Unit test 1
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. 1. The former rivals decided to create a(n) _______ when they realized they shared a common threat. Correct answer alliance
2. The streets around the courthouse were all closed down because of the____ against the ruling. Correct answer demonstration
3. Sandra was explaining how her daughter is beginning to ____ against her rules and authority. Correct answer rebel
4. The government has passed many laws that intended to make us safer, but (a) ___ would probably suggest that we're just as vulnerable as before. Correct answer cynic
5. The ___of California held a press conference to announce his candidacy for the US Senate. Correct answer governor
6. I found the Prime Minister's speech to be very_____ ; it made me feel hopeful and patriotic. Correct answer inspirational
7. At this point, Jim has no ___ of landing a job anytime soon; he just can't find a job for someone with a history degree. Correct answer prospects
8. Radicalism, by ___, means that people are acting outside the accepted norms of society. Correct answer definition
9. My children are growing up today in the Internet ____—a time when all the knowledge of the world is only a few mouse clicks away. Correct answer era
10. The September 11 terrorist attack in the United States caused more ____ than many people thought possible. Correct answer destruction
11. During the 1960s, many young people chose to _____their country's involvement in the Vietnam War. Correct answer protest
12. The collapsed housing industry in America ultimately had severe consequences for the entire_____ . Correct answer economy
13. Pedro asked me to sign the _____ in favor of the proposed law. Correct answer petition
14. Traveling through Mexico was a wonderful ____to practice Spanish which I spent so many years studying. Correct answer opportunity
15. She chose to major in business at college because she thought it would increase her chances of well-paid _____ after graduation. Correct answer employment
16. This artist must be fairly _______; I've never heard of her and I'm an art major! Correct answer obscure
17. Mike explained that it was his personal______ that governments should never interfere with other countries' internal problems. Correct answer philosophy 18. My father always told me that if I don't have ____ for what I do, I should find something else to do. Correct answer passion
19. Subjects like physics and chemistry can cause considerable _____ for students who aren't good at mathematics. Correct answer frustration
20. To an economist, there is a huge difference between an _____ society and an agricultural one. Correct answer industrial
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
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21. The students took ____ the streets in protest and got a lot of media attention. Correct answer to
22. It's difficult to know exactly what the candidates stand___ because they speak in such general terms. Correct answer for 23. It wasn't until I moved to college that I realized how much I relied ____ my parents. Correct answer on
24. That film about the plight of polar bears really made me sit ____and pay attention to climate change. Correct answer up
25. Greg wanted to go jogging in spite ______ the fact that there was a strong thunderstorm. Correct answer of
26. I would never be associated ____ an organization that was cruel to animals. Correct answer to with
27. The news story was about people who protested because they had been kept ____ the list of eligible voters. Correct answer off
28. Barbara decided not to drop ___of college even though she was pregnant. Correct answer out
29. Do you really think a group of students can bring___ change in the government? Correct answer about
30. President Kennedy hoped that the embargo would bring the Cuban government ___ its knees. Correct answer to Part II: Banked Cloze
Correct answer (31) campus (32) sophomores (33) resignation (34) repressive (35) chanting (36) clash (37) passionate (38) liberal (39) assert (40) apathetic
Part III: Reading Comprehension 41~45:BCDAB
Unit test 2
Section A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 1~5:CDBDA 6~10:BCCBD 11~15:ADBCA 16~20:DACAC
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. Don't let ___ that you like opera, or she'll make you listen to it all the time! Correct answer on
22. She had already fallen asleep ___ the time we got back home. Correct answer by
23. It was important for the child to calm _____ so the doctor could administer the flu shot. Correct answer down
24. Professor Gregory went to the Amazon rainforest ____ search of plants that might help make new medicines. Correct answer in
25. All the issues we're facing today stem ____ the President's decision last year. Correct answer from
26. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Rick ___ on a date, and he said yes! Correct answer out
27. Every time I try to get close and understand Catherine's problems, she pulls___ .
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Correct answer away
28. Alfredo received all the praise and congratulations, ____though he had won the contest. Correct answer as
29. If nothing else, that bright yellow coat will definitely help you stand____ in a crowd! Correct answer out
30. If you testify in court, you need to tell nothing ___ the truth or you could go to jail. Correct answer but Part II: Banked Cloze Correct answer (31 trace (32)mostly(33)couch(34) volume (35)repertoire(36)distinct(37) unfold(38)naughty(39)disturbance (40)comprehend
Part III: Reading Comprehension 41~45:DBCAB Unit test 3
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. 1. The investigators searched her house after they received a(n) ____ tip over the phone. Correct answer anonymous
2. In this ___, the judge declared the suspect not guilty. Correct answer instance 3. The government said the _____ threat level for a terrorist attack is relatively low.
Correct answer current
4. Tony was caught shoplifting and has been in police ____ since last night. Correct answer custody
5. The job of a police investigator is to ____ all the available evidence and figure out who committed a crime and why it was committed. Correct answer correlate 6. When we got married, we took almost everything so we definitely had to ____ all of our stuff. Correct answer consolidate
7. The suspect was found not guilty since the lawyers couldn't find a(n) _____ of evidence that suggested he committed the crime. Correct answer shred 8. The firefighters put their own lives in ____ to save the people trapped in the burning building. Correct answer peril
9. Unfortunately, pickpockets are incredibly ____-in many large cities. Correct answer commonplace
10. The suspect was arrested because he was in possession of a concealed _____. Correct answer weapon
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 11~15: CBACB 16~20: ABDAD
Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. As a safety measure, it's important to tear ___ bank documents that you don't need anymore. Correct answer up
22. It was unbelievable! Kevin was robbed ___ broad daylight! Correct answer at 23. Excuse me. Do you have any information ___ file about the Frank Spacey case? Correct answer on
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24. You can usually count ____ the police to help you out when you're in trouble. Correct answer on
25. In order to enter the building, I needed to have my fingerprints scanned ____ a machine. Correct answer by
26. I know the security guards need to ask for identification, but I was very unhappy with the way he went ___ it. Correct answer about
27. After you check your bank balance online, remember to log ___ so no one else can steal your information. Correct answer off
28. I would have helped out last weekend ____ only I had known you were moving. Correct answer if
29. Did you cut____ your old credit card after you received the new one? Correct answer up
30. Passing through security in an airport takes a long time since the officers sometimes need to look ____ your luggage. Correct answer through Part II: Banked Cloze
Correct answer (31) scary (32) obviously (33) forge (34) unauthorized (35) fraud (36) undoubted (37) ethical (38) widely (39) mindset (40)globally Part III: Reading Comprehension 41~45: CBAAD Unit test 4
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. 1. Thomas is a journalist and will go to Russia next week on __ for a new story. Correct answer survey assignment
2. China's victory in the World Cup semifinals was so___ that people were up all night celebrating. Correct answer unexpected
3. The city newspaper conducted a(n) ___of residents to see what they thought of the new law. Correct answer survey
4. The election of US President Obama had such ____importance that it will be taught in classrooms for years to come. Correct answer historical
5. Newspaper journalists must follow a set of established ____when they write their articles. Correct answer guidelines 6. I couldn't believe that the politician had the nerve to__those comments! Correct answer deny
7. People all over the country were ____ dissatisfied with the election. Correct answer similarly
8.It was hard to trust Bill's ___after he was caught lying and cheating.Correct answer integrity
9. That editorial was about the government's responsibility to help people who are unemployed and living in___ . Correct answer poverty
10. The recovery of the missing girl and the____ of her kidnappers made headlines for a week. Correct answer capture
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 11~15: BADAA 16~20: BCBDC
Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
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21. Do you think twenty-four-hour news channels will ever run out __ things to report about? Correct answer of
22. The local newspaper decided to lead__ the story about the election results. Correct answer with
23. Unfortunately, many people believe that if it's ____print, then it must be true. Correct answer in
24. In the United States, more than seven___ of every ten people own a computer. Correct answer out
25. The music was____ loud that I asked Carl to turn it down. Correct answer so 26. I generally don't believe something unless I can see it ____ my own eyes. Correct answer with
27. Eventually, the killer was caught____ the police, but it wasn't soon enough. Correct answer by
28. I read an article that newspapers and magazines will disappear_____ the future and everything will be online. Correct answer in
29. When I lived abroad, I was forced to turn _____the Internet to stay current with the news. Correct answer to
30. It's nice to know that people still read real books in spite ______ new technology like e-books and digital downloads. Correct answer of Part II: Banked Cloze
Correct answer (31) websites(32)blog (33)billion (34) laptop (3) momentous (36) moreover (37) ferocious (38) chase (39) startled (40) feedback Part III: Reading Comprehension 41~45: CBDAB Unit test5
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. 1. There is a(n)___ need for relief aid to victims of the earthquake.Correct answer immedia te
2. I felt that he didn't get the ____ he deserved for his role in the peace treaty. Correct answer recognition
3. During times of great uncertainty and struggle, many people appreciate a few moments of true___ relief. Correct answer comic 4. All wars create a(n) ____amount of damage in the affected countries. Correct answer considerable
5. The atomic bomb has the ability to destroy all of____ if we're not careful. Correct answer humanity
6. World War II began in 1939 when the German military ___ Poland. Correct answer invaded
7. The government has threatened to take ____ action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area. Correct answer military
8. My grandfather never ____ any emotion when he spoke of his experience during the war. Correct answer displayed
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