WDE SO 105 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions, 1. A. owl B. howl C. fowl D. bow! 2. A. day B. take C. mayor D. lace 3. A. laugh B. caught C. bought D. fought Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 4. A. interpret B. internal C. interior D. interval 5. A.document —B. fountain —C. maintain _—D.. resident Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 6. It is an economic principle that when there is demand and not __ supply, prices will rise. A. so many = enough B, few ~ plenty of C. no ~ many D. a lot of- much 7. I'm not sure this material will retain its color, so I'd recommend you to hand-wash it first. A. whether B. when C. which D. why 8. I could never sympathise with only criticised other people’s work. A. such a persons who B, such persons who C. such persons that D. persons who 9. I saw several buildings, _ were damaged by the earthquake. A. all of whom B. most of them C. most of which D. none of which 10. According to a movie ___I read in the paper, the film we're going to see is pretty good. A. report B. review C. survey D. summary 11. I suggest adopting Mark’s proposal, as it seems to be risky of the two. A. the most B. the less C. ‘the fewest D. the least 12. I'll allow you to go to the park you come home before it gets dark. A. even if B. in case C. as long as D. unless13. Your son should stay in bed for a few days, Mrs. Wilson; , his condition will get worse. A. only if B. however C. as if D. otherwise 14. My mother always told me that I should the things I believe in, regardless of how others perceive them. A. put up with B, get along with C. come up to D, stand up for 15. Because I hate my shoes, I've bought a pair without any laces. A.wearingon B. tryingout —_—_C. doing up D. pulling over 16. Quite a few people never quite their fear of flying. A. decrease B. overcome C. overpower _D.. relieve 17. Most of the tenants who in our apartment building are students. A. establish B. rent C. reside D. set 18. My teacher always me on the back whenever I do good work. A. hands B. hits C. pats D. places 19. My uncle John has away large sums of money to charity. A. donated B. given C. promised D. taken 20. Because we hadn't booked in advance, we had trouble finding accommodation. A. evening B. immediate C. right D. suitable 21.?'m sorry I missed the meeting; it completely slipped my mind. A. absolutely _B. gradually C. namely D. terribly 22. We've so much time and effort to our restaurant that I'm sure it will succeed. A. combined _B. devoted C. invested D. reserved 23, Although I made going to get hired. impression during my job interview, I don’t think I'm A.afavorable B.apossible ——_C. a successful D. an important 24, Mary is both athlete and a very good student. A. an advanced B. an approved C. an outstanding D. a workable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 25. An elderly woman in a nearby farm house heard a car stop, an unusual occurrence in so remote an area. A automatic —_B. distant C. savage D. mean26. She had no idea what made him angry one minute and jovial the next. A. incredulous B, merry C. revolting D. dizzy 27. Who can predict his comings and goings? A. foretell B. decide C. prevent D. discover Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 28. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere. (a) (B) (c) (D) 29. Venus approaches the Earth more closely than any other planet is. (A) (B) (c) (D) 30. Robert Frost was not well known as a poet until he reached the forties. (A) (B) () () 31. The amounts of oxygen and nitrogen in the air almost always remain stable, (a) (B) but the amount of water vapor vary considerably. () (D) 32. The deadbolt is the best lock for entry doors because it is not only (A) (8) (c) inexpensive but installation is easy. (D) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42. SURINAME ‘The Republic of Suriname shares a border with Brazil and is the smallest country in South America. It has (33) inhabitants, less than half a million. Suriname used to be part of the Dutch Republic and many famous football players, such as Frank Rijkaard and Ruud Gullit, come from Surinamese families and have (34) ____ land and homes there. It has been developing as a tourist (35) for a number of years, particularly its (36) regions on the Atlantic Ocean and the capital, Paramaribo. The picturesque city of Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lovely old buildings and parks to stroll and relax in for a few hours. Visitors to Suriname should not miss the New Years Eve celebrations, which start in the morning and are full of dancing, music and street parties. At midnight, people light red firecracker ribbons in every town square, which is an impressive (37) _____. In addition, Suriname10 (38) a wide range of (39) plant and animal life in its largely (40) —_ Amazonian rainforest. At the moment, approximately 30% of the country is protected by law as nature reserves. However, some people (41) __ tourism as having a negative effect on traditional ways of life and would like the governments environmental (42) to protect the country’s natural heritage. 33. A. few B. little c. any D. alittle 34. A. managed B. approached C. purchased D. modifier 35. A.destination _B. budget C. space D. sight 36. A.convenient _B. coastal C. active D. corporate 37. A. decor B, request C. wonder D. spectacle 38. A. features B. corresponds _C. browses D. considers 39. A. all-inclusive B. remarkable _—_C. valid D. temporary 40. A. gentle B. spare C. untouched _D. plain 41. A. take B. think C. believe D. see 42. A. resources B. policies C. privacy D. counselling Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 43. In 1989, the Soviet Union decided to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan A. reduce B. increase C. advance D. retreat 44. It is important for a teacher to be totally impartial when determining which students will pass or fail. A. hostile B. biased C. dislike D. worried Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides, Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters.15 Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity. Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can therefore 20 prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe 25 experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters 30 high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 45. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses A. tidal waves B. tides C. storm surges D. underwater earthquakes 46. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that __. A. they are the same as tsunamis B, they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides C. this terminology is not used by the scientific community D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 47. The word “displaced” in line 9 is closest in meaning to 2 A. located B. not pleased C. filtered D. moved 48. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis__. A, cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D. are often identified by ships on the ocean 49. In line 13, water that is “shallow” is not__ . A, clear B. deep C. tidal D. coastal 50. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to___. A. arrive without warning B. come from greater distances C. be less of a problem D. originate in Alaska51. The possessive “their” in line 23 refers to a A. the Hawaiian Islands B, thousands of miles C. these tsunamis D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 52. A ‘calamitous’ tsunami, in line 25, is one that is A. expected B. extremely calm C. at fault 53. From the expression “on record’ in line 27, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano ___- A. occurred before efficient records were kept B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon C. was filmed as it was happening D. might not be the greatest tsunami ever D. disastrous 54. The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano A. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel B. was far more destructive close to the source than far away C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands D. resulted in little damage Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64. LIFE ON SATURN’S MOON? In 2008, a fountain of water vapor was discovered coming from the planet Saturn’s moon Enceladus, and it has intrigued scientists ever since. An analysis of data recently collected by the Cassini spacecraft now shows that the water in the fountain is full of organic molecules, and may increase the possibility of life in the Saturn system. Experts are not entirely clear how life actually begins, but they guess it requires chemicals like those detected by the Cassini: a little water, and some unknown “spark.” It seems that this new information contains enough new data to really stir up previous ideas about life in space. Cassini made its observations during a high-speed pass 30 miles above Enceladus, and recorded the highest temperatures yet detected on the icy moon’s southern pole. What this means is that Enceladus’ surface temperatures may be higher than previously thought. It is still awfully cold, but the higher surface temperature means that it has to be even warmer under the surface of that ice, and raises the possibility of water below. The surprising thing is that the chemistry of Enceladus - what’s coming out from inside ~ is similar to that of a comet. However, Enceladus is not a comet. In fact, it is very different from a comet. Comets have tails and orbit the SUMi Enceladus does not have a tail, and it orbits Saturn. Enceladus’ activity § powered by internal heat, while comet activity is powered by sunlight.It appears that in addition to carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other compound ~ organic molecules from gases such as methane, propane, acetylene, and formaldehyde - were detected in Enceladus’ icy fountains, Enceladus’ mixture is like carbonated water with an essence of natural gas Many scientists are now saying that the moon Enceladus could be one of the most important and staggering places in the solar system. Many believe that all the ingredients for life could be present just below the rough surface of Enceladus. Enceladus has warmth, water, and organic chemicals—the three basic requirements to provide a minimum for the origin of life. There is one catch, however: still more data is needed to verify that liquid water, a key element to the origin of life, exists on the moon, rather than just steam. At this point, there is still no evidence that Enceladus contains liquid water. Likewise, even if it is confirmed, we still do not know if that water may be a habitat for life. However, future exploration by the Cassini plans to focus on just those questions. With five more journeys planned for the next two years, the proof of celestial company may just be closer than we ever thought possible. a fountain of water vapor suéi hoi nuéo; to intrigue gay thich thd; organic molecule phan tl hiru co; celestial company ngvoi ban ddng hanh gitra vo try 55. What did scientists discover in 2005? A. Anew moon in the Saturn system B. Water on Saturn C. Steam coming from one of Saturn’s moons D, Live molecules on Enceladus 56. In paragraph 2, it can be inferred that the Cassini spacecraft has___ A. provided significant new data in the search for life in outer space B. proven that previous theories about life in space are wrong C. revealed the substances needed for life to form in space D. made scientists feel more certain about the existence of life in space 57. All of the following are true about the recent Cassini observations except__. A. it recorded temperatures below the icy surface of Enceladus B. it came as close as 30 miles from the surface of Enceladus C. it recorded the highest temperatures yet observed on Enceladus D. it did not discover water below the surface of the southern pole of Enceladus 58. Which of the following is most surprising to scientists about Enceladus? A. It is actually a comet, not a moon.B. It is not powered by sunlight. C. It does not have a tail. D, The chemical makeup is like a comet’s. 59. The steam coming from Enceladus seems to be the most similar to___ A. carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide: B, methane, propane, acetylene, and formaldehyde C. organic water molecules D. carbonated water and natural gas 60. Where do scientists most likely expect to find evidence of life on Enceladus in the future? A. Around its southern pole B. Under its rough surface C. In its water vapor D. Throughout the Saturn system 61, Which key life-giving ingredient still hasn’t been discovered on Enceladus? ‘A. Water vapor B. Liquid water Cc. Warmth D. Organic chemicals 62. In the last paragraph, the word ‘habitat’ is closest in meaning to A. an unusual place B. a workplace C. a natural home D. an outdoor setting 63. In the last paragraph, it can be inferred that__. A. Scientists see further exploration of Enceladus as a high priority. B, Scientists are sure they will find water on Enceladus. C. If water is found, life will be possible on Enceladus. D. Water must be found on Enceladus within two years to continue research. 64. The author’s purpose in writing this article is to A. justify research money spent on exploring Saturn’s moons B. describe recent discoveries that could eventually lead to finding life in space C. persuade politicians to invest more heavily in the space program D. argue that discoveries on Enceladus do not prove that there is life in space SECTION B. |. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Somebody needs to translate this document into English for us. We need 2. Please don’t use the shower after midnight. Would you mind 3. lagree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job. Despite .. aThe residents get very angry when bicycles are left in the hallway. The residents all wish bicycles ..... “John shouldn’t have behaved so badly,” said Janet. Janet objected In about 140 words, write a paragraph about this topic: If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? -- THE END ~~