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2 Studying geography helps us to understand: the effects of different processes on the (11) __________ of the Earth the dynamic between (12) __________ and population Two main branches of study: physical features human lifestyles and their (13) __________ Specific study areas: biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and (14) __________ geography, and also cartography Key point: geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated (15) __________ What do geographers do? find data-e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of (16) __________ using computer an satellite technology analyze data-identify (17) __________, e.g. cause and effect publish finding in form of: * maps - easy to carry - can show physical features of large and small areas - but a two-dimensional map will always have some (18) __________ * aerial photos - can show vegetation problems, (19) __________ density, ocean floor etc. * Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations - used for monitoring (20) __________ conditions etc. SECTION TWO: PHONETICS Part 1: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 21. A. talent B. campus C. many D. marry 22. A. requisite B. favorite C. appetite D. exquisite Part 2: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 23. A. arrangement B. temperature C. victory D. envelope 24. A. tolerant B. enormous C. disastrous D. expensive
3 SECTION THREE: LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 pts) 25. Leo and Tim are talking about food. - Leo: "I think it is true to say that the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach." - Tim: " __________. Sometimes a man cares more about his feelings rather than food" A. That's great B. I refuse to believe that C. I totally agree with you D. I guess you're right 26. I haven't read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I'm __________ with recent developments. A. out of reach B. out of the question C. out of touch D. out of the condition 27. Alice should not stay under the sunshine because her skin is so __________. A. insensible B. sensitive C. senseless D. sensible 28. Some snakes lay eggs, but __________ give birth to live offspring. A. others B. the other C. other D. the others 29. As it was Christmas, the __________ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 30. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been __________ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 31. The sight of his pale face brought __________ to me how ill he really was. A. place B. house C. life D. home 32. The doctor gave the patient __________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole 33. She gave him a __________ wallet on his birthday. A. small leather brown B. leather small brown C. brown small leather D. small brown leather 34. Working back-to-back shifts at the hospital __________ her energy, leaving her no time for rest. A. trickled B. drained C. exuded D. sucked Part 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms. (6 pts) 35. Whatever happens, I (meet) __________ you here in a week's time. 36. Concerns about safety at the workplace (raise) __________ in the report should be addressed in a timely manner. 37. We knew that she (not/do) __________ that because she's too short to reach the shelf.
4 38. In her report she mentioned (treat) __________ at a hospital abroad last year. 39 . There (be) __________ any errors, let me know. 40. Most of the news on the front page of daily newspapers (concern) __________ the progress of the peace conference. Part 3: Give the correct form of the words given to complete the following sentences. (5 pts) 41. She won the first prize in the contest due to her __________. PERSUADE 42. It seems __________ to expect one person to do both jobs. REASON 43. Please __________ our letter of the 14th. We have not had a reply. KNOW 44. I was late because I __________ how much time I would need. ESTIMATE 45. __________ children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. ACCOMPANY Part 4: Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box. Use each one once only. There is ONE extra one that you do not need to use. (5 pts) do away with bank on take on put on come off pass down 46. Mathew is busy with two important projects, so he can't __________ extra work. 47. Thanks to our careful preparation, the year-end party __________ very well. 48. You can always __________ Jane to give you sound advice. She is a caring and helpful person. 49. She believes that all countries should __________ the death penalty as it is inhumane. 50. The local council has decided to __________ a concert to raise money for cancer charities. Part 5: Each of the following sentences contains ONE mistake. FIND and CORRECT it. (5 pts) 51. Solar panels could be used on the new development as part of a drive towards environmental sustainable. 52. As seeing from the mountain top, the area looks like a picturesque harbour town. 53. One of the most important things in life is a good health. 54. Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive. 55. Why did all the customers at the Red Lion have to pay of their beer that week? SECTION FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts) It seems entirely (56) __________ to us that there are teams of scientists in universities and (57)