1 Test lO Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the word in bold type. The evolution of agriculture in the early years of the twentieth century was cha by the partial mechanization of the sowing and reaping processes. a. created b. enriched c. accelerated d. portrayed One of the most striking aspects of Indian cultures was the production of ceremonial costumes and ornaments worn during religious rituals. a. absurd b. remarkable c. arbitrary d. spontaneous The vital laws of geologic succession were not fully understood until the end of the eighteenth century. a. strict b. complex c. official d. indispensable 4. During times of war, many people convert their wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily sold. a. movable b. disposable c. replaceable d. negotiable 2 3 5 The United States sustains an economic life that is more diversified than any other on Earth. a. hectic b. peaceful c. miserable d. varied Hawaii is economically vigorous, with extensive agriculture and manufacturing, and is a Pacific Basin transportation and cultural center. a. advantaged b. dependable c. involved d. strong Most migrant workers move in a well-established pattern according to the season of the regions where they work. 6. 7 a. area c.group b. way d. habit 8 Apartment living is vexing to some people because of the nearness of neighbors. a. thrilling b. comforting c. irritating d. embarrassing 9. Communication is one of the most important bonds that hold cultural systems together. a. obligations b. qualities c. links d. needs t 50 01. fln2flu v{ntnt
- Throughout the nineteenth century, a succession of improvements in textile machinery l0 .ieadity in.reased the volume of cloth and garment production. a. attractiveness b. refinement c. quantity d. caPacitY fl L2. LL Conservative groups and artists in Hollywood have never been able to sustain a beneficial la$ing relationshiP' a. satisfYing b. enduring c. worthwhile d. reliable In most parts of the world, major famines have led to international action to reduce the erdent of starvation. a. degree b. agony c. cause d. threat 13. tn order to overcome the Earth's gravity and rise into the air, an aircraft must be acted on bY a life force. a. defeat b. reduce c. realize d. attain 14. An intensification of internal strss and conflict among social, racial, and ideological : i $ t e i t I x s I * a r * I i ii i ;. i, i groups has had a. disruptive c. unavoidable effects on education in the twentieth century b. significant d. potential b. printing d. origin 15. Censorship is one way a society can reinforce the mores and customs that regulate the conduct of its members. a. monitor b. allow c. strengthen d. stimulate 16. William Shakespeare isfamous for his comical plays in which he employed malapropisms, or the misuse of words. a. dramatic b. humorous c. much-performed d. immortal 17. The genesis of the modern book can be traced to the papyrus scrolls of ancient Egyptians. a. appeal c. business 18. The demolition of so many of Toronto's fine nineteenth-century buildings has meant an irreparable culture loss. a. destruction b. reparation c. renovation d. separation n:aslo d vocee t,ooo lio 51
19. Horseback riding embraces both the skill of handling a horse and the mastery of diverse riding styles. a. fosters b. emphasizes c. exaggerates d. includes 20. Using extremely different decorating schemes in adjoining rooms may result in and a lack of unity in style. a. compromise b. disharmony c. accord d. anxiety 21. Many movies receive disparagi popular and successful. a. authoritative c. uninteresting reviews from film experts and yet become extremely b. Iengthy d. negative 22. Some viruses create conditions that make the body vulnerable to secondary infections. a. immune b. appealing c. susceptible d. inferior 23. Diamonds can be made artificially from graphite subjected to high pressures and temperatures. a. synthetically b. easily c. flawlessly d. properly 24. Many young people are keenly aware of the advantages of a college education in today's competitive economy. a. vaguely b. currently c. anxiously d. acutely 25. Unlike tragedy, which seeks to engage profound emotions, comedy strives to entertain mostly through criticism and ridicule. a. pretends b. hesitates c. starts d. tries R ot. frnlflu nro:fl
Test I I the alternative that best describes the meaning of the word in bold type. t A primary exception to the steady abandonment of windmills was their resurgence in rural areas for pumping water from wells. a. unmistakable b. complete c. unhealthy d. constant Equality, human rights, and justice are prominent issues that came from the united states' civil rights movement of the 1950s. a. contemporary b. domestic c. conspicuous d. political 2. 5 3. The typical symphony orchestra has evolved gradually since the late eighteenth century. a. haphazardly b. scarcely c. slowly d. logically 4. The phenomenal growth of the suburbs has increased the demand for better roads. a. recent b. extraordinary c. predicted d. gradual Parking at the bus stop is illegal. Motorists committing this infraction are heavily fined. a. revolt b. devotion c. compliance d. violation 6. James has an ambivalent attitude toward his friend; he likes him but always quarrels with him. a. hostile b. contradictory c. eccentric d. ridiculous Reference books are uiually alphabetically arraged so that the reader can find specifi c information. a. frequently b. accurately c. rapidly d. repeatedly 8. Hybridization often produces plants that exhibit characteristics not present in either parent plant. a. show b. transmit c. distinguish d. resist 9. As soon as the athlete received the bribe offer, he informed his coach of the affair. a. cruel b. dirty c. mysterious d. generous 7 orqrrlonli vocAB t,ooo 1io
10. The strike ended when the employer a. gained c. forced L9. When the body reacts a. negatively c. purposefully to the demands of the workers. b. joined d. admitted to certain substances introduced to it, an allergy results. b. spontaneously d. rapidly 11. The optical properties of a diamond give it the beauty that makes it pleasing as a gem. a. popular b. valuable c. acceptable d. attractive 12. The major function of the kidneys is the excrution of metabolic wastes and excess substances through the formation of urine. a. elimination b. manifestation c. collection d. derivation 13. A special diet supplement for chickens, using uncustomary plant materials, could result in lower cholesterol levels for humans. a. unrefined b. uncommon c. nutritional d. miscellaneous 14. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France to memorialize the alliance between the two countries. a. negotiation b. difference c. treaty d. association 15. Mountain climbers challenge the limits of human stamina in their attempts to scale the world's highest peaks. a. ability b. endurance c. suffering d. intelligence 16. Through assiduous research work in museums and libraries, some very rare drawings have been recovered for exhibition. a. perceptive b. prolonged c. diligent d. efficient 17. In order to maintain physical well-being, a person should eat wholesome food and get sufficient exercise. a. healthy b. superb c. well-cooked d. savory 18. Anxiety is a reaction caused by fear of a situation that is felt to be threatening or a. ridiculous b. exciting c. offensive d. dangerous 5,1 615 f|fl1.ltu vtflto:fl n
10, fo avoid COntaminailOn, sufgeons always wash their hands scruputousty berore startins each oPerailon' a. reluctantly b' meticulouslY c. gentlr d silentlY 2L. TheU.S. National Science Foundation freely scientific resources' a. records c. obtains disseminates information relating to b. gathers d. spreads 22. In statistics the most often used GomPutations are the mean, the median, and the mode because all are indicators of central tendency a. processes b. variables c. calculations d. instruments 23. Most of the picnickers took cover when rain seemed imminent. The few that prccrastinated got drenched. a. hurried b. postponed c. dismissed d. complied 24. Meteorologists issue tornado watches when they become aware of conditions leading to the unusually severe thunderstorms that spawn tornadoes. a. generate b. outrun c. accompany d. follow 25. The principal difference between singing and speaking is that in singing vowel sounds are sustained and given a precise pitch. a. prolonged b. refined c. lowered d. analyzed o:nulo rf vocee i,ooo iio
Test 12 2 Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the word in bold t1rpe. L. The police officer surmised that the thief might have been the tall bully who spent a lot of time on the street corner. a. recalled b. guessed c. proved d. stated One remarkable form of communication among insects is the dance language of the honeybee. a. substantial b. exceptional c. mysterious d. noticeable 3. The cost of living in nearly every country in the world has slglrocketed in the past ten years. a. increased slowly b. leveled off c. grown steadily d. risen rapidly 4. Among all societies, legal marriage is usually accompanied by some kind of ceremony that expresses group sanction of the union. a. opinion b. pressure c. approval d. insistence Scientists are now able to produce more and more raw materials synthetically. a. gradually b. tirelessly c. professionally d. artificially In an arid climate, irrigation is necessary in order to cultivate fruits, grains, and vegetables. a. store b. raise c. harvest d. purchase As technology introduces new products, words are often coined to describe what these new products do. a. neglected b. misused c. borrowed d. invented 8. In many ancient civilizations, agricultural knowledge was a collection of experiences 5 5 7 transmitted a. orally lly from farmer to farmer. b. concisely c. appropriately d. verbosely 9. The spectacular view of the Grand Canyon never fails to fascinate tourists. a. distinctive b. unobstructed c. matchless d. sensational or. f,a':srl* v{ntntQ L
between native peoples and colonial governments has been central to the L0. The of many Third World countries. politics b. interaction a. cofipetition negotiation d. conflict c. Ll. only specially-trained technicians are capable of reparing the intricate circuitry of a comPuter' a. comPlex c. exPensive b. malfunctioning d. proprietary 1') New drugs are now being tested that attempt to block the formation of new cancer cells in the human body' a. inhibit b' break c. detect d. minimize 13. The histories of all the flags of U.S. cities and states would require a thick book to lecount. a. explain b. comPrehend c. narrate d. justify 14. The anglerfish has a long dorsal fin ray that is suspended over the mouth and that serves to lure PreY. a. attract b. numb c. trick d. distract 15. In autumn, chipmunks fill their expansive cheek pouches with food that they carry away to store for the harsh winter ahead. a. cozy b. severe c. lonely d. dry 16. Millipedes generally live in damp places in temperate and tropical regions and feed mostly on decaying plant material. a. remote b. mild c. moist d. dilapidated 1.7. Although dolphins sometimes swim singly or in pairs, they ordinarily congregate in large schools, often numbering in the hundreds. a. reproduce b. communicate c. dwell d. assemble 18. Initially invented for scientific applications, the computer now suits the daily needs of the general public as well. a. emphasizes b. acknowledges c. demonstrates d. accommodates qsaslonri vocaa t,ooo lio 57
19. The history of the exploration of Antarctica recounts many true tales of perseverance and suffering. a. endurance b. skillfulness c. hardship d. disturbance 20. The prehistoric art of inscribing figures and designs on rock surfaces seems to have slowly disappeared with the advent of agriculture. a. coming b. interruption c. financing d. stability 21. Most religions are concerned with the worship of one or several deities as well as with ethical rules of conduct. a. faith b. speech c. thought d. behavior 22. Jewel experts claim that cultured pearls have greater luster than do uncultivated pearls harvested from the sea. a. resilience b. durability c. radiance d. utility 23. Boomerangs, a type of throwing stick weigh about three ounces and can be made in a variety of configurations. a. sizes b. widths c. shapes d. colors 24. Architects must use aerodynamics to make sure that skyscrapers can withstand the force of the wind. a. absorb b. resist c. increase d. divert 25. The study of law-with its great number of cases, statutes, and contracts-can be a tedious process. a. curious b. tiresome c. challenging d. overwhelming t" o:. gnihf Inrliru
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il Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. 1. Each occupation has its own : bankers, lawyers and computer professionals, for example, all use among themselves language which outsiders have difficulty following. a. merit b. disadvantage c. reward d. jargon 2. Although Sarah's report on her scientific findings was lengthy, the presentation she held was rather _. a. brief b. neutral c. straightfonrrard d. elaborate The new building was expansive; its - foundation allowed for wider hallways than the previous building. a. shallow b. broad c. fancy d. deep 4. Etic lets procrastination get the best of him; he _ completed his project the night before it was due, resulting in a sloppy presentation. a. patiently b. hastily c. nervously d. carefully 5. Health insurance prevents routine medical visits from becoming too _ for the average citizen. Without insurance, seeing a doctor can be very expensive. a. helpful b. costly c. valuable d. advantageous 6. The government is looking into means of improving the living _ of its people. a. affairs b. situations c. conditions d. surroundings Considering he cheated on the most important exam of the year, receiving an automatic zero seems _ punishment. a. brutal b. appropriate c. worthless d. unthinkable 8. Lisa's date proved to be a _ gentleman; he opened doors, paid for dinner, and even called her a taxi ride home. a. questionable b. genuine c. comical d. eccentric 9. The escaped convict - his identity by using another name to evade the police. a. revealed b. suppressed c. concealed d. censored 3 7 6Lr oi. flfl?0rl{ Inl1fiu
L0. Drug addiction can be very ; oftentimes, it will tear apart both family and career. a. destructive b. permanent c. fortunate d. innocent Xl. The copied version was an - reproduction; it was remarkable how closely it resembled the original. a. ancient b. authentic c. accurate d. accessible 12. The passers-by did not suspect that the "sculpture" was a street performer until he suddenly moved from his - position. a. statue b. statuette c. stationery d. stationary 13. Sometimes you can travel a long distance without meeting anyone when driving in a _ populated country. a. densely b. sparsely c. compactly d. scarcely 14. The woman was dismayed because her only brother had turned down her - for help. a. proposal b. suggestion c. plea d. pleasure 15. _ is an important quality we must have in order to succeed in life. We need to constantly adapt ourselves to changes in a fast-changing world. a. Honesty b. Sympathy c. Punctuality d. Flexibility 16. Her enthusiasm for the subject was - because she had a very inspiring and motivating teacher. a. weakened b. supported c. toughened d. strengthened 17. This block is in a good residential area as it is close to shops, schools, and other -. a. amenities b. facilities c. utilities d. communities 18. Unless you can prove your - you will most likely be convicted of murder. a. guilt b. purity c. sentence d. innocence 19. Poverty is - in that country. Many of its citizens can hardly make ends meet. a. dense b. scarce c. diverse d. prevalent n:aulo r.i vocag t,ooo rio lr1
20. As Grandfather's cancer is at an - stage, there is very little hope that his condition will improve. a. initial b. inner c. indefinite d. advanced 21. Everyone on board the aircraft - in the explosion, leaving no survivors. a. lived b. perished c. vanished d. disappeared 22. The dentist that we used to visit for treatment has been sued for - . a. malpractice b. malfunction c. maltreatment d. malnutrition 23. Brian was critically ill last month and was not expected to survive. His recovery was indeed _. a. steady b. miraculous c. unfortunate d. prediaable 24. The audience gave them a thunderous round of applause for their _ performance. a. militant b. sufficient c. magnificent d. significant 25. Different cloud formations could be clearly seen through the _ windows of the plane. a. fragile b. tinted c. translucent d. transparent I 6) o:. aainrri unro3q
lesl 2 2 Choose the best altemative to make the sentence meaningful. I Although most guests ate the - cake at the wedding, I did not have any because ' I am trying to lose weight. a. rich b. healthy c. decorated d. light Despite his effort to combat his fear of heights, the alarming speed at which the roller coaster plunged downhill - Jim. a. terrified b. thrilled c. angered d. pleased Unlike her curious neighbor, Susan was - about who would move into the empty house down the street. a. doubtful b. concerned c. skeptical d. uninterested Sally was unaware of the dress code required at the black tie function, so she wore _ casualjeans. a. respectable b. inappropriate c. unethical d. formal Following years of disharmony, Rita and John were surprised to discover a new, _ aspect of their relationship. a. unbearable b. ominous c. positive d. disastrous Jason felt _ when he spotted someone wearing the same shirt he had on a. embarrassed b. disappointed c. misunderstood d. unappreciated When a person is described as - it might be best to stay away from him or her That person probably isn't too friendly. a. childish b. organized c. hostile d. undervalued 8. [n certain parts of the world, women are considered and are therefore not granted equal rights as men. a. brilliant b. inferior c. powerful d. liberated The - grabbed the old lady's handbag and ran off before she could shout for help a. burglar b. attacker c. snatcher d. pickpocket 3 4 5 6 7 9 r- o:aulorr.i vocag 1 ,ooo lio !l
10. The lost earrings are valuable, and a handsome - was given to the woman who returned them. a. settlement b. reward c. duty d. investment 11. The room fell silent as the ambassador entered; she had everyone's attention as well as their _. a. resentment b. fear c. respect d. concern 12. During the fasting month, Muslims have to - from eating and drinking for about fourteen hours every day. a. abstain b. abandon c. reject d. disallow 13. During the promotion, each person is _ to buy up to a maximum of three bottles at one dollar each. a. free b. given c. entitled d. specified 14. John does not want to use his real name in the book that he has written. He will use a(n) _ instead. a. signature b. autograph c. inscription d. pseudonym 15. During the interview for the position in a multinational company, Sophia put on her best attire in order to give a good a. expression b. impression c. sensation d. intuition 15. The row of the shophouses will be _ soon to make way for the construction of a condominium. a. destructed b. deforested c. demolished d. degenerated L7. The army imposed a _ on the citizens. Anybody caught wandering in the streets after nine o'clock would be arrested. a. blackout b. limitation c. curfew d. restriction 18. My greatest _ is not being able to be by my grandmother's side when she passed away. a. regret b. dream c. illusion d. inspiration o:. fln?flu n[o:o L b.+
19. 20. 27. 22. David is suffering from - because he has not been drinking enough water a. deflection b. dehydration c. decomposition d. decontamination The crowd - as soon as the police arrived at the scene of the accident. a. diverged b. diverted 6. dispersed d. divulged His health is fast ; you should spend more time with him before it is too late 2. devastating b. disappearing c. deteriorating d. disapproving The relationship between them is still - despite the fierce argument they had yesterdaY. a. cordial b. guarded c. strained d. temporary t 23. The liar was exposed when he - himself several times during the interrogation. a. confused b. countered c. confounded d. contradicted 24. Many animals have developed special - of form and color as a means of survival in an adverse environment. a. patterns b. boundaries c. functions d. abilities 25. The waste - symtem in every big market here in this district is so bad that we can smell the bad odor of the garbage everywhere. a. disposal b. surrounding c. confusing d. welfare c n:nulovrri vocne t,ooo ria ir5
Test 3 Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. 1. Alice is an independent and innovative thinker; therefore, it is best to grant her a good deal of _ with regard to the direction of her research. a. preoccupation b. interest c. autonomy d. assistance 2. Ella hardly noticed whenever someone made a negative comment about her. Her sister, however, was more _. a. sensitive b. sociable c. frivolous d. grateful 3. Henry's cat loves his family. He seems to always be finding cute ways to show them his a. interest c. courage b. affection d. hunger 4. The series of private airplanes was only one of the company's many ; they also had a good deal of valuable real estate, vehicles, and investments. a. finances b. shareholders c. accounts d. assets 5. Rather than focus on a specific demographic, our program serves a _ client base. a. diverse b. narrow c. precise d. particular 5. Despite a wealth of evidence supporting the idea that wolves are very caring and social creatures, many people still _ that they are nothing more than cruel, vicious animals. a. reject b. refute c. assert d. deny The patients who are infected with the disease are _ from the others. a. deserted b. abandoned c. isolated d. dejected 8. Ancient cave paintings _ that our ancestors were making art thousands of years ago. a. foreshadow b. disprove c. demonstrate d. diagram 9. The - of the ozone layer can cause serious problems to our environment. a. depletion b. departure c. deportment d. denunciation 7 6i, o:. flnlflu v{ntofq
-^ Though the tlvo fingerprints were quite - they were not a perfect match, so no r"' iJentification could be made' a. impressive b. identical c. similar d. complicated L2 Because some of the measurements were incorrect, the architect needed to - his original Plan' a. reinvent b. revise c. revitalize d. redirect Air pollution poses a serious - to the health of all living things a. threat b. crime c. punishment d. impediment L3. )ack is reprimanded by his teacher for missing the full dress - for next week's performance. a. acting b. practice c. mock-up d. rehearsal 14. The proposal which she had spent several nights preparing was flatly _ by the management. a. denied b. rejected c. replaced d. reinstated 15. Even though she was on a diet, she _ to the temptation of the delicious food on the table. a. resisted b. persisted c. contented d. succumbed 15. Trapped in a ditch ln thejungle, the boy called out _ for help. a. hopefully b. constantly c. adversely d. desperately 17. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most popular tourist _ in Europe a. locations b. situations c. buildings d. attractions 18. Housing prices are . but many people are still willing to pay the high prices a. cheap b. exorbitant c. reasonable d. affordable 19. My sister has a - memory of her childhood. She only remembers spending her afternoons playing in the garden. a. vague b. clear c. precise d. sharp I- o:fl ulnfl rr vocAB 1,000 1i0 i:/
20. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk who - how offspring inherit characteristics from their parents. a. covered b. discovered c. uncovered d. recovered 21. Maria checks her work _ before handing it in. She rarely loses marks for carelessness. a. warily b. sloppily c. cursorily d. meticulously 22. The prosecution set out to prove that the driver was - as he had fallen asleep at the wheel. a. sleepy b. reckless c. negligent d. inconsiderate 23. Mother Teresa's heart was filled with streets of Calcutta. a. passion c. compassion for the homeless and destitute on the b. companion d. compulsion 24. The United States has made no decision on when it will _ diplomatic relations with this country. a. construct b. establish c. create d. penetrate 25. It was feared that the contamination of the water could lead to typhoid. a. instalments b. eruptions c. performances d. outbreaks of cholera and i T o:. fln?flu y{flInToj
the beet a[etnative to make the n]anage$ constantly think of I. Fadory arts in less time sentence meaningful. ways to increase _ b. pollution d. insurance -to manufacture more p a. efficiencY c. innovation 2. tn order to a. organize c. invest Do not trouble me with such a a. slight c. trivial emanding, and the dancers were _ after b. energized d. flexible future stock market trends, experts analyze an abundance of data. b. predict d. formulate b. decrease d. continuation ]:i,J"",#'f ffi""i'o;f'lf ':'lY-: a. stunned c. exhausted 3 4. Due to falling revenues and increasing costs, quarterly profits showed a marked - in 20L2. a. exPansion c. growth 5. Most companies have quality control procedures in place to check the durability of their products. If they - these procedures, their Products are more likely to malfunction a. neglect b. observe c. obey d. resPect '6. Unlike teams that emphasize unity and cooperation, teams that lack - tend to perform poorly. a. athletes b. originality c. cohesion d. referees If national park employees _ the hunting of endangered animals in their parks, some rare species might eventually become extinct. a. prevent b. permit c. forbid d. reveal 7 8 Prior to the scientific revolution, during which many previously held notions were otscovered to be incorrect, it was a commonly held - that Jupiter is a star. a. misconception b. faith c. fabrication d. prediction _ matter. Please settle the problem yourself b. normal d. minute 9 n:nulorlf vocna t,ooo I'a
10. Compliance with the school's curriculum is -. For examplq students must take at least two years of math. a. voluntary b. mandatory c. practical d. elective 11. The issue of whether violence on television has a bad - on young people is debatable. a. influence b. disgrace c. downfall d. publicity L2. The town was left in - for several years after a fire killed hundreds of people and destroyed homes of thousands. a. ruins b. remains c. residues d. remnants 13. Kevin - that he had traveled in a plane before but he couldn't tell me which country he had been to. a. claimed b. uttered c. announced d. affirmed 14. Spending your holidays in the spa resort allows you to - yourself in a relaxing atmosphere. a. relief b. release c. identify d. indulge L5. Brian is undecided as to whether or not he should _ the absurd rules. a. insist on b. commit to c. abide by d. accede to 15. Laura feels that examination should be _ to reduce stress in young people. a. canceled b. ceased c. established d. abolished L7. The recent water _ was caused by the oil spill from the collision of two tankers. a. pollution b. filtration c. detoxification d. discoloration 18. Many people from the village _ to the city, hoping to find better lives a. transfer b. migrate c. transform d. immigrate 19. This advertisement was taken out to sacrificial service to the nation. a. award c. salute _ all the healthcare workers for their b. reward d. commemorate 70 o:- f,fl2flu Y{ntoTnl
11 70. fhe recent murder case is one of the most - ever. Even the police are confused. a. amazing b. obvious g.. baftling d. glamorous qe6ald cannot put up with Lisa's temper anymore. It has become most -. a. irrelevant b. unbearable c. indifferent d. disappointing 23. 21. )ackwas -because he had leaked confidential company information to the press. a. dismissed b. retired c. expelled d. resigned please - receipt of this message to confirm that you have been notified and understand the instructions. a. acquire b. accumulate c. accommodate d. acknowledge 24. The LL p.m. curfew is only - It is expected to be lifted once the political situation retu rns to normal. a. definitive b. temporary c. arbitrary d. contemporary 25. There have been droughts and famines in Ethiopia for several years. Consequently, an _ number of people have starved to death or are suffering from malnutrition. a. eventual b. illegal c. enormous d. inappropriate o:aulovrri voceg 1,ooo ,l"o
Test 5 Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. L. Information gathered from the new archeological excavation was ------i' it brought a great deal of previously misunderstood ideas to light. a. illuminating b. misleading c. disastrous d. routine 2. Fusion cuisine involves _ techniques and ingredients from all over the world to create new recipes. a. revising b. combining c. inventing d. collecting 3. After adhering to a strict low-fat diet for months, Edward was - to return to his old ways; he missed his old favorite foods like cake and ice cream. a. averse b. hesitant c. reluctant d. tempted 4. In order to gain attention from potential customers, the new company staged a - during its first few months of operation. a. robbery b. resignation c. promotion d. bankruptcy The economic recession has resulted in a sudden decline in consumer spending; likewise, it has caused home values to _. a. continue b. ascend c. appreciate d. plummet 6. After looking at the map, we _ that there was not enough time to walk to the theater before the movie started. a. surmised b. imagined c. fantasized d. remembered In order to _ my.investment portfolio, I purchased shares in a wide range of companies. a. synchronize b. unifi7 c. diversify d. align 8. Science and technology have _ extensively to the improvement of our lifestyles. a. added b. supplied c. equipped d. contributed 9. The couple is enjoying a walk amidst a beautiful_ of mountains and lakes. a. picture b. backdrop c. encounter d. environment 5 7 r-) o't. fln?otlt v{nto:'n
10. Robert knew that admitting his lies could - his relationship with his girlfriend. Nevertheless, he felt he must tell the truth. a. destroy b. strengthen c. reinforce d. engage The Senator accepted bribes from the corporations she was supposed to regulate. Her conduct is seriously -. a. inhumane b. unethical c. dafTy d. acceptable 7L. 12. In order to reduce the number of road accidents, - punishment should be imPlemented. a. corporal b. huge c. stiffer d. coarser 13. The rich man made a - so that his assets would be distributed according to his wishes after his death. a. will b. remark c. retort d. pronounce 14. In order to get to know his employees better, the director of the company makes it a Doint to with them. a. play b. gossip c. mingle d. collaborate 15. If you suffer from - you should avoid watching movies or exercising close to your bedtime. a. sleeping b. accident c. insomnia d. agitation 16. Do not exercise if you have an injury. You may_your injury, which may lead to more complications later. a. aggravate b. alleviate c. intensify d. exaggerate 17. Having lived in the countryside for a few years, Daniel has grown - to its simple way of life. a. usual b. habitual c. established d. accustomed 18. Sarah - my intentions and thought that I did not want her help when I actually did need her assistance. a. misplaced b. miscounted c. mismatched d. misinterpreted o:nulorri voceg t,ooo 1io tt,
19. The cooking - by the salesman convinced many housewives ofthe usefulness of an electric cooker. a. show b. prediction c. imitation d. demonstration 20. This was a - case because the murderer did not leave any trace behind and the victim could not be identified. a. confused b. composed c. comforted d. complicated 21. The operation was unsuccessful because of the - that developed in the midst of it. a. confusions b. convulsions c. complications d. considerations 22. The price is - so do not turn down this offer simply because you think it is too expensive. a. answerable b. manageable c. negotiable d. questionable 23. We are not such _ friends that we share our most private thoughts with each other. a. casual b. sincere c. intimate d. passionate 24. In contrast to traditional rhetoric, modern rhetoric has _ its focus to the audience or reader. a. intensified b. narrowed c. maintained d. shifted 25. The Olympic Games attempt to transcend national interests and bring together the best international athletes in a spirit of friendly _ and peace. a. debate b. celebration c. instruction d. competition 7.+ ot. fln2fl ytnlotfl
lest 6 the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. . Countries with marine borders only have jurisdiction within a certain distance from their ' shores. That's why most of the ocean is considered - waters. a. narrow b. exclusive c. international d. admiral Sheila's musical compositions sound too much like Beethoven's symphonies. She needs to develop her own style and become a little more -. a. classical b. ancient c. inspired d. original 2. 3 Henry felt - when he spilled coffee all over his shirt. He felt as if everyone were staring and laughing at him. a. unnoticed b. invisible c. humorous d. embarrassed 4. The senator's plan was highly - Congress held intense debates about it for days. a. agreeable b. optimistic c. controversial d. patriotic 5. Since Sharon dislikes scary movies, she _ my invitation to see a new horror film together. a. accepted b. declined c. implemented d. frightened 6. The two tribes have been at war for hundreds of years. All attempts to forge peace and end the conflict have been _. a. fruitless b. worthwhile c. beneficial d. violent The invention of the polio vaccine has - the disease in most parti of the world Almost no one suffers from polio in developed countries anymore. a. restored b. escalated c. hidden d. eradicated 8. The theater critic wrote a - review of the new play. Attendance decreased and the show was canceled not long thereafter. a. glowing b. periodic c. disapproving d. fundamental 9. The doctor said that an - of the medicine may lead to undesirable health effects. a. overuse b. overdose c. overcome d. overestimate 7 osauloYrri vocee t,ooo ?io 75
10. Although the crime scene investigator searched for fingerprints, he was unable to find any, suggesting that the culprit was - and had worn gloves while committing the crime. a. cautious b. inattentive c. neglectful d. carefree 11. After moving to Germany for several months, my brother still cannot get - to the way of life there. He especially misses the food in Thailand. a. accused b. accrued c. acclaimed d. accustomed 12. The government is thinking of ways to - discrimination, oppression, and inequality and to promote peace among its people. a. combat b. conquer c. protest d. implement 13. If the - is found guilty, he could be sentenced to five years' imprisonment. a.jury b. accused c. attorney d. prosecutor L4. Charles, looking - and annoyed, walked into the shop and demanded to speak with the manager. a. cordial b. jovial c. amiable d. flustered 15. A copy of the - is given to all new students of the university. It can help them decide which course to take up for the year. a. brochure b. receipt c. pamphlet d. prospectus 16. _ in the water, the submarine could not be detected by the enermy warship. a. Dived b. Submerged c. Disappeared d. Vanished 17. The subject of philosophy is _ in nature. It looks at things from different angles. a. multifaceted b. multitasked c. multilingual d. multipurpose L8. The police _ the victim that they would try their best to catch her attacker a. assured b. acquitted c. acclaimed d. acknowledged 19. My aunt was finally - from the hospital after a long stay there. a. released b. ejected c. discharged d. withdrawn n: fln?otu v{fltntllt
2L. 20. The refugee camp was filled with - immigrants who had fled their countries. a. illegal b. illegible c. illiterate d. illegitimate Once bad habits are formed, it is difficult to - them, so don't form bad habits in the first Place. a. eiase b. erode c. estimate d. eradicate 22. Credit cards, a form of - payment, are popular among young professionals because they do not have to pay upfront when they make a purchase. a. declined b. damaging c. deferred d. diminished 23. As the body was severely burnt the police have difficulty trying to _ its identity. a. contain b. ascertain c. sustain d. constrain 24. With the aid of new technology and innovative procedures, meteorologists have _ their understanding of atmospheric conditions and weather systems. a. enhanced b. analyzed c. tested d. debated 25. When transferred from one container to another of a different design, a liquid will maintain its volume but a. alter c. confine its shape. b. stretch d. lengthen o:oulonri vocee t,ooo 1"0
5 Test 7 Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. 1. The eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla was said to have a(n) - sense of science. He just naturally seemed to know how electricity worked. a. skilled b. superficial c. extrinsic d. innate 2. The other children did not want Alex to play with them, so they - him from their game. a. examined b. exhibited c. exposed d. excluded 3. Apart from the one small river running through it the desert is entirely - a. arid b. humid c. remote d. temperate 4. Amy is - to peanuts: the smallest taste of peanut butter can stop her breathing and put her in the hospital. a. allergic b. accustomed c. addicted d. fata I The dancer tried to _ the movement of his teacher, exactly copying every graceful step. a. plagiarize b. interpret c. mimic d. refine 6. The professor told her students about the projects months in advance so that they would have _ time to complete their work. a. constant b. insufficient c. ample d. precious Because the soldier fought so valiantly, he was - by the president who awarded him an honorary medal. a. commended b. abolished c. encountered d. criticized 8. Trying to teach a dog to speak English is a _ task the creature will never be able to use language like we do. a. mundane b. futile c. respectable d. formidable 9. People living in the less developed part of the world still retain some _ customs. a. modern b. updated c. traditional d. advanced 7 tf) o:. fln2s,u Y(ntnln
Lo. Georye has a high - for pain. That's why his broken leg has not much effect on him. a. battle c. tolerance b. strength d. resilience 11. In addition to wearing green uniforms, the soldiers - themselves with leaves and branches' a. hid b. revealed c. pretended d. camouflaged L2. therc have been many - about his bankruptcy lately, though no one really knows what haPPened. a. comments b. suggestions c. incentives d. prosecutions 13. Joseph is very - to his religion. He never misses any religious session, even if he is very sick. a. rigid b. certain c. devoted d. rebellious 14. The five men are - by the government for their terrorist acts. They are now being closely watched by the police. a. wanted b. arrested c. blacklisted d. persecuted 15. Their wedding ceremony at the ballroom was _. It was worth all the efforts put in the planning. a. lousy b. boring c. mundane d. impressive L6. I - my anger because I knew that an outburst would not help improve the situation in any way. a. impressed b. oppressed c. compressed d. suppressed 17. The case was - when police found evidence pointing to a suicide rather than a mu rder. a. disposed b. dismissed c. disputed d. disapproved 18. Nancy is - about the operation she will be going through. She believes that it will be a success. a. tactic b. optimistic c. systematic d. pessimistic ornrlorri vocng t,ooo :r'a 7!l
19. - in iodine may cause goiter, a disease which makes a person's neck very swollen. a. Increase b. Devoid c. Deficiency d. Impairment 20. The doctor assured the patient that he would - after taking the medication. a. heal b. cure c. change d. recover 21. People living in the ancient times believed that - of famine and droughts were brought about by the sins of men. a. droppings b. visitations c. discoveries d. explorations 22. Despite being traumatized by the incident, Helen was still able to provide a - description of her attacker to the police. a. vivid b. blurred c. vague d. disorganized 23. Based on the constant collection of scientific data, meteorologists can - bad weather with considerable accuracy. a. announce b. track c. provide d. forecast 24. -fud shortages early in China's history lead to the present style of cooking food fast. a. Unforeseen b. Chronic c. Insignificant d. Impressive 25. Some critics find it alarming that technological devices should become _ as quickly as they do these days. Others contend that the replacement of old technology with new innovations is merely a mark of healthy scientific progress. a. empowered b. electronic c. obsolete d. reconfigured 3il o'll. fl fl ?ot1l Y{fl tot0.l
Test I " Mark performed poorly at his audition because thejudges were very - and he ' .ould not overcome how nervous they made him. 3. intimidating b. uplifting c. talented d. suPPortive the best alternatiue to make the sentence meaningful, Students are not allowed to copy others'work when writing their reports; instead, they must --- the things they read in their own words. a. steal b. plagiarize c. define d. paraphrase Although iohn was - to admit his guilt he ultimately confessed that he has stolen Mike's wallet. a. eager b. reluctant c. grateful d. obliging ') 3 7 4. All members of the jury must agree about whether or not the suspect is guilty; the trial will be thrown out if they cannot make an _ decision. a. inconclusive b. informed c. arbitrary d. unanimous 5. The undercover detective _ himself as a clown to avoid being recognized a. hid b. disguised c. pretended d. fabricated 5. Tom was such a worthless and lazy contributor to the group that his inclusion in it served as a(n) - rather than an advantage, to the group's progress. a. hindrance b. boon c. positive d. asset The heat is - Let's find an air-conditioned food court to have odr lunch. a. unbearable b. uncontrollable c. unaccountable d. unidentifiable 8. Daniel's'parents encourage him to pursue a - career in medicine or law; they want to see him become rich and successful. a. dreadful b. lucrative c. unstable d. stressful 9. Most of the restaurants here are - priced, and they also offer generous portions. a. reasonably b. deliciously c. maliciously d. meticulously o:nuloYrri voceg fi L t,ooo ?ia
10. Students who are interested in foreign languages are encouraged to - their studies by adding courses in linguistics to their schedules. a. accelerate b. condense c. supplement d. duplicate 11. One of the most effective ways to resolve conflict is to seek an outside mediator, someone who can hear both sides of the argument and attempt to - the angered parties. a. inflame b. pacify c. bolster d. entice 12. It is - that this message be delivered to the general, so be absolutely certain he gets it. a. imperative b. optional c. intentional d. adequate 13 This beautiful resort is - by tourists. You have to reserve a room well in advance to avoid disappointment. a. frequented b. diverted c. pervaded d. converted 14. During the school holidays, we should - in more meaningful activities instead of watching TV or playing computer games at home all day. a. arrange b. engage c. commit d. consume 15. The telephone is a _ instrument which has become a highly important part of our daily life. a. handy b. portable c. useless d. redundant 16. Being caught in a trafficjam is a _ experience, especially when you are rushing for time. a. bearing b. frightening c. satisling d. frustrating 17. The groom gave such a _ speech last night that everyone wondered whether the wedding banquet would begin at all. a. precise b. lengthy c. drowsy d. flimsy 18. The _ of the amount of rose syrup to the amount of water should be just right or the drink will not taste good. a. summary b. statistic c. proportion d. calculation 82 o:. Frn?flu ?{nto:o
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Test 9 Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. In an effort to make sure that no one found the evidence of his crime, Alex attempted to _ it from investigators. a. condemn b. conceal c. convict d. contemplate 1 5 2. Despite the unfavorable attention brought on by some critics, the press had a - effect on the campaign overall. a. beneficial b. neutral c. destructive d. harmful 3. Susan's parents are concerned with how - she has become this summer, so they are trying to find more activities to occupy her time. a. athletic b. idle c. productive d. relaxed 4. Almost no one actually believes that the god Zeus lives on top of Mount Olympus; most people understand that this isjust a - not a reality. a. poem b. lyric c. myth d. counterfeit The attorney said that the witness's testimony was - because the witness was a known liar. a. sincere b. insane c. unreliable d. innocent 6. The governor thinks the tax is a good one and would like to see it continue, but his opponent wants to _ it. a. abolish b. amend c. enact d. employ My neighbor wears a mask when he is outdoors because he does not want to _ the pollution in the air. a. infect b. overcome c. inhale d. provoke You are requested to summarize your report as there is too much _ information. a. important b. relevant c. associated d. redundant 7 8 People always say that I lookjust like my mother, but I think I _ my father. a. resemble b. imitate c. duplicate d. match 9. E.l ot. fln?otu t{nloito
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20. Steve and his siblings were brought up by their aunt as they were _ at a very young age. Their parents had died in an accident. a. killed b. abandoned c. orphaned d. murdered 21. Parents who attended the meeting _ the principal of their full cooperation to help their children. a. assured b. ensured c. promised d. confirmed 22. The misunderstanding between the husband and wife was _ after a long talk. They communicated more after that. a. solved b. resolved c. dissolved d. unsolved 23. The politician _ leaked out the secret while being interviewed on television. a. unknowingly b. uncertainly c. unnaturally d. unassumingly 24. With the advent ofjob specialization, some people have been able to take full advantage of their _ and become experts in their fields. a. equipment b. notions c. instincts d. talents 25. A r6sum6 should be thought of as a tool for selling oneself to a _ employer. a. particular b. prudent c. prospective d. prominent 86 ot. flr]?oru nlnto
Tesf l0 2 the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. . Small cars are - for large families; they do not have enough seating or space to ' be useful' a. profitable b. impractical c. inactive d. damaging Neither team had enough players to compete in the tournament but when the teams . there were enough players to compete in it as one team instead of two. a. combined b. separated c. rebelled d. participated 3. The couple was upset by the construction of the new skyscraper across the street, as the building would - their once scenic view. a. ameliorate b. obstruct c. obviate d. refine 4. The only people who would suffer from such a law would be the cigarette company, but we all know that they _ nothing to society. a. distribute b. attribute c. contribute d. substitute 5. As soon as an item of stock falls below its minimum - the computer automatically reorders. a. standard b. level c. grade d. position 6. Often a discount is offered as an - to get a customer to pay promptly. a. investment b. incentive c. interim d. inventory If you take the sweater back to the store they will want to see the to show you bought it there. a. receipt b. reception c. permit d. quotation 8. The task of the public relations department is to project the right - of a company. a. painting b. image c. picture d. drawing According to the code of practice, a public relations officer should not knowingly - false information. a. disseminate b. dissociate c. dispose d. dissolve 7 9 woulonri vocea t,ooo da ftl
10. Children are easily influenced by their - in school. That's why they have to learn to choose their friends carefully. a. peers b. workers c. colleagues d. subordinates 11. The reception must be held at a convenient - with good transportation and parking facilities. a. revue b. venue c. view d. venture 12. When making a presentation to a relatively small an overhead projector can be invaluable. a. assistance b. spectator c. audience d. congregation 13. The personnel department _ a job analysis, which is a detailed study of the elements and characteristics of each job. a. carries on b. carries out c. goes on d. goes through 14. As part of the _ process, we check each applicant's qualifications before considering them for an interview. a. monitoring b. warning c. screening d. forecasting 15. Linda was utterly _ by the unusual turn of events. She could not understand why such a strange thing had happened. a. curious b. bewitched c. concerned d. bewildered 16. A - teacher can often help even weak students to learn whereas an inefficient teacher often fails to teach even quite clever students. a. familiar b. competent c. sociable d. severe L7. _ every member of the organization was present at the general meeting. Out of a total membership of 100, only 6 were absent. a. Practically b. Actually c. Naturally d. Fortunately L8. The detectives have arrested the drug traffickers. They are now looking for their _ who had a part in selling drugs. a. victims b. criminals c. witnesses d. accomplices n1. fln?"sni y{nreiq
L9 An employer is not allowed to - against an employee because of race or color 2. discriminate c. incriminate b. disseminate d. eliminate 20. My grandfather is taking his - morning walk in the garden. He does this every 6orning before he takes his breaHast. a. habitual b. tompulsory c. periodical d. traditional 21. part-time employment gives students valuable experience and sometimes - them to pay their college tuition. a. reminds b. enables c. forces d. invites 22. Alternative energy resources are drawing increased attention as fuel from - sources becomes more costly and less available. a. valuable b. conventional c. miscellaneous d. inexhaustible 23. Whales, the earth's largest mammals, can be easily _ into two groups, the baleen and toothed whales. a. classified b. stored c. fitted d. adapted 24. Over the years air travel has exposed people to diverse cultures and helped to - their understanding of other beliefs and ways of life. a. avoid b. further c. produce d. demonstrate 25. Obesity, stress, smoking, or eating too much salt may _ hypertension in people who have inherited such a tendency. a. trigger b. intensi! c. aggravate d. complicate ncaulomli vocag t,ooo lio
Test I I 2 Choose the best alternative to make the sentence meaningful. 1. Biological clocks are of such - adaptive value to living organisms, that we would exDect most oroanisms to them. a. meager - evolve b. significant - eschew c. obvious - possess d. ambivalent - develop one - of the new scheme is that it might actually - just those applicants that it was intended to encourage. a. highlight - stimulate b. feature - attract c. attraction - intimidate d. drawback - daunt As were many colonial administrators, Gregory was - in his knowledge of the grammar of the local language, though his accent was -. a. deficient - poor b. competent - adequate c. faultless - awful d. well-versed - effective It is no secret that prison can be rather ; grim conditions and severe treatment have been known to - even the most hardened criminals. a. cruel - entertain b. harsh - dishearten c. pleasant - encourage d. hard - ridicule The famous pop singer tragically died at age thirty-two; it was an - event for all his fans, but it was especially hard on his most - fans. a. unthinkable - healthy b. amazing - dubious c. appalling - devoted d. appreciated - strange 6. The doctor takes note of any - blemishes on the patient's skin; such abnormalities are often _ of skin cancer. a. irregular - symptoms b. typical - clues c. small - advantages d. common - causes Due to Peter's _ attitude, many were _ to trust him as camp counselor a. apathetic - compelled b. positive - hesitant c. negative - eager d. uncaring - reluctant Under ordinary circumstances, the board would never _ such behavior, but due to the _ status of the CEO, her wrongdoing was casually overlooked. a. condone - special b. suppose - questionable c. suspect - average d. reprimand - important After engaging in _ exercise, it is important to recharge by eating a _ meal a. easy - heavy b. painful - injurious c. strenuous - healthy d. rigorous - fattening 3 4 5 7 8. 9 q:t. 90 flfl?stun nrni
L0. Most people consider torture - because it is an act of cruelty. However, some "ssert that it is - and can actually help save lives. a. offensive - dangerous b. horrible - irrelevant c. wrong - necessary d. terrible - unforgivable . r Although they have always done things - in the past, the twins felt it was crucial r' that they experience college - and foster a healthy sense of independence. 6. jointly - collectively b. joyfully- happily 6. simultaneously - commonly d. together - separately L2 Due to the - of hurricanes near the coast, a beach house must have - walls to prevent it from collapsing. a. lack - weak b. scarcity - normal c. abundance - thin d. prevalence - sturdy 73. After his - in the election, the new mayor adopted an aura of - that displeased many of the voters; he was too proud to listen to the citizens anymore. a. speech - modesty b. victory - arrogance c. loss - sadness d. campaign - annoyance L4. )ohn was - after his all-night study session; if he had been able to - during the test, he would have performed better. a. exhausted - study b. drowsy - concentrate c. tired - nap d. lethargic - sleep 15. Despite her friends' best efforts at making her feel - Sandra felt very _ at the Party. a. relaxed - uncomfortable b. humorous - silly c. helpful - generous d. miserable - sad 15. Despite usually being _!-- Mike was - when confronted by the dangerous bear. a. tired - drowsy b. afraid - frightened c. arrogant - courageous d. cowardly- brave 17. Although she usually dresses in - garments, Elizabeth decided to wear - outfit to the gallery party. a. colorful - an expensive b. frilly - an extraordinary c. fashionable - a stylish d. simple - an elaborate 18. Although Andrew's parents can be - disciplinarians, their - affections reveal how much they truly care for him. a. harmful - occasional b. strict - tender c. responsible - sincere d. firm - infrequent qcauloYrrivocee t ,ooo ,io !11
19. The - shopkeeper - us; we certainly won't buy anything from him again. a. generous - welcomed b. greedy - overcharged c. sleepy - excited d. kind - hated 20. Historically speaking, one outstanding aspect of religion is its ability to - a population of believers with feelings of community and righteousness, giving them the ability to - opposing nations in times of war. . a. reinforce - appreciate b. segregate - conquer c. divide - overwhelm d. strengthen - defeat 21. Attendance is not _______j employees are _ to arrive at the meeting at 8:00 sharp. a. expected - demanded b. practical - needed c. questionable - instructed d. optional- required 22. It is clear that there is a _ in their midst. Still, the _ soldiers hesitate to accuse one of their own. a. traitor - loyal b. weapon - dangerous c. general - disrespectful d. enemy - cunning 23. The audience at the performance was . Dancers were repeatedly _. a. gracious - criticized b. disrespectful - praised c. supportive - applauded d. helpful - ostracized 24. fhe new restaurant gets _ reviews, so we have _ eating there. a. mediocre - recommended b. enthusiastic - disliked c. pleasant - evaded d. dreadful - avoided 25. Though we may not always agree with the politicians in power, living in a democracy is a People in many parts of the world do not enjoy similar _. a. burden - expectations b. privilege - liberties c. right - dangers d. benefit - injustice a)l o:. gni'of qnrnSru
Test 72 the best altemative to make the sentence meaningful. r My friend generously offered to - my children while I was out, but because we already had a babysitter, I kindly - the offer. a. drive - refused b. mind - negotiated c. watch - declined d. monitor - accepted 2. fhe - of meat in your refrigerator does not necessarily indicate that you are a. absence - vegetarian c. taste - carnivorous b. amount - herbivorous d. flavor - omnivorous 3. While most people simply walked by, some - person stopped to - the homeless beggar. a. considerate - help b. caring-annoy c. reckless - aid d. kind - harass 4. After the penalty was finally motorists decided to - their poor driving habits. a. enforced - uphold b. instituted - maintain c- reduced - abandon d. increased - alter 5. In order to - their power and unity, rich landowners often married other members of the - noble class. a. imitate - royal b. preserve - wealthy c. destroy - influential d. defend - lowly 6. Though at first glance the water may appear I urge you not to be fooled; it is actually rather _. a. gross - disgusting b. tempting - enticing c. ordinary - plain d. clear- polluted Overall, the new cancer treatment has had a - impact, in spite of its _ side effects. a. beneficial - improving b. positive - negative c. terrible - deadly d. wonderful - promising 8. The olympic Games draw superior - from around the world. Each competitor represents his or her- so winning a gold medal in any sport becomes a matter of national pride. a. events - nation b. athletes - country c. gymnasts - state d. coaches - citizenship 7 nrnslonli vocne t,ooo iio !ll
9. Although the house may appear - from the outside, I assure you the interior is rather _. a. plain - ornate b. expensive - large c. bright - colorful d. gaudy-elaborate 1,0. Compared to the - homes one might see in the countryside, city apartments are quite -. a. elegant - regal b. spacious - cramped c. enormous - large d. lavish - gaudy 11. The - of the dinosaur fossils was purely accidental. Digging dirt in her backyard, a child - the tip of a huge dinosaur bone. a. invention - revealed b. appearance - struck c. discovery - uncovered d. recovery - exhumed L2. A 26-mile marathon race is a(n) _ test of human fitness and endurance. Runners must train for months or even years to be - enough for such a competition. a. extreme - prepared b. rapid - fast c. dangerous - healthy d. torturous - weak L3. A Christmas Corol by Charles Dickens is one of the most - written works in the English language. It has been _ for the screen and stage dozens of times. a. beloved - adapted b. well-known - performed c. despised - recreated d. obscure - dramatized 14. Peter has a tendency to - the truth. As a result, it is hard to - the things he says. a. exaggerate - trust b. manipulate - doubt c. invent - disprove d. uphold - imagine 15. Despite her reputation for being a particularly _ artist her new work seemed to be _ of other artists and appears completely unoriginal. a. talented - copies b. skillful - facsimiles c. bland - descendants d. innovative - derivatives 16. The otherwise _ employee surprised everyone when she was extremely _ in meeting a deadline. a. exquisite - gorgeous b. adept - vulgar c. helpful- pragmatic d. punctual - late 17. Steve first arranged the anthology in _ order based on when the writers published each piece, but he later switched to a(n) _ ordering system based on the spelling of the authors' names. a. reverse - straightforward b. random - orderly c. mathematical - geometric d. chronological - alphabetical 94 o:. f,n1$u ntotfl
18' <ince the harvest was so - the tribe held a lavish feast and, after the - the tribe still had enough food left over to preserve for the winter. 6. abundant - meal b. minute - festival c. beneficial - mourning d. cultivated - suffering 19. Although Edward is - about the governor's reelection campaign, Diana regards it with -. a. passionate - indifference b. reckless - ignorance c. upset - carelessness d. exceptional - zeal 29. todine deficiency is - in these remote mountain regions; however, it is no longer _in the lowlands where iodized salt is available. a. recorded - unusual b. eradicated - common c. diagnosed - controlled d. endemic - prevalent 21. Michael was _ about the upcoming investigation, and he was only made more -- by the newspaper accounts of it. a. upset - easygoing b. relaxed - stressed c. anxious - nervous d. aggressive - calm 22. Though the thief _ the evidence in the woods, it was _ by the police, who were able to link the evidence to the criminal. a. disguised - removed b. hid - camouflaged c. exposed - sheltered d. buried - excavated 23. Unlike Bermuda, which has a _ climate, Minnesota is often - especially in the winter. a. breezy - windy b. stormy - unpredictable c. warm - humid d. tropical - frigid 24. A(n) _ contains lists of words that have similar meanings; a student can use one to find - to use in his or her writing. a. thesaurus - synonyms b. encyclopedia - homonyms c. dictionary - locations d. textbook - translations 25. The actor always wore a mask and _ his face, so it was exciting to see what he looked like when he finally _ himself. a. decorated - cleansed b. covered - concealed c. exposed - disguised d. hid - revealed g5 o:quionri vocna r,ooo tii
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Possoge 3 Proteins are -1- for the growth and rebuilding of -2- but they can also be utilized as a(n) -3- of energy. In some diets, such as the diet of the Eskimo, they form the main source of energy. Proteins are first broken down into amino acids. Then they are into the blood and pass around the body. Amino icids not used by the body are eventually -4- excreted in the urine in the form of urea. Proteins unlike carbohydrates and fats, cannot be 5 for future use. b d 3 L. a. considerate c. essential 2. a. tissue c. gland a. ongrn c. resource 4. a. absorbed c. dissolved 5. a. drained c- stored 1. a. task c. adventure 2. a. seated c. attended 3. a. require c. remark b. enormous d. eminent b. hormone d. flesh , source beginning b. swallowed d. sunk b. maintained d. strained b. labor d. experience b. chaired d. lectured b. request d. review Possoge4 Taking a course in social science in a large university can be a very stressful _1_. Such courses are usually taught by a team of staff members instead of by individual professors. The lectures are given in a vast auditorium and may be _2_ by as many as five hundred students. Just finding a seat can be a problem. Interrupting a lecture to _3_ an explanation is out of the question. Students do have a chance to ask questions, however, while meeting in the quiz sections. These are small groups, _4_ by teaching assistants. For these meetings, readings are _5_ and problems discussed. Getting behind in one's lessons can be very upsetting. or. iJn?flu r!nrorq
b. d. 4. a. suPervised c. entertained a. acquired c. achieved 2. a. taking c. leaving 3. a. arrangements c. announcements 4. a. causes c. clues 5. a. carries c. supports b. assigned d. activated b. sending d. receiving b. assumptions d. appointments b. forms d. threats b. transforms d. captures recommended compromised 5 Po3soge5 A linguist is correct when he observes that we communicate with our body and our appeaftnce. However, nonverbal content is even more 1 than he indicates. We also communicate by -2- messages through the environment we create and live in. If, for example, someone were to enter your house or apartment at this very moment what kinds of .-3_ would he be able to make about you and your family? The spaces we live in give information about us to others, even when we are not in them. How you arrange your environment and how you dress yourself provide -4- about your role, status, age, and goals. Your voice also -5- information about you to people around you. 1. a. exclusive b. directive c. extensive d. attractive Of all the plalul language activities that people enjoy,jokes probably take first place. Since jokes are not meant to be taken seriously, teachers may -1- their possibilities for language learnlng. Jokes are -2- to be considered "throw-away" languagg" since they are said or done in fun. Yet lighter moments are important in language learning as in any other classroom experience. They provide a(n) -3- the serious side of life and relieve tension. Moreover, though jokes are not considered seriously, they can serve a serious -4- or two in the language arts classroom. Since children enjoy jokes so much and jokes tend to be written in short passages, joke books make enticing reading material for younger readers or readers who need shoG interesting passages to -5- success. ' r,l isf,ulonf vocAB 1,000 liB