PRACTICE TEST 4

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)

I. PHONOLOGY (5PTS)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard D. combing
2. A. honorable B. herbage C. bronchitis D. heiress
3. A. furl B. fur C. furze D. usurer
4. A. abdominal B. abolitionist C. abominate D. antibiotic
5. A. vessel B. accessible C. oxygen D. exhibition
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the other three.
6. A. discrepancy B. convivial C. gimmickry D. irrevocable
7. A. overemphasis B. overgeneralise C. overlord D. overstaffed
8. A. continental B. conservation C. revolution D. particular
9. A. morbidly B. crossbreds C. southernmost D. journalese
10. A. negligible B. perceptible C. collapsible D. discernible

II. WORD CHOICE (5 PTS):

Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. Unfortunately our local cinema is on the _____ of closing down.
A. verge B. hint C. edge D. threat
12. Your argument _____that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the
case.
A. outlines B. presupposes C. concerns D. presents
13. Although he didn’t actually say he wanted it he did _____pretty strongly.
A. imply B. suggest C. mention D. hint
14. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plan for the new stadium had to be
_____.
A. stockpiled B. overthrown C. shelved D. disrupted
15. Mark is very set in his ways, but John has a more _____attitude to life.
A. changeable B. flexible C. moveable D. fluid
16. Please _____from smoking until the plane is airborne.
A. exclude B. refrain C. resist D. restrain
17. No matter how angry he was, he would never _____to violence.
A. resolve B. recourse C. exert D. resort
18. I caught the last bus by the skin of my _____.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
19. I always get _____ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehops
20. Those smartphones are selling like _____. If you want one, you’d better buy
one now before they’re gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats

III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5PTS)

 Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. The early railroads were _____the existing arteries of transportation: roads,
turnpikes, canals, and other waterways.
A. those short lines connected B. short lines that connected
C. connected by short lines D. short connecting lines
22. _____as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period
in which it was created.
A. Ranking B. To be ranked
C. Being ranked D. In order to be ranking
23. The discovery of the halftone process in photography in 1881 made it _____
photographs in books and newspapers.
A. the possible reproduction B. possible to reproduce
C. the possibility of reproducing D. possibly reproduced
24. When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns, _____with oxygen in
the air to produce heat.
A. combining substances in the fuel
B. substances in the fuel that combine
C. substances in the fuel combine
D. a combination of substances in the fuel
25. In bacteria and in other organisms, _____is the nucleic acid DNA that
provides the genetic information.
A. it B. which C. there D. what
5. _____, dolphins have no sense of smell.
A. As known as far B. It is known as far
C. Known thus far as D. As far as is known
6. Now considered an art form, quilt-making originated as a means of fashioning
bed covers from bits of fabric that otherwise _____.
A. not use B. were no use C. had no use D. it was not used
7. Most of _____ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on
studies of material remains.
A. these B. what C. which D. the
29. Hardly ______ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed B. was he being appointed
C. did he appoint D. was he appointing
30. ______ it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they would have
stayed much longer.
A. But B. If C. Had D. Should

IV.PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5PTS)

31. Press thought the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal but
he just _____.
A. ran it down B. called it off
C. turned it down D. laughed it off
32. A survey has been conducted to find out the youngsters’ attitudes _____ love.
A. towards B. for C. about D. with
33. We will have to either increase overtime working or _____ new staff.
A. take on B. take off C. take down D. take up
34. I accidentally _____ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. caught sight of B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch
with
35. When people retire, they often ______ new hobbies and start to make new
friends.
A. give up B. take up C. make up D. bring up
36. His success can be put _____ his cleverness and good luck.
A. up to B. down to C. forward D. on
37. I was _____ the impression that you liked Indian food.
A. on B. with C. over D. under
38. The new regime determined to _____ compulsory military service.
A. stop off B. end up C. phase out D. break off
39. Mrs. Chapman is always polite and considerate _____ her employees.
A. towards B. with C. for D. about
40. I tried to be diplomatic, but _____ I couldn't help losing my temper.
A. in the end B. at the end C. by accident D. on purpose

V. GUIDED CLOZE 1 (5PTS)

Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
Getting to the Root of Bonsai Crime
Bonsai trees have always been a source of great fascination to people. They are
perfect miniatures, grown in pots small enough to sit on a windowsill. You have
to keep reminding yourself that these trees are (41)_____ real and identical to
their larger cousins in all respects except their size. Rather like other small and
perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees (42) _____ quite a high price in the
marketplace and so it doesn't come as a great surprise to find that they also (43)
_____ the attention of thieves. It seems that quite a flourishing business has
evolved, in which they are stolen from the homes of growers and collectors, then
repotted and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to
(44) _____ buyers.
One of Britain's top collectors of bonsai trees, Paul Widdington, believes that he
has found a solution, however. After losing his life's work, (45) _____ at
£250,000, when burglars broke into his home one night, Paul decided to
(46)_____the possibilities of electronically tagging the trees he bought as a
replacement. This involves injecting a microchip the size of a (47)_____ of rice
into the trunk of each tree. Each chip is laser-etched with information which is
(48)_____ in a central register held by the police. Paul is quite aware that this
kind of data-tagging doesn't (49)_____ thieves from stealing the trees in the first
place, although it may increase the (50)_____ of getting them back. So he's also
installing a security alarm system, complete with infra-red detectors, in his home.
41 A deeply B eventually C actually D greatly
.42 .A obtain .B expect .C command .D charge
.43 .A attract .B inquire .C appeal .D invite
.
44 .
A unavoidabl .
B undemandin .
C unconsciou .
D unsuspectin
.
45 .
A e
prized .
B g
treasured .
C s
valued .
D g
cost
.
46 .
A look into .
B set about .
C try out .
D go after
.
47 .
A crumb .
B speck .
C bean .
D grain
.
48 .
A stored .
B detained .
C locked .
D piled
.49 .A preserve .B prevent .C prohibit .D protect
.50 .A counts .B chances .C choices .D claims
. . . . .
VI.GUIDED CLOZE 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
How to Complain in Shops
People love to complain. Moaning to friends can be a source of relief from the
stresses and strains of work, study or relationships. But when it comes to
protesting to a retailer about (51)_____ goods and services, many of us find we
don't have the nerve and choose to suffer in silence.
By the time we do (52) _____ summon up the courage to make our point, we
have generally already allowed the problem to get to us, and we are angry. In this
state, we can all too (53) _____ become aggressive, gearing up for battle and
turning what should be a rational discussion into a conflict.
To complain effectively, you need to be specific about your problem and
communicate it dearly using words which are objective and fair. (54) _____ over
the top with emotional language and unreasonable claims will get you nowhere.
Good negotiators tend to be calm and logical. They start by explaining the
situation and stating their requirements clearly, without threat. Most complaints
prompt a defensive (55) _____. from the other person, but by being reasonable
yourself, you (56) _____more chance of achieving the positive (57) _____ you
want.
If you feel angry or upset about what has happened, by all means tell the
company, but do so calmly, (58) _____ that you understand the situation from all
points of (59) _____ , but explaining what you will do if your complaint is
ignored. Be sure to remember, however, that it is unwise to (60) _____ threats
unless you are in a position to carry them out.
51 A B C D
faulty inexpert improper Scruffy
. . . . .
52 A B C D
essentially especially exceptionally Eventually
. . . . .
53 A B C D
easily happily simply Casually
. . . . .
54 A B C D
Being Going Getting Feeling
. . . . .
55 A B C D
response respect revenge Regard
. . . . .
56 A B C D
spend attract stand Establish
. . . . .
57 A B C D
fallout outcome turnout Output
. . . . .
58 A B C D
revealing exhibiting displaying demonstrating
. . . . .
59 A B C D
mind opinion view Reason
. . . . .
60 A B C D
make bear do Carry
. . . . .

VII. READING PASSAGE 1 (5PTS)

Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
 A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth
order and aspects such as temperament and behavior, and some psychologists
believe that birth order significantly affects the development of personality.
Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship between
birth order and personality. A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that
he developed based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position
that affected personality; instead, it was the similar responses in large numbers of
families to children in specific birth order positions that had an effect. For
example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and do not
have to deal with siblings in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first
socialization experiences with adults and therefore tend to find the process of
peer socialization more difficult. In contrast, later-born children have to deal with
siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have stronger
socialization skills.
Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth
order and personality. These studies have tended to classify birth order types into
four different categories: first-born, second-born and/or middle, last, and only
child.
Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar,
positive and negative personality traits. First-borns have consistently been linked
with academic achievement in various studies; in one study, the number of
National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was found to be equal to
the number of second-and third-borns combined. First-borns have been found to
be more responsible and assertive than those born in other birth-order positions
and tend to rise to positions of leadership more often than others; more first-
borns have served in the U.S. Congress and as U.S. presidents than have those
born in other birth-order positions. However, studies have shown that first-borns
tend to be more subject to stress and were considered problem children more
often than later-borns.
Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different
tendencies from first-borns. They tend to feel inferior to the older child or
children because it is difficult for them to comprehend that their lower level of
achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to succeed
in areas other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel. They tend
to be more trusting, accepting, and focused on others than the more self-centered
first-borns, and they tend to have a comparatively higher level of success in team
sports than do first-borns or only children, who more often excel in individual
sports.
The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family
and thus often exhibits a strong sense of security. Last-borns collectively achieve
the highest degree of social success and demonstrate the highest levels of self-
esteem of all the birth-order positions. They often exhibit less competitiveness
than older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive
group games or in social organizations such as sororities and fraternities.
Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns
and some of the characteristics of last-borns. Only children tend to exhibit the
strong sense of security and self-esteem exhibited by last-borns while, like first-
borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely than middle-or last-
borns to achieve academic success. However, only children tend to have the most
problems establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation
than other children.

61. The word body in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.

A. corpse B. amount C. organization D. skeleton
62. The word key in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. locked B. secret C. studied D. significant
63. The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. personality B. component C. research D. hypothesis
64. What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
B. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
C. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with
personality.
D. He was the only one to study birth order.
65. The word traits in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. stresses B. marks C. characteristics D. fears
66. Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic
sentence in paragraph 3?
A. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them
become leaders.
B. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have
served in high government positions.
C. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable
serving in government positions.
D. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that
make them leaders.
67. The word accepting in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. tolerant B. affectionate C. admissible D. respectable
68. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
B. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
C. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
D. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
69. The phrase more achievement oriented in the paragraph 6 is closest in
meaning to ________.
A. more directly involved B. more focused on accomplishments
C. more skilled as leaders D. more aware of surroundings
70. Which of the following would be most likely to have a successful career but
few close friendships?
A. A second-born B. A middle child
C. A last-born D. An only child

VIII. READING PASSAGE 2 (5PTS)

Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
The Internet and Fiber Optics
The Internet is lauded by most as the greatest innovation of the twentieth
century. Originally conceived of by the US Federal Department of Defense as a
means of decentralizing their computer control center in the event of nuclear
attack, the Internet has grown into a huge network of globally connected
computers. In fact, recent figures indicate that nearly two billion people currently
make use of its many services. The Internet has revolutionized global
communications, information access, and commercial transactions.
This complex system, whose visual representation resembles the architecture of
the human brain, allows individuals to communicate almost instantaneously
across vast distances through email, instant messaging, and videoconferencing.
The emergence of the World Wide Web. a massive set of interlinked online
documents, and search engines such as Google, have ushered in a new age of
instant information including text, graphics, and audio-visual media. Online
forums, message boards, and websites dedicated to serving particular interest
groups have broadened people’s social circles and communication opportunities.
Remote access enables users to check email and access files and programs on a
home or office PC from distant locations. Streaming media provide a venue for
broadcast companies such as the BBC or individuals participating in sites such as
YouTube to upload video for mass consumption. Secure servers allow for
financial transactions and the online purchasing of virtually any type of product.
Because of the Internet’s invaluable contributions to the enhancement of
knowledge, communications, and commerce, physicists and engineers constantly
endeavor to increase its power and speed. The development of fiber optics is a
cost-effective technology that serves to accomplish these aims. Fiber optics is a
data-delivery system that operates by transmitting light through glass fibers. Due
to its many advantages over copper-wire electrical transmission, it is now the
state-of-the-art system deployed in intercity and transoceanic communication
lines connecting the developed world. Fiber optic cables currently deliver
information 1000 times faster and 100 times farther than copper-wire technology.
While utilizing less power, they deliver a clearer and more secure signal that is
less prone to electromagnetic interference and degradation.
Fiber optics works by using a light source adjacent to the fiber such as a light-
emitting diode (LED) or laser to produce and digitally encode the light signal.
This light travels through the core of the fiber, which is composed of pure
flexible glass. The purer the glass, the clearer the signal. Since light travels in
straight lines, the core is covered with a mirrored layer that reflects light off its
walls and guides it down the fiber channel. To make up for signal loss over
distance, laser amplifiers convert the weakening signal into a stronger one with
the same properties. Finally, upon reaching its destination, an optical receiver
decodes the digital signal so that it can be read by a computer, TV, or telephone.
Fiber-optics technology is not limited to the Internet.
Due to the physical constraints involved in creating a fiber-optic infrastructure
within cities because of the need to distribute fibers among millions of users,
fiber-optic systems have been reserved up until very recently for long-distance
applications. Telecommunication companies usually solve what they call the
“last mile” connectivity problem by complementing fiber with copper-wire
systems already in place. Fiber-to- the-node, also called fiber-to-the-
neighborhood, (FTTN) delivers fiber-optic service to an area where cable or DSL
copper-wire service providers offer high-speed Internet to their subscribers.
 While their bandwidth is inferior to fiber, both cable and DSL (digital subscriber
line) are intermediate measures that provide adequate service without the huge
undertaking of replacing and rerouting fiber to individual residences and
businesses.
Recent studies estimate that Internet traffic will increase fifty-fold within the next
two years. Because the number of light colors that can be routed through a single
fiber doubles every six to nine months, the bandwidth potential for fiber is
virtually limitless. This makes it a safe bet for the future where yet unheard of
Internet media hinted at by 3-D virtual world applications will likely demand
increasingly faster connection speeds. To date, more than 10 million customers
worldwide have fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service. While Asian countries have
taken the lead in this regard, it is probable that FTTH will be the standard
international medium of Internet connectivity in the not-so-distant future.
71. According to paragraph 1, the word lauded is closest in meaning to
A. identified B. praised C. recognized D. worshiped
72. According to paragraph 1, what is true about the origin of the Internet?
A. It originated as a result of an innovations contest organized by the US
government.
B. It happened in the early twentieth century.
C. It occurred in response to a nuclear attack.
D. It was developed for protection.
73. According to paragraph 2, all of the following are features of the Internet
EXCEPT______.
A. search engines
B. remote access
C. streaming forums
D. interlinked documents
74. According to paragraph 3, what is true about the advantages of fiber?
A. A fiber signal can travel 1000 times farther than a copper-wire signal.
B. A fiber signal is clearer, faster, and more secure than copper wire, even
though it employs less energy.
C. A fiber signal is prone to electromagnetic interference and degradation.
D. It is a high-tech system used in cities and in transoceanic communication
lines throughout the developed world.
75. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is NOT a step in fiber-optic
signal transmission?
A. A laser sends out a digital light signal, which then speeds through glass
in the center of the fiber.
B. The light is reflected off mirrored walls of the fiber channel to create
multiple signals.
C. An optical receiver translates the light signal to relay information to a
computer or other device.
D. Laser amplifiers boost the signal when it weakens.
76. According to paragraph 4 its refers to _____.
A. optical receiver
B. digital signal
C. signal loss
D. weakening signal
77. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the first
sentence in paragraph 5? (Due to the physical …. long-distance applications.)
A. A fiber-optic infrastructure between cities has been until recently
constrained by distribution problems, therefore limiting fiber-optic
systems to long-distance applications.
B. Because of the difficulties inherent in delivering fiber to millions of
individual city residents, fiber-optic systems until recently have not been
successful in covering long distances.
C. Because the physical properties of fiber have made distribution among
millions of city users a practical impossibility until very recently, its main
application has been for long-distance coverage.
D. Fiber-optic systems until very recently have been used for long-distance
purposes because the allocation of fibers to millions of city dwellers is
too labor-intensive.
78. According to paragraph 5, the word bandwidth is closest in meaning
to_____.
A. communication capacity
B. data delivery
C. Internet connection
D. fiber width
79. According to paragraph 5, what is true of DSL and cable?
A. They are a replacement for outdated dial-up Internet systems.
B. They are copper-wire transmission systems.
C. They are more expensive than fiber.
D. They are used to deliver high-speed Internet in the developing world.
80. According to paragraph 6, what does the author imply about 3-D virtual world
applications?
A. They are a predicted future technology.
B. They require more bandwidth.
C. They will be standard on all future web applications.
D. They will only work on a fiber system.

B. WRITTEN TEST (70PTS)

I. CLOZE TEST: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits
each space. Use only ONE WORD for each space.
OPEN CLOZE 1 (10PTS)
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Most animals manage, to some extent, to communicate with members
of the same species. Honeybees, for example, can convey to one (1)
_______________the direction, distance and quality of a source of nectar.
Certain monkeys have several distinct vocalisations including different alarm
calls when they catch (2) _______________of leopards, eagles and snakes.
Animal communication appears to be (3) _______________two basic
kinds. On the one hand, the calls of birds and non–human primates consist of
a number of signals, each of which has a purpose, (4) _______________it be
a danger call, food call or distress call. On the (5) _______________hand,
bees have an unlimited number of signals which show they are clearly
(6)_______________of conveying any combination of distance, direction and
quality but which cannot communicate anything else. In both cases, the signal
manifests itself only when the appropriate stimulus is present. Contrast t h i s
with human speech: we do not necessarily begin talking about eagles the
(7)_______________we see them; conversely, we can discuss eagles even
when there are (8)_______________of them about.
In recent decades, ( 9 ) _______________ have been made to teach
human language to apes. These have met with extremely limited success. (10)
_______________ there may be some evidence that they can recognise large
numbers of words, there is very little evidence to suggest that apes are able to
learn much, if any, grammar.

OPEN CLOZE 2 (10PTS)

Budding Writers
What do Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway have in common? The answer
is that, along with many other famous novelists, their writing careers began on a
local newspaper. Today. Despite its somewhat tarnished (11)_______________,
journalism still remains one of the few career paths open to the budding writer
(12) _______________ his or her best to earn a living. (13)_______________ is
more, many aspiring novelists are to be found biding their time on the staff of
regional newspapers.
It is not exaggerating, however, to say that good writers are of
(14)_______________ or no value to a newspaper if they do not know how to set
about finding stories. Junior (15)_______________ have to devote hours to the
cultivation of contacts who will (16)_______________ them supplied with the
type of stories their readers have become accustomed to seeing in print.
Newspapers also require a particular style. The graduate entrant to journalism, all
of (17)_______________ experience and training is based on essay writing, may
find the discipline required in writing a news report rather a daunting prospect.
The philosophy of the newspaper is quite simple, (18)_______________ the fact
that there are thousands of words competing for a limited number of columns. In
addition, the average roader only spends at (19)_______________ twenty-five
minutes reading a paper, so brevity is of the utmost (20)_______________.

II. WORD FORMATION (20PTS)

PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in
parentheses.
COPING SKILLS FOR HAPPIER COUPLES
Psychologists agree that conflicts are inevitable in almost any long-term
(1)__________ (RELATE); however, what matters most is the way in which they
are resolved rather than the sources of the (2)___________ (AGREE)
themselves. According to recent studies, the methods that couples use to settle
their differences are crucial to the success of the outcome.
One of the interesting findings is that although (3)___________(EXCESS)
aggressive behaviour patterns are obviously (4)___________ (DESIRE), what
must be avoided at all costs is the (5)___________(SUPPRESS) of anger, as
feelings of resentment can lead a relationship to break down
(6)___________(RETRIEVE).
 It is essential for couples to communicate when things start going wrong,
and successful conflict (7)___________ (RESOLVE) involves a three stage
process. Firstly, one partner should explain precisely what the problem is and
should try and remain as calm and (8)___________ (EMOTION) as possible.
Secondly, the couple should discuss the specific problem in detail, taking care
not to rake up old grievances. Finally, and perhaps most (9)___________
(IMPORTANCE), there should be negotiation until a (10)___________
(SATISFY) agreement is reached. This may not mean that their problem will be
solved, but even this is preferable to allowing a problem to rankle.
PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words
given in the box.
TERRIFY ENCOURAGE ACCEPT INTENTION SPOON
CONSCIOUS CONTROVERSY INTERPRET HEAD IMPLY

A man takes a single (11.) _______________of a substance and puts it in

his mouth. Instantly he is transported to another world, a place of surreal visions
and swirling colours. He rushes (12.) _______________into this parallel
universe. What is this (13.) _______________compound with the power to
induce such a mind-blowing trip? Is it some kind of drug that makes the user
hallucinate? No, it's just a humble cereal ad on TV. The Fruity Wheat ad is the
latest in a long line of (14.) _______________ads whose imagery appears to
draw on the effects of mind-altering substances. Colin Rees of the 'Stop TV
Advertising' group, said: “I find this and other such ads totally
(15.)_______________. Take this stuff and you will experience something out of
this world – the (16.)_______________of the ad seems clear to me. The
companies who make them will say that any relation to drugs is just one
(17.)_______________of the advert, and not one that they
(18.)_______________. When I complained about this ad, I was told that it didn't
contain any (19.)_______________messages. I thought that was a bit rich - I
think the message in it is blatantly obvious! And I don't think we should be
giving TV viewers any (20.) _______________in that respect.”

III. ERROR CORRECTION (10PTS)

The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
Lin Passage
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Beds play an important role on allowing a person to get a good
night sleep. Many different types of beds in the market today provide a
source of comfort that is tailored to individual needs. Most of them
are soft enough to ensure that the bed follows the contours of a
5 person’s body, yet allowing a person to feel comfortable when he is
tossing and turning in bed. There are mattresses filling with different
types of materials and sewn with different types of clothes. The need to
farther improve the quantity of mattresses shows the importance of the
bed as a peace of furniture in a home. Whether it is to recline, sleep or
10 even have a meal, people seek to buy the most comfortable beds for
them.
A latex foam bed is one such bed. Latex is obtained from the
rubber tree and it solidifies quickly and becomes rubbery and elastic.
 These rubber particles are suspending by soap in water and the liquid
15 will then whip into foam and poured into a mould. Hundreds of heated
pins pierce the result to create air chambers for natural ventilation. The
core of this mixture is then rinsed, washed and squeezed until it is
damp. The dampness is removed with a hot air oven and further
frozen to cool it. Latex foam mattresses therefore have a spring-like
20 resilience that not only follow the contours of a person body when he is
asleep but is also able to revert to the original shape without taking on
the body impression of anyone.
IV.SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 PTS)
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. Even if she runs really fast, Tina won’t get to school on time.
→ No matter __________________________________________________.
2. Joe was very surprised to see Melanie walk into the room.
→ Joe was taken ________________________________________________.
3. Lots more people have been shopping online this year.
→ There has been a sharp _______________________________________.
4. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff.
→ The manager should take _________________________________________.
5. I wish people wouldn't talk during a performance – it makes me really uptight.
(NERVES)
→ It really _________________________ people talking during a performance.
6. I got bored with the match halfway through.
→ I lost ______________________________________________________.
7. John has hinted that he doesn’t wish to remain in the group any longer.
(HINT)
→ John has_________________________________________ wishes to remain
in the group.
8. I do not understand why he has been involved in lots of different activities.
(FINGER)
→ I do not understand why ________________________________________.
9. Suzanne is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. (MATCH)
→ When it comes _______________________________________ for Suzanne.
10. It’s quite common for students at the school to go on to win Olympic medals.
(MEANS)
→ It’s ____________________________ for students at the school to go on to
win Olympic medals.