research team. Rebecca had the best grades and a reputation for being reliable in her work. She also demonstrated creative thinking and showed the most promise in the field of biology. All in all, she was a very talented young woman. Most of her classmates were jealous, but they all still wished her luck and eagerly anticipated many great stories after she returned home at the end of the summer.

The first couple of weeks in the field, Rebecca was limited to assisting the scientists. Most of her time was spent categorizing data. It was not the most glamorous work in the world, but she learned a lot and asked many questions. The rest of the research team realized how valuable

Rebecca was, and she started to get her own assignments. Bit by bit, she was assigned more work and, by the end of the summer, she became a full-fledged member of the team!

The team was researching the behaviour of Central American mammals, particularly the

relationship between predator and prey. Rebecca spent most of her time in the forest observing a family of sloths and trying to stay as quiet as possible. After a few days of this, she discovered that a naturalist's work is often very dirty and involves many long, hot hours where not much happens. It's easy to get very bored when you spend all day watching a sleeping animal.

However, Rebecca took very detailed notes and did her best to impress the scientists. At the end of the summer, the entire team had magnificent things to say about Rebecca. They were so happy with her and her work that they asked her to return the following summer! She couldn't wait to tell her friends — they were sure to be even more jealous of her good fortune! 41. This style of writing would best be described as _______. A. expository B. argumentative C. narrative D. descriptive 42. Which of the following words best describes Rebecca's character? A. Unreliable. B. Capable. C. Fearless. D. Modest.

43. Rebecca _______ received more important responsibilities in order to become a full member of the research team.

A. never B. slowly C. quickly D. immediately

44. Which paragraph describes the reality of scientific investigation as experienced by Rebecca? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.

45. What is meant by the phrase, \1)? A. She couldn't do anything except help the scientists. B. She could do anything but help the scientists.

C. She could do many things in addition to helping the scientists. D. She couldn't do anything but observe the scientists

Unit 8

Manual excitement additional outlook diversion leisure peculiar interaction inherent excessive

11. My little sister has an _______ spirit—she likes to explore everyplace she goes. A. adventurous B. advantageous C. adventure D. advantage

12. Clive would often get into trouble because he _______ expressed his thoughts and opinions. A. swiftly

B. frantically C. badly D. perfectly

13. For many people, learning to speak Chinese is a _______ effort because it is so difficult. A. futile

B. rewarding C. peculiar D. worthwhile

14. The _______ of the large tree from our backyard freed up space where we could play football.

A. remove B. removal C. removing D. removes

15. Don't _______ me! Of course I know how to play chess! A. insult B. rude C. offense D. abuse

16. Enjoyable activities such as painting, photography, and light exercise help older people maintain a _______ on the real world. A. grips B. gripping C. gripper D. grip

17. Completing crossword puzzles usually _______ me since many of the words are so uncommon.

A. aggravate B. aggravates C. aggravating D. aggravation

18. Some games, like chess, have an _______ set of rules, while others are relatively simple. A. excellent B. expensive C. exact D. extensive

19. Many young people practically live in the _______ world of video games. A. genuine B. virtual C. true D. false

20. By definition, a hobby is something you do for fun and for which don't receive any _______. A. excitement B. leisure

C. compensation D. gratification

Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.

21. Please sit and watch this short film before the meeting. Your answer Correct answer down down

22. Stephen has taken an interest poetry, so I bought him a book of famous poems. Your answer Correct answer in in

23. When she got older, Sally took photography as a full-time hobby. Your answer Correct answer up up

24. Once I catch hold an idea, I have to follow through until it's complete. Your answer Correct answer of of

25. Not many paintings are worthy the word masterpiece, but the Louvre Museum in Paris is full of paintings that are!

Your answer Correct answer of of

26. As the younger generation, I think they're more interested in video games than books. Your answer Correct answer for for

27. A painter must have every color of paint hand and available at all times. Your answer Correct answer at at

28. After reading that book, Charlie found it difficult to move and read more about the same subject.

Your answer Correct answer on on

29. When the weekend comes around, I'm usually so tired from the week that I just want to sleep.

Your answer Correct answer out out

30. She just got back school, so she hasn't had time to finish her homework yet. Your answer Correct answer to from

Part III: Reading Comprehension

Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.

Music is almost a universal pastime. People around the world listen to it, play it, and appreciate it. However, world music is a subject that receives little attention in the West. Unfortunately, it's common for people in the United States and Great Britain to be completely unfamiliar with the many styles of music found in countries around the world. One of the most different, yet nonetheless beautiful, styles of music is found in Mongolia.

Traditional Mongolian music uses a range of instruments, many of which are unique variations of

instruments familiar to other cultures, such as the horse head fiddle, lute, trumpet, flute, zither, and drums. The most unique and well-known components of traditional Mongolian music, however, are the solo singing styles known as khuumii and urtiin duu.

Khuumii, or throat singing, is performed without instrumental accompaniment, comes from deep in the throat, and produces the effect of two distinct notes at the same time. Khuumii developed in western Mongolia and the present-day Russian Republic of Tuva. The open expanse of the landscape in these regions was favorable for this type of singing, which allowed voices to travel long distances with minimal effort. Today, throat singing has become internationally known. However, many of the acts recording music and traveling the world are from Russia. Though many Mongolians still enjoy listening to and singing traditional music, young people (like those in many countries) tend to prefer modern pop music.

Urtiin duu dates back to the 13th century, when the style was practised as a professional art. Urtiin duu relates intricate stories about the natural beauty of the land and the rituals of daily life. The vocal style is similar to khuumii in that it takes a talented, practised singer in order to perform well. The sounds are drawn-out and require extreme control of the singer's breath. Some examples of this style have been recorded to have as many as 20,000 verses, thus earning the name \songs.\

41. \is almost a universal pastime.\Which of the following statements has the same meaning as this?

A. Music is a leisure activity found around the world. B. Music is a required activity found around the world.

C. Music is a leisure activity found in a few places around the world. D. Music is a required activity found in a few places around the world.

42. With which of the following statements would the author of this passage probably agree? A. World music is an art form that receives much recognition in the West. B. Young people always appreciate the traditional music of their country. C. Most people in London are unfamiliar with Asian music.

D. Traditional Mongolian music is known throughout the world.

43. Which paragraph describes a style of singing that some might consider to be excessively lengthy?

A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.

44. Which of the following sentences from the passage indicates the author's opinion? A. However, world music is a subject that receives little attention in the West.

B. One of the most different, yet nonetheless beautiful, styles of music is found in Mongolia. C. Today, throat singing has become internationally known.

D. The sounds are drawn-out and require extreme control of the singer's breath. 45. The author of this passage is _______. A. telling a story

B. presenting information C. making an argument D. persuading the reader