PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]
Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the eorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.
Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today.
Salt may seem rather a strange (31)____ to use as money, (32)_____ in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33)_____ necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34)____, were used as money in some countries until recent (35)_____, and cakes of salt (36)____ buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.
Sea shells (37)_____ as money at some time(38)____ another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39)___ mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)___ from East to West.
Metal, valued by weight, (41)____ coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42)_____ paper money. It can either be exchanged(43)____ goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)_____ in flat, round pieces with a hole in the middle, called "cash". The (45)_____ of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean.
Nowadays, coins and notes have (46)____ nearly all the more picturesque (47)____ of money, and (48)____ in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49)____ such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)____ money will soon be found only in museums.
(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category
(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even
(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D. absolute
(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size
(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. conditions
(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never
(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D. would have been used
(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or
(39) A. collected B. produced C. grown D. raised
(40) A. city B. district C. communib D. continent
(41) A. processed B. produced C. preceded D. proceeded
(42) A. in spite of B. instead of C. along with D. in line with
(43) A. against B. as C. in D. for
(44) A. often B. seldom C. really D. much
(45) A. earlier B.earliest C.better D.best
(46) A. replaced B. reproduced C. reflected D. recovered
(47) A. sizes B. shapes C. formats D. forms
(48) A. while B. although C. because D. if
(49) A. events B. gatherings C. occasions D. assemblies
(50) A. original B. primitive C. historical D. crude
PART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]
There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrase marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word orphrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
51. Our association, which has consistently pressed for greater employment opportunities for tN disabled, will publish ____ proposals in the near future.
A. their
B. our
C. his
D. its
52. Had Judy been more careful on the maths exam, she ____ much better results now.
A. would be getting
B. could have got
C. must get
D. would get
53. Nine is to three _____ three is to one.
A. when
B. that
C. which
D. what
54. Men differ from animals ____ they can think and speak.
A. for which
B. for that
C. in that
D. in which
55. ____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assignment.
A. Much though
B. Much as
C. As much
D. Though much
56. I enjoyed myself so much ____ I visited my friends in Paris last year.
A. when
B. which
C. that
D. where
57. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. All his lectures were boring.
B. Half his money was gone.
C. Her few friends are all fond of dancing.
D. He invited many his friends to the party.
58. When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on my desk, _____?
A. do you
B. don't you
C. will you
D. won't you
59. What does "He wisely refused to spend his money" mean?
A. It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.
B. He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.
C. He was short of money and didn't want to buy anything.
D. He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.
60. They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as ____.
A. it could be
B. could be
C. it was
D. was
61. The following are all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPT
A. Jim did this.
B. Jim did so.
C. Jim did that.
D. Jim did.
62. Quality is ____ counts most.
A. which
B. that
C. what
D. where
63. In his plays Shakespeare _____ his characters live through their language.
A. would make
B. had made
C. made
D. makes
64. The square itself is five hundred yards wide, five times ____ the size of St. Peter's in Rome.
A. /
B. that of
C. which is
D. of
65. Which of the following sentences expresses "probability"?
A. You must leave immediately.
B. You must be feeling rather tired.
C. You must be here by eight o'clock.
D. You must complete the reading assignment on time.
66. When he first started in university, he really felt at _____ with his major --- economics.
A. shore
B. bank
C. ocean
D. sea
67. On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be ____ towards them.
A. considerable
B. considering
C. considerate
D. considered
68. Sally was a bit shy, but the teacher found her quite ____ discussing a recent film with others.
A. at home
B. at most
C. at house
D. at bean
69. The company has capitalized _____ the error of judgment made by its business competitor.
A. in
B. over
C. with
D. on
70. Tim has failed three courses this semester, so he will have to _____ them next semester.
A. remake
B. repeat
C. reapply
D. revise
71. Keep this reference book; it may come in _____ one day.
A. handy
B. useful
C. convenient
D. helpful
72. The questions that the speaker raised were well ____ the average adult.
A. past
B. on
C. beyond
D. through
73. Teachers in this school were encouraged to use drama as a(n) _____ of learning.
A. design
B. instrument
C. agency
D. tool
74. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act _____.
A. sensitively
B. imaginatively
C. efficiently
D. accordingly
75. At first Jim was not quite clear what he was going to do after university, but now he seems_____ on becoming a computer programmer.
A. fit
B. set
C. disposed
D. decided
76. When invited to talk about his achievements+ he refused to blow his own _____ and declined to speak at the meeting.
A. trumpet
B. whistle
C. bugle
D. flute
77. In spite of the treatment, the pain in his leg grew in
A. gravity
B. extent
C. intensity
D. amount
78. Bus services between Town Centre and Newton Housing Estate will be _____ until the
motorway is repaired.
A. discontinued
B. suspended
C. halted
D. ceased
79. The moon, being much nearer to the Earth than the Sun, is the ____ cause of the tides.
A. principal
B. basic
C. initial
D. elementary
80. Teddy came to my ____ with a cheque of $200 to pay my room rate, after I phoned himthat my wallet had been stolen.
A. attendance
B. assistance
C. rescue
D. safety
READING
In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
TEXT A
When the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi.
But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke.
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other.
For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is the
Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.
But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers. Hip pop or funk music begins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs in
Europe. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don't shut down until 4 am.
And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don't worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions.
And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day.
Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between U852 and $9.50, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the "Venice of the North".
You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are several centuries old.
You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.
Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gogh and others are on display at the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.
The city has an appreciation of its historic past. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.
81At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that ________.
A. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city.
B. parties go on all day long in Amsterdam,
C. Amsterdam presents two different pictures.
D. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors.
82. Which tourist attraction is cited for elaboration in Paragraphs Four and Five?
A. Royal Palace.
B. Dam Square.
C. Club Paradiso.
D. Magna Plaza.
83. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT
A. they are party goers
B. they show hospitality
C. they can speak English
D. they are fond of cycling
84. Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city?
A. Modern.
B. Delightful.
C. Quiet.
D. Historic.
