HSGT 04

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. mobile B. idle C. gripping D. alike
Question 2. A. clutches B. extracts C. slips D. barks
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. youngster B. decade C. decline D. showcase
Question 4. A. identity B. mechanical C. characterize D. political
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. John is very _______ . He never remembers where his things are.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D.
unforgettable
Question 6. I’m afraid our funding has been cut and they’re pulling the _______ on the research
project.
A. wire B. net C. plug D. socket
Question 7. The level of air pollution announced by the government is often _______ by
ecological groups.
A. contradicted B. facilitated C. overseen D. disputed
Question 8. _______ people cut down trees, the hotter the Earth will become.
A. The more frequently B. More and more frequently
C. The more frequent D. The most frequent
Question 9. I _______ 10% of my pay each week for when Tommy attends university.
A. drag on B. keep back C. set on D. put off
Question 10. _______ he worked a full-time job while getting his diploma, Sam managed to
keep up with his studies.
A. Because B. In case C. Even though D. Until
Question 11. She was so excited when receiving a _______ handbag from her mother.
A. leather trendy rectangular B. trendy leather rectangular
C. rectangular trendy leather D. trendy rectangular leather
Question 12. My growing anxiety was assuaged by a wise fellow mother remarking that my
_______ child was busily engaged in things, like pretend games and drawing.
A. secreted B. voracious C. exuberant D. extravagant
Question 13. Early reading is considered so good that children are coaxed, pressed and if
_______ ,bribed into submission.
A. requiring B. required C. which require D. to require
Question 14. The most interesting film I _______ in a long time is the one about the artist who
went to live in France.
A. saw B. had seen C. see D. have seen
Question 15. This is a song which will be very popular _______ teenagers enjoying rock music.
A. for B. in C. with D. of
Question 16. Many educationists feel that continuous _______ is fairer than formal
examinations.
A. judgment B. cramming C. assignment D. assessment
Question 17. _______ , we will go out shopping.
A. Whenever you finished work B. Once you have finished work
C. As soon as you are finishing work D. After you had finished work
Question 18. You had to drive to work, _______ ?
A. don’t you B. didn’t you C. couldn’t you D. hadn’t you
Question 19. Next month, the inventor _______ a medal for his contributions to technology.
A. will have given B. is to give B. is to be given D. has been
given
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. If you register as a member of a number of the various university societies, you’ll
rapidly extend your circle of friends, encompassing people from all social classes.
A. experiencing B. meeting C. including D. pampering
Question 21. We made changes to the robot to rectify several problems with its performance.
A. revise B. correct C. integrate D. enable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Now Johnny, if you’re coming to see your sister in the school play, you’re to be
quiet and mind your p’s and q’s.
A. unkind B. discourteous C. professional D. polite
Question 23. John’s excuse for not doing his homework was that he had been too tired, but the
teacher dismissed this as nonsense.
A. refused B. ignored C. accepted D.
misunderstood
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. Melanie and Dan are talking about the research into how bugs are used as drugs.
Melanie: “There’s growing evidence that natural compounds can be used to produce effective
drugs.”
Dan: “ _______ . In fact, a compound from the venom of the wasp Polybia Paulista has potential
in cancer treatment.”
A. You’re wrong B. Not necessarily
C. You have a point there D. I can’t agree with you
Question 25. Sam is inviting Lucy to his birthday party.
Sam: “My 21st birthday is on Friday. Are you free there?”
Lucy: “ _______ ”
A. You’re welcome B. I would love to go but I’ve been quite
busy
C. Are you deaf? D. Sorry but I’m afraid I can make it
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
DREAM JOBS
During our teens, all the pupils at my school had to have a meeting with a ‘careers advisor’
who only seemed to know about jobs at the local ship-building works. That was fine for (26)
_______, but many of us would have liked to hear about a wider range of opportunities at that
time. If only she had known about the jobs I’ve been researching for this article! It seems there
are positions out there that are almost too good to be true.
Take, for example, the job with the title ‘Ice cream flavour advisor’ for ice cream
manufacturer Frederick’s. Imagine making and tasting ice cream for a living! From the
Fredrick’s website I learned that the people (27) _______ do this job are all chefs and food
scientists, and often go on what they call ‘taste hunts’ where they travel to other countries, trying
new foods to get (28) _______ for new products. The website’s home page also states that ‘every
ingredient deserves consideration’, meaning anything from peanuts to potatoes could make it
into the next flavour advisor’s invention. I guess the one (29) _______ of this job could be
tasting failed creations.
Another job that seems impossibly wonderful is one for those who dream of living on a
remote island. As the caretaker of a private island in the Maldives, Simon Grainger gets to enjoy
fabulous weather, fishing and boating as part of his job. (30) _______ , he says that while it may
sound more like an extended holiday than work, the responsibilities of the job can be very
demanding.
(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)
Question 26. A. any B. none C. some D. little
Question 27. A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 28. A. experience B. income C. inspiration D. advise
Question 29. A. merit B. point C. downside D. purpose
Question 30. A. However B. Moreover C. For instance D. Therefore
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35
No animal species can survive indefinitely on Earth. Centuries ago, species went extinct
from natural causes, for example, they were unable to adapt to bad weather and other difficult
conditions. However, animals are now dying out faster than ever because of human activity. It is
estimated that, until the 18th century, one species disappeared from the Earth every four years.
By the 19th century, this had increased to one species per year. By 1975, it was 1,000 species per
year, and today animals are disappearing at the alarming rate of more than 40,000 species per
year.
There are many factors that can cause an animal or plant species to become endangered, and
one big factor is the destruction of their habitats. Deforestation and soil, air, and water pollution
are usually the main culprits. For example, the population of critically endangered Sumatran
orangutans is now less than 10,000 on their home island of Sumatra, Indonesia, due to
deforestation and farming.
Another cause of endangerment is from humans exploiting wild animals. Uncontrolled
hunting of whales in the last century, for example, resulted in many whale species becoming
critically endangered. The high demand for animal parts stems from their use in certain foods or
medicines or their value as decorative objects. For example, the ivory tusks of elephants are used
to make jewelry, and the price is high enough that people risk being arrested and jailed to go
after these animals.
Introducing a non-native species to an environment can also cause species endangerment. A
native species is one that develops naturally in a particular area and has done so for a long time.
A non-native species might be introduced into a new environment by humans, either
intentionally or by accident.
Organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the IUCN try to raise awareness of
threatened animals and plants. These organizations collaborate with government agencies to save
threatened or endangered species and to make new laws that will protect them. But to really
protect plant and animal species now and in the future, the public needs to be educated on the
value of keeping these species alive.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)
Question 31. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. WWF’s effort to curb humans exploiting animals
B. Different causes of endangered animals
C. Reasons why previous generations of animals went extinct
D. Human activity on jeopardizing species: Is that all bad?
Question 32. According to the passage, which of the following is mentioned as a cause of animal
extinction in the past?
A. natural disasters B. habitat destruction
C. polluted water D. poaching
Question 33. The word “culprits” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______
A. causes B. outcomes C. conditions D. finances
Question 34. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. animal parts B. foods C. medicines D. humans
Question 35. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Water pollution has led to the diminishing number of Sumatran orangutans
B. Bringing exotic species to an environment can be detrimental to humans
C. Animals are disappearing at an unprecedented rate of more than 4,000 species per year.
D. It is hard to overstate the importance of keeping wild species alive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42
For centuries, Beijing has been the promised land of China. Originally a walled bastion for
emperors and officials, it remains a majestic political and architectural marvel. Today, people
from the countryside still flock to the city in search of the elusive pot of gold at the end of the
rainbow. The government encourages them to go home, but the lure of the capital proves too
enticing. Meanwhile, down the road by the Friendship Store, smartly dressed customers
clutching mobile phones head for the nearest banquet or disco.
Perhaps nowhere else in China more than in Beijing is the generation gap more visible.
Appalled by the current drive to “modernize”, many older people still wax euphoric about
Chairman Mao and the year of sacrifice for the socialist revolution. But most youngsters disdain
socialist sacrifice and are more interested – like youngsters everywhere – in money, motorbikes,
fashion, video games and rock music (though not necessarily in that order).
Foreigners seem to enjoy Beijing since the city offers so much to see and do. Things have
changed drastically in the last ten years or so. The Beijing of today is a forest of construction
cranes, bulldozers and 24-hour work crews scrambling to build the new China. Plush shopping
malls and five-star hotels rise from the rubble. A good number of road signs and advertising
billboards are now in English. Whatever one says about Beijing today, it probably won’t be true
tomorrow. The city is changing so rapidly it makes you dizzy. Travellers of the 1980s remember
Beijing as a city of narrow lanes with single story- homes built around courtyards. These have
given way to the high-rise housing estates of the 1990s. TV sets and washing machines –
unimaginable luxuries in the 1980s – are now commonplace. Whereas bicycles and ox carts were
the main form of transport a decade ago, both are prohibited on the new freeways and toll roads
that now encompass the city. Whereas not so long ago everyone wore a Chairman Mao suit, now
jeans and T-shirts, leather jackets and suits are the norm.
 Whatever impression you come away with, Beijing is one of the most fascinating places in
China. It may be something of a showcase, but what capital city isn’t? Within its environs, you
will find some of China’s most stunning sights – the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the
Great Wall, to name just a few. The city itself offers so many interests that the main complaint of
most visitors is that they simply run out of time before seeing it all.
(Adapted from Cutting Edge Advanced by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Janes Comyns Carr)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. A changing city B. Beijing’s spectacular landscapes
C. A tour to different parts of a melting pot D. Beijing: A promising land for gold-
seekers
Question 37. The word “lure” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______
A. sensation B. hindrance C. appeal D. advantage
Question 38. According to the passage, rural dwellers move to Beijing to ________
A. search for gold B. pursue their dreams
C. go to the nearest disco D. find peace and happiness
Question 39. The phrase “wax euphoric” in paragraph 2 mostly means _________
A. write in a formal way B. speak with excitement
C. have a disturbing dream D. talk with regrets
Question 40. The word “its” in paragraph 4 refers to ________
A. showcase B. government C. capital city D. sight
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The differences between old and young people’s attitudes are very obvious in Beijing
B. Older people are no longer enthusiastic about the Communist past
C. Traditional homes in Beijing have been replaced by big blocks of apartments
D. Bicycles cannot be used on some roads in Beijing now
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. It’s waste of time to explore tiny and unimpressive things in Beijing
B. Many young people show their respect for Communist ideals
C. It had been expected that TV sets or washing machines would become common in modern
days
D. Near Beijing there are some extremely impressive things to see
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43. Some years ago, people have doubts about the potential of the Internet.
A. years B. have C. about D. potential
Question 44. That reference book was published over 20 years ago so some of the information
its contains is probably rather dated.
A. was published B. some C. its D. dated
Question 45. The head girl’s words were very moveable and several of her fellow classmates
were in tears before she had concluded her remarks on past events.
A. head B. moveable C. fellow D. remarks
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. Perhaps they introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
A. They can’t have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
B. They should have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
C. They must have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
D. They might have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
Question 47. “I didn’t move boxes containing confidential documents.” said Daisy
A. Daisy promised not to move boxes containing confidential documents.
B. Daisy denied having moved boxes containing confidential documents.
C. Daisy was told not to move boxes containing confidential documents.
D. Daisy was warned against moving boxes containing confidential documents.
Question 48. It's a pity that you didn’t remember to send me this message.
A. If only you remembered to send me this message.
B. I wish you will remember to send me this message.
C. If only you had remembered to send me this message.
D. I wish for you to have remembered to send me this message.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. Cheng was not experienced. He successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the
phone.
A. Had Cheng been experienced, he would have never successfully dealt with unhappy clients on
the phone.
B. No matter how inexperienced Cheng was, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the
phone.
C. Although Cheng was a seasoned employee, he failed to deal with unhappy clients on the
phone.
D. Until Cheng was not experienced, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
Question 50. Local habitants were notified of the coming storm. They made an effort to
evacuate all people and belongings.
A. Not only were local habitants notified of the coming storm but they also made an effort to
evacuate all people and belongings.
B. Without being notified of the coming storm, local habitants would have made an effort to
evacuate all people and belongings.
C. Hardly had local habitants been notified of the coming storm when they made an effort to
evacuate all people and belongings.
D. Not until were local inhabitants notified of the coming storm did they make an effort to
evacuate all people and belongings.