PRACTICE 51

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.
1: More and more people are standing out against race discrimination.
A. raising hands to B. standing up for C. putting hands up D. putting up with
2: I don’t think she will share her feelings with you. She’s a reserved person.
A. shameful B. sociable C. shy D. talkative
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.
3:A. immediate B. eliminate C. productive D. economics
4:A. intervene B. notify C. subsidies D. measures
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 following questions.
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. These people say that because of the
Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or
teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools. In fact,
we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better - not to eliminate them. We
should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and
even corporations.
Corporations ought to create learning programs for schools in their area of expertise. Independent experts
could give talks on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programming
about things students are actually studying in schools. Laboratories could set up websites to demonstrate
new technology so students could view it on the Internet.
Is this just a dream? No. Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen. Blacksburg,
Virginia, is one of them. Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at
school, and in the office. Businesses provide programs for the schools and the community. The schools
provide computer labs for people at home. Because everyone has Internet access, older people participate as
much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones.
How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think
about. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will all learn
something in the process.
5: The future schools should be.........
A. for all young international people
B. for old people only
C. linked to all the capital cities the world over
D. linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations
6: Which of the following statements is TRUE about Blacksburg?
A. It’s the school with new technology.
B. It’s the city where there are no teachers.
C. It’s the biggest library.
D. It’s a city in Virginia where learning can take place at home, at school, and in offices.
7: How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future?
A. pessimistic B. positive C. indifferent D. depressed
8: According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools EXCEPT.........
A. corporations should get involved
B. everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones
C. new technology will change the way we learn
D. new technology will replace teachers completely
9: It can be inferred from passage that.........
A. New technology will replace schools B. Schools are not necessary
C. A and C D. Schools are still necessary
10: The word eliminate is closest in meaning to.........
A. damage B. lessen C. abolish D. remove
11: The word expertise is closest in meaning to.........
A. higher learning for experts B. higher education
 C. doing scientific research D. knowledge and skill of high level
12: What is the best title for this passage?
A. Schools For The Future B. Schools And Technology
C. Schools On Line D. Schools For Everyone
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.
13: They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.
A. disagreed B. felt like C. despised D. felt doubtful
14: "Do you think you might be in line for promotion, then?" ~ "No, it's just wishful thinking."
A. hopeless thing B. imagination C. insensible thing D. groundless
rumour
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.
15:A. wicked B. looked C. crooked D. naked
16:A. worse B. born C. torn D. form
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
17: ~ A: "Would you mind not playing loud music early on Sunday mornings?" ~ B: ".............."
A. Of course. Sorry about that, I didn’t know it was a problem.
B. Oh, would you? Thanks, that would be great!
C. No. we're having a party. Will you come?
D. Oh, don’t worry about it. It didn’t wake us up.
18: ~ A: ".............." ~ B: "Sure, why not?"
A. Let me take a look at that printer problem for you. B. Would you like me to fix that for you?
C. Shall I fetch you some coffee? D. Would you help me sort this problem out,
please?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
19: Please remind me that I should not spend more money than.......we have decided to spend.
A. which B. this C. what D. it
20: Jerry continued to be denied a promotion despite........
A. he had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill.
B. had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill.
C. of having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill.
D. having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill.
21: The final game attracted a crowd of over 50,000........
A. audience B. spectators C. viewers D. lookers-on
22: I don’t think she will share her feelings with you. She’s a........person.
A. talkative B. reserved C. confident D. sociable
23: The kids are out late, so of course she’s........to worry.
A. bound B. able C. possible D. likely
24: The UN peace-keeping........has arrived in the capital.
A. organization B. message C. mission D. agency
25: We’re full of........for all your hard work.
A. facility B. admiration C. determination D. competition
26: 500 penguins were among the........of an oil spill.
A. results B. catastrophes C. victims D. sufferings
27: No shop can be completely.......against thefts.
A. close-knit B. secure C. happy D. confident
28: She said that she was optimistic........the future of the company.
A. for B. of C. about D. with
29: Take the unbrella with you.......it rains on the way home.
A. if B. in case C. because D. whenever
30: Hardly had I turned my back.......a stone was thrown at me.
A. as B. then C. when D. than
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.
31: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
A. Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
B. Informing you that your application hasn’t been successful is our regret.
C. Much to our regret to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
D. We regret informing you that your application has not been successful.
32: If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
A. The sooner can we solve the problem the betterwill it be for all concerned.
B. The sooner we can solve the problem the better it will be for all concerned.
C. The sooner we can solve the problem the better it will be for all the things which are concerned.
D. The sooner we can solve the problem it will be the better for all concerned.
33: According to his arrangement, an iPad will be provided for every child under ten.
A. He has arranged for every child under ten be provided with an iPad.
B. He has arranged for every child under ten to be provided with an iPad.
C. He has arranged that every child under ten to be provided with an iPad.
D. He has arranged for every child under ten is provided with an iPad.
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.
Students read for a ...(34)... of reasons, but probably the most important reason students read is to gain
academic knowledge. Their goal is to learn and remember what they read. To be successful, they must ...
(35)... certain reading skills. Successful readers identify and mark important information. There are a
number of reasons why marking is a good reading habit. First, it increases concentration and alertness.
Second, it improves reading ability. While marking, readers are actively ...(36)... for the key information.
Finally, it helps readers remember ...(37)... they have read. They are putting the information into memory
when they physically circle, underline, or mark it in some way. Readers are making the information their ...
(38)....
34:A. group B. purpose C. list D. variety
35:A. raise B. improve C. increase D. develop
36:A. searching B. waiting C. finding D. seeking
37:A. how B. what C. that D. why
38:A. own B. gain C. ability D. skills
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 following questions.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF PANDAS
Giant pandas, found only in China, are one of üie worlds nwst endangered species. There are only about
1600 left in the wild and another 200 in captivity. The female panda has an average of only about 7 cubs
(baby pandas) in her lifetime. This is why it is extremely important that we protect these beautiful animals.
In April 2006, a four-year-old male panda called Xiang Xiang was released into the wild. He was the first
panda bom in captivity to be set free. This was more than 40 years after the birth of the first giant panda in
captivity. Xiang Xiang, whose name means ‘lucky’, has a radio collar so scientists can follow his
movements. When released, he barked like an angry dog and ran towards photographers before heading into
the forest! Xiang Xiang began training to be a wild panda from the age of two. He was raised at the Panda
Centre in the Wolong Nature Reserve, where more than a hundred pandas live (more than half of the pandas
in captivity!). Xiang Xiang's habitat training began in a five-acre open space. He later went to a much larger
area that was more like a natural panda habitat. There, Xiang Xiang learned to build a place to live and to eat
bamboo. He started to become aggressive towards humans and make noises like a wild panda. Also, his
health improved and he began to have more energy.
The area around the Wolong Nature Reserve is the largest giant panda habitat in the world. Scientists will
work out how many more pandas can live in this area, then they will release that number into the wild.
Xiang Xiang was released into the western end of the Wolong Nature Reserve. There, he may meet other
pandas. However, will they befriend him or not? If they do, then in the future pandas will be released in
eight or ten different locations. The plan is to double the number of pandas in the wild by releasing around
15 each year.
 Conservationalists hope many more pandas like Xiang Xiang will be released back into their natural
habitat. However, the giant panda's habitat has been shrinking more and more due to deforestation for wood
and farming. This is the greatest threat of all to pandas. For this reason, the Chinese government has decided
to protect 28 natural areas. They have also set up centres like the Chengdu Research Base. This research
base started with six pandas whose habitat had been destroyed. Today it has 33 and they plan to reintroduce
some of them to the wild in the future.
It is important to breed pandas and to release them into the wild. However, protecting their habitat is the
most important step. This is the only way to make sure they survive.
39: The radio collar...
A. makes Xiang Xiang bark. B. takes photographs.
C. tells scientists where Xiang Xiang is. D. plays music,
40: Xiang Xiang was the first panda…..
A. that lived in the forest. B. born in captivity, then released into the wild.
C. released after 40 years in captivity. D. not born in the wild.
41: Which of the following can you not find at the Panda Centre?
A. Open spaces B. Wild pandas C. Bamboo D. Over 100 pandas
42: The greatest danger to pandas is......
A. the Chinese government's measures
B. farming.
C. decreasing habitats.
D. conservationalists.
43: Scientists at Wolong Nature Reserve will.....
A. take more pandas into captivity.
B. move pandas out of the area.
C. reduce panda numbers.
D. release a certain number of pandas.
44: The Chengdu Research Base…..
A. has a lot more pandas than when it was first opened.
B. only has 6 pandas.
C. is a natural environment for pandas.
D. has 28 safe areas for pandas,
45: The word “befriend” means......
A. make friends with B. be friendly towards C. have more friends D. co-exist
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.
46: Peter’s mother told her son don’t leave the house until she got back.
A. got back B. told C. until D. don’t
47: When she heard the news she got so a shock that she dropped her glass.
A. news B. so C. heard D. that
48: The elder the children are the more their parents expect from.
A. elder B. are C. expect D. more
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.
49: His schoolbag is too full. The zip fastener cannot close properly.
A. His schoolbag is so full that the zip fastener closes properly.
B. Although his schoolbag is so full, ne can close the zip fastener.
C. His schoolbag is too for the zip fastener to close properly
D. His schoolbag is so full that the zip fastener can close properly.
50: I couldn't concentrate fully. The machine made too much noise.
A. The machine's noise prevented my concentrating fully.
B. The machine was noisy to make me unable to concentrate fully.
C. The noise from the machine made it hard for me to concentrate fully.
D. The noise machine stopped me to concentrate fully.