Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
I am not certain, but there may be about twenty applicants for the job.
A. I am not sure if there are about twenty applicants for the job.
B. At a guess, there are about twenty applicants for the job
C. I guess that there are twenty applicants for the job
D. Twenty people are guessed to have applied for the job
Look at the hints printed in bold and choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
1 Sam __________ for a job, but there were not many.
A is looking B are looking C was looking D were looking
2 The executives _________ an argument at the moment.
A had B are having C were having D having
Use present progressive tense
1. I ______ ______ (talk) on the phone at this moment.
2. They ______ _______ (help) the teacher right now.
3. We _____ ________ ( not bake)
A chocolate cake at the moment.
4. Marta ____ _________ (drive), and Chris is sleeping.
5. __ ___ he _____ _____ (work) on the new show now?
6. How much money ___ they ________ in the company?(invest)
Use past progressive tense
1. They _____ (meet) with Smith and Co at exactly 2.35 pm yesterday.
2. Jason _____ (play) the piano at three o'clock yesterday afternoon.
3. What _____ (you do) when Barry arrived?
4. Tim _____ (study) German while his roommates were studying French.
5. My cousin _____ (not have) a good time when I arrived.
6. _____ (she do) the housework when you telephone
Read the following passage to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks .
There are several things to remember if you are (38)_______ for a new job. Most companies advertise their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of applicants for each post. A good letter of application is, (39)_______, very important. You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae, so that the (40)_______knows about your qualifications and experience. If you are applying to a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, (41)_______deals with appointing new staff. If you are invited to an interview, make sure you arrive suitably dressed and on time. Remember to ask politely about promotion prospects, as well as further training, and last but not least, the salary and holiday arrangements.
38. A. finding B. choosing C. sending D. applying
39. A. however B. although C. therefore D. because
40. A. employee B. employer C. employment D. unemployed
41. A. whom B. which C. whose D. who
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
As Chinese society changes, higher education is undergoing major transformations. The university model of the United States and other Western countries has a powerful influence. New trends in Chinese higher education are attracting the attention of global educators. Since the establishment of Western-oriented modern universities at the end of nineteenth century, Chinese higher education has continued to evolve. Over the past two decades, however, tremendous economic development in China has stimulated reforms in higher education that have resulted in some remarkable changes.
The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin. The university changed its name to Tianjin University in 1951 and became one of the leading universities in China: Next, Jiaotong University was founded in Shanghai in 1896. In the 1950s, most of this university was moved to Xi'an, an ancient capital city in northwest China, and became Xi'an Jiaotong University; the part of the university remaining in Shanghai was renamed Shanghai Jiaotong University.
42.Chinese higher education _______. A. is not affected by any others B. has not really well-developed
C. has developed since the end of nineteenth century D. is not paid any attention by global educators
43.Chinese higher education _______.
A. has been stable since nineteenth century B. has decreased over the past two decades
C. has not got any changes D. has been affected by the country's economic development
44. The word “evolve” in paragraph 1 refers to ________________ .
A. remain unstable B. develop C. decrease D. develop slowly
45. Which following statement is not true according to the passage?
A. In the 1950s, Jiaotong University was divided into Xi'an Jiaotong University and Shanghai Jiaotong University.
B. The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin.
C. The university model of the United States and other European countries has a powerful influence.
D. The country's economic development hasn’t stimulated reforms in higher education.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions.
Question 46: My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.
A. My father doesn’t like watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
B. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspapers.
C. My father doesn’t like reading newspapers as much as watching TV.
D. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
Question 47: “Are you willing to travel?” the interviewer asked her.
A. The interviewer asked her whether she is willing to travel.
B. The interviewer asked her whether she was willing to travel.
C. The interviewer asked her whether is she willing to travel.
D. The interviewer asked her whether was she willing to travel.
Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house.
A. Tony couldn’t have bought that house. C. Tony needn’t have bought that house.
B. Tony can’t have bought that house. D. Tony shouldn’t have bought that house.
Choose the option that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: You are tired. It is hard to concentrate on your work.
A. The more tired you are, the more harder it is to concentrate on your work.
B. The most tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate on your work.
C. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate on your work.
D. The tired more you are, the more hard it is to concentrate on your work.
Question 50: She fell over in the last minutes. She didn’t win the race.
A. If she didn’t fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race.
B. She didn’t win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes.
C. Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes.
D. She could have won the race if she hadn’t fallen over in the last minutes.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question: The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. possibly
B. privately
C. obviously
D. certainly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question: What could be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price
B. The Way Mobile Phones Work
C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
D. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question: According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.
A. they make them look more stylish
B. they are worrying
C. they are a means of communication
D. they are considered unusual
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. doctors
B. ideas
C. professionals
D. companies
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
Question: The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
A. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
B. information on the lethal effects of cellphones
C. the negative public use of cellphones
D. widespread opinion about bad effect of cellphones
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 20: Two friends are talking at the school yard.
Jim: “I believe studying abroad is the only way to get a good job.” - Jack: “______”
A. I’m sorry, but I can’t agree more.
B. That’s right. That’s why I just want to study in my own country.
C. I don’t think you are right, but I do believe so.
D. Are you kidding me? It’s never the only way.
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
I bought an Italian pair of shoes for $150. They went missing after two days.
A. I bought an Italian pair of shoes that went missing after two days.
B. The Italian pair of shoes that I bought for $150 went missing after two days.
C. The Italian pair of shoes, which I had bought for $150, went missing after two days.
D. My Italian pair of shoes that went missing after two days were bought for 150$.
