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Unit1

Leave it to Carlos to think of a(n) solution to our most difficult problem!

		Your answer	Correct answer
		ingenious	ingenious

For me, the biggest to becoming an astronaut is my poor math skills.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		obstacle	obstacle

I have no idea how much time since she left—I fell asleep.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		elapsed	elapsed

After college, I travelled through Europe, and the most thing I saw was the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		impressive	impressive

, which of the following events happened first?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		chronologically	Chronologically

Steve is one of the most people I know; he wants to own his own business by the time he's 25.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		ambitious	ambitious

Jack still acts like a(n) and thinks everything is a game.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		adolescent	adolescent

A newspaper reader can select what he is interested in and what he thinks is boring.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		skip	skip

After his plane landed, the prime minister gave a(n) speech about global warming.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		impromptu	impromptu

10.

I told my parents I wanted to take a year off before going to college, and my suggestion surprisingly met with little .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		resistance	resistance

11.

The world was shocked by the death of the young singer.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		untimely	untimely

12.

"How dare you a direct order? You're a soldier now!"

		Your answer	Correct answer
		defy	defy

13.

She was disfigured by the fire, but it soon came to represent her determination to succeed in life.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		permanently	permanently

14.

During the World Cup, in class was down because everyone stayed at home to watch television.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		attendance	attendance

15.

I had five exams last week—it was like one long, nightmare.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		continuous	continuous

16.

Normally, we one vote to each member, but this is a special case.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		allot	allot

17.

I can remember feeling very insecure when I was young; I was desperate for my classmates' .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		acceptance	acceptance

18.

Her final year of school was marked by considerable as she tried to figure out what to do next.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		uncertainty	uncertainty

19.

I've tried working in the morning, but I find that I'm most late at night.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		productive	productive

20.

Ernie is a really decent guy; he would never try to his beliefs on someone else.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		impose	impose

Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

We don't have the budget to do everything, so I'm afraid your plan will have to go the back burner.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		off	on

22.

All I need is some peace and quiet, and I'll be able to figure a solution.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

23.

Brace yourself some bad news, this doesn't look good.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		for	for

24.

It's all down you! Don't let us down!

		Your answer	Correct answer
		to	to

25.

The new evidence creates a lot of uncertainty who really reached America first.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		about	about

26.

I'm only a law school student—I'm hardly any position to help you with your legal problems.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	in

27.

In the back my mind, I have my doubts about whether he's right for the job.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

28.

He is having a shot cooking his own dinner.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		at	at

29.

Jessica had her life mapped since she was a little girl: college, marriage, children, career.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

30.

Quick, cram the bag the bed!

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	under

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

For ten years, I lived in the city and loved it. Everything was stable, and I didn't have many worries. Then, within one month, I got a (31) at work and my girlfriend and I decided to get married. Suddenly, my life was in (32) with big changes ahead!

The new position at work was wonderful. I was no longer relegated to the (33). My boss was starting to notice all of my hard work! After a (34) speech about my new responsibilities, my boss took me to my new private office. Fantastic! I didn't have to sit in the (35) of the office anymore, behind the copy machine. I loved my job already.

My girlfriend also suggested that we move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs. We had been city (36) for so long that it was a difficult decision for us to make. On top of that, I was worried about taking out a (37) for the house. My new job paid better, but our resources were still (38). Finding a down payment would be tough.

In the end, we decided to go for it. There's no time like the present, right? With the new job, I could honestly say that I had a (39) career, so it felt right to take the plunge and buy a house. After all these changes, we'd be ready to just relax and enjoy life. So, we took on a honeymoon to the (40) California.

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	promotion	promotion
(32)	feast	transition
(33)	sidelines	sidelines
(34)	transition	lengthy
(35)	rear	rear
(36)	dwellers	dwellers
(37)	mortgage	mortgage
(38)	finite	finite
(39)	budding	budding
(40)	coastal	coastal

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

It would be a fairly accurate statement to say that, when I was in elementary school and high school, I was a painfully shy child. I usually kept to myself, had only a few friends, and rarely spoke in class. My parents were always very busy, so they never pushed me to become more involved in activities and meet more people. I was perfectly happy by myself. I spent much of my time with my nose buried in a book. The only times that I ventured away from the comforts of my bedroom were when I explored the seemingly endless aisles of stocked bookshelves at my favourite bookstore.

In retrospect, it was no surprise that I read with such an incredible appetite. Reading was my escape. My favourite books were adventure and travel stories—stories that brought the readers to exotic, unexplored, or dangerous places. These were places I longed to go, and they were adventures I yearned to experience, but I knew it was all just a fantasy. I had a hard time working up the nerve to talk to a fellow classmate, I knew there was no way I could travel around the world and live out one of these adventures. Therefore, I read. I read every book I could find that promised adventure, excitement, or escape. By the time I graduated from high school, I had probably read more books than our school had in its library. It was quite an achievement, but no one knew about it except for me. I told no one because I had no one to tell. My only friend was Justin, and that relationship only existed because we had been next-door neighbours for fifteen years.

Like most of my classmates, I applied to college and eventually worked up the courage to go. It wasn't easy. I had lived at home with my parents my whole life, and I rarely ever thought about leaving. However, it had finally become inevitable; I couldn't stay with them forever. I attended a local college and moved out to live in a dormitory with a roommate. It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified.

My roommate's name was Greg, and the first few weeks of school were very awkward. He kept trying to start conversations and be friendly. I was able to answer his questions, of course, but I found it difficult to keep the conversation going. I just wasn't used to it—I had no practice at this sort of thing. Then one day I returned from an afternoon class and found him reading a Jack London book. Suddenly, I found that I had a hundred questions to ask Greg. Did he like Jack London? Which was his favourite book? Did he read a lot? What other authors did he like? The list was endless.

To my surprise, Greg was also in love with adventure and travel books. One of his dreams was to travel around the world and follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest explorers. There must have been magic at work that day. It was as if my shyness suddenly disappeared. Greg and I talked for hours about our favourite books and dreams of travel. I also found it easier to talk to other people at school and make friends since that day. I felt like the world opened up to me. So many things suddenly seemed possible. In fact, Greg and I are planning a great adventure for this summer! It may have taken me a while, but I finally found a way to break out of my shell and start enjoying life.

41.	Which of the following is a rite of passage that helped the writer to become less shy?
		A. Attending high school.
		B. Reading many books.
		C. Attending college.
		D. Planning a great adventure.
42.	In which paragraph does the author compare his desire to read to hunger?
		A. Paragraph 1.
		B. Paragraph 2.
		C. Paragraph 4.
		D. Paragraph 5.
43.	Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?
		A. A Painfully Shy Child
		B. My College Life
		C. Travels with Greg
		D. Breaking Out of My Shell
44.	"It would be an understatement to say that I was nervous. I was terrified." What does the writer mean by this statement?
		A. He wasn't nervous at all.
		B. He was mildly nervous.
		C. He was as nervous as usual.
		D. He was extraordinarily nervous.

45.	Which of the following statements can you infer from the passage?
		A. Jack London wrote exciting stories.
		B. Jack London wrote dull stories.
		C. Jack London wasn't a famous writer.
		D. Jack London was the writer's favourite writer.

Unit2

1.	When was the last time you were in _______ with your childhood friends?
		A. context
		B. contact
		C. control
		D. content
2.	Like a boat at sea, his mind started to _______ when he wasn't interested.
		A. float
		B. soar
		C. sink
		D. drift
3.	Mrs Jones didn't trust Jack, so she was very _______ to let him cut her grass.
		A. reluctant
		B. reluctantly
		C. enthusiastic
		D. enthusiastically
4.	My house seems to be in a _______ state of disrepair—something is always broken!
		A. perpetually
		B. perpetual
		C. perpetuity
		D. perpetuate

5.	The problem needs to be looked at from a historical _______ .
		A. prospective
		B. directive
		C. perspective
		D. executive
6.	Dr. Carter has written _______ about the brain and its influence on our emotions.
		A. extensively
		B. intensively
		C. extensive
		D. intensive
7.	The accident of last week _______ a review of school safety policy.
		A. prompted
		B. prompt
		C. prompting
		D. prompts
8.	I am easily _______ by ice cream, so it's probably the best if I don't look at the dessert menu.
		A. tempt
		B. tempts
		C. tempting
		D. tempted

9.	Wouldn't it be _______ if we didn't need to worry about money?
		A. predictable
		B. marvellous
		C. astonishing
		D. depressing
10.	Researchers claim that there is a _______ link between caffeine and headaches.
		A. definite
		B. definitely
		C. definition
		D. defined
11.	It's incredible to see how newborn babies are completely _______ on other people for everything.
		A. depending
		B. dependence
		C. dependent
		D. dependents
12.	The criminal devised an _______ plan to escape from prison.
		A. intrinsic
		B. intricate
		C. intrepid
		D. intrusive

13.	The court brought a _______ against the escaped prisoner.
		A. persecution
		B. persecute
		C. prosecution
		D. prosecute
14.	Thank you for the offer to stay for dinner, but we don't want to _______.
		A. pose
		B. compose
		C. propose
		D. impose
15.	Pedro's friends organized a friendly _______ to help him deal with his alcohol abuse.
		A. contravention
		B. invention
		C. intervention
		D. prevention
16.	It's impossible to not be impressed by the Taj Mahal and _______ at its beauty.
		A. respect
		B. flaunt
		C. marvel
		D. admire

17.	We should hire an _______ reviewer who isn't biased one way or the other.
		A. internal
		B. outdoor
		C. indoor
		D. external
18.	I'm so excited for the new movie that waiting all year for it has been like _______.
		A. tortures
		B. torturing
		C. tortuous
		D. torture
19.	Dylan likes to write _______ during his free time on the weekend.
		A. poetry
		B. poet
		C. poetic
		D. poem
20.	The waterfall provided a _______ source of soothing background noise.
		A. continual
		B. continue
		C. continuing
		D. continuity

Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

Last weekend, I fell and broke my toe.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		down	over

22.

Phil will come his own once his boss recognizes how valuable he is.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		to	into

23.

Kevin has been riding a motorcycle a very young age.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		at	from

24.

Among the group members, there was a strong desire an afternoon of shopping.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	for

25.

I usually drift to sleep while watching television.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		off	off

26.

The teacher told me for talking in class again today.

		Your answer	Correct answer
			off

27.

Do you believe free will?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	in

28.

Julie received an award in appreciation her service to the community.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

29.

Don't try to reason a child—you won't get very far.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		with	with

30.

Once again, Greg was left of the decision.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		off	out

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

When I was a child, my best friend Joseph and I would play a game called "Super Secret Spy." Sometimes I would play the spy and Joseph would play the (31), and sometimes we would reverse the roles. Make-believe games like this were my favourite, and I remember that many summer days were (32) spent outside, playing Super Secret Spy.

Every time we played, the story had to be different. We played so much that, needless to say, some of the stories got quite (33). Eventually, Super Secret Spy was like a science fiction movie; the stories took place on other planets and one of us was an alien. Sometimes, we would wear old Halloween masks so the (34) to an alien was remarkable!

I remember one day in particular. Joseph was the alien and he captured me on a (35), empty planet (my backyard). He threw me in "alien prison" (behind a big tree) and (36) with mischievous delight. At first, I felt all alone and (37). Then I pulled myself together and remembered that I was the Super Secret Spy!

I thought of my escape plan. When Alien Joseph came to check on me in the alien prison, I (38) around quickly and grabbed his alien laser gun. In a (39) of laser fire, I ran past my captor and escaped the alien prison! I was free! Super Secret Spy had won again!

Just then, Joseph and I both realized that it was late afternoon, the sun was setting, and (40) was upon us. We were both hungry, so we were incredibly happy when my mother called us inside for dinner. Even Super Secret Spies and aliens need to eat!

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	villain	villain
(32)	largely	largely
(33)	bizarre	bizarre
(34)	resemblance	resemblance
(35)	barren	barren
(36)	giggled	giggled
(37)	helpless	helpless
(38)	whirled	whirled
(39)	blink	blaze
(40)	twilight	twilight

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

When we're young, we can't wait to grow up and get on with life. When we're adults, we long for the carefree days of our youth when we could play all day without worry. This is one of the greatest ironies of life. Indeed, "the grass is always greener on the other side." It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have. It's our nature.

That's why it's good practice to instill in our children a healthy respect for childhood. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up. We always ask them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We repeatedly tell them, "You can do/have that when you're older." We continually encourage them, "When you grow up, the world will be yours and you can make your dreams come true." It's no wonder, then, that children seem to be in such a rush to grow up, get older, and demand everything that we tell them is coming to them.

Children should be free to play the day away. We should encourage them to use their imagination, create entire worlds in a cardboard box, and explore their backyard as if they were exploring an undiscovered country. You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination, nor can you overestimate the value of an inquisitive mind, a respect for the environment, and an urge to question why everything is as it is. These traits are all developed and nurtured when we're children and, without them, we would not be able to function as adults in the modern world.

Research has shown that children are happiest and healthiest when they have the freedom to act like children. This may seem obvious, but it's often forgotten as parents push their children to study harder, practice longer, and essentially act like adults. It's important to remember that children are constantly learning. Therefore, they are also learning as they're playing. Exploring nature fosters a respect for the environment that may lead children to become biologists or naturalists. Creating with paint and crayons instills a love of art that might help develop young artists or musicians. Playing make-believe stimulates the imagination in a way that writers, filmmakers, and actors find most useful. Building with blocks helps the mind understand how things are constructed and might lead to an interest in engineering.

It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life. However, this should not be the sole purpose of play. Children should play because they're children. It's how they stay happy, healthy, and young. Why should we push them to be something they're not?

41.	Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?
		A. It is a harsh truth that humans always want what they can't have.
		B. Too many adults seem to be in a hurry for children to grow up.
		C. Children should be free to play the day away.
		D. It's true that play helps develop skills that will be used later in life.
42.	Which of the following would the writer of this passage likely NOT agree with?
		A. Adults should understand that children learn while they play.
		B. It is important for children to play and act young.
		C. Many games help children appreciate potential careers.
		D. Children should concentrate on their schoolwork above everything else.
43.	"The grass is always greener on the other side" means _____.
		A. other situations always seem better than the ones we are in
		B. people always lack confidence in themselves
		C. people prefer to live in a less barren land
		D. people always want their children to grow up fast
44.	This passage is best described as _____.
		A. a first-person memoir
		B. a dramatic dialogue
		C. a persuasive essay
		D. an entertaining story

45.	What does the writer mean by "You cannot put a price on an active and fertile imagination"?
		A. The ability to think creatively is worthless.
		B. The ability to think creatively is invaluable.
		C. The ability to think creatively helps children develop.
		D. The ability to think creatively is a natural part of childhood.

Unit3

The Eiffel Tower is such a distinctive of Paris that the two have become synonymous.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		feature	feature

I couldn't stop reading his new best-seller since I was so in the characters.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		engaged	engaged

I hope for your that you're not planning to make a surprise visit.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		sake	sake

Did you really just make a(n) between school and war?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		analogy	analogy

Please don't the truth—you made your decision and now you have to live with it.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		distort	distort

Settle down and stop being so ; the world is not going to end.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		theatrical	theatrical

It must've taken a lot of courage to independence like that.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		proclaim	proclaim

It drives me crazy—Carla always knows exactly how to every plan I make for the weekend.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		frustrate	frustrate

I love listening to Mexican music because the is so infectious.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		rhythm	rhythm

10.

I'm always of advertisements for deals that seem too good to be true.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		wary	wary

Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.

11.	Next summer, the developers plan to _____ the old school into a museum.
		A. convert
		B. converse
		C. converts
		D. converge
12.	Can you tell me what steps _____ a valid research proposal?
		A. constitution
		B. constitute
		C. constituent
		D. consist
13.	The school received more money and _____ has been able to hire more teachers.
		A. consequence
		B. consequential
		C. consequent
		D. consequently
14.	Different cultures' varying conceptions of _____ are visible in the types of clothes they generally wear.
		A. jealousy
		B. modesty
		C. notoriety
		D. clarity

15.	Unfortunately, I didn't practice enough so I failed to _____ for the team.
		A. qualify
		B. succeed
		C. thrive
		D. attempt
16.	Her job is to gather the data and then _____ the results to determine their significance.
		A. analysis
		B. analyze
		C. analytical
		D. analyst
17.	My _____ clouded my judgment and prevented me from acting rationally when I saw my girlfriend with another man.
		A. modesty
		B. clarity
		C. jealousy
		D. notoriety
18.	Jim is in Thailand on vacation; he loves to travel to _____ places.
		A. erotic
		B. robotic
		C. exotic
		D. mitotic

19.	Love him or hate him, the President of the United States is one of the most _____ people in the world.
		A. influential
		B. domestic
		C. instinctive
		D. intransigent
20.	In a change of pace from his recent international focus, the Prime Minister spoke last night about _____ issues.
		A. exotic
		B. rhythmic
		C. expressive
		D. domestic

Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

Unfortunately, I can't think about anything right now since I'm engaged a contract dispute with my landlord.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	in

22.

Warhol's fame is largely due to the fact he incorporated pop culture references into his art.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		that	that

23.

My parents split when I was four years old, so it was very difficult for me.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		up	up

24.

I think my love of nature derives all the camping trips I took with my parents.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		from	from

25.

After several weeks, I finally managed to pin Victor on a specific date for the photo shoot.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		down	down

26.

I saw on the news that soldiers have engaged rebels in the southern part of the country.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	with

27.

Donna gives waves of energy whenever she enters a room.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		off	off

28.

The homeless shelter sent out letters to make an appeal more money.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		for	for

29.

Margaret is so shy that her eyes always shy away mine when I look at her.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		from	from

30.

The President's new policy is, to speak, beneficial for international trade.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		so	so

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Let me pose a(n) (31) situation for you. Imagine that you are very rich and can do almost anything you want. Now imagine that you love art and want to support struggling artists. You decide to (32) a painting from a young artist whose work you admire. What would you have him paint?

Would you ask for an epic battle set in a(n) (33) world of monsters and fairies or would you ask for a realistic, (34) portrait of yourself? If you chose the latter, you're in good company because that is (35) what I did. I had seen so many beautiful portraits of famous people hanging in museums that I thought it was time to have my very own.

It took me a long time to find a highly (36) artist whose work would do justice to my portrait. In the (37), I studied the artistic process and learned a lot about how art is created. I must admit that, even though I've always admired artists, I never had a full appreciation for their creative talent. I certainly don't have that ability, so I'm incredibly impressed when someone (38) knows how to create a work of such beauty.

I was fairly nervous about seeing my finished portrait. The artist, likewise, was very nervous about showing it to me. In the end, I must admit that he did a(n) (39) job capturing my likeness. I'm not in love with the painting, but the artist should take (40) in the fact that he did the best he could with his subject. I'm not a very attractive man, so it's almost impossible for my portrait to be beautiful and realistic.

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	hypothetical	hypothetical
(32)	commission	commission
(33)	mythological	mythological
(34)	interior	expressive
(35)	simultaneously	precisely
(36)	qualified	qualified
(37)	meantime	meantime
(38)	instinctively	instinctively
(39)	expressive	sufficient
(40)	pessimistically	consolation

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

When it comes to the arts, many people automatically think of Europe and North America. This is understandable since so many famous artists come from these regions. Many art museums are filled with paintings and drawings from European and North American artists from the past few hundred years. All countries, however, have a unique artistic heritage, so it should come as no surprise that countries throughout Africa and Asia have their own artistic styles and histories.

Completely landlocked within Southern Africa, the nation of Botswana is particularly susceptible to cultural trends and influences from surrounding countries, chiefly South Africa. However, there is a burgeoning arts scene native to Botswana, and the country also has a long history of distinct artistic traditions.

The oldest evidence of art in the country was found in the Tsodilo Hills, located in northwestern Botswana, in the Kalahari Desert. Dating to 1,000—2,000 years ago, these rock paintings form the highest concentration of rock art in the world and are considered sacred by the San minority culture. Today, the San are known for continuing the ancient arts of decorating ostrich eggshells for jewelry and creating ostrich eggshell beads, which they consider to represent good luck and good fortune. Archaeologists believe this type of bead to be the oldest-known man-made bead; they have been recovered at East and Southern African archaeological digs and dated to 28,000—45,000 years ago.

The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone is the centrepiece of modern art in the country. It is widely regarded as one of the best art galleries in Southern Africa; it holds regular exhibitions highlighting the work of local artists and also sponsors an annual celebration for local art and artists. The National Museum also acts as custodian for the cultural heritage and traditions of the country, the duties of which include preservation, education, and promotion. Twentieth and twenty-first century painters include Phillip Segola, Ann Gollifer, and Neo Matome.

Spring in Gaborone, the capital city, sees the annual Maitisong Festival—the country's largest celebration of the performing arts. The festival includes free outdoor performances at city arenas as well as ticketed indoor events at Gaborone's theatres and arts venues. Performing arts organizations, such as the Mogwana Dance Troupe, are becoming more popular as more and more people embrace and wish to share their cultural heritage.

Local handcrafts, supported in large part by the tourist trade, are generally of the utilitarian variety. Handwoven baskets, one of the specialties associated with Botswana, are of extremely high quality. Made almost exclusively in the Okavango region, they are woven with the leaves of the Mokolwane palm and utilize various roots and barks in order to give the baskets their unique colours and designs (typically associated with the nation's traditional lifestyle). Due to the abundance of cattle livestock, leatherwork has also developed as an important and widespread handcraft. Traditionally used to make clothing, blankets, and sleeping mats, leather is today more often used to make designer bags, belts, and accessories.

41.	Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
		A. European art is superior to all other art.
		B. African art is superior to all other art.
		C. Every country has a unique artistic tradition.
		D. Art is only a modern creation.
42.	Which paragraph discusses the early history of art in Botswana?
		A. Paragraph 3.
		B. Paragraph 4.
		C. Paragraph 5.
		D. Paragraph 6.
43.	According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
		A. All art in Botswana is thoroughly unique to that country.
		B. Art in Botswana has been influenced by neighbouring countries.
		C. Art in Botswana is a relatively recent invention.
		D. All art in Botswana consists of simple decorations.
44.	This passage is best described as _______.
		A. narrative fiction
		B. editorial non-fiction
		C. first-person history
		D. personal memoir

45.	Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?
		A. Influential Art of the World
		B. A Critic's Opinion of Art in Botswana
		C. Botswana Masterpieces
		D. Art Without Notoriety

Unit4

窗体顶端

Many people about the influx of immigrants to our city, but I think it's actually a good thing for the economy.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		grumble	grumble

Some issues, such as immigration and trade, have implications.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		transnational	transnational

One of the problems with reading e-books is that you can't take notes in the .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		margin	margin

The town council passed that made it easier for people to open small businesses.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		legislation	legislation

There are some mysteries that have scientists for centuries.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		baffled	baffled

I'm in shock—have you seen the stock market numbers this morning?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		staggering	staggering

We are all living in an increasingly society as more and more people move to different countries.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		multicultural	multicultural

The computer's influence on our daily lives is immeasurable; it has had the most effect on how humans live.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		massive	massive

There will always be people who of new technology simply because it is "different."

		Your answer	Correct answer
		disapprove	disapprove

10.

After several years of travel, Jake moved to London to find a job, a house, and the he needed in his life.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		stability	stability

Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.

11.	Some people have an unhealthy _____ with technology and need to have every new gadget available.
		A. session
		B. obsession
		C. recession
		D. cessation
12.	After much _____, Heather was finally able to convince her boss to award her employees with a holiday bonus.
		A. desistence
		B. consistence
		C. insistence
		D. resistance
13.	It's hard to _____ what the future might look like, but science fiction writers have been doing it for over a hundred years.
		A. visualize
		B. confer
		C. mechanize
		D. ascertain
14.	I know almost everyone loves her new book, but I'm not even _____ interested in reading it.
		A. massively
		B. supposedly
		C. entirely
		D. remotely
15.	Even though Mr Lewis didn't say it out loud, the _____ in his speech was that his staff didn't work hard enough.
		A. personification
		B. implication
		C. justification
		D. explanation
16.	Many people complain that the cost of education is prohibitively expensive, but I think the cost of _____ is much higher.
		A. ignore
		B. ignorant
		C. ignorance
		D. ignoring
17.	After he lost the competition, Lawrence felt completely and utterly _____.
		A. dispirited
		B. inquisitive
		C. observant
		D. unchanged
18.	We need to come up with a _____ explanation for why we missed class yesterday.
		A. plausible
		B. sentient
		C. staggering
		D. corporate
19.	Paul has become very _____ and conceited since he first tasted fame.
		A. arrogance
		B. elegant
		C. elegance
		D. arrogant
20.	Dinosaurs have been _____ for approximately 65 million years!
		A. succinct
		B. extinct
		C. instinct
		D. blinked

Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

I'm as ignorant of your country's laws you are of mine.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		as	as

22.

It's a pretty safe bet almost all college graduates are more technically savvy than their parents.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		that	that

23.

What do you make the generation of MP3 players?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

24.

The New York team qualified for the championship round a narrow margin.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		by	by

25.

all the excitement surrounding the new computer program, not much is different.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		Despite	For

26.

My mother still hasn't come to grips the convenience of e-mail.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		with	with

27.

How can we ask George to help such a way that he will think it's his idea?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	in

28.

When you think about it, it is not surprising most people now own a cell phone.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		that	that

29.

I think it's time to buy new pants when the knees begin to wear .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

30.

In the wake the earthquake, many people displayed an incredible amount of generosity.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

When my grandfather thinks about how the world is changing, he inevitably tells the story of Dr Reynolds. Dr Reynolds was a(n) (31) doctor from the big city. It seemed as if he was in the newspaper every day. My grandfather lived in a small (32) outside the city. This was at a time when such neighbourhoods were still relatively new. People just couldn't understand why anyone would want to live so far from the city centre.

However, the neighbourhood my grandfather lived in was growing every day. Many people couldn't afford to live in the city, and others were tired of the crowds. Cost and congestion comprised a real (33) of the cities, a problem that has only gotten worse with time. Large sections of the urban (34) were moving out of the city to the smaller towns. Along with these people and their families, companies also started to relocate outside major cities. A great example of this was Dr Reynolds.

It is impossible to overstate the (35) of the significance that Dr Reynolds' move had on my grandfather's town. Because he was so famous, there was obviously a considerable amount of (36) associated with his arrival. However, he quickly showed that he had the skills to back up his reputation. Dr Reynolds was not only a big, (37) man who played football in his youth, but he also graduated at the top of his class in medical school.

I'd be willing to (38) that this was one of the most exciting things happened in my grandfather's town. It must have been since he told the story so many times! Dr Reynolds' arrival (39) changed the dynamics of the town. It was no longer "far away" from the city; it suddenly became "just outside" the city limits. Today, the world is changing much faster than can be measured by the arrival of a big-city doctor in a small town. Who knows, maybe (40) I'll have my own story to tell my own grandchildren!

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	eminent	eminent
(32)	suburb	suburb
(33)		curse
(34)	workforce	workforce
(35)	magnitude	magnitude
(36)	whereabouts	hype
(37)	brawny	brawny
(38)	hype	bet
(39)	fundamentally	fundamentally
(40)	someday	someday

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

Sometimes it seems we hear about the wonders of modern technology on a daily basis. I will admit that it's hard to argue with the facts. Computers, automobiles, the Internet, and increasingly smaller handheld devices certainly do make our lives more convenient. Everything, it seems, is getting faster, lighter, cheaper, and smaller. Pretty soon, computers will be the size of iPods and iPods will be the size of fingernails.

Technology is making our lives more convenient, to be sure. But is it making our lives better? How dependent on these conveniences should we become? How dependent have we already become? Instant communication, video telephones, robots, thousands of songs in the palm of your hand—all of these things are now available at your local shopping centre. Indeed, what was once considered science fiction now seems downright plausible. I can realistically envision a world where literally everything we do depends on a computer or a machine and, frankly, it scares me.

Consider the following scenario. Michael begins his day by waking up to an electric alarm clock. He gets dressed and pours himself a cup of coffee from a machine that is set to brew automatically every morning. He walks to the corner and boards a subway train for his commute to work. The train is controlled by a computer that knows how fast to go and when to slow down and stop. Michael enters his office building through doors that "see" he is coming and open for him. At work, Michael sits in front of a computer all day to do his job. He writes e-mails, updates a Website, attends a video conference online, and makes telephone calls. At night, he relaxes in front of the television (which has recorded all of his favourite shows), or he reads an e-book on his smart phone. How much of Michael's day is not dependent on computers or machines? How much of this scenario is unbelievable? The answer: none of it. It is a daily reality for many people.

Look around you. Do you use a computer to send e-mails, write reports, do homework, or search the Internet? What happens when that computer gets a virus or breaks down? Most people just sit there, baffled. They simply don't know what to do because they don't know how the computer works. We depend on computers to make our lives easier, and we depend on computer technicians to keep our computers operational. The same can be said for nearly any technology. That's why engineers, computer professionals, and technology consultants make such remarkable salaries.

The more we rely on technology, the more we rely on specialists. The more we rely on specialists, the less responsible we feel to actually know how to do something. This is a slippery slope that will eventually lead most people to complete ignorance of how things work. It is ironic, then, that the very technologies that are currently touted as the greatest advancements in human knowledge could ultimately have the exact opposite effect.

41.	The writer of this passage would probably agree with which of the following statements?
		A. Technology is beginning to control our lives.
		B. Computers play a marginal role in our society.
		C. We rely on computer specialists because they are convenient.
		D. Technology is slowly becoming more expensive.
42.	The writer's scenario with Michael is presented in order to _____.
		A. describe an innovation
		B. substantiate his argument
		C. illustrate an example from a bygone time.
		D. brag about personal accomplishments
43.	Which paragraph draws a personal analogy to the reader?
		A. Paragraph 2.
		B. Paragraph 3.
		C. Paragraph 4.
		D. Paragraph 5.
44.	Which of the following is the best one-sentence summary of this passage?
		A. Technology makes our lives more convenient.
		B. Science fiction is becoming a daily reality.
		C. Everybody uses computers and other technologies.
		D. The more we rely on technology, the more helpless we become.
45.	Which of the following events does not support the writer's main idea?
		A. Marcus plays the latest video game after school.
		B. Lisa reads a book before going to bed each night.
		C. Carol uses a GPS system to find her way in a new city.
		D. Tony blogs and sends e-mails from his mobile phone.

窗体底端

Unit5

Almost every United States citizen is the descendant of a(n) by fewer than three generations.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		immigrant	immigrant

With a(n) of her shoulders, Nancy showed that she wasn't concerned with their problems.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		shrug	shrug

Televisions nowadays come with controls that help prevent young children from watching certain programmes.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		parental	parental

I don't know about you, but I would never want to a grizzly bear in the woods.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		encounter	encounter

Ever since the restaurant reopened under new , I've found that their food just isn't as good.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		management	management

I hope you'll be to the changes I suggested in your contract.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		agreeable	agreeable

Tim and Josh were in a big argument this morning but, in the end, I know that cooler heads will and they will get over it.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		prevail	prevail

Instead of presents for his birthday, Tom asked people to make a(n) to his favourite charity.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		donation	donation

Don't worry if you can't get it at first, attempts will give you the practice you need to get it right.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		successive	successive

10.

The politician really took a risk when he campaigned on reforms in such a conservative district.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		progressive	progressive

11.

The images of the genocide that aired on the news were horrific and .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		appalling	appalling

12.

No one on Earth is quite so as a six-year-old boy about to go to the toy store.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		intense	impatient

13.

As a soldier, you never know what new surprises will your safety.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		threaten	threaten

14.

Perhaps no other person is as famous for his or her as Albert Einstein.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		intellect	intellect

15.

My father always tells me that a good education is a reliable in your future.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		investment	investment

16.

During college, the library formed the of my life; it seemed like I was always there or somewhere very close.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		nucleus	nucleus

17.

I felt as if everyone were looking at me with and contempt when I walked into the country club wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		disdain	disdain

18.

The military generals met to discuss an end to the between their countries.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		hostility	hostility

19.

I'm looking for a(n) employee, not someone who looks for any excuse to get out of working.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		competent	competent

20.

She looked at him with blue eyes that betrayed the fiery emotions she was feeling.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		impatient	intense

Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

I'd like to accept this award behalf of my parents.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		on	on

22.

As of this morning, I am officially in the running the office of mayor.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		for	for

23.

The President's Chief Staff is the person responsible for most of the day-to-day decision making.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

24.

I must say that the times in we live don't seem very exciting when compared to the past.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		which	which

25.

I just found out that the author I used to idolize is speaking at the library tomorrow!

		Your answer	Correct answer
		who	whom

26.

If you're having computer trouble, call Bill—he knows them inside .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

27.

Tommy is a huge baseball fan, so we took him to the hall fame for his birthday.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

28.

I thought there were going to be problems with the new programme, but so far, good.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		is	so

29.

Were you able to track a new copy of that book?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		down	down

30.

It's not his fault he was born a poor family; he's doing the best he can.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	into

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

This morning in class, we discussed organized crime and its place in modern society. Hollywood has repeatedly presented us with the image of (31) criminals who have elaborate plans, extensive connections, and can sweet-talk anyone into doing whatever they want. The truth, however, bears no resemblance (32) to this image.

In movies, members of organized crime typically (33) innocent business owners to pay them "protection money"—which is actually a fee the citizens need to pay for protection from the very people they're paying. They are also known to "knock off," or kill, potential (34) so that they remain the only "show" in town. The truth of these portrayals is (35). Sure, some of these things happen, but they happen much less often than movies and television would lead us to believe.

There is no doubt, however, that among members of organized crime, there is a considerable amount of (36). Money is their primary objective, and they are usually willing to do anything to get it. In today's day and age, though, they are more than likely to (37) from violent crimes and pursue more white-collar crimes in order to achieve their goals.

Crime "families" are now known to enter into (38) with legitimate businesses and form (39) with honest companies. Don't misunderstand, they still demand complete (40) from "family" members, they still conduct illegal operations, and they are still criminals, but they have gotten much better at appearing clean and staying out of jail.

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	sophisticated	sophisticated
(32)	whatsoever	whatsoever
(33)	intimidate	intimidate
(34)	competitors	competitors
(35)	doubtful	doubtful
(36)	membership	corruption
(37)	refrain	refrain
(38)	partnerships	contracts
(39)	contracts	partnerships
(40)	proposition	loyalty

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

September 23, 2011

Dear Diary,

This afternoon, Mr Jenkins asked me to stay for a few minutes after class. He told me that next week is Deaf Awareness Week and that we would be discussing it in class. He's already planned several activities and lectures, but, for obvious reasons, he also wanted me to make a class presentation.

I stared at him in disbelief. How could I possibly make a presentation to the entire class? I was petrified. I didn't want to do it, and I told him so. He was determined, though. He really thought it would be a good opportunity for me to share my "culture" (his word) with my classmates. That got me thinking. Do I have a unique culture? I've never thought about it like that before.

I went straight to the library to do some research. What makes different cultures recognizable and distinct? I know that language is what distinguishes so many cultures. I may be deaf but I still understand English. Yet, I do utilize a form of English that not everyone can understand—American Sign Language, or ASL. Once I realized that, I immediately looked for books about ASL so I could learn more.

Soon after Thomas Gallaudet graduated from Yale University, he was commissioned to help teach Alice Cogswell, the deaf daughter of a wealthy local doctor. Gallaudet travelled to Europe, where deaf education had been in existence for a long time, to study communication among deaf people. He met Laurent Clerc in Paris, recruited him to help develop deaf education in the United States, and, in 1817, the two founded the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut.

Laurent Clerc began teaching American students the form of French Sign Language with which he was familiar. However, many of the students at the new school were already using their own unique form of sign language that had independently developed in their communities. Over time, and with extensive use, the various forms eventually evolved into what we now know as American Sign Language.

Sign language is almost exclusively based on easily decipherable hand motions that represent spoken words. Since deaf people rely heavily on their sense of sight, this method of communication is logical. Body language is extremely important in ASL, and subtle movements of the eyebrows, mouth, or fingers often indicate connotations that are typically represented by tone of voice in spoken language.

Interestingly, there is still no universal form of sign language that is readily understood by deaf people around the world. Indeed, though people in the United States and Great Britain speak English, American Sign Language and British Sign Language are distinctly different and "speakers" of each form would not be able to easily communicate with one another.

You know what? I'm not so scared to make this presentation to my class next week. In fact, I'm actually looking forward to it. Maybe I'll even inspire some of my classmates to learn ASL! That would be great. I guess Mr Jenkins was right. I do have a special culture to share. American Sign Language is like a different language, and understanding that language is essential to understanding me and my culture.

41.	The writer of this passage is unable to _____.
		A. see
		B. hear
		C. smell
		D. walk
42.	Even though this passage is in the form of a diary entry, the material is _____.
		A. entertaining
		B. persuasive
		C. informative
		D. fictitious
43.	According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement?
		A. There is a universal form of sign language used by deaf people around the world.
		B. American Sign Language is a form of French Sign Language.
		C. Laurent Clerc introduced the first form of sign language to the United States.
		D. Every country has its own unique form of sign language.
44.	Which of the following events occurred in 1817?
		A. Thomas Gallaudet graduated form Yale University.
		B. Thomas Gallaudet met Laurent Clerc in Paris.
		C. Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the American School for the Deaf.
		D. Laurent Clerc developed American Sign Language.
45.	According to the writer, all of the following are important to sign language EXCEPT_____.
		A. the ability to read
		B. hand motions
		C. sense of sight
		D. body language

Unit6

Who can name the animals that the polar ice caps?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		inhabit	inhabit

It was very of Florence to shake Victoria's hand after she lost the competition.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		decent	decent

A terrible snowstorm forced the mountain climbers to turn around when they were only a few hundred feet from the .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		summit	summit

What do you think was Mark's for starting the fight?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		motive	motive

You should never use water to try to a grease fire in the kitchen.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		extinguish	extinguish

When was the last time you saw someone perform a genuinely action, with no personal motivations?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		bravery	selfless

Despite his best efforts, the scandal continued to the news headlines during his time in office.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		dominate	dominate

Albert Einstein is often considered a(n) because his scientific work was so groundbreaking and original.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		genius	genius

Can you imagine a(n) in which we get out of this alive?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		scenario	scenario

10.

I'm worried about my son; he wakes up every night with the same .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		nightmare	nightmare

11.

The ability to compromise is one of the most important qualities that I know.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		leadership	leadership

12.

Firefighters and police officers show on a daily basis as part of their jobs.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		selfness	bravery

13.

The plane crash was a(n) , but the media coverage of it was even worse.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		tragedy	tragedy

14.

Laughter is a(n) reaction at a funeral.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		uncommon	uncommon

15.

The rock fell thirty steps on the mountain trail before hitting Jake on the head and knocking him .

		Your answer	Correct answer
		unconscious	unconscious

16.

In the of the earthquake, the entire community pulled together for support.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		aftermath	aftermath

17.

Louis is a(n) supporter of that charity; he's been donating money to them for years.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		longtime	longtime

18.

As part of her managerial responsibilities, Sheila has to four employees.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		oversee	oversee

19.

My for your support extends well beyond a simple "thank you".

		Your answer	Correct answer
		gratitude	gratitude

20.

We all thought he was innocent until we heard the witness's in court.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		testimony	testimony

Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

Her grades this year are on par her classmates'.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	with

22.

I don't believe him; did you pick on the tone of his voice?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		up	up

23.

Why is it we can't all agree on which movie to see this weekend?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		that	that

24.

The truck came of nowhere and crashed into the side of the bus.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

25.

His donation to the charity, generous it was, was still only a drop in the bucket.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		though	though

26.

His disappointing performance really let the entire team.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		down	down

27.

Firefighters are usually the first people on the scene an accident.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

28.

I'm not sure if I can run in the race; I've been of action for a long time.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

29.

Her room is a complete mess with clothes all the place.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		over	over

30.

If they can make it this difficult time, they should be able to move forward just fine.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		through	through

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

Natural disasters such as earthquakes can cause (31) amounts of damage. They cause people to lose their homes, their possessions, or even their lives. In a word, they can be downright (32). However, after such disasters strike is often a time of unbelievable (33) and courage. Earthquakes and hurricanes may cause the worst things to happen, but they also bring out the best in people.

In 2005, one of the worst hurricanes in recent memory formed over the Gulf of Mexico and moved over the southeastern United States. Known as Hurricane Katrina, it was devastating for many major cities, especially New Orleans, and the people who lived there. While some people managed to (34) and find safety outside of the city, many did not. Unfortunately, they were left (35) when the floods filled the streets and drowned their houses.

It is hard to use too many (36) words to describe Katrina. It was one of the worst storms in history. It caused the deaths of more than a thousand people. It displaced tens of thousands more. Still, there was an enormous (37) of people who wanted to help. These people certainly deserve our (38) and respect.

In the days following the storm, details of what happened were all over the news. There were hundreds of (39) from all over the world in New Orleans to cover the story. Between the journalists telling this story to the world and the thousands of ordinary people who wanted to help those affected by the storm, the lives of New Orleans's residents were made a little more (40).

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	massive	massive
(32)	tragic	tragic
(33)	bravery	bravery
(34)	evacuate	evacuate
(35)	homeless	homeless
(36)	superlative	superlative
(37)	throng	turnout
(38)	admiration	admiration
(39)	correspondents	correspondents
(40)	resurgent	humane

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

Have you ever thought about travelling abroad? Do you yearn to see what the world has to offer? Are you tired of simply hearing about other cultures and want to finally experience some of them? Why simply travel the world, though, when you can actively make a difference?

Too many people visit countries to see the famous landmarks, taste the local food, and experience life away from their familiar hometowns. However, you can also give something back to the communities in which you travel. Volunteer vacations are becoming increasingly popular, and many people are discovering that they have much more rewarding and satisfying travel experiences when they volunteer their time and energy to worthwhile causes.

Many volunteer vacations are easy to organize and simple to execute. Others are more complicated. There are opportunities for every budget, schedule, and amount of effort you're willing to dedicate. It's really up to you. You can teach a language in Africa. You can help build a school in Southeast Asia or a home for a low-income family close to your home. You can help national park employees conserve endangered plants and animals. You can go hiking and help preserve and maintain trail systems. You can volunteer at an orphanage and help keep children safe. The options are limitless and literally encompass anything you can possibly imagine.

We often hear about the heroic deeds that some people do to help others when they are most in need, but why wait until a major disaster to give back? Volunteering your time, skills, knowledge, and energy to meaningful projects in the areas of education, health, sanitation, and construction is just as valuable.

Ironically, many countries that are popular vacation destinations are also most in need of aid and assistance. Prominent world citizens such as Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan repeatedly extol the virtues of volunteerism and claim that true heroes are those people who give what they can with no expectation of anything in return.

Next time you plan a vacation, won't you consider a volunteer vacation? You might make all the difference in the world.

41.	Where is a likely place that this passage might appear?
		A. On a marketing brochure for a volunteer vacation organizer.
		B. In a newspaper editorial about the need for emergency volunteers.
		C. On a travel brochure for a popular vacation destination.
		D. In a magazine article about volunteerism among prominent world citizens.
42.	Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?
		A. The Benefits of International Travel
		B. Heroic Deeds of Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan
		C. Volunteer Vacations: Great Opportunities for Meaningful Work
		D. Volunteers: The True Heroes of the Planet
43.	Which paragraph presents several possible scenarios for volunteer work?
		A. Paragraph 2.
		B. Paragraph 3.
		C. Paragraph 4.
		D. Paragraph 5.
44.	The type of writing in this passage would best be described as _____.
		A. educational
		B. entertaining
		C. scientific
		D. persuasive

45.	Which of the following sentences is the writer's critical message?
		A. Volunteer vacations are becoming increasingly popular.
		B. Many volunteer vacations are easy to organize and simple to execute.
		C. True heroes are those people who give what they can with no expectation of anything in return.
		D. You might make all the difference in the world.

Unit9

In children's stories, the villain usually in a flash of light or a cloud of smoke.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		vanishes	vanishes

Dr Robbins has a knack for thinking of solutions to complicated problems.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		ingenious	ingenious

I feel that cameras in public places are a(n) of privacy.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		invasion	invasion

Either Jon or Jack can be a(n) for Jonathan.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		nickname	nickname

My in tomorrow's chess match is a world champion—I don't stand a chance!

		Your answer	Correct answer
		opponent	opponent

Why can't you do something instead of trying to break the world record for skydiving?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		sensible	sensible

Food is a basic of life to which everyone should have a right.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		necessity	necessity

Many people from their homelands to different places in search of new opportunities.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		migrate	migrate

As a member of the fan club, I feel to read his new book, despite the poor reviews.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		obliged	obliged

10.

One day, I to be a professional opera singer.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		aspire	aspire

Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.

11.	Unfortunately, I can't say with much _____ who is to blame for this problem.
		A. certainly
		B. certain
		C. certainty
		D. uncertainty
12.	The United States of America is often referred to as "a nation of _____."
		A. immigrants
		B. migrants
		C. emigrants
		D. ingrates
13.	He had no _____ trouble with the law until he was arrested for robbery.
		A. subsequent
		B. prior
		C. dominant
		D. successive
14.	A professor at my school was the _____ of this year's Nobel Prize.
		A. incipient
		B. deficient
		C. sufficient
		D. recipient

15.	Please write down the following sentences as I _____ them aloud.
		A. dictate
		B. deliberate
		C. facilitate
		D. hesitate
16.	I am a _____ of this township so I should have the same voting rights as everyone else who lives here.
		A. plumber
		B. patriot
		C. resident
		D. wizard
17.	As long as he doesn't _____ harm on anyone, there's nothing I can do to stop him.
		A. inflict
		B. inflect
		C. inflate
		D. inflame
18.	I found his book to be _____ boring—I couldn't stay awake when I read it.
		A. exceedingly
		B. basically
		C. endlessly
		D. invariably

19.	There was a _____ odor of fish surrounding the building, how could you not remember it?
		A. sensible
		B. noticeable
		C. ludicrous
		D. hereditary
20.	Brown eye colour is _____ over blue—that's why more people have brown eyes.
		A. hereditary
		B. noticeable
		C. substantial
		D. dominant

Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21.

What is the proportion boys to girls in your school?

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	of

22.

I don't think I'll join you tonight; I really don't go bowling all that much.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		for	for

23.

Thomas has as many books there are days in the year.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		as	as

24.

She took a leaf of Lincoln's book and chose her words carefully.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	out

25.

During the holidays, there is usually a surge shopping and spending.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		of	in

26.

It doesn't take much for Evan to launch his speech about the importance of good citizenship.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		out	into

27.

In my opinion, there is an obvious necessity a good library system in this city.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		to	for

28.

The teacher reprimanded the class measured tones, despite her growing anger.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		in	in

29.

I hate to admit it, but I'm inclined to agree you.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		with	with

30.

It took her several months, but Beth was finally able to move after she broke up with Jeremy.

		Your answer	Correct answer
		on	on

Part II: Banked Cloze

Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.

We remember Napoleon Bonaparte today because his attempts to expand the French empire through (31) of foreign lands were incredibly daring and bold. Napoleon was (32) obsessed with extending the (33) of French influence, and he succeeded in engaging every major European country in the early 19th century's Napoleonic Wars.

During his life, and throughout history, there have been many conflicting reports of Napoleon and his actions. Some believe that he acted out of a heightened sense of (34) and love of France. Others argue that his leadership style and blind desire for power are nothing short of sheer (35). It is hard to argue with this, especially since Napoleon established himself as Emperor of a French (36).

Napoleon presided over a (37) French empire, but his desire for more power ultimately met its fate when he chose to further extend his (38) influence into Russia. Despite a (39) of troops, support, and willpower, Napoleon ultimately failed in his attempt to conquer Russia. Finally, in a desire to restore peace to Europe, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Saint Helena, an island (40) in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It was there that he died in 1821.

	Your answer	Correct answer
(31)	conquest	conquest
(32)	endlessly	endlessly
(33)	colony	realm
(34)	patriotism	patriotism
(35)	lunacy	lunacy
(36)	realm	monarchy
(37)	monarchy	substantial
(38)	nationality	geographic
(39)	surge	surge
(40)	geographic	colony

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

What's in a name? Quite a lot, depending on the name. Many people spend substantial sums of money to have places named after themselves. University buildings, hospitals, and schools are good examples. It is a good way to gain lasting notoriety and recognition. However, these buildings do not last forever, and it is possible that someone may come along in the future, pay even more money, and demand that his or her name replace the existing one.

There is, though, one way to gain immortality through your name: become part of the language. It must be said that this is far from easy. In fact, you may have little or no control over the process, it may happen long after your death, or it may occur because of less-than-flattering circumstances. Consider these examples: Shirley Temple, Charles Boycott, Jean Nicot, and the Earl of Sandwich. All are people whose names entered the English language to have a specific meaning that original stemmed from some aspects of their lives. These are known as eponyms. Having your name enter the language is a type of immortality that money simply can't buy.

Shirley Temple was an American child actress during the 1930s who was renowned for her innocence and charm. Surprisingly, her name also became the name of a nonalcoholic cocktail drink. The exact origins remain disputed, but it is generally agreed that the drink was made for the actress (obviously nonalcoholic since she was only a child). Since then, the term Shirley Temple has been applied to many different varieties of nonalcoholic drinks.

In 1880, Charles Boycott was a British land agent in Ireland. A campaign began that sought to protect tenants' rights and preserve reasonable rents. Boycott fought against this campaign, and he quickly became ostracized by his community. His neighbours refused to talk to him or do business with him. The issue soon took on national importance, and his name became a verb meaning "to ostracize."

Jean Nicot was a French diplomat during the 16th century. After visiting Portugal, he brought tobacco back to France and introduced the plant to the royal court. It quickly became very popular among the upper classes, and Nicot became intimately associated with it. His name became linked to the plant, and it soon became known as nicotine. Today, nicotine refers to the active, addictive part of the tobacco plant and is found in all cigarettes.

John Montagu was the 4th earl of Sandwich in 18th century England. He had a successful political career, but he is most remembered for being the namesake of the sandwich—a food that is eaten around the world. Though he did not invent the sandwich, he was fond of eating meat between two slices of bread. Because of his respected position, other people began to eat the same thing, and the sandwich grew in popularity.

All four of these people have attained some measure of immortality by having their names enter the language as verbs or nouns. Not all would be appreciative of the context in which they are "remembered," but all are remembered nonetheless.

41.	The writer of this passage claims that names can enter a language _____.
		A. after a person's death
		B. because of a person's personal attributes
		C. because of a person's lifestyle
		D. if a person pays a lot of money
42.	Which of the following sentences conveys the main idea of this passage?
		A. Many people spend substantial sums of money to have places named after themselves.
		B. You may have little or no control over the process.
		C. Having your name enter the language is a type of immortality that money simply can't buy.
		D. Not all would be appreciative of the context in which they are "remembered," but all are remembered nonetheless.
43.	All of the following people's names have become eponyms EXCEPT _____.
		A. Shirley Temple
		B. the Earl of Edinburgh
		C. Charles Boycott
		D. Jean Nicot
44.	Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?
		A. Immortal Names: How People Pay to be Remembered
		B. Immortal Names: How Names Become Words
		C. Immortal Names: Names and Words That Have Similar Meanings
		D. Immortal Names: Unfortunate Examples of Names that Become Words

45.	Based on this passage, the writer _____.
		A. would like to have his name immortalized in the language
		B. would not like to have his name immortalized in the language
		C. would like to have his name immortalized in any form
		D. didn't say whether he would like to have his name immortalized or not