UNIT 5.

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TEST 1
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronoagQj differently from the others’.
1. A. finite B. license C. triumph D. rekindle
2. A. magnetic B. matrix C. attitude D. fabulous
3. A. flourish B.couch C. loud D. shout
4. A. insist B. persevere C. persist D. resist
5. A. feather B. thrive C. thorough D. thunder
II. Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
6. Do you think that he is....................of doing the job?
A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited
7. When their first child was bom. they....................for three years.
A. had been married B. had got married C. had married D. got married
8. As the service charge is included ỉn the bill, any further tipping is....................
A. unnecessary B. unforgivable C. unsatisfactory D. unpleasant
9. Children and old people do not take kindly to having their daily .................... upset.
A. habit B. method C. routine D. custom
10. As there was no transport of any kind, he had to make the journey ....................foot.
A. by B. on C. with D. at
11. He wrote his name .................... and carefully at the top of the paper.
A. seriously B. largely C. clearly D. attentively
12 ....................a difficult problem can only be tackled over a period of years,
A. Such B. Such as C. So D. As
13. I....................be most grateful if you could let me have the details as soon as possible.
A- ought to B. intend to C. should D. might
14. It was only....................he told me his surname that I realized we had been to the same school.
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
15. If I would appreciate .................... it a secret.
A. you keeping B. you to keep
C. that you keep D. that you will I keep
16. Drunkenness is .................... for many road accidents.
A. responsible B. guilty C. faulty D. cause
17. For people with hearing difficulties, telephones with volume controls provide the best.....................
A. reply B. response C. solution D. work
18. He refused to give up work, .....................he’d won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though
19. It can take up to three months to..................... a man to do this specialist work,
A. let B. raise C. train D. lead
20. All .....................is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. what is needed B. the things needed C. our needs D. that is needed
21. Centuries of erosion have exposed ..................... rock surfaces in the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona.
A. in a rainbow’s colors B. rainbow-colored
C. colored like a rainbow D. a rainbow’s coloring
22. Several people came forward to congratulate me and.....................me by the hand.
A. held B. grasped C. shook D. picked
23. A person of.....................age may suffer from defects of vision.
A. every B. any C. all D. some
24. Could you.....................me to the nearest mosque, please?
A. position B. indicate C. direct D. aim
25. .....................a true word is spoken in jest.
A. Many B. Very C. So D. Much
26. The left wing of the party prospers.....................the right wing seems to be losing ground.
A. whether B. unless C. until D. while
27. He was at the.....................of his career when he was assassinated.
A. pride B. height C. glamour D. power
28. The child was kidnapped by a notorious.....................of robbers.
A. staff B. crew C. team D. gang
29. He never had much property, and when his house was broken into he had.....................still.
A. a few B. a little C. little D. few
30. There is real concern that food supplies will not be.....................to feed the increasing world population.
A. satisfactory B. equal C. sufficient D. effective

III. Choose the underlined word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs to be corrected.

31. The spinal cord is the main pathway for messages travelling between the brain to the rest of the body.
A B C D
32. Most species of pigeons live in flocks, and many of the flocks consist more than one species.
A B C D
33. Most as a reflex action, I jumped out of bed when I heard a knock on the door.
A B C D
34. While highly prized for symbolizing good luck, the four-leaf clover is rarity found in nature.
A B C D
35. Psychology Today is interesting, informative and it easy to read.
A B C D
36. It is a good idea to be careful in buying or purchasing magazines from salespersons who may come to
A B C D
your door.
37. Nuclear energy, a almost limitless source of power, was harnessed during the mid-1990s.
A B C D
38. Conventional medicine has proved as ineffective, so they are experimenting with a radically different
A B C D
treatment
39. One vitamin pill a day is equivalent for drinking two liters of orange juice.
A B C D
40. Modem art began in second half of the 1800s, after the camera was invented.
A B C D
41. Under no circumstances you are to attempt to fix those broken water pipes in the basement.
A B C D
42. The 6-years-old boy always goes to church with his parents on Sundays.
A B C D
43. As they ripen on the tree, the most olives change slowly from green to black.
A B C D
44. The purpose of the UN, broad speaking, is to maintain peace and security and to encourage respect for
A B C D
human rights.
45. Mushrooms get their food by to cause vegetable matter to decay.
A B C D
IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
When Helen Monahan got a phone call asking her to pick up a friend’s children from school while
collecting her own, she grabbed her coat and headed down the road. It meant leaving home five minutes earlier than
she had intended - but it could also have saved her life. Minutes after she shut the door, a light aircraft crashed onto
her empty house.
 "I am trying not to think what would have happened if I had left home at the normal time," said Mrs.
Monahan. Pilot Donald Campbell also had reason to be thankful. The 52-year-old neurosurgeon walked away from
the wreckage with only minor injuries to his face and head. He had been steering the four-seater Piper Seneca
towards Shoreham Airport in West Sussex when the twin engines cut out.
It plunged and clipped a railway bridge, before ploughing through the roof of the $150.000 three-bedroom
house in the town of Shoreham-by-Sea. It toppled into the back garden, which was strewn with children’s toys. Mrs.
Monahan, 36, said, "It looks like something out of a film set. The tail of the plane was up in the air and the nose
was in the fish pond." Her husband Marcus, a 33-year-old boiler engineer, was at work at the time of the crash, and
their children - Harley, six and five-year-old Norton - were in school.
Mr. Campbell, who flies all over the country to treat the patients of his private practice, said: "I was coming
into the airport and both engines cut out. It began to yaw quite sharply to one side. I couldn't land on the railway
line because of the electric cable and I saw a gap by the houses and aimed next to them. I remember a bang. The
port wing tip must have hit the roof. It was a bit rough." Safety officials were last night examining the plane to try
to discover what went wrong.
46. If Mrs. Monahan had left home at the normal time, she might have .........................
A. been killed in the crash C. been unable to pick up her friend’s children
B. been able to witness the crash D. nicked up her children late
47. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Mr. Campbell?
A. He flies a lot.
B. He was seriously injured in the crash.
C. He works as a private doctor.
D. His destination on the day of the crash was Shoreham Airport.
48. The first thing the plane hit was..........................
A. die fish pond C. the railway bridge
B. the roof of Mrs. Monahan’s house D. the back garden
49. What happened to the plane in the crash?
A. It hit the electric cable. C. It nosedived into the fish pond.
B. It crashed into Mrs. Monahan’s neighbor’s house. D. One of its engines failed.
50. The best title for the passage is...........................
A. A straying plane B. A special day
C. A serious mistake D. An amazing escape

V.Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each numbered space.
Everyone must have seen (51) ..........................at least of the great number of poor people who live in New
York. And it seems strange, (52) ..........................this, that so many people come here seeking their (53)
..........................or maybe someone else’s. But if anything (54) ..........................the city’s population is more
impressive than the great number of poor people, it’s the great number of rich people. There’s no (55)
..........................to search for buried treasure in New York. The great American dream is out in the (56)
..........................for everyone to (57) ..........................and to teach for. No one seems to resent the (58)
..........................rich. It must be because even those people who can never realistically believe they’ll get rich
themselves can (59) .......................... dream about it. And they respond to the hope of getting what they (60)
.......................... others having. Their hope (61) .......................... seems to be enough to (62) ....................them. The
woman going into Tiffany’s to buy another diamond pin can pass (63) ..........................ten feet of a man
without enough money for lunch. They are oblivious to (64) ....................other. He feels (65) .................... envy, she
no remorse.
51. A. pictures B. views C. scenes D. scenery
52. A. in accordance with B. in respect of C. with regard to D. in view of
53. A. wealth B.luck C. fortune D. possession
54. A. with B.about C. of D. on
55. A. demand B. want C. need D. point
56. A. exterior B. outside C. outdoor D. open
57. A. observe B. see C. watch D. look
58. A. very B. absolutely C. certainly D. definitely
59. A. sometimes B. even C. almost D. still
60. A. think B. feel C. see D. observe
61. A. individually B. alone C. lonely D. particularly
62. A. sustain B. survive C. live D. exist
63. A. off B. within C. in D. outside
64. A. each B. one C. any D. every
65. A. none B. nothing C. no D. not

VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
An important factor in the reduction of cavities in the American population has been fluoride. This harmless
chemical combines with the enamel of children’s teeth to make them less susceptible to decay. Adding fluoride to
the drinking water is costly and produces brown stains on the teeth of some unfortunate people, but the benefits for
general public health are enormous.
Even with the addition of fluoride, tooth decay is a very common problem. Following a few simple rules
could help to prevent it. People should brush and floss their teeth daily, avoid sweet, sticky foods, and eat small
snacks many times during the day instead of just a few large meals. They should visit a dentist frequently and have
an x-ray examination every visit.
However, if you want to preserve your teeth, you had better take good care of your gums too because
periodontal disease, not tooth decay, is the main cause of tooth loss in the United States. When plaque is not
removed it hardens into a crust called gingivitis, which causes pockets to form between teeth and gums. These
pockets fill with food and bacteria and may result in the loss of a tooth.
66. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the first paragraph?
A. It is cheap to include fluoride in the drinking water.
B. Fluoride browns some people’s teeth.
C. Fluoride is highly beneficial to most people’s general health.
D. Fluoride does people no harm.
67. Enamel...................
A. protects your gum B. causes tooth loss
C. stains children’s teeth D. helps to prevent tooth decay
68. To have healthy teeth, you should ...................
A. pay regular visits to a dentist C. eat a lot of sweet, sticky foods
B. eat several large meals during the day D. brush your teeth every two days
69. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the third paragraph?
A. Gum disease is just a minor contributor to tooth C. The accumulation of plaque results in gingivitis.
decay. D. Food and bacteria in pockets are to blame for tooth
B. Gingivitis leads to the formation of pockets. loss.
70. The best title for the passage is ....................
A. Fluoride and your gums C. Fluoride and healthy teeth
B. Take care of both the teeth and gums D. Healthy teeth: daily routine counts

VII. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which is closest in meaning to the sentence given.
71. Don 't assume that he will help you.
A. You should take his help for granted. C. He will certainly help you.
B. You should not take his help for granted. D. I am sure he will not help you.
72. Being a Puritan, John denies himself all the luxuries of life.
A. John denies that he loves the luxuries of life because he is a Puritan.
B. John denies that he is a Puritan because he lives a life of luxury
C. John rejects all the luxuries of life because he is a Puritan.
D. John lives a life of luxury despite being a Puritan.
73. It rained during the match, but enjoyed ourselves all the same.
A. It rained during die match and we did not enjoy the match.
B. It rained during the match and we enjoyed it less.
C. It rained during the match and we enjoyed it in the same way as others.
D. It rained during the match: nevertheless, we enjoyed it.
74. Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him.
A. It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him.
B. Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
C. Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
D. Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to do so.
75. Donald could not help weeping when he heard the bad news.
A. Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news.
B. Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news.
C. Donald could not help himself, so he wept.
D. Donald could not help himself because he was weeping.
76. He was at a loss for words.
A. He was puzzled about what to say. C. He refused to say anything.
B. He had much to say. D. He had nothing pleasant to say.
77. The crook took advantage of the old woman’s ignorance and cheated her.
A. The crook found himself at an advantage in cheating the old woman.
B. The crook considered the old woman ignorant and cheated her.
C. The crook found ignorance was the advantage of the old women.
D. The crook made use of the old woman’s ignorance and cheated her.
78. He had no voice in the matter.
A. He had lost his voice and had no part in the decision.
B. He had little idea of what the matter was about.
C. He did not want to show any concern about the matter.
D. He had no right to express his opinion in the matter.
79. Although she is 60 years old. she is still in the pink.
A. Despite her old age, she is still dreamy. C. Despite her old age, she is still romantic.
B. Despite her old age, she is still in good health. D. Despite her old age, she is still active.
80. Anna isn’t used to walking so far.
A. Anna doesn’t like to walk so far. C. Anna used to walk farther.
B. Anna isn’t accustomed to walking so far. D. Anna needed help to walk so far.

WORD FORMATION
396. Tom appreciated Mary's _________________. HONEST
397. John's __________________ shocked everybody. CONFESS
398. The man standing over there is the _________________ of the store. OWN
399. Roger didn't accept Jane's _________________. APOLOGISE
400. He took a job with an _________________ company. INSURE
401. The teacher stressed the importance of ________________ practice. DAY
402. We have already reached an __________________. AGREE
403. James is an _____________________ basketball player. EXCEPT
404. If I had time, I'd accept his ___________________. INVITE
405. We won the national ___________________ last year. CHAMPION
406. The United States is the world's _________________ cotton exporter. LEAD
407. What do you consider your greatest ___________________? ACHIEVE
408. The results were very strange! In fact, they were ____________________! BELIEVE
409. He has an unfortunate __________________ to understand people’s feelings. ABLE
410. Due to the clerk’s _____________ we missed the train. STUBBORN
411. What we saw was beyond all ______________________. EXPECT
412. She is a student of the ____________________. HUMAN
413. The book contains some great ____________________. ILLUSTRATE
414. Please give us details of your present _______________. OCCUPY
415. What is the __________________ of the Danube River. LONG
416. The ___________ of our agriculture is important if we want to produce more food. MECHANIC
417. Drug ___________ is a problem causing great concern. ADDICT
418. The ___________ of the awards is scheduled for next Friday. PRESENT
419. I have been sworn to ___________ so I can’t say a word. SECRET
420. After losing her job she was ___________ for a month. EMPLOY
421. Pushing into a queue is considered to be extremely ___________. POLITE
422. The audience gave the violinist a round of ___________. APPLAUD
423. He isn’t happy with his job because he feels he is ___________. PAY
424. We have just been shown another example of ___________ killing. SENSE
425. My sister’s ___________ makes her social life difficult. SHY
426. I’m not sure at all I really can’t say with ___________. CERTAIN
427. My ___________ is the history of Elizabethan England. SPECIAL
428. The police were told by their ___________ where to find the criminal. INFORM
429. He received many medals for his acts of ___________ during the war. HERO
430. The ___________ of the company is said to be dangerous to small firms. EXPAND
431. For all of us, Marilyn Monroe was the ___________ of beauty. PERSON
432. I can guarantee the ___________ of our new product. RELY
433. The government is encouraging heavy ___________. INVEST
434. People who suffer from ___________ should buy themselves a pet. LONELY
435. George and I have been friends since ___________. CHILD
436. Everybody is worried about the ___________ of the rain forest. DESTROY
437. Some MPs are calling for ___________ without trial. DETAIN
438. My grandfather was given a medal for ___________. BRAVE
439. My father takes great ___________ in his work. PROUD
440. This bag contains all my photographic ___________. EQUIP
441. ___________ is probably the most useful form of energy. ELECTRIC
442. John turned up on the wrong day because of a ___________. UNDERSTAND
443. Jake had another ___________ with his boss. AGREE
444. The bank robbers were sentenced to twelve years of ___________. PRISON
445. Mary suddenly felt sick, so we needed a ___________ for her part in the play. REPLACE
446. Failure to apply in time may result in a ___________ of benefits. LOSE
447. Pat was accused of stealing some ___________ documents. CONFIDENT

TRIO=GAP
346_________________
1. Having seen the test results his GP began to be concerned about his poor blood …………..…..…. .
2. The controversial magazine has a weekly …………….…. of 100,000 copies which is a significant number in this
small country.
3. Amazing stories about their private life were in ………………. and they soon began considering suing the
media for damages.
347_________________
1. I don’t really know how to juggle all my duties. I always have my hands ……..………….. with work.
2. The chances of him surviving the crash were nil. He hit the building driving at ………………. speed.
3. Fiona doesn’t want to live a dull existence like her mother. She’s always wanted to live her life to the
………...……… .
348_________________
1. Obviously you need to ………..……… the fish before frying it.
2. The crowd watched the fireman ………….…. the wall, smash the window and get inside the burning building.
3. It’s expected that with a continuous flow of cash from foreign benefactors, the educational programme will be
implemented on a massive ………………… .
349_________________
1. With the armour 2 inches ……………… the vehicle constituted one of the safest places in the conflict zone.
2. Mary’s ………….... French accent was still easily recognizable though she’d spent the last 10 years in Germany.
3. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the room was ……………. with smoke.
350_________________
1. A career as a sales ……………... doesn’t appeal to Josh as he thinks it’s dead boring.
2. The findings were considered accurate as a large ……….…. sample of the population had taken part in the poll.
3. I wouldn’t say that the minister’s favourable comments were ….……..…….. of the majority’s view of the war.
The public doesn’t like it.
351_________________
1. A double-page ………..… spread in the country’s most widely read magazine is to convince the customers the
company is still a big player in the game.
2. Rufus was caught red-handed and was immediately sent to a correctional ……………….…. .
3. Their discussions almost always ……………… on money and what they have both brought to their marriage.
352_________________
1. The five star …….…….… who is believed to have been responsible for ordering ethnic cleansings is to stand
trial next week.
2. It later turned out that Dorothy had failed to inform her ……...…..……. practitioner that she had occasional
blackouts.
3. Taking part in this ………...…… knowledge quiz requires good brains and fast reflexes.
353_________________
1. All right. I have no reason to distrust you. I’ll take the report as ……………. .
2. The recent publication is certainly a good ………..…… and its contents are so upbuilding and positive.
3. Posing as a man who was to ……..…..…. the gas meter, the agent bugged the living room.
354_________________
1. His secretary arranged a …………….... lunch with European contractors to be held in the Hilton.
2. At one point in history the country became a colonial ………..……. that others respected worldwide.
3. A reliable source close to the minister said that the final decision was made in the corridors of ………………. .
355_________________
1. When his wife passed away, Luis began longing for someone to ……...…….. the void.
2. Curious about what had been happening in the town during his absence, Morris asked his friend to ……..………
him in on the latest gossip and news.
3. Currently, our university is looking for a suitable candidate to ……………. the post in the physics department.
356_________________
1. Moira had a really …………… budget and had to think twice before spending every cent.
2. The dress suits me, but it is a bit ……..…….. around the chest.
3. As expected, security was ………..…. at the summit of industrialized nations. Some terrorist groups had vowed
to carry out attacks.
357_________________
1. The reporter was profoundly …………..…... by the scale of the humanitarian crisis that had claimed thousands
of lives by then.
2. When our new neighbours …………..….. in, our family was the first one to greet them.
3. Since he has ……………... up the ladder, he can hardly recognize his former colleagues.
358_________________
1. You need to spread the cement evenly before it begins to ………………… .
2. The runner ………………..… a world record 25 years ago and surprisingly, no one else has ever come close to
his phenomenal time.
3. My new car has ……………….. me back almost 20,000 pounds.
359_________________
1. Nothing can prevent us from playing football. We get together at the pitch every Saturday come rain or …………
2. Give him a chance and you’ll see he’s going to …………….….. in the class. He always does his best when
properly motivated.
3. The hair gel will do the trick. Not only will it introduce some order to your hair, but it will also make it ……….
360_________________
1. Sadly, it’s not our parents that ………....….. our opinions about the world, it’s the media.
2. By the time Kate was in the fourth ………..……, she had already won a few major competitions.
3. Kelly was diagnosed with a particularly virulent ………………. of the disease.
361_________________
1. Luke has shares in the building industry and a ……..……….. of hotels strewn all over the world.
2. People formed a human ……………… stretching for 5 kilometers to protest against the proposed tax rise.
3. It was breathtaking to watch the mountain …………….. from the top of its highest summit.
362_________________
1. The recent terrorist attacks on the country’s embassies ……………. The hallmarks of a radical group
linked to Al Queda.
2. I don’t ……..…….. a grudge and I mean it. I understand it wasn’t intentional.
3. The investment can be a bit risky and what’s more, you have to ……..…….… half of its costs.
363_________________
1. I had a pretty …………..…. shave in the reserve when an alligator missed my hand by 2 inches.
2. The French reporter had the chance to see sectarian violence at ………..……. quarters while in the region.
3. And this joke has brought our show to a …………….. . Thank you and see you next time.
364_________________
1. The plumber ………...... his wrist while wrestling with one of the pipes in the cellar.
2. It’s not true what they are saying. They’ve just …..……….. my words to make me your enemy.
3. The mountain trail ……. many times on its way to the top. The group reached the summit just before 4 o’clock.
365_________________
1. It’s a ……….……. of lies. Take it back or else I’ll take legal measures to teach you a lesson.
2. The room was dingy. A small table in the middle was home to empty bottles of whisky, cigarettes and a
…………...… of dog-eared cards.
3. Come on, Bill! …………… it in. I can’t stand your stupid jokes.
366_________________
1. You can set your watch by when he comes to the office. He’s here at 7am, ..………..…..… as clockwork.
2. The doctor recommended visits on a ……..……..…. basis, each Monday for the next six weeks.
3. At first glance, the language seems easy with only …..….….…….. verbs and simple grammar structures, but its
pronunciation is a challenge.
367_________________
1. It still remains a mystery how the burglars gained ……..……. to such a closely guarded building.
2. The dictionary ……..……. says that a wand is a stick which a magician holds to do tricks.
3. George’s …………….. in the contest was immediately spotted and given the first prize.
368_________________
1. In each interview he liked to stress the fact that he built his media empire from ………..……… with only 50
pounds in his pocket.
2. His left leg began itching from the dust and sweat and he bent down to give it a good ………………. .
3. The kitten looks lovely and innocent, but if you push it a bit too hard it’ll ……….... you with its sharp claws.
369_________________
1. Particular clans were easily identified on the battlefield. A knight’s ……….….. of arms on his shield gave insight
into his background.
2. A second …………. of paint can be applied at least 3 hours after the first one.
3. You’d better put on your winter ………….. . It’s got quite cold in the evening.
370_________________
1. ‘To operate the computer, first you need to switch on the visual display …………….... .’ ‘What?’ ‘I
mean the monitor.’
2. After every third …….…. of your coursebook, there’s a revision section that is intended to refresh your memory.
3. I’d like to have a big storage …………….. in the corner and a double bed opposite the door.
371_________________
1. The red car ………………. in on him and David had to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision.
2. When working to a tight deadline, you may be tempted to …….………..… corners sacrificing good quality.
3. A period when small babies ………..……. their teeth is painful both to them and their parents.
372_________________
1. Please, make sure you don’t wake Susan. She’s such a ……………… sleeper.
2. Many can’t understand how, being a woman, she can travel …………….…. to foreign lands. A small suitcase is
all she takes.
3. The cover-up failed completely. As more and more facts were coming to ……….….…….., some decided to seek
refuge in a neighbouring country.
373_________________
1. As the soup began to cool down, a …………… started to form on its surface.
2. The actor arrived at the award ceremony by the ……….….. of his teeth due to exceptionally heavy traffic.
3. The doctors took a ………….. graft from the victim’s leg to replace the burnt area on his neck.
374_________________
1. The work may be a little difficult at first, but after a few months I’m sure it’ll become ………..….. nature to you.
2. Frank noticed that the ………….…. hand wasn’t moving on his alarm clock.
3. Ayrton Senna is believed to have been an exceptional racer with a drivingtechnique …………….….. to none.
375_________________
1. Browsing the Internet is much easier if you have a …………… engine such as Yahoo or Google.
2. The inspector produced a ……….…..….. warrant and the policemen started to turn the house upside down.
3. You may ………….….. for your glasses all day and I’m sure you won’t find them in such a mess.

COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. magical B. pacific C. gratitude D. bamboo
2. A. smooth B. footpath C. warmth D. strength
3. A. typical B. lyrical C. mythical D. psychology
4. A. government B. safeguard C. original D. magazine
5. A. particular B. marvelous C. dark D. pardon
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose stress pattern is different from the others’.
6. A. furniture B. reference C. confidence D. dependence
7. A. emergency B. available C. energetic D. considerate
8. A. repeat B. forbid C. resist D. hurry
9. A. significant B. economic C. comparative D. immediate
10. A. fantastic B. fortunate C. mountainous D. dangerous
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The actual word perfume comes from the Latin per fumus which means literally ‘by smoke’. This is
because, many centuries ago, people noticed that some smoke rising from their fires smelled sweet and pungent.
Until then, there was scent, of course, in flowers and even in trees, but it could not be controlled in any way. A
flower that smelled sweet at dusk or after the rain, for instance, no longer did so after dark. It was only in lighting
their fires that men first noticed that some woods gave off sweet smells, and that by burning them they could have
scent whenever they wanted it.
Women began to perfume themselves very early on, and the Egyptians used scent very lavishly. Cleopatra
went to meet Anthony in a barge that was literally soaked with it! Perfumes of the time would, however, seem very
strange to us today because they were extremely spicy. The first cheap scents were made in Roman times and even
Nero’s wife, Poppaea, went into business and invented a scented face cream which became a status symbol among
rich women at the time.
The great breakthrough in perfumery came when the scientist Avicenna, who lived from 980 to 1036,
discovered that the aroma from plants and flowers could be preserved by distillation - and rose water was bom. It
came to Europe at the time of the Crusades, when the knights brought perfumes home for their ladies to use. In the
Middle Ages and the Reformation, people sprayed themselves with perfume as a substitute for ' hygiene, as they
used baths less and less. (In 1292 there were still about 30 baths in Paris where people chose between steam or
warm water, but these gradually went out of fashion.)
It was during the 18th century that Paris really began to reign as a centre of elegance, luxury and fashion.
The austerity of the French Revolution was just a passing phase, after which the Directoire, and then the Consulate
and the Empire, rediscovered the art of perfumery and beauty. Napoleon’s love of Eau de Cologne was as well
known as Josephine’s for heavy musk-scented perfumes.
Nowadays people like exotic, rather heavy scents with oriental undertones for evenings and for everyday
use, the simpler ‘green’ smells of citrus and single floral scents. The materials the perfumer uses have changed very
little, except that synthetic essences have taken over to get ingredients. But basically, perfume making remains the
same.
11. The topic of the passage is........................
A. importance of perfume to women C. people’s preferences in perfume
B. developments in perfumery D. types of perfume
12. According to the first passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. People would burn some woods to have scent at their convenience.
B. Only a few flowers at the time had fragrances.
C. Scents released by smoke were sweeter and more pungent than those released by flowers.
D. Flowers smelled sweet only at dusk or after the rain.
13. The word ‘lavishly’ in line 8 is closest in meaning to.......................
A. in a moderate amount B. in an excessive amount
C. in a limited amount D. in a small amount
14. The word ‘aroma’ in line 13 is closest in meaning to........................
A. scent B. flavor C. odor D. taste
15. The word ‘passing’ in line 20 is closest in meaning to.......................
A. difficult B. long C. transitional D. brief
16. The word ‘synthetic’ in line 26 is closest in meaning to.......................
A. fake B. man-made C. imitation D. false
17. According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Women began to perfume themselves in Roman C. Ancient perfumes may not be to our liking.
times. D. All women used scented face creams.
B. Perfumery was not an industry in Roman times yet.
18. According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Distillation is a big advance in perfumery. C. Perfume could not take the place of baths.
B. People could take a hot bath in Paris. D. Rose water originated in Europe
19. According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Napoleon had no passion for Eau de Cologne.
B. Paris achieved the status as a centre of elegance long before the 18th century.
C. Few people knew about Josephine’s love for heavy musk-scented perfumes.
D. People had a difficult time during the French Revolution.
20. According to the fifth paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. People use the same perfumes for different times of the day.
B. Synthetic essences are now used more widely in perfumery.
C. Perfumers have invented a lot of new materials for perfume making.
D. Perfumery has come a long way since its early days.

IV. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each numbered space.
Being married to England’s King Henry VII was a dangerous (21)..................... It could easily (22)
.....................you your life! Henry VII (1491-1547) is one of the most famous characters in English (23)
...................... As a young man he was handsome and extremely athletic, and (24) .....................to contemporary
accounts, everyone thought he was extremely attractive. He was a brilliant horseman, and a superb shot with a bow
and arrow. He was (25) .....................at an early version of the game of tennis, and was also an (26)
.....................musician. The famous tune ‘Green sleeves' is said to (27) .....................written by
him, though there is no proof of this. The (28) .....................thing Henry was not very good at was (29)
.....................sons. He married six different women to try and produce a male heir (30) .....................the throne, but
his only son from all these marriages died when he was just 14 years old. However, his two daughters both became
queens of England, so if he had only lived long enough, he might not have been so worried.
21. A. activity B. business C. occupation D. acting
22. A risk B. rob C. deprive D. cost
23. A. history B. past C. civilization D. chronology
24. A. basing B. following C. according D. combining
25. A. expert B. professional C. experienced D. specialized
26. A. obtained B. accomplished C. achieved D. attained
27. A. be B. have C. having D. have been
28. A. one B. lone C. solitary D. individual
29. A. feeding B. educating C. having D. bearing
20. A. with B. to C. for D.of

V. Choose the word/Phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
31. My parents always want me to set a good.....................to my younger brother.
A. example B. pattern C. form D. model
32. I know it’s a big favor to ask but, ....................., I’ve always helped you when you are in trouble.
A. considering B. bearing in mind C. after all D. in the light
33. My apartment is simply furnished.....................a bed, a wardrobe, and a dinner table.
A. up B. with C. of D. down
34. She cast a sad smile in my direction and then.....................her tragic story.
A. proceeded B. resumed C. persisted D. restored
35. I always have a hot bath after a hard-working day as a......................
A. principle B. normality C. rule D. regularity
36. He is very big-headed, .....................him widely unpopular.
A. make B. to make C. makes D. making

37. His talents.....................with his hard work led to his great success.
A. combined B. combining C. to be combined D. being combined
38. His harsh criticism of her appearance gave.....................to her deep hatred for him.
A. cause B. rise C. result D. lead
39. He seems to.....................a lot of pleasure from collecting stamps.
A. reach B. grab C. derive D. originate
40. The maths exercise was so difficult that.....................students could finish it.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little

VI. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in each of the spaces in the following passage.
With its mind-bending (41. DIVERSE) , ..............................- from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed
beaches, franquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs - it’s hardly (42.
SURPRISE) , .............................that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.
The continent is home to more than a billion people, and its wide range of ethnic groups translates into an
intoxicating (43. CULTURE) , .............................cocktail for the traveler. For those on a (44. SPIRIT) ,
............................. quest, India has a large number of sacred sites and philosophies, while lovers of die great
outdoors can paddle in the ring waters of one of many palm-fringed beaches or simply breathe cent of wildflowers
on a rejuvenating forest walk. And then there’s food! From (45. TASTE) , ............................. south Indian rice
dumplings to zesty north Indian curries, ưavelers are treated to a positively EDUCE) , .............................meal of
subcontinental specialties.
 Demystifying India is a perpetual work-in-progress and for many travelers, that’s (47.
PRECISE).............................what makes her so deeply (48. ADDICT).............................Ultimately, it’s all about
(49. SURRENDER)............................. yourself to the unknown: this is the India that nothing can quite
prepare you for because its very essence - its (50. ELUDE).............................soul - lies in its mystery. Love it or
loathe it - most visitors seesaw between the two - India will jostle your entire being and no matter where you go or
what you do, it’s a place you’ll never forget.

VII. Insert in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage.
AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE
Jean-Michel Basquiat, (51).............................was bom in New York in 1960, was the son of a Haitian father
and a Puerto Rican mother. As a child, he liked drawing pictures, and because they were good, his mother
encouraged his interest.
(52) .............................the age of 18, Basquiat left home and quit (53).............................just before he was
due to graduate. He had nowhere special to live. Sometimes he would sleep in a cardboard box in Thompkins
Square Park. Sometimes he would stay with his friends. He played in a band, and started doing graffiti, tagging
walls and subway cars (54).............................the signature ‘SAMO’. But he also painted - a curious mixture of
words and images, of western art and the traditions of Haiti, Puerto Rico and Africa. It seemed
(55).............................many that he was searching for some kind of identity.
Basquiat’s paintings were (56).............................shown in a joint exhibition in 1980, and immediately
people started to get interested - very interested. Soon he was surrounded by agents, gallery owners, journalists and
other people who were desperate to make him famous and make money (57)...........................of him. His fame
(58).............................like wildfire and everyone was talking about him. There were exhibitions of his work all
over America. He dated the (not yet famous) pop star Madonna and became a great friend of Andy Warhol,
(59).............................of the giants of the New York art scene. In 1986 he went to the Ivory Coasi in Africa. In 1988
he had simultaneous exhibitions in Paris and New York. But that was the year when it all came to an
(60)............................., Jean-Michel died of a drug overdose at the age of 27.

VIII. Complete the second sentence so that It has similar meaning to th first one, using the word in bracket.
You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
61. The main film followed two short cartoons. PRECEDED
The two short cartoons...........................................................................................................................................
62. It was useless to complain to the manager. POINT
There was.......................................................................................................................................to the manager.
63. The students were not allowed to enter certain buildings. PROHIBITED
The students................................................................................................................................certain buildings.
64. I’ll receive a cheque and then I’ll pay you immediately. SOON
I’ll pay you.......................................................................................................................................a cheque.
65. He seems unable to appreciate classical music. INCAPABLE
He seems..................................................................................................................................classical music.
66. Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century. DIED
Many people.........................................................................................................................in the last centuiy.
67. Our team won and the visitors lost. BEATEN
The visitors.......................................................................................................................................our team.
68. She has doubts about her ability. CONFIDENCE
She lacks..................................................................................................................................her own ability.
69. As we are to blame, we will not charge you. FAULT
As..............................................................................................................................., we will not charge you.
70. I’ll inform you immediately on our arrival there. MOMENT
I’ll inform you ..........................................................................................................................................there.

IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as he original ones, using the word
provided.
1.I was sftongly determined to take my study seriously next semester.
I had...................................................................................................................................................................
2. When I came back home, I realized it had been broken into.
On....................................................................................................................................................................
3. He is proud of saving the child from the fierce fire.
He prides..........................................................................................................................................................
4. It’s your duty to watch the house until I return.
You are............................................................................................................................................................
5. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are rired.
The more....................................................................................................................................................................
6. I could do nothing but rewrite the essay under the circumstances.
I had....................................................................................................................................................................
7. It has been proven that smoking has a bad effect on our health.
That....................................................................................................................................................................
8. Although I didn’t want to go out so late, I had no choice.
Reluctant............................................................................................................................................................
9. I left without saying goodbye because I didn’t want to distract him.
Rather than..........................................................................................................................................................
10. Alan is both a good husband and a loving father.
Besides................................................................................................................................................................