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51.

Influenza develops after the virus enters a person's nose or mouth. It causes muscle pain, sudden high body temperature, breathing problems and weakness ___________. But it can be very dangerous. It is especially dangerous to the very young, the very old and those with weakened defences against disease.

A. The virus stopped spreading completely after the treatment
B. Generally, most people feel better after a week or two
C. Then, they changed the temperature and humidity levels
D. But they did not really know why until recently
Answer» C. Then, they changed the temperature and humidity levels
52.

_________. It improves circulation and body alignment. It engages the powerhouse of the lower abs, hips and lower back in almost every movement. Throughout the workout, practitioners try to stay united from shoulder to shoulder and hip to hip, making sure the neck and limbs are used in long, graceful movements.

A. Anyone in a top-level position has got there because of their ability to learn and grow
B. With as few as two sessions a week, you can maintain these results
C. With as few as two sessions a week, you can maintain these results
D. Pilates is a unique combination of stretching, strengthening and breathing
Answer» E.
53.

John: Have you heard about Timmy? Rushi: No, is there something wrong with him? John: ________ Rushi: Really? I hope it is not too serious.

A. He told me that he was on holiday
B. No, but I just wonder if he is OK
C. He had to be rushed to the emergency room yesterday
D. He recovered from his illness long ago
Answer» D. He recovered from his illness long ago
54.

Alok: Are you going to the post office? Ashok: Why are you asking? Alok: ________ Ashok: I can hold off for a few minutes, but thats all

A. I'm working on some letters, but they are not quite ready
B. I might come with you. That's why I'm asking
C. If you are so busy, I can go instead of you
D. I have already posted the letters, so you don't need to go
Answer» B. I might come with you. That's why I'm asking
55.

A. I will not be able to see you tomorrow. B. ___________________. C. There is only a simple laboratory test to be done.

A. At any rate I'll see you later in the week
B. Once I know that the diagnosis is, I can contact the doctor
C. However, if you like, you can phone me
D. We will then follow his instructions
Answer» D. We will then follow his instructions
56.

A. James Watt used the power of steam to drive machines. B. _____________________. C. His invention was used later by other clever men to give us the railway engine.

A. The jet engine is relatively more recent
B. Then, many years later, the petrol engine was invented
C. With petrol engines people were able to build motor cars and aeroplanes
D. These provided quicker means of travelling
Answer» C. With petrol engines people were able to build motor cars and aeroplanes
57.

Jill: Tom has got very good ideas but he cannot explain them very well. Sam: ________ Jill: He takes notes of his creative ideas, and Ive read some of them. Sam: I would like to be able to have a look at them.

A. I know. He would be a great scientist if he were given a good education.
B. Stop telling me about Tom. You know I don't like him at all.
C. I used to have some great ideas too, but no one was interested.
D. How do you know that he has got very good ideas?
Answer» E.
58.

John: Pm an idiot. I failed the math course again. Ricky: _________ John: Who am I going to blame then? Ricky: Put the blame on the system. That's what most students do.

A. Again? I can't believe you. It's time you started to study
B. Don't blame yourself. You studied as hard as you could
C. You shouldn't criticise him so harshly.
D. I don't think you should worry about it
Answer» C. You shouldn't criticise him so harshly.
59.

Harry: A group of foreign investors are going to take over our company. Nell: ________ Harry: I'm sure I will have some trouble. Nell: Then you had better start looking for a new job

A. Actually, I don't think it's true
B. When did you realize that you would never be promoted?
C. Do you think this will affect your status?
D. If I had so much money, I would do the same thing
Answer» E.
60.

Nupur: Ive got to read this report before I go to the meeting tomorrow. Rafi: It's not a big deal. If you start now, you will finish it soon. Nupur: _________ Rafi: Then you should have started reading it a long time ago

A. But the report has got over two hundred pages.
B. I guess you're right. I must go back to my room now
C. I would like to read it, too. I've got plenty of time.
D. You don't have to. No one will notice that you've lost it
Answer» B. I guess you're right. I must go back to my room now
61.

Jake: How did you like the movie you saw last night? Karen: I can't say it was the best I've ever seen. Jake: ________ Karen: Certainly not. Do not waste your time

A. Hadn't you read the reviews before you went to see it?
B. Hadn't you read the reviews before you went to see it?
C. What do you mean by saying it depends?
D. Then you wouldn't recommend it, would you?
Answer» E.
62.

________. And they are certainly right. Sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet light rays. Too much ultraviolet is bad for your skin. If you spend a long time outside without any sunscreen on, you might get sunburn because of the ultraviolet rays.

A. Ultraviolet light can get rid of bacteria in eggs and apple and make them safer to eat
B. Your parents tell you to wear sunscreen when you're outside in the summer
C. When we are outdoors, we are exposed to pollens and dust, and other irritants
D. direct sunlight.
Answer» C. When we are outdoors, we are exposed to pollens and dust, and other irritants
63.

Doctor: Take this medicine for a week and you'll start to feel better. Patient: ________ Doctor: Are you sure? Its the best on the market. Patient: Yes I am. Can you please prescribe another one?

A. What shall i do if unexpected side effects arise?
B. What is the ideal dosage for my weight?
C. No, it's too early to prescribe another medicine.
D. But I've used it before and it did not help at all.
Answer» E.
64.

Monarch butterflies travel long distances to stay warm. They fly up to 3,000 miles to the same winter roosts, sometimes to the exact same trees. However, their life span is only a few months ____________. Their great-great-grandchildren return south the following fall.

A. baby swallows and their parents learn each other's voices
B. most of the bird species migrate south for the winter
C. other butterflies also fly thousands of miles in search of warmth
D. so individual monarchs only make the round-trip once
Answer» E.
65.

A. In ancient India the city of Ujjain was quite famous. B. ______________________. C. Here lived at one time the poet Kalidas

A. So one can see what a great love all who care for India must feel for this ancient city
B. He was a famous learned astronomer
C. And here also came and worked Raja Jai Singh of Jaipur
D. It was always renowned as a seat of learning
Answer» E.
66.

Choose the best word in place of ( XIV ) from the given passage

A. Great
B. High
C. Greater
D. Lower
E. Lowest
Answer» D. Lower
67.

Choose the best word in place of ( XV ) from the given passage

A. Certainty
B. Definitive
C. Hope
D. Ultimate
E. Expectation
Answer» B. Definitive
68.

Choose the best word in place of ( XIII ) from the given passage

A. Will
B. These
C. This
D. Those
E. That
Answer» D. Those
69.

Choose the best word in place of ( XI ) from the given passage

A. Highest
B. Lowest
C. Higher
D. Lower
E. Lowering
Answer» C. Higher
70.

Choose the best word in place of ( XII ) from the given passage

A. State
B. All
C. Both
D. Either
E. Center
Answer» B. All
71.

Choose the best word in place of ( X ) from the given passage

A. wealthy
B. costly
C. stand
D. created
E. established
Answer» F.
72.

Choose the best word in place of ( IX ) from the given passage

A. alternative
B. variant
C. substitute
D.
E. E.
Answer» B. variant
73.

Choose the best word in place of ( VIII ) from the given passage

A. fearful
B. dangerous
C. abnormally
D. healthy
E. nutritious
Answer» D. healthy
74.

Choose the best word in place of ( VII ) from the given passage

A. meant
B. show
C. numbered
D. included
E. encompass
Answer» E. encompass
75.

Choose the best word in place of ( IV ) from the given passage

A. maintained
B. yield
C. heavy
D. result
E. payment
Answer» C. heavy
76.

Choose the best word in place of ( VI ) from the given passage

A. distribute
B. recover
C. wait
D. increased
E. fight
Answer» C. wait
77.

Choose the best word in place of ( V ) from the given passage

A. are
B. want
C. tend
D. yearn
E. made
Answer» D. yearn
78.

Choose the best word in place of ( II ) from the given passage

A. attending
B. arriving
C. catching
D. noticing
E. No change required
Answer» B. arriving
79.

Choose the best word in place of ( III ) from the given passage

A. on
B. in
C. at
D. as
E. No change required
Answer» D. as
80.

Choose the best word in place of ( I ) from the given passage

A. accepted
B. conceived
C. borrowed
D. taken
E. No change required
Answer» C. borrowed