12.
It's difficult for someone of his
statureto go out in public unrecognized. Correct answer stature
obstacleYour answer stature
13.
My interview with a panel of professors is the only degree.
left before I earn my Your answer obstacle
nedlectCorrect answer obstacle
14.
After years of
, the old house on the corner was finally torn down. Correct answer neglect
advantageousYour answer neglect
15.
If you want to write a book about traveling in Europe, it's actually been there before.
to have Your answer advantageous
Correct answer advantageous
likewise16.
I'm going to invest my money in Microsoft, and I strongly suggest you do
. Your answer likewise
citeCorrect answer likewise
17.
It is critical to
your sources when you make an argument. Correct answer cite
originaltyYour answer cite
18.
This month's bestselling novel has a(n) that is rarely seen in literature.
Your answer originality
interactCorrect answer originality
19.
It's difficult to
with people if you don't speak the same language. Correct answer interact
ammunitionYour answer interact
20.
It's common for politicians to use almost anything as opponents.
against their Your answer ammunition
Correct answer ammunition
Section B: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word. 21.
withThe toughest thing about moving away was when I had to part collection.
my book Your answer with
asCorrect answer with
22.
The spring season, winter into summer.
it were, doesn't really exist here since we go straight from Your answer as
forCorrect answer as
23.
Please leave me alone; I'm simply looking
some peace and quiet. Correct answer for
Your answer for
24.
After looking at his old pictures, James longed
togo back to China. Correct answer to
Your answer to
with25.
Just tell me the truth and don't toy
my emotions! Correct answer with
Your answer with
out26.
Mona decided to seek adopted.
her biological parents after she found out she was Your answer out
Correct answer out
27.
Forthe most part, I think the kids enjoyed our vacation this year.
Your answer For
Correct answer For
on28.
She picks up some extra money by being a tour guide
the side. Your answer on
Correct answer on
29. I think the reason we're such good friends is because we have so much
incommon.
Your answer in
upon Correct answer in
30.
If you learn to look this class as an opportunity, you might not be so miserable.
Your answer upon
Correct answer upon
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
recommendationI'm looking for a good book to read. Can you give me a(n) (31)? I generally like to read fiction, but I will read nonfiction if the story is good. I'm a(n) (32)adventurer at heart, so I really like to read stories about exciting journeys and stereotypicalquests. I usually don't like boring stories that feature (33) characters that are portrayed with no originality. I don't mind action, but I can do without any (34)gratuitous and unnecessary violence. Do you have any ideas? In my opinion, the best literature features characters that face unbelievable odds, (35)sort of personal (36)confront their inner demons, and eventually arrive at some about the true nature of things. Along the way, the sacrificeenlightenmentcharacter will inevitably face a decision that might involve a(n) (37)could result in his or her (38)top.
desperatelyundoingwhich , but he or she will persevere and come out on I'm (39) looking for something to read on my vacation, so please let tackleme know what you would recommend. At this point, I'm ready to (40)almost any book, no matter how long!
(31) (32)
Your answer recommendation adventurer
Correct answer recommendation adventurer
(33) (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40)
stereotypical gratuitous confront enlightenment sacrifice undoing desperately tackle
stereotypical gratuitous confront enlightenment sacrifice undoing desperately tackle
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
It is difficult, by sheer popularity and fame of the story, to read or listen to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol without conjuring up images from one of the many preexisting dramatic productions of the tale. Unfortunately, we often focus on the popular dramatizations of the story to the exclusion of the message that lies at its heart. The story is now a staple of the Western Christmas tradition, but many people don't fully understand why. A Christmas Carol is a very simple and straightforward presentation of the dangers associated with power and greed. However, the story has a more fundamental (if somewhat clichéd by today's standards) message: seize the day and take advantage of all that life has to offer. The reader is left with the notion that, within all of us, there exist qualities that can be improved to unknowable benefit, and it is our responsibility to make necessary improvements in order to realize those benefits.
We see, in Ebenezer Scrooge, an individual almost entirely consumed by greed with little or no worries for the rest of humanity. He is, obviously, an extreme case with whom it is difficult to identify. His days are spent in concentration over his money and how best to underuse it, and his life has been wasted on this cause. He squanders his days while those around him, such as his nephew and Bob Cratchit, attempt to live their lives and make them worthwhile.