SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 5
1.-10. sorularda, verilen tümceye anlamca en yakýn ifadeyi bulunuz.
1. The problem of unemployment apparently gets more and more serious year by year.
A) The unemployment problem varies in importance from year to year.
B) There has obviously been an
unemployment problem during recent years.
C) With each passing year the problem of unemployment seems to intensify. D) The growing seriousness of the
unemployment problem was not apparent for several years.
E) Each year increasing unemployment problem was not apparent for several years.
2. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
A) The moment I got up and danced, the band decided not to stop playing. B) When the band stopped playing, I was
only half way through the dance. C) No sooner had I decided to dance than
the band stopped playing.
D) Soon after I started dancing, the band decided to stop playing.
E) I suddenly objected to dancing when the band stopped playing.
3. The newspapers are putting the blame on his private secretary, but I think several other people are equally guilty.
A) The names of some of the guilty people were given to the newspapers by his private secretary.
B) Quite a lot of people are annoyed about the attitude of the newspapers towards his private secretary.
C) According to the newspapers, it is not only his private secretary who is to blame;
several other people are involved. D) Some of the people who are quite as
guilty as his private secretary have managed to avoid getting their names in the newspapers.
E) It seems to me that several people are at fault, not just his private secretary as the newspapers are suggesting.
4. As soon as the meeting started, a fight broke out in the audience.
A) Though the meeting started, a fight didn't break out in the audience.
B) When the meeting started, a fight had broken out in the audience.
C) In spite of the meeting, the audience fought with each other.
D) No sooner had the meeting started than a fight broke out in the audience.
E) When the meeting started the audience still fought with each other.
5. It wasn't until he returned home from the bank that he heard about the robbery.
A) He learned about the robbery when he was at the bank.
B) He knew that the bank was robbed before he returned home.
C) He learned that the bank was robbed after he returned home.
D) He already knew about the robbery while he was at the bank.
E) He learned about the robbery on the way home.
6. No one but my brother can have such a peculiar idea.
A) My brother, like everybody else, can have such a peculiar idea.
B) Everybody except my brother can have such a peculiar idea.
C) My brother can't have such a peculiar idea but others can.
D) My brother, unlike everybody, can't have such a peculiar idea.
E) Only my brother can have such a peculiar idea, no one else.
7. Contrary to what Ellen had expected, the city was very nice.
A) Ellen had not expected the city to be nice. B) Ellen had expected the city to be nice. C) The city wasn't as nice as Ellen had
thought.
D) The city was as nice as Ellen had expected
E) The city was the nicest Ellen had ever seen.
8. It wasn't until I was 16 that I learned to swim.
A) I was still learning to swim when I was over 16.
B) I tried hard but I couldn't learn to swim at the age of 16.
C) I was only 16 years old when I started learning to swim.
D) I only could learn to swim when I was 16. E) I'm 16 years old, and still I don't know how to swim.
9. Unlike George, Helen believes that being overweight is a serious health problem.
A) Helen thinks that being overweight is not a serious problem.
B) Neither George nor Helen thinks that being overweight is a real problem. C) Helen thinks that George considers it
dangerous to be overweight.
D) Helen doesn't like George because he is overweight.
E) George does not think that being overweight is a serious problem.
10. The story was so amusing that I couldn't stop laughing.
A) It was an amusing story, but I soon stopped laughing.
B) Since the story was told in such a funny way, I couldn't help laughing. C) He told us a very amusing joke and I
couldn't help laughing.
D) It was such an amusing story that I went on laughing.
E) I couldn't help laughing even though the story wasn't funny.
11.-19. sorularda, parçaya anlamca uygun olmayan ifadeyi bulunuz.
11. (I) The English word “volcano” comes from the name of Vulcan, the ancient Roman god of fire. (II) He was the special god of metalworkers, and his own workshop was
at the top of Mount Etna in Sicily. (III) Every year we read of the eruption of a volcano somewhere, with the loss of people’s homes and land. (IV) If you look up at the top of Mount Etna at night, you can see a deep red light in the sky. (V) Therefore it is easy to understand how the ancients came to believe that volcanoes were the workshops of the gods.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
12. (I) The famous Roman city of St. Albans is 30 miles north of London and can easily be reached by train or bus. (II) The town,
although small, is well worth a visit, and the following places are of particular interest to the tourist. (III) Other things that
people like to visit in St. Albans are the museum and the cathedral. (IV) First there are Roman remains of Verulamium which are situated near a beautiful lake.
(V) Others, one would like to visit in St. Albans are surely the pubs especially "The White Horse" where you can have a rest and drink.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
13. (I) Funeral ceremonies haven't changed a great deal in Britain. (II) A priest had finished speaking and coffin was on the point of being lowered into the ground. (III) Two men in dark suits stood at the graveside. (IV) At that very moment, I was astonished to see the tears in these strangers' eyes. (V) One of them was carrying a wreath that he obviously had forgotten to drop onto the coffin.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
14. (I) Francine walked to Livinia’s, and together they set off to go to a Charlie Chaplin movie. (II) As they were walking down Livinia’s street, a neighbour warned them about the “Lonely One”. (III) This was the name given to a man who had killed several women in the area, at intervals.
(IV) Otherwise they would go to the café for a soft drink. (V) The last killing was a
month ago, and now another girl had disappeared and people were worried.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
15. (I) I just don't understand the dancing the youngsters do nowadays. (II) According to one historian, the original form of all dances was brought to our country from Belgium. (III) As far as I can see, all they do is sort of stand around and sway to the
music. (IV) It was different back in the 1960's when we had Rock'n Roll.
(V) Saturday night was Rock'n Roll night and we would dance for hours till we were out of breath.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
16. (I) The boy tried to hide his excitement as he was looking around to find a free seat although there were many. (II) After a moment of hesitation, he chose the one at the far back. (III) But as soon as he sat
down, there came a cry of pain and the boy jumped up. (IV) It was clear that he didn't like the interruption. (V) Later we
discovered that a naughty boy from another class had placed some pins where the poor boy sat.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
17. (I) Today pickpocketing is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes. (II) Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing better methods to practice their skill. (III) During the 18th century, pickpockets were hanged in public. (IV) Approximately one million Americans lose money to pickpockets every year, and no one is really safe from a skilled pickpocket (V) His victims or "marks" as they are called, can
be rich, poor, young or old.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
18. (I) The legal limit for driving after drinking alcohol is 80 milligram of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, when tested. (II) But there is no sure way of telling how much you can drink before you reach this limit. (III) It may take about an hour for the body to get rid of the alcohol in one standard drink. (IV) It varies with each person depending on your weight, your sex and even what you have just eaten. (V) Some people might reach this limit after only about three standard drinks.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
19. (I) Heat causes substances to expand. (II) The function of a thermostat is to maintain a constant temperature over a period of time. (III) This is because heat causes the atoms and molecules in the substance to move more quickly. (IV) As a consequence, they take up more space. (V) This is true for gases, liquids and solids, but gases expand much more than liquids, and liquids much more than solids.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
20.-22. sorularda, verilen parçada boþ býrakýlan yere uygun düþen ifadeyi bulunuz. 20. When I moved into my new flat, I
discovered that in negotiations with the
landlord I had not been as clever as I thought. _____. The bedside rug had been taken away. There were only two
saucepans left in the kitchen.
A) Some of the furniture was missing B) The flat was on the top floor of a block C) The landlord was an old good-looking
man but he was stupid
D) The flat had a very nice garden which had many different flowers in it
E) Surprisingly, the landlord seemed to be cleverer at the time
21. Thousands of years ago the ancient Egyptians used a simple shadow clock to measure time during the day, when the sun shone. _____. Most of the other early
civilizations, too, used water clocks as well as sundials.
A) Things are not that simple, however B) The principle of the sun-clock was very
simple
C) For measuring at night they used a water clock
D) The Greeks and Romans used different clocks for limiting the time of speeches in the law courts
E) To be a good time-measurer any instrument must operate steadily
22. _____. When the night comes, they put their heads on the pillow and doze off in a matter of minutes, waking rested and refreshed in the morning. But numerous others tell quite a different story. For some fifty million Americans, falling asleep without frustration or anxiety is an impossibility.
A) Sleep disturbances can usually be cured B) Millions of Americans haven't been able to
solve their sleep problem by taking sleeping pills
C) As soon as the sleeper dozes off, he or she stops breathing and has to wake up in order to breathe
D) To many, sleeping is as natural as breathing
E) Scientists have always been interested in the secrets of sleep
23.-26. sorularda, verilen durumda söylenebilecek sözü bulunuz.
23. Your children have used dirty words in front of people who would disapprove. You say to your guests:
A) I'm sorry for you. You don't have such children.
B) How many times have I told you to be more polite in front of people?
C) I'm sorry about them. I guess they'll never learn to be polite.
D) You couldn't have come at a more inconvenient time.
E) I hope you don't mind being sworn at by small children.
24. You wanted to change the skirt you bought the day before. When you went to the shop you couldn't see the shop assistant you had talked to. When you asked the other girl about her she said:
A) Sorry but we can't change your skirt. B) I can't recognize you either.
C) I can't see the lady whom I talked to yesterday.
D) She has recently left and I'm standing in for her.
E) I would like to change this skirt I bought yesterday
25. Someone wants to rent a flat of yours and you want to know his profession before you make a commitment. So you kindly ask:
A) Sorry for asking but what kind of a job are you looking for?
B) I'd like to know if you're regularly paid in your job?
C) I hope you don't mind my asking, but what do you do for a living?
D) I just want to know whether you're professional at any subject or not.
E) Do you mind if I ask you about the life you are leading?
26. One of the people employed in the department which you run has not been doing his job sufficiently well recently. You have already spoken to him, but there has been no improvement. You wish to express your continued dissatisfaction and say to him:
A) If you don't improve your abilities, make sure that I'll be made redundant. B) Nobody except you has been doing their
job sufficiently. I can't continue any further like this.
C) Since you are in charge of the department I run, watch what you are doing.
D) Nobody has any objection to your being fired.
E) Unless there is improvement I'll be forced to sack you, I am afraid.
27.-30. sorularda, verilen karþýlýklý
konuþmanýn boþ býrakýlan yerinde söylenmiþ olabilecek sözü bulunuz.
27. Tony : I'm going to hitchhike round the world.
Jennifer: _____
Tony : No, it isn't. I'll be all right. Jennifer: Where will you sleep? Tony : Oh, I don't know. In youth
hostels. Cheap hotels.
A) You'll get lost.
B) What will you do for money? C) You haven't got enough money. D) Well... are you sure you'll be all right. E) Oh, that's very dangerous.
28. A : Do you remember me Dr. Jackson? B : _____
A : It's being cleaned, until then I'll wear this brown one.
A) Of course, but you haven't got your white hat on.
B) No, but I thought you had a red car. C) Well, to tell the truth, I don't. D) Yes, but why is the room so dirty?
E) How do you expect me to remember you?
29. Peter : _____
Andrew: Yes, it's too late for a bus. Peter : But it's pouring. You'll get
soaked. Take this umbrella. Andrew: Thanks very much. I'll bring it
A) It's too late for a bus. B) How are you going home? C) Shall I give you a lift? D) Are you going home by bus? E) Are you walking home?
30. Anthony: Are you going to use this new colour in your room?
Betty : _____.
Anthony: Then you will use the old paint.
Betty : Yes, the old colour still seems nice to me, anyway.
A) I intend to use it soon
B) Sure, this new colour will make the room lighter
C) I think it's a bit risky to try such a bright colour
D) Yes, I hope it will suit the colour of the carpet
E) Do you think it is not suitable for a room like this?
31.33 sorularý aþaðýda verilen parçaya göre yanýtlayýnýz.
By the time we had completed our
preparations, the sky was beginning to grow rapidly lighter, although the sun was not yet above the horizon. We waited anxiously, hardly daring to move or to whisper to one another. Suddenly we heard the quick beating of wings and one of the birds we were looking for flew up from the valley beyond. He came straight to the tree and settled on a thin branch. Though my camera, on a trial run, sounded surprisingly loud the bird took no notice and began to clean itself, combing with its beak the long soft feathers.
31. The writer of this passage wanted to _____.
A) take a photograph of the bird B) make a recording of the bird's calls C) catch the bird
D) watch the sun rise E) write an article on birds
32. When they first saw the bird, _____.
A) it was cleaning its beak B) it was flying from the valley
C) they were sitting on a thin branch of a tree D) they didn't even move or whisper
E) it was stripping leaves of a tree
33. What surprised the writer was that _____.
A) the bird flew up from the valley beyond B) the bird combed its feathers with its beak C) the bird that flew up from the valley
beyond was the one they were looking for D) the bird's beating of wings was loud and
quick
E) the bird took no notice of the sound of the camera
34.-36. sorularý aþaðýda verilen parçaya göre yanýtlayýnýz.
Lisa, 14, smiled as she turned to see who it was. But her smile froze for it was not a friend who had touched her, but a dense cloud of angry bees. She held her breath. She was determined not to panic and she thought she could slowly draw away from the bees and be safe if she continued walking. First it seemed to work. She quickened her pace, but the dark cloud still followed her. And suddenly they were swarming all over her, settling in her hair, on her thin summer blouse and bare arms. Then, unable to control herself, Lisa threw up her hands to protect her face and screamed
for help.
34. When Lisa felt a tap on her shoulder she thought it was _____. A) some bees B) stranger C) a policeman D) a friend E) her father
35. She thought she would be safe _____.
A) if she walked away from the bees slowly B) by running out of the place
C) if she had been determined not to panic D) and she held her breath
E) unless she intended to walk slowly
36. Lisa started to scream _____.
A) at the same time as she started to run B) when the bees started to crawl all over her
D) at the moment she saw the bees E) when she was determined not to panic
TEST BİTTİ.
YANITLARINIZI KONTROL EDİNİZ.
