ENGLISH TEST 2

ENGLISH TEST 2
SECTION I: PHONOLOGY (1pt) I. Choose the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. A. wicked B. naked C. sacred D. looked 2. A. upon B. undo C. unless D. until 3. A. orchestra B. champagne C. character D. chemical 4. A. comb B. climb C. debt D. cable 5. A. cloths B. mouths C. clothes D. youths II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three. 1. A. recommend B. hurricane C. photograph D. separate 2. A. explain B. involve C. purpose D. control 3. A. furnish B. reason C. promise D. tonight 4. A. specific B. coincide C. inventive D. regardless 5. A. habitable B. infamously C. geneticist D. communism SECTION II: READING COMPREHENSIVE (2 pts) I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer. Recent technology advances in manned and unmanned undersea vehicles along with breakthroughs in satellite technology and computer equipment have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment. Without a vehicle, divers often became sluggish and their mental concentration was limited. Because of undersea pressure that affected their speech organs. Communication among divers was difficult or impossible. But today, most oceanographers make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from sample taken from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor are made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines and aerial photography. Some of the submarines can dive to depths of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories, often via satellite. Particularly important are data about water temperature, currents and weather. Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the oceans surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect and analyze data from submarines and satellite. By creating a model of the oceans movements and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the environment. Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and more efficiently. Some of mankinds most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology. 1. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A. Technological advances in oceanography B. Communication among divers C. Direct observations of the ocean floor. D. Undersea vehicles 2. The word sluggish is closet in the meaning to_____. A. nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. broken down 3. Divers have had problems in communicating underwater because_______. A. the pressure affected their speech organs B. the vehicles they used have not been perfect C. they didnt pronounce clearly D. the water destroyed their speech organs 4. This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon_____. A. vehicles as well as divers B. radios that divers use to communicate C. controlling currents and the weather D. the limitations of diving equipment 5. Undersea vehicles________. A. are too small for a man to fit inside B. are very slow to respond C. have the same limitations that divers have D. make direct observation of the ocean floor -1-

ENGLISH TEST 2 6. The word cruise could best be replaced by_____. A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems C. stay in communication D. remain still 7. How is a radio- equipped buoy operated? A. By operators inside the vehicles in the part underwater B. by operators outside the vehicle on a ship C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore 8. Which of the following is NOT shown in satellite photographs? A. The temperature of the oceans surface B. Cloud formations over the ocean C. A model of the oceans movements D. the location of sea ice 9. The word those refers to_____. A. energy and food B. problems C. observations D. vehicles 10. According to the author, what are some of the problems the underwater studies may eventually resolve? A. Weather and temperature control B. Food and energy shortages C. Transportation and communication problems D. Overcrowding and housing problems II. Read each of the following passage and decide which answer best fits each space. LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are few easy-to-follow (1)___. Firstly, a balanced diet is essential. This (2)______selecting food that is (3)____in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (4)____the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (5)_______of high fibers food we eat. This comes in the (6)____of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (7)______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious, too. Secondly, its important to fit exercise into your daily routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing the stairs instead of (8)_____the lift. Exercise is necessary (9)_____ a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for your health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illness, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the massage is (10)____-enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body, too. Its all a question of getting the balance right. 1. A. laws B. guides C. orders D. guidelines 2. A. contains B. points C. means D. suggests 3. A. poor B. short C. small D. low 4. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing 5. A. bulk B. amount C. number D. mass 6. A. form B. way C. look D. means 7. A. by B. with C. of D. in 8. A. catching B. having C. taking D. going 9. A. keep B. maintain C. support D. manage 10. A. ordinary B. natural C. simple D. casual SECTION III: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5pts) I. Choose the correct answer. 1. I picked up the wrong bag by_____. A. mistake B. purpose 2. I wished I had______on her advice. A. followed B. listened 3. She_____her husbands job for his ill-health. A. accused B. enforced 4. BARNEY & FRIENDS gave children_____pleasure. A. a great deal of B. a large quantity 5. ______the room is, the better they study. A. more quiet B. the more quieter -2-

C. luck C. accepted C. caused C. a large deal of C. the quieter

D. fault D. acted D. blamed D. a great number of D. quieter

ENGLISH TEST 2 6. She had_____entered the room than he came. A. moreover B. otherwise C. hardly D. no sooner 7. Phone me before 10a.m;_____ Ill be too busy to talk to you. A. unless B. otherwise C. whether D. if 8. The best invention______this year was given to Jason Meyers. A. reward B. brand C. award D. factor 9. ______, he remained optimistic. A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was C. As he was badly wounded D. As badly wounded he was 10. You dont have to decide now, you can______. A. put it aside B. call it off C. tear it up D. think it over 11. I accidentally______Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. lost touch with B. paid attention to C. caught sight of D. keep an eye on 12. The attendant had to recheck my flight information because I had lost my _____card. A. travelling B. seating C. flight D. boarding 13. She said she would rather_____them the previous day. A. not to meet B. not meet C. not have met D. hadnt met 14. We bought some______. A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses 15. The barn,_____with hay, went up in flames. A. loaded B. loading C. which loaded D. was to load 16. Jane wasnt in when I arrived. I suppose she___ I was coming A. must have forgotten B. mustnt have remembered C. cant have remembered. D. A & B 17. After the water workers went on strike, there was a _____of water. A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease 18. Two days from now I _____all of the money my mother sent me. A. will spend B. have spent C. will have spent D. would spend 19. I ______her name. What is her name? A. usually forget B. am forever forgetting C. am always forget D. forgot 20. The plane_____down 20 minutes later than scheduled because of bed weather conditions. A. touched B. put C. flew D. landed II. Use the correct form of the given words NEXT TOP MODEL One programme that has been very popular on television in a lot of___different____ countries is Next Top Model. In the programme they ask girls to apply a model and thousands do. The judges then make a (CHOOSE)________________from these thousands, usually selecting about thirty girls who are tall and (ATTRACT)______________and from these they choose about twelve to actually be on the show. They make about ten programmes showing the girls as they are taught how to model. They have to have pictures taken and learn how to walk (PROPER)_____________ down a catwalk and put on their make-up and so-on. The girls all live together so normally its very (COMPETE)_________________usually an ex-model together with some people who work in fashion like a (PHOTOGRAPH)_________________ or a model agent. Every week they choose one (LUCK)___________model to send home. At the end the people watching to vote for their (FAVOUR)_______________model. It shows that modelling is a lot (HARD) _____________ than many people think, but the girls dont have to be (GLAMOUR)_______________ as long as they have a individual look. However, the model who is (FINAL) ______________chosen doesnt always become successful. III. Replace each italicized verb or phrase with the correct form of a synonymous phrasal verb. You will find a preposition or a particle going with the verb in bracket. (0) is an example. 0. He has stopped working for 2 years.(give) => gave up 1. I had no idea there were any photographs behind the chest. I found them accidentally when I was tidying the room up. (come)=>________________ 2. I cant stop thinking theres some more that the scheme needs to be successful.(come)=>___________ 3. Dont think you can change his approach, hes too stubborn to be convinced. (bring)=>____________ -3-

ENGLISH TEST 2 4. Many a change has been caused in the climate by the global warning.(bring)=>_________________ 5. Its unbelievable how the new lecture can explain his ideas. Attending his classes is sheer fun. (get) =>__________________ IV. Underline and correct mistakes in the following paragraph. Each line has one mistake. Write the correct one in the numbered blanks.(0) and (00) are examples THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE English has for more than a century and a half been called a 0. world language. The number of people who speak it as for their mother 00. for tongue has been estimated being at between three hundred million and four hundred million. It is recognized as an official language in countries where 1.5 billion people live there. In China, the importance which attached to learning English is such so that a televised teaching course drew audiences of up to 100 million. But this spread of English throughout the world is relatively recent although. In the late sixteenth century English was spoken by just under five million people. The after arrival of English in North America was the key step in its world-wide expansion. The United States is a huge commercial market and this one has tended to promote the English language in many other nations. About an eighty percent of the data restored on the worlds computers is believed as to be in English and nowadays insufficient knowledge of English can be a problem in business. Frequently it is that the language used at international conferences and when people are doing themselves business together. SECTION IV: WRITING (2 pts) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. I wasnt a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job. surprise It came_______________________________________________her job. 2. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay I met her_______________________________________in Paris last summer. 3. You can eat sweets but you must always brush your teeth afterwards. provided You can eat sweets____________________________________________your teeth afterwards. 4. We missed the train because we arrived at the station late. by The train_______________________________________we arrived at the station. 5. The conference will now take place at a later date. postponed The conference__________________________________a later date. 6. Even if we drive very fast, well never get to the airport on time. how No__________________________, Well never get to the airport on time. 7. His mood began to improve as soon as he drank a glass of wine. Scarely_________________________________________________________. 8. The factory had to be shut down because of very low output and poor profits. due The____________________________________________________________. 9. She won her first match easily and then became the champion.went She won her first match easily and she_____________________________________the champion. 10. He wore a wig and sunglasses so that nobody would recognise him. avoid In__________________________________he wore a wig and sunglasses. II. Write a composition (150 words) about the following topic: THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-STUDY THE END -4-