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1. Studies have shown that not only men and women differ in how they experience disease but also they ---- to medical treatment in considerably varying ways. A) observe
B) respond
D) inquire
C) estimate
7. Our understanding of the human brain has long been hampered ---- our inability to observe its activity, but now scientists have developed advanced imaging techniques that could provide valuable insight ---- brain behaviour. A) about / with
E) haste
B) by / into
D) for / up to
2. According to a study, young people in the Middle East between 15 and 29 years of age ---- about one‐third of the region’s population. A) constitute
B) resign
D) spread
C) absorb
E) derive
B) Above / under
D) By / from
A) merges
B) depletes
D) shrinks
C) adorns
E) at / out
8. ---- studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the sun’s life will be like; about 5 billion years --now, the core of the sun will shrink and become hotter. A) Of / until
3. In recent times, scientific research has been providing evidence that prolonged tobacco consumption vastly ---the risk of developing fatal medical conditions.
C) against / of
C) At / below
E) Without / around
9. Although male and female roles ---- less different in some societies than they ---- in the past, they are still a very important source of inequality and discrimination.
E) increases A) had become / are B) were becoming / to be C) have become / were
4. An exciting new fossil of a now extinct land mammal features ---- well-preserved hair and soft tissues, making it the oldest specimen with fossilized internal organs by some 60 million years. A) ambiguously B) indifferently D) remarkably
D) will become / has been E) have become /will be
C) superficially 10. The invention of writing seems to have occurred in several places and ---- to at least 3100 BC, when different scripts ---- both in Egypt and in Sumer.
E) inconsiderably
A) dates back / appeared B) was dated / had appeared 5. Although women ---- nearly half of the labour force in South Africa, most of them work in lower-wage sectors, particularly domestic service. A) result in
B) put off
D) put up with
C) dating back / were appearing D) dated back / appearing E) date back / has appeared
C) make up E) embark on
6. Nations with different political agendas have initiated bold projects to take Russia out of the economic recession, but in the long run, they may ---- colliding with each other.
11. With no moon as a stabilizer, the tilt of the Earth’s axis ---- more, thus ---- potentially strong climatic effects and extreme differences in daylight and global temperatures. A) varied / caused B) has been varying / has caused
A) make out
B) give in
D) fight off
C) act out
E) end up
C) had varied / causes D) would vary / causing E) is varying / had caused
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12. The overwhelming majority of scientists who have published peer-reviewed articles believe that ---- the global warming is real ---- man-made emissions are causing it. A) more / than
B) the more / the better
D) whether / or
E) not only / but also
C) neither / or
---- (17) drawing human figures, children often make the head too large for the rest of the body. A recent study offers some insight into this common disproportion in children’s illustrations. As part of the study, researchers asked children aged ---- (18) four and seven years old to make several drawings of adults. When they drew frontal views of these subjects, the size of the heads was markedly enlarged. ---- (19), when the children drew rear views of the adults, the size of the heads was not nearly so exaggerated. The researchers ---- (20) that children draw bigger when they know they must leave room for facial details. Thus, the distorted head size in children’s illustrations is a form of planning ahead and not an ---- (21) of a poor sense of scale.
13. Whales and dolphins produce complex underwater sounds to communicate with each other, ---- scientists have yet to unravel their meanings. A) in view of
B) but
D) because
E) thus
C) whenever
17. A) Despite
B) While
C) Unless
D) Just as
E) Whereas
14. There is no air on the moon, because the moon’s gravitational field is ---- weak ---- retain an atmosphere. A) too / to
B) so / that
D) such / that
E) as / as
C) more / than
18. A) with
B) against D) between
15. ---- solar energy is becoming cheaper and more widely adopted in commercial industries, solar trends are on the rise across a broad spectrum of products. A) Unless
B) Until
D) Even so
E) Therefore
C) by
E) to
19. A) Prior to
B) Only if
D) As a result
E) However
C) As
C) Now that
20. A) suggest B) could be suggested C) were suggesting D) must have suggested 16. ---- business partnerships enjoy certain advantages over business entities owned and run by one natural person, there are drawbacks as well.
E) had suggested
A) Since
B) Once
21.
D) Even if
E) When
C) In that
A) expenditure
B) approval
D) investment
E) obstacle
C) indication
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Memory is vital to forming a person’s identity and providing the stable sense of reality we need to function in daily life. Despite memory’s ---- (22) importance, its basis in the brain remains largely mysterious. Attempts to develop computer models of the brain show that memory is far ---- (23) complex and often counter-intuitive than any system yet devised by software designers. A memory is completely distinct from the information stored on a hard drive or in the cloud: it can not only fade and disappear, but also be falsified. Lately, scientists ---- (24) to probe for memory’s basis in the brain on a cellular level, using tools ---- (25) optogenetics to manipulate neural circuits in living animals. In spite of the rapid progress, they are still far from grasping the neuronal processes ---- (26) a fullyfledged memory is formed, stored, and retrieved.
27. Scenes of factory interiors account for only about onethird of the movie Modern Times, A) just as it was a 1936 comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. B) but they contain some of the most pointed social commentary, as well as the funniest comic situations. C) so the film is a comment on the desperate employment and fiscal conditions people faced during the Great Depression. D) that portrays Chaplin as a factory worker employed on an assembly line. E) when Chaplin began preparing the film in 1934 as his first sound film
22. A) fundamental
B) immature
D) threatened
C) adjacent
E) ambiguous 28. Doing regular exercise might be beneficial for reducing the risk or delaying the onset of dementia, ---A) because neurons in the brain regenerate throughout life
23. A) much
B) too D) the more
C) the most E) more
B) though the most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events, or short-term memory loss. C) as a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society D) while the cause of Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood
24.
E) these diseases also have a significant effect on a person's caregivers
A) began B) would begin C) are beginning D) have begun E) are to begin
29. Whereas Chinese is the most widely spoken first language in the world, ----. 25. A) just as
B) such as
D) as though
C) in order to
E) as if
A) it is divided into seven major dialect groups, whose study is considered a distinct academic discipline in China B) standard Chinese is the official national spoken language for the mainland and serves as a lingua franca C) language laws of China do not apply to either Hong Kong or Macau and hence have different official languages D) English is the most widely used second language used in various fields like business, science and technology
26. A) whom
B) by which
D) which
E) that
C) where
E) many modern forms of spoken Chinese languages have their own distinct writing system using Chinese characters
2016 YDS DENEME-3 30. Once located at the entrance of Alexandria's Eastern Harbour, ----. A) French archaeologists discovered some remains of the lighthouse on the floor of the harbour. B) they would have survived to our day if it was not severely damaged by the earthquakes between AD 956 and 1323. C) the Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the tallest manmade structures in the world for many centuries. D) yet such an ancient wonder was carefully planned by the Ptolemaic Kingdom. E) Ptolemy I Soter announced himself king in 305 BC, and commissioned its construction shortly thereafter.
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 34. Although some species survive with virtually no change for hundreds of millions of years, ----. A) extinction is considered to be the death of the last individual of the species. B) the relationship between animals and their ecological niches has been firmly established. C) local extinction occurs when species ceases to exist in the chosen area of study. D) a typical species usually becomes extinct within 10 million years of its first appearance. E) currently an important aspect of extinction is human attempts to preserve critically endangered species.
31. Whether somewhere is hot or cold is mainly to do with how close it is to the equator, ----. A) global warming results from greenhouse gas emissions. B) since direct observations of climate were not available before the 19th century. C) as any climate change may occur over long and short timescales D) this vegetation coverage affects solar heat absorption, water retention, and precipitation. E) yet other factors, such as terrain, ocean currents and altitude, also play a role in climate.
35. ---- just as the sustainability of wind power depends on the local wind patterns. A) The availability of solar energy heavily relies on the climatic conditions and how much sunlight is received B) Many industrialized nations have installed significant solar power capacity into their grids C) A wide range of renewable energy technologies exists
32. Fulfilling the outdoor play needs of young children is a challenging task, ----. A) since a variety of factors such as supervision and safety must be considered
D) Development of solar technologies stagnated in the early 20th century E) Worldwide growth of wind energy has averaged 40% per year since 2000
B) so children, especially those at preschool age, spend more time in the playground C) and playgrounds are controlled spaces where children release some physical energy D) but children experience fewer opportunities to explore nature
36. Besides performing domestic services and manual labor, ----
E) even though focusing on what children should be able to do outside is important
A) Rome differed from Greek city-states in allowing freed slaves to become citizens. B) slaves in ancient Rome were also employed at highly skilled jobs and professions, such as teaching and accounting.
33. If an article is to be published in a scientific journal, ----. A) under such conditions authors should have been strongly encouraged to produce short summaries
C) a major source of slaves was Roman military expansion during the Republic Period. D) so that escaped slaves would be hunted down and returned.
B) they made every effort to ensure fair assessment of papers C) it should meet several quality and publication criteria D) all manuscripts were handled electronically in the process E) those who deserve credit can take responsibility for the work
E) there are various estimates for the prevalence of slavery in the Roman Empire.
2016 YDS DENEME-3 37. In the past, many writers spread their reputation by travelling and lecturing on a variety of public issues. A) Geçmişte şöhretini artırmak isteyen yazarların çoğu, bol bol seyahat ediyor ve çeşitli konulardaki konferanslara katılıyordu. B) Geçmişte pek çok yazar seyahat ederek ve çeşitli toplumsal konularda konferanslar vererek şöhretini yaymıştır. C) Geçmişteki yazarlar, gerek şöhretini artırmak gerekse toplum sorunları ile ilgilenmek için sık sık seyahat ediyordu. D) Şöhretini artırmak isteyen pek çok yazar hem seyahat ediyor hem de toplumsal konular üzerinde konuşuyordu. E) Yazarların çoğu geçmişte seyahat ederek ve toplumsal konulardaki derslere katılarak şöhrete ulaşıyordu.
38. About a third of the sounds we pronounce for speech do not use the lips or the front of the mouth and therefore they cannot be distinguished by lip readers. A) Konuşmak için çıkardığımız seslerin yaklaşık üçte biri, dudaklarımızı veya ağzımızın ön kısmını kullanmadığımızda dudak okuyucular tarafından ayırt edilemez. B) Konuşmak için çıkardığımız seslerin yaklaşık üçte biri, dudakları veya ağzın ön kısmını kullanmaz ve bu yüzden dudak okuyucular tarafından ayırt edilemezler. C) Konuşmak için çıkardığımız seslerin yarısından fazlası dudakları ve ağzın ön kısmını kullanmaz ve sırf bu nedenden dolayı dudak okuyucular tarafından kolayca ayırt edilemez. D) Dudak okuyucular, konuşmak için çıkardığımız seslerin üçte birine yakınını ayırt edemezler çünkü bu sesler dudakları veya ağzın ön kısmını kullanmaz. E) Dudak okuyucular, konuşmak için çıkardığımız seslerin üçte birinden fazlası dudakları veya ağzın ön kısmını kullanmadığı takdirde bu sesleri ayırt etmede oldukça zorlanırlar.
39. It is a common belief that children are more successful foreign language learners than adults, but the findings on this issue are actually surprisingly suspicious. A) Çocukların yabancı dil öğreniminde yetişkinlerden daha başarılı oldukları yaygın bir inanıştır, ancak bu konudaki bulgular aslında şaşırtıcı derecede şüphelidir. B) Çocuklar, yabancı dil öğreniminde yetişkinlerden daha başarılı olsalar bile bu konudaki bulguların aslında son derece şüpheli olduğu inanışı yaygındır. C) Yaygın bir inanışa göre çocuklar, yabancı dil öğreniminde aslında yetişkinlerden daha başarılıdır ve bu konuda son derece şaşırtıcı bulgulara rastlanılabilir. D) Çocuklar, yabancı dil öğreniminde yetişkinlerden daha başarılı olmalarına rağmen bu konudaki bulguların şüpheli olduğuna dair gerçekte yaygın bir inanış vardır. E) Her ne kadar çocuklar yabancı dil öğrenmede yetişkinlere göre daha başarılı olsalar da bu konudaki bulgular esasında şaşırtıcı oranda şüphelidir.
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 40. 24 Temmuz 1923’te İsviçre’de imzalanan Lozan Antlaşması, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ile İttifak Kuvvetleri arasındaki çatışmaya resmi olarak son vermiş ve modern Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin sınırlarını belirlemiştir. A) The Treaty of Lausanne was signed in Switzerland on 24 July 1923, ending the war between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Forces and drawing the borders of the modern Turkish Republic. B) After the Treaty of Lausanne was signed in Switzerland on 24 July 1923, the dispute between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Forces was settled and the borders of Turkish Republic were set. C) Once the Treaty of Lausanne was made in Switzerland on 24 July 1923, the conflict was settled by the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Forces and thus Turkish Republic was established. D) In the Treaty of Lausanne, signed in Switzerland on 24 July 1923, the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Forces was settled with the borders of modern Turkish Republic. E) Signed in Switzerland on 24 July 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne officially ended the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Forces and defined the borders of modern Turkish Republic.
41. Anadolu’nun çeşitli yerlerinde yapılan kazılar, Hititlerin MÖ 1350 civarında yüksek bir uygarlık düzeyine ulaştıklarını ortaya koymaktadır. A) Hittite settlements in Anatolia have been excavated in order to show that there was a high level of civilization before 1350 BC. B) Excavations conducted in certain parts of Anatolia suggest that the Hittite civilization came to its highest point around 1350 BC. C) Excavations carried out in various parts of Anatolia demonstrate that the Hittites achieved a high level of civilization about 1350 BC. D) Excavations suggest that the Hittites of Anatolia only reached a high level of civilization after 1350 BC. E) Various parts of Anatolia are being excavated to confirm that there was a high level of Hittite civilization there around 1350 BC.
42. Sahra Çölü’nün yılda on kilometreye varan bir hızla güneye doğru genişlemekte olduğu bilimsel olarak ispatlanmıştır. A) Recent scientific investigations have shown that the southerly movement of the Sahara remains at under 10 kilometers per year. B) There is scientific evidence to suggest that the Sahara is expanding southwards at a rate of roughly 10 kilometers a year. C) The rate at which the Sahara is expanding southwards has been scientifically established as not exceeding 10 kilometers a year. D) It has been scientifically proven that the Sahara is expanding southwards at a rate of up to 10 kilometers a year. E) According to recent scientific data, the Sahara is moving in a southerly direction at a rate just under 10 kilometers a year.
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The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not constructed in time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants, President and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adams family moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adams family suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features, such as the terraces on the east and west ends. When the British forces burned the White House in 1814, President Madison was forced to leave. All that remained after the fire was the exterior walls; the interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a reconstructed residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding USA president.
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 44. According to the passage, why did George Washington not reside in the White House? A) Because he thought the architectural design of the interior was not elaborate enough. B) Because the White House had been devastated by the British army. C) Because he did not want to experience the inconveniences the Adams had to suffer. D) Because the construction of the White House had not yet been completed. E) Because he was not elected president for the second time.
45. It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was ----. A) the first president of the United States B) the first US president to live in the White House C) not an elected president but a temporary one D) the second inhabitant of the White House 43. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
E) the third president of the United States
A) George Washington’s life in the White House B) The Early History of the White House C) The burning of the White House D) Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents E) Architectural Features of the White House
46. The underlined word “hindered” is closest in meaning to ----. A) benefited
B) reinforced
D) facilitated
C) favoured
E) obstructed
2016 YDS DENEME-3 Feng Shui, which literally translates from Chinese as "wind and water", is a 4000-year-old system of analyzing and altering the flow of energy in any environment to produce desired change. The principle behind Feng Shui is that every physical object in our surroundings has an influence on our lives. By simply altering how energy, or "chi", flows around and through these surroundings, we can promote happiness, prosperity and good health, and feel more energetic, positive and passionate about life. Because in its basic definition Feng Shui is the "Art of Placement", Feng Shui practitioners believe that by arranging your furnishings and decor in a way that aligns with nature, you invite positive energy (chi) to aid you in drawing harmony and good health into your life. According to Feng Shui practitioners, the easiest way to begin, without hiring a trained Feng Shui consultant or totally transforming your home or work place, is to include some strategically placed Feng Shui enhancers in your environment. Numerous objects have long been recognized as having the ability to enhance the flow of energy and stimulate positive changes within the mind. If you add a few of these simple objects by following some basic Feng Shui placement guidelines, your space will look more attractive and you will reap the many benefits of a more favourable life.
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48. We understand from the passage that, before you place Feng Shui enhancers in your own surroundings, ----. A) you need to get some knowledge about the basic Feng Shui placement guidelines B) you must hire a Feng Shui consultant who knows how to arrange things in a house or office C) you must first make positive changes within your life D) you have to be certain that you believe in the healing power of wind and water E) you should purchase expensive natural furnishings and decorations with healing power
47. It is clearly pointed out in the passage that ----. A) changing the place of furniture and objects based on Feng Shui standards might bring pleasure, wealth and well-being
49. We can infer from the passage that ----. A) Feng Shui has supporters almost everywhere in the world
B) Feng Shui alters our passions, behaviors and attitudes toward physical objects in our houses
B) Feng Shui is not a cheap way of furnishing your house
C) Feng Shui is an ancient energy source circulating around the world for thousands of years
C) not all objects have the same ability to affect the flow of energy
D) Modern Feng Shui practices are rather costly and require great deal of effort
D) Feng Shui enhancers are not affordable for most people
E) Feng Shui is regarded as a type of fine art, with millions of adherents all around the world
E) having something red in your environment is a must in the Feng Shui style of furnishing
50. According to the passage, Feng Shui is a system of placement which ----. A) is most effective for writers, who need to be creative all the time B) helps you furnish your house rather cheaply, C) requires you to change your way of life radically D) only trained consultants know how to use effectively E) emphasizes the harmony between furnishings and nature
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Right now about one billion people suffer from chronic hunger. The world's farmers grow enough food to feed them, but it is not properly distributed and, even if it were, many cannot afford it, because prices are considerably escalating. However, here arises another challenge; by 2050, the world's population will have increased by two billion or three billion, which will likely double the demand for food, according to several studies. Demand will also rise, because many more people will have higher incomes, which means they will eat more, especially meat. Increasing use of cropland for biofuel will put additional demands on our farms. Therefore, even if we solve today's problems of poverty and access, which is a daunting task, we will also have to produce twice as much to guarantee adequate supply worldwide. By clearing tropical forests, farming marginal lands, and boosting industrial farming in sensitive landscapes, humankind has made modern agriculture the planet's dominant environmental threat. Agriculture already consumes a large percentage of the earth's land surface and is destroying habitat, using up freshwater, polluting rivers and oceans, and emitting greenhouse gases more extensively than almost any other human activity. To guarantee the globe's long-term health, we must dramatically reduce agriculture's adverse impacts.
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52. As pointed out in the passage, modern agriculture ----. A) will contribute to the long-term health of the world B) fails to create much employment in the developed countries C) has become the primary danger to the environment, as it causes pollution and destruction of natural habitats D) can fulfill the challenging task of producing more biofuel and clearing greenhouse gases from atmosphere in the future E) should adopt innovative farming techniques to feed the increasing global population
53. According to the information given the passage, which of the following questions can easily be answered? A) What damages is agriculture causing to our world? B) What are the advantages of modern farming techniques?
51. One point emphasized in the passage concerning the problem of hunger is that ----.
C) What is the real reason behind the rapid population growth? D) How many tropical species have become extinct?
A) farmers across the globe fail to produce adequate food E) Why are prices of consumer goods escalating this fast? B) people should accustom themselves to eating less so that chronic hunger can be decisively eliminated C) half of the world population is also suffering from deadly chronic diseases D) the food currently produced is actually sufficient to feed everyone, but it is not well distributed and is rather expensive E) the current demand of food is far ahead of the supply, which is the real culprit
54. The author's attitude towards the modern agriculture is ----. A) nostalgic
B) critical
D) neutral
E) optimistic
C) indifferent
2016 YDS DENEME-3 Texting or checking social media or responding to email or reading the news or checking the weather or watching a video while walking is a popular phenomenon. It is so common that it no longer causes the annoyance it once did. We have all been captivated by the notification icons on our phones, so virtually no one is paying attention to where they are going. Our mobile devices are heavily integrated into our lives. It is one of the first things we reach for in the morning, and when we get out, the phone is often in our hands as we walk through the parking lot to the store we visit. The distraction actually makes us a vulnerable target or put us in front of a moving vehicle. However, the text-walkers are less awkward than we might think. Why don't they fall down or walk into other people? Research suggests that these text-walkers adopt protective measures to minimize the risk of accidents when walking. They are less likely to trip, because they shorten their step length, reduce step frequency, lengthen the time during which both feet are in contact with the ground, and increase obstacle clearance height. Taken together this creates “an exaggerated image of walking”, but it apparently slows the walker enough so that he can register some of what is happening around him and can compensate for it.
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56. It can be inferred from the passage that ----. A) everyone using a smart phone in the street is distracted B) social media provides many important benefits C) scientists advise taking drastic measures while using social media on the phone D) texting or messaging while walking was previously considered annoying but now it is rather normal E) recent research reveals the dangers of using phones when walking in the street
57. The phrase “an exaggerated image of walking” refers to ----. A) unusual walking style of text-walkers B) the distractions in the street C) precautions taken during walking
55. It is pointed out in the passage that although text walking is dangerous, ----.
D) the text walking lanes E) people annoyed by text-walkers
A) some texting walkers exaggerate the health risks B) people reach out for their smart phones as soon as they wake up in the morning C) thanks to dedicated walking lanes, people who like playing with phones never fall over. 58. The passage mainly focuses on ----. D) the city government is encouraging the text-walking by regulating the traffic lights E) the text-walkers are less likely to have an accident, as they walk more slowly and carefully
A) the hazards associated with using social media on public transport B) how people have improved their walking style while using mobile phone in order to avoid accidents C) why people have become so addicted to technology nowadays D) benefits of text-walking in urban environments E) the types of distractions creating risks in the street
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Yasuni National Park in Ecuador is considered by many scientists to be the single most biodiverse spot on the planet, but one in danger of being lost. Oil companies have found rich deposits beneath the park’s trees and rivers worth billions of dollars. Ecuador is a small country in which a third of the population lives below the poverty line and petroleum already makes up more than half of its export revenue. It badly needs the money that oil companies will be happy to provide if further drilling is allowed to go forward. If Ecuador follows the usual path of development, this is exactly what will happen, with disastrous consequences for the park. However, there may be another way. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa told the international community that his country would be willing to cease drilling and leave Yasuni intact in exchange for donations equal to $3.6 billion over 13 years, or about half the expected market value of the park’s oil deposits. The Yasuni Plan, while conserving the park’s unique biodiversity, would be a first for global environmental policy, recognizing that the international community has a financial responsibility to help developing nations preserve nature.
60. The Yasuni Plan is unique in that ----.
59. It is understood from the passage that ----.
61. The reason why Yasuni National Park is valuable for many scientists is that ----
A) it requires the international community to take responsibility and financially support environmental preservation B) it will get donations from the locals as well as the international community C) it actively supports the destruction of a national park in Ecuador D) it has stated that other countries should follow the Ecuadorian example E) it recognizes the need to conserve some parts of the national park while drilling for oil in other parts
A) oil companies favour those countries that are rich in biodiversity A) it supports a third of the population of Ecuador B) South American countries are particularly prone to environmental problems C) developing countries are often forced to destroy their natural habitat in return for money
B) oil companies are in competition to drill in the area C) there are rich oil reserves beneath the park D) it possesses precious tree species nourished by a river
D) the international community has to work closely with oil companies to find alternative fuels
E) it is the richest area in the world in terms of its biodiversity
E) the global environmental policy has always required oil companies to help oil-exporting countries financially
62. According to the passage, Ecuador is a country ----. A) that is insensitive towards the environment B) that heavily depends on the revenues derived from oil C) which has started to overcome poverty D) that has already decided to further exploit its oil reserves E) where politicians are indifferent to the plans of oil companies
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63. Jake: During exercise, most of us will sweat more than 1 litre per hour.
65. Steve: The scale of global warming tells us that something must be done as soon as possible.
Susan: ----
Betty: So, precautions seem mandatory.
Jake: You can suffer seizure and heart failure once you’ve lost much of the water in your body. Susan: I guess it’s a good idea to keep a bottle of water at hand during exercise.
Steve: ---Betty: Neither would work. Actually a more viable solution would be better. A) I guess you imply reducing the costs, don’t you?
Jake: You’re definitely right. B) How would long it take to impose sanctions on hazardous goods? A) What are the situations where we can lose more than that? B) Why do we sweat excessively during some physical activities?
C) Do you mean enforcing harsh penalties or increasing the costs? D) Well, you know I think that’s the best solution ever proposed
C) How can we protect ourselves from the negative effects of too much sweating?
E) Can you please be more specific and give some details?
D) What are the possible consequences of excessive sweating? E) Does this amount increase if one has a health problem?
66. Student: Sir, what do we know about the very first ways that humans measured the time? 64. Tom: I'm planning to buy an expensive camera and take up photography to produce high quality pictures of nature.
Professor: At the most basic level, there were sundials, water clocks and hourglasses that appeared first.
Michael: That's really interesting, but just buying an expensive camera is not the only answer to photography.
Student: ----
Tom: Why do you say so? Michael: ----
Professor: – With the industrial revolution, electricity and mass production, the exact time measurement became necessary in society.
Tom: You may be right. Some professional help could be useful for me to get better prepared.
A) How was it possible for humans to get from sundials to atomic clocks?
A) I don't understand why you've chosen photography while you could have chosen something else.
B) What do you think is the most accurate device that can tell us the time precisely?
B) I think you'll just waste your money simply buying an expensive camera.
C) What exactly is a water clock? What were the principles and mechanisms used in its functioning?
C) You should also learn adequate knowledge before you start, so you should have some course on photography.
D) Why have humans throughout the history given so much importance to time and timekeeping?
D) I'm also interested in photography, but I'd rather take architectural pictures rather than nature pictures.
E) When did people feel the need of measuring time so precisely rather than just thinking "The Sun's up, so let's go out and work"?
E) You also need to be careful about choosing the right type of memory card for your camera.
2016 YDS DENEME-3 67. Kevin: Do you have any idea why I always feel exhausted after drinking more than two cups of coffee? Molly: I read in a magazine that if your caffeine intake is too high, serotonin levels can fall, leading to a crash. Kevin: ---Molly: It might be. But I suggest you see a doctor in case there are other factors contributing to this. A) So this could be the reason why I also feel anxious, depressed and tired. B) Caffeine is also found in tea, which can make you feel more active. C) Then, I should avoid buying caffeine‐laden drinks to stop feeling like this. D) There are a number of ways to enjoy coffee, but without good water, the results will be disappointing. E) I had better stop drinking coffee then, as it could make me ill.
68. Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's. Annual visitor number now averages over 10 million tourists per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the US government created Niagara Falls Park in 1885 in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. ----. With the area coming under the jurisdiction of both government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area. A) Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. B) About 85% of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls. C) Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to go on a boat trip on the river.
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 69. There has never been an adult scientist who has been half as curious as any child between the ages of four months and four years. ----. However, the truth is that children begin to learn at birth, and by the time they begin formal schooling at the age of 5 or 6, they have already absorbed a fantastic amount of information, perhaps more than they will learn for the rest of their lives. Adults can multiply by many times the knowledge children absorb if they appreciate this curiosity while simultaneously encouraging the children to learn. A) Babies are born learners, with a natural curiosity to figure out how the world works. B) Adults sometimes mistake this superb curiosity about everything as a lack of ability to concentrate. C) In fact, research shows that it is a child’s internal desire to learn that motivates him to seek out new experiences and leads to greater success in school. D) A newborn follows sounds, faces and interesting objects with his or her eyes. E) Children learn so much more through activities that capture their attention and imaginations.
70. Some people associate migration mainly with birds. Birds do travel vast distances, but mammals also migrate. For example, the wild reindeer graze on the grassy slopes of northern Canada. When the weather turns cold, these animals travel south until spring. Their tracks are so well worn that they are clearly visible from the air. Another example is the Alaskan fur seal. These seals breed only in the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea. ----. Together they swim down the Pacific Coast of North America. The females and young seals travel as far as southern California. The males do not journey so far; they swim only to the Gulf of Alaska. A) Whales are among the greatest migrators of all; the blue whales migrate each year from the polar seas to the tropics. B) In winter, seals eat huge quantities of tiny plants and animals. C) In the spring, males and females all return to the islands, and there the cycle begins again.
D) It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River.
D) The young are born in June and by September are strong enough to go with their mothers on a journey of more than 3,000 miles.
E) One year later, Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara.
E) This unique and astonishing achievement has attracted many producers of seal documentaries to the Atlantic Ocean.
2016 YDS DENEME-3 71. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods – no part of the United States is immune to natural disasters. ----. For example, "Designing for Disaster" at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. showcases how scientists, engineers and government officials work together to guard the country's infrastructures against disasters. On entering the exhibit, visitors are immediately confronted with tangible reminders of the destruction that natural disasters can inflict. A) Most of the disaster‐resistant structures rest on large blocks that can slide independently of each other. B) While no one can prevent these hazards, people can adequately prepare for them. C) Some governments around the world seem unwilling to take action to increase the number of hazard‐resistant buildings. D) It often takes a catastrophic disaster for officials to enact strict building codes and laws. E) Methods used by engineers to make buildings resistant to natural hazards should be revised and improved.
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 73. A recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has shown that second-hand cigarette smoke does more harm to non-smokers than to smokers. A) Non-smokers are more adversely affected by passive smoking than those smoking cigarettes, which has been demonstrated in new research by the Cambridge University. B) As an illustration of the health risks associated with smoking, Cambridge University researchers have proved that secondhand tobacco consumption is highly damaging to smokers. C) Rather than breathing someone else’s cigarette smoke, firsthand smoking is much more dangerous to health, as shown by a recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge. D) As well as smoke experienced by people in their daily lives, smoking also produces substantial adverse effects on a person’s health says a survey by the University of Cambridge. E) Lately conducted by the Cambridge University, a study indicates that passive smoking is not as harmful to a person’s health as active smoking.
72. The European Union currently imports 50% of the energy it needs, but it is predicted that its dependence on imported energy will rise to 70% by 2030. A) Besides being the world’s largest energy consumer with its own reserves, the European Union also imports half of its energy, which will rise 70% by 2030. B) The European Union is the world’s largest energy consumer with 50% of energy imports, and it is estimated that its dependence on imported energy will rise by 70% in 2030. C) Despite its unlimited energy reserves, the European Union imports around 50% of the energy it needs, and it will be more dependent on energy import with a 70% increase by 2030. D) As the world’s largest energy consumer, the European Union’s dependence on energy will increase to 70% by 2030, if it buys 50% of its energy from other countries. E) Although the European Union presently meets half of its energy requirement through imports, its reliance on energy imports is projected to increase to 70% by 2030.
74. Nikola Tesla was an outstanding inventor widely regarded as a genius second only to Leonardo da Vinci in terms of profound technological virtuosity. A) If we compare Nikola Tesla to Leonardo da Vinci in terms of high intelligence, he is the highest technological genius of all times, rather than being a great inventor. B) Nikola Tesla was a unique genius among all other previous scientists and a far better inventor than Leonardo da Vinci in technological developments. C) With regard to great technical skill, Nikola Tesla was an extraordinary innovator with a genius commonly considered to come next after Leonardo da Vinci. D) Nikola Tesla is generally regarded as an excellent inventor and technical genius, but he cannot be compared to Leonardo da Vinci in terms of second-hand inventions. E) Nikola Tesla and Leonardo da Vinci were the most celebrated historical figures in terms of significant technological virtuosity, as well as practical inventions.
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75. But for the invention of the needle, which allowed people to sew clothes from animal skin, mankind could not have endured the harsh ice-age conditions. A) Without needle, humans might not have invented sewn clothes from animal skin, and therefore they would have become extinct in ice age. B) Humans invented the making of needle from animal skin during cold winters of ice age; otherwise, they could not have endured such harsh conditions. C) Even if the invention of needle allowed making of clothes, humans continued to wear animal skin, as it was more protective in ice age conditions.
78. (I) The human race is facing a sort of problem it has never been up against before. (II) Not only are the implications of climate change enormous, but the general public also seems unwilling to look the problem in the eye. (III) Drastic action is going to have to be taken at some point in the future, but without public support, governments will have a hard time being able to do anything significant. (IV) Rich countries are both responsible for the warming caused by climate change and in far better position to cope with it due to strong economies and comfortable lifestyles. (V) It is a whole lot easier to take action if everyone agrees there is actually something to take action about. A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V
D) If humans had not invented the needle that enabled turning animal skin into clothing, they would not have survived the severe conditions of the ice age. E) Mankind could not withstand the extreme ice-age cold, but they made needles from animal skin, which was used in sewing different clothes.
76. (I) In 1066, the Norman invasion of England brought the tremendous impact of the French language to England. (II) For two centuries, French was the language of the English nobility, while English remained the language of the peasants. (III) English is now the principal language of twelve countries, and the official language in over a dozen more. (IV) It was only in the 14th century that English finally became the most important language in England, with the London dialect as standard. (V) However, as late as 1700, there were only 8.5 million English speakers. A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V
77. (I) The Persians built the first windmills sometime in the 6th or 7th century AD, for the purpose of powering irrigation pumps. (II) In some early large irrigation projects, mostly in arid and semiarid regions, little attention was paid to drainage. (III) Evolving over the years, by the eighteenth century, windmills were commonly used in Europe and America for grain grinding and irrigation. (IV) Along with waterpower, these provided the basic energy source for the Industrial Revolution. (V) In fact, two centuries ago, nearly every industrial process in existence ran on wind power. A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V
79. (I) By the 1980s, a tide of new technologies such as the personal computer, the fax machine and the cellular phone caused a great change in China. (II) These devices increased the amount of information available and improved access to information. (III) What had once been accessible only to the powerful became accessible to all. (IV) Many people had difficulty in keeping up with the complexity and control of new devices. (V) They made it easier for people to exchange information and people became more aware of what was happening around.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V
80. (I) Materials that are to be used for teaching young learners should be associated with their overall development level. (II) With standardized test scores in the US dropping in recent years, some administrators believe students need to spend more time in the classroom instead of on the playground. (III) However, findings show that exercise and academics may not be mutually left aside. (IV) Physical activity can improve blood flow to the brain, fuelling memory, attention and creativity, which are essential to learning. (V) So, while it may seem as if children are just exercising their bodies when they are running around, they may actually be exercising their brains as well.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V
TEST BİTTİ. CEVAPLARINIZI KONTROL EDİNİZ.
2016 YDS DENEME-3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
B A E D C
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
E B D C A
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
D E B A C
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
D B D E A
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
C A E D B
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
B B A D C
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
E A C D A
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
B B B A E
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
C D B D B
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
E A A C E
ARTI LANGUAGE SCHOOL 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
D C A B E
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
D A B C A
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
E B D C C
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
E A E B D
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
B E A C D
76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
C B D D A
