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 WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 25, CHOOSE THE A. When

CORRECT OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH B. If
SENTENCE. C. Whether
D. Could
1. I am not sure I can _______ another day of
this weather – It’s just too hot. 7. I was sure we would lose today; ________,
A. get up on it was a resoundingly positive result for us.
B. be down in A. conversely
C. put up with B. because
D. back off from C. brilliant
D. doing a 360
2. When I _______ the windows I’m sure I
heard her say that she hadn’t eaten yet. 8. By the time the pudding arrives I _______
A. was cleaning for nearly 20 minutes.
B. cleaned A. have been waiting
C. clean B. will have been waiting
D. have cleaned C. are waiting
3. My brother always says that _______ happiness D. were waiting
he feels is because of his positive outlook 9. Mosquitoes are not the only _______ for
on school life. this disease, there are several others that are
A. a common, such as fleas.
B. an A. vector
C. the B. train
D. no article C. emporium
4. It’s strange that they didn’t care about his D. interest
_______ in the movie. I thought that was a 10. Jane: What is that _______? I can’t understand
bit unreal. how such a machine can be helpful.
A. afore
A. craftsman
B. begrudge
B. development
C. alibi
C. edifice
D. amalgam
D. contraption
5. I always train so hard and I _________ plenty
11. Frank: Wake up Jeff it’s nearly 9!
of protein lately to help improve my strength
so I’m feeling good. Jeff: Really? I feel so tired I can’t _______
more than a few hours’ sleep.
A. have been consuming
B. had been consuming A. have
C. will have been consuming B. have had
D. can’t be consuming C. is
D. be
6. _______ I can come to the concert tonight
is unfortunately not up to me, it depends on 12. It was strange that nobody seemed to agree
the bus times and the rain. _______ John about the new park.

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 A. upon 19. As a result of his dire behaviour the court
B. about had no choice but to issue an _________
C. on against him.
D. with A. adjunct
13. It must have been late when you _______ B. injunction
Alice last night. C. edification
D. oblique
A. were calling in on
B. called in on 20. By the time we get back home you _______
C. call in on your mind about dinner.
D. had called in on A. would probably have changed
14. As soon as the car _______ fixed, we can B. will have changed
go to the shops. C. are changing
D. might be changing
A. will be
B. will 21. I _______ rather nobody knew about this
C. is mistake.
D. going to be A. would
15. Gregg: What happened last night and why B. should
is everyone so tired? C. could
D. had
Chris: I don’t think _______, but I don’t
know. 22. I knew that Ali _______ to the play so I
A. anything decided to avoid it and stayed home.
B. something A. has gone
C. nothing B. is going
D. everything C. had gone
D. will be going
16. If you really need to use my bike tomorrow;
I _______ it to you for a few hours. 23. Sanjay, you must call me as soon as you
A. can lend _______ home.
B. must lend A. will have gotten
C. have been lending B. will get
D. am lending C. are getting
D. get
17. That book is different _______ all the others
because it’s so long. 24. When I first went to school I lived about
A. on _______ away from it.
B. than A. a walking hour
C. by B. an hour of walk
D. with C. an hour walk
D. an hour’s walk
18. I am really sorry, I can’t _______ the exam
results yet because we haven’t finished 25. If you can pass this test _______ when it
marking. comes to placement next year.
A. taunt A. so much the better
B. subdue B. the so much better
C. divulge C. the better so much
D. cramp D. so the much better
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FOR QUESTIONS 26 AND 27, CHOOSE THE 31. Decipher
CORRECT OPTION. A. Recreate
26. What is the correct spelling of the word that B. Understand
means a part of the brain? C. Deconstruct
A. Seribraal D. Conserve
B. Cerebral
C. Ceriberal 32. Periphery
D. Sereebral A. Margin
B. Precinct
27. What is the correct spelling of the word that
means annoy? C. Scuttle
D. Vogue
A. Exasperate
B. Egsasprate 33. Tentative
C. Exsasperait
A. Provisional
D. Exaspareight
B. Grievous
FOR QUESTIONS 28 AND 29, CHOOSE THE C. Grotesque
CORRECT ANTONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. D. Ecstasy
28. Retro FOR QUESTIONS 34 AND 35, CHOOSE THE
A. Satisfactory PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN
B. Revolutionary ERROR.
C. Abolitionary
D. Contemporary 34. I can’t imagine any reason how he should
have behaved in such an extraordinarily
29. Whitewash peculiar way.
A. Grudge A. I can’t imagine any reason
B. Camouflage
B. how he should have
C. Tiresome
C. behaved in such
D. Exposé
D. an extraordinarily peculiar way.
FOR QUESTIONS 30 TO 33, CHOOSE THE
CORRECT SYNONYM OF THE GIVEN WORD. 35. In such a complex situation as this mistakes
will be bound to happen occasionally.
30. Waive
A. In such a complex situation
A. Renounce
B. Gravitate B. as this mistakes
C. Educate C. will be bound
D. Regard D. to happen occasionally.

READING

FOR QUESTIONS 36 TO 40, READ THE

PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
THAT FOLLOW.
The exhibition entitled ‘Images of Nature’
focuses on the marriage of science and art,
two disciplines that we tend to separate
today. Despite this, it manages to emphasise
the importance of the combination of
the two. There is a clear sense of how
accurate drawing and imaging has aided
in scientific observation, interpretation,
and communication. However, the items

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 on display are largely historical and there
is no evidence of development of imaging
techniques used for scientific analysis. In
the distant past, scientists will have sketched
their specimens and perhaps analysed
these images when away from the object.
Nowadays they will have a host of ways to
preserve the specimen and be able to analyse
them using advanced scientific techniques
and instruments.
There are two exhibits that were particularly
strong when it comes to conveying the
importance of scientific imaging. There is
an image of a dodo, an extinct bird that
we know little about today. This image
shows that sometimes, artistic flair can
lead to inaccurate scientific interpretation.
Yet this does not detract from the fact
that, had the original images not been
drawn, we would know even less about
the dodo. The cartography exhibit, shows
the first geological survey of England. It
is important to remember that accurate
mapping is in fact very modern and is still
under development. Today we rely on maps
and location accuracy, but it has not always
been possible to access this information with
ease. Looking at an old and inaccurate map
can make people understand the advances
that have been made and get an idea of how
difficult they may have been to achieve.
The exhibition feels more like an art gallery
than many of the other, more interactive
exhibitions with high fact density. This is a
good thing as it adds an element of diversity
to the museum as a whole. The exhibition
is highly visually appealing and accentuates
how science can be artistic and how art
can be useful in science. It may however
benefit from a greater element of scientific
description applied to some of the images.
In short, this exhibition is quite a contrast
to other at the museum, both in style and
content. There are videos that do allow for
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further exploration of the exhibits for those
that are more interested and able to spend
the time watching them. The videos also
offer insight into the life of researchers at the
museum which makes the scientific studies
they are doing feel more accessible. The
audience is able to associate the science with
individuals, which is another contemporary
and attractive aspect of the exhibition. There
are fewer interactive elements and buttons
to press than in other parts of the museum,
yet the drawing exhibit is highly innovative
and very in keeping with the exhibition
ambience. Here, people have been asked
to draw their favourite part of the exhibit
and the audiences pictures on display show
that people of many ages had been inspired
to draw their own images of nature. For
the curator, this deftly marries audience
participation and a focus on detail that is
remarkably simple and in many cases, has
led to repeat visits so patrons can see their
own work displayed.
The real skill of the curators of the space is
that fact that they have turned a complex,
detailed historical genre into something that
is easy to understand and approachable to all
ages. This is something that runs through the
core belief of the organisation and I think
they have managed rather deftly navigate
the pitfalls thus creating an astonishingly
clear view of the topic.
36. Choose the best title or heading for the passage.
A. Contemporary exhibition spaces
B. Professionally Picturing Nature
C. Graphical Science Today
D. Europe’s new wave of art
37. What part of the exhibition is still changing?
A. Map making
B. Videography
C. Animal drawing
D. Preservation
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38. The author thinks these types of display
are________.
A. giving a false impression of development
B. a waste of time for people
C. offering nothing new to the patrons
D. good for modern science
39. Which paragraph suggests this is different
to other exhibitions?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
40. What does the word ‘deftly’ mean in third
paragraph?
A. Skillfully
B. Happily
C. Gratuitously
D. Diversely
FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, READ THE
PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
THAT FOLLOW.
Socks are an item of clothing that we
commonly wear on our feet. We might
wear them to keep our feet warm or to stop
them rubbing when we walk, or simply as
a fashion accessory. Today, most socks are
knitted with natural or synthetic fibres and
can often be brightly coloured or patterned.
However, humans have worn socks for
millennia and they have evolved during
this time.
The first known ‘socks’ are probably those
worn by the ancient Greeks, who were
wearing socks made of matted animal hair
in the 8th century B.C. By the 2nd century
A.D., the Romans were wearing woven
socks that were sewn up and pulled over
the foot. Although perhaps used by only the
elite, they were used in much the same way
as we do when we put on our socks. The
oldest pair of knitted socks reported was
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found in Denmark as is thought to be from
1500 B.C. However, the oldest pair that still
exists, dates back to the 3rd - 6th century
A.D. and was found in Egypt. This pair of
socks has an unusual division so that the
toes could be separated, and the socks worn
with sandals. Today, most socks keep the
toes together, but some designed specially
to separate toes. These toe-separating socks
are popular amongst long distance runners
as they can prevent blisters forming easily
and allow more area to circulate around
the toes.
Long socks, which are also called stockings,
became popular in the 12th century across
Europe. These were tied up at the top
around the knee area. However, in the 16th
century the knitting machine was invented
and the fabric that was knitted could have
a denser weave, meaning that these garters
were no longer required. Generally, these
would have been worn by men and not
women. They can be seen wearing them
in portraits of the time whereas women
would wear floor length dresses. As time
passed and fashions changed, these long
socks became more commonly worn by
women. It was only when men’s trousers
became long, and their socks shortened, that
socks became socks and were no longer
referred to as stockings. The invention in
America of nylon in 1938 made it possible
to make socks that were more stretchy and
comfortable, so now, socks are often made
with a nylon blend.
Depending on where you live in the world,
socks may be more or less popular to wear.
This might be related to the climate, or the
fashion. Their design and length also vary
from place to place. In Japan, decorated
socks adorned with cartoon characters are
popular and sold in shops dedicated to
selling socks and only socks. There are
also ways to modernise your sock wearing
and sock buying. Now, you can have a
constant supply of new socks selected

for you and delivered to your home. This
‘sockscription’ is for those with busy
lifestyles and not enough time to waste
on sock buying.
41. Choose the best title or heading for the
passage.
A. Trodden on for centuries
B. The best socks are the red sox
C. The newest types of sock
D. Effortless ways to cover your feet
43. Why did socks get shorter?
A. New material was too expensive.
B. Trousers got longer.
C. People wanted nylon and not wool.
D. Women started wearing them.
44. Socks are popular ___________.
A. because they are easy to buy
B. only in cold places
C. with young modern people
D. all around the world

42. Who historically used the same kind of socks 45. What is the meaning of the word ‘garters’
as we do today? in the third paragraph?
A. The Egyptians A. Fasteners
B. The Greeks B. Protectors
C. The Romans C. Designs
D. The Americans D. Colourings

ACHIEVERS SECTION

FOR QUESTIONS 46 AND 47, CHOOSE THE B. Depraved

CORRECT OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH C. Humility
SENTENCE. D. Developed
46. This guy is not what he seems he is completely 49. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SYNONYM OF
harmless, he’s _______. THE GIVEN WORD.
A. all the king’s men Nefarious
B. all bark and no bite A. Despicable
C. as thick as thieves B. Ubiquitous
D. a hot potato C. Obdurate
47. Social philosopher Samuel Adams argued D. Prefabricated
that to live in a truly free and noble state 50. W H I C H O F T H E F O L L O W I N G
the people permitted to vote _______ even ALTERNATIVES TO THE UNDERLINED
to the point of including women. PORTION WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE?
A. is a big number These questions may seem overly pessimistic
B. must be larger (or overly optimistic depending on your point
C. should be increased of view); however, some recent studies have
D. would be large been truly remarkable.
48. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYM OF A. you’re point of view); surprisingly,
THE GIVEN WORD. B. your point of view), however,
Megalomania C. you’re view point), however,
D. no change
A. Murky

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1. (C) 9. (A) 17. (B) 25. (A) 33. (A) 41. (A) 49. (A)
2. (A) 10. (D) 18. (C) 26. (B) 34. (B) 42. (C) 50. (D)
3. (C) 11. (B) 19. (B) 27. (A) 35. (B) 43. (B)
4. (C) 12. (D) 20. (B) 28. (D) 36. (C) 44. (D)
5. (A) 13. (B) 21. (A) 29. (D) 37. (A) 45. (A)
6. (C) 14. (C) 22. (C) 30. (A) 38. (D) 46. (B)
7. (A) 15. (A) 23. (D) 31. (B) 39. (C) 47. (C)
8. (B) 16. (A) 24. (D) 32. (A) 40. (A) 48. (C)

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