Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced
30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments
32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment
33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil
34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes
35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held
36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.
A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for
37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.
A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand
38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted
39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.
A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing
40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce
41. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.
A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. Provides
42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.
A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
43. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
A. breathing out B. dismissing C. exhaling D. inhaling
44. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system.
A. destroying B. enhancing C. weakening D. stopping
45. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work.
A. be incorrect B. be ineffective C. be uncertain D. be unhelpful
46. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.
A. contributes to B. discourages C. stimulates D. weakens
47. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.
A. reduced B. stabled C. transferred D. turned into
48. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken.
A. comfortable B. dangerous C. Sore D. unhealthy
49. Compound exercises can increase strength and size far effectively than isolation exercises.
A. Light B. Heavy C. Mixed D. Single
50. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.
A. external B. foreign C. superficial D. visible
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. Listen! There's someone at the door. I ____ the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening C. open D. will open
52. “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it ____ in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. are going to rain D. is raining
53. It‘s very hot. ____ the window. please?
A. Are you opening B. Are you going to open C. Will you open D. Won’t you open
54. Although I have taken some aspirin, the headache ________ away.
A. isn‘t going B. isn’t going to C. not go D. won’t go
55. On Sunday at 8 o‘clock I ____ my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet C. will be meeting D. will meet
56. Wait! I ____ you to the station.
A. am driving B. drive C. is going to drive D. will drive
57. I ____ my sister in April as planned.
A. have seen B. will see C. am going to see D. see
58. Perhaps I ____ New York one day.
A. am visiting B. am going to visit C. visit D. will visit
59. What time ____ tomorrow?
A. are you going to leave B. do you leave C. will you leave D. would you leave
60. Who ____ the next World Cup?
A. is going to win B. is wining C. will win D. win
6l. He ____ to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
A. goes B. is going C. went D. will go
62. I ____ my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visit B. am going to visit C. visited D. will visit
63. Don‘t touch that dog. It ____ you.
A. bites B. is biting C. is going to bite D. will bite
64. It ____ that half of your plate should consist of vegetables and fruit.
A. is suggested B. is suggesting C. suggesting D. suggests
65. Foods ____ into energy in the digestive system.
A. are broke down and converted B. are broken down and converted
C. break down and convert D. broken down and converted
66. Stephen William Hawking ____ on 8 January, 1942 in Oxford, England.
A. born B. has born C. is born D. was born
67. ____ by your father?
A. Did that book write B. Did that book written
C. Was that book writing D. Was that book written
68. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and ____ in China for thousands of years.
A. has been used B. has using C. has used D. has been using
69. Mr. Snow ____ that course since 1985.
A. hasn’t taught B. haven’t taught C. have been taught D. taught
70. The acupuncturist decides which and how many needles will ____.
A. be use B. be used C. Use D. used
71. The teacher ____ the student for lying.
A. was punished B. is punished C. punished D. has been punished
72. As the patient could not walk he ____ home in a wheel chair.
A. has carried B. was carrying C. was carried D. has been carried
73. The injured ____ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. have taken B. was taking C. were taken D. were taking
74. It ____ that the painting is a fake.
A. believed B. is believed C. is believing D. was believing
75. Most studies ____ that acupuncture does not reduce nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy.
A. are shown B. were shown C. have shown D. have been shown
76. Acupuncture may not ____ if you have low white blood cell counts or low platelet counts.
A. recommend B. recommended C. is recommended D. be recommended
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
77. Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone.
A B C D
78. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B C D
79. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A B C D
80. Many accidents is caused by careless driving.
A B C D
81. She was gave a box full of chocolate.
A B C D
82. Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
83. Alternative therapies often dismiss by orthodox medicine because they are sometimes administered by
A B C
people with no formal medical training.
D
84. The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony among human and the world around
A B C
them.
D
85. Human infants born with about 270 bones, some ot which fuse together as their body develops.
A B C D
86. More research is needed to find out if acupuncture is helped with other side effects such as pain, anxiety or
A B C D
shortness of breath.
87. A man with advanced prostate cancer is believed to cured after doctors shocked his tumour to death with
A B C D
huge amounts of testosterone.
88. Norovirus is a common stomach bug. It also called the Winter Vomiting Bug because it is more prevalent in
A B C D
winter.
89. You can be put yourself at risk if you don't usually get many physical activities and then all of a sudden do
A B C
vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, like shovelling snow.
D
90. Although the research is not yet final, some findings suggest that your risk of endometrial cancer and lung
A
cancer may be lower if you get regular physical activity is compared to people who are not active.
B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A. 8, C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. Doctor: “Good morning. What can I do for you?
Patient: “Good morning. ____”
A. I am fine. Thank you. B. I feel very bored.
C. I have got a bad cough. D. I want to know it, too.
92. "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?” - “Wow! ____”
A. I would love to. B. It's a good idea.
C. That's incredible. D. You must like apple.
93. Doctor: “How long has your headache been going on?”
Patient: “____”
A. After midnight. B. For a week. C. Last month. D. Three times a day.
94. Doctor: “Can 1 listen to your chest?”
Patient: “____”
A. All up to you. B. My pleasure. C. No, thanks. D. Of course
95. Patient: "Will I get better soon?"
Doctor: “____ Take these tablets and it should clear up in a few days.”
A. Don’t worry. B. 1 am sorry. C. No way. D. Not at all
96. Patient: "Please tell me how shall 1 take this medicine?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Take it home with you. B. Take it back to me.
C. Take it twice per day. D. Take as much as you can.
97. Patient: “Is the surgery a major one?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Why not? B. It’s OK. C. Yes, it is. D. I am not sure.
98. Patient: “____”
Doctor: "Yes. But don't worry. You’ll be given painkillers.”
A. Will I get better soon? B. Will I be checked for temperature?
C. Will it be painful afterwards? D. Will there be any side effects?
99. Patient: “How much shall I pay you, doctor?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Don't mention it. B. It’s my pleasure. C. £35. D. Take your time.
100. “How arc you coming to the dentist tomorrow?” – “____”
A. At 8 o'clock. B. By bus or car. C. Just in time. D. Nearly 20 minutes.
101. “Do you think you'll get better?” “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that’s right.
102. “I don't think we should exercise late at night.” - “____”
A. So do I. B. I think so, too. C. Neither do I. D. I don’t, neither.
103. “Have you had a flu shot in the past year?” - “No, ____”
A. I am too seared to have one. B. I have one last years.
C. I will have one next year. D. not in the last few years.
104. Doctor: “When did the pain start?’
Claire: “____”
A. About 2 weeks ago. B. Every morning C. For a month D. From me
105. Doctor: “Here is your medical certificate!”
Patient: “____”
A. Thank you. B. What's a pity. C. Congratulation. D. You’re welcome.
Part V. READING
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
GOOD HEALTH
Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state (106) ____ you are fiee from sickness. (107) ____ this, there are many different opinions about how a person can actually have good health. People used to only think of their health (108) ____ they were sick. But these days more and more people are taking measures to (109) ____ sure that they don‘t get sick in (l10) ____ place.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But now (111) ____ is enough? Some people think that doing simple things (112) ____ cleaning the house is helpful. Other people do heavy exercise every day, (113) ____ instance, running or swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that (114) ____ kind of exercise is good for you.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like vegetables and fruit should (115) ____ several times each day. It is also important to eat foods high in fiber such as beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body to (116) ____ the food you eat. It also helps your body in (117) ____ ways such as decreasing the chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and diabetes.
l06. A. how B. when C. where D. Which
107. A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Due to
l08. A. even if B. when C. whereas D. while
109. A. get B. make C. have D. take
110. A. first B. once C. one D. the first
111. A. far B. many C. more D. much
112. A. as B. like C. rather D. such
113. A by B. for C. in D.with
114. A. all B. any C. both D. some
115. A. eat B. eating C. been eaten D. be eaten
116. A. consume B. digest C. ump D. spoil
117. A. another B. each other C. other D. others
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.
118. According to the passage, the information doctors give us ____.
A. is about 50% wrong B. is only 80% correct
C. is mostly forgotten D. is usually not enough
119. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____.
A. good B. quick C. short D. simple
120. The author says that when people consult a doctor, ____.
A. they always believe that their situation is serious
B. they are interested in knowing what they should do
C. they only want to know what is wrong with them
D. they usually have a family member with them
121. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. digest B. inhale C. swallow D. take in
122. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to ____.
A. play it to your family members to get their opinions
B. refer to it later to better understand your condition
C. replay it to write down any important information
D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is: don’t buy an exercise bike. Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach. The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. It's always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning – especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually. After a few months you you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week. It's important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercises for twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit.
123. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Exercise bikes B. Gentle jogging C. Keeping fit D. Running shoes
124. What is true about the exercise bikes?
A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit.
B. It is more costly than most other sports.
C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
D. Most people don’t use it for very long.
125. The word "determined” in the passage probably means ____.
A. confident B. decisive C. flexible D. positive
126. According to the author, you should ____.