TiếngAnhOnline.com - Pretest 3 1. Last year Graham spent his holiday in Austria. One day he was skiing when he _________ into a tree. broke clashed crashed dug 2. When Mahatma Gandhi graduated he took a job in South Africa where he first ________ against injustice. knocked controlled proceeded campaigned 3. A Great White has been known to part a wire rope with a breaking ________ of 2,000 kilograms. weight strength attack pressure 4. Perhaps no creature on land or sea __________ so much terror as the Great White Shark. inspires expires originates fills 5. He broke away from his captors, but they gave ________ and saw him climbing over the wall into Bingley prison. chase flight fugue pursuit 6. The British monarchy is an enormously popular ________ . architecture echelon edifice institution 7. The most striking ___________ of the town was the cathedral which was founded at the same time as the town. line creature fixture feature 8. Computer scientists are now working on the next ___________ of computers. generation institution imposition age 9. Most people are aware of their astrological __________. signs marks points signals 10. Difficulty in distinguishing between colors, particularly red and green, is an inherited __________. mistake error fault defect 11. One condition of this job is that you must be _________ to work at weekends. available capable acceptable accessible 12. A relief _________ has been set up to help earthquake victims. fund donation treasury collection 13. The prison was so well guarded that any thought of escape was _________. despairing aimless desperate pointless 14. Supposing I ________ to agree to your request, how do you think the others students would feel? would am were could 15. I hope you won't take _________ if I tell you the truth. annoyance offence resentment irritation 16. His failure _________ great disappointment to his parents. forced made caused provided 17. The government's new safety pamphlet __________ against smoking in bed. declares advises emphasises maintains 18. When he had finished the apple he threw the ________ into the bin. heart pith core kernel 19. Two months is ________ time to allow for the job to be completed. profuse protracted ample extensive 20. Don't jump _______ conclusions; we don't yet know all the relevant facts. into up to for 21. Even at that early stage, the school felt that she _________ a good chance of passing her exams. stood gained possessed took 22. No-one appreciated his work during his lifetime, but __________ it is clear that he was a great artist. in the aftermath by the time in retrospect in this eventuality 23. Although they had suffered heavy losses, the commanders refused to _________ defeat. grant assent concede acquiesce 24. The government spend va st sums on defence while public services are being cut _______. up back through over 25. Even ________ for inflation he thought it was a good investment. considering taking account allowing calculating 26. He looked like an ENglish man, but his foreign accent gave him ________ . in away up over 27. Even the most __________ drivers feel an urge to break the speed- limit occasionally. lawful legitimate law-abiding judicial 28. While politicians argue about nuclear weapons, ordinary people are simply concerned _______ staying alive. of for on in 29. I turned down his offer to stay as I did not wish to __________ upon his family. interfere disturb invade impose 30. The games were _______ (banned) in the Philippines. officially forbidden restricted confined downsized 31. As soon as the consumer protection law was passed, some manufacturers began to _______ to have it changed. object revolt campaign quarrel 32. I'm so tired that I can't take ________ what you're saying. up out in on 33. The first time he spoke in public he was _________ with nerves. overcome inhibited numbed forzen 34. In order to give up smoking, you need to exercise great ________. abstinence obstinacy endeavour will-power 35. For people with hearing difficulties, telephones with volume controls provide the best __________ . solution response reply result 36. It was too late to ___________ of the contract. back out back down back up back away 37. By going in person to the office which _________ the forms she was able to get what she wanted. controlled offered disseminated issued 38. The student failed to meet the necessary ______________ for admission to the course. fulfilments requirements qualities aptitudes 39. ____________ of recent political developments he was taken by surprise on his arrival in the capital. Unexpected Unacquainted Unaware Unknowing 40. She always _________ the smell of fresh bread with her mother, who loved baking. remembered associated exemplified attributed 41. 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He failed to __________ the authorities of his change of address. certify report notify acquaint 50. The children _________ at the ease with which the circus acrobats performed their routines. amazed marvelled surprised baffled 51. When her millionaire father died, the heiress __________ a fortune. came into came at [...]... fifteenth century To decribe how ancient counting systems differ from those of the twentieth century To compare the mental and physical processes used in arithmetic 83 The word "tardy" in line 4 is closest in meaning to historical basic unusual late 84 The word "these" in line 7 refers to patterns reasons systems calculations 85 The word "discounted" in line 8 is closest in meaning to reduced contradicted... describes old rag paper as all of the following EXCEPT handmade costly scarce delicate 90 The passage supports which of the following conclusions? Physical difficulties hindered the development of computing patterns Memorizing addition and multiplication tables is necessary for most elementary arithmetic processes Most people experience mental difficulties in learning long divisions and multiplications...came through came to 52 When he examined the gun the detective's suspicion turned into _ certainty confirmation reality conclusion 53 The seat belt can be altered to _ for differences in the size of the passenger permit adjust calculate allow 54 Because of rapid technoligical progress, the computers being made today will be in five years' time outdone extinct obsolete retired... that doing calculations in simple grouping system requires memorizing numerical combinations using an adding machine producing large quantities of a writing medium converting number symbols to higher units 87 The word "encountered" in line 17 is closest in meaning to faced caused increased discussed 88 The word "hampered" in line 20 is closest in meaning to impeded concluded unnoticed rejected 89 The... rather high, and it is not as easy to care for as fabrics made of synthetic rayon, acetate, and viscose 77 According to the passage, what precludes world-wide cultivation of linen? Archaeologists do not put much stock in flax longevity Linen production has been restricted to increase prices Flax can be farmed only in certain geographical areas Flax plants are no longer grown where they used to be 78 What... photograph the Sun 96 It can be inferred from the passage that a clear view of the Sun's outer layer is usually prevented by the Sun's rays an eclipse lack of light the great distance 97 The word "sensational" in line 23 is closest in meaning to spectacular predictable bizarre constant 98 According to the passage, as the corona rays reach the planets, they become hotter clearer thinner stronger 99 The... advanced to account for this tardy development, namely, the mental difficulties and the physical difficulties encountered in such work The first of these, the mental difficulties, must be somewhat discounted The impression that the ancient numeral systems are not amenable to even the simplest calculations is largely based on lack of familiarity with these systems It is clear that addition and subtraction... in a packet looks different from carrot seed when the farmer harvests because it is much darker in color much lighter in color less smooth less feathery 66 Reading for questions 6 6-7 0: Design is the act of making something better Everything, no matter how ordinary, has been designed That some objects give us no special pleasure or are not fashionable does not alter the fact that somebody decided what... brush cleaner He studied painting He sold paintings 72 It can be inferred from the passage that after Van Dyck left Rubens he accrued considerable wealth he became a militant aristocrat he refined his artistic tastes and skills he incorporated southern styles in his art 73 The author of the passage implies that Van Dyck's fame had largely to do with his artful portraits wealthy family elegance in clothing... automatic electric kettle It has been in production since the late 1950s, works perfectly and looks good Poor designs are easy to find If you cannot see what is at the back of the kitchen cupboard without getting down on your hands and knees, that is bad design If you catch your sleeve on a door handle, that is bad design If you cannot understand how to use the controls on your cooker without searching for . synthetic rayon, acetate, and viscose. 77. According to the passage, what precludes world-wide cultivation of linen? Archaeologists do not put much stock in flax longevity. Linen production. North American household. Linen is relatively scarce now because the process of weaving flax fabric is comparatively work - and time - consuming. Upon harvesting, flax must be hackled to separate. at came through came to 52. When he examined the gun the detective's suspicion turned into _________. certainty confirmation reality conclusion 53. The seat belt can be