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PRACTICE 74

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 1 My original statement has been completely distorted by the media

Question 2 With a wonderful memory for detail, this woman—who my father said never forgets anything— became truly loquacious

A talkative B thirsty C beautiful D complicated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 3 Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her

Question 4 It was not for his friend to abate that confidence

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the

position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 5 A tendency B difference C importance D incidence

Question 6 A diverse B current C justice D series

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

Question 7 It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking

Question 8 John announced that he could not longer tolerate the conditions of the contract under which

he was working

Question 9 After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realised that he has been driving in the wrong

direction

Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

American music, in most of its various forms, can be traced back to the music of the earliest African-

Americans Even though these Americans came here under the worst of circumstances, they still brought with them traditions, and developed new traditions of their own, that have grown into what is recognized around the world today as American music

Musicians, like other artists, are usually quick to give credit where credit is due Just as a writer quotes his sources, a musician credits those musicians who inspired him In the case of the early African - Americans that is not always easy Many of the slaves who brought musical traditions from Africa will never be known by name

No one wrote their history Many of the slaves who sang work songs in the fields will never be known by name

No one wrote their history either

However, there is a lot that we do know

The first well-recognized form of African-American music was spirituals Spirituals are religious songs They are songs that tell a story or express emotions Spirituals have a strong rhythm They are often sung by a group,

sometimes with a leader who sings a line or two alone and a chorus that sings the refrain Spirituals originated in

the Southern United States Spirituals sung by slaves often expressed the hope for freedom that was so important

in their lives Well know spirituals include "Go Down Moses," "Deep River, " and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." After slavery ended, spirituals began to spread to other parts of the United States Harry Thacker Burleigh was one of the first singers to perform spirituals on stage in a concert Marian Anderson, well known for her classical singing, helped spirituals to gain a wider audience too Spirituals influenced the development of another well-known form of American music - the blues

The blues were a more individual style of music than spirituals Blues were often sung solo, and sometimes they were accompanied by guitar music As the name suggests, the blues were often about sadness and facing troubles However, the blues could also be funny, positive, and even defiant One blues singer, loved for her

strong, beautiful voice, was Bessie Smith Another early blues musician was w C Handy Handy was not only a

musician, he also wrote music, promoted concerts, and published blues songs

During the time that the blues were spreading across the country, another style of music was also quickly gaining in popularity Ragtime was energetic music with a complicated, syncopated beat Often played on the piano, ragtime was the latest and most sophisticated in American popular music The best-known ragtime

musician was probably Scott Joplin, who wrote many hit ragtime pieces for the piano including "Maple Leaf Rag ”

Eventually, elements from all of these forms of music and more came back together In their own kind of

melting pot, African rhythms, slave work songs, spirituals, blues, ragtime, and other influences recombined to form the beginnings of that truly American art form - jazz In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music It would go on from there to worldwide popularity Jazz would branch out into many forms, and it would influence future styles of American music

Many musicians today credit earlier musicians such as Scott Joplin or Bessie Smith with inspiring their

music It’s a shame that they can’t also name the earliest African-Americans who really began the traditions that

led to the American music of today

Question 10: According to the passage, who introduced the early form of American music?

A American natives B Harry Thacker Burleigh

C slaves from Africa D people from the South of the United States

Question 11: Which type of music is often involved with piano accompaniment?

Question 12: What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A they could be amusing and optimistic

B a well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin

C they gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular

D they were a more individual style of music than spirituals

Question 13: When did jazz become the most popular American music?

A sometime in the early 20th century

B when elements from other American music combined

C after the hit “Maple Leaf Rag” was written

D in the late 1800s

Question 14: Scott Jopljn and Bessie Smith were

A famous ragtime musicians

B.people who really began the American musical traditions

C artists who inspired many musicians today

D songwriters who wrote blues songs

Question 15: What is the closest meaning to the word “chorus” used in the passage?

A a group of singers that sing together B the main part of a song

C an accompanying singer D none of the above

Question 16: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _

A today’s musicians B Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith

C the musicians’ music D the names of the earliest African-American singers

Question 17: What is the main idea of the passage?

A today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs

B it is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition

C spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz

D American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 18: Joe does a lot of exercise He’s still very fat

A Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat

B Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat

C Even though joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat

D Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise

Question 19: Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country Mexico does not require US citizens to do the same

A Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does either

B Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does not, either

C Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico does

D Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 20: "It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom.” said our manager

A.Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike

B Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike

C Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom

D Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.

Question 21: Their holiday plans fell through because there was a strike at the airport

A They couldn’t go on holiday as planned as a result of a strike at the airport

B They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a strike took place at the airport

C A strike at the airport almost put a stop to their holiday plans

D Disappointingly, a strike at the airport forced their holiday plans to nothing

Question 22: He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident

A An accident happened, and it was caused by his very fast driving

B.He didn’t have an accident although he was driving very fast

C If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident

D He wasn't driving slowly enough to avoid the accident

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.

Not everybody recognizes the benefits of new developments in communications technology Indeed, some people fear that text messaging may actually be having a negative (23) _ on young people's

communication and language skills, especially when we hear that primary school children may be at (24)

of becoming addicted to the habit So widespread has texting become, however, that even pigeons have started doing it What’s more, in this case, it's difficult to view the results as anything but positive

Twenty of the birds are about to (25) to the skies with the task of measuring air pollution, each (26) _ with sensor equipment and a mobile phone The (27) _ made by the sensors will be

automatically (28) _ into text messages and beamed to the Internet - where they will appear on a dedicated 'pigeon blog'

Question 27 A studies B readings C reviews D inquiries

Question 28 A adapted B converted C revised D applied

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

29 In fact the criminals _into because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in

A needn't have broken B didn't need break

C didn't need to break D needn't to have broken

30 The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the _who used to flock the libraries every evening

A gradual reduction of readers B gradual readers reduction

C gradual readers of reduction D reduction gradual readers

Question 31 I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only _

A superficially B thoroughly C carefully D seriously

Question 32 - “Sorry, I’m late” - “ _”

A You are welcome B No, I don’t mind

C All right Well done D Not to worry Better late than never

Question 33 - " Who wrote this poem?" - " It's said _ written by one of the Bronte sisters."

A to be B to have been C to being D to having been

34 After Jill had realized that the new computer was not what she really wanted, she _ it for an other one

Question 35 The new campus parking rule many students

A affects B effect C has an influence D effective

Question 36 Human carelessness has been _ damaging marine life

A accused of B prevented C said to D warned against

Question 37 “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“ _”

A Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk

B All right You will be OK

C Sorry, I have no idea

D I’m afraid you will have to do it

Question 38 Anne was not _ to think that the test was too difficult

A who B the one who C the only one D among the people

Question 39 The teacher always that the students make an outline before writing the complete essay

Question 40 Only if you do what you tell others _ as they are told

A will they do B they will do C they won't do D won't they

Question 41 " Would you like another coffee?" - " _"

C Very kind of your part D It's a pleasure

Question 42 “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “ ”

A Well I’m not sure when B Good, I hope so

C Sure What’s the problem? D Sorry, I haven’t got it here

Question 43 He had changed so much since the last time we met that I _him

A could recognize B could hardly recognize

C wouldn't have recognized D don't recognize

Question 44 _of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy

A Mostly forms B Most every form C Almost forms D Almost every form

Question 45 Helen is _ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes

A allergic to B tired of C keen on D preferable to

Question 46 _one day by a passing car, the dog never walked proper again

A Having injured B Injuring C Injured D To be injured

Question 47 _ you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city?

Question 48 If too many species _ out, it will upset the ecosystem

Question 49 - “Would you mind lending me your bike?”

- “ ”

A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s

Question 50 They would go by air than travel by train

Question 51 Don’t worry He’ll do the job as _ as possible

A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically

Question 52 entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him

Question 53 - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?”

- “ _.”

A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each

of the following questions.

Question 54 Once the airline announced its ticket sale, the telephone in the main office would not stop ringing

A People kept calling the airline main office since its announcement of ticket sale

B If the airline didn't announce a ticket sale, its telephone would stop ringing

C The airline telephone was ringing because they announced a ticket sale

D Nobody called the airline until it announced its ticket sale

Question 55 "I'm sorry for what happened but you will just have to accept the truth", Laura said to her friend

A Laura took the responsibility for what happened

B Laura didn't mean to tell the truth

C Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened

D Laura consoled her friend

Question 56 It is widely believed that hard work makes success

A People think that success is when you work hard

B Believers of success think that we should work hard

C Many people think that success at work is hard

D Many people believe that if you want to succeed, you should work hard

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from the rest

Question 57 A chorus B cherish C chaos D scholarship