Name: __________ TEST NUMBER TWENTY-TWO Marks: /

STRESS:
Question 1. A. reduce B. impress C. technique D. finish
Question 2. A. enthusiast B. preferential C. participant D. particular
PRONUNCIATION:
Question 3. A. coach B. goat C. toad D. broad
Question 4. A. exclaim B. influx C. excavate D. exaggerate
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Question 5. He has been in ______ ever since he was convicted of taking bribes.
A. disregard B. reproach C. shame D. disgrace
Question 6. They _______ tired now because they _________ in the garden since 8 o‟clock.
A. are / worked B. were / were working C. are / have been working D. were / worked
Question 7. One danger is in _____ radioactive wastes which are produced during nuclear reactions.
A. taking care of B. getting rid of C. making use of D. consisting of
Question 8. The politician tried to arouse the crowd, but most of them were ____ to his arguments.
A. indifferent B. careless C. dead D. closed
Question 9. You _________ Tom yesterday. He‟s been away on business for a week now.
A. mustn‟t have seen B. could not have seen C. may have not seen D. can‟t have seen
Question 10. He was the last man _________ the ship.
A. who leave B. to leave C. leaving D. left
Question 11. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _________.
A. expectation B. expected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
Question 12. I must tell you about my _________ when I first arrived in London.
A. incidents B. happenings C. experiences D. events
Question 13. The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly _________ atmosphere.
A. hostile B. offensive C. rude D. abrupt
Question 14. We have bought some _________.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
Question 15. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________.
A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and peace
Question 16. I _________ to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back B. dropped in C. dropped out D. dropped off
Question 17: Hurry up if you want to buy something because there is ____________ left.
A. hardly something B. a great deal C hardly anything D. hardly little
Question 18. I would sooner you _______ your phone in the meeting
A. shouldn‟t have used B. shouldn‟t use C. not to use D. didn‟t use
Choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 19. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. publicly said B. openly criticized C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Question 20. The new policy will help generate more jobs.
A. bring out B. form C. produce D. terminate
Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 21. : Kim: “Can I use your motorbike this evening?” Linda: “________”
A. of course, you can B. Of course, you might C. Do it if you can D. It‟s my pleasure.
Question 22. A: “During the trip, we can visit some wildlife reserves to see lions and giraffes” . B: “______”
A. That‟s great. How does it work? B. Oh, I see. No problem C. Really? I am so excited D. That was OK at first
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 23. There has been an appreciative drop in the number of unemployed people since the new
government came to power.
Question 24. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non technical language,
and writing correctly.
Question 25. We always have believed that honesty is the best policy in personal as well as professional matters.
CLOZE TEST: (26-30) I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little
suspected that by the end of the trip I'd have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (26) ____ port for a
cyclist's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (27) _____ town
and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who
was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small
islands and various parts of the countryside. In my (28) _____, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with
unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (29) ______. On only my second day, I got into conversation with a
cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we
were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (30) ________ for me to visit her and
her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going and the feeling that this would
turn out to be a wonderful holiday.
Question 26. A. capable B. ready C. favorable D. convenient
Question 27. A. in to B. up ward C. out of D. upon
Question 28. A. information B. experience C. knowledge D. observation
Question 29. A. exception B. difference C. change D. contract
Question 30. A. fixed B. ordered C. settled D. arranged
READING COMPREHENSION (31-37)
We love mobile phones so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly
concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach. We use them to convey our most intimate secrets, yet we
worry that they are a threat to our privacy. We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet
many of us don‟t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services.
Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generations phones and fears
over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies
will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research about users of
mobile phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical communications tool to
become the backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work.
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report says, who
regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity. This is partly because mobiles are seen as being beyond the
control of parents. But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles, especially text messaging
was seen as a way of overcoming shyness. The impact of phones, however, has been local rather than global,
supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a new broader community. Even the
language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area.
Among the most important benefits of using mobiles phones, the report claims, will be a vastly improved mobile
infrastructure, providing gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based
services for users. The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone,
with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and doctors‟ text messages to remind patients of
appointments. There are many possibilities. At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile navigation product was
launched. When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by
voiced, pictures and maps as they drive. In future, these devices will also be able to plan around congestion and
road works in real time. Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of patients by doctors. In
Britain scientists are developing an asthma management solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.
Mobile phones can be used in education. A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones to provide fast
internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and can have no access to
online information. „As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social potential of the vastly
increase,‟ the report argues.
Question 31: What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones?
A. We can‟t live without them. B. We are worried about using them so much.
C. We have contradictory feelings about them. D. We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life.
Question 32: What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. long-term effects B. new mobile technologies C. doubts D. benefits
Question 33: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones?
A. Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones
B. Mobile phones makes romantic communication easier
C. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends.
D. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around
Question 34: Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones?
A. They use text messages more than any other group C. They feel independent when they use them
B. They are more inclined to be late than older people D. They tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters.
B. Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people‟s life.
C. People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicating things that make them uncomfortable.
D. There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones.
Question 36: In what sense has the impact of phones been “local” in paragraph 3?
A. People tend to communicate with people they already know. C. It depends on local dialects.
B. Users generally phone people who live in the same neighborhood. D. The phone networks use different systems.
Question 37: How might mobile phones be used in the future?
A. To give the address of the nearest doctor‟s surgery B. To show bus and train timetables
C. To arrange deliveries D. To cure diseases
Question 1: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because ________.
A. it can suggest the best way to get to a place B. it provides directions orally
C. it tells them which roads are congested D. it shows them how to avoid road works
Question 2: What is the general attitude of the report described here?
A. Manufacturers need to produce better equipment.
B. The government should take over the mobile phone networks.
C. There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome.
D. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications.
Question 3: The word “pronounced” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. obvious B. serious C. voiced D. overwhelmed
READING COMPREHENSION (38-42)
Our carbon footprint is the estimated amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) given off as we go about our daily
lives. While the global average carbon footprint is about 4 metric tons per person each year, Americans contribute
approximately 20 metric tons of greenhouse gas per person each year. Compared to other countries, even those
who use the least amount of energy in the US - for example, a person who lives off the grid - still contribute double
the carbon emissions than the global average per person. And, not surprisingly, a person's carbon footprint
increases in size as his or her income increases. So, the less you spend, the more environmentally friendly you are.
How is it possible that people in the US who live simple lifestyles, e.g., children or the homeless, make such
large contributions to greenhouse gas emissions? The answer is simple: Each US citizen has access to various
basic government services such as firefighting and police departments, road and bridge repair, libraries, jails and
prisons, the military, etc. When these public services are divided equally among the entire US population, it
significantly raises the carbon footprint per person. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, the lowest carbon footprint that can be calculated for a person living in the US is 8.5 metric
tons. And shockingly, this carbon footprint corresponds to a homeless person who sleeps in public shelters and eats
in soup kitchens. While it is admirable to make changes in lifestyle to reduce a carbon footprint, in reality, it is very
difficult to do. The MIT study revealed that a "rebound effect" occurred when someone made an effort to reduce his
or her carbon footprint. Take the example of a person who made the deliberate choice to buy a hybrid car instead of
a large SUV to save money on gas costs. Very often that person would use the money he or she saved to do
something else, e.g., take a long airplane trip. In this ease, just one long airplane trip produces more CO2 emissions
than driving the large SUV for a year. This ends up having a negative impact on a person's carbon footprint by
making it bigger!
Can Americans reduce their carbon footprints? According to the study, it is possible, but it would require
lifestyle changes such as giving up long-distance travel and buying fewer smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players
that have large energy costs to produce and deliver.
The most drastic way to lower the average American's US carbon footprint is to add a CO2 tax on food,
housing, and transportation, and most Americans don't want their taxes raised. Unless we can find a way to reduce
our carbon footprints, the price we may ultimately have to pay is much higher than the amount Americans will ever
have to pay in taxes.
Question 38: The idiom“lives off the grid” is closest in meaning to________.
A. leads an independent life B. does not use public utilities such as water, electricity,…
C. does not pay taxes D. does not have a job
Question 39: A person who lives a simple lifestyle in the US has a high carbon footprint because________.
A. the CO2 footprint calculation is not divided equally among all US citizens.
B. he or she has access to public services paid for by the government.
C. he or she can‟t pay a tax to offset his or her carbon footprint. D. he or she lives off the grid
Question 40: Americans with the lowest carbon footprints are usually________.
A. people who serve as soldiers. B. people who are unemployed.
C. people who have high income D. people who have nowhere to live or eat.
Question 41: The "rebound effect”________.
A. has a positive impact on an individual's carbon footprint.
B. has a negative impact on an individual‟s carbon footprint.
C. has a double effect on an individual's carbon footprint.
D. has no impact on an individual's carbon footprint.
Question 0 The average American's carbon footprint is________.
A. approximately four times the global average carbon footprint per person.
B. approximately eight times more than the global average carbon footprint per person.
C. approximately five times more than the global average carbon footprint per person.
D. approximately double the global average carbon footprint per person.
Question 42: The writer's conclusion is that________.
A. finding a way to reduce the average US citizen's carbon footprint is more important than anything else to all
Americans. B. reducing the US carbon footprint is almost impossible.
C. paying a carbon footprint tax is an easy solution.
D. to reduce the US carbon footprint, taxes should be lowered
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43. The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.
A. decreasing B. reduced C. smaller D. compressing
Question 44. Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.
A. imprisonment B. lock C. detention D. freedom
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Question 45: You________ the locksmith to open the door for you last night before you tried to open it yourself.
A. have had to call B. ought to have called C. had better call D. must call
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. The car was very expensive and he couldn‟t afford it.
A. The car was very expensive so that he couldn‟t buy it. B. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
C. He was rich enough to buy the car. D. He was so poor but he bought the car.
Question 47. “Please send me to a warm climate” Tom said.
A. Tom pleaded with the boss to send him to a warm climate. B. Tom begged the boss to send him to a warm climate.
C. Tom would rather went to a warm climate. D. Tom asked his boss to go to a warm climate.
Question 48. He expected us to offer him the job.
A. We were expected to be offered him the job. B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. He is expected that we should offer him the job. D. He was offered the job without expectation.
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in the following questions.
Question 49. He held the rope with one hand. He stretched it out.
A. The robe is held with one hand then he stretched it out. B. Stretching the robe out, he holds it with one hand.
C. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out. D. He stretched the rope with one hand and held it.
Question 50. The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice. D. The plan is as impractical as it is genius.
THE END OF THE TEST - GOOD LUCK !
1. A. laughs B. mouths C. slopes D. presidents
2. My cousin composed not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals.
3. I enjoy _________ busy. I don‟t like it when there is nothing _________.
A. being / to do B. to be / doing C. to be / to do D. being / doing
4. Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?
A. are they B. aren‟t they C. do they D. don‟t they
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
6. Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles. A. sell B. stop C. hide D. lea ve
7. According to the local newspaper, within a year the party had drastically overhauled its structure.
A. devalued B. established C. appreciated D. improved
8: Most bears spend the winter in a continual state of hibernation
A. condition B. danger C. country D. perception
**OPPOSITE WORDS
9. The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. energetic B. forceful C. half-hearted D. exhausting