Exercise 3

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

SAMUEL PEPYS

The most famous diary (0) in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _________   of everyday life in England (2) _________ 1660 and 1669. Peps write about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) _________  up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his (4) _________   he often slept during church or (5) _________   at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (6) _________   with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) _________   , and parties with good food and (8) _________   of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) _________   he was a Member of Parliament and President of Royal Society. He is also (10) _________  for his work for the British navy.

I.       Choose the best answer

The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) A. description/ B. letter/ C. notice/ D. story of everyday life in England (2) A. between/ B. from/ C. through/ D. to 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) A. driving/ flying/ C. running/ D. sailing up the River Thamesand the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his (4) A. accidents/ B. plans/ C. dreams/ D. faults – he often slept during church or (5) A. looked/ B. talked/ C. prayed/ D. thought at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (6) A. conversation/ B. discussion/ C. quarrel/ D. talk with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) A. battles/ B. games/ C. matches/ D. plays, and parties with bgood food and (8) A. amount/ B. plenty/ C. much/ D. some of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) A. acts/ B. hobbies/ C. jobs/ D. studies – he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (10) A. reviewed/ B. remembered/ C. reminded/ D. reported for his work for the British Navy.

II.  Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (10 points)

            It might be true that you are only as old as you feel. A British clinic is carrying (61) _______  tests to calculate the 'real' biological age of patients based on their rate of physical deterioration.

Information on every (62) _______  of a patients health is fed into a computer to establish (63)_______  they are older or younger than their calendar age suggests.

            The availability and increasing accuracy of the tests has prompted one British gerontologist to call for biological age to be used to determine retirement age. He (64) _______  that if an employee’s biological or 'real' age is shown to be 55 when he reaches his 65^th birthday, he should be (65) _______  to work for another decade. Apparently most employers only take into (66) _______  a person’s calendar years.

            A doctor offering these tests claims their (67) _______  will be to motivate people to improve their health. (68) _______  the concept of 'real age' seems set to become big (69) _______  , many believe that looks will always be the best (70) _______  of age.

61        A out                           B forward                    C over                          D on

62        A position                    B prospect                   C attitude                     D aspect

63        A unless                       B in case                      C so that                      D whether

64        A debates                     B argues                      C discusses                  D enquires

65        A encouraged              B supported                 C incited                      D promoted

66        A interest                     B detail                        C account                     D importance

67        A desire                       B reason                      C purpose                    D project

68        A But                           B Although                  C Despite                     D However

69        A business                   B pursuit                      C trade                         D concern

70        A notice                       B indicator                   C example                    D token

III.  Fill in each gap with one suitable word. (10 points)

            Living in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, the Xicrin are a small tribe (71)_______ have retained their traditional customs and rites. (72)_______ such ritual is part of an age-old ceremony young men have to endure in (73)_______ to prove their manhood and become warriors. This entails attacking a wasps' nest with their bare hands. It is one of the many ceremonies (74)_______ mark the maturation of the young men and reflect the tribe's relationship (75)_______ the natural environment.

            I was invited to witness this ceremony (76)_______ of my support for the Indians over many years as they tried to come to terms with outside culture.

            (77)_______ a period of several days and nights, the villagers had (78)_______  for the event. The young men, aged fourteen to eighteen, had been listening to stories of the tribe's history, as well as (79)_______ taught hunting and survival skills. The final ordeal, which always results in wasp stings, proves (80)_______ willingness to face dangerous situations.

PART E: WRITING (20 points)

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that its meaning does not change. (5 points)   

81 I am not accustomed to driving on the left.

I find  __________________________  .

82 Only when she is really hungry does she eats snacks between meals.

Unless __________________________  .

83 They wanted Mary to do the job.

They __________________________  .

84 We can start at 9 A.M or 10 A.M.

It makes __________________________  .

85 There are a lot of people dependent on him.

He __________________________ .

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold and other words to complete each sentence. Do not chang the word in bold. (5 points)

86 Do you think I could disturb you for a moment?                                                    wondering     

I __________________________ could disturb you for a moment.

87 I'm so sorry we have to endure this weather.                                                          put     

If only we did __________________________ this weather.

88 Everyone is sure that he will win the election.                                                         bound

He __________________________ the election.

89 The cause of explosion is still unknown.                                                                caused

_________________________  is still unknown.

90 He is very likely to come.                                                                                       probability

In _________________________ come.

IX. Choose the correct answer A, B, C. or D to fill each blank in the following passage.

      I have a very interesting and (1)                           hobby. I make short videoclips with my digital camera. It was my birthday present from my parents last year. Since then, I have (2)                      three short films. It’s great fun! I started asking my friends and relatives to take (3)                 in the films. I have tried to write the story for my video clips. When I have finished the script, I make copies for the “actors”. Each scene is small and they can look at the words just (4)              we start filming. We film at the weekend in my neighborhood, (5)               no one has to travel far. When the video clip is finished, I invite all the “actors” and we watch the film at my house.

      1.   A. enjoyable                B. enjoyed                   C. enjoying                  D. enjoy

      2.   A. done                       B. made                       C. played                     D. watched

      3.   A. scene                      B. role                         C. part                         D. film

      4.   A. until                        B. after                        C. only                        D. before

      5.   A. so                            B. because                   C. but                          D. although

IX. Choose the correct answer A, B, C. or D to fill each blank in the following passage.

      I have a very interesting and (1)                           hobby. I make short videoclips with my digital camera. It was my birthday present from my parents last year. Since then, I have (2)                      three short films. It’s great fun! I started asking my friends and relatives to take (3)                 in the films. I have tried to write the story for my video clips. When I have finished the script, I make copies for the “actors”. Each scene is small and they can look at the words just (4)              we start filming. We film at the weekend in my neighborhood, (5)               no one has to travel far. When the video clip is finished, I invite all the “actors” and we watch the film at my house.

      1.   A. enjoyable                B. enjoyed                   C. enjoying                  D. enjoy

      2.   A. done                       B. made                       C. played                     D. watched

      3.   A. scene                      B. role                         C. part                         D. film   

      4.   A. until                        B. after                        C. only                        D. before

      5.   A. so                            B. because                   C. but                          D. although

VI. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill each blank in the following passage.

            I have a very interesting and (1)                     hobby. I make short video clips with my digitalcamera. It was my birthday present from my parents last year. Since then, I have (2)                      three short films. It’s great fun! I started asking my friends and relatives to take (3)                 inthe films. I have tried to write the story for my video clips. When I have finished the script, 1 make copies for the “actors”. Each scene is small and they can look at the words just(4)   we start filming. We film at the weekend in my neighbourhood, (5)            noone has to travel far. When the video clip is finished, I invite all the “actors” and we watch the film at my house.

1.A. enjoy             B. enjoyed                         C. enjoying                       D. enjoyable

2.A. done              B. played                           C. made                            D. watched

3.A. part                B. role                               C. scene                            D. film

4.A. before            B. after                              C. only                              D. until

5.A. although        B. because                         C. but                                D. so

For question 46-55, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

Diaries

A diary is a daily record of events, thoughts and feelings (46)______ either for the writer's own personal satisfaction or for (47)______ use. Most diarists (48)______ expect nor necessarily want anyone else to read what they have written, so, on the (49)______ only they and perhaps their relatives and (50)______ friends ever see their writings. On the other hand, some people do write with the (51)______ of informing and entertaining the public, although often diaries are only (52)______ and published after the author's death.

One example of a diarist who never expected his diary to be (53)______ by the public was Samuel Pepys, who lived in the 17th century. His diary is the most impressive (54)______ the English language, recording some of the greatest (55)______ in English history, yet it is also the story of a most lovable man’s life.

46. A. possessed B. held C. kept D. stocked

47. A. later B. latter C. late D. then

48. A. not B. either C. none D. neither

49. A. all B. general C. whole D. everything

50. A. narrow B. close C. near D. tight

51. A. reason B. fact C. intention D. function

52. A. explored B. excavated C. discovered D. invented

53. A. seen B. revealed C. shown D. exhibited

54. A. to B. for C. of D. in

55. A. problems B. materials C. events D. numbers

For question 46-55, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

Diaries

A diary is a daily record of events, thoughts and feelings (46)______ either for the writer's own personal satisfaction or for (47)______ use. Most diarists (48)______ expect nor necessarily want anyone else to read what they have written, so, on the (49)______ only they and perhaps their relatives and (50)______ friends ever see their writings. On the other hand, some people do write with the (51)______ of informing and entertaining the public, although often diaries are only (52)______ and published after the author's death.

One example of a diarist who never expected his diary to be (53)______ by the public was Samuel Pepys, who lived in the 17th century. His diary is the most impressive (54)______ the English language, recording some of the greatest (55)______ in English history, yet it is also the story of a most lovable man’s life.

46. A. possessed B. held C. kept D. stocked

47. A. later B. latter C. late D. then

48. A. not B. either C. none D. neither

49. A. all B. general C. whole D. everything

50. A. narrow B. close C. near D. tight

51. A. reason B. fact C. intention D. function

52. A. explored B. excavated C. discovered D. invented

53. A. seen B. revealed C. shown D. exhibited

54. A. to B. for C. of D. in

55. A. problems B. materials C. events D. numbers

Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap

One of the most famous statues in the world stands on an island in New York Harbor. This (36)_______is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman (37) _________ holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 301 feet (38)________.

The Statue of Liberty was put up in 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

In the years after the statue was put up, many immigrants came to the United States through New York. As/When they entered New York Harbor, they (39) _________the Statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She (40)________a welcome to a land of freedom.

36. A. statue          B. island               C. harbor              D. monument

37. A. which         B. when                C. whom               D. who

38. A. tall              B. height               C. width               D. length

39. A. see              B. saw                            C. have seen          D. will see

40. A. symbolized B. symbolism                 C. symbolic          D. symbolically