Test 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs

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The Fukushima I nuclear accidents are a series of ongoing equipment failures and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, following the 9.0 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011. The plant comprises six separate boiling water reactors maintained by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). This accident is the largest of the 2011 Japanese nuclear accidents arising from the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, and experts consider it to be the second largest nuclear accident after the Chernobyl disaster, but more complex as all reactors are involved.

At the time of the quake, reactor 4 had been de-fueled while 5 and 6 were in cold shutdown for planned maintenance. The remaining reactors shut down automatically after the earthquake, with emergency generators starting up to run the control electronics and water pumps needed to cool reactors. The plant was protected by a seawall designed to withstand a 5.7 metres (19 ft) tsunami but not the 14-metre (46 ft) maximum wave which arrived 41–60 minutes after the earthquake. The entire plant was flooded, including low-lying generators and electrical switchgear in reactor basements and external pumps for supplying cooling seawater. The connection to the electrical grid was broken. All power for cooling was lost and reactors started to overheat, due to natural decay of the fission products created before shutdown. The flooding and earthquake damage hindered external assistance.

Evidence soon arose of partial core meltdown in reactors 1, 2, and 3; hydrogen explosions destroyed the upper cladding of the buildings housing reactors 1, 3, and 4; an explosion damaged the containment inside reactor 2; multiple fires broke out at reactor 4. Despite being initially shutdown, reactors 5 and 6 began to overheat. Fuel rods stored in pools in each reactor building began to overheat as water levels in the pools dropped. Fears of radiation leaks led to a 20-kilometre (12 mi) radius evacuation around the plant while workers suffered radiation exposure and were temporarily evacuated at various times. One generator at unit 6 was restarted on 17 March allowing some cooling at units 5 and 6 which were least damaged. Grid power was restored to parts of the plant on 20 March, but machinery for reactors 1 through 4, damaged by floods, fires and explosions, remained inoperable. Flooding with radioactive water through the basements of units 1–4 continues to prevent access to carry out repairs.

Measurements taken by the Japanese science ministry and education ministry in areas of northern Japan 30–50 km from the plant showed radioactive caesium levels high enough to cause concern. Food grown in the area was banned from sale. It was suggested that worldwide measurements of iodine-131 and caesium-137 indicate that the releases from Fukushima are of the same order of magnitude as the releases of those isotopes from the Chernobyl disaster in 1986; Tokyo officials temporarily recommended that tap water should not be used to prepare food for infants. Plutonium contamination has been detected in the soil at two sites in the plant. Two workers hospitalized as a precaution on 25 March had been exposed to between 2000 and 6000 mSv of radiation at their ankles when standing in water in unit 3.

Question 01. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Japanese natural disaster – the nuclear power accident.

B. Fukushima I nuclear accident – the largest nuclear power of all time.

C. The nuclear power accident – Japanese catastrophe. D. The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant.

Question 02. It can be inferred from the passage that_____.

A. The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant is the world’s largest nuclear accident

C. Chernobyl is the world’s largest and most complex nuclear accident D. Reactor doesn’t involve in the accident

Question 03. The word “ongoing” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

A. old-fashioned B. onslaught C. continuous D. disastrous

Question 04. The word “withstand” in the second paragraph is could be best replaced by_____.

A. stand B. stand together C. wrestle D. strike

Question 05. All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT_____.

A. The cause of the accident is the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

B. The earthquake causes a great damage to Japan and the neighboring country

C. The tsunami struck the country after the earthquake had occurred approximately an hour

Question 06. According to the passage, which of the followings is NOT true?

A. The plant suffered a 14-metre seawall B. The highest wave was 46 ft in height

C. The reactor 5 and 6 started overheating though they were in cold shutdown for maintenance

D. The flood with water containing radioactivity made it impossible for the machinery to be repaired

Question 07. According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred?

A. The Chernobyl disaster happened in the late 19^th century

B. Food was banned from sale for fear that the country would run out of food

C. The people in Tokyo were advised not to use tap water to cook for children

D. Two workers were sent to hospital as they were exposed to radiation when standing in water in unit 3

Question 08. The word “inoperable” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by_____.

A. incompatible B. impracticable C. irrepressible D. mysterious

Question 09. When the earthquake occurred, how many plants were inactive?

A. 3 B. 4, 5, 6 C. 5, 6 D. 5

Question 10. Why does the author mention “plutonium contamination” in the last paragraph?

A. to show that the Japanese discovered plutonium mine after the nuclear accident

B. to show that plutonium was contaminated after the nuclear accident

Question 11. My father’s going to go up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

A. My father’s going to climb up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

B. My father’s going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

C. My father’s going to be really disappointed when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

D. My father’s going to forgive me when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

Question 12. People rumored that he had died in the battle.

A. He was rumored to die in the batted. B. He was rumored to be died in the battle.

C. He was rumored to have been assassinated in the battle. D. He was rumored to have died in the battle.

Question 13. After 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

A. After he studied 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

B. After he has studied for 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

C. After he studied 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

Question 14. Hung said that whatever happened, it was Hoa’s fault.

A. Hung blamed Hoa at what happened. B. Hung blamed Hoa on what happened.

C. Hung blamed Hoa for what happened. D. Hung blamed Hoa of what happened.

Question 15. In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

A. In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work. B. Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

C. Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work. D. Though rain was heavily, my brother went to work.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 16 to 20.

Question 16.________ poor results but also may cause accidents.

A. Haste does not only produce B. Haste had not only produced

C. Haste not only produces D. Haste produces not only

Question 17. It is important that ________.

A. an exact record should be kept B. an exact record to be kept

C. to keep an exact record D. keeping an exact record

Question 18. Jill has received several scholarships ________ .

A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic

C. because of his academic and artistic ability D. as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy

Question 19. The moon is not a planet______.

A. resembling the planets in many respects B. which resembles the planets in many respects

C. but resemblance to the planets in many respects D. although it resembles the planets in many respects

Question 20. ______, they would have had what they wanted.

A. Had they arrived at the fair early B. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early

C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D. If they arrived at the fair early

Question 21: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency

Question 22: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A. attraction B. consideration C. ease D. speculation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 23 to 25.

Question 23. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much

C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated

Question 24. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly

C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently

Question 25. We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.

A. feel thankful for B. depreciate C. require D. are proud of

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following blanks from 26 to 45.

Question 26. Nestled along the shoreline of Hudson Bay _______________.

A. are several recently settled Inuit communities B. several recently settled Inuit communities are there

C. near several recently settled Inuit communities D. is where several recently settled Inuit communities

Question 27. – “We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” “_________ __”.

A. OK. But I’ll call you later. B. I’ll say we will!

C. I’m tired. I’ll go home early. D. What a wonderful idea!

Question 28. - “Excuse me. I’m trying to find the library.” “_____________”

A. Where’re your eyes? It’s in front of you. B. Look no further!

C. Find it yourself. I’m busy. D. Oh, nice to meet you.

Question 29. There was a ____________________ table in the kitchen.

A. beautiful large round wooden B. large beautiful round wooden

C. beautiful round large wooden D. golden large beautiful round

Question 30. It was _________________ that we spent the whole day at the beach.

A. so nice a weather B. such nice weather C. such nice a weather D. so a nice weather

Question 31. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree, ________.

A. my education will be employed by the university B. employment will be given to me by the university

C. the university will employ me D. I will be employed by the university

Question 32. Some teachers argue that students who ____using a calculator may forget how to do mental calculation.

A. are used to B. are used C. is D. were used to

Question 33. - “________ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”

A. What do you think about B. Are you fond of

C. How about D. What do people feel about

Question 34. If you are not Japanese, so what _______ are you?

A. nationalized B. nation C. nationality D. national

Question 35. The problem needs to be ______________ urgently.

A. addressed B. dealt with C. thought D. cleared

Question 36. The city _________ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization.

A. should have been B. was C. may have been D. must have been

Question 37. - “Oh, I have to leave. Bye.” - “___________________”

A. Bye. Nice to meet you too. B. Good day!

C. Good job! See you later. D. Please, don’t move!

Question 38. Thanks to my friends’ ______ remarks, my essays have been improved.

A. constructive B. construction C. constructor D. construct

Question 39. If you do not want to _______ the chance, _________ a decision soon.

A. miss/makes B. take/make C. miss/make D. miss/take

Question 40. Don’t worry! He’ll do the job as ___________ as possible.

A. economical B. economically C. uneconomically D. beautifully

Question 41. Let’s go for a walk, _________?

A. shan’t we B. shall us C. shall we D. will we?

Question 42. The school boy __________down to tie his shoestring.

A. stopped B. leaned C. turned D. went

Question 43. Can you recite the alphabet __________?

A. reverse B. around C. backwards D. returned

Question 44. Poverty has reached _________ proportions in this country.

A. incubate B. epidemic C. infectious D. transmit

Question 45. The damage was far more serious than __________ believed.

A. prior B. precedingly C. initially D. primarily

Question 46. A. salamander B. sanatorium C. sanitarium D. saturation

Question 47. A. refugee B. decisive C. catastrophe D. committee

Question 48. A. even B. evermore C. euphemism D. journey

Question 49. A. magazine B. returnee C. misfortune D. monomania

Question 50. A. purview B. promptitude C. property D. profound

Question 51. I am well _________ with the problems encountered in starting a business.

A. aware B. informed C. acquainted D. knowledgeable

Question 52: You should have ______ your composition carefully before you handed it in.

A. seen through B. thought of C. looked in D. gone over

Question 53. The sink in the locker room tends to _________.

A. flow B. overflow C. flow over D. over flowing

Question 54. He said he would contribute money, but later he __________ of it.

A. backed down B. backed out C. turned away D. backed away

Question 55. Olympiakos ______ 0 – 0 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final in Athens.

A. drew B. equaled C. equalized D. shared

Question 56. We found some real _________ at the market.

A. prizes B. goods C. bargains D. items

Question 57. The football match tomorrow evening will be broadcasted _________ on TV and radio.

A. stimulatingly B. simultaneously C. jointly D. uniformly

Question 58. Near the parked is a famous landmark __________ the Unification Palace.

A. whose named B. called C. is D. is called

Question 59. All the plans have been put _________ for the time being.

A. down B. up C. aside D. low

Question 60. I haven’t had a ________ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.

A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 65.

In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

Question 61. What is the main topic of this passage ?

A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.

B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.

D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.

Question 62. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?

A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.

B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.

C. Because they are free and available worldwide.

Question 63. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries. C. They are more expensive than solar panels.

B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity. D. They contain photovoltaic cells.

Question 64. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production ?

A. They both require the use of a generator. B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.

C. They both require fairly simple technology. D. They are both conventional and costly.

Question 65. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?

A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.

B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.

D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.

Question 66. A. fields B. aspects C. battles D. events

Question 67. A invading B. conquering C. expanding D. empowering

Question 68. A. reign B. Management C. government D. rule

Question 69. A. stood up B. rose up C. fought up D. stepped up

Question 70. A. grudges B. hatred C. revenge D. curses

Question 71. A. congregation B. pack C. chain D. fleet

Question 72. A. localized B. put C positioned D. situated

Question 73. A. edge B. rim C. brim D. side

Question 74. A. possibility B. chance C. signs D. prospects

Question 75. A. dashed B. sprinted C. galloped D. raced

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 76 to 80.

Question 76: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out.

A B C D

Question 77: Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.

A B C D

Question 78: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your strong passion and you have good health. A B C D

Question 79: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship between historical events and financial crises. A B C D

Question 80: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in large volumes. A B C D