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1.
In children's stories, the villain usually in a flash of light or a cloud of smoke.
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vanishes
2.
Dr Robbins has a knack for thinking of solutions to complicated problems.
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ingenious
3.
I feel that cameras in public places are a(n) of privacy.
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invasion
4.
Either Jon or Jack can be a(n) for Jonathan.
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nickname
5.
My in tomorrow's chess match is a world champion—I don't stand a chance!
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opponent
6.
Why can't you do something instead of trying to break the world record for skydiving?
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sensible
7.
Food is a basic of life to which everyone should have a right.
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necessity
8.
Many people from their homelands to different places in search of new opportunities.
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migrate
9.
As a member of the fan club, I feel to read his new book, despite the poor reviews.
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obliged
10.
One day, I to be a professional opera singer.
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aspire
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11.
Unfortunately, I can't say with much _____ who is to blame for this problem.
A. certainly
B. certain
C. certainty
D. uncertainty
12.
The United States of America is often referred to as "a nation of _____."
A. immigrants
B. migrants
C. emigrants
D. ingrates
13.
He had no _____ trouble with the law until he was arrested for robbery.
A. subsequent
B. prior
C. dominant
D. successive
14.
A professor at my school was the _____ of this year's Nobel Prize.
A. incipient
B. deficient
C. sufficient
D. recipient
15.
Please write down the following sentences as I _____ them aloud.
A. dictate
B. deliberate
C. facilitate
D. hesitate
16.
I am a _____ of this township so I should have the same voting rights as everyone else who lives here.
A. plumber
B. patriot
C. resident
D. wizard
17.
As long as he doesn't _____ harm on anyone, there's nothing I can do to stop him.
A. inflict
B. inflect
C. inflate
D. inflame
18.
I found his book to be _____ boring—I couldn't stay awake when I read it.
A. exceedingly
B. basically
C. endlessly
D. invariably
19.
There was a _____ odor of fish surrounding the building, how could you not remember it?
A. sensible
B. noticeable
C. ludicrous
D. hereditary
20.
Brown eye colour is _____ over blue—that's why more people have brown eyes.
A. hereditary
B. noticeable
C. substantial
D. dominant
Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21.
What is the proportion boys to girls in your school?
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of
22.
I don't think I'll join you tonight; I really don't go bowling all that much.
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for
23.
Thomas has as many books there are days in the year.
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as
24.
She took a leaf of Lincoln's book and chose her words carefully.
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out
25.
During the holidays, there is usually a surge shopping and spending.
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in
26.
It doesn't take much for Evan to launch his speech about the importance of good citizenship.
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into
27.
In my opinion, there is an obvious necessity a good library system in this city.
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for
28.
The teacher reprimanded the class measured tones, despite her growing anger.
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in
29.
I hate to admit it, but I'm inclined to agree you.
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with
30.
It took her several months, but Beth was finally able to move after she broke up with Jeremy.
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on
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
We remember Napoleon Bonaparte today because his attempts to expand the French empire through (31) of foreign lands were incredibly daring and bold. Napoleon was(32) obsessed with extending the (33) of French influence, and he succeeded in engaging every major European country in the early 19th century's Napoleonic Wars.
During his life, and throughout history, there have been many conflicting reports of Napoleon and his actions. Some believe that he acted out of a heightened sense of (34)and love of France. Others argue that his leadership style and blind desire for power are nothing short of sheer (35). It is hard to argue with this, especially since Napoleon established himself as Emperor of a French (36).
Napoleon presided over a (37) French empire, but his desire for more power ultimately met its fate when he chose to further extend his (38) influence into Russia. Despite a (39) of troops, support, and willpower, Napoleon ultimately failed in his attempt to conquer Russia. Finally, in a desire to restore peace to Europe, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Saint Helena, an island (40) in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It was there that he died in 1821.
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(31)
conquest
(32)
endlessly
(33)
realm
(34)
patriotism
(35)
lunacy
(36)
monarchy
(37)
substantial
(38)
geographic
(39)
surge
(40)
colony
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
What's in a name? Quite a lot, depending on the name. Many people spend substantial sums of money to have places named after themselves. University buildings, hospitals, and schools are good examples. It is a good way to gain lasting notoriety and recognition. However, these buildings do not last forever, and it is possible that someone may come along in the future, pay even more money, and demand that his or her name replace the existing one.
There is, though, one way to gain immortality through your name: become part of the language. It must be said that this is far from easy. In fact, you may have little or no control over the process, it may happen long after your death, or it may occur because of less-than-flattering circumstances. Consider these examples: Shirley Temple, Charles Boycott, Jean Nicot, and the Earl of Sandwich. All are people whose names entered the English language to have a specific meaning that original stemmed from some aspects of their lives. These are known as eponyms. Having your name enter the language is a type of immortality that money simply can't buy.
Shirley Temple was an American child actress during the 1930s who was renowned for her innocence and charm. Surprisingly, her name also became the name of a nonalcoholic cocktail drink. The exact origins remain disputed, but it is generally agreed that the drink was made for the actress (obviously nonalcoholic since she was only a child). Since then, the term Shirley Temple has been applied to many different varieties of nonalcoholic drinks.
In 1880, Charles Boycott was a British land agent in Ireland. A campaign began that sought to protect tenants' rights and preserve reasonable rents. Boycott fought against this campaign, and he quickly became ostracized by his community. His neighbours refused to talk to him or do business with him. The issue soon took on national importance, and his name became a verb meaning "to ostracize."
Jean Nicot was a French diplomat during the 16th century. After visiting Portugal, he brought tobacco back to France and introduced the plant to the royal court. It quickly became very popular among the upper classes, and Nicot became intimately associated with it. His name became linked to the plant, and it soon became known as nicotine. Today, nicotine refers to the active, addictive part of the tobacco plant and is found in all cigarettes.
John Montagu was the 4th earl of Sandwich in 18th century England. He had a successful political career, but he is most remembered for being the namesake of the sandwich—a food that is eaten around the world. Though he did not invent the sandwich, he was fond of eating meat between two slices of bread. Because of his respected position, other people began to eat the same thing, and the sandwich grew in popularity.
All four of these people have attained some measure of immortality by having their names enter the language as verbs or nouns. Not all would be appreciative of the context in which they are "remembered," but all are remembered nonetheless.
41.
The writer of this passage claims that names can enter a language _____.
A. after a person's death
B. because of a person's personal attributes
C. because of a person's lifestyle
D. if a person pays a lot of money
42.
Which of the following sentences conveys the main idea of this passage?
A. Many people spend substantial sums of money to have places named after themselves.
B. You may have little or no control over the process.
C. Having your name enter the language is a type of immortality that money simply can't buy.
D. Not all would be appreciative of the context in which they are "remembered," but all are remembered nonetheless.
43.
All of the following people's names have become eponyms EXCEPT _____.
A. Shirley Temple
B. the Earl of Edinburgh
C. Charles Boycott
D. Jean Nicot
44.
Which of the following would make the best title for this passage?
A. Immortal Names: How People Pay to be Remembered
B. Immortal Names: How Names Become Words
C. Immortal Names: Names and Words That Have Similar Meanings
D. Immortal Names: Unfortunate Examples of Names that Become Words
45.
Based on this passage, the writer _____.
A. would like to have his name immortalized in the language
B. would not like to have his name immortalized in the language
C. would like to have his name immortalized in any form
D. didn't say whether he would like to have his name immortalized or not
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