I. Decide which word best fits each space.
Shoplifting
Last year, losses from shops through shoplifting and theft by staff (1) to over $ 1 billion. There are many (2) for shopkeepers themselves to reduce shoplifting. As with all types of crime, prevention is better than (3) . The best deterrent is the (4) of staff properly trained in how to identify potential shoplifters. There are also many security (5) now available. Video camera surveillance is a popular system, even with quite small retailers. In clothes shops, magnetic tag marking systems that set off an alarm have proved their (6). However, there are many (7) measures that retailers should consider. Better lighting and ceiling-hung mirrors can help staff to (8) all parts of the display area. Similarly, simply arranging shelves and display units to allow clear (9) of vision is a good deterrent. Another problem for retailers is the (`10) of stolen credit cards to buy goods and services. Many retailers avoid this by always checking the (11) of a card used for purchase. Electronic systems are now available to (12) up the procedure.
Most companies keep a petty (13) box for small expenses. They are a popular (14) for thieves. It is not enough to have a box that locks. A thief can steal it and then open it at leisure. Lock it in a drawer as well. Telephones, typewriters, word processors and computers are also vulnerable because they are (15). Property making is a good deterrent and helps the police return stolen goods if they are (16). And remember that in many businesses information is valuable to competitors and should be protected.
1. a).amounted b) accumulated c) went d) added
2. a)opportunities b) schemes c) ideas d) occasions
3. a) remedy b) loss c) cure d) conviction
4. a) knowledge b) presence c) number d) importance
5. a) devices b) methods c) tricks d) machines
6. a) reliability b) worth c) valuation d) identity
7. a) better b) easier c) simpler d) bigger
8. a) notice b) watch c) control d) regard
9. a) field b) areas c) systems d) angles
10. a) employment b) application c) technique d) use
11. a) honesty b) forgery c) validity d) value
12. a) speed b) check c) take d) key
13. a) money b) bank c) saving d) cash
14. a) robbery b) target c) aim d) object
15. a) portable b) expensive c) stolen d) attractive
16. a) reported b) known c) revealed d) traced
II. Read the text and choose from the list A-I given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces.
Why You Feel Under the Weather.
Most of us casually tune in to the weather forecast to find out whether we should take an umbrella to work, or if we should go to the football match. But perhaps we should listen more carefully, because the day’s weather could seriously affect how we feel. Of course, we mostly feel good when the sun shines and subdued when it rains. But scientists and doctors are starting to realize that cold weather can bring not just low temperatures but also depression and anxiety. Growing numbers of people are being diagnosed as weather-sensitive, with some experts estimating (17)…..
The hazards of hot climates are well known. When we head for holidays in the tropics we know (18)…. . It comes as a surprise to learn (19)…. . Weather-related symptoms can be far more severe than we traditionally associate with inclement weather, such as headaches and muscular pain. Of course, sufferers from rheumatism have long complained (20)…. More dangerously a cold snap can bring on fatal heart attacks and strokes in the elderly. In Britain there are far more deaths a week in the winter than in the summer. It is generally accepted (21) …. . Asthma, allergies and some psychological conditions are all markedly affected by changes in the weather. The most dramatic cases occur on the warm dry days when the sky is filled with low clouds. In these conditions some people go from excellent health to marked illness in a matter of minutes. And amazingly, a few people are so acutely weather-sensitive (22)…. .
A that they completely lose consciousness during thunder and lightning storms
B that there is no evidence for these ideas
C that low temperatures are a causative factor in many cases
D that they cannot expose themselves to sunlight
E that one third of the population could be adversely affected
F that they feel worse when it rains
G that we must protect ourselves against the harmful rays of the sun
H that even temperature climates present a health risk
I that these diseases are no longer dangerous
III. Read the texts and match them with their headings.
- Sport Spirit E. Thrill Factors
B. Popular Game F. Essential Skills
C. Sporting Nation G. Alternative Exercises
D. Great Cure H. Public Interest
1. Qigong is an excellent way of treating disease. It consists of a system of meditative exercises which involve standing in various postures for half an hour per day, and carrying out simple movements and breathing exercises.
Qigong reduces stress, improves circulation, and helps strengthen the immune system.
2. Basketball is a popular game in America. Only five people play on each team. One American basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters,are famous all over the world. These extraordinary sportsmen, all very tall, have shown the world that sport can be funny as well as exciting. Many unusual sports are popular nowadays – parachuting, karate, different kinds of dance, but traditional sports are still just as much fun.
3. There are two types of exercise: anaerobic and aerobic. Football and squash are anaerobic exercises, you move suddenly and quickly. They make your muscles stronger but they don’t help your heart very much. Swimming and running are aerobic exercises. In aerobic exercises you move constantly.
4. Risky or extreme sports are one of the fastest-growing leisure activities. Dare-devils try anything from organized bungee jumps to illegally jumping off buildings. These people never feel so alive as when they are risking their lives. In their quest for the ultimate sensation, thrill-seekers are thinking up more and more elaborate and dangerous sports.
5. The first of sports invented by the British is a long one. It includes football, golf, badminton, lawn tennis, cricket, rugby, squash, billiards and snooker. In Britain today, sport is almost a national obsession. Sport occupies 40% of the news pages of the popular newspaper. Many British people are more interested in sport than anything else.
6. Physical education should not be optional as it is an important part of the school curriculum. In these lessons all children learn how to interact with each other, which is a vital skill in later life. Also, sport in schools gives less academic students the opportunity to do something well. Furthermore, physical education is essential for children who live in towns and cities as it difficult for them to find safe places to exercise during their leisure times.
7. It takes a combination of qualities to become a professional athlete. The most important of these is determination, which is what gives them the power to succeed. The other qualities tend to depend on the type of sport. For example, while a long distance runner need stamina and lean body, a shot put thrower need pure physical strength and body mass.
IV. For questions 23-30 read the text below. Use the words in these boxes to form one word that fits in the same numbered space in the text.
A New Way To Get To The Airport
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The official (23) of the new Airport Express took
Place only yesterday but it has been in full (24) for
the past three weeks. This new train service takes
you from the centre of the city to the airport very rapidly and at a very (25) price. The carriages are comfortable and (26) but food and drink is available because the journey is so short. There are, however, uniformed (27) who will provide passengers with help and advice. There is an on-board television service with information about (28) and airport facilities or, on the journey from the airport, hotels and train services. In addition, the train has telephones for passengers to use. Many travelers are already choosing the train in (29) to a long, (30) and tiring journey by car or taxi.
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23. open
24. operate
25. economy
26. space
27. attend
28. fly
29. prefer
30.please
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V. For items 1-20 choose A, B, C, or D for each of the sentences below. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1. The population of the British Isles before the Anglo-Saxon invasion was most of … origin.
A. Roman B. Iberian C. Celtic D. Latin
2. The king who united Anglo-Saxons under Wessex reign,organized resistance to the Danish invaders and promoted science and education was King …
A. Arthur B. Alfred C. Ethelbert D. Harold
3. The battle at Hastings in which the Anglo-Saxon troops were defeated took place in …
A. 1066 B. 1235 C. 1380 D. 1551
4. The King beheaded by the decision of the Parliament in 1649 was …
A. Henry VIII B. Charles I C. Edward I D. Charles II
5. The Square in which Nelson’s column was erected is called …
A. Piccadilly Circus B. Waterloo Square C. Charing-Cross D. Trafalgar Square
6. Which of the person was not Robin Hood’s companion?
A. Friar Tuck B.Will Scarlet C.John Silver D. Little John
7. The Globe Theatre is associated with the name of ….
A. John Milton B. William Shakespear C. Queen Elizabeth I D. Geoffrey Chaucer
8. The Loch Ness Lake which famous Nessie is believed to inhabit it in …
A. England B. Scotland C. Wales D. North Ireland
9. The Christ Church College which is known for many of its famous graduates belongs to … University.
A. London B. Birmingham C. Oxford D. Cambridge
10. Cockney is a certain kind of …
A. language B. sport C. literature genre D. aristocratic title
11. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by …
A. Grate Britain B. Mexico C. France D. Canada
12. The Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was adopted in …
A. 1685 B 1776 C. 1777 D. 1867
13. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by …
A. Jack McKinley B.John Booth C. Buffalo Bill D. Jessie Jackson
14. The city of Houston, TX, is named after the general who fought against ….
A. The French B. the Spanish C. the Indians D. the Mexicans
15. The Caribbean Crisis during which the USA and the USSR were the brink of nuclear war was when … was at office.
A. Dwight Eisenhower B. Lyndon Johnson C. John F. Kennedy D. Ronald Reagan
16. The Mayflower is …
A. a traditional Indian festival B. an Indian rebel C. a historic ship D. a literary prize
17. O.Henry is a pseudonym of …
A. James F. Cooper B. William S. Porter C. Samuel Clemens D. Henry Longfellow
18. Which of the following is not a borough of New York?
A. Queens B. Bronx C. Brooklyn D. Harlem
19. Joe DiMaggio was a famous … player .
A. baseball B. basketball C. ice hockey D. American football
20. Hollywood is a suburb of the …
A. New York B. Chicago C. San Francisco D. Los Angeles
VI. For questions 16-31 complete the following article by writing each missing word. Use only one word for each space.
Chess
Chess is (16)… of the world’s oldest games of war. It is generally said to(17) … developed in India at some period before 500 AD. The original pieces, much less mobile (18)… their modern counterparts, represented units of the ancient Indian army, foot-soldiers, cavalry, armed chariots and, of course, elephants. The fighting troops(19)… led on the chessboard, ..(20) in real life, by the king and his senior minister, the vizier, …(21) became the queen in the modern game. From India, …(22) is said, chess spread through China, Persia, and Europe. Once the game …(23) reached the West, the identity and design of the individual chess pieces was modified to reflect the social milieu of medieval Europe. The king remained unchanged but the elephant was replaced by the bishop, reflecting the power of the Church in the medieval Europe. The biggest change was the emergence of the queen as the …(24) powerful piece on the chessboard. …(25) the XX century, chess was often regarded as a game for the aristocracy of society, …(26) today it exerts a much broader appeal. Among board games, chess has the ideal blend of strategy, tactics and pure skill. The only games which compare …(27) subtiety, science and depth are shogi and go. The competition aspect of chess makes …(28) a battle between two individuals, a battle …(29) bloodshed, but still a fiece struggle of mind, will and physical endurance. More than anything …(30) chess has an ancient and distinguished history. The game provides a deep sense of continuity with the intellectual community of past ages, extending through hundreds of years and embracing ….(31) nations.
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