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WORKSHEET 12.

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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

Part 1: PHONOLOGY

A. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. Switzerland B. zoo C. Newzealand D. amaze
2. A. plague B. hatred C. platform D. erase
3. A. teenage B. dosage C. voyage D. carriage
4. A. laugh B. trough C. tough D. plough
5. A. voice B. coin C. coincide D. noise
B. Pick out the word that stressed differently from the others.
6. A. legislature B. repository C. magnificent D. mistake
7. A. bigoted B. perpetrate C. relativism D. picturesquely
8. A. argumentative B. psychological C. contributory D. Hypersensitive
9. A. consent B. obstinacy C. condolence D. equality
10. A. Mausoleum B. testimony C. miniature D. Meteorite

PART 2: WORD CHOICE : Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. She did six hours’____________studying a day for her exam.
A. solid B. heavy C. strong D. big
12. According to a recent survey, most people are on good _________ with their neighbours.
A. terms B. relations C. relationships D. acquaintance
13. Science has made great during the past 30 years.
A. motions B. advances C. advantages D. opportunitie
14. A long line of traffic had to wait at the__________ until the train had passed.
A. drawbridge B. level crossing C. Subway D. Junction
15. You are not allowed to use the_________ after eleven o’clock at night, as it makes too much noise.
A. signal B. horn C. bell D. alarm
16. The peasants’ many________ resulting from ill-treatment by their landlords led finally to rebellion.
A. griefs B. grumbles C. grievances D. complaints
17. Some people feel that television should give less to sport.
A. coverage B. programs C. concern D. involvement
18. She affection from her children but they neglected her shamefully.
A. yearned B. hungered C. craved D. desired
19. I’ve got such a headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture.
A. beating B. drumming C. hammering D. throbbing
20. Race relations in this country are unlikely to improve until people overcome their feelings
of hostility towards foreigners.
A. interior B. internal C. inverted D. innate
PART 3: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES: Choose the best options to complete the following
sentences.
21. I didn’t see Tom at the party last night.
Oh, there was a chocolate fair in the mall. A chocoholic like him__________there.
A. would have gone B. was C. must have been D. can have been
22. ________ but he also proved himself a good athlete.
A. A good student not only showed him

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B. Not only did he show himself a good student
C. He did not show himself only a good student
D. Not only he showed himself a good student
23. The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight.
A. to be robbed B. robbed
C. to have been robbed D. having been robbed
24. I would give a party____________________________.
A. Were she to come next month B. She were to come next month
C. If she comes next month D. Should she come next month
25. The parcel I sent you by now.
A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive C. should have arrived D. would arrive
26. _____________________, he remained optimistic.
A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was
C. As he was badly he wounded D. As badly wounded he was
27. Declared an endangered species in the United States, ________.
A. the ginseng root has been gathered almost to the point of extinction
B. gathering the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction
C. people have gathered the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction
D. the near extinction of the ginseng root to excessive gathering
28. I eventually managed to find the office, ________.
A. but not until after I’d got lost several times
B. so I had been looking for over an hour
C. that was easy and didn’t take very long
D. since it wasn’t clearly marked on the map I had
29. Round and round ________.
A. the wheels of the engine went B. did the wheels of the engine go
C. went the wheels of the engine D. going the wheels of the engine
30. _________________, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort.

A. None of us wanted to go in the first place


B. Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them
C. Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected
D. Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end
PART 4: PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
31. I don’t really___________winter sports very much
A deal with B face up to C go in for D get round to
32. The concert was given____________the auspices of the Y.M.C.A.
A on B with C through D under
33. It seem to be your boss who is ………………. fault in this case.
A. under B. at C. with D. for
34. Half the people in the office have ________ a strange illness.
A. gone in for B. gone along with C. gone through with D. gone down with
35. Her mother’s illness cast a cloud__________her wedding day
A over B for C in D on
36. I don’t want to sound like I’m ________ the law, but if you don’t keep the noise down, you’ll have to
leave.
A. putting in B. passing over C. laying down D. giving over
37. I usually ________ work at about half past five so I’m home by six thirty most nights.
A. end up B. kick off C. knock off D. knuckle down

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38. I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but I’ll try to ________ ahead with it anyway.
A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press
39. I don’t think she can get her message ________ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. across B. around C. out D. over
40. I was passing their house, so I __________Claire and Michael
A dropped in B came up with C got on with D run into

PART 5: READING COMPHREHENSION


READING PASSAGE 1 :Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Certainly no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber. All living creature,
especially human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the little sea cucumber seems
unusual. What else can be said about a bizarre animal that, among other eccentricities, eat mud, feeds
almost continuously day and night but can live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is
considered supremely edible by gourmets?
For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has subsisted on its diet
of mud. It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on
the surface of mud flats. Common in cool water on both Atlantic and Pacific shores, it has the ability to suck
up mud or sand and digest whatever nutrients are present.
Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown to sand color and
nearly white. One form even has vivid purple tentacles. Usually the creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence
their name- and because they are typically rock habitants, this shape, combined with flexibility, enables
them to squeeze into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents.
Although they have voracious appetites eating day and night, sea cucumbers have the capacity to
become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate- feeding sparingly or not at all for long periods, so that the
marine organisms that provide their food have a chance to multiply. If it were not for this faculty, they
would devour all the food available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence.
But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defend itself. Its major enemies
are fish and crabs, when attacked, it quirts all its internal organs into the water. It also casts off attached
structures such as tentacles. The sea cucumber will eviscerate itself if it is attacked or even touched; it will
do the same if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted.
41. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The reason for the sea cucumber’s name.
B. What makes the sea cucumber unusual.
C. How to identify sea cucumber.
D. Places where the sea cucumber can be found.
42. In line 3 the word “bizarre” is closet meaning to_____.
A. ood B. marine C.simple D. rare
43. According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
A. It helps them to digest their food.
B. It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
C. It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.
D. It makes them attractive to fish.
44. The word “this faculty” in line 19 refer to the sea cucumber’s ability to _____.
A. squeeze into crevices B. devour all available food in a short time
C. suck up mud or sand D. live at a low metabolic rate
45. The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses_____________________.
A. the reproduction of sea cucumbers B. the food sources of sea cucumbers
C. the eating habits of sea cucumbers D. threat to sea cucumbers’ existence
46. The phrase “casts off” in line 23 is closet in meaning to_____________________.

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A. grows again B. grabs C. gets rids of D. uses as a weapon
47. Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate the author most?
A. What is does when threatened B. Where it lives
C. How it hides from predators D. What it eats
48. What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?
A. They are very sensitive to surrounding
B. They are almost useless
C. They require group cooperation
D. They are similar to those of most sea creatures
49. Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into water?
A. A touch B. Food C. Usually warm water D. Pollution
50. Which of the following is an example of behavior comparable with the sea cucumber living at a low
metabolic rate?
A. An octopus defending itself with its tentacles.
B. A bear hibernating in the winter.
C. A pig eating constantly.
D. A parasite living on its host’s blood.
READING PASSAGE 2: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered
unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They
find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that
they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals
worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems
from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile
phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no
proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people
who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with
modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of
serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of
his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his
working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his
employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech
machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies
agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones
less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only
when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in
emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your
health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
51. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
__________ .
A. they make them look more stylish.
B. they keep the users alert all the time.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.

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52. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ________ .
A. meanings B. expression C. transmission D. method
53. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _________ .
A. cause some mental malfunction B. change their users’ temperament.
C. change their users’ social behaviours. D. damage their users’ emotions.
54. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________ .
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones.
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
55. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______ .
A. the resident memory. B. the mobility of the mind and the body.
C. the smallest units of the brain. D. the arteries of the brain.
56. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ________ .
A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.
C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.
57. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means_________ .
A. certainly B. possibly C. privately D. obviously
58. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________ .
A. their radiant light. B. their rading power.
C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
59. According to the writer, people should __________ .
A. keep off mobile phones regularly.
B. never use mobile phones in all cases.
C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
60. The most suitable title for the passage could be __________ .
A. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
B. The Way Mobile Phones Work.
C. Technological Innovations and Their Price
D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
PART 6: CLOZE TEST:
GUIDED CLOZE 1 Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (61) ________ strongly affect the world.
When the water is warm, the (62) ________ of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases.
Australia could (63) ________ experience a drought in many parts. On (64) ________ hand, Chile (which
borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (65) ________ rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern India,
the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier.
This happening is called El Nino and is used (66) ________ weather forecasters to make long-range weather
predictions. They also know that El Nino will (67) ________ unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part
of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time.
According to research, weather forecasters (68) ________ know about the coming weather with certainty.
Now everything has become completely different.
El Nino itself used to be (69) ________. It would occur every two to seven years. But now, this weather
pattern is becoming more frequent. We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones occur.
Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (70) ________ on a global scale either.
51. A. that B. when C. what D. whether
52. A. deal B. figure C. number D. amount
53. A. however B. even C. ever D. nevertheless
54. A. the other B. another C. other D. others
55. A. angry B. strict C. severe D. cruel
56. A. by B. to C. at D. on
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57. A. bring B. fetch C. carry D. take
58. A. used to B. get used to C. used to be D. are used to
59. A. incredible B. predictable C. remarkable D. notable
60. A. shift B. transfer C. change D. Transformation

GUIDED CLOZE 2 Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five
thousand miles. These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter home off the (71) _______
of Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica.
The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (72) _______ their
enormous size. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth and it can weigh as much as
thirty elephants. It (73)_______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors
mistaking these creatures for islands.
The more we (74) _______ about whales, the more wonderful they seem. Some species can hold
their breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters. They use a system of sounds (75)
_______ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further sounds to keep in (76) _______ with
each other. The noises they (77) _______ can travel hundreds of miles under water. Some species seem to
sing complicated songs which (78) _______ of a number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which
can (79) _______ up to half an hour or more. If you ever get the (80) _______ to see one of these great
creatures in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends.
61. A. seaside B. ground C. beach D. coast
62. A. view B. consider C. believe D. think
63. A. comes B. goes C. gets D. seems
64. A. look out B. find out C. show up D. turn up
65. A. named B. referred C. known D. called
66. A. reach B. touch C. range D. call
67. A. provide B. produce C. process D. propose
68. A. include B. compose C. consist D. involve
69. A. last B. long C. play D. give
70. A. break B. chance C. luck D. choice

B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST : Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE WORD for each space.
OPEN CLOZE 1
THE PLEASURE OF LEARNING TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

As an activity,learning to play an instrument is (0) SOMETHING that can give a lot of pleasure. It's also an
achievement and a skill (81)__________ stays with you for life. Music has a part to play in everyone's life,
and has been described (82)__________ a 'primary language'.
Learning to play an instrument isn't easy at the beginning (83)________ takes effort and determination. And
while there's nothing wrong with aiming (84) _________ the top, music is definitely (85)
____________ something to take up because you think you ought to do it.
A lot of adults regret not (86) ____________ learnt to play an instrument when they were younger. But it is
never (87) _____________ late to learn! And the advantages of learning an instrument are far greater than
just the pleasure of producing a marvellous sound. When you've progressed far (88)__________,there are
lots of amateur groups which you can join (89)__________ you want to be part of a larger group. Once
you've reached a good enough standard to join a band or orchestra, you add the team skills like
(90) ________ you get from playing sport. There's also a great social side to playing with others, as well as
the chance to travel through touring.
ANSWERS:

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2/ OPEN CLOZE 2:
Nadia Comaneci was (91) ______ in Romania on 12 November 1961. When she was six years old, she took
up(92) ______. She was very determined and learnt quickly and was later sent to participate in several(93)
______. She showed great promise. Under the instruction of very capable coaches, Bella and Martha Karoly,
Nadia soon(94) ______ a tough competitor to contend with. She was technically brilliant and mentally
very(95) ______.

In 1975, at the age of 13, Nadia (96) ______ the European championship for gymnastics. She became a star
almost overnight. She was the 'darling' of the court. The next year, she took the all-round title and set the
(97) ______ of scoring a perfect '10', not once but four times in the Olympic Games at Montreal.

Nadia faced serious training difficulties when she grew(98) ______ by ten centimeters. However, she
persevered and (99) ______ on to win the Olympic gold again in Moscow in 1980. Her last competition was
in the world student games in July 1981. She has since retired and(100) ______ in California.
II. WORD FORMATION:
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
71. Stop sitting there looking so bored and_________get up and find something to do! I don't want you
sitting around the house like this all summer. (ENTHUSIASM)
72. Herbert has been a(n) ……..member of this company's staff. I don't know what I would do without him!
(DISPEND)
73. She stood there completely ____________________, so I had no idea at all what she was thinking.
(EXPRESSION)
74. The years in isolation and adversity had deepened his _______________. (KNOW)

75. The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century _______________agriculture across the world.
(Revolution)
76. All the coastal towns in this area are _______________ by strong tradition of dance and there is a
festival of dance that takes place every August. (CHARACTER)
77. My company has spent a lot of money building a new_______________factory which will nearly double
production. (COMPUTER)
78. Mr. Transom stared _______________ at the group of students talking in the corner and they shut up
immediately. (CROSS)
79. Have you seen my handbag John? It seems to have totally _______________ ! (APPEAR)
80. Children who grow up in time of war are more likely to be ____________ than others. (ADJUST)

PART 2: Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
PROFESSOR SALE ACQUISITION STARRY
BAND INVADE ORIGIN LONELY
QUARTER POPULARITY
The Beatles became the most popular grouping rock music history. The (111) _______ of
extraordinarily talented musicians generated a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata. While
all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs.
(112) _______ , Lennon and five others formed a group called Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney
joining them later that year. George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart
Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a
few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles in 1960. American Rock musicians, such as Chuck
Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon's and McCartney's music, whose first hits consisted of simple
tunes and lyrics about young love. The Beatles' U.S. tour propelled them to (113) _______ and led to
two movies filmed in 1964 and 1965. The so-called British (114) _______ of the United States was in full
swing when they took the top five spots on the singles' charts, followed by the release of their first film.
During the 1960s, their music matured and (115) _______ a sense of melody. The lyrics of their
song became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the
Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in "Nowhere Man" and Eleanor Rigby".

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(116) _______ and nostalgia come through in their ballad "Michelle" and 'Yesterday", which fully displayed
the group's (117) _______ development and sophistication. Lennon's sardonic music with lyrics written in
the first person, and McCartney's songs that created scenarios with off beat individuals, contributed to the
character of the music produced by the group.
In addition to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that (118)_______ long hair, Indian music,
and moss dress. For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place
in San Francisco in 1966. The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much
idolized group finally (119)_______ in 1970. However, their albums had (120) _______ those of any other
bands in history. Although all of the Beatles continued to performed solo or form new rock groups alone,
none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been able to win together.
III. ERROR CORRECTION: The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
1. Too many parents have a tough time get clear and accessible 121.
information about the public schools at their communities. That is why 122.
President Clinton had announced an initiative requiring all states to 123.
produce annual reports cards that are easily understood by and widely 124.
distributing to parents and the public, for each school, school district 125.
and the state as a whole. The report cards will include information to 126.
student achievement, teacher professionally qualifications, class size, 127.
school safety and other factors that will help parents judging the overall 128.
performance of the schools. President Clinton’s proposal will help 129
ensure which parents in every state have access to the information they 130
need to determine the quality of their schools and identity areas in
which improvement is needed.

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
131. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of Prime Minister.
Were it _________________________________________________________
132. I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that.
Many's_________________________________________________________
133. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
Contrary _________________________________________________________
134. You should have called the doctor at once .
It was _________________________________________________________.
135. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary prides_________________________________________________________ .
136. These boys look remarkably like their father. BEAR
. _________________________________________________________.
137. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. QUESTION
_________________________________________________________.
138. I assume you’re hungry. GRANTED
. _________________________________________________________.
139. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. BRING
_________________________________________________________.
140. If I were you, I would get straight to the point in the next report. BUSH
_________________________________________________________.

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