Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.
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hollow configuration gauge predecessor doubtless intervene subtle paralyzed complication annihilated
1.
After the accident, Jeff was
paralyzedfrom the waist down. Correct answer paralyzed
Your answer paralyzed
doubtless2.
Marilyn Monroe is
the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in a movie. Correct answer doubtless
Your answer doubtless
3.
The
hollowtree was home to an entire family of rabbits. Your answer hollow
annihilated
Correct answer hollow
the abandoned building. Correct answer annihilated
predecessor4.
The bomb explosion completely
Your answer annihilated
5.
Please don't confuse me with my
Your answer
; I don't tolerate mistakes or excuses. Correct answer
6.
predecessor predecessor
interveneThe government decided to send troops and
in that country's civil war.
Your answer intervene
gaugeCorrect answer intervene
7.
It's difficult to
how many people will buy tickets since this is such a unique event. Correct answer gauge
subtle
Your answer gauge
8.
The differences may be
, but I certainly prefer this design over the previous one. Correct answer
subtle subtle
9. Since Mike was prepared to speak to Sally over the phone, her presence creates an
Your answer
unexpected
complicationfor him. Correct answer complication
configuration
Your answer complication
10.
The tables and chairs must be organized in exactly this attention.
, so please pay
Your answer configuration
Correct answer configuration
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11. It's important that our first radio _____ to another planet is one of peace.
a. transmission b. remission c. commission d. mission
12. The judge found it difficult to believe the boys since there were far too many _____ in their story.
a. discrepant b. discrepancy c. discrepancies d. discrepance
13. The runner's _____ legs helped propel him to victory in the race.
a. muscular b. muscles c. masculine d. masculinity
14. With an enormous _____, the plane crashed into the water.
a. spout b. splash c. waterfall d. smash
15. By the end of the story, all the characters will _____ at the hospital.
a. converge b. merge c. diverge d. verge
16. The astronauts landed on the moon in a small _____, which was a technological marvel.
a. model b. modal
c. module d. mogul
17. Unfortunately, I don't have a(n) _____ impression of the candidate after that terrible speech.
a. irresistible b. impalpable c. arbitrary d. favourable
18. It's a popular _____ that Christopher Columbus discovered America.
a. misconstruction b. misconception c. disconcertion d. disconnection
19. A water _____ is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
a. molecule b. particle c. element d. substance
20. A power outage now would be _____ for our computer network.
a. multitudinous b. sickening c. maniacal d. disastrous
Section C: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable preposition or adverb. 21.
I usually understand his reasoning, but I was totally confounded
byhis latest decision.
Your answer by
throughCorrect answer by
22.
We all came
the ordeal as much stronger people. Correct answer through
of
Your answer through
23.
Do you even have an inkling
why this is so important? Correct answer of
Your answer of
to24.
When she comes
after the operation, she'll probably be in a lot of pain. Correct answer to
by
Your answer to
25.
Ana is usually pretty smart, but even she was stumped
the challenge.
Your answer by
onCorrect answer by
the verge of collapse all day. Correct answer on
26.
I'm so exhausted; I've been
Your answer on
in27.
Explorations that took place
the past still have relevance to us today. Correct answer in
Your answer in
of28.
It took me the better part
a week to solve the puzzle. Correct answer of
for
Your answer of
this job? 29.
Are there any prerequisite skills
Your answer for
Correct answer for
30.
I have a vague recollection
ofgoing to Disneyland when I was a child. Correct answer of
Your answer of
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
One of the greatest inventions of recent memory is undoubtedly GPS. It is on the (31)verge of becoming as common as the mobile phone. In fact, many mobile phones now have GPS built into them! GPS units can also be found in cars, boats, airplanes, and handheld devices used by hikers and campers for (32)exploration. Many people recognize the usefulness in having directions to anyplace you might drive, but fewer people understand how handy a GPS unit can be outdoors.
geographicalHandheld GPS units use (33) coordinates to pinpoint exactly where you are, whether you are in the middle of New York City, the middle of the Sahara Desert, or the middle of a deserted (34)tropical island. Sailors and other people who travel on the sea rely on longitudeGPS units to give them their location in terms of (35)(36)latitude (east-west) and (north-south). With very few landmarks in the middle of the ocean, knowing gridone's location on this (37) is of utmost importance. Hikers and campers who walk through wilderness areas need to keep track of their (38)mileage so they know how far they have traveled and how far they are from the lullednearest shelter. Granted, it is relatively easy to be (39) into a false sense of security if you have a GPS unit on hand. They can't solve every problem, but they are a (40)terrific convenience to carry with you! Your answer verge
Correct answer verge
(31)
(32)
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exploration geographical tropical longitude latitude grid mileage lulled terrific
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Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage. \"You must've been in the wrong place,\" Justin shouted. \"No way! I followed your directions exactly,\" Luis replied.
\"I don't understand,\" Justin said quizzically. \"How could you not find the ocean?\"
\"Oh, I found the ocean. That's a little hard to miss. There was just no beach where you said there should've been one. Half-Moon Beach wasn't there!\"
Justin remained secure in his belief. \"You got lost. That's the only explanation.\"
\"No way!\" Luis was getting increasingly annoyed by this conversation. \"Your directions were lousy!\" \"Boys, boys ... settle down. We're all on vacation, what's this fuss all about?\" Mr. Gonzalez, attracted by the boys' raised voices and short tempers, quickly stepped in and tried to calm the situation.
\"Dad, Justin told me about this amazing beach, but he gave me bad directions. The beach wasn't there! I wasted all afternoon looking for that beach.\"
Justin looked indignant. \"I didn't lie to you. Those directions were good. It's not my fault you couldn't find Half-Moon Beach.\"
Mr. Gonzalez raised his hands to quiet both boys and softly said, \"Let me tell you a story. I think you'll see some interesting similarities.
\"There were once three young princes who lived in a far-off land,\" Mr. Gonzalez began. \"They had become bored with their lives and were constantly looking for new things to interest them. An old traveler told them of a tree that was supposed to grow in a nearby forest. The tree was known as the Red-Bud Tree, but no one had ever seen it before.
\"Well, needless to say, the princes all wanted to be the first to see this tree. The eldest prince was the first to venture into the forest during the first days of spring. He followed the traveler's directions exactly but only found a black, bare tree. There was no color to be found anywhere.
\"Several weeks later, the second prince journeyed into the forest. Spring had arrived and the kingdom was alive with colorful wildflowers. The second prince followed the same directions and found the Red-Bud Tree. He couldn't believe how beautiful, and how bright red, it was.
\"Several weeks later still, the youngest prince went off in search of the beautiful red tree. Again, he followed the directions, but he found a healthy tree covered in green leaves.
\"One day, not long after the youngest prince returned, all three sat around the dinner table and began talking about the Red-Bud Tree. The oldest prince remarked that he was unimpressed, since the tree was nothing more than twigs. The middle prince couldn't believe his ears since he thought the Red-Bud Tree had the most brilliant red he had ever seen. Similarly, the youngest son couldn't believe his ears, for the tree had been covered with green leaves when he saw it. The three brothers argued for a long time, each convinced that he was right and the other two were wrong.\"
Mr. Gonzalez looked at both boys, who were silently listening to his story. \"I'm sure you know what happened, right?\"
Justin spoke first. \"Well, I think it's pretty obvious. They each saw the tree at different times of the year, so it looked different.\"
\"That's right, Justin. Sometimes, several people can see the same thing at different times and see different things. Just like you and Luis did yesterday.\"
Both boys looked confused.
\"What do you mean?\" Luis asked.
\"Surprisingly, Half-Moon Beach disappears for part of each day. The tide there is dramatic. At low tide, the water retreats and people crowd the beach. At high tide, however, the waves come all the way up to the street and the beach is underwater.\"
Justin and Luis stared at each other, realization setting in.
41. The boys were confused because of a _____ anomaly.
A. geographical B. concentric C. tropical D. barometric
42. This style of writing would best be described as _______.
A. expository B. argumentative C. narrative D. descriptive
43. Which of the following words best describes Justin at the beginning of the story?
A. Doubtful. B. Confident. C. Maniacal. D. Comical.
44. What is the moral of this story?
A. There are three sides to every story. B. Time will heal all wounds.
C. Patience will win any argument. D. Reality is a matter of perspective.
45. The father uses _____ to make his point.
A. a simile B. an allegory C. a metaphor D. an allusion
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