, ENGLISH WRITTEN TEST 6 Time allotted: 90 minutes Name: .... ie Class:..... prvi Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’ in the , ‘same line. 1. A.cavalry B. academy C. paradigm D. nostalgia 2. A. integral B. peninsula C. liberal D. correspond 3. A. provoked B. promised C. wretched D. introduced 4. A. concurrent B. conscientious C. constraint D. consistent 5. A-nonetheless B. smoothie C. trustworthy . threshold Circle A. B, C, or D to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the others’ in the same line. 6. A. prevail B. sterile C. levee D. mingle 7. A.successor B. aesthetics C. arbitrate D. implicit 8. A. mutate B. decoy C. embed D. affair 9. A. persecute B. disturbing C. statistics D. auspicious 10. A. relentlessly B. exacerbate C. ingenious D. miniature Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 11, Of course, | thought your song was the ___of the show. A. spotlight B. forefront C. limelight D. highlight 12, There was nothing they could do _leave the car at the roadside where it broke down. A. than, B. but C. instead of D. rather 13. Does thatname ___to you? A. break the ice B. foot the bill C. fall into place D. ring a bell 14. I don't think there will be any applicants for this post,__? A. will there B.do! C. won'tit D. won't there 1. The hotel manager _ more helpful during our stay. A. mustn't have been B. will have been C. had to be D. couldn't have been 16. “Why did they stop the tennis game?" - “They could see thatitwas ___rain.” A.due to B. going C. about to D. the point of 17. My brother has just bought a(n) __ chess set. A. marble expensive big Turkish B. expensive big Turkish marble C. big expensive marble Turkish D. Turkish expensive marble big 18. People came from ____ to take part in the peace demonstration in Washington. A. far and wide B. round and round C. out and about D. there and back 19. ____, he would have been able to pass the exam. A. Studying more B. Had he studied more C. If he studied more. Were he studying more 20. The artthieves___inside knowledge of the museum's security procedure. A. are thought to be B. were thought there was C. are thought to have had D. were thought that they had 21. I would prefer__ at home rather than___out, A. to cook - eat B. cooking - eating C. to cook - to eat D. cook - eat 22. Rosa really did have a__ excuse for not coming to the reception, A. fertile B. remote C. docile D. genuine 23. There was a big hole in the street which ___ the traffic. A. kept down B. held up. C. stood back D. sent off 24. This time tomorrow | ‘on the beach sunbathing and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice. A. will lie B. will have been lying _C. will be lying D. will have lain 25. The minister came __ criticism by the press when he suddenly changed policy. A. down with B. out at C. away with D. in for26, Susan will graduate in June __she submits her dissertation on time, § A.unless B. provided C. otherwise D. as long 27. Kelly: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well. Your tune was lovely!" Diana:"__* A. You're welcome B. I bought it near my house C. You must be kidding. | thought t was terrible. You told a kd. | was playing better than thal 28. Youhave to___or you can't get the promotion. 3 A. polish your head B. slick your neck out C. pull your socks up _D. empty your washing basket 29, The activities of the intemational marketing researcher are frequently much broader than A. that of the domestic marketer B. those of the domestic marketer C. the domestic marketer does D. that which has the domestic marketer 30, Lisa: “Have you able to reach Peter?" Rosy: : A. That's no approval B. Yes, I've known him for years C.lt's too much D. No, the line is busy 31, Its high time the state___the death penalty, A. abolished B. would abolish C. abolishes D. to abolish 32. | didn't lke her bubbly new assistant at fst, but she __me in time. A.grewon B. lazed around C. lashed out D. patched up 33, __ the ringing phone when it went dead. ‘A Hardly | reached B, Just as | reached C. No sooner had I reached D. Scarcely had | reached 34, Im sorry, but I'l take a___ check for dinner this Saturday, Would next weekend work for you? A.rain B. thunder C. storm D. snow 35. Harry: “I think itis a good idea to have three or four generations living under one root.” Janes" ce A. It's not true B, That’s completely wrong C. I couldn't agree with you more D. I can't help thinking the same Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 36. His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth. ‘A. modest B. showy C. obtrusive D. flamboyant 37. Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems. ‘A. worry about B. get angry about —_C. get involved in D. look for 38, Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken briliant thinkers to recognize their potential. A. incidentals, B. misunderstandings _C. fortunes D. accidents Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 39, Punctuality is imperative in your new job. A Being courteous B.Beingetficient _C. Being late D. Being on time 40. I'm sorry | can't attend the show tonight. 'm up fo my ears in work A. very busy B. very nervous C. very circumspect _D. very idle Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences. 44, The number of students attending (A) universities to study economics (8) have increased (C) steadily in the last few years (0), 42. For (A) its establishment, ASEAN Tourism Association has played (B) an important ole (C) in promoting and developing ASEAN Tourism services (0), 43, As far as 'm concemed (A), it was the year 2007 (B) that (C) Vietnam joined the (D) World Trade Organization. 44. A promissory note is a written agreement (A) to pay (B) a certain sum of money at (C) some time future (0). ai‘45. After the social science lecture (A) all students are invited to take part in (B) a discussion of (C) the issues which were risen (0) in the talk 46. If | were (A) a good cook (B), | would invite (C) them to (D) dinner last week. 47. Almost (A) lemons grown (B) in the (C) United States come from (D) farms in Florida and California. 48. The medicine (A) of prehistoric people probably consisted of (B) a mixture of scientific practices (C), superstitions, and religious believes (0). 48, Itis important that the patient stays (A) in bed until (B) he fully (C) recovers from (D) the operation. 50. For each (A) enzyme reaction there is (B) an optimum temperature which (C) maximum efficiency (0) is achieved. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each numbered gap. HEARING IN COLOUR ‘A number of scientists around the world are now investigating a phenomenon called synaesthesia that may affect as many as one in 2,000 people. The name (51)____ from the Greek words for together and perception and means that some people's senses work in combination. For example, some people (52) color when they hear particular sounds. Similarly, a smell or taste may be (63) a a reaction to information received from the eyes. However, the most common form of synaesthesia occurs among people who (54) certain letters or words with colors. Scientists at Cambridge University (55) ___ experiments to determine whether this is actually a product of ‘mental activity or if some individuals are just highly imaginative. They discovered that synaesthetes, people who experience synaesthesia, (56) associate the same letters or words with the same colors. Brain scans revealed (67) activity in the brain when subjects were listening to words, suggesting that itis a physical condition. The most plausible explanation is that synaesthetes have slightly diferent connections between the areas of the brain which control their (58) . Syneasthesia is not a medical problem, however, and synaesthetes often (59)____ from an unusually good memory, probably because they have extra information to help them (60) things like names and numbers. 51. A.reminds B. derives C. prescribes D. distracts 52. A differ B. view C.see D. mind 53. A. retained B. perceived C. thought D. responded 54. A. associate B. elaborate C. conceive D. comply 55, A. achieved B. objected C. subjected D. conducted 58. A. perfectly B. eameslly C. practically D. consistently 57. A. unusual B. infalible C. insecure D. incapable 58. A. consciences B. attitudes C.senses D. conditions 59. A. approve B. sting C.cure D. benefit 60. A. recall B. remind C.react D. reminisce Give the correct form of the words in brackets. POISONOUS SEALIFE One of the most lethal poisons on Earth, ten thousand times more deadly than cyanide, is tetrodotoxin, more concisely known as TTX. Its potency is well known in East Asia, where it regulary kills (61. DINE) ‘who have braved the capricious (62, DELICATE) known as fugo or puffer fish. This toxin has a (63, TERROR) method of operation: twenty-five minutes after (64. EXPOSE) . it begins to paralyze its victims, leaving the victim fully aware of what is happening Death usually results, within hours, from suffocation of heart failure. There is no known antidote, If lucky patients can (65. STAND) the symptoms for twenty-four hours, they usually recover without further (66 COMPLICATE). tis no ordinary poison. What is strange about its (67. OCCUR) is found in such aswide range of creatures, from algae to angetfish spanning entire kingdoms of life. It is rather unlikely that suo, unusual toxin evolved (68. DEPEND) in so many unrelated animals Marine biologists have discovered that the poison is produced by bacteria living in the gut of its host. The best explanation is that a symbiotic relationship exists between host and the not (69. WELCOME) guest, where microbes exchange poison for nutrients, providing a valuable (70. DEFEND) weapon for its host. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. LEARNING TO MANAGE MONEY Itis generally agreed that education should prepare young people to be responsible and productive members of the society (71) which they live. When reformists talk about making education more relevant, they often (72) on the need for work-related skis like computer literacy or careers guidance. But when young people enter “the big wide world’, many may find (73) entirely ignorant of an area which they will probably spend many hours thinking or worrying about: their finances, School leavers, (74) they go on to further study or get a job, will suddenly be required to handle a bank account, tax obligations and offers a credit, Until now, there has been (75) or no financial education in schools. It is (76) wonder that so many young people get into debt, when there is not (77) impartial financial information available. AA recent survey of 15- and 16-year-olds in Britain showed just (78) unaware the younger generation is when it comes (79) the cost of living. While most of them know how much a computer game costs, few had any idea of the costs of obligations like rent, heating and electricity. There is clearly (80) need for practical financial education in schools to equip the next generation for a complex and competitive world, Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. BALLET Ballet is a dance form which utilizes specific techniques and methods to achieve a motion that is graceful, flowing and precise. The line of a dancer's body is crucial in that whether the body is resting or moving, its different parts hrave to be in complete harmony. The different techniques are choreographed into an orchestra, operatic or baletic work. Before ballets traditions developed, narrative dance began and evolved in countries as diverse as China, India and ancient Greece. The Roman Empire integrated Greek dance after conquering Greece, and by the 1400s, the first glimmers of ballet began to emerge in Italy. Domenico da Piacenza, one of the first dance masters, was in charge of teaching nobles the art; Fabrtio Caroso’s publication i Ballarino, a manual on the technical aspects of the dance, played a role in establishing Italy as the center of technical ballet development. It was the French, however, thal came to be associated with enabling the art form to flourish. When the French crown heir married Catherine de Medici, an Italian aristocrat and patron of the arts, ballet was introduced to France. During the reign of Louis XIV, the dance developed as a performance-focused art form. The king was just passionate about ballet and made it his purpose to restore dance to a high standard. in 1661, he established the Académie Royale de la Danse, now known as the Paris Opera Balle; the French blended aspects of Italian ballet into their own. Most of ballet vocabulary came from the French, The word “ballet” is French although its origin was from the Italian “balletto", which is a diminutive of ballo dance. It made dancers, no matter where they came from, have to learn the French terms for ballet, and the dancers were able to understand what movements were required even if they were studying ballet in another country. In the time of Louis XIV, dancers were not wearing tutus and they were not doing pointe work, which are best known today for the unique features of ballet. Female dancers wore formal gowns that covered the ankles, and 4ie audience participated in the end. The dance advanced further with references to the core positions of ballet that appeared in the writings of Pierre Beauchamp, a court dancer and choreographer. The Italian composer Jean Bapliste Lully, who was serving in the French court, and the French playwright Moliére produced an Italian theater-style commedia dell'arte and adapted it for a French audience. The musical phrasings of Lully's compositions were written just for the physical movements of ballet. It shaped the future of the dance. Paris may have been the ballet capital in the early 1800s, but when the French techniques were introduced in Russia, the country quickly became the world center of ballet. Marius Petipa, the French dancer and choreographer, joined the Kirow Ballet. In its time, the company delivered the most outstanding ballet dancers the world had ever seen, and some of them were transferred to the eminent Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Names such as Anna Pavlova and Vastav Nijinsky enthralled audiences with the expressiveness of their movements and the magnificence of their leaps and turns. Choreographers such as Michel Fokine, who worked with the Ballets Russes, exhorted that the entire body must express emotion. Sergei Diaghilev, a ballet producer who headed the Ballets Russes, produced brilliant works with Fokine — works as great as The Dying Swan, The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring. The Ballets Russes revitalized ballet around the world, and one of the countries impressed by it was the United States of America, that, in its own way, has made its mark in the field of ballet. 81. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence? A. It is imperative for dancers to understand how to execute dance steps to keep the ensemble moving harmoniously. B. Whether or not in motion, the dancer strives to achieve accord between the different body parts because the line of their body is very significant. C. Even when the dancer is resting, he has to keep exercising his body to keep his movements harmonious. D. To stay in balance, a dancer has to be familiar wih how to position his body when he is moving. 82, The word ‘integrated’ in the passage is closest in meaning to A. coerced B. eulogized C. assimilated D. brought down 83. According to paragraph 1, which of the following helped distinguish Italy as the nucleus of the advancements made in ballet? A The invention of the dance by Domenico da Piacenza B. The use of Greek dance by the Romans in their own theater productions C. An instruction book on the dance technique prepared by Fabritio Caroso D. The combining of Indian, Chinese and Greek dance techniques in Italy 84, The word “diminutive” in the passage is closest in meaning to__. A. slenderness B. short line C. invisible D. fragment 85. All of the following contributed to making France the center of ballet EXCEPT that. ‘A. the dance was brought to France when a lover of ballet married royally B. French ballet dancers were technically better than their Italian counterparts C. Louis XIV's adoration for ballet led him to found a ballet academy D. reference books carried the essential movements of ballet 86. What can be inferred about the use of French terminology in the vocabulary of ballet “A. The Italian terms were confusing and difficult to understand for dancers to acquire. B. The Italians did not use special terminology for ballet. C. The French language became an intemational language although it was challenge to learn, . The French, not the Italians, gave the dance worldwide prominence. 87. Allof the following are true about French ballet EXCEPT that_. ‘A. the spectators played a part in the performance B. the movements combined with the ones of Italians developed into their ownC, the movements did not correspond to ballet's core positions D. the attre won was similar to ballroom-style clothing 88. The phrase ‘the company’ in the passage refers to. A Russia B. the Mariinsky Ballet C. St. Peterburg D. the Bolshoi Theater 89. According to paragraph 3, which ofthe following is true? A. The United States of America also developed ballet due to the Russian dancers who left for America. B. The Mariinsky Ballet was merged with the Bolshoi Theater because of its own problems. C. Russian ballet adopted the art form from French ballet. D. The Ballet Russes was the biggest ballet company that produced many ballet masters. 90. Why does the author discuss “the Ballets Russes"? A. To describe the balletic works that the Ballets Russes performed worldwide B. To explain the contribution of the Ballets Russes to the development of ballet C. To contrast the differences between the Ballets Russes and the Kirov Ballet D. To provide an example of a Russian theater where Pavlova and Nijinsky performed Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between FOUR and SEVEN words, including the given word. 91. There are twice as many women as men working here. OUTNUMBER Female members Of Staff ......sasssnesssssieintnteennsesnsnensestiotntenneeienenee toone. 92. Rob's teacher is very happy with him at the moment. BOOKS ROD; cs carne hae anes esslick preeecy sveseeieeeseece atthe moment. 93. Your coursework will probably increase in diffcully over time. AND Your coursework is lkely tobe : ee ee over time 94, I know it was a waste of money ~ don't make me feel worse about it! SALT | know itwas a waste of money ~ there's no need ae it .. by reminding me. 86. I can’t imagine what Rod is planning to buy me for Christmas. FAINTEST I don't - what Rod is planning to buy me for Christmas. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence Printed before it. 96. They haven't invited either Mr. Blackwell or his wife to the barbecue, Neither . 87. The advertising campaign was so successful thatthe product sold out within a week, Such ... 98. Lula isn’t to blame for the negligence by any means, By no mean 8. “Fyou dor't improve your attude, we may have to dismiss you," the manager told Sam The manager threatened 100. We hadn't been told about the removal until last Friday, twas not...