Question 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. | A. inspiration | B. label | C. occasion | D. logical |
2. | A. grow | B. novel | C. cotton | D. contest |
3. | A. modern | B. pattern | C. confident | D. equal |
4. | A. musician | B. necessary | C. recently | D. since |
5. | A. design | B. loose | C. style | D. symbol |
Question 2 : Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (10 pts)
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (1) ................. only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) ............ sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few opportunities to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (3)............ her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (4) ............ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and invented several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (5)............connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in street and killed.
Question 3
Read the text and questions below, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each space. (10 pts)
FURTHER EDUCATION
Around the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) ..............? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2) ..............? The decision is yours, but it may be (3) .............. remembering two things: there are more unemployment (4) .............. people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5).............. will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs.
If you decide to go (6).............. into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7).............. you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8).............. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you’re older is (9)..............possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10).............. practical work experience.
1. A after B later C then D past
2. A school B class C course D term
3. A worth B necessary C important D useful
4. A between B among C with D through
5. A notes B papers C arts D skills
6. A straight B just C direct D rather
7. A make B help C let D give
8. A where B while C when D what
9. A also B again C another D always
10. A getting B making C taking D doing
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