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Mock Test 196
Mock Test 196
Mock Test 196
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The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of
energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import. "All that
has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr. Peters said.
Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in
programs designed to make their energy systems greener. While it is possible, the new numbers
suggest they have had little effect so far.
(Source: www.nytimes.com)
Question 37: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for________
of the increase in total emissions.
A. more than half B. over 4 percent C. only about 7 percent D. one-third
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development.
B. Emissions in the United States dropped by about 7 percent in 2010.
C. There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions.
D. Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels.
Question 39: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. the possible climate change in future decades
B. an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project
C. the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions
D. the main harm of greenhouse gases
Question 40: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to________.
A. related B. unsolved C. pressing D. needful
Question 41: According to Glen P. Peters, we can learn that________.
A. rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions
B. some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions
C. the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans
D. human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years
Question 42: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same
as________.
A. To all intents and purposes B. Judging from what can be seen
C. Just the tip of the iceberg D. Not thought about deeply or thoroughly
Question 43: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because________.
A. It Is not the best way to solve such problems
B. they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs
C. they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions
D. it would probably harm human welfare in the long run
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 44: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: "............"
A. Don't worry, I didn't bother. B. It was nothing, really.
C. Why not? I was happy. D. It was a very good thing.
Question 45: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: "............."
A. Not mention it. B. It's no matter to me.
C. No, not in the least. D. You are welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one.
A. However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several.
B. Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect.
C. A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects.
D. The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease.
Question 47: Most politicians think about fulfilling their earlier promises only in an election year.
A. When an election comes, some politicians forget to fulfill their responsibilities.
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B. When politicians have fulfilled their promises, they want to hold an election.
C. It Is not until the election year that most politicians pretend to fulfill their commitment,
but do nothing.
D. Many politicians don't seem to remember to keep their earlier promises until the
elections approach.
Question 48: "If you touch my iPad again, I'll tell mother," said my elder brother.
A. My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his iPad again Is unallowed.
B. My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his iPad again.
C. My elder brother said that he would tell mother if I touched his iPad again.
D. My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his iPad again.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: I think my hair looks fine. My mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
A. Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine.
B. I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
C. I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
D. Not only do I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more
brushing.
Question 50: We can protect the world in which we live. We, for example, can grow more trees and
recycle rubbish.
A. We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish.
B. We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish.
C. We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle
rubbish.
D. We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling
rubbish.
_________THE END_________
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