Where to go whale watching

In a recent survey, people were asked to list the experiences they would most like to

(0) ........ before they died. In response, a surprising (1)...... of people mentioned that

they’d like to see whales in their natural habitat. In (2) .,...... fact, this is an ambition that

can be (3)......... relatively easily.

It is (4) that the seas around Iceland are home to over 5,000 orca or killer whales,

as they are sometimes known. But their behaviour, and therefore your chances of seeing them, varies (5) to the season.

In summer, the whales have a (6) to hang out near the coast and can be seen

swimming up fjords and inlets. During the winter months, however, the animals are generally to be found (7) ........ out a\ sea. (8) ........ season you choose for your trip, whale-watching trips are very easy to organise and there’s a (9) ........ chance you’ll get to see other whale species too.

Besides Iceland, another option is to (10)         for northern Norway between October

and January. Orcas arrive here at this time of year in (11) ........ of large shoals of herring, which are an important (12)         of their diet. If you’re lucky, you might even

see some spectacular displays of the northern lights during your time there.

Read the text below and choose the answer (A B C D) that bests fits each gal

In a recent survey, people were asked to list the experiences they would most like to have before they died. In response, a surprising (1)...... of people metioned that they'd like to see whales in their natural habitat. In (2)....... fact, this is an ambition that can be (3)....... relatively easily

It is (4)........ that the seas around Iceland are home to over 5,000 orca or killer whales, as they sometimes know. But their bahavior, and therefore your chances of seeing them, varies (5)....... to the season

In summer, the whales have a (6)......... to hang out near the coast and can be seen swimming up fiords and inlets. During the winter months, however, the animals are generally to be found (7)....... out at sea. (8)....

.. season you choose for ypur trip, whale- watching trips are very easy to organize amd there's a (9)......... chance you'll get to see other whale species too

Besides Iceland, another option is to (10)....... for northern. Norway between October and January. Orcas arrive here at this time of year in (11)...... of large shoals of herring, which are important (12)....... of their diet. If you're lucky, you might even see some spectacular displays of northern lights during your time there

1. A.amount B.number C.quantity D.crowd

2. A.real B.true C.honest D.actual

3. A.answered B.rewarded C.honored D.fulfilled

4. A.estimated B.counted C.guessed D.totalled

5. A.according B.depending C.relying D.agreeing

6. A.custom B.tendency C.habit D.trend

7. A.longer B.wider C.broader D.further

8. A. Whenever B. Whoever C. Whichever D. However

9. A.fine B.good C.bright D.great

10. A.head B.set C.point D.pick

11. A.hunt B.follow C.pursuit D.seek

12. A.thing B.food C.meal D.part

Read the text below and choose the answer (A B C D) that bests fits each gal

In a recent survey, people were asked to list the experiences they would most like to have before they died. In response, a surprising (1)...... of people metioned that they'd like to see whales in their natural habitat. In (2)....... fact, this is an ambition that can be (3)....... relatively easily

It is (4)........ that the seas around Iceland are home to over 5,000 orca or killer whales, as they sometimes know. But their bahavior, and therefore your chances of seeing them, varies (5)....... to the season

In summer, the whales have a (6)......... to hang out near the coast and can be seen swimming up fiords and inlets. During the winter months, however, the animals are generally to be found (7)....... out at sea. (8)....

.. season you choose for ypur trip, whale- watching trips are very easy to organize amd there's a (9)......... chance you'll get to see other whale species too

Besides Iceland, another option is to (10)....... for northern. Norway between October and January. Orcas arrive here at this time of year in (11)...... of large shoals of herring, which are important (12)....... of their diet. If you're lucky, you might even see some spectacular displays of northern lights during your time there

1. A.amount B.number C.quantity D.crowd

2. A.real B.true C.honest D.actual

3. A.answered B.rewarded C.honored D.fulfilled

4. A.estimated B.counted C.guessed D.totalled

5. A.according B.depending C.relying D.agreeing

6. A.custom B.tendency C.habit D.trend

7. A.longer B.wider C.broader D.further

8. A. Whenever B. Whoever C. Whichever D. However

9. A.fine B.good C.bright D.great

10. A.head B.set C.point D.pick

11. A.hunt B.follow C.pursuit D.seek

12. A.thing B.food C.meal D.part

Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.

According to the recent survey, most Chinese in Hong Kong preferred to work for Americans. They said that during the past ten years or so American businesses ________(46) well and were very friendly. Almost all of them who had worked for Americans said they ________(47) happy in their work.

They were then asked ________(48) they liked working for American bosses. Most replied ________(49) they were usually fair, kind, friendly and generous.

When asked whether ________(50) working for British bosses, however, the Chinese ____(51) that the British bosses were too strict and proud.

The survey __________(52) among 200 managers and advanced business students in Hong Kong. Most of the people _________(53) said that the working conditions were also much better in American companies.

When managers were asked ________(54) they often conducted business, they replied that they _________(55) to tea houses. A few people said that they had often done business with American over lunch at expensive hotel restaurants.

46. A. pay B. will pay C. are paying D. paid

47. A. are B. will be C. have been D. were

48. A. that B. if C. about D. why

49. A. to B. that C. if D. about

50. A. did they like B. they liked C. they did like D. liked they

51. A. answer B. will answer C. answered D. have answered

52. A. conducted B. was conducted C. has conducted D. was conducting

53. A. interview B. to interview C. interviewed D. interviewing

54. A. where B. when C. how D. if

55. A. are going B. have gone C. went D. will go

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IX/ read the passage and choose the best answers

1. According to a recent survey, most Chinese in Hong Kong preferred to work for Americans. They said that during the past ten years or so American businesses (pay/will pay/are paying /paid) well and were very friendly. Almost all of them who had worked for American said they (were/will be /have been /are) happy in their work. They were then asked (that/if/about /why) they liked working for American (people /men/women/bosses ). Most replied (to/that/if/about) they were usually fair, kind,friendly and generous. When asked whether they liked working for British bosses, however, the Chinese ( answer /wil answer /answered /have answered) that the British bosses were too strict and proud. The survey (conducted /was conducted /has conducted /was conducting) among 200 Chinese managers and advanced business students in Hong Kong. Most of the people (interview /to interview /interviewing /interviewed) said that the working conditions were also much better in American companies

When managers werr asked (where/when/how/if) they often conducted business, they replied that they went to tea houses. A few people said that they had often done business (to/for/with /from) American over lunch at expensive hotel restaurant

* Read the passages below and choose the correct answer to fill the gap.
According to a recent survey, most Chinese in Hong Kong preferred to work for Americans. They said that during the past ten years or so American businesses (1) ……………………well and were friendly.
Almost all of them who had worked for Americans said they (2) ……………………happy in their work.
When they were asked (3) ……………………they liked working for American bosses, most replied (4) ……………………they were usually fair, kind, friendly and generous.
When asked whether (5) ……………………working for British bosses, however, the Chinese (6)……………………that the British bosses too strict and proud.
The survey (7) ……………………among 200 Chinese manager and advanced business students in Hong Kong. Most of the people (8) ……………………said that the working conditions were also much better in American companies.
When managers were asked (9) ……………………they often conducted business, they replied that they (10) ……………………to tea houses. A few people said that they had often done business with Americans over lunch at expensive hotel restaurants.
1. A. pay B. will pay C. are paying D. paid
2. A. are B. will be C. have been D. were
3. A. that B. if C. about D. why
4. A. to B. that C. if D. about
5. A. did they like B. they liked C. they did like D. liked they
6. A. answer B. will answer C. answered D. have answered
7. A. conducted B. was conducted C. has conducted D. was conducting
8. A. interview B. to interview C. interviewed D. interviewing
9. A. where B. when C. how D. if
10. A. are going B. have gone C. went D. will go

26. Why you (not work) …………………? It’s 8.30 now.

27. Nobody would listen to the stories ( tell )…. by him so many times.

28. He ( see) ............. to go swimming three times a day

29.I am sorry about the noise last night. We (have) a party.

30. I can't help (feel) ……………….. sorry for the hungry children.

31. I was just about (leave) ………….…. the office when the phone rang.

32. Our little children enjoy (take) .................. to the water park every Sunday.

33. They’d rather you ( not come)………………………………………..to the party too late.

34. Can’t you see that I am busy (write) ____________?

35.Nothing ( do) about this problem for months

PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (25 pts)

Question I: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space (10pts) (Questions 36 - 45)

Some people do not eat meat (36)…………….they believe it is cruel to(37)…………….animals. This may be because their religion forbids it or because they do not like to think that animals had to suffer and die just so they could have a (38)…………….. Many people who are(39)…………….for this reason also avoid (40)…………….clothes and shoes that are made of animals fur and leather.

Some people do not eat meat because they believe it is too (41)…………….. By not buying meat, these vegetarians have more money left over to buy (42)…………….kinds of food. Meat is high in protein, which is an important element of food that people need to stay alive. Vegetarians (43)…………….sure they get the protein their bodies need by eating other, less expensive types of food like nuts, cheese and milk.

(44)…………….people decide to stop eating meat, they must find alternative sources for these nutrients they need to (45)…………….healthy. After a while, a vegetarian diet becomes a regular part of daily life.

Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts) (Questions 46-55)

According to the recent survey, most Chinese in Hong Kong preferred to work for Americans. They said that during the past ten years or so American businesses ________(46) well and were very friendly. Almost all of them who had worked for Americans said they ________(47) happy in their work.

They were then asked ________(48) they liked working for American bosses. Most replied ________(49) they were usually fair, kind, friendly and generous.

When asked whether ________(50) working for British bosses, however, the Chinese ____(51) that the British bosses were too strict and proud.

The survey __________(52) among 200 managers and advanced business students in Hong Kong. Most of the people _________(53) said that the working conditions were also much better in American companies.

When managers were asked ________(54) they often conducted business, they replied that they _________(55) to tea houses. A few people said that they had often done business with American over lunch at expensive hotel restaurants.

46. A. pay B. will pay C. are paying D. paid

47. A. are B. will be C. have been D. were

48. A. that B. if C. about D. why

49. A. to B. that C. if D. about

50. A. did they like B. they liked C. they did like D. liked they

51. A. answer B. will answer C. answered D. have answered

52. A. conducted B. was conducted C. has conducted D. was conducting

53. A. interview B. to interview C. interviewed D. interviewing

54. A. where B. when C. how D. if

55. A. are going B. have gone C. went D. will go

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. those

B. them

C. they

D. ones

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. reproach

B. reprimand

C. command

D. blame