INTERNATIONAL MILLI IRADE GIRLS RELIGIOUS VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR THE FIRST TERM

THE FIRST WRITTEN EXAM OF OPTIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR GRADE 12 (LC)

FULL NAME: 03.11.2023

NUMBER: Time: 60’

1. If you feel tired and weak, have a pale
skin colour and experience vision and
memory loss, you may be suffering from
vitamin B12 ------ and you need to visit a
doctor before it gets more serious.
A) facility B) deficiency
C) ignorance D) malfunction
E) pedestrian
2. Most countries have their own
government public health agencies,
sometimes known as ministries of health,
to respond to domestic health ---------.
B) have been working / will be
C) were working / were
D) are working / have been
E) will have worked / are
7. A recent study ---- how foods ---- people
differently, suggesting a reason for the
inadequacy of a one-size-fits-all diet.
A) will show / affected
B) is showing / were affecting
C) has showed / affect
D) had showed / will be affecting
E) will be showing / affected

A) circulations B) realizations 8. The students ---- for almost an hour for

C) agreements D) confirmations their teacher to arrive until someone from
E) issues the school management ---- them she
wasn’t coming.
3. Excessive ------- of alcohol can weaken
the immune system and this may make the A) had waited / told
body more vulnerable to infections and B) were waiting / will tell
some serious diseases, such as C) are waiting / had told
tuberculosis. D) had waited / will have told
E) will wait / has been telling
A) objection B) achievement
C) deception D) pavement 9. When he ---- about the miscalculations in
E) consumption the yearly budget, the manager ---- us to
write a brief report as to what the main
4. Some people have said that the Internet reason might be.
is the most important ----- since the
development of the printing press. A) had learned / has wanted
B) learned / wanted
A) appointment B) innovation C) will learn / may want
C) manner D) bargain D) has learned / had wanted
E) aptitude E) would have learned / would want

5. If you suspect that your child has a(n) ---,
you should seek medical careimmediately.
A) liability B) appeal
C) medium D) fracture
E) assignment
6. My parents ---- in the same company for
more than twenty years, and they ---- both
retired next year. They are planning to
settle into a small town.
10. The spacecraft Vostok 1, carrying
cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, ---- one orbit
around the globe on April 12, 1961, which
---- about two hours.
A) has completed / had lasted
B) had completed / will last
C) was being completed / has lasted
D) completed / lasted
E) completes / lasts

A) had worked / would be

11. My parents ---- me during the day to find
out about my well-being, and they get
worried if they ---- me.
A) have to call / shouldn’t reach
B) are used to calling / can’t reach
C) must call / mustn’t reach
D) used to call / might not reach
E) have to be calling / wouldn’t reach
12. The international terrorism threat in the
UK is currently rated as severe, and
businesses ---- anything about the threat
but they ---- aware of it.
B) weren’t eaten / isn’t disturbing
C) hadn’t eaten / wasn’t disturbed
D) aren’t eating / won’t be disturbed
E) weren’t eating / hadn’t disturbed
17. The hospital management said no one
----by the smoke, so patients ----to other
wards so as not to be influenced.
A) had been affected / were moved
B) has affected / are moved
C) affected / will be moved
D) is affected / had moved
E) was affecting / had been moved

A) mustn’t do / would be 18. By this time next year, the playground

B) can’t do / must be in our neighbourhood ----- with a new and
C) wouldn’t do / can be improved one and the children in this area
D) needn’t do / had to be will be happier.
E) don’t have to do / used to be
A) have been replaced
13. It seems that China ----- from better ties B) will have been replaced
with Venezuela’s opposition parties, and it C) had been replacing
----- a word on Venezuela’s future. D) will replace
E) are replaced
A) could benefit / could have
B) must benefit / should have 19. The Italian mafia ---- of starting the
C) might benefit / is supposed to have major wildfires that ---- across the slopes of
D) had better benefit / may have Mount Vesuvius near Naples.
E) is to be benefiting / could have
A) accused / will spread
14. If you live in Ontario, you ---- to delay B) was accused / are spread
your train trips for the weekend because C) will be accused / will be spread
the train workers ---- on a strike. D) is accused / had spread
E) has been accused / have spread
A) need to want / must go
B) might want / might be going 20. Because of the hurricane, by January,
C) could want / will go the farmers who ---- will have little or
D) must want / are to go nothing to harvest and ---the few reserves
E) would want / should be going they have.

15. The employer’s plan to save jobs ----- A) were affected / had used up
even though it ----the management any B) affected / were used up
more money. C) have affected / will be using up
D) will affect / have been used up
A) was rejected / wouldn’t have cost E) have been affected / will have used up
B) rejected / couldn’t cost
C) had rejected / may not have cost 21. If you ----- a house to a tenant, you ----
D) has been rejected / needn’t have cost that the property is safe.
E) might reject / wouldn’t cost
A) rented/can ensure
16. If you ---- dinner before 8 p.m., eating a B) will rent/could have ensured
normal, healthy meal after that time ---- C) are renting/have been ensured
your stomach, so you should be careful D) rent/must ensure
about it. E) were rented/are ensuring

22. If the drug dealers -----, heroin

A) haven’t eaten / isn’t going to disturb
addicts----- drugs in this street now. E) much as

A) hadn't been arrested / would be buying 28. A) has recognized B) recognized

B) weren’t arrested / will have bought C) will recognize D) were recognized
C) won’t have been arrested/ were buying E) are recognized
D) haven't arrested are buying
E) didn’t arrest / had been buying
29. A) If B) Even
23. If you............a good newspaper C) When D) No matter
regularly, you.................all about the E) So that
political situation in the world.
30. A) torture B) apply
A) had read/know C) forecast D) react
B) were reading/had known E) compete
C) read/would know
D) had been reading/knew 31. As a parent, it is important that you set
E) will read/have known a positive example -----------.
24. If you think your work..............unfairly,
A) meanwhile exercising as a family is
you can appeal to head of the department.
beneficial for you and for them
A) were being marked B) we may see the first generation that will be
B) would mark less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy
C) will have marked
D) has been marking C) as your children’s attitudes and actions will
E) has been marked model your behaviour
25. I know Isobel wishes she............the D) as a result of this it also effects the
horses with her friends, but she is too emotions of your children
young.
E) though they are more prone to low self-
esteem, negative body image, and depression
A) could ride
B) would ride 32. In psychoanalysis therapy Freud would
C) will be riding have a patient lie on a couch to relax, and
D) would have ridden he would sit behind them taking notes ------.
E) has ridden
A) as if the underlying conflict is not resolved,
The immune system protects the body from more neurotic symptoms will simply be
(26) ----- harmful substances by recognizing substituted
and responding to so-called antigens. Antigens
B) while they told him about their dreams and
are large molecules (usually proteins) on the
childhood memories
surface of cells, viruses, fungi, or bacteria.
Some non-living substances (27) -------- toxins, C) and that there were no accidents, every
chemicals, drugs, and foreign particles can be behaviour, including slips of the tongue, was
antigens. Substances that contain these significant
antigens (28) ----- and destroyed by the
immune system. (29) ---- your own body cells D) and the patient immediately responds with
have proteins that are antigens. Your immune the first word that comes to mind
system learns to see these antigens as
E) while these intense emotional experiences
“normal” and does not usually (30) ----- against
provided Freud a valuable insight into the
them.
patient’s problems
26. A) theoretically B) irregularly
33. Many people think of volcanoes as
C) conventionally D) potentially
simple mountains that spew magma, --------.
E) improperly
A) but the cinder cone is what most people
27. A) as if B) such as
think of when they imagine a volcano
C) as to D) but for
B) as composite volcanoes are steep,
symmetrical mountains built of several layers
of lava vents
C) however, there are three distinct types of
volcano that are all different
D) as the shield volcano is most commonly
found in Hawaii
E) although volcanoes are almost entirely
composed of massive lava flows
34. Sociologists study society and social
action by examining the groups and social
institutions people form. ----- The results of
sociological research aid educators,
lawmakers, administrators, and others
interested in resolving social problems.
A) Productivity is able to go hand-in-hand with
a more just distribution of wealth.
B) They also study the social interactions of
people and groups.
C) Private consumer demand is not enough
for economic growth.
D) They also often used qualitative methods
such as focused interviews.
E) The first European department of sociology
was founded in 1895 at the University of
Bordeaux.
35. Buckingham Palace is the official
London residence of the British monarch.
The Palace is a setting for state occasions
and royal entertaining, a base for many
officially visiting Heads of State and a
major tourist attraction. ------- It had several
royal owners from Edward the Confessor
onwards. Precursors of Buckingham
Palace were Blake House, Goring House
and Arlington House.
A) In the Middle Ages, its site formed part of
the Manor of Ebury.
B) The gardens used to be the largest private
gardens in London.
C) During World War I, the palace escaped
unharmed.
D) They were allowed to visit the palace each
year as guests to the royal garden parties.
E) Many such reception rooms are furnished
in Chinese style.
36. (I) Computers can do certain things easily
such as simple math or sorting a list of
names from A to Z. (II) Can a computer help
answer this rather complex question? (III)
Computers cannot do some things, though.
(IV) Computers cannot answer questions that
do not have enough details or questions that
have no answer. (V) On the other hand,
computers can answer some questions, but
may need too much time.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
37. (I) Some historians claim that polo
originated in Persia in the 6th century and
spread to Turkey, India, and Tibet. (II) Polo is
also now popular in Australia, and New
Zealand, but the number of polo players
remains small. (III) According to this view, it
was revived in India during the 19th century.
(IV) It became popular with British army
officers stationed there, and spread to other
countries. (V) Others argue that the British
officers themselves created the game after
seeing a horsemanship exhibition in India.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
38. (I) Mark Twain’s literary reputation rests
most particularly on The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn. (II) In its hero, a resourceful,
unconventional boy with an innate sense of
human values, Twain created one of the most
memorable characters in fiction. (III) The
narrative device of a raft carrying Huck and a
runaway slave down the Mississippi enabled
Twain to achieve a realistic portrait of
American life in the 19th century. (IV) In 1990,
a handwritten manuscript of the first half of the
novel was discovered. (V) Through his use of
authentic vernacular speech, he revolutionized
the language of American fiction and exerted a
great influence on many subsequent American
writers.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
39. Jessie:
- In every age, some claim that the time in
which they live represents a break with the
traditions of the past.
Walter:
-------.
Jessie:
- That reminds me of my grandfather, who
almost obsessively talks about how
everything was much better when he was
young.
Walter:
- He sounds very much like my
grandparents.
A) We have to wait for a little while to
understand if there is any truth to that.
B) They do actually, and similarly many elderly
people keep talking about “good old days”.
C) I really don’t understand why the old think
that they always know better than the young.
D) Well, the reality is nothing ever changes,
but it takes a different shape.
E) They don't say anything about whether this
change is for the better or for the worse.
40. Daryl:
- I have been living abroad for a decade
now, and I’m seriously considering settling
back in home country.
Michonne:
- But if you do that, you will not probably
have the same purchasing power that you
have now.
Daryl:
-----------.
Michonne:
- Well, I think you are talking about a more
emotional and spiritual aspect of it, in
which case you may be right.
A) I know and it is the only thing that is
keeping me from packing up my belongings
and move back.
B) My current financial situation is not as
bright as you seem to believe.
C) That’s what worries me the most.
Otherwise, I would have moved back a long
time ago.
D) You have a point there, but with the money
I’ve saved, I don’t think I’ll have to look for a
job for quite a while.
E) That may be the case, but having spent a
decade living abroad, I came to realize there is
more to life than just finances.
41. How large an object appears on a
screen depends partly on the distance at
which the camera is placed from it.
A) The size of an object as it appears on a
screen is determined to some extent by the
proximity of the camera to the object.
B) An object may appear larger on a screen
than it actually is, mainly because of the
location of the camera relative to the object.
C) When an object is placed far away from a
camera, it may look smaller on a screen than it
would in a closer position.
D) The distance between the camera and an
object is what essentially determines how the
object will appear on the screen.
E) An object may appear larger on a screen
partly because of its location and the angle of
the camera.
42. Apart from the Sun, no celestial body
has influenced life on Earth as much as
Jupiter.
A) No heavenly body but the Sun has had an
impact on life on Earth equal to that of Jupiter.
B) Jupiter and Sun have affected the Earth as
much as any other celestial body.
C) Life on Earth has not been impacted by the
Sun as much as it has by Jupiter.
D) Except for the Sun, all other planets have
an influence on life on Earth, including Jupiter.
E) Life on Earth has been under the influence
of no celestial body but the Sun and Jupiter.
43. One language can typically take words
from another language and make them part
of its own vocabulary.
A) Exchange of words between two languages
is not a new phenomenon, but it hardly has
any measurable effect on the lexis.
B) Borrowing words from another language is
generally not preferred, but should there be a
need, it can be done.
C) Languages usually loan words from each
other, and these loanwords sometimes make
some vocabulary items obsolete.
D) Vocabulary items can be exchanged
between languages although exactly how this
happens is hard to explain.
E) It is usual for one language to absorb
words from another one and integrate them
into its own lexis.
44. You have an important final exam
tomorrow morning, so you go to bed early.
In the middle of the night you wake up to
the sound of your roommates who are
being loud. So, you go up to them and say
tactfully:-—
A) It is very inconsiderate of you guys to be so
loud. You know that I am trying to sleep in the
next room.
B) Guys, can you please keep it down a little
bit? I have an exam in the morning, and I’m
trying to sleep.
C) I don’t understand why you think it is OK to
be so loud in the middle of the night. I have a
final exam tomorrow for heaven’s sake.
D) You guys go ahead and be as loud as you
can, but make no mistake, I’ll do the same
during your finals.
E) You people really need to calm down, and
lower your voices. Tomorrow is an important
day for me, but I can’t sleep because of you.
45. On your way to work, you bump into an
old friend of yours whom you haven’t seen
for years. But as you are already running
late, you can’t stay and chat for long. Still,
you don’t want to miss the opportunity to
reunite with him, so you say: -—
A) I’m sorry, but I’m running really late for
work, but it was really nice to see you after all
these years.
B) I don’t have much time to talk now as I'm
late for work, but why don't you give me your
number so that we can catch up later?
C) Oh, I'd really love to stay and talk to you,
but I got an emergency situation going on, so
please forgive me.
D) It has been years since we last talked! I
don't even remember how we lost contact in
the first place.
E) I know you are running late for work, but
can’t you stay a little bit more so that we can
talk?
46. The most obvious way to preserve
forests is to not cut down trees, but this
might not be enough to protect biodiversity
in forests.
A) Ormanları korumanın bariz bir yolu olarak
ağaçları kesmemek akla gelebilir ama bu
ormanlardaki biyolojik çeşitliliği koruyamaz.
B) Ağaçları kesmemek ormanları korumak için
en bariz yöntemdir ama bunun ormanlardaki
biyolojik çeşitliliği koruduğu söylenemez.
C) Ormanları korumanın en bariz yolu ağaçları
kesmemektir ama bu ormanlardaki biyolojik
çeşitliliği korumak için yeterli olmayabilir.
D) Ağaçları kesmemek ormanları korumanın
en bariz yolu olsa da bu ormanlardaki biyolojik
çeşitliliği korumada yeterli olmayabilir.
E) Ormanlardaki biyolojik çeşitliliği korumaya
yeterli olmasa bile ağaçları kesmemek en
azından ormanların kendisini korumaktadır.
47. Agriculture has been an important
activity since mankind started to utilize
plants to fulfill the demand for food and
other needs.
A) Tarım, insanoğlu gıda talebi ve diğer
ihtiyaçları için bitkilerden faydalanmaya
başladığından beri önemli bir faaliyet olmuştur.
B) İnsanoğlunun gıda talebi ve diğer ihtiyaçları
için bitkileri kullanmaya başlaması tarımın
önemli bir faaliyet olmasıyla başlar.
C) İnsanoğlu bitkileri gıda ve diğer ihtiyaçları
için kullanabildiğinden dolayı tarım önemli bir
faaliyet olmuştur.
D) Tarım insanoğlu gıda talebinin yanı sıra
diğer ihtiyaçları için de bitkileri kullanmaya
başladığı için önemli bir faaliyet oldu.
E) İnsanoğlu için tarımı önemli bir faaliyet
haline getiren şey gıda talebi ve diğer
ihtiyaçları için bitkilerin kullanılmaya
başlanmasıdır.
48. The modern society is witnessing a
growing amount of violence and conflict
despite efforts to achieve peace at social,
national, and international levels.
A) Günümüz toplumunun artan miktarda
şiddet ve çatışma ile karşı karşıya kalıyor
olması sosyal, ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde
barış çabalarının yetersizliğinden kaynaklanır.
B) Günümüz toplumundaki şiddet ve çatışma C) Kütüphanelerin daima gurur duyduğu nokta
eğilimi sosyal, ulusal ve uluslararası arenada bilgiye, kültüre ve büyük yazarlarımızın
barış elde etmek çabalarına rağmen eserlerine erişimi sağlayarak insan hayatını
artmaktadır. zenginleştirebilme becerileri olmuştur.

C) Günümüz toplumu sosyal, ulusal ve D) Kütüphaneler bilgiye, kültüre ve büyük

uluslararası alanda barış adına elinden geleni yazarlarımızın eserlerine erişimi sağlayarak
yapsa da giderek artan miktarda şiddet ve insan hayatını zenginleştirmiştir ve bununla
çatışmaya tanık olmaktadır. hep gurur duymuştur.

D) Günümüz toplumu sosyal, ulusal ve E) Kütüphaneler her zaman büyük bir gururla
uluslararası düzeylerde barış elde etme bilgiye, kültüre ve büyük yazarlarımızın
çabalarına rağmen artan miktarda şiddet ve eserlerine insan hayatını zenginleştirmek için
çatışmaya tanık olmaktadır. erişim sağlama becerisine sahip olmuştur.

E) Günümüz toplumunun tanık olduğu şiddet

ve çatışmalar giderek artsa da sosyal, ulusal
ve uluslararası düzeylerde barış elde etmek
için çabalar sarf edilmektedir.

49. Denizde yönler, pusulanın ortaya

çıkmasından önce öncelikli olarak
gökyüzündeki cisimlerin konumları
yardımıyla belirleniyordu.

A) Before the introduction of the compass, it

was through the objects in the surroundings
that directions were determined at sea.

B) Directions at sea, prior to the emergence of

the compass, were determined primarily by the
position of celestial bodies.

C) Directions at sea were accurately

determined by the locations of the celestial
bodies right until the introduction of the
compass.

D) The celestial bodies were of great help in

determining the directions at sea before the
compass was invented.

E) Until the compass emerged, the directions

at sea were mainly determined by looking at
the bodies in the sky.

50. Libraries have always taken pride in

their ability to enrich the human life by
providing access to knowledge, culture and
the works of our great writers.

A) Kütüphaneler her zaman gururla bilgiye,

kültüre ve büyük yazarlarımızın eserlerine
erişimi sağlayarak insan hayatını
zenginleştirmiştir.

B) Kütüphaneler bilgiye, kültüre ve büyük

yazarlarımızın eserlerine erişimi sağlayarak
insan hayatını zenginleştirme becerileriyle her
zaman gurur duymuştur.