Part III. Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points)
FASHION
Throughout history people have worn clothing of one description or another. Apart from protection against the weather, clothes were also often (1)_____________ to show the wearer's status and wealth. Over the years, numerous fashions in clothing have come and gone. (2)___________ some of these have been popular for relatively short periods, others have last longer.
Until the first half of the 20th century, the ability to show fashion was limited to those (3)___________ had the money to do so. But followin fashion did (4)_________________ only demand money, it also required large amounts of leisure time. Wealthy people (5)__________ fashion very seriously and close attention had to be (6)_____________ to detail. Wearing the correct clothes for different accasions was vry important, despite the fact that this often meant changing clothes five or six (7)______________ a day.
More recently, fashionable clothes have come (8)______________ the reach of ordinary people. The traditional craft of dressmaking, (9)_______________ usually involved sewing by hand, was both costly and slow. But today, large-scale manufacturing has made it easier for people to keep up with (10)____________ in fashion wihout having to spend a great deal of money.

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Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word:
Throughout history people have worn clothing of one description or another. Apart form protection against the weather, clothes were also often ...... to show the wearer's status a wealth. Over the years, numerous fashions in clothing have com and gone. ...... some of these have been popular for relatively short periods, others have lasted longer. 
Until the first half of the 20th century, the ability to follow fashion was limited only to those ........ had the money to do so. But following fashion did not only demand money, it also required large amounts of leisure time. Wealthy people ....... fashion very seriously and close attention had to be ..... to detail. Wearing the correct clothes for different occasions was very important, despite the fact that this often meant changing clothes five or six times a day. 
More recently, fashionable clothes have come .... the reach of ordinary people. The traditional craft of dressmaking, .... usually involved sewing by hand, was both costly and slow. But today, large-scale manufacturing has made it easier for people to keep up with .... in fashion without having to spend a great deal of money.

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.

Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (20 points)

On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each (1) ______. Usually, the tricks involve making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ______fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have     (3) ______right to shout "April Fool!"

This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. (4) ______ you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool instead. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5) ______you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! 

But how did this (6) ______ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) ______25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) ______the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) ______ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) ______ who don't want to change with the times. 

Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (20 points)

On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each (1) ______. Usually, the tricks involve making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ______fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have     (3) ______right to shout "April Fool!"

This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. (4) ______ you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool instead. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5) ______you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! 

But how did this (6) ______ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) ______25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) ______the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) ______ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) ______ who don't want to change with the times. 

Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (20 points)

On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each (1) ______. Usually, the tricks involve making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ______fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have     (3) ______right to shout "April Fool!"

This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. (4) ______ you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool instead. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5) ______you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! 

But how did this (6) ______ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) ______25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) ______the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) ______ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) ______ who don't want to change with the times. 

Part 3. (10 points) Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word . Write the word in Your answers’part.  

California is the  (1) _______ famous state in the USA. It isn't  (2) ________ biggest state; that's Alaska. But it  (3) __________ the largest population and it's certainly the most important state  (4) _________ the US economy. It's richer  (5) _______ most countries in the world. The coast has  (6) _________ of the best climates in the USA;  (7) _________is warmer and dryer than most places. Some people would also  (8)________ it's the most beautiful! But California has some  (9)_________; Los Angeles has one of the worst crime rates  (10) ______ any US city.

Your answers:

Part A: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. use only one suitable word for each space (10 points)

Of all the natural wonders of the world, (1)…….... are as spectacular as Niagara Falls. Located on (2).............. Niagara river along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara (3)....... consists of (4)…...... falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the state of New York , while the (5).......... is on the (6)........... side. About 85% of the water in Niagara river flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the (7)...... impressive of the two falls. About ten million people visit the falls(8)....... year, most during the summer tourist reason. Sightseers can ride steamers up close to the boiling water of the falls, or view (9)......... from  parks  on  both  sides  of the  river.   Niagara  has long been  a  popular (10)...........

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