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SAMPLE TEST 4Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following word. 1. A. advertise B. similar C. outskirts D. attractive2. A. characterise B. facility C. irrational D. variety 3. A. documentary B. occupation C. competitive D. individual4. A. supplementary B. particular C. disastrous D. redundancy5. A. instrumental B. communicate C. mathematics D. accidentalChoose the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank in the following passage from 6 to 15.

Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal (6) ____. Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (7) ____ unevenly. Chronic water shortages (8) ____ in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe. The (9) ____ of most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and (10) ____ environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation. Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (11) ____ countries is (12) ____ untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors;

About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (13) ____ and 25 percent is used in industry. Freshwater (14) ____ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (15) ____ irrigation, reforms in agriculture and. industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide. 6. A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. survival 7. A. delivered B. distributed C. provided D. given 8. A. exist B. lie C. show D. stay 9. A. resources B. springs C. sources D. starting 10. A. increasing B. growing C. climbing D. ascending 11. A. growing B. miserable C. poverty D. developing 12. A. recharged B. discharged C. charged D. discharging 13. A. farming B. planting C. agricultural D. growing 14. A. reservation B. conservation C. preservation D. retention 15. A. ineffective B. illogical C. irrational D. inefficient Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the question from 16 to25.

You can usually tell when your friends are happy or angry by the looks on their faces or by their actions. This is useful because reading their emotional expressions helps you to know how to respond to them. Emotions have evolved to help us respond to important situations and to convey our intentions to others. But does raising the eyebrows and rounding the mouth say the same thing in Minneapolis as it does in Madagascar? Much research on emotional expressions has centered on such questions.

According to Paul Ekman, the leading researcher in this area, people speak and understand substantially the same “facial language”. Studies by Ekman’s group have demonstrated that humans share a set of universal emotional expressions that testify to the common biological heritage of the human species. Smiles, for example, signal happiness and frowns indicate sadness on the faces of people in such far- flung places as Argentina, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Poland , Sumatra ,the United States, Vietnam, the jungles of New Guinea , and the Eskimo villages north of Arctic Circle. Ekman and his colleagues claim that people everywhere can recognize at least seven basic emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise. There are, however, huge differences across cultures in both the context and intensity of emotional displays – the so called display rules. In many Asian cultures, for example, children are taught to control emotional responses – especially negative ones- while many American children are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Regardless of culture, however, emotions usually show themselves, to some degree, in people’s behavior. From their first days of life, babies produce facial expressions that communicate their feelings.

The ability to read facial expressions develops early, too. Very young children pay close attention to facial expressions, and by age five, they nearly equal adults in their skill at reading emotions on people’s faces. This evidence all points to a biological underpinning for our abilities to express and interpret a basic set of human emotions. Moreover, as Charles Darwin pointed out over a century ago, some emotional expressions seem to appear across species boundaries. Cross - cultural psychologists tell us that certain emotional responses carry different meanings in different cultures. For example, what emotion do you suppose might be conveyed by sticking out your tongue? For Americans, this might indicate disgust, while in China it can signify surprise. Likewise, a grin on an American face may indicate joy, while on a Japanese face it may just as easily mean embarrassment. Clearly, culture influences emotional expressions. 16. According to the passage, we respond to others by ______________.

A. observing their looks B. watching their actions C. observing their emotional expressions D. looking at their faces

17. Many studies on emotional expressions try to answer the question whether _____________. A. different cultures have similar emotional expressions. B. eyebrow raising means the same in Minneapolis and Madagascar.C. raising the eyebrows has similar meaning to rounding the mouth. D. rounding the mouth has the same meaning in Minneapolis and Madagascar.

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18. The word “ evolved” in line 3 is closest in meaning to ______________. A. reduced B. increased C. simplified D. developed

19. Paul Ekman is mentioned in the passage as an example of ________________. A. lacked many main ingredients B. investigators on universal emotional expressionsC. researchers on universal language D. researchers who can speak and understand many languages

20. Smiles and frowns ________________.A. are universal expressions across cultures B. do not convey the same emotions in various culturesC. are not popular everywhere D. have different meanings in different cultures

21. The biggest difference lies in ________________.A. how long negative emotions are displayed B. how intensive emotions are expressed C. how emotional responses are controlled D. how often positive emotions are shown

22. Unlike American children, Asian children are encouraged to ________________.A. control their emotions B. display their emotions openlyC. conceal their positive emotions D. change their behaviour

23. Young children ________________.A. take time to control their facial expressions B. spend a long time learning to read others’ emotionsC. are sensitive towards others’ emotions D. make amazing progress in controlling their emotions

24. The phrase “ this evidence” refers to ________________.A. the fact that children are good at recognizing others’ emotions B. human facial expressions C. a biological underpinning for humans to express emotions D. the fact that children can control their

feelings 25. The best title for the passage is ________________.

A. Cultural universals in emotional expressions B. Ways to control emotional expressionsC. A review of research on emotional expressions D. Human habit of displaying emotions

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the question from 26 to35.For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of an asteroid with the earth was

responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous discoveries and results have hinted that an asteroid two kilometers in diameter struck the Yucatan peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire surface of the earth and blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth. With such a radical change in the earth’s environment, scientists believe that over 90% of all animal and plant species were eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals even begin to recover. But, the reign of the dinosaurs had ended and the age of mammals had begun.

The crucial link that has held this theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not commonly found on either the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in asteroids or meteorites throughout the solar system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment settled over the global and eventually became part of its surface. The theory, of course, has depended on the discovery of such an existing layer of iridium.

Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred. Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories. In 1996, a team of marine biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Bermuda. Found thousands of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar to those found in the Yucatan peninsula thousands of kilometers away. At first, scientists were skeptical whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon dating placed them to 65 million years ago, their doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then, many of the other theories for the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to rest26. This passage mainly discusses a theory about

A. which type of dinosaur roamed where B. the extinction of the dinosaursC. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles D. archeological evidence from Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean

27. According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the Earth?A. 99 kilometers in diameter B. 1000 kilometers in diameterC. 2 kilometers in diameter D. 65 kilometers in diameter

28. The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to____A. disproved B. denied C. implied D. flirted

29. The word “cast” is closest in meaning to______A. shone B. excused C. climbed D. dispersed

30. What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact mentioned in lines 6 – 8?A. A planetary defense system formed B. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment C. The climate remained fairly constant D. The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered

31. The word “reign” is closest in meaning to_______A. extremity B. dominance C. denial D. understanding

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32. The word “It” in line 10 refers to_______A. Iridium B. Crust C. Earth D. Asteroid

33. What does fourth paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?A. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floorB. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesisC. The major processes that have created the Earth’s crustD. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean

34. According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda_____A. originated from dinosaur remains B. was chemically manufactured by minersC. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula D. can be refined into fossil fuels

35. The paragraph following the passage probably discusses _____A. Why dinosaurs lived where they did B. Recent computer imagery of dinosaur movementC. the possibility of a future asteroid impact D. The relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentence. 36. They would be a bit happier with more guests.

A. If more guests came, they would feel happier. B. More guests made them happy.C. They were sad because no one came. D. They made their guests a bit happier.

37. There was not much resemblance between the final version and the initial draft. A. The final version is very similar to the initial draft. B. The initial draft is exactly the same as the final version.C. The final version and the initial draft resemble in many ways. D. The final version is quite different from the initial draft.

38. Tom couldn't say a word as he was so shocked at what he heard. A. Tom who was so shocked at what he heard couldn't say a word. B. Tom was so shocked at what he heard to say a word. C. Tom so shocked at what he heard couldn't say a word. D. So shocked at what he heard, Tom couldn't say a word.

39. Tigers are under threat of extinction and something must be done quickly. A. Nothing is done and tigers are in danger of extinction. B. Tigers would have become extinct if nothing had been done. C. Tigers will become extinct unless something is done quickly. D. Although something must be done quickly, tigers are in danger of extinction.

40. There was no alternative for them but to look for a new flat. A. They couldn’t look for a new flat now. B. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. C. They couldn’t alter their new flat. D. They didn’t need to look for a new flat because of other alternatives.

Choose the answer that best completes each sentence:41. Annette wanted to read the letter ………

A. to which I had written B. that had written by me C. I had written D. which I have written42. Show me the house ………

A. where they are living in B. which they are living C. where they are living there D. where they are living43. ………when the phone rang.

A. Hardly I came into the room B. No sooner had I come into the roomC. Not until I came into the room D. Hardly had I come into the room

44. Had the drought not lowered the reservoir, the ancient village_____________A. wouldn't be discovered B. wouldn't have been discoveredC. can't have been discovered D. can't be discovered

45. ………, the lion is a member of the cat family.A. Like the tiger B. Alike to the tiger C. Liking the tiger D. It is like the tiger

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 46. By the end of last March, I _____ English for five years.

A. have been studying B. will have been studying C. had been studying D. will have studied47. You’d better stop spending money, _____ you will end up in debt

A. unless B. otherwise C. if D. in case48. I am sorry. I meant _____ to you, but I have been busy.

A. to write B. to have been writing C. to have written D. writing49. Ancient people believed that _____ with a sun and the moon rotating around it.

A. the universe has earth at the centre B. the centre of the universe is earth C. the earth was the centre of the universe D. the earth is the centre of the universe

50. The people in my class, _____ are very friendly. A. most of international students B. the most international students C. almost international students D. mostly international students

51. If he is in trouble, it is his own fault, I personally wouldn’t _____ a finger to help him. A. raise B. lift C. bend D. turn

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52. _____ an argument that Paul and Steve had earlier. A. What was B. Which was C. There was D. It was

53. Up _____, and the people cheered. A. went the balloon B. goes the balloon C. does the balloon go D. did the balloon go

54. He is determined to finish the job ____ long it takes A. whenever B. whatever C. no matter D. however

55. She _____ for lost time by studying at weekends. A. got up B. set about C. made up D. put in

56. What is your opinion about Bob’s condition? I recommend _____ as much as possible. A. him rest B. that he rests C. that he rest D. him to rest

57. A: “ Let’s meet outside the theatre.” - B: “ _____” A. What about? B. I’d like to go to the concert C. Yes, let us do it D. Is 6.30 all right?

58. She _____ regretted having been so unkind. A. awfully B. severely C. bitterly D. fully

59. I find my boss difficult to work with. He is always _____ my idea. A. critic B. criticism C. critical D. criticizing

60. Alan and Sue _____ an argument. They are not speaking to each other. A. must have B. must have had C. might have D. might had

61. Don’t lie! You ____ their phone ringing. They haven’t got a phone. A. couldn’t have heard B. hadn’t heard C. can’t hear D. haven’t heard

62. - Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” - Linda: “Me______.”A. so B. too C. neither D. either

63. _____ we tried our best to complete it. A. As though the homework was difficult B. Thanks to the difficult homework C. Difficult as the homework was D. Despite the homework was difficult

64. Only when the ground is kept moist _____ germinate. A. will grass seeds B. grass seeds will C. does grass seeds D. grass seeds does

65. A: “ Do you know how old I am?” - B: “ _____” A. Happy birthday B. I couldn’t help it C. Don’t mention it D. I haven’t a clue

66. The higher the humidity, _____ people feel A. the uncomfortable less B. the uncomfortable more C. the most uncomfortable D. the more uncomfortable

67. She would rather I _____ harder now. A. studied B. studying C. be studying D. study

68. Rarely ____ seen far from water. A. are spotted turtles B. spotted turtles C. have spotted turtles D. spotted turtles are

69. Henry_____ a rich man today if he had been more careful in the past. A. will have been B. will be C. would have been D. would be

70. If you _____ a crime, you must expect to suffer the consequences. A. do B. commit C. perform D. make

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show underlined part that needs correction. 71. A small (A) percent of people (B) are allergic (C) to perfumes and (D) other scents.72. Passive smoking is defined (A) as the (B) exposure of (C) nonsmoker (D) to environmental tobacco smoke. 73. Since (A) erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty (B) has served as (C) a symbol of (D) freedom.74. Food prices have (A) raised (B) so rapidly in the past few months (C) that some families have been (D) forced to alter their eating habits.75. Infinity sportswear is offering (A) substantial (B) savings on athletic footwear this month, but not all types are (C) available in all (D) shoes sizes. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined76. I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job.

A. quarreled B. debated C. discussed D. ignored77. Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play.

A. spend time B. be responsible for C. account for D. spend money78. A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.

A. was hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran away D. bumped into the carChoose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined:79. The old people in the neighborhood are constantly visiting each other.

A. only B. occasionally C. continuously D. quite often80. Psychologists encourage their patients not to get upset about trivial matters.

A. expected B. usual C. important D. certain