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Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

HOW TO KILL BAD INSECTS

Chemical Method:

These solutions to insect problems are often not worthwhile because:

They are effective on a 1.1.
They Can bring harm to 1.2.
Insects become 1.3 to the chemicals quickly.

Biological methods:

These methods are 1.4 than chemical methods of eliminating harmful insects.

Breeding control method:

In order to control the breeding of insects, one needs to understand the insects’ 1.5.

Listen to the directions and match the places in questions 1-5 to the appropriate place among A-H on the map.

Reception 2.1

Mr. Green’s Room 2.2

Medical Records Office 2.3

Surgery Room 2.4

Manager’s Office 2.5

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

dizzy
embezzle
quizzes
paparazzi

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

exaggerate
illustrate
evaluate
corporate

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

legitimate
extravagant
apprehend
autonomous

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

ultraviolet
paradoxical
correlative
influential

If you participate in our trip, you can experience _____ of surfing!

the best of both worlds
the thrills and spills
the whole nine yards
the elephant in the room

I regret telling you about my plan to enter that singing competition! If only I _____ you.

told
had told
hadn't told
didn't tell

I _____ it’s going to snow tonight, don’t you?

speculate
reflect
reckon
ponder

The incoming administration _____ to clean up corruption in the city.

pledged
contemplated
suggested
resumed

_____ to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of ways.

Although is invisible
Even though it invisible
Despite invisible
Although invisible

_____ on my part that I could not manage to deliver the goods on time.

An error
That’s an error
It was an error
An error it was

There is no danger in using this machine as long as you _____ to the safety regulations.

comply
adhere
abide
observe

Animal lovers expect industrial testing on animals _____ to medical experiments.

being limited
to have limited
to be limited
to be limiting

Sarah and I ____ reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.

coincidentally
practically
intentionally
deliberately

Have you thought of how massive the ______ might be if you did not win your case in court?

implications
connotations
references
applications

How do you find a reasonable and _____ thread of explanation through this?

consistent
resistant
insistent
reluctant

They went through the project _____ to find any mistakes that could have been overlooked during the initial review.

on the back burner
with a fine-tooth comb
under the knife
with their bare hands

You know what they _____: variety is the spice of life!

say
tell
speak
state

Tim: You're so lucky to be going abroad for a whole semester!

Janet: _____, I'll miss my friends and family.

On account of that
That is
All the same
But despite

Jack: The weather is dreadful outside. _____

Jane: It's nice of you. But are you sure it's not tiring you out?

Would you like a lift home?
Do you think it's safe to drive now?
I might have to wait it out.
I wouldn't risk going out now!

Minh: How was your first day on the job?

Travis: Not good. _____

You could have cut the tension with a knife.
I think I got off on the wrong foot with my boss.
My colleagues could barely stand to look at me.
There are rumors someone is going to be fired.

Form the collocations using the verbs and the prepositions from the boxes. Complete each sentence using a collocation in the appropriate form. You must use each verb and each preposition ONCE only. Write your answer in the space provided.

[ pull | phase | flare | go | jot | die | come ]

[ over | on | up | off | in | down | away ]

1. So she succeeded in winning the contract. How did she manage to 23.1 it 23.2?

2. The changes were 23.3 gradually so that everyone could get used to them.

3. Violence 23.4 and a lot of people were injured.

4. A lot of money must have 23.5 that expensive-looking carpet.

5. I'll just 23.6 a few details in case I forget something.

6. I stood up too quickly and 23.7 all dizzy.

7. The noise of the band 23.8 and the crowd dispersed.

Read the passage below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

The teaching of history in secondary schools is a matter of continuing debate among educators and historians 24.1. Those who argue in 24.2 of learning history by rote are fortunately the last 24.3 a dying breed, but there are still many educators as well as parents 24.4 lament the recent decline of young people's awareness of important historical events. Proponents of 24.5 view maintain that there is a body of knowledge about our collective past which must be handed 24.6 from one generation to the next.

Others, however, argue that skills such as analysis, critical thinking, research and writing are of greater value to students in the long run. They also point 24.7 that the very question of whose history should be taught to secondary school students 24.8 yet to be satisfactorily answered. Both the history of women and 24.9 of minority groups have been overlooked in conventional history teaching, and supporters of this latter view ask: "Isn't 24.10 history ours, as well?"

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

The changing earth

Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have 25.1 it for less than half a million years. Within this time, population has increased hugely and people have had a vast impact upon the earth. They have long been able to put the 25.2 of nature to use. Now, with modern technology, they have the power to 25.3 the balance of life on Earth.

Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous 25.4 that the world had no boundaries and had limitless resources. Moreover, ecologists have shown that all forms of life on earth are interconnected, so it 25.5 that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment.

In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress. As a result, certain raw materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to 25.6 short. Pollution and the 25.7 of waste are already critical issues, and the state of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing problem 25.8 us all. The way we respond to the challenge will have a 25.9 effect on the earth and its life support systems.

However, despite all these threats there are 25.10 signs. Over the past few decades, the growth in population has been more than matched by food production, indicating that we should be able to feed ourselves for some time yet.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

HELPING THE WORLD TO GO GREEN

As the global demand for energy continues to rise, the need for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels becomes greater. Here are four places that are pioneers in the quest for a greener future.

A. Greensburg, Kansas

Greensburg on the Kansas prairie, was transformed into America's greenest town after a massive tornado in 2007 left 95 per cent of the buildings in the town destroyed. About half the 1,400 townspeople left, but of those who remained, a group of residents decided to rebuild the town, making use of energy-saving technologies and renewable energy. A 12.5MW wind farm, which supplies 300 per cent of the town's electricity, was built a short distance from the town. The excess electricity is pumped into the Kansas grid. Greensburg was rebuilt from scratch and the most modern, energy-efficient building techniques were applied. As a result, the greatest concentration of gold and platinum eco-design rated buildings in the US are to be found there, including large government buildings which are rated platinum. This resulted in an annual saving for the town of more than $200,000 and a reduction in its energy needs.

B. Iceland

All of Iceland's electricity is generated from renewable sources; 75 per cent from hydroelectric dams and the rest from geothermal energy. Its unique position on one of the major fault lines of the earth, the mid- Atlantic ridge, means that it is perfectly placed to make use of this heat which comes from the earth. Iceland, once completely dependent on peat and expensive imported coal from Europe, has harnessed this heat to transform its power supply. When water is pumped down bore holes drilled 1-2 miles into the thin crust of the earth, it returns as high-pressure steam, which is used to turn turbines and so generate electricity. This heat is also used directly in the streets of the capital, Reykjavik. They are kept free from snow and ice in winter by a system of underground heated water pipes.

C. Copenhagen

Copenhagen, awarded the title of Europe's Green Capital 2014, is blazing a trail in reducing carbon emissions. It aims to become carbon neutral by 2025. To do this, it is expected to halve its emissions and produce more renewable energy than it consumes. Measures will include switching from coal to biomass in the capital's heat and power plants. The ultimate goal of the city is to be independent of fossil fuels by 2050. It is also believed that the city can reduce its energy consumption by focusing on improving building standards and energy efficiency. In addition, the capital's green mobility initiative plays a major part in its ambition to become carbon neutral. In 2015, a plan was announced to have half the city's street lamps replaced with LED bulbs. As well as saving energy, these lamps will help keep cyclists safe at night. The move is part of a huge investment in bicycle infrastructure to encourage even more bicycle use in one of the world's most bicycle-friendly cities. The measure, along with the expansion of the public transport system, is part of the plan for 75 per cent of all journeys to be on foot, or by public transport or bicycle by 2025. These transport solutions contribute to a vision of a city based entirely on renewable energy, and one that could be widely copied.

D. Fukushima

After being devastated by the 2011 tsunami, which led to radiation leaks from the Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the district of Fukushima aims to rebuild itself as a renewable energy beacon. Japan was seriously damaged by the nuclear disaster which resulted in nuclear reactors across the country being switched off. This led to a steep rise in carbon emissions as the country had to revert to fossil fuels. A commitment has been made by Fukushima's government to provide its two million residents with electricity from renewable sources by 2040. Community-scale solar and wind plants are planned. The goal is to have 143 floating wind turbines with a capacity of IGW installed by 2020.

According to the reading text, which place

will be an example that others can follow? 26.1

exploits its unusual geographical location for renewable energy sources? 26.2

used to buy fuel from other countries? 26.3

aims to cover its future needs using energy from the wind and sun? 26.4

uses clean energy sources to combat dangerous driving conditions? 26.5

has had its efforts to reduce emissions officially recognised? 26.6

had its energy source disrupted by a natural disaster? 26.7

creates much more energy than it needs? 26.8

has a strategy to reduce traffic emissions? 26.9

turned a natural disaster into an opportunity for green town planning? 26.10

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

CROSSWORD PUZZLES - AND WHY THEY ATTRACT?

What is it about this enigmatic grid of black and white squares that holds such universal appeals?

Crosswords exercise our little grey cells, of course; and they test our vocabularies and general knowledge. But the urge to solve a crossword is about more than mental gymnastics. Humans are, by nature, problem-solvers. We love the crossword because the puzzle is solvable and finite: there is a right answer. The crossword allows us to bring order to chaos. It challenges, absorbs, comforts, and distracts us. As Martha Petheridge, the first female editor of the crossword puzzle, said at the height of the Great Depression, "Who can worry about the rent when you are trying to solve 25 down?"

The very first puzzle resembling a crossword was devised by a man named Arthur Wynne. Wanting something a bit special for that year's seasonal supplement, he came up with the "Word-Cross". Derived from the ancient game of acrostics and the Victorian pastime of word squares, Wynne's first puzzle was diamond-shaped. It was published on Sunday, December 21st, 1913 with 31 simple clues, no black squares and little fanfare. The story might have ended there, but a few readers wrote in expressing their enthusiasm for the new brain-teaser and, much to the dismay of the typesetters, it was back the following week.

The first crossword published in the United Kingdom appeared in the Sunday Express on November 2, 1924. After initial skepticism, including an article in the Times branding the crossword a menace that had "enslaved American, Britain succumbed to the puzzle's allure; but the challenge of the straightforward "definitional" crossword - where the clue might be quick and the answer is "fast" - soon began to pall. A new, distinctly British, style of crossword began to emerge: the cryptic. The cryptic was complicated, intellectually brooding cousin of the definitional - its bad mystique and depth. With English being a language that consists of so many words from other languages and having so many ways of saying the same things, it was hardly surprising that cryptic crosswords writes took pains to go beyond simple definitions. But whether you enjoy a quick crossword or a cryptic one, the essential features are the same. The best writers all know that the essence of a good crossword lies in providing a sufficient number of questions for which the answers come with relative ease and then grading the difficulty level of those that remain. In other words, what you get is something that appears "doable" at first, but that gradually opens up in the face of dogged persistence. This is where the addiction sets in: The more crosswords one completes, the more fluent one and the more addicted you become.

Over the past century, there have been many imitators - and in recent years, a numerical challenge in the form of the mathematical teaser, Sudoku - yet the appeal of the classic crossword remained undimmed. In fact, a curious turnabout is taking place as crosswords hold their own against video games and other competitions. Rather than competing, the internet facilitates endless discussions about clues and answers, and, as a consequence, the typical crossword consumer appears to be getting considerably younger than their counterparts in previous generations.

According to the writer, our main motivation for doing crossword puzzle is based on _____.

their potential to extend our lifespan
their ability to improve our language skills
the fact that we can complete them
the knowledge that we can complete them

The Martha Petheridge quote illustrates the fact that _____.

some crossword clues are harder than others
some people are more obsessed with crosswords than others
solving a crossword clue can take someone's mind off other matters
solving a crossword clue can enhance someone's mental capacities

Which of the following does the writer suggest is true about Wynne's "word-cross"?

It was not easy for newspaper staff to print.
The name was taken from an existing game.
It was less popular than the newspaper had expected.
The design was the same as that of today's crosswords.

What’s the writer’s opinion of critic crosswords?

He sees them as unnecessarily complex.
He prefers them to definitional crosswords.
He feels they suit people who are academic.
He thinks their development was inevitable.

The word "succumbed" is closest in meaning to _____.

give in to
refuse
admit
permit

The word "brooding" is closest in meaning to _____.

competitive
superior
straining
mysterious

In the fourth paragraph, the writer explains that the key characteristic of most crossword addicts is their _____.

need to search for harder and harder crosswords
determination to solve challenging clues
constant dissatisfaction with what they achieve
extraordinarily good command of language

When the writer mentions a “turnabout” in the last paragraph, he is referring to a change in _____.

the approach to doing crossword puzzles
the relative popularity of crossword puzzles
the average age of people who do crossword puzzles
the number of types of puzzle competing with crosswords