4 ACET 2014 - Set B if SECTION 1: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Time - 50 minutes 100 Questions (1 - 100) NAME: SCHOOL: .. mie Ie SIMULATED EXAM - SET 8 For each question, choose the best answer and darken the corresponding oval on the answer sheet. SENTENCE COMPLETION Directions: blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word or set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. Each sentence below has one or two 1. The facilitator _____ for questions as soon as the ‘guest speaker has finished. A. asked B. will ask C. has asked D. ask 2. In his inaugural speech, John F. Kennedy —___ that we should not ask what our country could do for us but what we could do for our country. A. said B. told . talked D. spoke 3. We drove ____ the river for an hour but turned south before we reached it. A. to B. onto C. finto D. toward 4. Countries may ____ large sums of money from the World Bank for development projects. A. borrow B. lend C. take D. steal ACTS ACHI & AHIA, INC @ 744-6250 / 701 rH The California Supreme Court lifted a ban on fortune tellers, economic prophets and investment counselors who also make predictions for money. A. likening them to 8. which likened them as C._ which were likened to be D. who are likened to be Warren got married. A. attended B. has attended C. had attended D. will have attended law school for over a year when he Many books ___.., but one of the best is How £0 Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. A. have written about success B. have been written about success C. written about success D. were successfully written ‘The president usually secretary approves it. ‘A. does a statement unless his press B. doesn't do a statement CC. makes a statement D. doesn't make a statement His genuineness was questioned by all who experienced his A. beaming 8. superficial CC. solemn D. engaging 7018i ACET 2014 - Set B 1 10. With attention to detail, the malicious 16. The terrain in North Carolina includes both the researcher churned out his reports. Highlands and the Coastal Plain, ___ the A. relenting . Piedmont Plateau between them. B._ painless A. aswell as unrelenting 8. also D. appealing C. and too D. and so 11, Some psychologists interpret dreams as a repressed desire on the part of a patient who may 17. When a woman becomes pregnant in life, wish that his or her life she encounters additional risks in delivering a A. different healthy baby. were different A. lately CC. was different B. lateness D. differently latest D. late 12, The rattletrap boxcar even the most experienced of vagrants, who were apprehensive 18. Many men join fraternities in universities and about using it for their travel. colleges ____ of group support. A. frightened A. so they can be assured B. incarcerated 8. so that they can be assured C. repeated they can be assured D. amused D. so can be assured 13. The fight was unavoidable because the potential several nations agree to become equal combatants refused to ___ partners in a larger political state, as for example, A. alleviate the four nations joined in the United Kingdom of B. ease Great Britain and Northern Ireland. C. compromise A. Sometime D. devise 8. Some C. Sometimes 14. The retiring teacher was __. for her tireless D. Somestime efforts on behalf of her students. A. commended 20. In Ground Control Approach, the air traffic B. involved controller informs the pilot from the C directed ‘touchdown point. D. paraphrased A. how faris the plane B._ the plane is how far 15. The most exact way known to science ___ the C._ is how far the plane D. age of artifacts Is based on the radioactivity of certain minerals. A. for to determining 8. for determine for determining D. to determining acts cut Inc. & AHIAY @ 744-6250 / rz how far the plane is, To1-70182h. 22. 23 24. ACET 2014 Memorial Day, a holiday set aside to remember in most the dead, is usually celebrated on _ states thirtieth May B._ the thirtieth May C._ the May thirty D. the thirtieth of May > The first transistor was basically a small chip made of germanium onto one surface of which two pointed wire contacts _.. side by side. A. are made 8. were made c.-made D. making Jennifer was surprised to see such ____ walking around carrying at the lavish party for diplomats. ‘A. apretty svelte young European guest ... an ugly angular gray leather bag B. a European pretty young svelte guest ... an angular gray ugly leather bag C._ayoung European pretty svelte guest ... a gray leather ugly angular bag D. a svelte young pretty European guest ... a leather ugly angular gray bag ‘At the antique shop, wouldn't stop bargaining for _____ that has seen better days and, badly needs restoration ‘A, a Chinese middle-aged plump frugal merchant the Filipino mahogany round expensive ottoman 8. a middle-aged frugal Chinese plump merchant ... the round expensive mahogany Filipino ottoman Ca plump middle-aged frugal Chinese merchant ... the mahogany round expensive Filipino ottoman D. a frugal plump middle-aged Chinese merchant mahogany ottoman, the expensive round Filipino ACTS ACHI & ANIA, INC. @ 744-6250} i 25. 26. 27, 28, 29. 30. Set B 1 Groups of tissues, each with their own function, _ in the human body. it makes up the organs they make up the organs make up the organs makes up the organs A B c. D. Each of the radioisotopes produced artificially its own distinct structure. A. have 8. has C. having D. have had No one is admitted to the test site without — identification. Aa B. his c. its D. their Itis generally true that the lower the stock market falls, ‘A. higher the price of gold rises B, the price of gold rises high C._ the higher the price of gold rises D. rises high the price of gold Although it is difficult to be smooth and wet, and a toad rough and dry. ‘A. distinguishing among a frog and a toad B. distinguish a frog and a toad CC. between a frog and a toad to distinguish D. to distinguish between a frog and a toad 1 a frog is more likely __ of the United States from New Hampshire in the north to Virginia in the south, a vast urban region has been defined as a megalopolis, that is, a cluster of cities. A. On the northeastern seaboard B._Itis in the northeastern seaboard C. That the northeastern seaboard D. At the northeastern seaboard 701-701831 33, 34, 35. 36. ACET 2014 Set B 1 Most stores in the Philippines close nine o'clock on weekdays. A. at 8 in c on D. until a mayor, many city governments employ a city manager A. Beside B. Besides C. And D. Also The spring in her step greatly her appearance and made her look A. riveted ... professional B. effected ... lively affected ... sprightly D. favored ... ambulatory haven't seen him in decades; in spite of his age he was still __ and _ A. falling ... old B. dashing ... athletic C. caring ... hopeless D. sullen ... serene Water is ____ that it generally contains dissolved materials in greater or lesser amounts. ‘A. such an excellent solvent B, such excellent a solvent C._ such excellent solvent D. asuch excellent solvent ‘Some observers believe that an emphasis on has damaged the traditional spirit of societal unity and harmony. A. individualism 8. tranquility C exercise D._syllogisms ACTS ACHI & AHIA, INC @ 744-6250) Ta 37. 38. 39. 40. The council of ministers .___. the spread of Violence. A. lamented—sensible 8. denounced—senile C. deplored—neediess D. dismissed—senseless Although he was known as a_____ old miser, his _ gifts to charity were always anonymous grasping—tasteless spendthrift—gracious gregarious—selfish penurious—generous The behavior of the small children their teacher. A. unruly—distended B._ polite—rattled C._ unchanged—surprised D. offensive—disappointed It is the recommendation of many p3ychologists to associate words and remember names. that learner should use mental images a learner to use mental images mental images are used that a learner use mental images ener] 20 70181 ACET 2014 - Set B 1 PARAGRAPH COMPLETION Directions: Each paragraph below has five bianks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the paragraph as a whole. 45. genuinely Indescribably doubtfully fallaciously poe Friday, July 13, will be a National Day of Remembrance in honor of Rodolfo Quizon Sr., better known as Dolphy. President Benigno Aquino Ill signed Proclamation No. 433 on Thursday evening “in __-(41)__. of how the nation deeply feels about the passing of Dolphy.” Aquino said in the proclamation “that every .__(42)___ that Dolphy marked in a career that spanned decades, raised the standards of the entertainment industry, and strengthened our cultural identity, giving __(43) look up to.” The President also praised Dolphy as (44) _, saying the comedian helped people out of jeep-rooted recognition of the promise within his (45)... generous heart.” aspirants an example to fellowmen and a .. a discussion recognition denouncement ‘empowerment pope 42. heartache destruction milestone obstacle poe> 43, few unrecognizable innumerable indistinguishable gneP 44, egotist benevolent naturalist philanthropist one ACTS ACHI & AHIA ne Fly over Manila come .__(46)___ and you'll be greeted by millions of twinkling lights from the window of a plane, Miles upon miles of city and suburb are lit up with the yellow glow of fluorescent bulbs, street lamps along major .__(47)._., hundreds of glass buildings in the‘heart of the business district glowing from within, and (48)... establishments selling their wares by neon signs and flashing bulbs. Yet only a few hundred kilometers away, an eight-year-old boy in the small town of Pola studies his Panitikan aided with nothing but a kerosene lamp. It's 7pm, and his day is over. In the world, 1.5 billion people live in complete darkness come nightfall after-hours In the Philippines alone, 3. million households have absolutely no access to the ---(49)._ that supply light and electricity within their homes. Three companies are trying to make a dent in this (50) by bringing not just tight, but empowerment where it is needed most. 46. morning afternoon nightfall noontime one 47. valleys mountains sea sides thoroughfares goe> 48, tawdry dilapidated abstruse ooep blinding @ 744-6250 ) 701-7018 Ts1 ACET 2014 - Set B 1 49. 54, Upon reading Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain, A. power grids A 8. power ups fone begins to understand the valué of your C. power cities 8 c D. power puffs common sense. NO ERROR D 50. A. equality 55. ILwas her who represented her countey in the 8. disparity A C._simitarity United Nations and later became ambassador to D. idiosyncrasy 8 C the United States. NO ERROR, SPOT THE ERROR D Directions: Each sentence contains either a single error or no error. Parts of each sentence are underlined and lettered. Decide which underlined part contains the error and mark its letter on your answer sheet. No sentence contains more than one error. 51. The cross-eyed Burmese white panther—a species A native to the deepest forest of Southeast Asia and sought as a trophy by wildlife hunters who shoot 8 the massive, myopic beasts using 12-gauge shotguns and assault rifles—are rapidly nearing c NNO-ERROR. D extinction, 52. The information officer at the bank told his A customers that there was several different kinds B of checking accounts available. NO ERROR. c D 53. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for A admission to the Industrial Engineering Department 8 were eligible for scholarships. NO ERROR, c D ACTS ACHI & AHIA, INC 56. Though usually a calm person, Aaron's patience A 8 was tried more than once by his son's c uncontrollable behavior. NO ERROR. D 57. Even though a person has drank too much the A right before, the counselors will try to convince 8 him or her to sober up and stop drinking again. c NO ERROR, D 58, The first task to accomplish when drafting an A application essay is formulating an outline that 8 lists all the things you want to say. NO ERROR, c D 59. Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass as a tribute to the A Civil War soldiers who had laid on the battlefields 8 and who he had seen while serving as an army c nurse. NO ERROR. D @ 744-6250 / 701-70181 ACET 2014 - Set B 1 60, The duties of the secretary include to take the 67. For the first time in.the history of the country, A A minutes, mailing the correspondence, and calling” the person which was recommended by the 8 B the members before meetings. NO ERROR. president to replace a retiring judge in Supreme c D c Court, is a woman. NO ERROR. 61. The value of the Philippine peso declines as the D A 8 rate of inflation raises. NO ERROR 68. In order for one to achieve the desired results in c D A this experiment, itis necessary that he works as 62. Asearlyas the twelfth century, young boys in ? 8 A B fastly as possible. NO ERROR. England enjoyed playing football. NO ERROR. c D c D 69. Two of the players from the PEA has been chosen 63. The differential attractions between the sun and A 8 * to participate in the All Star game. NO ERROR the moon have a direct effect of the rising and c D 8 c filing of TRS Bath 70. Whoever inspected this mobile phone should have ana A put theic identification number on the box. 64. Before TV, the common man seldom never had Boc A NO ERROR, the opportunity to see and hear his leaders D 8 express their views. NO ERROR, 71. Not one in one hundred children exposed to the c D A disease ate likely to develop symptoms of 65. The World Almanacis interesting, informative, 8 c A NO ERROR, and it is easy to read. NO ERROR. . BC D 72. Because of the movement of the glaciers, 66. Durina the Philippine Revolution, Melchora A fh the form of the Great Lakes was very slow, ‘Aquino, who operates a store, gave medical 8 c 2 NO ERROR, attention to the revolutionaries. NO ERROR, D c D 73, The touch screen device costs twice as much as A 8 last years model. NO ERROR c D ACTS ACM @ ANIA, INC, @ 744-6250 ) 701-7018 71 ACET 2014 - Set B 1 74. A secret cache of personal journals that was owned by Finnbar Brenneisen, the renowned antisocial billionaire known as much for his A eccentric behavior as for his extraordinary philanthropy, ace about to be published. 8 c NO ERROR. . 75. The media has always portrayed the president too A B positively. NO ERROR, c D 76. The bell signaling the end of the first period rang A loud, interrupting the professor's closing B c ‘comments. NO ERROR. D 77. When you finally decide upon the career you wish A to take for the rest of your life, a person should B be sure that you have made a choice that will c bring you as much personal gratification as possible. NO ERROR, D 78. The Chinese were the first and large ethnic group A to. work on the construction of the trans: B c continental railroad system. NO ERROR, > 79. The thief who was running down the street 80. Rosie O'Donnell, a stand-up comedienne A and who has written a book of jokes for children, 8 has now made a name for herself as the host of a daytime talk show, NO ERROR. c D 81. The rest of the stockholders will receive their A reports in the mail along with a copy of today's 8 c proceedings. NO ERROR, D 82. Although the influence of television on people's buying proclivities have been studied by many A psychologists, no one has found exactly what the B Influence has been. NO ERROR. c D 83. The registrar has required that each student and A teacher sign their name on the grade sheet before 8 c submitting it. NO ERROR. D 84, Between you and |, the whole event was really an A B extravagant affair, | thought. NO ERROR, c D 85. The literature professor, whom I think was the A best teacher I ever had, told us that he had served 8 A overseas during World War I, NO ERROR. very rapidly turned the corner and ran into a c D B c police who was chasing after him. NO ERROR, D ACTS ACHI @ ANIA, INC. @ 744-6250 / 701-7018 Te4 ACET 2014 86. The panel is deciding now which of the many A 8 applicants for the teaching position are going to c be hired. NO ERROR. D 87. The president, with his wife and daughters, ace A returning from a brief vacation at Sun Valley in 8 order to attend a press conference this afternoon c NO ERROR, Dd ‘88, Dairying is concerned not only with the A production of milk, but with the manufacture of 8 milk products such as butter and cheese. NO ERROR, c D 89, The more the relative humidity rises, the worst A 8 the heat affects us. NO ERROR. c D - Set B 1 ‘SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT Directions: Parts of the given sentence are underlined. Select the version which shows the most effective and unambiguous expression of grammar. 91. The humpback whale, once endangered, has made such a dramatic comeback that the government is considering removing them from the list of endangered species ‘A. is considering removing them from the list of endangered species B. has considered removing it from the list of endangered species C._ is considering the removal of it from the list of endangered species . is considering removing the eagle from the list of endangered species 92. The recent earthquake in the Visayas was of such devastating magnitude that the country had no choice but to accept help-from many other countries, including those with which they had less than friendly relations. A. including those with which they had less than friendly relations 8. including those with which it had less than friendly relations ._ including the countries-that they have 90, Those of us who eat alot of fatty food should unfenely reton wih i D. even from those countries that it has less hrave their cholesteral level checked reaulari. ficndhr eine’ ath 8 c NO ERROR. D ACTS ACHI & AWIA, INC. @ 744-6250 ) 701-7018 Ts93, 94, ACET 2014 Studies show that smaller class size, passionate teachers, and a safe environment are connected to better academic performance, although this does not imply a causal relationship. ‘A, smaller class size, passionate teachers, and a safe environment are connected to better academic performance, although this does rot imply B_ smaller class sizes, passionate teachers and safe environments are connected to better academic performance, although this does not imply C._ smaller class size, passionate teachers, and a safe environment are connected to better academic performance, although this correlation does not imply D. small class sizes, more passionate teachers, and safe environments are connected to better academic performance, although it does not imply Doctors warn that those w have a risk to develop diabetes by the time they reach middle age. A. those who are overweight have a risk to develop diabetes by the time they reach middle age B. those that are overweight are at risk of developing diabetes at the time they reach middle age C. overweight people are risked by developing diabetes by the time they reach middle age D. overweight people are at risk of developing diabetes by the time they reach middle age 19 are_overweight ACTS ACHI & AHIA, INC. B 744-6250 / rio 95 96. Set B il Black holes, collapsed stars whose massive gravitational: pull traps light, are_invisible to telescopes but have been d by sighting the swirling eddies of gas being swallowed by the black holes. A. are invisible to telescopes but have been detected by sighting 8. is Invisible to telescopes but detectable by sighting . are invisible to telescopes but detectable by the sight of D. are invisible to telescopes but were detected by the sight of, erect ‘The findings of two unrelated researches back the idea that dolphins may share certain cognitive abilities with humans and great apes; the researches indicate that dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in-mirrors ~ an ability that is often considered a sign of self-awareness _- and to grasp spontaneously the mood or ‘intention of humans. A. dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in mirrors ~ an ability that is often considered a sign of self-awareness = and to grasp spontaneously B, dolphins’ ability to recognize themselves in mirrors - an ability that is often considered a sign of self-awareness - and of spontaneously grasping . dolphins are capable of recognizing themselves in mirrors ~ an ability that is. often considered a sign of self-awareness ~ and of spontaneously grasping D. dolphins have the ability of recognizing themselves in mirrors - an ability that is often considered as a sign of self awareness ~ and spontaneously grasping current 701-7018ACET 2014 - Set B 1 97, 98. Environmentalists show that much of the increase in levels of dangerous _ mercury consum« locals is due high concentrations of the element in tuna and other fish: ‘A. much of the increase in levels of dangerous mercury consumed by locals is due to high concentrations B._much of the increases in dangerous levels, of mercury that locals consumeare due to high concentrations . many of the increase in dangerous levels of mercury consumed by locals isdue to high concentrations 1. many of the levels of increase in dangerous mercury consumed by localsare due to a high concentration Until recently, athletes who had received compensation for any activity that has a link to their _athletic_prowess is barred from the Olympics, A. that has a link to their athletic prowess is 8. with links to their athletic prowess has been CC. with a link to their athletic prowess is to be D. linked to their athletic prowess were ACTS ACHI @ AHIA, INC @ 744-6250 / Tir 99. When the compact disc first became commercially available, record companies packaged the discs in Intricate boxes because they feared consumers would have found the packaging of traditional records more attractive. ‘A. they feared consumers would have found the packaging of traditional records B._ they feared consumers will find the packaging of traditional records CC. the companies had feared consumers would have found the traditional recordpackaging D. the companies feared that consumers would find the packaging of traditional records 100. Although early novels first appeared as serials in newspapers and magazines, by the late eighteenth century they had been published as stand-alonebooks. A. by the late elghteenth century. they had been published B. by the late eighteenth century they were published C._ by the late eighteenth century they were being published D._ by the time of the late eighteenth century they were published 701-7018