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Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter.. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter.. Choose the

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The modern custom of providingWhat does the woman

mean? (01601)

She doesn’t need the man’s help

What are the people mainly discussing? (01607) Making an intramural basketball

team

What is the topic of the lecture? (01602) One model of speech and

communication

What is the talk mainly about? (01603) A famous historical person

What had the woman assumed about the man? b He had changed apartment

c He was still in his old apartment

What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

(02616)

Rainy

What does the man mean? He’d like something to drink

What does the man mean? (01605) He knew the woman would benefit

from his advice

How many more people are needed to from the

team that the people are discussing? (01606)

2

Twelfth Night is a famous (02613) comedy

Where will they get something to eat? (02618) At a service station

What present will the girl receive? (02620) A new carpet

What has the daughter forgotten to bring on

holiday? (02622)

Her shampoo

What time will the train to London leave? (02615) 4.50

What does the woman’s house look like now?

(02619)

There are no trees or hedges

What will the man and woman do on Sunday? Going to the beach

In 1900, they started selling the beautiful objects

they made Tourists who came to visit Navajo

Pueblos bought them At first, only men worked

with silver, but now women also participate.

The words “participate” is closest in meaning to

.

work with silver

In winter, it is important for birds to keep warm

at night and conserve precious food reserves.

The word “conserve” is closest in meaning to

.

retain

The first silver they used for making their own

ornamental items, such as necklaces and

bracelets, came from American silver dollars.

The word “ornaments” is closest in meaning to

.

decorations

Gender selection – the choosing of a baby’s

gender prior to birth – occurs in many parts of

the world In China and India, for example, a

NOT GIVEN

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baby’s gender is considered to be of vital

importance to the family.

Mothers in India eat cereals for breakfast so that

they will have male babies.

Conventional wisdom states that the father’s

sperm is the main determination of the child’s

gender, but recent research has begun to reveal a

number of other possible determing factors.

People used to think that the father was

responsible for the sex of the baby.

TRUE

In the UK, male births are falling by 1 per 1,000

births per year This could be ascribed to the

decline in the number of adults and adolescent

girls eating breakfast on a regular basis.

People in the United Kingdom often do not eat

breakfast.

TRUE

In one experiment, Elissa Cameron changed the

blood sugar level of female mice prior to

conception by putting a chemical in the animals’

water.

Elissa Cameron used both humans and mice in

her research.

FALSE

In 1905 he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to an

art dealer, and in the years that followed he

witnessed the birth of Cubism, discovered

primitive art, and learned the techniques of

woodcarving from a frame maker.

The word “witnessed” is closest in meaning to

.

observed

If you would like to have a son, it might be a good

idea to eat a breakfast that includes cereal On the

other hand, if you would prefer to give birth to a

daughter, then cut out breakfast and continue a

weight reduction diet at least until after

conception.

Some people think that drinking tea has an effect

on the sex of a baby.

NOT GIVEN

For centuries, the English Oak was the most

commonly found tree in England’s forests Old

English coins had pictures of its leaves on their

sides Englishmen used oak wood to build boats,

houses, churches, and wine barrels.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the

word “commonly”?

Frequently

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Seventy percent of the people in Australia live in

cities near the coasts The middle of the country is

nearly desserted.

The word “desserted” is closest in meaning to

.

empty

The popularity of low-calorie diets for females of

child-bearing age could also be a factor

contributing to the reduction in male births.

High-calorie diets have been shown to increase the

likelihood of female births.

FALSE

I got married when I was 26 and my husband 28

It was a whirlwind romance and although my

friends and family said they were delighted, they

were also clearly shocked at the speed of events

Although marriage is usually part of a predictable

progression within a relationship, for us to do

something so ordinary seemed

out-of-the-ordinary, partly because noen of our friends had

plans to settle down but mostly because neither

had we until we met each other.

The writer was surprised at her own decision to

marry in her twenties.

YES

The plank’s form dictated the rigidly frontal view

and the low relief Even its irregular shape must

have appealed to Laurent as a break with a

long-standing tradition that required a sculptor to

work within a perfect rectangle or square.

The phrase “a break with” is closest in meaning to

.

a departure from

This demand for gender choice for parents has led

scientists worldwide to investigate gender

selection prior to conception.

New drugs have been developed that allow

parents to choose the sex of their child.

NOT GIVEN

Sunny weather can always be depended on in

southern countries.

Choose the option A, B, C or D that best

paraphrases the given sentence.

People can always depend on sunny weather in southern countries

Tell me about your favourite day in your next

letter hear from you soon.

Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete

the following sentence in a letter.

Hope to

To , your advertisement was misleading

and I’m most disappointed by the quality of the

sum up

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services provided.

I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts.

Obsessive and agonising thoughts made me their prey

You do not have to pay for secondary education in

Britain.

Secondary education is free in Britain

John was too ill to go to work.

John was not well enough to go to work

I to complain about the holiday I booked

in ABC Citybreaks to Bramville.

am writing

In it is a luxurious hotel, the price are

reasonable.

spite of the fact that

Plant proteins tend to have few amino acids than

proteins from animal sources.

Choose the letter of the underlined word or group

of words that is not correct.

few

John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the nation’s

first group of people’s who were environmental

activities.

activities

That’s now I’d better go.

all for

It was the coldest winter they had ever had.

They had never had a colder winter

I look forward from you soon.

to hearing

File miles beyond the hills were a fire with its

flames reaching up to the sky.

were

Sorry I haven’t written to you _ I’ve been for ages, but

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really busy recently with end-of-term exams.

What can be inferred when the professor says,

‘What?’? (04638)

She is surprised by what the student said

What does the man imply? (04640) He didn’t go because he was

sleeping

What does the woman imply about her boss? He is eager to leave his job

What does the man imply about the books? a They were inexpensive

d They were free

What had the woman assumed? 04639 The dishes would not be done

What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says,

‘I suppose.’? 04631

a Surprise

b Doubt

c Disappointment

Why does the professor say this: ‘You might think

of longevity as meaning living for a long time, but

that is not enough?’? 03626

To correct a possible misconception

by students

After a slight increase in 1998, profits have

dropped back their 1997 level.

the following sentence in a report.

to

People have always exploited animals for food and

clothing, whilst farmers have brought

ever-increasing areas of land under cultivation

Whether this process should continue is a

question that requires careful .

the following sentence in an essay.

consideration

The alternative view that it is no longer

enough merely to possess a standard university

degree and practical work experience.

the following sentence in an essay

argues

Shares in First National Bank last night stood at

$4.80, an increase a third since the

beginning of the year.

of

For these reasons strongly that

immunisation programmes should not be

obligatory and that the individual should have the

right to choose whether or not to participate.

I feel

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What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says,

‘I suppose.’?

Doubt

In this way they become familiar with music and,

if well guided, go on to enjoy all kinds of music

the rest of their lives.

throughout

In my view, there is much that can be done to

the problem constructively.

address

Why does the professor mention streams and

rivers?

They can carry water in part of the water cycle

Why does the professor ask, ‘Have you ever taken

a vacation?’

He wants her to think of a specific context

There was a steady rise sales in January

and the first half of February, then they fell to

1,000 units in mid March.

in

What does professor Martin say about the

student?

His writing must cerntainly be improved

What does the professor intend to explain? a Why mistake made in textbooks

was never corrected

b How plants grown in water make use of fertilizer

d How the roots of rye plants develop to such a great length

The rate of inflation _ the first few months

of the year but there’s been a slight fall recently.

rose steadily for

Why does the professor mention the case of Japan

after he talks about other industrialized countries

such as Sweden, Canada, and the US?

He wants to give the student an example of a case different from the Western trend

What is the professor’s attitude toward the

situation of the Earth stopping suddenly?

He doubts it would ever happen

Why does the student go to see the professor? To get advice about her graduate

school appplication

The family has often been regarded as the

cornerstone of society In premodern and modern

societies alike it has been seen as the most basic

unit of social organization and one which carries

out vital tasks, such as socializing children.

The function of families

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Which of the following is the best heading for this

paragraph?

Until the 1960s few sociologists questioned the

importance or the benefits of family life Most

sociologists assumed that family life was evolving

as moderning progressed, and that the changes

involved made the family better suited to meeting

the needs of society and of family members A

particular type of family, the nuclear family was

seen as well adapted to the demands of modern

societies.

What is the best heading for the paragraph?

The ‘happy family’ model

Now active globally in the fight against poverty,

Oxfam International started life as the Oxford

Committee for Famine Relief back in 1942 At

that time, the people of Greece were suffering

serious economic hardship and Oxfam

campaigned to get food shipment sent The

organisation grew and its shops, selling

second-hand goods to raise funds for programmes in

developing countries, became a familiar sight on

the streets of the UK.

Why is Oxfam first formed?

To help people suffering in Greece

As soon as guests arrived in the home of an ncient

Greek host servants brought in vases of water so

they might freshen themselves After the guests

had washed their hands and feet, they stood

around gossiping until summoned to dinner

Water was provided serval times during the

course of the meal for washing the hands.

In an ancient Greek home, guests were expected

to .

wash their hands and feet more than once

Alongside these developments in society and

sociology, family life has become a topic of

political debate Politicians have become

somewhat more willing to comment on families

Sometimes they have devised policies to try to

deal with perceived problems surrounding the

family In short, the family has come to be seen as

more problematic than it was in the past The

controversies that have come to surround families

and households are the subject of this chapter.

The government reaction

Prose fiction has existed since ancient times, but The date of the earliest know novel

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most early fiction was actually written as poetry

Scholars disagree about the date of the first prose

fiction book, or novel Some scholars classify

fictional stories from ancient Greece and Rome as

the earliest novels Others claim there were novels

in Asia as early as the 6th century.

What can be inferred from the passage?

is not easy to determine

A piece of research confirms that the way men

and women feel at the beginning of their marriage

makes a difference to its eventual outcome Those

who feel disappointed, perhaps because marriage

itself is different from their expectations, or

because their lifestyle is not what they had

envisaged, are more likely to divorce.

The consequences of early dissatisfaction

Egyptians were welcomed to a dinner party by a

special servant, who put oil on their heads and

washed their hands Sometimes the process was

repeated during the course of the dinner.

Eguptian families had to deal with guests.

a special servant

Reorganised in 1995 to enable better international

co-operation, Oxfam International is involved in a

wide range of issues, such as trade, education and

emergency work, with the aim of creating a fairer

world and ensuring people enjoy basic human

rights.

The organisation was reformed in 1995 so that it

could .

work better in a global context

Peotry is a style of writing in which short lines

form verses Often, words at the end of these lines

rhyme, like ‘bed’ and ‘red.’ We call a group of

verses about one subject a ‘poem.’ Prose writing

does not have verses, nor does it rhyme It uses

sentences and paragraphs.

What does the word “it” refer to?

Prose

First, First Nations people cut the skin off a dead

animal, such as a deer or buffalo Next, they

would nail, or stake, the skin into the ground

Then, they scraped off the fur with tools made

from rocks, bones, or metal.

What can be inferred about First Nations people?

They used tools

The Romans washed their hands before and after

dinner Small basins were provided for guests for

this purpose, and it was a common practice to

a finger bowl

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drop a flower into the water to make it fragrant

This custome has survived today in many homes

and restaurants in which a finger bowl with a

flower petal in the water is brought to guests.

The modern custom of providing for

guests is similar to an ancient Roman custom.

With any machine, the use must apply force to

move an object This force is called ‘effort.’ The

object being moved also has a force, called

‘resistance.’ To move the object, the effort must

be greater than the resistance Simple machines

can multiply the force put on them and change the

dirction of that force to easily move objects.

The word “them” refers to .

simple machines

In ancient Rome, as guests were being seated,

servants draped the members of the dinner party

with a wreath of flowers and offered them a

goblet of wine.

Ancient Romans would wear a as they ate.

wreath of floweres

Among all cultures, in ancient or modern times, it

has never been good form to refuse the offer of

food or drink Around the world, to accept such

an offer is considered an act of common

politeness, whether one wants it or not Among

the nomadic Bedouins of the desert, it has always

been considered a serious breach of etiquete to

ride up to the front of a family’s tent without

stopping and eating their bread.

People everywhere are offended

when a guest .

doesn’t eat or drinking anything

The alternative view that it is no longer

enough merely to possess a standard university

degree and practical work experience.

argues

Although the media frequently reports on things

like the building of moon hotels and provides

images of a typical moon holiday resort, I doubt

whether these are speculative.

anything more than

Children can be introduced to musical concepts

like pitch and rhythm a number of

activities: dancing, singing and playing

instruments are all appropriate and enjoyable.

through

In this way they become familiar with music and,

if well guided, go on to enjoy all kinds of music

the rest of their lives.

throughut

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Between March and August this figure

stable but in September there was a sudden rise in

membership numbers.

remained

What does the professor intend to explain? How the roots of rye plants develop

to such a great length

What had the woman assumed about the man?. He had moved from a house to an

apartment

Computer software market becomes

crowded.

increasingly

Income tax has gone up 30% to 40%. from

Some people argue that the state does not have the

right to make parents immunise their children

However, I feel the question is not whether they

should immunise but whether they have the right

.

not to

What does professor Martin say about the

student?

His writing must cerntainly be improved

What is the professor’s attitude toward the

situation of the Earth stopping suddenly?

He considers it a real possibility

c He doubts it would ever happen

d He thinks it would solve a lot of problems

Why does the professor mention streams and

rivers?

They can carry water in part of the water cycle

How many more people are needed to from the team that the

people are discussing?

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c 2

What does the man mean? d He’d like something to drink.

What is the talk mainly about? b A famous historical person

What present will the girl receive? d A new carpet

What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? d Rainy

What does the man imply about the books? He’s going to give them away.

What can be inferred when the professor says, ‘What?’? a She is surprised by what the student said

What does the man imply? c He didn’t go because he was sleeping

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