GENERAL TESTS 4

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. a. develop b. overall c. commitment d. investment
2. a. adopt b. export c. guideline d. money
3. a. administrative b. intervention c. productivity d. opportunity
4. a. ethnic b. enjoy c. legal d. measure
5. a. economy b. experience c. relationship d. renovation
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
6. a. picture b. action c. question d. future
7. a. swallow b. below c. slowly d. allow
8. a. enough b. loud c. about d. amount
9. a. reading b. easy c. pleasure d. please
10. a. killed b. enjoyed c. described d. digested
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or
has a close meaning to the original one.
11. A _____ is an area of knowledge or study, especially one that you study at school, college, or university.
a. degree b. subject c. level d. vacancy
12. Most _______ are at senior level, requiring appropriate qualifications.
a. degrees b. grades c. colleges d. vacancies
13. She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant _______ for which she can apply.
a. institutions b. indications c. positions d. locations
14. He had been expected to cope well with examinations and _______ good results.
a. achieve b. consider c. last d. object
15. The Minister of the Education and Training Department appeared on TV last night to __ his new policy.
a. public b. publicly c. publicize d. publicizing
16. He owed his success not to privilege but to self-education and a driving desire for _______.
a. achieve b. achiever c. achievement d. achievable
17. He asked me _______ Robert and I said I did not know _______.
a. that did I know / who were Robert b. that I knew / who Robert were
c. if I knew / who Robert was d. whether I knew / who was Robert
18. The mother asked her son _______.
a. where he has been b. where he had been c. where has he been d. where had he been
19. The car ________ by Karen. The keys are still on the table.
a. must have taken b. must have been taken c. can't have been taken d. can't have taken
20. The garden ________. It has just started raining.
a. needn't water b. needn't be watered c. needn't be watering d. needn't have watered
21. A woman's role in society was defined by the Feminists on whether they were contributors _____ society or not.
a. upon b. to c. off d. away
22. Alice opened the door and found that it ________ to a small passage.
a. led b. showed c. cut d. pointed
23. Mr. Timpson's behavior and comments on occasions were inappropriate and fell below the _______
standards.
a. accept b. acceptable c. acceptance d. accepting
24. In general, the meaning of _______ touching depends of the situation, culture, sex, and age.
a. a b. am c. the d. Ø
25. Integrating with __world's economy, ASEAN finds itself facing important opportunities and challenges.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
26. They will campaign for the return of traditional lands and respect _______ national rights and customs.
a. to b. with c. on d. for
27. Look out. There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table!
a. Listen b. Be careful c. Go d. Watch
28. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.
a. got married b. divorced c. died d. were on business
29. He became Jamaica's first Olympic gold medalist when he won the 400-meter _______ in 1948.
a. distance b. title c. runner d. sport
30. She won the race in _______ time and got the gold medal.
a. included b. durable c. rank d. record
Read the following passage then fill in the blank the best word:
The Philippines, officially known (31) _____ the Republic of the Philippines, is (32) _____ in Southeast
Asia with Manila as its capital city. The Philippine (33) ____ 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean,
sharing borders with Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Philippines is the world's 12th most
populous country with a population approaching 90 million people. Its national (34) _____ is the 37th
largest in the world with a 2006 gross domestic product (GDP) of over 117.562 billion USd. There are (35)
_____ 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. The Philippines became a Spanish colony in the 16th
century and an American territory at the (36) _____ of the 20th century. The Philippines won independence
from Spain in 1896. The Philippines (37) _____ its independence from the United States on July 4, 1946
after World War II. Spanish was (38) _____ official language of the Philippines until 1973. Since then, the
two official languages are Filipino and English. The Philippines had cultural ties with Malaysia, Indonesia,
and India in the ancient time, and trade (39) _____ with China and Japan as early as the 9th century. The late
1960s and early 1970s its economic development was second in Asia, (30) _____ to Japan. The Philippines
is a founding and active member of the United Nations and is a founding member of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/ The Philippines is also a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS) and
an active member in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
31. a. as b. to c. with d. for
32. a. laid b. lay c. located d. put
33. a. compounds b. fixes c. consists d. comprises
34. a. economy b. economics c. economical d. economically
35. a. more b. more than c. rather than d. rather more
36. a. starter b. initiation c. first d. beginning
37. a. gathered b. collected c. gained d. earned
38. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
39. a. acts b. acquaintances c. relations d. concerns
40. a. next b. by c. beside d. on
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
41. It is really important to have friends whom you can count on.
a. You should have reliable friends whom you can trust.
b. You should not contact with friends who make use of you.
c. Some friends may make your feelings hurt.
d. Do not believe in any friends.
42. We will set off tomorrow.
a. We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow. b. Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go
c. We will leave the place tomorrow. d. We will arrive home tomorrow.
43. Despite her age, she gets about easily.
a. She is too old to do anything easily. b. Because she is old, she cannot go anywhere.
c. Although she is old, she can travel easily. d. Her age prevents her from going from place to place.
44. "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
a. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
b. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
c. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
d. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
45. The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.
a. Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped.
b. Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped.
c. Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned.
d. The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police.
46. There are more sports competed in this SEA Games than in last SEA Games.
a. The sports competed ill this SEA Games are the same as those in last SEA Games.
b. Not as many sports were competed in last SEA Games as in this SEA Games.
c. In the last SEA Games there were some sports which were not competed.
d. In this SEA Games, there are less sports competed than in last SEA Games.
47. No one in the team can play better than John.
a. John plays well but the others play better. b. John as well as other players of the team plays very well.
c. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well. d. John is the best player of the team.
48. He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.
a. The more he works, the happier he feels. b. The less he works, the happier he feels:
c. His work makes him feel happy. d. He feels happier and happier with his work.
49. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
a. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress. b. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
c. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress. d. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
50. She raised her hand high so that she could attract her teacher's attention.
a. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
b. To attract her teacher's attention, she raised her hand high.
c. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher's attention.
d. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher's attention.
Mark the letter to show the underlined part that needs correction.
51. The ode was original a ceremonial poem written to celebrate public occasions or exalted subjects.
A B C D
52. Knowledge of the rate at which a ship is traveling through the water is important if the navigator
A B C
need to estimate the time of arrival.
D
53. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A B C D
54. A painter who lived most of his life in the Middle West, Grant wood has called America's "Painter of
A B C D
the Soil."
55. While ancient times people simply painted inanimate objects, during the Renaissance the painting of
A B C
"still life" developed as an accepted art form.
D
56. The American frontiersman, politician, and soldier Davy crocket is one of the most popular of
A B C
American hero.
D
57. A dolphin locates underwater objects in its path by doing a series of clicking and whistling sounds.
AB C D
58. A desert area that has been without water for six years will still bloom when rain will come.
A B C D
59. One of the essential features of the modern skyscraper is being the elevator.
A B C D
60. A rabbit moves about by hopping on its hind legs, which are much longer and strong than its front legs.
A B C D
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals. Culture
plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture affects
the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the
meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children.
Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar, we
will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures. As a
result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural background,
visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways
of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are. all very exciting indeed. What of the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or
cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband or wife, no matter how high your level of
cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences. Misunderstanding seems
to be unavoidable.
61. The passage is about _________. a. the effects of cultures on love and marriage
b. the definition of culture c. the role of spouses in the family d. cultural differences
62. The word It refers to _________.
a. culture b. family c. framework d. structure
63. According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage _________.
a. does not have advantages b. does not have disadvantages
c. have both advantages and disadvantages d. does not exist through time
64. According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
a. The age to get married b. Child-raising
c. How much spouses love each other d. The roles of spouses
65. In cross-cultural marriage, _______ may happen.
a. divorce b. quarrel c. misunderstanding d. separation
Choose the synonym from the underlined word or phrase:
66. The strike came to an end upon the intervention of the government.
a. happened b. developed c. was brought about d. ended
67. Stanley Walt, The Eastfield United football star, is in the news again.
a. football trainer b. famous footballer c. football fan d. football player
68. I’ve just bought some new jeans and I can’t get them on. They’re too tight.
a. are too long b. fit too closely c. are too thin d. are too short
69. He is being questioned at the police headquarters.
a. asked questions b. interviewed c. arrested d. examined
70. Some women prefer keeping house to taking a job in an office.
a. staying at home b. sweeping the floor c. managing the home d. enjoying themselves
71. Don’t count on Frank to lend you any money because he has none.
a. tell b. ask c. depend upon d. order
72. Patricia is a very shy girl and does not make friends easily.
a. get married b. have friends c. fall in love d. gain friends
73. The elevator was out of order and I had to walk to the tenth floor.
a. damaged b. not in working condition c. spoil d. broken
74. He was unconscious in his May fair flat early this morning.
a. insensible b. dead c. asleep d. drunk
75. His parents were very religious.
a. were innocent b. were conscious c. were precious d. believed in and practised a religion
76. He was furious, and went away without saying a word.
a. extremely angry b. extremely shocked c. extremely happy d. extremely sad
77. The man braked quickly, but the van behind him could not stop.
a. motorbike b. bus c. small truck d. heavy car
78. The police came immediately.
a. soon b. later c. in a minute d. at once
79. At times he does much better work.
a. Always b. Usually c. Sometimes d. Seldom
80. That widower told me, by the way, that he never expected to remarry.
a. incidentally b. once and for all c. definitely d. decisively
81. How long did it take you to figure out the cost of that machine?
a. pick up b. calculate c. put away d. put out
82. There’s an old saying in English which goes, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today”.
a. cancel b. stop c. postpone d. call off
83. I was just about to leave when you telephoned.
a. wanted b. intended c. was just ready d. planned
84. Our speed is approximately 560 miles per hour.
a. over b. exactly c. under c. about
85. He was very rude to me.
a. cruel b. kind c. impolite d. friendly
86. She was badly frightened.
a. surprised b. terrified c. threatened d. insulted
87. Roy, her boyfriend, is very handsome.
a. nice b. friendly c. good-looking d. kind
88. He made a serious mistake. a. slight b. common c. obvious d. terrible
89. My father died when I was young, and my mother brought me up.
a. educated me b. reared me c. supported me d. fed me
90. After four days in the Pacific Ocean, they saw a ship and the ship rescued them.
a. helped b. gave food to c. served d. saved