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1. B. The Lesser Himalayas are more than 4.3 km lower than Mount Everest. C. The Sanskrit word meaning “ home of snow” gave the name of the Himalayas. D. The Himalayas ranges are encircled by valleys and rivers. READING 2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer from 71 to 80 One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? 71. What has research of the base revealed? A. There are cracks in the foundation B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body. C. The lines represent important events D. A superior race of people built it. 72. Extraterrestrial beings are . A. Very strong workers B. Astronomers in the ancient times C. Researchers in Egyptology D. Living beings from other planets 73. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passage? A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B. To permit the high priests to pray at night C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the Pharaoh. 74. The word “feat” in the first passage is closet in meaning to . A. Accomplishment B. Appendage C. Festivity D. Structure 75. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architectures’ plans for the hidden passages B. pathways of the great solar bodies C. Astrological computations D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 76. In the second passage, the word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to A. affiliated B. Precipitated C. terminated D. foretold 77. what is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. 5
2. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the word in parentheses. 101.He won the discus event at the Olympic games but was later when a medical check prove that he had been taking drugs.( QUALIFY) 102. I don’t think John is getting too much sleep lately. His eyes are terribly . (BLOOD). 103. English is the .easy language for Swedes to learn. ( COMPARE) 104. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember it’s . (CONFIDE) 105. The recent hurricane caused damage. (WIDE) 106. Industrial robots work with far greater than most men. (PRECISE) 107. The army tried unsuccessfully to the government. (THROW) 108. There was a heavy yesterday afternoon which completely ruined the church Garden Party. (POUR) 109. Although splitting of the atom was one of the greatest scientific of this century, there are many people who wish it had never happened. (BREAK) 110. The new has certainly made things a lot easier in the town center since it has taken away all the through traffic. (PASS) IX. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts) The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example (10ms). Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 111. knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 112 proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 113. are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 114. person ability to acquire new skills to knowledge. For example, 115. vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 116. better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 117. some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of 118. past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or situations. 119. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use. 120. X. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts) Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given. 121.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. → The moment 122.Even though I admire his courage a lot, I think he is a fool. → Much 123.This system of communication only worked within groups. → Between . 124.The film didn’t come up to my expectations. → The film fell 125. It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary. → English became 126. I was not willing to buy the product because it was too expensive. (OFF) →The sheer .it. 127. We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t. (FOOT) →We would sooner 128. The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (REACH) →Lengthy 7