THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ______
1802. Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English)
was (57) ______ opened. This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ______.
It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed. The trains which go through the
Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ______electrical system. The journey from
London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours. It is also (60) ______for drivers since
they can load their cars onto the trains. They don’t need to book in (61) ______, as
trains (62) ______ every few minutes. However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do
and many (63) ______ the Chunnel for this (64) ______ the ferries, there is no duty-free
shopping, no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (65) ______ can you look outside and
enjoy the view. As a result, many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the
ferry instead.
56. A. from B. during C. since D. ago
57. A. officially B. regularly C. correctly D. typically
58. A. perform B. achieve C. deal with D. complete
59. A. forward B. advanced C. higher D. increased
60. A. benefit B. handy C. advantage D. spare
61. A. ahead B. time C. advance D. future
62. A. go away B.exit C. set out D. depart
63. A. criticise B. accuse C. complain D. blame
64. A. Opposite B. Not alike C. Unlike D. Dissimilar
65. A. Nor B. Either C. Neither D. Not
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of
projects that place art in public places. They have shown exceptional imagination in applying
the diverse forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes. The activities observed
in a number of “pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places—a broadening exploration of
public sites, an increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of
contemporary artistic practice, and a growing public enthusiasm—are increasingly
characteristic of cities across the country. With many cities now undergoing renewed
development, opportunities are continuously emerging for the inclusion or art in new or
renewed public environments, including buildings, plazas, parks, and transportation facilities.
The result of these activities is a group of artworks that reflect the diversity of contemporary
art and the varying character and goals of the sponsoring communities.
In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy
Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist. The use of murals
followed quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists
as different as the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. The
specialized requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in
public places: in Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther
King, Jr., who was slain there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed
neon and animation works to the enhancement of mass transit facilities. And in numerous
cities, art is being raised as a symbol of the commitment to revitalize urban areas.
By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will
certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the
various forms of contemporary art. Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to
communicate with a new and broader audience. Artists are recognizing the distinction
between public and private spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public
commissions. They are working in new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed
scale.
66. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
B. The growth of public art in United States cities.
C. The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
D. The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.
67. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing
contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT______.
A. the transfer of artwork from private to public sites
B. artworks that represent a city’s special character
C. greater interest in art by the American public
D. a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art
68. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ______.
A. communities that are building more art museums
B. artists who are moving to urban areas C. urban development and renewal
D. an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
69. The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to______.
A. show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art
B. introduce the subject of unusual works of art
C. demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public
D. contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York
70. It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard
Hunt because the city authorities believed that ______.
A. the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis
B. Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
C. the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts
D. the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
71. The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. replacement B. design C. improvement D. dec
oration
72. The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. show the importance of B. promise to
enlarge
C. bring new life to D. provide artworks for
73. The word “that” in line 22 refers to ______.
A. contemporary art B. opportunity C. audience D. distinction
74. The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. judging B. selling C. explaining D. producing
75. According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the
following EXCEPT ______.
A. creating artworks that are unusual in size
B. raising funds to sponsor various public projects
C. exposing a large number of people to works of art
D. using new materials that are long—lasting.
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Sue Hamilton is a very ambitious girl. In two years’ (76)……TIME………………… she
will have completed her degree. Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ………SO……………… she
can earn lots of money. Her dream is to set up her (78) ………OWN……………… business selling
the jewellery she designs. She says that she expects to (79) ………MAKE……………… her fortune
before she is thirty (80) ……SO……………… she can retire. However, in case things don’t work
out, she is considering (81) ……WORKING……………… as a partner in her brother’s firm. She has
worked (82) ………WITH………………… him during her vacations and she says
she (83)……WOULDN’T………………… mind doing that again. Her brother is a very successful
accountant and is always trying to tempt her into working with him. Sue thinks
she (84) ……WILL……………………give it a go. Otherwise she will just wait and
see (85) ………WHAT………………comes along