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What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters.
B. To state the qualifications of an interpreter.
C. To point out the importance of an interpreter.
D. To explain the scope of interpreting.
What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter?
A. The size of group with whom they work
B. Their proficiency in the language.
C. The type of dictionary they use.
D. The money they are paid.
The word “converting” is closest in meaning to…
A. changing
B. concluding
C. understanding
D. reading
The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is …..
A. very complex and demanding
B. based on principles of business
C. simpler than it really is
D. highly valued and admired
The phrase “the former“ refers to…
A. simultaneous interpreters
B. the conference
C. consecutive interpreters
D. the booth
The example “You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear” is used to...
A. point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish
B. emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said
C. show the differences in language A and language B
D. stress the importance of word for word translation
The word “rather” is closest in meaning to….
A. in brief
B. on the contrary
C. in general
D. as a result
Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?
A. An interpretation of a major literary work.
B. A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers.
C. A large meeting of many nations.
D. A translation of a foreign book.
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (309) ________ for school?
A. behind time
B. about time
C. in time
D. at time
According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (310)_______ sleep
A. few
B. less
C. much
D. little
that they are putting their mental and physical health at (311)_______.
A. jeopardy
B. threat
C. risk
D. danger
Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (312)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours.
A. or
B. because
C. whereas
D. so
According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (313)________ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
A. puts
B. gets
C. brings
D. makes
The passage is mainly concerned with:
A. symmetrical flatfish
B. bony flatfish
C. evolution of flatfish
D. different types of flatfish
The author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that ____
A. become asymmetrical
B. appear to fly
C. have spread horizontally
D. resemble sharks
It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is_____
A. often confusing
B. pretty normal
C. very difficult
D. full of danger
It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish _____
A. have one eye each side of the head
B. have one eye underneath the head
C. have two eyes on top of the head
D. have eyes that move around the head
The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to:
A. Similarly
B. Alternatively
C. Inversely
D. Contrarily
The word “this” refers to_____
A. the migration of the ancestors
B. the practice of lying on one side
C. the problem of the one eye looking downwards
D. the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is______
A. average
B. weak
C. excellent
D. variable
The (321) ________ manager sat behind a large desk.
A. personal
B. personable
C. personage
D. personnel
Also, as a member of staff, I was (322) ______ to some benefits, including discounts.
A. catered
B. given
C. entitled
D. supplied
When I eventually started, I was responsible (323) _______ the toy section.
A. for
B. with
C. in
D. to
They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (324) ______ got on our nerves.
A. which
B. why
C. when
D. who
(325) _______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
A. In contrast
B. However
C. Moreover
D. On the whole
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. doctors
B. ideas
C. professionals
D. companies
The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
A. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
B. information on the lethal effects of cellphones
C. the negative public use of cellphones
D. widespread opinion about bad effect of cellphones
According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.
A. they make them look more stylish
B. they are worrying
C. they are a means of communication
D. they are considered unusual
What could be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price
B. The Way Mobile Phones Work
C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
D. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. possibly
B. privately
C. obviously
D. certainly
According to the passage, people should _______.
A. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
B. never use mobile phones in all cases
C. only use mobile phone in urgent cases
D. keep off mobile phones regularly
According to paragraph 3, the salesman _______.
A. couldn’t remember his name
B. blamed his doctor
C. had a problem with memory
D. had to retire because of his age
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair?
A. experience many interesting things
B. live in different places around the world
C. experience many aspects of the new culture
D. most activities are centered around children
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Jobs with opportunities to travel
B. Disadvantages of travelling jobs
C. Travelling to and from work
D. Jobs involving traveling by planes
The word “glamorous” in paragraph 5 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. skilled
B. attractive
C. permanent
D. challenging
How is a flight attendant’s job similar to a roadie’s?
A. Family members may not have to pay for flights
B. They must deal with travel hassles.
C. A lot of time is spent indoors.
D. They provide technical support.
The word “venue” in paragraph 4 is closet meaning to _______?
A. performances
B. places
C. tours
D. artists
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______?
A. people
B. opportunities
C. careers
D. disadvantages
Which of the following is something a roadie might do?
A. set up the lights for a performance
B. play the guitar in front of a large audience
C. clean hotel rooms after the ban and crew have left
D. work on the road
It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. travelling careers have more disadvantages than many other
B. English teachers abroad don’t know the language of the country where they work
C. it’s essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks
D. people who want to travel are more likely to get a job
The word “body” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. amount
B. organization
C. corpse
D. skeleton
The word “key” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. secret
B. studied
C. significant
D. locked
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. component
B. research
C. hypothesis
D. personality
What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
B. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
C. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
D. He was the only one to study birth order.
Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in paragraph 3?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions.
B. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.
C. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government positions.
D. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
The word “accepting” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. respectable
B. affectionate
C. admissible
D. tolerant
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
B. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
C. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
D. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
The phrase “more achievement oriented” in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. more skilled as leaders
B. more aware of surroundings
C. more directly involved
D. more focused on accomplishments
Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will do the (349)______ adequately in most conditions.
A. role
B. duty
C. job
D. task
In cold climates, the problem is that the head is (350)______ heat all the time.
A. giving away
B. sending out
C. running down
D. dropping off
As much as fifty to sixty per cent of your body’s heat is lost through the head and neck, (351)______ on which scientist you believe.
A. regarding
B. relating
C. depending
D. according
If you prefer a baseball cap, (352)______ buying one that has a drop down ‘tail’ at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt.
A. advise
B. suggest
C. recommend
D. consider
And in wet weather (353)______, hats are often more practical than pooling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not.
A. conditions
B. cases
C. occasions
D. positions
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Places where the sea cucumber can be found
B. The reason for the sea cucumber’s name
C. How to identify the sea cucumber
D. What makes the sea cucumber unusual
The word “bizarre” is closest meaning to
A. rare
B. simple
C. marine
D. odd
The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses
A. the eating habits of sea cucumbers
B. the food sources of sea cucumbers
C. the reproduction of sea cucumbers
D. threats to sea cucumbers’ existence
According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
A. It makes them attractive to fish
B. It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
C. It helps them to digest their food.
D. It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.
The phrase “casts off” is closest in meaning to
A. gets rid of
B. grows again
C. grabs
D. uses as a weapon
The words “this faculty” refers to the sea cucumber’s ability to
A. live at a low metabolic rate
B. squeeze into crevices
C. devour all available food in a short time
D. suck up mud or sand
What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?
A. They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli.
B. They are almost useless.
C. They are similar to those of most sea creatures.
D. They require group cooperation.
The topic of the passage is ________.
A. the development of thunderstorms and squall lines
B. the devastating effects of tornadoes
C. cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds
D. the power of tornadoes
The word “mechanisms” in paragraph 1 is most likely ________.
A. machines
B. motions
C. methods
D. materials
It can be inferred from the passage that, in summer, ________.
A. there is not a great temperature differential between higher and lower altitudes
B. the greater temperature differential between higher and lower altitudes makes thunderstorms more likely to occur
C. there is not much cold air higher up in the atmosphere
D. the temperature of rising air drops more slowly than it does in winter
The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. harmless
B. beneficial
C. ferocious
D. spectacular
The expression “in concert” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ________.
A. as a chorus
B. with other musicians
C. as a cluster
D. in a performance
The word “itself” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. a large-scale collision
B. a squall line
C. an advancing cold front
D. a layer of warm and moist air
All of the following are mentioned in the passage about supercells EXCEPT that they ________.
A. are of short duration
B. have circling winds
C. have extraordinary power
D. can give birth to tornadoes
This reading would most probably be assigned in which of the following courses?
A. Geography
B. Meteorology
C. Marine Biology
D. Chemistry