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2. (A) the fifth largest among the nine planets that makes up our solar system.
(A) The earth is (B) The earth being (C) That the earth is (D) Being the earth
5. About 20 miles from Boston, (B) a little town named Concord that has a rich
history. (A) has (B) there is (C) there are (D) where is
7. Warmth, moisture, and oxygen are three necessary requirements (A) most
seedlings.
(A) for cultivating (B) for cultivate (C) as cultivating (D) can cultivate
8. In the west the birth of a girl is welcomed with an enthusiasm (B) to that of
a boy.
(A) equally (B) equal (C) they are equal (D) and equal
9. A well-known large natural lake is Lake Tahoe, (B) straddles the California-Nevada
border. *straddle ,,,
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12. Physical fitness exercises can cause injuries (C) the participants are not
careful. (A) that (B) to (C) if (D) with
13. Total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than (C) .
(A) to all human beings (B) all human beings is that
(C) that of all human beings (D) is of all human beings
16. In order to survive, trees rely to the amount of annual rainfall they receive, as well
as
the seasonal distribution of the rain. rely on
17. The purchased of Louisina was one of the biggest events in the history of the United
States.
The purchase
18. A future system of solid waste managements should begin with reduction in the amount
of
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19. The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and
speaking. swallowing
20. The members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate are election by the
citizens
of the United States. are elected by
21. The human ear cannot hear a sound that vibrates less than 16 times the second.
16 times per second[= 16 times a second ]
22. Some tree frogs can alter their colors in order to blend to their environment.
blend with
23. If one is invited out to a diner, it is perfectly proper to go either with or without
no a gift. with or without a gift
24. Some birds, such as quails, can move instant from a resting position to full flight.
move instantly *quail (anchun/12)
26. Geochemistry includes the study of the movement of elements from one place to another
as a result of processes chemical. chemical processes
27. Fireflies product light through a complex chemical reaction that takes place within
their
abdominal cells. produce *abdominal <look at 30>
28. Wind is the motion that occurs when lighter air rises and cools heavier air replaces
it.
heavier air
29. Under the crust of the Earth are bubbling hot liquids that sometime rise to the
surface.
sometimes
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30. Oceans of the world exerts strong influences on the weather over the Earths surface.
exert *exert ;, < refer to 27>
31. The *Columbine flower can survive in almost any type of gardens condition in
the United
States. * garden condition < 39
>
32. Kiwi birds search the ground with the bills for insects, worms, and snails to eat.
their bills
33. If protect, a solar cell lasts for a long time and is a good source of energy.
If (it is) protected, *cell
34. The growth rate of the Pacific Rim countries is five times fast as comparable areas
during
the Industrial Revolution. five times as fast as
*comparable ,
35. Drug abuse have become one of Americas most serious problems.
has become < refer to 27,30 >
37. Heartburn can best be understood as a symptom causing by acid reflux due to a weak
lower
esophageal sphincter. caused by
*esophageal sphincter *reflux ;;;
38. In 1903, when the Wright brothers announced they had invented a flying machine, his
news
was generally ignored. their
news
40. Alexander Calder, who was originally interested in mechanical engineering, later
became
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a sculpture. a sculptor
Reading Comprehension
Questions 1-12
(1) Surrealism was a movement in graphic art and literature that was founded in Paris , in 1924, by
Andre
Breton. Inspired by another movement in art called Dadaism, the Surrealist movement has been one
of
*dadaism ,;
th
the most influential art movements in the 20 century. It eventually had a worldwide audience,
flourishing notably in the United States during World War. Surrealism focused on the role of the
(5) unconscious in the creative process. In a nihilistic protest, it rejected all aspects of
Western culture.
Surrealist writers, such as Aragon and Soupalt, believed in directly transcribing onto paper anything
their
unconscious mind wished them to. They never altered or revised what they wrote because that would
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have
interfered with the purity of their creation. Surrealist painters, a group that included such famous
names
as Miro, Dali, and Ernst, displayed a wide variety of style and content. Though Breton was the
founder
(10) of this movement, his strong leadership style brought about dissent, which resulted in several of
the
2. As used in line 1, which of the following is the closest in meaning to the phrase a
movement?
--- (A) a trend
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8. According to the passage, all of the following are true of Surrealism EXCEPT?
--- (D) Surrealism embraced Western culture. < line 5 >
*embrace
10. The word dissent in line 10 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
--- (A) disagreement [= opposition or protest ]
as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a
good cause.
Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might
not train
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at all.Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to
enjoy the fun
(5)and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in
strollers) to those
in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses,
through
parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.
The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held
in San
Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends
on
(10)the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through
the
streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and
who might
finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish.
In the
back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year the re was a
group of
men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied
together
(15)in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the
bride was
dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers
to bystanders,
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and they were actually married at some point along the route.
14. As used in line 1, the word activity is most similar to which of the following?
(A) pursuit [ activity = something that a person pursues or does ]
15. The word camaraderie as used in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the
following?
(B) companionship [= comradery, fellowship, friendship, friendliness, or congeniality
]
16. The phrase to a good cause in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the
following?
(C) for a good purpose
18. The word beat as used in line 4 could be best replaced by which of the following?
(C) outdo [= exceed, or do better ]
20. In what line does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces?
(A) line 1-5
21. The second paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?
(A) a description of the Bay to Breakers race < line 8 >
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24. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
(D) statement and example
Questions 25 to 36 are based on the following passage:
(1) May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of nineteenth
century:
Peter Illich Tchaikovsky. The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child
and later
studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred
between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madam von Meck, a woman
(5) he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about $1,000.00 a year. Madame von Meck later
terminated
her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when, she, herself, was
facing financial
difficulties. It was during the time of Madam von Mecks patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky
created
the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of Swan Lake and The
Sleeping
Beauty . Tchaikovskys music, well known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy
passages, was
(10)one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been
given
to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, though
there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
*ostensible ,
26. Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence?
She had commissioned some works from him and had so admired his music that she
agreed
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to support him.
(B) in line 5 after the words $1,000.00 a year < line 4 >
27. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word productivity in line 3?
(C) creativity [ It is not the best answer but, the best choice of the answers. ]
29. Which of the following could best replace the word terminated in line 5?
(A) discontinued [= ended ]
30. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT?
(D) She enjoyed Tchaikovskys music. < lines 4-7 >
[ Though we might assume that she enjoyed Tchakovskys music
since she was supporting him, we are not told that in the passage.]
31. Where in the passage does the author mention Tchaikovskys influence on dance?
(D) lines 9-12
32. According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovskys music most well known?
(C) the richness and melodic drama of the music < line 9 >
BUT (C) should be [the richness of melodic drama of the music], I think.
33. According to the passage, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty are
(A) dances < line 8 >
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35. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word behind as used in line
11?
(A) supporting [ assisting; helping; back-up ]
(1) Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or
have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles
in vast
numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become
extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been
caused almost
(5) entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material
gain but in
personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem
of
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extinction. Animals such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of
the worlds ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their
(10) Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some
countries,
in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They
then
charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also
depend
on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to
protect
the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of
products
(15) made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent
animals from
38. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word alarming in line 4?
(D) distressing [ = disturbing, troubling ]
39. Which of the following could best replace the word case as used in line 4?
(B) Situation [ = instance or example ]
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40. The word poachers as used in line 5 should be best replaced by which of the
following?
(A) illegal hunters [ someone who hunts illegally ]
41. The word callousness in line 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
(D) insensitivity [= having no feelings for others or being indifferent to
the feelings or thoughts of others. ]
*callous ,,,,,,,
42. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
(A) a problem and a solution [ This is an organization question. ]
*organization ,,, *to organize an essay
43. What does the word this in line 6 refer to in the passage?
(C) killing animals for personal satisfaction
[The word this generally refers to the preceding noun or phrase.]
44. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
(B) lines 4-6
45.Which of the following could best replace the word allocated in line 11?
(A) set aside [ allocate = ad + locate = al + locate]
*to allocate funds for housing
*allot , Each speaker is allotted five minutes. .
46. The word defray in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(C) make a payment on [ use other money or other assets to pay for the cost ]
*defray []
47. What does the term international boycott in line 15 refer to?
(B) refusal to buy animal products worldwide [a form of protest ]
48. Which of the following best describes the authors attitude?
(B) concerned [ worried ] < lines 15-16 >
Questions 49 to 60 are based on the passage:
(1) A balanced diet contains proteins, which are composed of complex amino acids. There are 20 types of
amino acids, comprising about 16 percent of the body weight in a lean individual. A body needs all 20
to be healthy. Amino acids can be divided into two groups: essential and nonessential. There are 9
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essential amino acids. These are the proteins that the body cannot produce by itself, so a healthy
individual
(5)must ingest them. The 11 nonessential amino acids, on the other hand, are produced by the body, so it
is
not necessary to ingest them. Proteins are described as being either high-quality or low-quality,
depending
on how many of the 9 essential amino acids the food contains. High-quality proteins, typically found
in
animal meats, are proteins that have ample amounts of the essential amino acids. Low-quality proteins
are mainly plant proteins and usually lack one or more of the essential amino acids. Since people
(10)who follow a strict vegetarian diet are ingesting only low-quality proteins, they must make
sure that their
diets contain a variety of proteins, in order to ensure that what is lacking in one food is available
in another.
This process of selecting a variety of the essential proteins is called protein complementation. Since
an
insufficient amount of protein in the diet can be crippling, and prolonged absence of proteins can cause
death, it is imperative that a vegetarian diet contain an ample amount of the essential proteins.
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51. The word ingest in line 5 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(B) swallow [ take something into the body by swallowing or absorbing ]
52. The word ample in line 8 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(C) substantial [ a lot, more than enough, or plenty ]
*meager/meagre ,,,
54. Which lines in the passage best explain why strict vegetarians must make sure to eat a
complement of proteins?
(D) lines 9-11 < refer to the above question 49 >
55. According to the passage, a vegetarian could die from insufficient protein ingestion
if he or she
(A) did not follow a varied and properly protein-complemented diet
< refer to the above questions 49 and 54 >
56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word crippling as used in line
13?
(C) incapacitating [ the action of stopping or impairing normal activity ]
57. Which of the following words could best replace the word prolonged in line 13?
(D) extended [ = lengthened or continued ]
*hard-hearted ,
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