OBJECTIVE TEST 16

I. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different. Identify your answer by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. A. integration B. relationship C. population D. transportation
2. A. currency B. economy C. commercial D. objective
3. A. technology B. accelerate C. stability D. economic
4. A. history B. example C. energy D. cinema
5. A. moreover B. expensive C. waterfall D. formation

II. Choose the word which fits each gap in each of the sentences.
6. Exposure to the sun can………the ageing process.
A. accelerate B. hustle C. hurry D. expedite
7. They agreed to strengthen mutual high-level visits in the field of security, ………various dialogue
and exchanges and further strengthen mutual understanding and trust.
A. proceed B. promote C. produce D. profile
8. The federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) take very different approaches to achieving
price level………
A. firmness B. stability C. fastness D. durability
9. Pointing to the holdout states of Marie, Montana, and South Carolina, Michael Chertoff said it was
not he but Congress that established the rules that states are now being forced to………
A. approve B. affirm C. confirm D. adopt
10. Unfortunately many leaders don’t take the time to actually find out how well they have expressed
their………to their team.
A. vision B. eyesight C. perception D. illusion
11. He’s getting good at………his mother’s signature.
A. assembling B. hammering C. forging D. shaping
12. Northern Ireland holds a major………conference for U.S firms this week as it seeks to attract
foreign businesses to the province.
A. capital B. investiture C. investment D. blockade
13. Not………from South Africa, although most of the world’s supply does originate there.
A. every gold comes B. all gold come
C. all gold comes D. every gold come
14. The environmental group hopes………the forest to its original condition by the end of the decade.
A. having restored B. to restore
C. to be restored D. to have been restores
15. ……… fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm.
A. As a result of B. In the event of
C. By reason of D. In the time of
16. ……… she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier.
A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now
17. Brian has done the most ........... jobs from clearing rubbish to washing up.
A. challenging B. intellectual C. menial D. creative
18. ......... goods were sent to the shop.
A. great deal of B. Much
C. A large number of D. A little
19. The job includes a huge amount of day-to-day .......... .
A. administration B. running C. provision D. conduct
20. They are bringing in ………………changes to the way the office is run.
A. large B. radical C. deep D. immense
21. The judges were impressed by the………………use of light and shade in the printing.
A. imaginative B. imaginary C. image D. imagination
22. His parents have fallen………………again and do not speak to each other.
A. in B. out C. back D. through
23. I enjoyed walking to school, but on rainy days I ………… to going by bus.
A. prefer B. resort C. would rather D. commit
24. ………………be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.
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C. Hydroelectric power D. Should hydroelectric power
25. There was……………enough cake for all of us to have a very small slice.
A. just B. quite C. really D. hardly
26. It took many hours of negotiation to ……….. a compromise.
A. make B. do C. attain D. get
27. Having to travel through such heavy traffic every day really ….. me down.
A. puts B. pulls C. depresses D. gets
28. The visit of the president will increase the ……. between the two countries.
A. understanding B. peace
C. knowledge D. co-ordination
29. Armed terrorists are reported to have……… the Embassy.
A. taken up B. taken to C. taken into D. taken over
30. “Jane was sorry she missed the student?”
“Yes, she.......”
A. regretted that she couldn’t go B. regrets that she can’t go
C. would regret that she couldn’t go D. regretted that she can’t go
31. We rarely have our luggage ………… by porters.
A. carried B. to carry C. carry D. been carried
32. ...... the flight delay, they did not attend the conference.
A. Because B. Although C. Because of D. As
33. It’s essential that …… here on time.
A. you are B. you were C. you be D. you will
34. - “I’m supposed to catch the afternoon feature.”
- “Then you should leave now, .......?
A. shouldn’t you B. wouldn’t you
C. should you D. might you
35. - “Have you found a good place to eat yet?”
- “Yes. There’s a wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.”
- “.......?”
- “Yes. And the food is good, too.”
A. Is it really like that B. Do they often go there
C. Are the prices reasonable D. Do you like good food
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
36. (A) Reflected economic conditions as well as social attitudes, the immigration laws continue (B) to
change in order (C) to admit certain people and (D) refuse entry to others.
37. (A) Little (B) Columbus did know, (C) crossing the Atlantic in 1492, that his voyage (D) would
change the course of history forever.
38. Cellular telephones are now (A) such convenient that a business person can and (B) often does
save valuable office time (C) by efficiently (D) making telephone calls.
39. English is the (A) official language of New Zealand and (B) when spoken throughout the country
while Maoris (C) speak their (D) own language.
40. Cabbage and lettuce (A) have such (B) a short stems and (C) broad leaves that they appear (D) to
have no stems at all.

IV. Read the following passages carefully and choose the correct answer for each question.

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF)

WWF is a global organization that is doing all it can to halt the accelerating destruction of our
natural world. Yet it is no good being global if we cannot act locally.
WWF is an independent foundation registered under Swiss law. A Board of Trustees under an
International President governs it. Currently, the President is Chief Emeka Anuaouku. The long-time
President and now President Emerius is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Gland, Switzerland is the home of WWF International, the secretariat for WWF’s global
organization. Its role is to lead and coordinate the WWF Network of offices around the world, through
developing policies and priorities, fostering global partnerships, coordinating international campaigns

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secretariat is under the directorship of Mr James P. Leape.
The WWF network is extensive: independent National Organizations exist in 27 countries,
including Finland. In addition, WWF has five Associate Organizations and 24 Programme Offices
around the world.
National Organizations raise funds and carry out vital conservation work independently,
whereas Programme Offices, as yet, cannot finance their own work. Progamme Office receive funding
from National Organizations and WWF International. In all cases, WWF’s offices carry out local
conservation work, such as practical field projects, scientific research, advising local and national
governments on environmental policy, promoting environmental education and raising awareness of
environmental issues.
Each independent office additionally contributes funding to WWF’s global conservation
programme, while all offices help contribute to an enormous pool of environmental expertise and
knowledge.
A specialist office in Brussels works to influence the policies and activities of the European
Union, while a second in Washington works to influence global institutions involved in international
economic issues, such as the World Bark.
WWF’s five Associate Organizations are independent non-governmental bodies that work
closely with WWF in countries where WWF has no independent office. The Associates promote shared
conservation objectives, but do not contribute financially to the WWF Network.
In all, WWF has offices in 50 countries, but it operates in nearly one hundred countries around
the world. WWF’s offices, field projects and friends all around the world are working as a team
towards an overall goal: to halt and reverse the destruction of our natural environment.

41. What is TRUE about WWF’s independent offices?

A. They work extensively with other programmes.
B. They cannot finance their own activities and projects.
C. They can replace the Associates in promoting the conservation objectives.
D. They offer a financial help to the WWF’s international conservation programmes.
42. The word “it” in line 2 refers to …… .
A. our natural world B. accelerating destruction
C. WWF D. a halt to our natural world
43. WWF International does all the following EXCEPT……
A. influencing the environmental policies and activities
B. carrying out environmental scientific researches
C. improving the environmental awareness
D. helping solve the international economic issues
44. The word “fostering” in line 11 is closest in meaning to …… .
A. nurturing B. promoting C. adopting D. raising
45. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The local should be the first to take action in conserving the natural environment.
B. WWF’s global activities are to raise fund for the practical field projects.
C. Associates have to depend a lot on National Organizations in operation.
D. Due to the fund limit, WWF international just work in around 100 countries.

KOREA AND THE U.S

One reason that the cultures of East Asian countries like Korea fascinate Americans is that, at
the first glance, they seem so exotic. Everything most typical of the United States appears to be absent
in Korea. Superficially, at least, the American and Korean cultures seem to be complete opposites.
An obvious difference is the people. [48A] Koreans have been one nation with a distinct
language and culture for thousands of years. Korea is a homogeneous society of one nationality and a
few small minority groups, such as ethnic Chinese and Japanese. [48B] All areas of government and
society are controlled by the Korean majority. [48C] In contrast, although the United States is a
country originally with northern European roots, its liberal immigration policies have resulted in a
heterogeneous society of many ethnicities-Europeans, Africans, Asians, and Latinos. [48D] Minority
ethnic groups are represented in all areas of American society, including business, education, and
politics.
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 Other differences involve norms of social behavior. Whereas Americans pride themselves on
individualism and informality, Koreans value groups and formality. Americans respect and reward a
person who rises above the crowd. In Korea, on the other hand, “the nail that sticks up gets hammered
down.” Koreans tend to place the welfare of the group above that of any one person. The American
fondness for informality is evident in the common use of first names as a form of address, even (in
some cases) by students to their teachers and employees to their superiors. To an average Korean this
practice would be seen as shockingly disrespectful. Korean employs a complex system of honorifics,
and the use of first names is much more limited.
Despite these differences, however, these two apparently opposite societies share several
important features. Both, for example, have developed the arts of business and commerce, of buying
and selling, of advertising and mass producing, to the highest levels. Few sights in Korea are more
reassuring to visiting Americans than the tens of thousands of bustling stores, especially the beautiful,
well-appointed department stores. Both Korea and the U.S have become consumer societies. Both
people love to shop and are enthusiastic consumers of convenience products and fast food.
Another common characteristic is that both Koreans and Americans have always emphasized a
strong work ethic. Americans, especially those in business and in the professions, regularly put in
twelve or more hours a day at their jobs, just as many Korean “salarymen” do. The normal Korean
work week is six days, and many Americans who want to advance their careers voluntarily work on
Saturdays or Sundays in addition to their normal five-day work week. While the work ethic certainly
benefits both economies, both countries are also paying penalties for their commitment to it: increasing
stress and weakening family bonds.
Korea and the United States are different, yet alike. Although the two societies differ in many
areas such as racial heterogeneity versus racial homogeneity, individualism versus group cooperation,
and informal versus formal norms of behavior, they share more than one common experience.
Furthermore, their differences probably contribute as much as their similarities toward the interest the
two countries have in each other.

46. In paragraph 1, the author suggests that Korea is interesting to Americans because …… .
A. it is different from the U.S B. it is similar to the U.S
C. it is a homogeneous country D. it is an Asian Country
47. The passage mentions all of the following as areas of difference between Korea and the U.S.
EXCEPT …… .
A. individualism B. ethnicity C. commerce D. formality
48. Which is the best place for the following sentence?
“Many are first- or- second- generation immigrants”.
A. 48A B. 48B C. 48C D. 48D
49. The word heterogeneous in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to …… .
A. diverse B. immigrant C. divided D. unified
50. The word that in paragraph 3 refers to ...... .
A. group B. Koreans C. welfare D. place
51. The author uses the phrase shockingly disrespectful in paragraph 3 in order to …… .
A. explain why many Koreans consider Americans rude
B. show that both peoples are polite in different ways
C. emphasize the differing levels of formality in the two countries
D. provide an example of a problem Koreans have when visiting the U.S
52. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that Korean department stores are reassuring to American
visitors because ...... .
A. they can see other Americans there
B. they sell mostly American products
C. the prices are much lower than in American stores
D. they are similar to American stores
53. The word bustling in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by ...... .
A. busy B. expensive C. lovely D. huge
54. The author mentions convenience products and fast food in paragraph 4 in order to ......
A. contrast Korean and American eating habits
B. show that both nations are consumer societies
C. indicate that both peoples are hard-working, with little free time
D. contrast the spending habits of the two countries
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55. According to the passage, what may be a disadvantage of emphasizing work?
A. Its effect on the economy B. Having less time for hobbies
C. Having less time to spend with family D. Lack of physical fitness

V. Choose the word or phrase which fits each gap of the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book
which will…………… (56) you in the fight for survival that …………… (57) many of our endangered
animals and show how they struggle on the …………… (58) of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s
250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will have the …………… (59) of knowing that part of
your purchase money is being used to …………… (60) animals …………… (61). From the comfort of
your armchair, you will also discover the terrible results of human …………… (62) for land, flesh and
skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their
black noses …………… (63) their …………… (64) so they can hunt their prey in the snow without
being seen, for example? Or that …………… (65) each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb …………… (66) has so…………… (67) Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it
has been chosen as Book of the Year, a …………… (68) awarded to books which are considered to
have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation. You will find Animal Watch at a special low
…………… (69) price at all good bookshops, but hurry while …………… (70) last.
56. A. combine B. involve C. bring D. lead
57. A. meets B. opposes C. forces D. faces
58. A. edge B. start C. limit D. end
59. A. satisfaction B. enjoyment C. virtue D. value
60. A. enable B. help C. allow D. assist
61. A. preserve B. conserve C. revive D. survive
62. A. greed B. interest C. care D. concern
63. A. with B. by C. for D. from
64. A. feet B. claws C. paws D. toes
65. A. with B. by C. for D. from
66. A. publicity B. periodical C. publication D. reference
67. A. imposed B. impressed C. persuaded D. admired
68. A. symbol B. title C. trademark D. nickname
69. A. beginning B. preparatory C. introductory D. original
70. A. stores B. stocks C. goods D. funds

VI. Choose the sentence which is built from the words and phrases given.
71. Total / employment / ASEAN / increase / 11.8 percent / between / 2000 / 2006.
A. Total employment in ASEAN increased by 11.8 per cent between 2000 and 2006.
B. Totally the employment in ASEAN increased at 11.8 per cent between 2000 and 2006.
C. Total employment of the ASEAN increased around 11.8 per cent between 2000 – 2006.
D. Total of the employment in ASEAN increased by 11.8 per cents between 2000 and 2006.
72. This / increase / reflect / increase / 27.8 million / additional / job / during / period.
A. This increase reflected an increase of 27.8 millions of additional jobs during the period.
B. This increased and reflected in the increase in 27.8 million additional jobs during a period.
C. This increase was reflected in the increase in 27.8 million additional jobs during the period.
D. This increased to reflect in the increase by 27.8 million additional jobs during the period.
73. Despite / positive / trend / ASEAN / recognize / challenge / it / face / ensure / its / worker/ have /
access / productive / employment / while / same / time / enjoy / social / protection.
A. Despite this positive trend, ASEAN is recognized with challenges of it facing in ensuring that its
workers have access to productive employment while for the same time enjoying social
protection.
B. Despite this positively trend, ASEAN recognizes the challenges it is faced to ensure that its workers
have access to productive employment while at the same time to enjoy social protection.
C. Despite this positive trend, ASEAN recognizes the challenges it faces or ensures that its workers
have an access to productive employment while at the same time of enjoying social protection.
D. Despite this positive trend, ASEAN recognizes the challenges it faces in ensuring that its workers
have access to productive employment while at the same time enjoying social protection.
74. Relations / between / ILO / ASEAN / ongo / since 2003 / lead / several / joint / initiative / project.
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A. Relations between the ILO and ASEAN have been ongoing since 2003 and have led to several joint
initiatives and projects.
B. The relations between ILO and ASEAN have been ongoing since 2003 and led to several joint
initiatives and projects.
C. Relations between the ILO and ASEAN have been ongone since 2003 and led to several joint
initiatives and projects.
D. The relations between ILO and ASEAN have been ongoing since 2003 and have been leading
several joint initiatives and projects.
75. Cooperation Agreement between / between / ASEAN Secretarial and International Labor Office
/ sign / March 2007.
A. The Cooperation Agreement between an ASEAN Secretariat and International Labor Office was to
be signed in March 2007.
B. A Cooperation Agreement between ASEAN Secretariat and International Labor Office signed in
March 2007.
C. A Cooperation Agreement between the ASEAN Secretariat and International Labor Office was
signed in March 2007.
D. Cooperation Agreement between the ASEAN Secretariat and International labor Office has been
signed since March 2007.

VII. Choose the one option which correctly completes each of the sentences.
76. Thirty eight national sites are known as parks, another eighty-two as monuments, and ………
A. the another one hundred seventy-eight as historical sites.
B. the other one hundred seventy-eight as historical sites.
C. seventy-eight plus one hundred more as historical sites.
D. as historical sites one hundred seventy-eight.
77. Having been selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International
Convention ………
A. the members applauded him. B. he gave a short acceptance speech.
C. a speech had to be given by him. D. the members congratulated him.
78. He 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.
79. Richard was asked to withdraw from graduate school because………
A. they believed he was not really able to complete research.
B. he was deemed incapable of completing his research.
C. it was decided that he was not capable to complete research.
D. his ability to finish the research was not believed or trusted.
80. Michael’s score on the test is the highest in the class; ………
A. he must have studied hard last night.
B. he should have studied hard last night.
C. he must study hard last night.
D. he must have to study hard last night.

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