PART 1
Directions: In this part of the test, there are some incomplete sentences. For each sentence, please choose one from the four choices given that can best complete its meaning.
1. Most new technologies, with the exception of those associated with weaponry, have had hugely ________ effects for most people extending our capabilities and indeed our lives to an extent that our ancestors could not have imagined. formal urgent beneficial harmful
2. Water purification is the _______ of contaminants from raw water to produce drinking water that is pure enough for human consumption or for industrial use.
departure dismissal refusal removal
3. Most studies on innovation have shown that it is often more difficult for large corporations to _______ the same level of creativity and freedom as start-ups. refrain sustain contain maintain
4. It's true that humanity has seen a ________ of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges. succession line fraction pair
5. In modern times, a handful of technological wonders that started out as novelties, have become _______ to our daily routines. liable vulnerable compatible indispensable
6. Some people may be required to work shifts or excessive hours, whilst others feel they simply cannot _______ targets they see as unrealistic.
meet obtain complete acquire
7. One of the most sincere forms of respect is _______ listening to what another has to say.
finally actually daily virtually
8. Engineers may help produce guided missiles, industrial robots, or _______ limbs for the physically handicapped. articulate artistic artificial authentic
9. Of course, music can be distracting if it's too loud or too jarring,
or if it _______ for our attention with what we're trying to do. preaches applies inquires competes
10. Email, blogs, social networks, instant messaging, and message boards allow for both public and _______ communication about any topic.
wordless anonymous confidential verbal
11. There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are _______ the power of our will. off beyond through by
12. Whether its checking the weather, e-mail, or bank account, smartphones have made mobile connectivity so _______ that today’s younger generations seem much more “addicted” to their smartphones.
visible feasible accessible imaginable
13. Universities, employers and professional bodies all _______ the need for effective engineers to have skills in management and business.
accredit admit acknowledge acquaint
14. From primitive developments such as the wheel and paper to today's high-tech gadgets, there's certainly no _______ of impressive developments that have changed the way we live and work. shortage matter use sense
15. For many people, an important aspect of overcoming Internet and computer addiction is to find _______ ways to handle these difficult feelings.
renewable changeable alternative permanent
16. In many cases, what we say is less important than how we say it or the other _______ signals we send out, such as eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, and gesture. electronic nonverbal oral warning
17. Economists have long focused on the concept of education as an investment that, on average, _______ well over the long term, for both individual students and society as a whole. makes up makes for pays for pays off
18. Electronic files are replacing ________ filing cabinets, and intelligent facsimile and copying machines are appearing together with a variety of printers able to print anything from
letter-quality characters to four color diagrams. consequent conversational considerate conventional
19. What the mass media offers is not popular art, but entertainment which is intended to be _______ like food, forgotten, and replaced by a new dish.
spent paid expended consumed
20. While time spent online can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can _______ daily life, work, and relationships. interfere with makes for take up break through PART 2
Directions: In this part of the test, there are 10 sentences which have been divided into five fragments. Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.
21. Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.
on the limits of scientific freedom
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