TEST 17

I. Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the sentence

1. Never before .............. as accelerated as they are now during the technological age.
A. have been historical changes B. historical changes have been
C. historical have changes been D. have historical changes been
2. Peter asked me .................... .
A. what time the film started B. what time the film starts
C. what time did the film start D. what time does the film start
3. ................., he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. Despite of his wealth B. Rich as he was
C. Despite he was so rich D. Rich as was he
4. She will be ill ...................... .
A. in case she takes a few days' rest B. if she takes a few days' rest
C. provided she takes a few days' rest D. unless she takes a few days' rest
5. ......... as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.
A. To which we refer B. What we refer to
C. That we refer to it D. What do we refer to
6. He turned on the TV, ……….. I thought was rather surprising.
A. and B. so C. that D. which
7. My car would not start, …………. Jenny’s started immediately.
A. whereas B. though C. however D. nevertheless
8. That was a very strange question ………… .
A. you ask B. you are asking C. for asking D. to ask
9. He felt he'd really let his team….. when he missed the penalty.
A. out B. in C. down D. off
10. He'll never pass his driving test ……….. he takes some lessons.
A. unless B. if only C. provided D. if
11. He thinks we've invited too many guests, but I say the more the ……….. .
A. nicer B. happier C. merrier D. greater
12. Remember to go ….. your test paper to check for grammar and spelling mistakes.
A. on B. over C. off D. into
13. The cat was ………… to wait for the mouse to come out.
A. patiently enough B. so patient C. enough patient D. patient enough
14. Unemployment is a serious problem in the area, there are.. jobs for the people
there.
A. a little B. a few C. few D. little
15. Don't let this opportunity go ………….. .
A. by B. off C. up D. over
16. It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to ……….. a story.
A. combine B. manage C. invent D. lie
17. They wanted us to pay ……… cheque.
A. for B. in C. on D. by
18. PO box stands ……….. “Post Office” box.
A. As B. like C. for D. by
19. …………. he was good at physics in lower grades, he was terrible at it in grade 12.
A. When B. While C. Except that D. Despite
20. The conference was organised for all of the …………. In the city.
A. history teachers B. historical teachers C. historic teachers D. historian teachers
21. The entrance exam is ………… far more difficult than the end-of-term one.
A. at B. by C. in D. from
22. It is better to try to work…….rather than against Nature.
A. for B. with C. by D. along
23. He was unable to ..... ….his friend’s party because he was ill.
A. be present B. go C. attend D. assist
24. Please ………..…..and see us some time. You’ve always welcome
A. come to B. come in C. come around D. come away
25. I’m really excited. I’m going on holiday to Australia tomorrow . -………….
A. That’s great. Have a good time. B. Ok. Have a good time.
C. Congratulations. D. Good luck to you.

II. Write the correct form of each bracketed word.

Slave Narratives
In the wake of the bloody Nat Turner (26. rebel)____________________in Southampton County,
Virginia, in 1831, an increasingly fervent (27. slave) ____________________ movement in the United
States sponsored ____________________ (28. hand) autobiographical accounts of slavery by fugitives
from the South in order to make ____________________ (29. abolish) of a largely
____________________ (30. difference) white Northern readership. From 1830 to the end of the
slavery era, the fugitive slave narrative dominated the ____________________ (31. literature)
landscape of antebellum black America. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American
Slave, Written by Himself (1845) gained the most attention, ____________________ (32.
establishment) Frederick Douglass as the leading African American man of letters of his time. By
predicating his struggle for freedom on his ____________________ (33. sole) pursuit of literacy,
education, and ____________________ (34. depend), Douglass portrayed himself as a
____________________ (35. make) man, which appealed strongly to middle-class white Americans.

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that fits each space

Trees for life
Trees are amongst the biggest and longest-living things on the Earth, some dating back longer than the
oldest buildings. But as well as being nice to look at, trees also (26)… an important role in improving
the quality of our lives.
On a world-wide scale forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas (27)
… as carbon dioxide and giving (28) … the oxygen we need to breathe. At local neighbourhood level,
trees also (29)…important environmental benefits. They offer shade and shelter, which in turn reduces
the amount of energy needed to heat and cool (30)… buildings, at the same time, they also remove
other impurities from the air we breathe.
Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily (31)… with
the natural world. What’s (32)…, urban trees also provide home for birds, small animals and butterflies
(33) … the trees we would lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities. Regrettably,
however trees in cities are now coming under (34)… There is a limit to the level of pollution they can
put up with and, down at street level, their roots are being seriously (35) ……… by the digging needed
to make way for modern telephone, television and other cables.
26. A. play B. show C. act D. serve
27. A. called B. known C. titled D. referred
28. A. in B. away C. up D. out
29. A. bring B. make C. take D. find
30. A. opposite B. close C. next D. nearby
31. A. junction B. touch C. contact D. taste
32. A. more B. else C. most D. other
33. A. Throughout B. Without C. Beyond D. Outside
34. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. warning
35. A. concerned B. disturbed C. interfered D. involved
IV. Read the passage and Choose A, B, C, or D to the question below
Fog occurs when moisture from the surface of the Earth evaporates; as this evaporated moisture
moves upward. It cools and condenses into the familiar phenomenon of fog. Fog differs from clouds in
that fog touched the surface of the Earth, while clouds do not.
Of the two types of fog, advection fog occurs along the ocean coast or near rivers and lakes. This type
of fast-moving fog, which may cover vast areas, occurs when the temperature of the wind blowing
over a body of water differs from the temperature of the body of water itself. This kind of fog can
occur when warm air moves over a cold surface of water; this commonly occurs along the ocean
coastline or along the shores of large lakes. Advection fog can also occurs when cooler air moves over
the surface of warmer water; this is very common in the winter in an area such as Florida, where the
temperature of the lakes is quite warm in relation to the temperature of the air.
Radiation fog, quite different from advection fog, is immobile, cloudlike moisture generally found
hovering over wintertime valleys. It occurs on clear nights when the Earth's warmth escapes into the
upper atmosphere; the ground gives off heat through radiation. As the land becomes cooler, the air
above it also becomes cooler. This cooler air is unable to hold as much as vapor as it had when it was
warmer; in this manner fog is created.
46. According to the passage, fog is formed when wetness in air is
A. vaporised B. cooled C. dampened D. heated
47 The word "familiar" could best be replaced by
A. friendly B. confidential C. common D. parental
48. According to the passage, advection fog is found
A. in valleys B. in the ocean
C. near bodies of water D. only in small, enclosed areas
49 The word “vast” is closest in meaning to
A. immense B. fast C. humid D. windy
50. In the passage, radiation fog is said to be
A. similar to advection fog B. found in coastal areas
C. fast-moving D. trapped moisture hanging over inland valleys
51. The word "immobile" is closest in meaning to
A. unmotivated B. unsteady C. variable D. unmoving
52. The pronoun "It" refers to which of the following?
A. Radiation fog B. Advection fog C. Cloudlike moisture D. The earth's warmth
53. The word "manner" could best be replaced by
A. politeness B. way C. period of time D. example
54. According to the passage, which of the following statements about fog is NOT true?
A. Advection fog occurs when the cooled atmosphere meets with heat from the Earth
B. Advection fog generally moves quickly across vast areas of land
C. Radiation fog often starts on clear nights
D. Radiation fog is the type of fog that occurs in small valleys on clear nights
55. The author's purpose in this passage is to
A. explain the different types of fog B. describe where different types of fog are found
C. discuss advection fog D. give a scientific description of various types of precipitation

In 1626, Peter Minuit, governor of the Dutch settlements in North America known as New
Amsterdam, negotiated with Canarsee chiefs for the purchase of Manhattan Island for merchandise
valued at sixty guilders or about $24.12. He purchased the island for the Dutch West India Company.
The next year, Fort Amsterdam was built by the company at the extreme southern tip of the Island.
Because attempts to encourage Dutch immigration were not immediately successful, offers, generous
by the standards of the era, were extended throughout Europe. Consequently, the settlement became
the most heterogeneous of the North American colonies. By 1637, the fort had expanded into the
village of New Amsterdam, other small communities had grown up around it, including New Haarlem
and Stuyvesant's Bouwery, and New Amsterdam began to prosper, developing characteristics of
religious and linguistic tolerance unusual for the times. By 1643, it was reported that eighteen different
languages could be heard in New Amsterdam alone.
Among the multilingual settlers was a large group of English colonists from Connecticut and
Massachusetts who supported the English King's claim to all of New Netherlands set out in a charter
that gave the territory to his brother James, Duke of York. In 1644, when the English sent a formidable
fleet of warships into the New Amsterdam harbour, Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendered
without resistance.
When the English acquired the Island, the village of New Amsterdam was renamed New York in honour
of the Duke. By the onset of the Revolution, New York City was already a bustling commercial centre.
After the war, it was selected as the first capital of the United States. Although the government was
eventually moved, first to Philadelphia and then to Washington, D.C, New York maintained its status. It
became a haven for pirates who conspired with leading merchants to exchange supplies for their ships
in return for a share in the plunder. As a colony, New York exchanged many agricultural products for
English manufactured goods. In addition, trade with the West Indies prospered. Three centuries after
his initial trade with the Native Americans, Minuit's tiny investment was worth more than seven billion
dollars.
56. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. A History of New York City B. An Account of the Dutch Colonies
C. A Biography of Peter Minuit D. The First Capital of the United States
57. What did the Native Americans receive in exchange for their island?
A. Sixty Dutch guilders B. $24.12 U.S.
C. Goods and supplies D. Land in New Amsterdam
58. Where was New Amsterdam located?
A. In Holland B. In North America C. On the island of Manhattan D. In India
59. The word heterogeneous in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
A. liberal B. renowned C. diverse A. prosperous
60. Why were so many languages spoken in New Amsterdam?
A. The Dutch West India Company was owned by England.
B. The Dutch West India Company allowed freedom of speech.
C. The Dutch West India Company recruited settlers from many different countries in Europe.
D. The Indians who lived there before the Dutch West India Company purchase spoke many languages.
61. The word “formidable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. powerful B. modem C. expensive D. unexpected
62. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. Revolution B. New York City C. the island D. the first capital
63. Which city was the first capital of the new United States?
A. New Amsterdam B. New York C. Philadelphia D. Washington
64.Which paragraph in the test explains the reason for renaming New Amsterdam?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
65. On what date was Manhattan valued at $7 billion?
A. 1626 B. 1726 C. 1656 D. 1926

V. Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting

66. I don’t have anything to wear because my luggage were lost somewhere between
A B C D
California and Arizona.
67. All the students in the class are enough good to pass the final exam.
A B C D
68. By the time the police arrived the robber escaped.
A B C D
69. Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying hard to finish his work early.
A B C D
70. Without a doubt, the best way to do well in college to keep up constantly with the
A B C
homework, read everything that is required, and regularly outline all the class notes.

VI. Sentence transformation

71 You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won't succeed.
There's no
point________________________________________________________________________
72 What a surprise to see you here!
Fancy_______________________________________________________________________________
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73 The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his
command____________________________________________________________________
74 We couldn't relax until all the guests had gone home.
Only________________________________________________________________________________
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75 I left without saying goodbye as I didn't want to disturb the meeting.
Rather______________________________________________________________________________
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76 Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
Galileo is regarded
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77 There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
Whenever___________________________________________________________________________
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78 The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has
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79 She didn't say a word as she left the room.
She left the
room_______________________________________________________________________
80 The students' riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
The students deserved
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