PRACTICE TEST 7 I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space. Alternative medicine is (1) …………. popularity in Britain today. What seemed cranky and unreliable a mere 25 years (2) ………… is now completely acceptable to (3) ………… people. Recently, homoeopathy was publicly endorsed by Prince Charles, the heir (4) ………… the British throne. Herbal medicine is probably most (5) ………… used. Remedies made (6) …………… plants were the first cures (7) ………… used and now many people are turning to them (8) …………. than taking yet more chemical preparations. Acupuncture, an ancient Eastern art, is widely available. Many people go to acupuncture practitioners when, for (9) …………, they wish to give (10) …………. smoking. A small pin is (11) ……….. into both earlobes in order to (12) …………. the patient of the desire to smoke. Cynics may say that they are (13) ………. by a form of faith-healing, not by acupuncture (14) ………… . However, many ex-smokers swear that it (15) ……….. for them. Meditation, massage and even reflexology are all taught on government accredited courses in Britain. Those who (16) ………… their effectiveness should take (17) ………… of the fact that traditional doctors now regularly (18) ………… patients to these specialists, and that many (19) ………… name medicines are based (20) ………… ancient cures.
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I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.
range | cultures | first | added | contributed |
benefited | dishes | developed | way | alive |
Cultural diversity means a (1) range of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) benefited from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) cultures coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) dishes is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) first curry went on an English menu in 1773.
Even the English language (6) developed from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) added from the languages of other immigrants over the years.
Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) way of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) alive and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.
People from all over the world have (10) contributed to the Britain and they continue to do so.
II. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS
The wedding consists of several (1) _____ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.
In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (2) ____ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller.
In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (3) ____ and which include various (4) ____ for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) ____.
After paying their (6) ____ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ____ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry.
Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (8) ____ and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ____, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ____ to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.
1. A. asks B. ceremonies C. requests D. tells
2. A. bride B. regulations C. laws D. notes
3. A. condition B. culture C. relation D. wealth
4. A. beans B. boxes C. presents D. wars
5. A. bad B. fond C. luck D. interest
6. A. respects B. allows C. stops D. refuses
7. A. existence B. dead C. marriage D. divorce
8. A. flat B. home C. house D. apartment
9. A. acquaintance B. contribution
C. difficulty D. reception
10. A. troubles B. problems C. ovals D. rounds
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space. The first one has been done for you.
Most people enjoy going (0) abroad for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (1) _____stay_______ in an interesting city or a seaside (2) _______resort_______. If you speak foreign language, you can make new friends, (3) _______and_______ take home some interesting souvenirs as presents. But before you can (4) _____do_________ that, you have to reach your destination, and that is often a problem!
If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (5) ________delayed_______. Journeys by train can also be difficult (6) _________since________ trains are often crowded in the summer, and you might have to (7) ________reserve_______ a seat in advance. Whichever way you travel, you can have problems with your luggage, and it is often difficult to find good accommodation. Apart (8) ______of________ this, you might not be able to afford the fare!
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THE RECIPE FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION How (0) many people do you communicate (1) …with……. in a day? Probably a (2) …lot……. more than you did ten years ago. With a few pieces of equipment, we can 'talk' to people in more and more ways, not just face-to-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet. It is very important, therefore, for everyone to try and improve their communication skills. (3) ……despite…. all the technological advances of recent years, the art of good conversation is still (4) …at……. the heart of successful communication. So it's a good idea to remember the four golden roles of good communication. Firstly, be (5) ……as…. clear as you can. Misunderstandings arise if we don't say exactly (6) …what……. we mean. Secondly, we have to work hard (7) ……at…. listening. (8) …pay……. attention to what the other person is saying. Thirdly, ask other people what they think, don't only tell them what you think. And finally show respect (9) …for……. people, give them time to say what they want, and show interest in what they say. (10) ……if…. you follow these rules, you will be a good communicator. |
