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Unit test 21. Can we _________the formalities and get right down to business?2. The actress spoke in such a heavy northern ______that I could barely understand her.3. There's nothing left to do now but _______the results.4. I love going on vacation, but I always _______in a sea of work when I return.5. After three huge successes, George became one of the most _________ people in Hollywood.6. There have been far too many ________disappearances in this town for my taste.7. It drives me crazy that Steve can sit around and be ________ when there's so much work to do!8. His shifty eyes and smarmy personality do little to _______ a trustworthy character.9. She _______brings her lunch to work, but today she decided to eat out.10. The _________of alcohol as an illegal drug will only make the problem worse.11. "Don't _________ your little brother! Take him with you."12. It's difficult for someone of his ________to go out in public unrecognized.13. My interview with a panel of professors is the only _____ left before I earn my degree.14. After years of _______, the old house on the corner was finally torn down.15. If you want to write a book about traveling in Europe, it's ________ to have actually been there before.16. I'm going to invest my money in Microsoft, and I strongly suggest you do _______.17. It is critical to __________your sources when you make an argument.18. This month's bestselling novel has a(n) ________that is rarely seen in literature.19. It's difficult to _________with people if you don't speak the same language.20. It's common for politicians to use almost anything as _______against their opponents.I'm looking for a good book to read. Can you give me a(n) (21)_________? I generally like to read fiction, but I will read nonfiction if the story is good. I'm a(n) (22)_________ at heart, so I really like to read stories about exciting journeys and quests. I usually don't like boring stories that feature(23)__________ characters that are portrayed with no originality. I don't mind action, but I can do without any (24)_________ and unnecessary violence.Do you have any ideas? In my opinion, the best literature features characters that face unbelievable odds, (25)_________ their inner demons, and eventually arrive at some sort of personal (26)___________ about the true nature of things. Along the way, the character will inevitably face a decision that might involve a(n) (27)__________which could result in his or her (28)__________, but he or she will persevere and come out on top.I'm (29)__________ looking for something to read on my vacation, so please let me know what you would recommend. At this point, I'm ready to (30)_________ almost any book, no matter how long!Unit test 3Banked ClozeEveryone's always told me that I should be a model. I have to admit, it does sound like it would be a(n) (1)________ lifestyle with lots of traveling, parties, and beautiful people. I think it could also be a great opportunity to assert my (2)________ and creativity. However, at my age, I'm not sure I have the experience or (3)________ to start a modeling career.It takes more than a(n) (4)_________ face to be a model. You must have a(n) (5)________ personality and always be ready to take risks and explore the unknown. You also need to have near infinite patience.Many people are under the impression that the fashion and modeling industry attracts only very(6)_________ people who only care about themselves. From what I understand, nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there are some models who only care about their own appearance, wealth, and(7)__________ surroundings, but the industry isn't (8)__________ composed of this type of person. It's a(n) (9)__________fact that the fashion and modeling world has a strong (10)________ for all kinds of people—and I'm one of them.Unit test 5Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1. The poet gave an incredibly _________speech and brought many people to tears.2. What's the proper ________ required for eating dinner with a prince?3. My daughter shows a(n) ________curiosity not usual for someone so young.4. I like the debate team at school because we always have such _______conversations.5. What's your _________ to go fishing next weekend?6. Her brother was ________with their father's fortune after he passed away.7. Sadly, my grandmother went through much of her life feeling like there was a(n) _________connected to her skin color.8. Don't question my decisions and ________my authority in front of the other employees!9. It's obvious that Kevin has amazing _______abilities since he's fluent in six languages!10. The final score of the game was 20-3, making it a(n) ________ unfair competition.Part II: Banked ClozeIt's very interesting that so many world cultures are (11)_______, or based on the superiority of the father or husband. Why do you think this is so? There are a(n) (12)________ of explanations, but many of them can be traced back to the basic (13)_________ stereotypes: strength, power, and dominance. Throughout history and around the world, men have overpowered women due to their physical qualities.Yet how can we explain the handful of cultures that are actually (14)________, or based on the superiority of the mother or wife? No one can (15)_________ to know the precise reason for why they developed differently, but it is interesting to theorize. One particularly (16)__________ fact is that most of these cultures have a strong agricultural tradition and, hence, a strong female role in society.One of the major tenets of the (17)__________ movement is that modern women should not be restricted by traditional roles and their subservient status in society. Women should not believe that their gender automatically (18)_________ them for the same rights and privileges that men enjoy."Women have been taught that, for us, the earth is flat, and that if we venture out, we will fall off the edge." This anonymous (19)__________ perfectly captures the essence of the modern feminist movement. Elevating the female gender to be completely equal with men should be the (20)__________ cause of everyone everywhere.Unit test 6Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1. Our office building luckily had a(n) _______ power supply t o use when the electricity went out.2. There's not much of a(n) _________ for the year's best movie, but there are a few good ones.3. Unfortunately, she's had a(n) _________ and her cancer has reappeared.4. Soldiers in the military quickly learn that their superior officers are often not very _________of differing opinions.5. During wartime, there's usually a surge in __________ as people rally together to support a common cause.6. I've never had a friend quite so _________ as my dog Rex.7. Mr. Sanford, I love your daughter and I'd like to ask for your permission to _________ to her.8. We hired a company to come in and ___________ the mice from our basement.9. The teacher slowly lost control of her students and let the class ________ into a chaos of voices.10. If you see anything suspicious, please report it immediately to one of the ________ police officers.11. I tend to live by the ________"Work hard, play hard."12. The law states that people younger than 21 cannot drink beer, wine, or. _________13. Celebrities are often subject to the _________ of public opinion, increasing and decreasing in popularity every day.14. Last Saturday, we stood in line for an hour to get a cone from the ice cream _________ .15. College students usually begin their first year with _________ activities so they are familiar with their new environment.16. ___________ usually disagree about who they think the greatest world leader of all time is.17. If you'd like to _______ the charges, please call the phone number for complaints.18. The ___________ physicist earned even more recognition when he won the Nobel Prize.19. Do you have any __________ into why your employees are behaving so poorly?20. After ten long years of holding a grudge against him, I think it's finally time to make ________ .Part II: Banked ClozeIt is truly (21)_______ that people nowadays don't know nearly enough about ancient civilizations. In the Western world, the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome gave rise to the popular idea of(22)________ that is central to many modern governments. Democratic governments sometimes are derided as a(n) (23)_________ in today's world—many people don't feel as if they truly have a meaningful voice. However, there were cities (particularly in Greece) where the democratic ideal was born and every citizen truly had a powerful voice.Remarkably, we know this is the case because many documents have survived. Historians can verify their (24) _________ by dating the paper, so we can (25)________ declare that they are legitimate. Linguists are able to (26)________ the ancient languages used in the documents, and we are therefore able to benefit from the wisdom inscribed on those pages. In addition, researchers can use (27)________ to uncover the physical remains of ancient villages. We have discovered that homes were a uniform size and most people lived as relative equals.I find it truly (28) ________ to hear people say that there's nothing we can learn from history. Even if only a small (29)_________ of the wisdom of ancient Greece survived until today, we would be better off. Indeed, it is an amazing thing to realize that our (30)_________ as a people, our future, depends on our knowledge and understanding of our past.Unit test7Part I: Banked ClozeWhen I was young, my family lived on an apple (1)________. To this day, apple trees are practically (2)_________ with home, safety, and comfort. It's no wonder, then, that I love apple pie so much. I spent countless summer afternoons among the trees. It was the (3)________ over which I had the most control. It was my kingdom.My imagination was free to construct anything—possible or impossible. One day I would be a hunter, pursuing a pack of (4)_________ wolves. Another day, I would pretend the (5)_________ of the branches in the wind was the eerie voice of a dragon on the loose. On still another day, I might have been part of a(n) (6)___________ in the Old West, riding a horse over the countryside and causing trouble.One thing is for sure: At the end of the day, I would always (7)__________ the situation and be the hero. This was my imagination, after all. Thinking back on it all now, I certainly did have some(8)__________ adventures. (9)__________, as I grew up, I lost the ability to imagine with such limitlesscreativity. When did I (10)________ to think I could make the impossible possible? I would give anything to go back to that time and run carefree around the apple trees near my childhood home.Unit test 8Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1. There is absolutely no ________to her behavior—it's completely random.2. The answers he gave had just enough _________to make me doubt his honesty.3. Sharon was known for her ________ideals and romantic outlook on life.4. There was a stage set up in the ________between the buildings for the music festival.5. The __________of his argument confused and befuddled even the smartest people in the room.6. Even though I have played chess for years, you still made a very worthy ________.7. Do you mean to _________that you agreed with her crazy plan?8. The review of his new book included a lot of _________and not much praise.9. Jacob was _________and angry when he shouted, "How dare you accuse me of such a crime?"10. We used to be best friends; it's _________that she could do anything to hurt me.11. Are you familiar with the __________of this office building?12. The committee decided to __________a statue of the beloved president.13. The __________of the project is unmatched in the history of this company.14. In terms of intelligence, this year's Nobel Prize winner __________everyone else in his field.15. Einstein's _________prowess has been completely unmatched in history.16. The museum hosted a special __________about the age of dinosaurs.17. I can't even __________a life without my children.18. There's nothing like a beautiful sunset to _________my senses and inspire me to get to work.19. Come over here and help me _________up this beam so we can support the ceiling.20. At this point, any change will be a welcome __________over the status quo.Part II: Banked ClozeSome people think that Shanghai's (21)________ is far too futuristic and not at all (22)_________ pleasing. I simply can't imagine how anyone could feel that way. In my opinion, the futuristic look is precisely why it is so (23)________ and captivating.Many modern cities are trying to respect the (24)_________ boundary between "old" and "new." For example, they construct skyscrapers that are designed to (25)________ to the existing look and feel of the existing city. There is definitely value to this (26)________, it is a very difficult thing to do successfully. I think Shanghai deserves a lot of respect for deciding to forge ahead into the future.Shanghai has still managed to retain much of its old city, however. There is a river that winds through the city, and it effectively divides the "old" from the "new." The city's (27)________ colonial architecture literally stands across the river from the futuristic skyscrapers that announce the city's incredible(28)________.This divide was (29)________ part of the city's master development plan, and the city should be applauded for that. It's genuinely amazing how something static—architecture and city design—can(30)__________ the emotions, dreams, and aspirations of an entire people.Unit test 9Banked ClozeThere has been a(n) (1)_______ debate for many years about the influence of languages upon one another. How much does one language (2)________ another? Your first reaction might be to think "not very much." The answer, though, is "quite a bit." To (3)________ this point, let's consider English.This influence may not be evident to speakers of certain languages, but those who speak some languages (such as Spanish or German, for example) and those who have a high (4)_________ in English understand this point very well. Over thousands of years, English had adopted many words from other languages, and vice versa. In addition, there are some words—known as cognates—that are nearly identical in multiple languages. Ever so slowly, the lines between languages are starting to (5)________.English is not a(n) (6)________ example, either. This "language sharing" is evident in, between, and among many different languages. There are some groups of people who are worried that the (7)________ of their language is being threatened by adopting and sharing words across languages. However, if you think about it, it's quite possible that in several thousand more years, everyone might be speaking one (8)________ language that is a mix of every language spoken today. The trend of (9)________ in almost every other aspect of life makes me believe this will be a highly likely development.What do you think? Is one common language spoken by everyone your idea of (10)________, or is it a nightmare?Unit test 10Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.1. After the accident, Jeff was _______ from the waist down.2. Marilyn Monroe is ______the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in a movie.3. The _______tree was home to an entire family of rabbits.4. The bomb explosion completely ________the abandoned building.5. Please don't confuse me with my _______; I don't tolerate mistakes or excuses.6. The government decided to send troops and ______in that country's civil war.7. It's difficult to ________how many people will buy tickets since this is such a unique event.8. The differences may be _______, but I certainly prefer this design over the previous one.9. Since Mike was prepared to speak to Sally over the phone, her presence creates an unexpected________for him.10. The tables and chairs must be organized in exactly this ______, so please pay attention.Part II: Banked ClozeOne of the greatest inventions of recent memory is undoubtedly GPS. It is on the (11)________ of becoming as common as the mobile phone. In fact, many mobile phones now have GPS built into them! GPS units can also be found in cars, boats, airplanes, and handheld devices used by hikers and campers for (12)_________. Many people recognize the usefulness in having directions to anyplace you might drive, but fewer people understand how handy a GPS unit can be outdoors.Handheld GPS units use (13)________ coordinates to pinpoint exactly where you are, whether you are in the middle of New York City, the middle of the Sahara Desert, or the middle of a deserted (14)_________ island. Sailors and other people who travel on the sea rely on GPS units to give them their location in terms of (15)_________ (east-west) and(16)_________ (north-south). With very few landmarks in the middle of the ocean, knowing one's location on this(17)___________ is of utmost importance.Hikers and campers who walk through wilderness areas need to keep track of their (18)__________ so they know how far they have traveled and how far they are from the nearest shelter. Granted, it is relatively easy to be (19)_________ into a false sense of security if you have a GPS unit on hand. They can't solve every problem, but they are a(20)___________ convenience to carry with you!。