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WORKSHEET 6/100 2. Tilling means preparation the soil to plant the seeds and keeping the soil in the best condition to help crop grow
I. Pronunciation until it is ready for harvesting.
1. A. consulate B. resident C. intimate D. intestine 3. Australian koalas are furry, gray animal that live in trees and feed on leaves.
2. A. interrupt B. humorous C. interval D. authorize 4. Trump believed he could make something happen in Hanoi but Kim was so unbending as advertised.
3. A. machine B. contain C. notice D. police 5. The watt is named under J. Watt, a British engineer who developed the steam engine in the 1760s.
4. A. applicant B. imagine C. attitude D. innocent 6. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
5. A. estimate B. volunteer C. maintenance D. actual 7. The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the 18th century.
6. A. disclose B. holder C. expose D. purpose 8. It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs.
7. A. wealth B. marathon C. breath D. with 9. The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
8. A. exactly B. exit C. exhaust D. extinct 10. In China an ancient medical treatment known as acupuncture is sometimes used while surgery.
9. A. decreased B. influenced C. endangered D. established V. Read and answer
10. A. beard B. heard C. search D. pearl Alfred Nobel, the famous Swedish chemist, who founded the Nobel Prize, was born into a family where research
II. Choose the best answer
and experimentation were almost second nature. His father, Immanuel, out of work and penniless, tested his theories
1. You may not believe it but I bought this dishwasher….. (on credit / for sale / on purpose / on hand)
of explosives in a laboratory set up in their house. Unfortunately, the elder Nobel remained frustrated in his efforts to
2. She is..…of lower taxes. She thinks lower taxes are good. (in favor / on side / in charge / by virtue)
3. ..…being asked about the crisis, the Minister made no comment. (Upon / During / For / Until) apply his natural inventive spirit to establishing a prosperous endeavor. Alfred Nobel worked alongside his father,
4. In the…..of cold weather, remember to put on some warm clothes. (possibility / fear / event / risk) and by 1850, when he was 17, Alfred had acquired most of his father ’s knowledge and enthusiasm for chemistry.
5. This training is…..at those who prefer a heavy body workout. (aimed / offered / intended / focused) Although numerous other scientists had been intrigued by nitroglycerine, Alfred was the one who finally managed to
6. There is very little…..of your finding a substitute now. (probability / possibility / likeness / ability) turn this dangerous substance into a safe and useful explosive. He succeeded in developing dynamite commercially,
7. I..…agree with the way they have dealt with the dispute. (fairly / entirely / heavily / mostly) which laid the foundation for many of the world’s leading chemical enterprises. Aside from introducing the
8. Do a good deed..…you can. (though / whatever / while / whenever) innovative Nobel Igniter in 1864 and dynamite in 1866, Alfred claimed 355 patents including nitrocellulose and
9. He behaved..…nothing had happened. (so that / in case / as if / provided that) substitutes for leather and rubber. He developed clever methods for the production of synthetic silk and was involved
10. I can’t commit myself..…you tomorrow. (to helping / on helping / to help / with helping) in electrochemical, telecommunication, and safety alarm systems as well. Alfred Nobel was a dedicated scientist who
11. We met Anne on the bus….. (other days / on other day / one another day / the other day) became very rich applying his knowledge of chemistry. His sense of guilt over having created a potentially deadly
12. …..means of communication has already been considered. (All / Both / Every / Several) material led him to leave some of his millions of dollars to reward individuals who made substantial contributions to
13. There are languages hard to….., but English is out of this group. (fulfill / educate / conceive / master) certain areas of science. It was natural that he would include chemistry as one of those branches, especially in the end
14. His name was on the…..of my tongue but I couldn’t remember it. (edge / tip / point / top) of the 19th century brought rapid advancements in this field.
15. The cupboard must always be..…carefully locked. (closed / shut / guarded / kept) 1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?
16. They stopped for a rest after they..…for 3 hours. (have walked / walked / would walk / had walked) A. Alfred Nobel: Inventor of Dynamite B. The Chemical Experiments of Alfred Nobel
17. …..the people in the company, Anne is the most hardworking. (To all of / Of all / All of / In all) C. The work of Immanuel and Alfred Nobel D. Alfred Nobel’s Contributions to Chemistry
18. I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to…..me company? (follow / stay / hold / keep) 2. According to the passage, what is true about Alfred Nobel’s father
19. The match was..…till Sunday due to the bad weather. (cancelled / postponed / dismissed / discarded) A. he was never able to capitalize on his work in chemistry
20. The council will be making a…..about new rates of income tax. (broadcast / declaration / notice / talk) B. he was not instrumental in developing his son’s enthusiasm for chemistry
21. John has finally found a new job after being out of…..for three months. (work / order / mind / job) C. he turned his knowledge of chemistry into a profitable business
22. Last time, we were within a hair's…..of defeating their team. (breadth / depth / length / width)
D. he shared in the work of his son Alfred
23. Don’t touch that wire,…..? (do you / can you / will you / should you)
3. According to the passage, the power of nitroglycerine
24. You'll be risking your…..if you swim down the river without any assistance. (face / heart / head / neck)
A. was first recognized by Immanuel Nobel B. was never utilized by chemical enterprises
25. Beyond all….., it was Alice who gave away our secrets. (fail / conclusion / dispute / contradiction)
26. Kate: “When will he begin to teach?” - Carol: “…..he’s finished his training”. C. was most fully developed by Alfred Nobel D. lay in its intrigue for many scientists
A. Until then B. Not since C. So long as D. As soon as 4. Which of the following conclusions about Alfred Nobel can be drawn from the passage
27. Jane: “Would you please drive me to work today? My car won’t start” - Bob: "….." A. his talents lay almost exclusively in the area of explosives
A. I’d be glad to B. No, I wouldn’t C. It’s a great idea D. I can't agree more B. he was reluctant to bequeath a large part of his wealth towards promoting scientific research
28. Lucy: “Do you mind my asking you some questions?” - Newcomer: "….." C. he chose to work independently of other scientists
A. No, never mind B. Of course not C. Yes. Go ahead D. I’m sorry I can’t D. he was a major contributor to the rapid progress in chemistry in the late nineteenth century
29. The flights are full at the moment, so you'll have to 5. It can be inferred from the passage that Alfred Nobel later viewed his invention of dynamite
A. run a stroke of luck B. get a better luck C. take pot luck D. be down on your luck A. with much concern for its negative effects on mankind
30. After seeing a movie based on a novel….. B. as a minor achievement in his long career
A. the book was read by many people B. the book made many people want to read it C. with satisfaction regarding its impact on chemical enterprises
C. many people want to read the book D. the reading of the book interests many people D. as a natural outgrowth of his father’s training
III. Rewrite the following 6. The word "dedicated" can be best replaced by
1. The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor. What..... A. sensible B. enthusiastic C. respectful D. ambitious
2. It is acknowledged that the US has completely controlled the crisis. The US..... 7. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
3. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she. He forgot..... A. Alfred Nobel foresaw the destruction of dynamite to mankind.
4. We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us. Had it..... B. Alfred Nobel was involved in many other inventions other than dynamite.
5. I wish I had applied for that job. It is a..... C. Though he was a great inventor, Alfred Nobel benefited hardly anything from his inventions
6. I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting. I can’t stand….. D. Before Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, many scientists had already tried to deal with it.
7. Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities. Minerals….. VI. Fill in a word
8. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. However….. The honey bee is a very unusual kind of insect. (..1..) other insects which live alone, the honey bee lives as
9. I know this reporter’s background well and he is very honest. This reporter,….. a member of a community. These bees live (..2..) in what is known as a bee colony. The head of the colony is called
10. The hijackers haven't let any of the hostages go. The hijackers have set…..
the queen bee. She is larger than the (..3..) of the bees. Her main task is to lay eggs. Most of the others are the worker
IV. Correct a mistake bees. These bees (..4..) nectar and pollen from flowers. The nectar carried by the worker bees is deposited on the hive
1. A huge amount of immigrants passed through the Great Hall on Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. and then converted (..5..) honey. The worker bees also help (..6..) after the young bees. Once the eggs are (..7..), the
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worker bees feed the young bees with pollen and nectar. The third type of bee found in the colony is the drone 2. Nobody is happy with their…..explanations for the failure. (convince)
or male bee. The main task of (..8..) a bee is to mate with a new queen. The queen bee has a (..9..) span of about three 3. Fumes......from vehicles cause a lot of pollution. (emission)
years. During this period, she would have laid more than half a million eggs. When the queen bee is dying, a new 4. Having children gave her a broader…..on life. (look)
queen would be groomed. This new queen would eventually take (..10..) the 'duties' of the old queen when 5. When starting work, people often encounter obstacles and...... (certain)
the latter dies. 6. Tests are often carried out to detect genetic…..before birth. (normal)
VII. Phrasal verbs 7. The coffee is too cold. It needs..... (hot)
interfere - turn - trade - enlarge - run - play - get - account - work - open 8. Candidates are advised not to leave any questions….. (answer)
in - through - at - on - out - onto - with - for XI. Rewrite the following
1. I think we could…..our old car for a van. 1. All the staff are not allowed to enter this area. (bounds)
2. He just wanted to…..the conclusion but time was over. 2. It may cost a lot but we must remain committed to this policy. (irrespective)
3. You needn’t lock the door which…..the garden. 3. He is very active if you consider how old he is. (given)
4. To be admitted to this school, you must…..an oral exam. 4. They didn’t assume that his reliability was the case. (granted)
5. Because I believed her, I gave her $10. (tricked)
5. When we had…..the cost of a holiday abroad, we decided to stay at home.
6. I don’t want people to order me about any more. (enough)
6. Tell Maria not to…..the papers on my desk.
7. What a pity! Diane didn’t write to her parents last week. (ought)
7. After a pause, the judge asked the suspect to go on…..his motives.
8. I was less impressed by their performance than I had expected. (live)
8. At this age, children enjoy…..pirates or cowboys. 9. I knew nothing about the rebellion they were planning. (dark)
9. The lease on their London flat will…..in a few months. 10. Without more money the new film is unlikely to start successfully. (ground)
10. This school has…..some first-rate students. XII. Read and answer
VIII. Complete the passage A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must
The BBC is based at Broadcasting House in London, (..1..) it has offices in many other parts of the country. It is use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching
operated by a board of governors appointed by the government but (..2..) appointed this board has complete freedom objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what
and the government cannot decide. Everyone who owns or rents a television set has to pay a yearly bill. There is no happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the
advertising on BBC radio or television, and it is from the sale of licenses (..3..) the BBC gets most of its money. An cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light,
annual license for a color set (..4..) twice as much as for a black and white set. The BBC is not the mouthpiece of the about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes
government. On the (..5..), all the major political parties have (..6..) rights to give political opinion, and each party produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a
sometimes complains that the BBC is prejudiced (..7..) it. There are four radio channels, (..8..) of which “specializes”. trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its
Radio one has mainly pop music; Radio 2 has light music, comedy, sport; Radio 3 has classical and twenty-first name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object
century music, talks on serious matters, plays ancient and modern. Radio 4 specializes in the spoken world - the main and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at
news reports, talks, and discussions, plays, etc. (..9..), the BBC has local radio stations in many cities and districts. sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
The BBC also broadcasts news and information about Britain to countries all over the world. This World Service 1. What is the main topic of this passage?
provides programs (..10..) forty different languages, as well as English. A. The nature of radar B. History of radar C. Alternatives to radar D. Types of ranging
1. A. therefore B. furthermore C. although D. while 2. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects?
2. A. as B. once C. meanwhile D. upon A. shape B. size C. speed D. weight
3. A. where B. whether C. that D. how 3. The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by
4. A. charges B. pays C. earns D. costs A. specified B. resembled C. illustrated D. justified
5. A. contrary B. opposite C. contrast D. difference 4. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage?
6. A. relevant B. fair C. similar D. equal A. argumentative B. explanatory C. humorous D. imaginative
7. A. with B. against C. to D. over 5. According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by
8. A. each B. all C. every D. most A. the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes as the waves bounce off the object
9. A. On balance B. For instance C. In particular D. In addition B. the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set
10. A. with B. by C. in D. from C. the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object
IX. Find a synonym (1-4) and an antonym (5-8) D. the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set
1. Since 1950, folk music has had a significant influence on many popular vocal and instrumental music. 6. The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means
A. unidentifiable B. dissatisfactory C. disobedient D. important A. sending B. searching for C. ranging D. repairing
2. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days. 7. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. balance budgets B. find a job C. make friends D. get together A. A history of flying B. Other uses of radar
3. Lazy boys like to make believe that they are sick so that they can stay home. C. The technology used by pilots D. Uses of some technology
A. impose B. suggest C. intend D. pretend 8. What might be inferred about radar?
4. The villain is foreshadowed early on, but he doesn't show up until the very end of the book. A. It takes the place of a radio B. It was developed from a study of sound waves
A. present B. appeal C. appear D. cease C. It has improved navigational safety D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane
5. Fish of all kinds are abundant in the lake.
A. rare B. endangered C. dangerous D. various
6. I felt very relieved when he stood up and walked out of the room.
A. accomplished B. pleased C. worried D. astonished
7. The website recognizes public appetite for serious information.
A. strong desire B. cold indifference C. personal ambition C. total ignorance
8. You should stick to football, as I don't think you are a baseball person.
A. give up B. put out C. bring down C. stand for
X. Word form
1. The progress of…..on Korea peninsula has come to a standstill. (nuclear)