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1.

A. The accident occurred in just a moment. B. ______________________. C. The cyclist from the main road did not notice it

A. The cyclist was thrown a few feet away
B. The cyclist was blinded by a bullock cart moving slowly in the opposite direction
C. The result was a head-on-collision
D. A speeding car came from a side road
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

A. The cultural programme consisted of different tastes. B. ____________________. C. After the prayer, there was a dance item

A. It began with an invocation
B. Finally the National Anthem was sung
C. When the skit ended there was a group dance
D. The dance was followed by a skit
Answer» B. Finally the National Anthem was sung
Discussion
3.

A. Todd borrowed this dollar last year on the 8th of April. B.____________________. C. It happened quite simply and naturally

A. And I said,' certainly'
B. He needed a dollar to pay his taxi and I lent it to him
C. He merely said, 'Let me have a dollar, will you?
D. I hardly realized it till it was all over.
Answer» C. He merely said, 'Let me have a dollar, will you?
Discussion
4.

A. It is very warm and sticky today. B. ______________________. C. The paper here says it?s going to be fair and sunny

A. A good rain would cool things off a little
B. That is a good idea
C. I wonder what the weather is going to be like tomorrow
D. Let's listen to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio
Answer» D. Let's listen to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio
Discussion
5.

Science has given up powers fit for the gods. B. ______________________. C. For example, we do not know how to manage our machines.

A. And we should remember that they are very stem masters
B. Yet we use them like small children
C. But in practice, they have become man's masters
D. Machines were made to be man's servants
Answer» C. But in practice, they have become man's masters
Discussion
6.

A. One of the odd-looking birds of the ocean is the penguin. B. _____________________. C. Penguins cannot fly.

A. With the aid of flippers they can dive into the water
B. It is found in the cold regions of the Antarctic Circle
C. Their wings have been change into swimming flippers
D. They use them like oars
Answer» C. Their wings have been change into swimming flippers
Discussion
7.

A. Your resources, like money are limited. B. _____________________. C. Sooner or later you should learn to delegate your authority to others

A. For that matter the need for a leader arises only in relation to other people
B. You must invest them wisely
C. Everything cannot be directly attended to by yourself
D. You have to depend on others
Answer» C. Everything cannot be directly attended to by yourself
Discussion
8.

A. Arun suddenly found himself in the streets. B. ______________________. C. There was a little money in the bank and he had some stock on hand

A. When he applied for the refund of his security, there was hardly anyone at the other end to receive his application
B. The prices were going down, and he could hardly realize a few hundred rupees
C. At first he could hardly understand the fall significance of this collapse
D. But the stock moved out slowly
Answer» D. But the stock moved out slowly
Discussion
9.

A. Life is a gift of God to man. B. ______________________. C. The other is time.

A. What an invaluable gift!
B. Oh Lord! What fools we mortals are?
C. Every morning he fills 24 hours in wallets of each of us and never asks questions
D. Irrespective of these gifts, we grumble
Answer» B. Oh Lord! What fools we mortals are?
Discussion
10.

A. When he joined the college, he was an adolescent and immature. B. ______________________. C. He learnt a lot from his experiences at the college

A. But his sagacity helped him get a good job
B. Four years of study in the college changed him completely
C. He had to get suitably employed
D. When he left it he was ready to face the problems of life
Answer» C. He had to get suitably employed
Discussion
11.

I was only 4 years old when my dad was working with elephants, lions and tigers _________. When I was 14, 1 was already taking care of and raising baboons and lion cubs, leopard cats and other animals. At 17, 1 began working professionally with elephants. I did that for about 8 years and then gave it up. I have been working in the construction business since then.

A. Elephants and many other animals are just like people
B. Therefore, I always had animals around me
C. You have to love them unconditionally
D. But nothing would happen to elephants
Answer» C. You have to love them unconditionally
Discussion
12.

You need a total of about 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Here is the good news __________. Five or ten minute sessions of physical activities throughout the day are just as good for you. These may include walking, jogging, running, and riding a bike.

A. He regularly takes physical education classes at school
B. You should turn off that television and get moving instead
C. A programme called "The Fitness Fighters" was started
D. This does not have to be done all at one time
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

We hear only by means of the ears. If we are born deaf, or if injury destroys some important part of the hearing mechanism, then we cannot hear. Similarly, we taste only by means of the taste organs in the mouth, and smell only with the organs of smell in the nose ___________.

A. The dependence of mind upon body in a general way was evident to everyone
B. Light from the picture is refracted within the eyes, forming an image on each retina
C. Thus, injuries to the eyes or the optic nerve make it impossible for us to see
D. In a word, our primary knowledge of the world comes only through the sense organs
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Neurocognitive Linguistics is an attempt to understand the linguistic system of the human brain. The object of investigation is the mental system that supports our language processing __________. That is the basic challenge facing neurocognitive linguistics. But since our linguistic systems are housed in our brains, we have no choice but to treat language as a mental phenomenon

A. Man has always been fascinated by amazing facts about his own brain
B. Of course, this mental system is not directly observable
C. There have been numerous kinds of research done on the brain structure
D. There was one single professor famous for his ideas about the function of the brain
Answer» C. There have been numerous kinds of research done on the brain structure
Discussion
15.

A fax machine works by scanning each outgoing page, turning the image into a series of light and dark dots. This pattern is then translated into audio tones, and sent over regular phone lines. The receiving fax "hears" the tones, pieces the grid together, and prints the total number of dots_____________.

A. He invented a machine capable of receiving signals from a telegraph wire
B. They were an easy way to send documents to any phone number
C. The resulting document is a black and white copy of the original page
D. Then he finally managed to translate these symbols into images on paper
Answer» D. Then he finally managed to translate these symbols into images on paper
Discussion
16.

As a food label is often nothing more than an advert to tempt you to buy the product, you should pay particular attention to the choice of words used ______________. Chocolate flavour topping, for example, will not contain chocolate, so read carefully.

A. certain ingredients must be identified by a specific name, such as preservatives
B. they should take particular care over low- fat and low-sugar products
C. indeed, it could refer to texture, fat content or sugar content
D. always watch out for the word 'flavour', as this may mean that the product contains synthetic ingredients
Answer» E.
Discussion
17.

Food and cooking hygiene includes a number of routines which should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards _____________. Besides, wash hands with warm soapy water before preparing food. Also, wash meat, fruit, and vegetables thoroughly before use.

A. food can transmit disease from person to person
B. first of all, wear clean clothes and protective apron
C. the bacteria in food can cause food poisoning
D. among the modern processes for food preservation are refrigeration and canning
Answer» C. the bacteria in food can cause food poisoning
Discussion
18.

Best before is sometimes indicated on food and drink wrappers, followed by a date, and is intended to indicate the date before which the food should be consumed _____________. In this case, a term like best before see bottom or best before see lid might be printed on the label and the date marked in a different location as indicated.

A. sometimes the packaging process involves using pre-printed labels, making it impractical to write the best before date in a clearly visible location
B. the term "use by" is similarly used to indicate the date by which the item will have outlived its shell life
C. with this term, it is intended to ensure that customers will not unwittingly purchase or eat stale food
D. generally, food that has a use by date written on the packaging must not be eaten after it has expired
Answer» B. the term "use by" is similarly used to indicate the date by which the item will have outlived its shell life
Discussion
19.

Atlantis is an island whose existence and location have never been confirmed. The first references to Atlantis are from the classical Greek philosopher Plato, who said it was engulfed by the ocean as the result of an earthquake 9,000 years before his own time _____________. They also added that Plato made up the story using elements that may have been drawn from real events.

A. Plato described Atlantis as an ideal state, and the name is considered synonymous with Utopia
B. Plato's accounts of Atlantis are in his works Timaus and Critias and these philosophical dialogues are the earliest known references to Atlantis
C. the legend of Atlantis is frequently featured in many books, movies, television series, and other creative works
D. while there are many hypotheses about Atlantis, the vast majority of scientists conclude that Atlantis never existed
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

_____________. However, the most common cause is an undersea earthquake. An earthquake which is too small to create a tsunami by itself may trigger an undersea landslide quite capable of generating a tsunami.

A. Tsunamis have been historically referred to as tidal waves because as they approach land, they take on the characteristics of a violent onrushing tide
B. The term tsunami comes from the Japanese language meaning "harbour' and "wave"
C. A tsunami can travel hundreds of miles over the open sea and cause extensive damage when it encounters land
D. A tsunami can be generated by any disturbance that rapidly moves a large mass of water such as volcanic eruption
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

Among the best-known birds are the birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, ospreys, falcons, and owls. They have hooked beaks, strong talons or claws on their feet, and keen eyesight and hearing _________. Ospreys and many eagles eat fish, falcons eat mostly insects, and owls eat everything from insects to fish and mammals

A. birds are warm-blooded animals, with feathers and wings
B. unlike mammals, except for the duck-billed platypus, birds lay eggs
C. their long wing feathers also help them to get the lift necessary for flight
D. the larger hawks and eagles prey on small mammals, such as rodents
Answer» E.
Discussion
22.

Squirrels live mostly in the forests of Europe and North America ____________. That is the size of two of your hands. Behind them and often suspended over their backs are their tails, wide, upright and furry, and almost the same size as their length. Thanks to this long tail, a squirrel can jump from one tree to another without losing its balance

A. it can readily run along branches
B. they are about 25 centimeters long
C. it's an interesting method of communication
D. some squirrel species can also fly
Answer» C. it's an interesting method of communication
Discussion
23.

The jaguar is sometimes called Americans El Tigre by South and Central Americans __________. Both names convey the awe and reverence this largest New World cat inspires. Their gold coat spangled with black rosettes was said to be the stars of night. In the Mayan religion, the sun took the form of a jaguar when traveling through the underworld at night.

A. jaguars live in the rain forests and more open countryside in South and Central America
B. they are known to be the largest members of the cat family there
C. they are known to be the largest members of the cat family there
D. long ago, they called it Yaguara, the "cat that kills with a single spring"
Answer» E.
Discussion
24.

Chris: Shall we leave the car here and walk? Nick: I dont think we should, because the bank is almost five hundred meters from here. Chris: ________ Nick: I dont care. I cant walk up to the bank in this weather.

A. It may take more than hours to walk to the bank.
B. They've decided to open a new branch near here?
C. Normally, I walked to school from home.
D. But it's very difficult to find a parking place near the bank
Answer» E.
Discussion
25.

Preeti: ________ Reshma: But its not enough if you want to lose weight. Preeti: I know, but it's only a beginning. Reshma: Sure, its better than doing nothing.

A. The dietician said I need to lose ten pounds.
B. I've decided not to go to the gym anymore.
C. I've stopped eating bread.
D. The new chef is really good at making snacks.
Answer» D. The new chef is really good at making snacks.
Discussion
26.

Sandra: ________ George: Then you should start wearing glasses. Sandra: I already have contact lenses, but still cant see clearly. George: Its time you changed them, then

A. When did you last go to an eye doctor?
B. Should I tell my grandmother to see an optician?
C. I can't see the sentences on the board.
D. Are you able to see better now?
Answer» D. Are you able to see better now?
Discussion
27.

Nina: ________ Mark: Thats because they never stop criticizing me. Nina: Why dont you try telling them how you feel about it? Mark: Do you think I havent? They just don't care about how I feel.

A. Why are you always complaining about your parents?
B. What's the reason for her aggressive behaviour?
C. Why are the policemen running around?
D. What makes you think that the exam questions will be difficult?
Answer» B. What's the reason for her aggressive behaviour?
Discussion
28.

Tom: __________ Mary: Are you kidding? We are in June. Tom: So what? Whats wrong with June? Mary: The right time to trim your roses is the beginning of winter, when they lose their flowers.

A. Are you going to plant those roses in your garden in June or July?
B. Can you help me prune the roses in the garden at the weekend?
C. I didn't know your brother knew so much about gardening.
D. Have you got any idea what the right time is to shorten rose plants?
Answer» C. I didn't know your brother knew so much about gardening.
Discussion
29.

Rosy: ________ Amit: No, Im okay. I can wait until the end of the meeting. Rosy: I dont think so. You cant keep your eyes open. Amit: I guess youre right. Ill see you tomorrow

A. Are you feeling better today than yesterday?
B. Can you tell me why you're smiling all the time?
C. Is it possible for you to wait for the end of the meeting?
D. You had better go home and take a rest.
Answer» E.
Discussion
30.

A devastating earthquake had hit Mexico City. B. ______________________. C. It was the worlds most severe quake since the quake in Chile last March

A. The condition of 1000 others was reported unsafe
B. Fifty more were later judged dangerously close to falling
C. In four chaotic minutes, an estimated 250 buildings collapsed in downtown Mexico City
D. The quake's force was measured at 7.8 on the Richter scale
Answer» E.
Discussion
31.

Father: What? You crashed the car again? Son: _________ Father: I'm sure it wasn't. This is the third accident you have had this year. Son: Youre very angry now, dad. We had better talk about this later on

A. I do apologise. I promise it won't happen again.
B. Was the car in good condition?
C. But it wasn't my fault. You've got to believe me.
D. Was it worth the money and time you had wasted?
Answer» D. Was it worth the money and time you had wasted?
Discussion
32.

A. The lion used to be very widely distributed in Africa and Asia. B. ______________________. C. Indiscriminate killing by hunters has been the cause of this drastic fall in their numbers.

A. No hunting is permitted in such reserved areas
B. There are special forest zones set aside for wildlife in various countries
C. Today they are a relatively rare species
D. If the species survives at all, it will be only in national parks
Answer» D. If the species survives at all, it will be only in national parks
Discussion
33.

Dentist: You don't seem to brush your teeth regularly. Patient: ________ Dentist: You know how bad they are for general health, don't you? Patient: Of course, I do. But I can't stop myself.

A. I don't but I promise that I will from now on.
B. I'm warning you. You can't insult me like this.
C. I've brushed my teeth regularly since I was a child
D. Actually, I do, but I eat a lot of sweets
Answer» B. I'm warning you. You can't insult me like this.
Discussion
34.

Danny: Shall we watch the football match tonight in a pub? Dimple: ________ Danny: Shame on you. The national team is playing against Germany. Dimple: You know I don't like football very much.

A. Why not? You could come to my place. Don't forget to bring some fruit, will you?
B. I didn't know there was going to be a match tonight.
C. Pubs are very crowded when there is a big match on TV.
D. I would rather play football than watch it.
Answer» C. Pubs are very crowded when there is a big match on TV.
Discussion
35.

Molly: ________ Ricky: Im not sure. Why do you think he is? Molly: He doesnt even say a word unless he is asked a question. Ricky: Its probably because he doesnt have any friends yet

A. Don't you think the new student is a little strange?
B. The teacher warned the new student to come to class on time.
C. Is your father interested in modern education techniques?
D. The taxi driver doesn't see m to know the city very well.
Answer» B. The teacher warned the new student to come to class on time.
Discussion
36.

Mother: I don't want you to come back home so late again. Daughter: _________ Mother: It was too late for a girl at your age. I don't want to discuss this. Daughter: Okay, mom. I won't do that again

A. It was not late, mom. It was only ten o'clock.
B. Do you have any idea what time it is?
C. Neither do I, but I think it's too early to punish her
D. If you keep talking, how do you expect me to concentrate on what I am doing right now?
Answer» B. Do you have any idea what time it is?
Discussion
37.

Anurag: This weather is killing me. I cant breathe. Arun: ________ Anurag: Yes. I do but it's boiling today. Arun: Youre right. Shall we go to the pool?

A. It's much higher than the average.
B. I thought you liked hot weather.
C. Do you listen to the weather report?
D. You don't want to swim today, do you?
Answer» C. Do you listen to the weather report?
Discussion
38.

Dogs are easy to educate. Well-educated dogs are sometimes used as watchdog?s __________. It is interesting, though, that these dogs, which can become terrifyingly wild in times of danger, pose no harm to their owners. In the face of a threat, they put their lives in danger to save their owners.

A. There are hundreds of dog species of different colours and sizes
B. A watchdog can stop a creature that is five to six times bigger
C. Dogs have 42 teeth, that is, 10 more than human beings
D. They were able to perceive moving objects from farther away
Answer» C. Dogs have 42 teeth, that is, 10 more than human beings
Discussion
39.

We know that dogs are a human's best friend. They love us and we love them __________. Many scientists think they came from wolves 15,000 years ago. Although wolves are wild and dogs are tame, they're still a lot alike. Both wag their tails when happy and put their tails between their legs when scared.

A. However, we're not so sure where they came from
B. Some were trained to do more than keep us company
C. Working dogs guide blind and wheel chair bound people
D. So they're good at finding things using their keen senses
Answer» B. Some were trained to do more than keep us company
Discussion
40.

Nature has millions of interwoven interrelationships among the numerous flora and fauna __________. These food webs and pyramids can give scientists a broad idea that organisms interact with each other for their food, shelter and mating. Each specific interrelationship if studied in depth can be very interesting and brings to light significant facts of our surroundings and the importance of every living being on this earth.

A. But, we have been destroying such interrelationships in the path of development
B. If the entire nature is considered one machine every living being has its own role in running of this machine
C. Such relationships are the basis for the food webs and food pyramids
D. Hence, scientists must educate public opinion for implementing the conservation programs
Answer» D. Hence, scientists must educate public opinion for implementing the conservation programs
Discussion
41.

Dinosaurs died out around 65 million years ago ___________. The most accepted one is that a giant asteroid crashed into earth around this time and caused catastrophic changes to the climate. It was probably freezing cold and the dinosaurs could not adapt to the new weather conditions.

A. There are several theories about why this happened
B. There were more than 700 different types of dinosaurs
C. Dinosaurs were reptiles which lived millions of years ago
D. They lived in the Mesozoic period ? known as the "age of reptiles"
Answer» B. There were more than 700 different types of dinosaurs
Discussion
42.

The Ottoman Empire collapsed on October 30, 1918, when the Mondros Armistice was signed, after the Ottoman state and its allies had lost the Great War __________. For example, the Straits of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles would-be open to the ships of the Entente Powers. Also Turkish warships would be surrendered to the Entente Powers

A. The treaty had very severe terms
B. Then they visited various parts of Anatolia
C. England was no longer a huge empire
D. No one is happy with the new situation
Answer» B. Then they visited various parts of Anatolia
Discussion
43.

Herodotus, a Greek who wrote about the building of the pyramids long after they had been built, claimed that the Great Pyramid took tens of thousands of men and twenty years to make __________. The Egyptians hadn't learned to use the wheel or the pulley so lifted all of the stones using ramps and the cut stone was edged along the ramps on rollers, lubricated by milk or water. We don't know how many people died for the pyramids, but we know that most Egyptians would have been eager to participate in the building because the king would become a god who could bless or curse their lives

A. The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses
B. However, even if those figures are not accurate, the construction of the pyramids was an amazing achievement
C. Daily life in Ancient Egypt revolved around the Nile and its fertile land along its banks
D. Each of the gods the ancient Egyptians believed in had their own roles to play in maintaining peace across the land
Answer» C. Daily life in Ancient Egypt revolved around the Nile and its fertile land along its banks
Discussion
44.

Holistic health is a non-medical philosophy of well-being that considers the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced ___________. The most common of them include acupuncture, yoga and aromatherapy

A. We have to control such illness-related factors as poor diet, smoking, alcohol intake, and stress
B. Surgery and prescription drugs are generally avoided in holistic medicine
C. Holistic medicine does not ignore mainstream Western medical practices but' does not see them as the only effective therapies
D. Advocates of the holistic health philosophy typically seek or use a wide variety of alternative practices
Answer» E.
Discussion
45.

Running, or swift walking, uses the major muscle groups, making it the most efficient form of cardiovascular exercise _______. It also lowers blood pressure and helps diabetics by improving glucose tolerance and reducing insulin resistance.

A. It has been shown to have a positive effect on blood fats by reducing cholesterol levels
B. During running, the speed at which the runner moves can be calculated by multiplying the steps per second by the stride length
C. Running is a complex, coordinated process which involves the entire body
D. Every human being runs differently, but certain general features of running motion are common
Answer» B. During running, the speed at which the runner moves can be calculated by multiplying the steps per second by the stride length
Discussion
46.

The term "broadband" refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is ready to send information ______________. It allows users to access the Internet at higher speeds than traditional modems. High- speed Internet allows users access to advance data processing and high-speed transmission technologies.

A. They include cable modem, wireless access, satellite access, and power line access
B. It is frequently used as another term for high-speed Internet access
C. However, there are also many advantages of using broadband
D. There was obviously no need to dial-up your Internet provider
Answer» B. It is frequently used as another term for high-speed Internet access
Discussion
47.

People believe that cellphones cause cancer, especially brain cancer. A few studies suggested a link with certain rare types of brain tumours __________. These studies didn't receive front-page coverage. Therefore, most consumers could not notice them.

A. Using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of having a car accident
B. Keeping your hands free and your eyes on the road is a more significant issue
C. Lower frequency radiation has not been proven to cause these DNA changes
D. But most studies show that there is no link between cell phone use and brain cancer
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

If you are under stress you?re eating habits are making the problem worse __________. First, cut down on coffee, tea and cola drinks. They all contain caffeine, which makes you feel better for a few minutes, but which also destroys the vitamins in our bodies. Try not to eat sweets, biscuits and cakes as well.

A. In the long term, anti-depressants causes more depression
B. The effects of stress can be lessened by following some simple advice related to your diet
C. They consume sweets, biscuits and cakes frequently
D. Remember to eat a good breakfast to start the day well
Answer» B. The effects of stress can be lessened by following some simple advice related to your diet
Discussion
49.

Snoring cures usually involve clearing the blockage in the breathing passage. This is the reason snorers are advised to lose weight ____________. They are also advised to stop smoking (smoking weakens and clogs the throat), and to sleep on their side (to prevent the tongue from blocking the throat). But for many snorers those pieces of advice are not enough.

A. This stops fat from pressing on the throat
B. Surgery is the only option to cure snoring
C. Snoring is usually an involuntary act, but may also be produced voluntarily
D. Most of the time snoring is not a health risk to the snorer
Answer» C. Snoring is usually an involuntary act, but may also be produced voluntarily
Discussion
50.

Since flu viruses have been shown to be one of the major causes of bronchitis, ___________.

A. acute and chronic bronchitis were both thought to be inflammations of the air passages
B. infants, young children, and the elderly are more likely to get the disease
C. The American Lung Association estimates that about 14 million Americans suffer from the disease
D. getting a flu vaccine may also help prevent acute bronchitis
Answer» E.
Discussion