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Part I: English Grammar Select the best answer. 1. Juan___________ in the library this morning. A. is study B. studying C. is studying D. are studying 2. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here. A. opens B. open C. opened D. will opened 3. The movie was __________ the book. A. as B. as good C. good as D. as good as 4. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________. A. to climb mountains B. climb mountains C. to climb D. climbing mountains 5. Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately. A. sent B. sends
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C. send D. to send
6. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko? A. tallest B. tall C. taller D. the tallest 7. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes. A. in B. on C. with D. about 8. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write. A. few B. fewer C. less D. little 9. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years. A. have been training B. were training C. has been training D. been training 10. Maria __________ never late for work. A. am B. are C. were D. is 11. The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month. A. there B. their C. it's D. its
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12. Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges. A. so B. for C. but D. or 13. You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m. A. suppose call B. supposed to call C. supposed calling D. supposed call 14. When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years. A. will have been B. have been C. has been D. will have 15. Ms. Guth _________ rather not invest that money in the stock market. A. has to B. could C. would D. must
Part II: English Grammar Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. 1. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal. A. The B. to C. news D. violence 2. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday. A. swimmed B. hundred C. in
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D. yesterday 3. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving. A. When B. plan C. days D. diving 4. Mr. Feinauer does not take critical of his work very well. A. does B. critical C. his D. well 5. Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often. A. and B. send C. other D. often 6. Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help. A. is B. a C. Red D. for 7. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night. A. a B. time C. at D. last 8. The doctor him visited the patient's parents. A. The B. him C. visited D. patient's
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9. Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years. A. intends B. starting C. software D. few 10. Each day after school, Jerome run five miles. A. Each B. after C. run D. miles 11. He goes never to the company softball games. A. never B. the C. softball D. games 12. Do you know the student who books were stolen? A. Do B. know C. who D. were 13. Jean-Pierre will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Bahamas. A. will B. his C. nor D. Bahamas 14. I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model. A. told B. that C. interesting D. buying 15. Frederick used work for a multinational corporation when he lived in Malaysia. A. used work B. multinational
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C. when D. lived in
Part III. English Vocabulary Select the best answer. 1. The rate of ___________ has been fluctuating wildly this week. A. money B. bills C. coins D. exchange 2. The bus ___________ arrives late during bad weather. A. every week B. later C. yesterday D. always 3. Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is? A. know B. no C. now D. not 4. Jerry Seinfeld, the popular American comedian, has his audiences ___________. A. putting too many irons in the fire B. keeping their noses out of someone's business C. rolling in the aisles D. going to bat for someone 5. The chairperson will ____________ members to the subcommittee. A. appoint B. disappoint C. appointment D. disappointed 6. The critics had to admit that the ballet ______________ was superb. A. procrastinate
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B. performance C. pathology D. psychosomatic 7. Peter says he can't ___________ our invitation to dinner tonight. A. angel B. across C. accept D. almost 8. We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country. A. upon B. among C. toward D. in addition to 9. The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city. A. extend B. extended C. extensive D. extension 10. Many cultures have special ceremonies to celebrate a person's _________ of passage into adulthood. A. right B. rite C. writ D. write
Part IV. English Reading Comprehension Select the best answer. Directions to Erik's house Leave Interstate 25 at exit 7S. Follow that road (Elm Street) for two miles. After one mile, you will pass a small shopping center on your left. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right onto Maple Drive. Erik's house is the third house on your left. It's number 33, and it's white with green trim. 1. What is Erik's address? A. Interstate 25 B. 2 Elm Street
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C. 13 Erika Street D. 33 Maple Drive 2. Which is closest to Erik's house? A. the traffic lights B. the shopping center C. exit 7S D. a greenhouse
Date: To: From: Subject:
May 16, 1998 Megan Fallerman Steven Roberts Staff Meeting
Please be prepared to give your presentation on the monthly sales figures at our upcoming staff meeting. In addition to the accurate accounting of expenditures for the monthly sales, be ready to discuss possible reasons for fluctuations as well as possible trends in future customer spending. Thank you. 3. The main focus of the presentation will be ______________. A. monthly expenditures B. monthly salary figures C. monthly sales figures D. staff meeting presentations 4. Who will give the presentation? A. the company president B. Megan Fallerman C. Steven Roberts D. future customers
The B&B Tour Spend ten romantic days enjoying the lush countryside of southern England. The counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, and Essex invite you to enjoy their castles and coastline, their charming bed and breakfast inns, their museums and their cathedrals. Spend lazy days watching the clouds drift by or spend active days hiking the glorious hills. These fields were home to Thomas Hardy, and the ports launched ships that shaped world history. Bed and breakfasts abound, ranging from quiet farmhouses to lofty castles. Our tour begins August 15. Call or fax us today for more information 1-800-222-XXXX. Enrollment is limited, so please call soon. 5. Which of the following counties is not included in the tour? A. Devon
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B. Cornwall C. Essex D. Hampshire 6. How many people can go on this tour? A. 10 B. an unlimited number C. 2-8 D. a limited number 7. What can we infer about this area of southern England? A. The region has lots of vegetation. B. The coast often has harsh weather. C. The sun is hot and the air is dry. D. The land is flat.
Anna Szewcyzk, perhaps the most popular broadcaster in the news media today, won the 1998 Broadcasting Award. She got her start in journalism as an editor at the Hollsville County Times in Missouri. When the newspaper went out of business, a colleague persuaded her to enter the field of broadcasting. She moved to Oregon to begin a master's degree in broadcast journalism at Atlas University. Following graduation, she was able to begin her career as a local newscaster with WPSU-TV in Seattle, Washington, and rapidly advanced to national television. Noted for her quick wit and trenchant commentary, her name has since become synonymous with Good Day, America! Accepting the award at the National Convention of Broadcast Journalism held in Chicago, Ms. Szewcyzk remarked, "I am so honored by this award that I'm at a total loss for words!" Who would ever have believed it? 8. What is the purpose of this announcement? A. to invite people to the National Convention of Broadcast Journalism B. to encourage college students to study broadcasting C. to recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishments D. to advertise a job opening at the Hollsville County Times 9. The expression "to become synonymous with" means A. to be the same as. B. to be the opposite of. C. to be in sympathy with. D. to be discharged from. 10. What was Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism? A. She was a T.V. announcer in Washington. B. She was a newscaster in Oregon.
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C. She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri. D. She was a talk show host in Chicago.
FLS Pre-Arrival Proficiency Test You have 30 minutes to complete this test. You may not use any dictionaries, books, study aides, computers or electronic devices while taking this test. Section One: Grammar and Vocabulary Read the sentence and choose the best answer to complete the sentence, using correct grammar and vocabulary. 1.
2.
3.
4.
going to be a party at the student center. o
a. There are
o
b. There
o
c. Are there
o d. There's For lunch, I usually like to have rice and soup. o
a. many
o
b. some
o
c. much
o d. any Beth isn’t here. She’s her aunt in Texas. o
a. visit
o
b. visited
o
c. visiting
o d. visits Yesterday, Mr. Choi to the harbor.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
o
a. went
o
b. go
o
c. going
o d. had been China is the country in the world. o
a. bigger
o
b. biggest
o
c. most big
o d. big The doctor my brother that he has to exercise more often. o
a. said
o
b. told to
o
c. told
o d. said that In the future, I think that everyone flying cars. o
a. driving
o
b. drives
o
c. will driving
o
d. will drive
After the teacher talked to them, the students worked than before. o
a. quieter
o
b. more quietly
o
c. quietly
o d. as quietly I Moscow yet, but I want to go there someday. o
a. haven't visited
o
b. visited
o
c. was visiting
o d. wasn't visit 10. The travelers complained that the excursion wasn’t for them to enjoy all the sights of the jungle. o
a. too long
o
b. long enough
o
c. enough long
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o d. longer enough 11. The girls cook Thai food and Japanese food last week. o
a. can
o
b. manage to
o
c. were
o d. were able to 12. Alex has lived in San Francisco 1996. o
a. for
o
b. since
o
c. for the
o d. thereafter 13. Alicia hates football, but she watching a baseball game. o
a. hate to
o
b. hates
o
c. doesn't mind
o d. sick of 14. mother is a nurse at Fairview Hospital. o
a. Him
o
b. Her
o
c. She
o d. She's 15. I won't visit Venezuela this year, but I go to Peru. o
a. would
o
b. might
o
c. might not
o
d. Thought
16. Greg the piano every day for the past four years. o
a. plays
o
b. playing
o
c. has been playing
o d. did playing 17. If I visited France, to spend at least three days in Paris. o
a. I will
o
b. I would
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o
c. I'm planning
o d. I would plan 18. After working an office job for ten years, a creature of habit. o
a. Phil turned into
o
b. Phil turned him into
o
c. turned Phil into
o d. Phil turned in 19. go shopping than see the new superhero movie. o
a. I prefer
o
b. I'm rather
o
c. I'd rather
o d. I'd rather to 20. I think that visiting America is visiting Canada. o
a. more exciting
o
b. more exciting than
o
c. more excitement than
o d. more exciting as 21. When I lived on the East Coast, I have an entire wardrobe just for the winter months. o
a. had used to
o
b. use to
o
c. used to
o d. was used to 22. company that’s sold the most digital music players is Apple. o
a. An
o
b. A
o
c. This
o d. The 23. After listening to Molly talk, I could tell from her that she was from the Southern U.S. o
a. region
o
b. dialect
o
c. linguistic
o d. vocal 24. Dr. Andrews is one of the foremost experts in the world on the ancient Egyptians. o
a. , which gave the opening talk,
o
b. which gave the opening talk
o
c. , who gave the opening talk,
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o d. who gave the opening talk 25. My aunt chicken, when she heard a sinister scream outside. o
a. cooked
o
b. was cooking
o
c. is cooking
o d. will cook 26. From all the contest entries, five finalists by the judges to compete for the grand prize. o
a. were chosen
o
b. chose
o
c. were choose
o d. had choice 27. Gus bought a smaller car save money on gasoline. o
a. for to
o
b. that
o
c. in order to
o d. so that 28. A huge erupted after the TV star claimed she was cheated by her managers. o
a. discomfort
o
b. controversy
o
c. cause
o d. instigate 29. The number of people using the internet dramatically every year since 1993. o
a. was increase
o
b. increasing
o
c. has to increase
o d. has increased 30. Dr. Ruttles is the specialist the most about brain aneurysms. o
a. whose knows
o
b. who knows
o
c. where knows
o d. knows 31. I wish I attend the meeting, but I’m under strict orders to go. o
a. didn't
o
b. hadn't
o
c. hadn't to
o
d. didn't have to
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32. I you try the new steak sandwich with Swiss cheese. o
a. recommend to
o
b. recommended that
o
c. recommending
o d. had recommend 33. The black bear thrives in a forested rich in animals such as salmon, deer and bees. o
a. nature
o
b. environment
o
c. destination
o d. geology 34. Our teacher asked us to read five of the novel before class on Wednesday. o
a. verse
o
b. index
o
c. chapter
o d. report 35. The two candidates have positions on many issues, but they disagree strongly on nuclear energy. o
a. similar
o
b. opposite
o
c. adequate
o d. resemblance 36. People who stay in the house at night have reported such mysterious as hearing loud voices and seeing ghostly forms. o
a. result
o
b. perplexity
o
c. phenomena
o d. confusion 37. Since the suspects were extremely dangerous, the detectives kept all three of them under constant . o
a. vigilantes
o
b. repercussion
o
c. surveillance
o d. instigation 38. The bookstore won't give you a cash refund on returned items, but you can choose to exchange your book for an item of an value. o
a. similitude
o
b. apparent
o
c. insolvent
o
d. equivalent
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39. The company president had very little time, so he asked the budget committee to make their report as as possible. o
a. concise
o
b. precision
o
c. diverse
o d. intent 40. The northerners enjoyed a high standard of living because of their successful financial industry, leading to a huge income between them and the poorer residents of the south. o
a. discourse
o
b. disparity
o
c. dissuasion
o
d. discrete
Section Two: Reading Comprehension Read each passage carefully. Then answer the questions below the passage. (A) If you’re tired of the same old supermarkets and you’re worried about the health effects of eating too much fast food, try visiting your local Fresh Foods Market. Fresh Foods works with local farmers and unique, natural food distributors to offer a special shopping experience. The produce section stocks a dozen varieties of apples, tropical fruits imported from Thailand and Indonesia, and organic plums and peaches. The deli has a choice of prepared salads, fine meats and unusual cheeses. Finally, be sure to check out the salad and soup bar, where you can make your own fresh and healthy lunch and choose the items you want. The following two items refer to passage A. 1.
2.
According to the passage, the groceries at Fresh Foods Market are o
a. More expensive than at an average supermarket
o
b. Harder to find than groceries at an average supermarket
o
c. Mass produced and available everywhere
o d. Cheaper than food at other supermarkets From the passage, you can infer that the salad bar o
a. has a number of packaged salads for sale
o
b. has staff prepared to help you make a lunch
o
c. offers a self-service lunch option
o
d. requires you to pay a minimum fee
(B)
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Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. Science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fiction is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities in settings that are contrary to known reality. These may include:
A setting in the future, in alternative time lines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archeological record A setting in outer space, on other worlds, or involving aliens Stories that involve technology or scientific principles that contradict known laws of nature Stories that involve discovery or application of new scientific principles, such as time travel or psionics, or new technology, such as nanotechnology, faster-than-light travel or robots, or of new and different political or social systems.
The following two items refer to passage B. 1.
2.
3.
According to the passage, the main difference between science fiction and fantasy is that science fiction stories o
a. are entirely imaginary
o
b. are found only in books and films
o
c. have story elements that are mostly scientifically possible
o d. never occur on other planets According to the passage, the following elements are frequently found in science fiction stories, except for: o
a. aliens
o
b. a futuristic setting
o
c. new scientific ideas
o d. spooky, ancient castles According to the passage, one of the purposes of science fiction is to o
a. explore the human unconscious
o
b. explore how changes in reality would have different consequences
o
c. explore new ways to use language
o
d. develop a realistic plan for humanity's future
(C) Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who had a significant impact on the history of Europe. He was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul of the French Republic and Emperor of the First French Empire.
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Born in Corsica and trained as an artillery officer in mainland France, he rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns against the First and Second Coalitions arrayed against France. In 1799, Napoleon staged a coup d'état and installed himself as First Consul; five years later he crowned himself Emperor of the French. In the first decade of the nineteenth century, he turned the armies of France against every major European power and dominated continental Europe through a series of military victories— epitomised in battles such as Austerlitz and Friedland. He maintained France's sphere of influence by the formation of extensive alliances and the appointment of friends and family members to rule other European countries as French client states. The French invasion of Russia in 1812 marked a turning point in Napoleon's fortunes. His Grande Armée was wrecked in the campaign and never fully recovered. In 1813, the Sixth Coalition defeated his forces at Leipzig, invaded France and exiled him to the island of Elba. Less than a year later, he returned and was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. Napoleon spent the last six years of his life under British supervision on the island of Saint Helena, where he died in 1821. The autopsy concluded he died of stomach cancer though Sten Forshufvud and other scientists in the 1960s conjectured that he had been poisoned with arsenic. The following two items refer to passage C. 1.
2.
3.
According to the passage, Austerlitz was o
a. a major city dominated by Napoleon
o
b. a typical victory by Napoleon
o
c. a major European power
o d. one of Napoleons’ successful generals According to the passage, the French Invasion of Russia was a turning point for Napoleon because o
a. Napoleon found his fortune there
o
b. Napoleon experience a major illness
o
c. Russia was in a different direction
o d. the French began to suffer a series of defeats Judging from the passage, an autopsy is most likely o
a. an examination of a dead body
o
b. a specialized medical inspector
o
c. the jailer at a prison
o
d. a poison used to kill Napoleon
(D) The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, by which California formally became a part of the United States, was signed February 2, 1848. Two weeks before, in one of the innumerable canyons of the Sierra Nevada, a man named James W. Marshall chanced upon some glittering particles in the tail race of a saw mill belonging to his employer, John A. Sutter. Before the ink was scarcely dry on the treaty, the news of Marshall’s discovery had begun to set an eager world in ferment and to change the whole course of California history. Gold had been found in California long before Marshall gathered it out of the tail race of the mill on the South Fork of the American River. Seven years before, in the Santa Feliciana
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Canyon, Francisco Lopez, a native Californian, came upon traces of the metal as he was digging up wild onions in the shade of an oak tree under which he had stopped to rest. The following two items refer to passage D. 1.
2.
In this passage a 'treaty' most likely refers to o
a. a contract between an employer and employee
o
b. a contract between two governments
o
c. an election for a state leader
o d. an attack on a sovereign territory According to the passage, Francisco Lopez was o
a. one of the first farmers in California
o
b. a local person excited by Marshall's discovery
o
c. a miner who dealt in rare metals
o
d. one of the first people to find gold in California
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