Vocabulary Review Ex.

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Section A Fill in the blanks (18 marks) Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word. 1. "Once more," commanded the ______________ investigator, apparently unsatisfied with the suspects account of the story. 2. During his short life he was _____________ as a composer using many forms, and did much to shape the development of music.

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3. More people are in _______________ occupations; more have desk-bound jobs which require no physical activity at all. 4. The ____________ tone of spring morning was suddenly broke by the loud explosion. 5. After the kings death, his son ______________ to the throne in the normal order of succession. 6. To most people, death conjures up images of spiritual _____________, with higher beings. 7. The ______________ injection of drugs into the arterial circulation may result in vascular spasm with loss of tissue due to anoxia. 8. After months of courtship, Arnold finally received a sealed packet from Linda, containing the ring that he had given her, following a superbly _______________ reply, No. 9. His game had faltered at crucial moments, his attitude was becoming _____________ and his domestic life had imploded. 10. The Nature Reserves in Singapore provide an urban ______________ for wildlife. 11. The worried mother ________________ the tribunal to have mercy on her child, who was convicted for drug-dealing. 12. It seems rather ______________ to see traditional village houses with TV satellite dishes on top of them. 13. Christopher Columbus was an ______________ Spanish explorer who braved through the seas across the Atlantic Ocean, which eventually led to general European awareness of the American continents in the Western Hemisphere. 14. She expressed ______________ at the adulation (flattery or admiration) the industry gives to beauty over talent, blaming it on the influence of the Academy Awards. 15. James excused himself from the fitness test on the ___________ of a stomach ache. 16. Arnold was fully _____________ of the fact that his album wont sell as well as Michael Jacksons or Lady Gagas given his mediocre vocals. 17. Reporters _______________ the winners of the Youth Olympic Games for interviews. 18. Countryside homes provide _____________ from the hustle and bustle of urban city life.

Section B Synonyms (27 marks) Replace the underlined word with an appropriate word. 1. An inoperable ailment inflicted grievous physical and mental sufferings (____________) on Eric. 2. The octogenarian refused to yield to (______________) pneumonia. 3. He was of a fat habit, even from boyhood, and inclined to a cheerful and superficial (______________) reading of the face of life; and possibly this attitude of mind was the original cause of his misfortunes. 4. Computers are becoming increasingly omnipresent (______________) we use them for almost anything and everything. 5. Koreans, like many Asians, believe in reciprocal unselfish concern for one another (______________). 6. Jonathans bid to become class president was foiled (______________) by the rumour that he was gay. 7. The brilliant skills (______________) of the soloist were well matched by the substantial orchestral forces in the fast and elaborate (______________) accompaniment. 8. The lack of necessities (______________) that these impoverished (______________) and scrawny (______________) people endured in their squatter apartments deserves rebuke (______________). 9. The children were vexed (______________) when awaken from their nap. 10. Her unrestrained (______________) spending on luxury products had put her in hot soup with credit companies. 11. John found comfort and relief (______________) in writing when my father died. 12. Urban renewal is a process that foreshadows (______________) a social and cultural renaissance. 13. The government is trying to suppress (_______________) fears of a looming crisis. 14. Fathers will soon be extinct (_______________), with the increasing number of mobile sperm donors creating new drones for the States new consumer class. 15. Littering and spitting on streets promote (______________) a negative image of Singapore. 16. In religious writings, you will find the principles and truths to distinguish (______________) between truth and error. 17. The Suffolk Wildlife Trust cares for the churchyard which is filled (______________) with wild flowers in the early summer. 18. Seeing his son smoking, he became deeply agitated (______________) with rage. 19. BSkyB's newly launched broadband internet service is causing dismay (______________) among some customers who have encountered a variety of glitches.

20. Zimbabweans wait to see whether the ministry will have enough teeth to stamp out already prevalent and widespread (______________) corruption in the bud. 21. Bergkamp the man has always keeps away from (______________) the limelight, preferring to spend time with his family. 22. For a while she had kept both herself and the child on the twelve shillings a week that twelve hours' laborious and menial work (______________) a day procured her, paying six shillings out of it for the child, and keeping her own body and soul together on the remainder. 23. But a virulent (______________) disease, more fatal than the smallpox, broke out among the soldiers and sailors, and destroyed the greater part of them. Section C- Guess the word (10 marks) Write an appropriate word for each description. 1. A noun that tells you something is on the way? __________________ 2. Which adjective describes an action that is based on whim? _________________ 3. Which adjective tells you about children who are very bright or mature for their age? __________________ 4. If a wealthy family moved into your neighbourhood, which adjective would be suitable for them? ____________________ 5. Which adjective can be substituted for enthusiastic? __________________ 6. If you had to coax someone to do something, which verb would be appropriate? _______________ 7. When we call a garbage collector a sanitary engineer, which noun comes to mind? _____________ 8. Which adjective describes a combative, quarrelsome person? __________________ 9. Which verb is synonymous with scold? ______________ 10. Which adjective describes a poverty-stricken person? _________________

Section D Cloze Passage (15 marks) Fill in the passage with an appropriate word. D1- Aftermath of an earthquake The Egyptian earthquake in October 1992 killed 600 residents of Cairo and hospitalized thousands of others, many of whom were expected to _________________ as a result of their injuries. Especially hard hit were people who inhabited the citys slums, who had to seek ______________ in those government buildings, schools, and factories that remained standing. Muslims fundamentalists were active in providing relief to the survivors in the form of food, water, blankets, and tents to house the more than 300 families made homeless by the disaster. In the midst of a rubble-strewn street, a large tent was set up, bearing the banner, Islam is the Solution. Believers took the opportunity to spread the message that the earthquake was a _______________ of worse things to come, and that a wayward population must follow Gods laws if they expected to ______________ to heaven. Throughout history, following the volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tidal waves and other calamities that periodically ________________ mankind, religious leaders have used such occurrences to bring the people back to faith. Unless we return to Allah, said a priest, we can expect more divine punishment. Since many Egyptians had expressed unhappiness about their government prior to the earthquake, there was a good chance for the Muslim fundamentalists to seize the opportunity to win new converts by showing that the answer to recovery was not through mans efforts but through Gods. D2- Complete the table with reference to the cloze passage in Section C1. No. Meaning of word in passage 1 Perverse deviation from what is desired 2 Relating to, or associated with religion or worship A supporter of a movement favouring strict observance 3 of the teachings of the Koran and Islamic law 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Word from passage

Inhabited Relief Rubble Calamities Periodically Prior to Seize

Section E

Unseen Passage

(15 marks)

Just Spell the Name Correctly

P.T. Barnum, the great circus impresario, was once accosted by a woman who showed him a scurrilous manuscript about himself, and said that unless he paid her, she would have the book printed. Barnum rejected the extortion attempt. Say what you please, he replied, but make sure that you mention me in some way. Then come to me and I will estimate the value of your services as a publicity agent. Barnum obviously felt that adverse criticism was an asset for a public figure. A man who seeks the limelight should not care what is written about him but should be concerned only when they stop writing about him. Barnums philosophy suggests that we might do well to review the plethora of publicity given to rabble-rousers and bigots. E1- Read the passage and fill in the blanks with an appropriate word from the passage. 1. When the business manager was accused of _________________, his colleagues sought to drive him out of the firm. 2. The ______________ brought many cultural spectacles to our shores. 3. A prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own is a _____________. E2- Read the passage and fill in the blanks with an appropriate word from the passage, then write an appropriate meaning for it. 4. It was very painful for actors to read the _______________ reviews that their performances had received. (Meaning of word in passage: ______________________) 5. Judge Davis hoped to be an _______________ for his wifes campaigns for political office by using his influence as judge. (Meaning of word in passage: ______________________) 6. Michael Jackson blasted the ____________ gossips about his paedophilic acts with a 12 year-old boy. (Meaning of word in passage: ______________________) 7. Iris Wilkinson was _________________ by an unidentified person asking who she was and claiming to be security. (Meaning of word in passage: ______________________) 8. They failed in their ____________ to climb the Everest because of the harsh weather conditions. (Meaning of word in passage: ______________________) 9. There are many accommodation options open and also a ___________ of restaurants and tourist facilities.(Meaning of word in passage: ______________________)