2020-2021.SFL.

PLAT EXAM
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Date: 28.06.2021

PART I: LISTENING
Listening 1 – Note Taking
A. Instructions: Use your notes to choose the best answer to the following questions.

1. Which information about Charlie is NOT given in the beginning of the lecture?
A) its color
B) its material
C) its height
D) its weight
ANSWER: D

2. Which of the following is mentioned by the speaker about Charlie?

A) It can track and hold objects.
B) It can jump on its two legs.
C) It can play table tennis.
D) It can record videos.
ANSWER: A

3. The speaker says the robot is named as Charlie because it is __________.

A) easy to remember
B) a cool name
C) an acronym
D) its creator’s name
ANSWER: C

4. In the USA, Charlie is the first full-sized robot that __________.

A) can take steps at different lengths
B) was developed in less than 2 years
C) can walk on both hard and soft surfaces
D) walks forward and backward but not sideways
ANSWER: A

5. Charlie was built in Virginia Robotics Laboratory __________.

A) for 2,000 dollars
B) for 200,000 dollars
C) by professors
D) by students
ANSWER: D

6. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a challenge for the team that built Charlie?
A) the small amount of money
B) the short period of time
C) the lack of equipment
D) the idea of being innovative
ANSWER: C

7. One of the solutions, the use of carbon fiber tubes and aluminum parts while building the robot __________.
A) caused the robot’s body to be weak
B) made the robot’s body very light
C) was common in the robotics world
D) created negative consequences
ANSWER: B

8. Based on what the speaker says, ‘white plastic’ _________.

A) helped Charlie to look more human-like
B) was used for the robot’s legs

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C) was difficult to produce
D) was easily damaged
ANSWER: A

9. In the future, the team leader expects Charlie __________.

A) to organize a sports competition
B) to do repetitive or risky jobs for humans
C) to function as a nuclear reactor
D) to fight against enemies in wars
ANSWER: B

10. Which of the following is NOT included in “3D” jobs?

A) dull
B) dirty
C) damaging
D) dangerous
ANSWER: C

Listening 2 - While Listening

A) Instructions: Listen to the lecture and choose the correct answer for the questions 11-16

11. In the lecture, the speaker aims to focus on how _______.

A) people respond to social events
B) certain names are defined
C) names affect people’s responses
D) parents interact with their kids
ANSWER: C

12. Which of the following is NOT a factor for parents to choose names?
A) customs
B) social benefits
C) their likes
D) their instincts
ANSWER: D

13. The lecturer’s parents named her Alex because they wanted to _______.
A) give her popularity
B) remember their family friend
C) protest gender discrimination
D) help her in the job applications
ANSWER: D

14. The sociologists agree with each other that names _______.
A) can represent stereotypes
B) should be classic
C) should be unusual
D) can be associated with cultures
ANSWER: A

15. In the research that was given as a convincing example by the lecturer, __________.
A) common names were used
B) two different names were used
C) the teachers were given different assignments
D) the name Hubert was on all of the assignments
ANSWER: B

16. At the end of the lecture, the lecturer assigns the students to __________.
A) do further research on names
B) discuss how they got their names
C) compare the meanings of their names
D) interview their parents about the name choices
ANSWER: B

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PART II. READING
A) Instructions: Read the text below and choose the correct answer

Reading 1 Changing Roles

1 Watching television recently, I came across a very interesting program. On the show, a journalist was interviewing
people from two distinct age groups. The first group was all people in their 40s and 50s, chosen by chance on a street in the U.S.
The second group was elementary school children from the U.S., mainly between the ages of eight and twelve.

2 The interview was simple. The journalist explained the situation: A father and his young son were driving along the
highway when they had a serious accident. They were both rushed, unconscious, to a nearby hospital, in critical condition. The
child was immediately prepared for emergency surgery. However, the surgeon took one look at the child and said, “I cannot
operate on this boy. He is my son.” Then the journalist asked the interviewees, “If the man in the car is the boy’s father, who is the
surgeon?”

3 While the question seems like an easy one, many of the people in the older group had a very difficult time answering it.
In fact, only a handful of the people interviewed were able to come up with the correct answer. “Maybe the man in the car was
the boy’s step-father,” some said. Others even suggested that the question was a trick, and the term ‘father’ actually meant that the
man in the car was a priest, a religious leader. Many others just admitted that they simply had no idea who the surgeon could be.

4 In contrast to the older group, nearly all of the children were able to produce the correct answer with almost no hesitation
at all. “The surgeon is the boy’s mother!” many of them shouted.

5 What the experiment clearly illustrates is the vast difference in the way different generations have come to see the roles
of males and females in society. From this simple survey, it is easy to draw the conclusion that the older people were simply
unable to imagine that the surgeon might be a woman. Most of these people grew up in an era when a woman’s main role was as a
mother and caregiver. The idea that there might be female surgeons, soldiers, and CEOs might not have gained currency with
them, even to this day.

6 The youngsters, on the other hand, did not hold such out-of-date notions of a woman’s role in society. Many, growing up
with mothers who are doctors, lawyers, and even soldiers, saw straight through the ‘tricky’ question.

7 This program pointed out to me just how much our society is changing. At 45 years old, I, myself had a hard time
answering the question. How did you answer the question?

17.The article’s main point is that _____.

A) young people want to be surgeons when they grow up
B) older people are trying to keep women at home without any professions
C) older people aren’t as well informed as younger people
D) the way people of different generations think about male and female roles has changed
ANSWER: D

18.The journalist interviewed two groups of people who were _____.

A) very different ages
B) very close in age
C) in their 40s and 50s
D) specifically chosen in US streets.
ANSWER: A

19. In the third paragraph, the phrase ‘only a handful’ is closest in meaning to _____.
A) none
B) a few
C) many
D) exactly five
ANSWER: B

20. Which of the following is NOT true about the older people’s responses to the question?
A) Many had no idea who the surgeon was.
B) Some thought it was a trick question.
C) Some said the man in the car was the boy’s step-father.
D) No one came up with the correct answer.
ANSWER: D
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21. Which of the following is true about the “father” mentioned in the survey?
A) He was the real father of the child.
B) He was the father-in-law of the child.
C) He worked as a priest in the hospital.
D) He didn’t get injured in the accident.
ANSWER: A

22. In the fifth paragraph , the phrase “these people” refers to______.
A) women
B) older people
C) mother and caregiver
D) surgeons, soldiers, CEOs
ANSWER: B

23.In the sixth paragraph, from the use of the words ‘out-of-date notions’ we can infer that the author_____.
A) has no opinion about the views held by the older group
B) prefers the older group’s ideas about women’s roles
C) thinks the roles of males and females in society have not changed
D) prefers the children’s ideas about women’s roles
ANSWER: D

24. One reason that many young people had no hesitation to answer the question was______.
A) they thought the question asked in the survey was tricky
B) they didn’t know what the term “surgeon” meant
C) most of them had mothers with male-associated professions
D) their mothers all worked in a hospital.
ANSWER: C

B) Instructions: Read the text below and choose the correct answer

Reading 2 Positive Thinking to Overcome Tough Times

1 Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or
lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just survived an awful situation? Some focus on
what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about
a better future.
2 One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only thing you
can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be exhausting. However, in many
cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.
3 Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a destructive storm. One family cannot mask
their grief. They feel that everything they have has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace
things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy.
All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is
already trying to figure out how they can recover.
4 You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However, the
second family certainly seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.
5 Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could be a job loss,
illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen.
6 In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to deal with the situation, instead of how awful the setback is.
By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.
7 Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations.
The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan. Also,
never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to
get back on track.
8 It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an
advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.

25. The reading passage is primarily about _____.

A) feeling angry when there is a crisis
B) the different types of disasters people have to face.
C) a family who lost their home in a storm and what they went through
D) the benefits of maintaining a positive attitude when bad things happen
ANSWER: D
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26. The author talks about _____.
A) two ways that people may react to problems
B) one way that people may react to problems
C) the worst ways that people react to problems
D) the best ways to avoid problems
ANSWER: A

27. The author says you can control _____.

A) other people
B) the things that happen to you in life
C) your reactions to bad situations
D) situations
ANSWER: C

28. In the third paragraph, the article says that _____.

A) only one family focused on how they felt
B) one family focused on the negative, and the other family focused on the positive aspects of the problem
C) both families focused on the negative and positive aspects of what happened
D) neither of the families focused on the positive aspects of what happened
ANSWER: B

29. In the third paragraph, the word ‘mask’ is closest in meaning to _____.
A) hide
B) uncover
C) release
D) reveal
ANSWER: A

30. In the fifth paragraph, the word “setbacks” is closest in meaning to _______.
A) advancements
B) troubles
C) advantages
D) benefits
ANSWER: B

31. In the sixth paragraph, the word “this” refers to concentrating on _____.
A) suffering
B) a better tomorrow
C) steps you can take to deal with the situation
D) how awful the setback is
ANSWER: C

32. In the ways for dealing with tough situations, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A) Develop steps in a plan.
B) Stay positive.
C) Give some advice to friends and family.
D) Consult an expert to help you.
ANSWER: C

Reading 3 A Business Miracle: UAE’s Rise to Riches

C. Instructions: Read the text below and answer the questions.

1 You can’t help but be impressed by the development of the United Arab Emirates. This little country which is situated on
the Persian Gulf, has been built and modernized from a wilderness of desert in less than 40 years. Despite the turmoil of Middle
East history, politics and current events, it is now a futuristic paradise.
2 While it may seem that oil revenues are the major factor, they’re actually not as important as you might think.
Surprisingly, oil only makes up about 6% of Dubai’s revenue, even though it was much more before. Dubai also deals in real
estate, financial services and natural gas. Their latest endeavour is something entirely different and new for the UAE. Dubai is
entering the world of sports franchising.
3 Dubai is in an unusual situation. For one thing, it has the advantage of being perceived as a moderate Arab state by the
West, but also fundamentally Islamic by Middle Eastern countries. This means that it can do trade with both the US and Iran (both
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sworn enemies of one another) at the same time. It also has a large, cheap foreign work force that drives the construction of the
country. This, however, has led to condemnation by human rights organizations especially since many workers, particularly
Asians, live in subhuman conditions.
4 Dubai is also famous for its architecture. Skyscrapers house IT firms and financial institutions. The Jebel Ali Port in
Dubai is the biggest in the world and is totally man-made. The Jebel Ali Free Zone is an area in the city for free market incentives
that drive the economy. But now, tourism is increasingly being encouraged and hotels are appearing everywhere. This ensures that
foreign money continues to flow into Dubai. The beauty of the Persian Gulf and Arabic culture are alluring to tourists, which has
made it a popular tourist destination.
5 In Abu Dhabi, the second biggest city in the UAE, business is also booming. The city has sprung from the desert and is
now prominent in international business. One example of the financial clout of Emirate businessmen is the recent takeover by Abu
Dhabi investors of English football club Manchester City. The Abu Dhabi United Group completed a takeover of Manchester City
from former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 1st September last year. It was followed by unparalleled spending in the
transfer market which included the £32.5 million signing of Robinho from Real Madrid. A £30 million attempt was made to
persuade Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur. But in the end, Berbatov went to United.
6 The new investment is having a noticeably positive effect on Dubai’s sporting reputation. Manchester City has gone from
an average-spending Premiership club to a major force in the world of football. The idea of Manchester City making players
offers they can’t refuse is a drastic difference from the previous year. But who knows? By this time next year, will City be
competing for the Champions’ League? If so, it will be all thanks to a group of Arab businessmen, led by Sulaiman Al-Fahim,
known as “the Donald Trump of Abu Dhabi”.
7 The United Arab Emirates is developing into a powerhouse economy. Oil revenues and impressive construction have
contributed to their success, but their recent interest in sports is what earns serious revenue. Their £200 million takeover has
shocked the world of football, but it comes from a country that has already planted its feet in wealthy soil. And, as for other
businesses based in the UAE, no one knows for sure what worldwide business enterprise they might get into, but they can
definitely follow a great example from Dubai.

33. Dubai is benefiting from all the businesses EXCEPT ________.

A) selling houses and land
B) tourism
C) exporting textiles
D) sports
ANSWER: C

34. It can be inferred from the text that _______.

A) the United Arab Emirates has developed rapidly
B) oil revenues are the major factor in the development of the country
C) Dubai is the richest state in the area
D) tourism is the most important source of income in Abu Dhabi
ANSWER: A

35. Civil organizations criticize Dubai because ________.

A) of the quality of its products
B) foreign investors are not allowed to own a business in the country
C) of charging huge amounts of money for its goods
D) workers do not have good life standards
ANSWER: D

36. The takeover by Abu Dhabi investors of English football club Manchester City resulted in _____.
A) more trade contracts with other foreign countries
B) a considerable increase in the amount paid to football players
C) the competition for the Champions’ League
D) a get together of a group of Arab businessmen
ANSWER: B

37. The writer thinks that _______.

A) Dubai will be the biggest economy in the world
B) the United Arab Emirates will lose its revenue from the oil reservoirs
C) Dubai may be a model for other businesses
D) the United Arab Emirates will continue investing in sports
ANSWER: C

38. Which of the following can replace the word “condemnation” in paragraph 3?
A) compensation
B) stimulation
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C) support
D) disapproval
ANSWER: D

PART III: USE OF ENGLISH

A) Instructions: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.
Nowadays, more and more children (39) _________ in homes where two languages are spoken. Language experts have
found that children can learn two languages at the same time. They can’t really tell which one of the languages is spoken natively
by (40) ___________. Even if they speak more than two languages, they can still easily switch from one language to the other.
According to Dr. Emma Redmond, children are not confused by using two languages once they have learnt when and with whom
they should use each language. However, (41) _________ essential thing is letting children learn in an environment free from
pressure – a relaxing and supportive (42) _________. If they love something, then they feel free to talk about (43) _________
favourite topic in either of the two languages. When children talk about (44) _________ topic which they love, it is easier for
them to adapt to that language. In short, learning another language early allows your child to fully enjoy the way it (45)
_________.

39.
A) are raised
B) raise
C) are raising
D) had been raising
ANSWER: A

40.
A) themselves
B) it
C) them
D) us
ANSWER: C

41.
A) more
B) the more
C) more than
D) the most
ANSWER: D

42.
A) one
B) other
C) ones
D) another
ANSWER: A

43.
A) much
B) any
C) many
D) a lot
ANSWER: B

44.
A) an
B) a
C) ---
D) the
ANSWER: D

45.
A) is sounding
B) sounds
C) will sound
D) would sound
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ANSWER: B

B. Instructions: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. While he (46) __________ most of his early years at sea,
Columbus began to believe (47) __________ he could find a shortcut to the Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. (48)
__________ the King of Portugal refused to finance such a trip, Columbus presented his idea to the King and Queen of Spain. In
1492, although he didn’t expect (49) __________, he (50) __________ his trip paid by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella) They
gave him a crew and three ships along with some tools he might need. After two months at sea, they were able to see land. (51)
__________ they had landed, they immediately started to explore the fields. In reality, Columbus found North America, a brand
new continent at that time. After he died, other explorers and nations understood the importance of his discoveries. Some of the
explorers today wish they (52)_________ on Columbus’ ship during this trip.

46.
A) has spent
B) was spending
C) is spending
D) spend
ANSWER: B

47.
A) that
B) when
C) where
D) how
ANSWER: A

48.
A) Moreover
B) Otherwise
C) Since
D) Because of
ANSWER: C

49.
A) to be accepted
B) accepting
C) being accepted
D) accept
ANSWER: A

50.
A) has
B) had
C) has had
D) was having
ANSWER: A

51.
A) Because
B) While
C) Before
D) After
ANSWER: D

52.
A) had been
B) would
C) were
D) are
ANSWER: B

C. Instructions: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.

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53. __________ she lost a leg didn’t stop her from wanting to be a champion swimmer, and now she has won a gold medal for
South Africa at the Disabled Commonwealth Games.
A) Whether or not
B) What
C) If
D) The fact that
ANSWER: D

54. __________ we’ll join the team members on their trip to Kenya depends on how much it will cost us in total.
A) Whether
B) Upon
C) Even if
D) Whatever
ANSWER: A

55. It is hoped that all present-day communicable diseases will be cured. On the other hand, __________ about some certain
diseases is still not enough to prevent from spreading easily among people.
A) what we know that
B) that we know what
C) what we know
D) what do we know
ANSWER: C

56. During the 1960s and 1970s Brazil managed to slow down its high population increase. __________, people’s standards of
living in the country improved in a very short time.
A) Consequently
B) Despite
C) Otherwise
D) Because
ANSWER: A

57. I’m fed up with __________ up your toy cars. You are old enough __________ responsibility for tidying your own room.
A) picking / to take
B) to pick / to be taking
C) having picked / taking
D) to be picking / for taking
ANSWER: A

58. Joanne looks really pleased with herself. __________ the manager said to her seems to have cheered her up.
A) Wherever
B) Whatever
C) However
D) Whenever
ANSWER: B

D. Instructions: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.

The Romans built hundreds of miles of artificial water channels (59) _________ provided the population with a generous supply
of fresh water including more than 200 million gallons a day for the city of Rome. The city (60) _________ public baths, toilets,
and more than a thousand public fountains for the poor, but today direct pipelines (61) _________ the villas of the wealthy.
Sewers and organized garbage collections made imperial Rome (62) _________ healthier than other cities of antiquity.

59.
A) where
B) that
C) whose
D) when
ANSWER: B

60.
A) may provide
B) will be provided
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D) provided
ANSWER: D

61.
A) is served
B) serve
C) served
D) have been served
ANSWER: B

62.
A) more
B) by far
C) much
D) not as
ANSWER: C

PART IV: VOCABULARY

A) Instructions: Choose the correct option to complete the blanks in the text.
Turkish National Football Team
No sports accomplishment comes close to World Cup 2002 for Turkish people. The golden era of Turkey National
Football Team (TNT) was the summer of 2002 under the coaching of Şenol Güneş. The FIFA World Cup 2002 was organized
with the partnership of Japan and South KoreA) TNT was in group C together with Brasil, Costa Rika, and China and TNT
became 3rd in (63) __________ thanks to the determination, passion, and spirit of every member of the team. At the time of the
games, even those who have nothing to do with football were so (64)_________ in excitement that the whole nation almost
stopped dead. When the team came back to Turkey, the welcoming ceremony turned out to be a festival. Turkish people were
thanking the members of TNT for their (65)__________ , dedication and keeping their promise to be loyal to Turkish Flag and
Nation.
However, subsequent to FIFA 2002, TNT faced some difficulties and lost the chance to join Euro 2004 & FIFA World
Cup 2006. The reasons were (66)___________, varying from lack of determination, lack of funding, absence of the best players
and a lot more. Ultimately, Coach Şenol Güneş quit his position and he was substituted by Fatih Terim and TNT became 3rd in
Euro 2008.
Although those days were extra joyful for the whole nation, that has been the last and the final achievement so far. It has
been almost 10 years of (67)___________ situation in the darkness, without the slightest light of hope, any national unity and
excitement. Especially compared to his previous goal-oriented feature and dedication to the team, currently Fatih Terim is
criticized for his insufficient ambition. In addition, after Arda Turan got kicked out of the team by Fatih Terim, people became
quite (68)__________ against him, having prejudice towards his decisions. Still, no matter what happens, people have one wish in
common; to (69)_________ all these unfortunate chain of events, beating them one by one and revive the spirit of FIFA 2002 &
Euro 2008.

63.
A) ranking
B) trade-off
C) shareholder
D) elimination
ANSWER: A

64.
A) exposed
B) violated
C) dwindled
D) immersed
ANSWER: D

65.
A) commitment
B) boundry
C) evaluation
D) obligation
ANSWER: A

66.
A) convenient
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B) permissible
C) numerous
D) efficient
ANSWER: C

67.
A) compassionate
B) sensitive
C) offensive
D) gloomy
ANSWER: D

68.
A) biased
B) deceptive
C) awkward
D) reluctant
ANSWER: A

69.
A) reject
B) justify
C) overcome
D) evaluate
ANSWER: C

B. Instruction: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.

Personality Development
An individual’s personality is the complex of mental characteristics that makes them unique from other people. It
includes all of the (70) _______ of thought and emotions that cause us to do and say things in particular ways. There are many
potential factors that (71) ________ our personality development. These factors are usually seen as (72)_________ -from the
parents and the environment. This means your genetic, mental and physical capabilities have an impact on you. If you have poor
motor skills that (73)__________ you from throwing a ball, this will make you bad at sports to some degree. This can have a
negative effect on you while growing up, and you can be more pessimistic about your future capabilities. Likewise, your health
and physical appearance are likely to be very important in your personality development because your physical appearance is
generally (74)________ being weak or strong. When you are tall and fit, people tend to think that you have some other
(75)_________ like being healthy, energetic and good at sports. In the dominant culture of North America, children are usually
raised in ways that encourage them to become independent because independence and self-confidence are seen as (76) _________
of a strong personality.

70.
A) attitudes
B) patterns
C) disregard
D) sights
ANSWER: B

71.
A) suffer from
B) surpass
C) contribute to
D) replenish
ANSWER: C

72.
A) conscious
B) reluctant
C) intrigued
D) inherited
ANSWER: D

73.
A) utilize
B) prevent
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C) remain
D) segregate
ANSWER: B

74.
A) associated with
B) interfered to
C) come up with
D) required to
ANSWER: A

75.
A) infringements
B) evidences
C) attributes
D) approaches
ANSWER: C

76.
A) intimidating
B) sensible
C) virtuous
D) indicative
ANSWER: D

C. Instruction: Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks.

Genetic Disorders
A genetic deficiency is a genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genes. Genetic disorders may be
inherited, passed down from the parents’ genes. Others are (77) _____ environmental factors such as economic, cultural and
demographic ones. In the past, it was thought that detecting a genetic disorder was impossible. Thanks to the technological and
scientific improvements of today’s world, most of the genetic disorders can be diagnosed. The (78) _____ rate of these diagnoses
is also quite high. In 2016, for example, 96% of genetic disorders were successfully recognized. For a proper treatment, there are
four (79) _____ of the process; a physical examination, collecting personal medical history as well as the family’s medical history
and subsequently, running laboratory tests. Many governments have started to make the laboratory tests (80) _____. This means
that you have to take a test even if you consider yourself healthy. The aim of this practice is to prevent and diminish the number of
genetic disorders in the future.

77.
A) adjusted to
B) associated with
C) created for
D) held on
ANSWER: B

78.
A) contribution
B) interest
C) benefit
D) accuracy
ANSWER: D

79.
A) counterparts
B) indicators
C) stages
D) setbacks
ANSWER: C

80.
A) compulsory
B) accessible
C) considerable
D) tremendous
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