Da Olympic So 11
Da Olympic So 11
Da Olympic So 11
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. A
III. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (5pts)
Keys:
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. A
V. READING COMPREHENSION (10PTS): Read the pasages below and choose the best
answer to each question.
Passage 1
Keys:
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. B
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (10pts): Read the following passages and decide which option
A,B, C or D best fits each space.
Passage 1
Keys :
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A
Passage 2
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 PTS): Rewrite the following sentences using
the words given.
Part 1: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (10 points)
1. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought.
→ I lacked .....................................................................................................................................
2. It’s a widespread assumption that George was wrongly accused.
→ George .......................................................................................................................................
3. He declared his disapproval of the behaviour of some of his supporters.
→ He let it ..................................................................................................................................... 4.
The collision didn't damage my car much.
→ Not a great ................................................................................................................................
5. Although he is 8 years older than her, they were good friends.
→ Despite ......................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the
word given in block letter, and this word must not be changed in any way. (10 points)
6. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam. READ
→ Can I …………….........................…………………… you are coming to the party Miriam?
7. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
→ After a long hard journey, my spirits……………….....…………..................… of my home.
8. Yvonne did everything she could to ensure the trip was successful. LENGTHS
→ Yvonne .................................................................................................. to ensure the success.
9. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers. ODDS
→ Russ ………...……………………………………..………..... the new management policies.
10. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
→ I did ............................................................................................. this problem from arising.
Keys:
1. I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
2. George is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused.
3. He let it be known that he disapproved of the behaviour of some of his supporters.
4. Not a great deal of damage was done/caused to my car by the collision.
5. Despite a 8-year-old difference they were good friends.
6. Can I take it as read that you are coming to the party Miriam?
7. After a long hard journey, my spirits rose/were raised/lifted up when I caught sight of my
home.
8. Yvonne went to great lengths to ensure the success.
9. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over/concerning the new management policies.
10. I did everything within my power to prevent this problem from arising.
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