Unit test 1Section 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 alliance2. The streets around the courthouse were all closed down because of the____ against the ruling. demonstration3. Sandra was explaining how her daughter is beginning to ____ against her rules and authority. rebel4. 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 cynic5. The ___of California held a press conference to announce his candidacy for the US Senate. governor6. I found the Prime Minister's speech to be very_____ ; it made me feel hopeful and patriotic. inspirational7. 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 prospects8. Radicalism, by ___, means that people are acting outside the accepted norms of society. definition9. 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 era10. The September 11 terrorist attack in the United States caused more ____ than many people thought possible. Correct answer destruction11. During the 1960s, many young people chose to _____their country's involvement in the Vietnam War. Correct answer protest12. The collapsed housing industry in America ultimately had severe consequences for the entire_____ . Correct answer economy13. Pedro asked me to sign the _____ in favor of the proposed law.Correct answer petition14. Traveling through Mexico was a wonderful ____to practice Spanish which I spent so many years studying. Correct answer opportunity15. She chose to major in business at college because she thought it would increase her chances of well-paid _____ after graduation. Correct answer employment16. This artist must be fairly _______; I've never heard of her and I'm an art major! Correct answer obscure17. Mike explained that it was his personal______ that governments should never interfere with other countries' internal problems. Correct answer philosophy18. My father always told me that if I don't have ____ for what I do, I should find something else to do. Correct answer passion19. Subjects like physics and chemistry can cause considerable _____ for students who aren't good at mathematics. Correct answer frustration20. To an economist, there is a huge difference between an_____ society and an agricultural one. industrial Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21. The students took ____ the streets in protest and got a lot of media attention. Correct answer to22. It's difficult to know exactly what the candidates stand___ because they speak in such general terms. Correct answer for23. It wasn't until I moved to college that I realized how much I relied ____ my parents. Correct answer on24. That film about the plight of polar bears really made me sit ____and pay attention to climate change. Correct answer up25. Greg wanted to go jogging in spite ______ the fact that there was a strong thunderstorm. of26. I would never be associated ____ an organization that was cruel to animals.towith27. The news story was about people who protested because they had been kept ____ the list of eligible voters. off28. Barbara decided not to drop ___of college even though she was pregnant. out29. Do you really think a group of students can bring___ change in the government? about30. President Kennedy hoped that the embargo would bring the Cuban government ___ its knees. toPart II: Banked ClozeWhen I was in college, I was a reporter for the school newspaper. My very first article was about a student protest on(31)____. The students, mostly freshman and (32)___ gathered outside the chemistry building. They were calling for the (33)______of Professor Keyes, who they claimed wasa particularly (34)___teacher. He ran his classroom like a dictator and didn't grade fairly.The students were mostly peaceful and they spent all day (35)______"Down with Keyes! Down with Keyes!" However, they did have a minor (36)_____ with other students who tried to defend Professor Keyes. Nobody was hurt, but it was obvious that both sides were very (37______about their beliefs.You could say that my college had a very (38______ environment. Students were encouraged to think for themselves, (39)____ their rights, and fight for what they believed in. This wasn't the only protest during my college years, either. You certainly couldn't criticize the students for being (40)______ they were always outspoken and involved!Correct answer (31) campus (32) sophomores (33) resignation (34) repressive (35) chanting (36) clash (37) passionate (38) liberal (39) assert (40) apatheticPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.One of the most famous student protests to ever occur in the United States took place between May 1 and May 4, 1970 at a college campus in the Midwestern state of Ohio. The reason this particular protest is still remembered and famous is because of the unfortunate result of the demonstrations.On April 30, 1970, US President Richard Nixon announced an escalation of the war in Vietnam with a military invasion of Cambodia, which neighbors Vietnam. At that time, the war was extremely unpopular with the public and many people were frustrated and angered by this new development—especially students. Many people had been encouraged by Nixon's promise two years earlier to end the war, but, in 1970, there was still no end in sight.On May 1, students at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio protested against the American invasion of Cambodia and were calling for an end to the war. The campus protest was peaceful, but emotions grew throughout the day, and riots soon erupted in the town's streets that night. In response, the governor sent National Guard troops to the Kent State University campus to stop the riots and protests.Small protests continued over the next two days, and then, on the morning of May 4, approximately 2,000 students gathered in the center of campus to protest both the war and the presence of soldiers at their school. The soldiers ordered the students to disperse and return to their dorms. When they refused, the soldiers began firing tear gas into the crowd. During the morning, the situation escalated, along with tensions, emotions, and anger. Shortly after noon, the National Guard soldiers opened fire on the students. The cause of this action remains unclear to this day. However, at the end of the day, four students were killed and nine others were wounded. Some of those students were not even involved in the protest. They were just walking by or watching the protest from a distance.41. What were the students at Kent State University protesting?A. The American invasion of Vietnam.B. The American invasion of Cambodia.C. The election of President Richard Nixon.D. The election of the Ohio governor.42. National Guard troops were sent to the Kent State campus because _______.A. President Nixon ordered them thereB. the students asked them to comeC. the Ohio governor ordered them thereD. the school's administration asked them to come43. What happened in Kent, Ohio on May 4, 1970?A. President Richard Nixon announced the invasion of Cambodia.B. Students at Kent State University began a peaceful protest.C. Riots broke out in the town's streets.D. National Guard soldiers killed four students.44. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive45. Which of the following words best describes the students at Kent State University in 1970?A. Apathetic.B. Passionate.C. Cynical.D. Nostalgic.41~45:BCDABUnit test 2Section A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.1. Though it was difficult, Carlos knew the only _______ thing to do would be to admit cheating on the test.A. honestlyB. honorC. honorableD. honest2. Debbie is very _______ to the plight of homeless people and always gets very emotional when she sees them on the street.A. empathyB. empatheticC. sympathyD. sympathetic3. Certain types of birds often develop the skill of _______ and sound like they can speak.A. impressionsB. mimicryC. personificationD. imitating4. As babies develop, they need to learn to _______ before they can walk.A. runB. climbC. swimD. crawl5. When he was a child, Tony lost all vision in his right eye, so he feels _______ for the difficulties faced by blind people.A. empathyB. empatheticC. sympathyD. sympathetic6. Kindergarten teachers often have to reprimand their students for _______.A. mimicryB. misbehaviourC. miseryD. misunderstanding7. During the Christmas holiday, many people feel a surge of _______ and give to charities.A. malevolenceB. disciplineC. benevolenceD. sensitivity8. Babies usually cry when they feel _______ because they have no other way to express themselves.A. distinguishedB. dishonestC. distressedD. discouraged9. Different cultures have different ways of _______ their children.A. authorizingB. discipliningC. obeyingD. sympathizing10. The research project was an _______ success—we managed to prove our theory conclusively.A. overageB. overdueC. overnightD. overall11. Thomas has no _______ to the feelings of others—he always makes very negative and offensive comments.A. sensitivityB. senseC. sensoryD. sensitive12. No matter where Sue goes, something major happens; it's like she takes the _______ along with her.A. comedyB. tragedyC. romanceD. drama13. He reached out and _______ her cheek tenderly.A. scratchedB. strokedC. wipedD. massaged14. Brian felt incredible pressure and made a _______ decision, which ultimately turned out to be a big mistake.A. hasteB. hastilyC. hastyD. hasten15. The _______ events of this morning were making everyone feel very depressed and lonely.A. soberB. moderateC. blissfulD. welcome16. My brother was _______ interested in taking that psychology class at school.A. eagerlyB. excitedlyC. impatientlyD. keenly17. That documentary about the _______ of African refugees won all the major awards.A. plightB. flightC. blightD. slight18. Her little sister is still just a(n) _______; she turns six months next week.A. toddlerB. teenageC. infantD. adolescent19. Children love to _______ the actions they see in others, so be careful what you do!A. imitateB. irritateC. instigateD. implicate20. The photographs _______ strong memories of our holidays in France.A. damagedB. impairedC. evokedD. imitated1~5:CDBDA 6~10:BCCBD 11~15:ADBCA 16~20:DACACSection 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! on22. She had already fallen asleep ___ the time we got back home. by23. It was important for the child to calm _____ so the doctor could administer the flu shot. down24. Professor Gregory went to the Amazon rainforest ____ search of plants that might help make new medicines. Correct answer in25. All the issues we're facing today stem ____ the President's decision last year. from26. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Rick ___ on a date, and he said yes! out27. Every time I try to get close and understand Catherine's problems, she pulls___ .away28. Alfredo received all the praise and congratulations, ____though he had won the contest. as29. If nothing else, that bright yellow coat will definitely help you stand____ in a crowd! out30. If you testify in court, you need to tell nothing ___ the truth or you could go to jail. Correct answer butPart II: Banked ClozeLast summer, Derek completed a research project for his psychology thesis. He was studying child behaviour and wanted to (31)______ bad behavior back to its source. Derek took children of different ages and put them in a(n) (32)____ empty room; there were only a few toys and a small (33)___ to lie down on.He then presented them with different stimuli that they might encounter during the day. For example, he would play music at a loud or soft (34)____; adjust the lighting to be very bright or very dim; or fill the room with different smells, both good and bad. He had a(n) (35)_____ of several hundred (36______ stimuli.It was interesting to watch the children's behaviour (37)____ in response to the changing environment. Nearly all children eventually displayed some form of (38)____behaviour, but some of them created a serious (39)_____ in the room and had to be removed.The reactions were all fascinating, and Derek recorded everything that happened. He is now trying to (40)____ the meaning of these results and the implications for child behaviour. Hopefully, his work will help clarify and identify potential sources of misbehaviour. Correct answer(31 trace (32)mostly(33)couch(34) volume (35)repertoire(36)distinct(37) unfold(38)naughty(39)disturbance(40)comprehendPart III: Reading ComprehensionUntil very recently, most people assumed that the ability to feel and exhibit emotions was limited to human beings. It was generally assumed that animals could simply not feel emotions such as happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, or grief. It wasn't that the intensity of these emotions was more limited than in humans; the general consensus was that such emotions were literally absent in all other animals.However, such thinking has recently been called into question as more and more researchers are uncovering evidence that suggests animals do indeed feel emotions. In some cases, these emotions are very obvious! Dog owners have known this for a long time. If a dog does something bad and is reprimanded by its owner, it will often hang its head low and exhibit "puppy-dog eyes." The dog knows it has been naughty and this is, in effect, its exhibition of sadness and sorrow.Another relatively clear example of animals' emotional behaviour is when they show aggression. In some cases, it doesn't take very much for animals to become irritated and angry. Dogs, wolves, lions, tigers, birds—nearly every animal has been observed in an agitated state and acting out against the cause of its frustration. In fact, animal researchers have even witnessed animals in the wild waging war and exacting revenge.Biologists have reported on countless other examples of animals' emotional behaviour. For example, some animals grieve over deceased family members, some dream and have nightmares, some display pride in the work demanded of them, some exhibit friendship and cooperation, and many show love. Examples of compassion and self-indulged enjoyment are also not uncommon.Based on the biological and scientific evidence, it seems beyond doubt that animals are capable of feeling and showing a wide range of emotions. Human do not have a monopoly on such feelings, and it's time for more people to understand that we're all part of one big emotional family.41. According to the article, which of the following was a general assumption made throughout much of history?A. People feel a wide range of emotions.B. Animals feel a wide range of emotions.C. People feel a limited range of emotions.D. Animals are incapable of feeling emotions.42. This style of writing would best be described as _______.A. expositoryB. argumentativeC. narrativeD. descriptive43. Which of the following would make the best title for this article?A. The Limited Emotional Lives of AnimalsB. A Monopoly on Emotional BehaviorC. Emotions are UniversalD. Animals are People Too44. What is meant by "puppy-dog eyes" (Para 2)?A. Eyes that are full of emotion.B. Eyes that show no emotion.C. Eyes that belong to a puppy.D. Eyes that look like a puppy's.45. Which of the following does the author NOT present in order to support the topic?A. Popular opinion.B. Personal opinion.C. Scientific evidence.D. Biological research.41~45:DBCABUnit test 3Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection 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. anonymous2. In this ___, the judge declared the suspect not guilty. Correct answer instance3. The government said the _____ threat level for a terrorist attack is relatively low. current4. Tony was caught shoplifting and has been in police ____ since last night. custody5. 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 correlate6. When we got married, we took almost everything so we definitely had to ____ all of our stuff. Correct answer7. The suspect was found not guilty since the lawyers couldn't find a(n) _____ of evidence that suggested he committed the crime. Correct answer shred8. The firefighters put their own lives in ____ to save the people trapped in the burning building. peril9. Unfortunately, pickpockets are incredibly ____-in many large cities. commonplace10. The suspect was arrested because he was in possession of a concealed _____. weaponSection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. The police presence at airports seemed to double _______ after the bomb threat.A. overageB. overdueC. overnightD. overall12. In order to _______ information from people, investigators sometimes use questionable methods.A. extortB. extractC. exchangeD. exert13. It is a federal crime to _______ a lawyer in a courtroom.A. impersonateB. personifyC. personalizeD. impersonal14. After the September 11 _______ attacks in the United States, the government took extreme measures to make sure it wouldn't happen again.A. radicalB. revolutionaryC. terroristD. activist15. International business and _______ have made the world very interconnected and countries dependent on one another.A. online bankingB. commerceC. credit cardsD. retail16. I think pop-up ads on the Internet and spam in my e-mail inbox are terribly _______ —so much so that it might be an invasion of privacy.A. offensiveB. offenseC. defensiveD. defense17. Online retailers such as Amazon and iTunes are so successful that they have become _______ names.A. obviousB. householdC. opportunisticD. offensive18. The new facial recognition security system _______ knows who you are and if you have access to the building.A. anonymouslyB. obviouslyC. tastefullyD. automatically19. Today's students simply have to go _______ to find the answer to almost any homework question.A. onlineB. InternetC. WebD. computer20. After my store was broken into, the police officer drove me home as a _______.A. prerequisiteB. preventionC. pretensionD. precaution11~15: CBACB 16~20: ABDADSection 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. up22. It was unbelievable! Kevin was robbed ___ broad daylight! Correct answer at23. Excuse me. Do you have any information ___ file about the Frank Spacey case?Correct answer on24. You can usually count ____ the police to help you out when you're in trouble. Correct answer on25. In order to enter the building, I needed to have my fingerprints scanned ____ a machine. by26. I know the security guards need to ask for identification, but I was very unhappy with the way he went ___ it. Correct answer about27. After you check your bank balance online, remember to log ___ so no one else can steal your information. Correct answer o ff28. I would have helped out last weekend ____ only I had known you were moving. Correct answer if29. Did you cut____ your old credit card after you received the new one?Correct answer up30. Passing through security in an airport takes a long time since the officers sometimes need to look ____ your luggage. Correct answer throughPart II: Banked ClozeLast summer, I went on vacation to Spain. On only the second day, my wallet was stolen. It was a very (31)____ time, and I was (32)______ frustrated and angered. At first, I was angry I had lost the cash in my wallet. Then, I realized that the thief now had my credit cards and ID card! With only a little practice, he or she could easily (33)______ my signature and make hundreds of (34)_____ purchases.I immediately called the credit card companies to cancel my cards. The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. How could someone commit such (35)______? The (36)_____ deceitfulness in stealing other people's wallets really made me wonder how someone could be completely without(37)____ standards or morals.Thankfully, I still had traveler's checks — which are (38)____ accepted in Spain — at my hotel. However, I was no longer in a good (39____ to enjoy my vacation. In my opinion, the authorities must attack this problem (40)d____; it's not enough to just focus on pickpockets or identify theft that happens locally. With the Internet, there's no such thing as "local" anymore.(31) scary (32) obviously (33) forge (34) unauthorized (35) fraud (36) undoubted (37) ethical (38) widely (39) mindset (40)globallyPart III: Reading ComprehensionMany people often wonder about the terms "blue-collar crime" and "white-collar crime". What's the difference? Is oneworse than the other? Are they committed by different kinds of people? What does crime have to do with the color of your shirt?First, it is helpful to understand that blue-collar workers are those people employed in jobs that require manual labor, and white-collar workers perform non-manual labor in an office setting. The terms can be dated back to the 19th century, when industrial workers and manual laborers were required to wear clothing suitable to the difficult work — which was typically a blue work shirt or blue coveralls. In contrast, professional workers in offices generally wore white dress shirts. Today, the primary distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar crime are the social class to which the suspect belongs and the type of crime committed. Blue-collar crimes are committed by individuals from lower social classes (ie, less privileged backgrounds with fewer professional and societal opportunities), and white-collar crimes, conversely, are committed by individuals from higher, more affluent social classes.The exact nature of the crime is also a defining factor of blue-collar versus white-collar crime. Blue-collar crimes tend to be relatively obvious (eg, vandalism, robbery, and shoplifting) or violent (eg, assault, arson, and murder) crimes that are committed out of desperation. White-collar crimes, however, are "quieter" crimes (eg, bribery, embezzlement, and computer crime) committed by people who have the means and opportunity to exploit professional situations.It is impossible to say that one type of crime is worse than the other, for both have serious and lasting effects for the victims. Blue-collar crime gets more consistent exposure in the media, so we usually hear more about it on a regular basis. However, even though we might not hear many news stories about white-collar crime, it still occurs every day. The increase in computer crime and rising instances of identify theft are testament to that.41. Which of the following would make the best title for this article?A. White-Collar Crime: A Victimless Crime.B. A History of Blue-Collar and White-Collar Workers.C. Blue-Collar Crime Versus White-Collar Crime: An Explanation.D. An Examination into Blue-Collar Crime.42. With which of the following statements would the author likely agree?A. Identity theft is an example of blue-collar crime.B. All crime is equally bad for the victims.C. Many white-collar criminals have good jobs.D. Incidents of blue-collar crime are decreasing.43. The writer suggests that _______.A. blue-collar crime is heavily covered by the news mediaB. white-collar crime is heavily covered by the news mediaC. both types of crime are heavily covered by the news mediaD. crime is not heavily covered by the news media44. Which paragraph provides a historical context for modern-day blue-collar and white-collar?A. Paragraph 2.B. Paragraph 3.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.45. Which of the following would be an example of white-collar crime?A. Burglary.B. Rape.C. Kidnapping.D. Forgery.41~45: CBAADUnit test 4Section 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. survey/assignment2. China's victory in the World Cup semifinals was so___ that people were up all night celebrating. unexpected3. The city newspaper conducted a(n) ___of residents to see what they thought of the new law. survey4. The election of US President Obama had such ____importance that it will be taught in classrooms for years to come. Correct answer historical5. Newspaper journalists must follow a set of established ____when they write their articles. guidelines6. I couldn't believe that the politician had the nerve to__those comments! Correct answer deny7. People all over the country were ____ dissatisfied with the election. Correct answer similarly8.It was hard to trust Bill's ___after he was caught lying and cheating.Correct answer integrity9. That editorial was about the government's responsibility to help people who are unemployed and living in___ . Correct answer poverty10. The recovery of the missing girl and the____ of her kidnappers made headlines for a week. capture Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Your statement had a _______ that I don't think you intended to make—do you really think he should go to jail?A. denotationB. connotationC. commotionD. proliferation12. Tony tends to _______ a lot of his stories; you shouldn't believe absolutely everything he says.A. exaggerateB. exaggerationC. implicateD. implication13. Politicians need to be careful what they do or they will damage their public _______.A. pictureB. illustrationC. depictionD. image14. I don't agree with a lot of what he says; _______, I still think he's a good prime minister.A. neverthelessB. althoughC. whileD. whereas15. Newspaper journalists are not required to reveal their _______ if it might get that person in trouble.A. sourceB. editorC. writerD. resource16. In the courtroom, the suspect's _______ to the lawyer's questions was enough for the jury to know he was guilty.A. actionB. reactionC. reactionaryD. actionable17. Before the meeting began, the secretary tried to _______ the ground rules and guidelines.A. estimateB. devastateC. establishD. deconstruct18. I enjoy reading the _______ essays in the newspaper every morning since they aren't as impartial as the articles.A. viewpointB. editorial。
