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. Oral history, accounts based on interviews with those who have taken part in historical events, is as old as the study of history itself. In the 5th century BC, the historians Herodotus and Thucydides, lacking the written sources on which modern historians have come to rely, questioned the survivors of the wars they described. In traditional societies without either a written language or widespread literacy, oral tradition passed down from generation to generation often serves as a substitute for written historical accounts. 55- The passage tells us that oral history _____. A) was used by Herodotus and Thucydides very often B) is information obtained from participants in the events that are being recorded C) is a recent invention, based on modern interviewing techniques D) should only be done if one lacks written sources E) is not reliable as it is based on the person's own interpretations 58- Opinion polls _____. A) are the only way of finding out what people think B) sometimes fail to reflect the actual opinion of the public C) are hardly ever used because of the difficulty and expense involved D) are a way to learn people's opinion on different subjects E) are only used in politics and marketing 58-60. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. Opinion polls have been developed largely since the 1930s as a scientific way of learning what large numbers of people think about various topics. They are used extensively in the fields of politics and marketing. Many polling companies provide political candidates and manufacturers with information that shows how they are viewed by members of the public. This information is often used in developing advertising programs and planning the strategy of political campaigns. The results of these private polls, either in politics or in marketing are usually confidential and not available to the public.

56- We can infer from the passage that Herodotus and Thucydides _____. A) were illiterate, and so could not use written sources B) preferred talking to people who had taken part in wars to studying the written sources C) were the only historians in the 5th century BC D) did not write, but passed down their accounts orally E) created oral histories of the wars they described

59- It's clear from the passage that polling companies _____. A) are of greater importance to political candidates than to advertisers B) regularly publish the results of their surveys C) work for scientific reasons rather than for money D) should be strictly regulated as they deal with very sensitive information E) do not always publicise the results of the polls

57- According to the passage, in societies lacking a written language or with a widespread illiteracy, _____. A) oral history often takes the place of written history B) survivors of wars are greatly respected by the other members C) oral traditions contain far more information than written accounts do D) those who took part in wars are questioned by historians very often E) there are no reliable accounts of history 60- One can conclude from the passage that, in making their plans, politicians and manufacturers _____. A) have to make use of various methods B) who do not make use of the results of polls are likely to fail C) are interested in knowing what the public think about them D) have no other choice but to rely on polling E) should work hand in hand in order to succeed

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61-63. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. Saddle horses vary widely in type, ability, and temperament, all of which must be carefully assessed before a mount is selected. The American saddle horse is light, strong, and fast. It is comfortable to ride over long distances. The Appaloosa, a distinctively spotted horse, has a refined and lively manner and is adaptable to various uses, as is the Palomino. The Arabian, one of the oldest breeds, is ancestor in part to every modern riding, harness, or coach horse. Its great beauty and free and fast action make it an excellent mount. 64-66. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. Romania's capital, Bucharest, recently hosted the 18th edition of the international festival "George Enescu". The two-week festival brought distinguished artists and musicians from around the world to Romania. This year's festival was a special tribute commemorating the 40th anniversary of Enescu's death. Whether as composer, pianist, conductor or educator, his very name provokes the expression "He was a genius of world contemporary music." Throughout the festival, each evening's performance could be described as unique. It attracted some of the world's elite musicians, among whom were the St Petersburg and the Madrid Philharmonic Orchestras.

61- The Appaloosa _____ . A) is another name given to the Palomino B) can be distinguished from other breeds because of its spots C) is more expensive than the Arabian D) is much faster than the standard American saddle horse E) is not very suitable for long-distance rides 64- According to the passage, this year's festival _____. A) lasted two weeks instead of eighteen days as in the previous years B) welcomed for the first time in the history of the festival, world-wide famous musicians C) was the first one held after an interval of eighteen years D) started a new phase by having a single performance every evening E) had a special meaning different from the previous ones

62- According to the passage, all the present-day riding, harness or coach horses _____. A) B) C) D) E) are in some way related to the Arabian horse have the ability to ride over long distances can easily adapt to different conditions are excellent mounts for the enthusiast have different features from their ancestors

65- The passage tells us that George Enescu _____. A) was only forty years old when he died B) was responsible for organising the festival until his death C) was better-known as a pianist than as a conductor D) was the person in whose honour the festival was held E) was the sponsor of the festival in Bucharest

63- The main topic of the passage is that _____ . A) the American saddle horse is the best as it is so fast B) the Arabian is more suitable as a harness or coach horse than as a saddle horse C) you should take different features of saddle horses into account when choosing one D) horses must be treated with care and respect because they are very sensitive creatures E) comfort is more important than speed or appearance when one is picking a horse

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67-69. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. When people think about sources of water pollution, they do not usually think of aquariums. However, as the demand grows for fish to eat, the number of aquariums is increasing. In some areas, they are beginning to create environmental problems. In fact, when fish are in their natural environment, they do not pollute. But in aquariums, the situation is not natural. There are usually lots of fish in very little water. This means that the water must be changed very often. And each time it is changed, the dirty water must be thrown away. It is usually poured directly from the aquariums into a river or the ocean. The chemical balance of the river or coastline is changed by this dirty water. And the plants and animals living there may suffer. 67- It is stated in the passage that A) another water pollutant is the pools where fish are fed artificially. B) polluted water is dangerous for the fish in the aquarium. C) aquariums at home are used to feed fish to eat in need. D) feeding fish in the aquariums is a hobby. E) one must change the water in the aquarium weekly. 70- One can understand from the passage that A) private companies collect the recycled materials and reuse them B) you can collect the garbage in containers and store them in the soil. C) many city wastes are sent to the seas, oceans and rivers. D) recycling is a god solution for the garbage but glasses and PVC must be cleaned carefully. E) recycling is the only way to reduce the amount of garbage. 70-72. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. In the United States and in many European countries, there is a serious problem. What should be done with the garbage? There is no more room for garbage dumps. It is not possible to burn garbage, because that pollutes the air. So the governments are looking for ways to reduce the amount of garbage that is produced. One way to do this is to recycle as much as possible. Not all kinds of garbage can be recycled, of course. The easiest things to recycle are probably glass and paper. However, one can also recycle many kinds of metal and plastic. Many cities now require people to recycle these materials. The people must put them separately from the regular garbage. Then special trucks take them away and bring them to private companies. These companies will buy them and use them again.

68- One can infer from the passage that A) we can feed more fish in the aquarium than the river. B) fish fed in the aquariums sometimes poison the people because they eat artificial chemical food. C) if people change the natural balance, it, any case, creates problems in the environment. D) the water in the aquarium must be changed as soon as possible. E) dead fish in the river pollute the rivers and lakes.

71- We can infer from the passage that A) garbage is the most serious problem in the USA and Europe. B) garbage pollutes the air we breath. C) plastic is mixed into the soil in more than half a century D) residents try to find solution to the garbage near their homes. E) glass, paper, plastic and metals must be collected in separate containers

69- We can conclude from the passage that A) chemicals poured from the aquariums dont affect the rivers and lakes. B) plants and fish in the aquariums may suffer from the chemicals. C) pollutants in the water must be filtered before we drink it from the taps. D) it is difficult to disinfect the chemical pollutants in the aquariums. E) water poured from the aquariums change the chemical balance of the river and the coastline.

72- The author states in the passage that A) garbage dumps not only pollutes the air but the water as well. B) the serious problem about garbage is that there is not enough place for garbage dumps. C) the only solution is to burn the garbage. D) to recycle the paper and glass is easy but metals and plastics not. E) many cities encourage the companies to recycle these materials. 9 DENEME A / 4

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73-75. sorular verilen paraya gre cevaplaynz. Holiday beaches are like huge barbeques where people lie like burgers on a grill. Many people do not realise the dangers of baking themselves in the sun. By following some sensible advice, holiday makers can achieve a perfect tan, yet avoid such dangers as sunburns and even skin cancer. The sun is at its strongest between 11 am and 3 pm, so sit in the shade at this time. Babies should be kept out of direct sun, and children should wear sun block and a hat. Remember to reapply sun cream regularly, particularly after swimming. Sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory. They provide vital protection from the suns rays. Never wear sunglasses with cheap lenses; they do more harm than good. Summer is a great season, but be sensible! 76-80. sorularda, verilen cmleye anlamca en yakn olan seenei bulunuz. 76- Her selfishness made it impossible for me to continue being friends with her. A) The only reason why I want to stop being friends with her is that she is very selfish. B) I might still have decided to put an end to our friendship even if she hadn't been so selfish. C) I was finding it increasingly difficult to put up with her selfishness. D) She was so selfish that I had to put an end to our friendship. E) It's impossible to stay friends with her because of her extreme selfishness.

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We can infer from the passage that A) summer season can be harmful if you dont take necessary precautions. B) people prefer summer to the other seasons. C) the ideal season to swim is summer. D) people are advised to swim between 11 am and 3 pm. E) sunshine is vital for the small children.

77- I'll lend you this book on condition that you give it back before the weekend. A) I can let you have this book only if you promise to bring it back on Friday, in good condition. B) There is no reason why I shouldn't let you have this book, but bring it back at the weekend. C) You can keep this book during the weekend, but after then, I'll need it myself. D) I can only allow you to get this book on Friday as I'll be using it myself until then. E) You can borrow this book provided that I've had it back by Friday.

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It is stated in the passage that A) people must wear hat and sun glasses when they swim. B) babies and children should be protected against direct sunshine. C) it is advised to lie on the beach at noon provided that you apply sun cream. D) you should apply sun cream before you swim. E) you shouldnt wear cheap sun glasses.

78- I'd be entirely satisfied with our house if it weren't so far from the city centre. 75In the passage the author states that A) perfect swimmer avoids the dangers of direct sun such as sun burns and cancer. B) youd better swim in the mornings and in the afternoons where there is no sun. C) people can achieve a perfect tan by following sensible precautions and avoiding dangers of sun. D) sun creams provide vital protection from the suns rays. E) people like grilling on the beaches while they are sunbathing. A) The only thing I don't like about our house is that it is a long way from the city centre. B) Although our house is in a good location, it is too far from the city centre. C) Our house has nothing to be satisfied with, except that it is not far from the city centre. D) Even though it is quite a long way from the city centre. I'm thoroughly happy to live in this house. E) I'd like our house much better if it weren't just in the heart of the city centre.

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79- Unlike her husband, Mrs Adams didn't approve of their daughter's marrying while still a student at university. A) Despite Mrs Adams' objections to their daughter's marrying a university student, Mr Adams supported the young couple. B) Mr Adams agreed to let their daughter marry before she finished her university education, but his wife didn't. C) The Adams couldn't decide whether to consent to their daughter's wish to marry as she was still a university student. D) Mr and Mrs Adams were very worried when their daughter wanted to get married before she graduated from university. E) Mrs Adams didn't like it when a man who was still at university wanted to marry their daughter and neither did her husband. D) However, the idea of the game is supposed to date from pagan times when a sheep's head was batted into a field for fertility E) Nevertheless, cricket has survived the centuries relatively unchanged from its original form

82- Many deaf people can understand speakers by watching their lips when they talk. This is a skill which helps them to communicate in a world populated mainly by hearing people. . This "sign" language involves making gestures and movements with the hands, and is often quicker than speaking. It can be learnt at most colleges and night schools and is even being taught to hearing children at some primary schools. A) Although hearing aids restore a certain amount of hearing to the wearer, they can never provide perfect hearing B) Most deaf schools prefer to concentrate on such lip-reading and on helping their students to develop clear speech C) By law, deaf people with hearing aids are allowed to drive cars despite their disability D) Among themselves, however, the deaf often employ a different, more visual method of dialogue E) This is similar to the way in which blind people have an acute sense of hearing and touch

80- You can hardly find any woman who doesn't like shopping. A) When they are shopping, women usually have difficulty finding the right thing. B) Shopping may be boring for men, but it's just the opposite for women. C) Nobody can say that there are any women not interested in shopping. D) Hardly any women can resist buying something they really like. E) Shopping is an enjoyable activity for almost all women.

81-85. sorularda, parada bo braklan yere uygun den ifadeyi bulunuz. 81- Historians believe that the game known as cricket began in England in the 13th century as a more primitive sport. Wickets were two sticks with a crossball, bats were curved unsprung chunks of wood and pitches were roughly mown, often by sheep. . These countries, despite gaining their independence, continued to play cricket and now have some of the best teams in the world. A) Unfortunately, the game has been dominated by men and women's cricket only exists at regional level B) During the reign of King James I, Scotland won the international championship C) It wasn't until the mid 19th century that cricket became a national institution and was exported to the colonies 11

83- The Lake District in Britain attracts many domestic and foreign tourists, but visitors are not spread evenly throughout the district. . Other places receive fewer visitors because they are not as easy to get to and have fewer facilities. A) Nor do they come regularly throughout the year B) They cluster in the more attractive and accessible areas C) Beatrix Potter, whose children's stories are famous around the world, came from the Lake District D) Many artists and poets have over the years, been inspired by the beauty of the lakes E) The largest lake, and reputedly the most beautiful, is Lake Windermere

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84- Liza Minelli was born on March 12th, 1946 in Hollywood, California. She is the oldest of her mother's three children. Her mother was the actress, Judy Garland, and her father was the film director, Vincente Minelli. . Liza never fully recovered from the break-up but enjoyed visiting her parents at their film sets. It was perhaps this, more than anything, that helped her to decide to become an actress. A) He was the second of Miss Garland's five husbands and, in 1951, the couple got divorced B) She has had an interesting life but it has not always been easy for her C) She has made more than fifteen films and recorded eight albums, the first being "Liza Liza" in 1963 D) From an early age Liza showed great interest in the stage, especially in singing and dancing E) She won her first award at the age of 19 for her performance in a musical called "Flora, the Red Menace" 86-90. sorularda, verilen durumda sylenebilecek sz bulunuz. 86- You want to sell some furniture and you ring your dealer to ask him to come and look at it. As he doesn't know where you live, you say: A) It's a beautiful mahogany table and it's probably worth a fortune. B) How much do you charge for a three-piece suite? C) Would you like me to give you directions from your shop? D) Can I have your full address please, just in case I can't find the shop? E) I imagine that your own house is filled with antique pieces.

87- A private student turns up to his lesson an hour late and has blood pouring from his forehead. His teacher exclaims in horror: A) Sit down and get your books out. We'll have to make up the time tomorrow. B) My goodness! What happened to you? Are you alright? C) I hope you haven't forgotten to do your homework this time. D) Oh dear! Can't you come to our lesson on time just for once? E) How dare you come late again? I warned you the last time.

85- The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Atlantic Ocean which exists between Florida, the island of Bermuda and the islands of Puerto Rico. It is renowned for being a region of mystery due to all the planes and boats which have disappeared in its waters. The most famous disappearance was Flight 19, a group of five naval aeroplanes which went missing on December 5th, 1945. . The six planes were never found. A) Compasses and radios often don't work in the Triangle, which means communication with the rest of the world can be lost for hours B) It has been claimed that UFOs actually kidnap people who enter the area and take them to other planets C) A seaplane was sent out shortly afterwards to find the missing crafts and that didn't return to the base either D) One popular belief is that the ocean bed in the area is magnetic E) However, it must be remembered that 150 000 boats sail in the Triangle every year

88- You arrive home only to find a hole in your trouser pocket and your wallet missing. You ring the police station and say: A) Help, my house has been broken in! Come quickly, please. B) The person who sold me these trousers should be locked up. C) I'll offer a fifty-pound reward for any information leading to the arrest of the thieves. D) Has a brown wallet been handed in? Yes, I'll give you my name and address. E) I don't suppose you've seen my wallet by any chance, have you?

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89- Your flat-mate is listening to loud punk music in her bedroom while you're trying to study for an exam tomorrow. Distracted by the music, you go into her room and say: A) I'll never pass the exam tomorrow. This subject is too difficult. B) Turn that music off! You know how much I hate it. C) If you like, you can come and listen to it on my CD player. D) Did you know that Sid Vicious was never convicted of murder? It says so in the book. E) Do you mind if I close your door as I can't concentrate on my work due to the noise? 92- Marion : . Alison : Yes, Mike's a marketing director too. It could be mutually beneficial. Marion : That way they could both swap contacts and do some networking. Alison : I'll ring Steve right away and arrange a time then. A) I think Steve is quite busy with his company at the moment. B) I've just been promoted at work. Let's go out and celebrate with Steve and Mike. C) I'm looking for a business partner willing to invest some money in the firm. D) Considering Steve's line of work, I think we should introduce him to Mike. E) I think the best way to advertise a product is through word of mouth.

90- You are in a new restaurant with a friend who is vegetarian. Before you order what to eat, you want to be sure of the ingredients in the meals, so you ask the waiter: A) Could you give us a list of the recommended dishes, please? B) We've never been here before, but it looks very nice. C) Which of these dishes do not contain meat? D) Do you have a speciality you can recommend to us or should we just choose from the menu? E) We would like to try your starters, but we want to be sure that they are not too expensive.

93- Ben Sara Ben

: I'm playing at the Cafe Rouge tonight. Can you come and watch? : . : Oh never mind. I'm playing there again next week, so you can come then.

A) I'm sorry. I've already arranged to go out tonight with Sue. B) You know I hate the kind of music your band plays. C) I've got a better idea. Why don't you come and play at my house? D) I didn't know you were in a band. What instrument do you play? E) We could invite Tom, too and then I wouldn't have to sit alone.

91-95. sorularda, karlkl konumann bo braklan blmnde sylenmi olabilecek sz bulunuz. 91- Mrs. Fraser : What's the matter, Ruth? Why don't you want your dinner? Ruth : I'm not hungry, Mum. Mrs. Fraser : Aren't you feeling well? You are pale. Ruth : _____. Mrs. Fraser : Don't talk to your mother like that! A) B) C) D) E) I have a headache. Did you cook cabbage again? I'm all right. Leave me alone, mum. Where did father go? No. I just feel sleepy. 94- Val Brett Val : We ought to go to the consulate today for our Bulgarian visas. : . : No, there's no need to rush. It's open all day on Mondays.

A) Have you got the passports and photos in your bag? B) How long shall we stay? Two weeks, or more? C) Well, we'll have to hurry as it usually closes at one o'clock. D) Do you know how to get there because I didn't understand the directions? E) I hope we don't have to queue for a long time.

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95- Rosie Laurie Rosie : How much do these boxes of cassettes weigh? : . : They can't be! They don't feel that heavy. 98- (I) Tandems are slowly increasing in popularity among cyclists all over the world . (II) Invented by the Dutch man, Hans Tandem in 1904, they have remained until now relatively scarce. (III) However, as people cycle longer distances, the advantages of a two-person bike are becoming clear. (IV) Not only are a cycling couple less vulnerable to attack, but with two people pedalling, riding is less tiring. (V) Cycling in groups through deserted areas is another precaution people take against attacks. A)I B)II C)III D)IV E) V

A) The weight allowance is 20 kilos and it's 7 dollars for every kilo over the limit. B) There are some really good classics in them like Duran Duran and The Human League. C) It's not very easy to pack them, you know. Could you help me? D) The customs officials never check because they're always too busy. E) I'm not exactly sure, but I think they're more than 10 kilos each.

96-100. sorularda, anlam bakmndan paraya uygun olmayan cmleyi bulunuz. 96- (I) People over the age of 25 should have regular eye tests. (II) It is after this age that the eye lens is more likely to lose its elasticity. (III) The optician is able to determine what is wrong with one's vision through a special test. (IV) This means that it can't focus properly on objects which are too far away from or too close to the eye. (V) Either condition can be partially or wholly rectified by wearing glasses which help the real lens to adjust and focus. A)I B)II C)III D)IV E)V

99- (I) Although tropical fish are delicate and must be looked after with care, the common goldfish is a fairly strong and independent creature. (II) It can survive in both cold and warm water and gets on well with members of its own species and other breeds of fish. (III) Eating anything from dry fish food to live worms, goldfish are happy to feed on the aquarium plants, if there is nothing else to eat. (IV) The fish respond to day and night, swimming energetically in bright light and resting in dimmer water. (V) Too much of this, however, can lead to nutritional deficiencies, so it is important to feed the fish regularly. A)I B)II C)III D)IV E)V

97- (I) With age, exposure to the elements and pollution, skin loses its natural oils which keep it supple and young-looking. (II) As a result, its colour changes and it becomes loose and dry.(III) Another sign of aging is the shrinking of bone and muscle tissue, giving the impression that old people actually decrease in stature . (IV) Moreover, premature wrinkles form on the surface, especially if one has spent too much time in the sun. (V) This can all be avoided until middle-age if you use a moisturiser regularly to replenish the skin's lost oils. A)I B)II C)III D)IV E)V

100- (I) Over the centuries, travellers have recorded their journeys in order that others can benefit from their exciting experiences. (II) Perhaps one of the most famous contemporary travellers is Nick Danziger, who in his lifetime has made many epic trips to dangerous places. (III) He became famous in the mid-eighties when he was the first foreigner to cross from Pakistan into the closed Western province of China, since the revolution in 1949. (IV) Heavily disguised and carrying a false Identity card, he fooled Chinese officials by passing through the border in a convoy of weapons. (V) Since then, he has continued to break barriers and cross boundaries of all kinds, often risking his own life in the process. A)I B)II C)III D)IV E)V

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