II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)
GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS BETWEEN BRACKETS. (2 pts)
Many consumers believe that satisfaction lies in buying more, but, ironically, the more things consumers buy, the less (valuable) ........................ they give to any of them. People pursue the myth that this thing, or that activity, will somehow provide the pleasure they desperately seek, and they often forget that it is better to have less but (enjoyment) ............................... it more.
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. (1 pts)
1. After months of campaigning and serious work, the activists were very upset about (get- to get- getting)... …………………….very limited popular support.
2. My long stay in Kenya helped me (pick up - take up - bring up)... ………………………many words and expressions from the Swahili language.
CORRECT THE UNDERLINED MISTAKES. (3 pts)
1. Surveys indicate that an estimated 61% of U.S. citizens aged 20-74 are either overweight or obese. By the year 2015 this number (will grow, will have grown, is going to grow)... by 1.5 %.
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2. Simon went to the tennis club yesterday, but he couldn’t handle the racket well because he (hasn't practiced, hadn't practiced, didn't practice)... for so long.
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3. Dalila: I’ve heard you’re going on holiday to Malaysia next month. You (can’t, must, should, couldn't)... be looking forward to it.
Naoual: Oh yeah. I’m really excited to see that wonderful part of the world.
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REWRITE THE SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN. (3 pts)
1. A notice at the door says that visitors can’t use flash cameras inside the museum.
A notice at the door says that flash cameras....................................................................................
2. “How many job opportunities will the new production unit create?” Asked the journalist.
The journalist asked the project manager........................................................................................
3. I can’t take part in the mountain climbing race because I don’t have the proper safety equipments.
If only...............................................................................................................................................
JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE LINKING WORDS GIVEN. (2 pts)
1. Many emerging tourist countries have started to offer low-cost holiday services. They want to attract more middle-class clients. (in order to)
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Communication technology has simplified the exchange of information. It has expanded our ability to go farther with our restricted senses. (not only …. but also)
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COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE APPROPRIATELY. (2 pts)
- Jamal: .............. …………., but the lights keep me awake. I can’t sleep while they’re on.
- Ahmed: ........... ……………I didn’t realize that. I’ll move to the other room right away and finish my work there.
- Jamal: Thanks for understanding.
