Night Gallery

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama. In "The House", a former sanitarium patient discovers a house she has known all her life--but never dared enter--in a recurring dream. And then in "Certain Shadows on the Wall", an ailing woman dies under the care of her sinister brother, but her accusing shadow remains indelibly cast on the parlor wall.

reading comprehension1. The giving of credit _______________. The creditor―that is, the one who grants the credit―allows the debtor―the purchaser who uses the credit―to own and use a commodity immediately on the basis of deferred payment of cost plus interest. How the loan is granted varies. If one buys a car, one normally gets a direct loan from a financial institution. The buyer takes possession of the car and repays the loan, with interest, over a specified number of months, Meanwhile, the financial institution retains legal ownership of the car until the loan is repaid. Buying a house, though a more complicated process, is quite similar. (a) to businesses allows them to expand their operations (b) is an important part of the policy (c) is basically the granting of a loan (d) is not available to those with poor credit records. 2. Just like today's money, gold has advantages over other kinds of goods. In particular, _______________. From the time of the ancient world, lacking today's means of transportation, its universal acceptability make it the medium of exchange in long-distance trade and among people from different cultures and countries. Even after 4,000years, since money was first invented, gold is still acceptable in any civilized society as money. Since everyone agrees it is valuable, it has universal purchasing power. (a) it can be used to purchase transportation (b) it has never lost its exchange value (c) it can be made various sizes for different values (d) it is prized for its ability to be used in jewelry 3. For every age group, ever interest, every specialty, and every taste there is a magazine. A magazine _______________. An issue of Foreign Policy is usually large enough to look like a paperback, but it is a journal. Other magazines are quite small and use much less paper than the average big-city daily newspaper. Although there are news magazines―such as Time, Newsweek, and The Economist―they are not daily but weekly publications that summarize the events of the previous week and offer commentary. (a) can be considered to share more with a newspaper than with a book (b) is neither a newspaper nor a book, but it my have characteristics of either one (c) should be regarded as a book rather than a newspaper in tit contents (4) sometimes contains more serous contents than a newspaper or a book 4. Dear Bill, Please review the enclosed resume of my nephew, John Wagner. John is an intelligent and ambitious young man whose college performance and initial work experience have been outstanding. His work with Grand Insurance should prove beneficial to you. Could you check around a bit to see _______________? Anytime I can return the favor, or assist you in further contacts, you know you can just call. I look forward to some good news. With regards, Tom, your friend (a) if there is a place for John in your company (b) if there is a good apartment available for his family (c) if he is eligible for a health insurance benefit (d) if he really wants to work in your company 5. While nonverbal symbols normally add to sound patterns, or language, _______________. When members of a football or basketball team hold their hands high in the air with the index fingers extended, the audience knows that the athletes are proud of their victory and consider themselves to be number one―the best team in the league. Many other gestures have meaning when used alone. People who have serious hearing problems, and cannot communicate through sound patterns, become unusually skillful in signing―using hand signals to indicate their meaning. They also become skillful in using eye contact and facial expression to add to signing. (a) by themselves they are insufficient for communication (b) they may also be used by themselves (c) they can also be used as offensive gestures (d) they have more flexibility than language 6. The seasons _______________. In spring, plants and trees sprout new leaves, flowers appear, birds migrate to warmer regions, and many animals emerge from hibernation. With summer, the lengthy hours of sunshine provide energy for photosynthesis and stimulate growth in plants and animals alike. In autumn, the final harvesting is done, many plants shed their leaves, birds migrate to warmer regions, and nearly all furry creatures grow new, thick coats. With winter, animals hibernate or construct warm, protected burrows; seeds have hard coats to keep out the cold; and buds are wrapped in wax as protection against ice. (a) influence our moods in various ways (b) are defined in many different ways (c) heavily affect what we eat and what we do (d) have a profound effect on plant and animal life 7. Although no single event could be blamed for greenhouse gases and resulting in global warming, _______________ in some parts of the world. In Brazil, for example, farmers were routinely encouraged by the government to burn their land in exchange for loans. In 1997, a record-breaking drought let to a dramatic increase in the need for loans, which resulted in a higher than usual incidence of these fires. The fires released greenhouse gases directly into the atmosphere and created smoke levels that threatened the environment and the surrounding human population; 30percent of nearby residents sought treatment for respiratory problems. (a) widespread deforestation through burning worsened the problem (b) increasing human activities are considered to have contributed to the problem (c) fossil fuel emissions were among the most serious cause (d) industrialization in developing countries was the single most important reason 8. In ancient times salt was so valuable that it was used for money. Even today in some parts of the world salt is one of the most prized commodities. One of the reasons is that _______________. Short-term deprivation can cause nausea and weakness. Long-term deprivation causes dehydration, a progressive drop in blood pressure, coma, and finally death, whereas excessive salt consumption can also be harmful and is known to contribute to high blood pressure. Salt is also used to cure animal hides and to remove ice and snow from pavements. (a) it has a property as a preservative (b) it is essential to the health of humans and animals (c) it is useful in almost every aspect of human lives (d) it can be exchanged for many other valuable goods 9. People change the nature of the human population by aborting defective or unwanted fetuses, by controlling when pregnancy occurs, and by planning limits on population size. But should they? Physicians can keep seriously ill patients alive indefinitely, using artificial respirators. machines that take over the control of the beating of the heart, and drugs to control blood pressure and consciousness. But should they? People are beginning to ask whether there comes a time when patients should be allowed to die. Citizens are claiming "patients' rights," insisting on being informed about medical procedures, and deciding how allocate health resources fairly. When they ask these questions and make these decisions, they are _______________. (a) very likely to violate some important medical laws (b) dealing with some of the most serious bioethical issues (c) becoming pioneers in some new scientific areas (d) facing the danger of self-contradiction 10. The Ministry of Justice announced yesterday that _______________ in Korea as early as in 2005. It is hoped that by doing so they could reduce the operational costs and introduce more flexible correctional programs for inmates. It will be exclusively established and run by the private organization Agape, which was set up by a Christian group. Agape will be responsible for the construction of the prison compound and the employment of jail officers, while the government will assist by providing about 5 billion won in aid annually to help the operations of the jail. (a) a private prison will be set up (b) a college for inmates will be founded (c) inmates will be allowed to have a job (d) a construction company will be established 11. An example of biofeedback training is that used for an intermittent condition called Raynaud's phenomenon, which is characterized by cold, "bloodless" fingers or toes. By monitoring finger or toe temperature, those with the ailment can learn to increase or decrease the blood flow, and thus the temperature of their digits. The same technique is used to prevent migraine headaches. Such headaches are largely the result of excess blood flow, which causes vessels in the brain to expand. when biofeedback training has been successful, the migraine suffer can_______________. (a) reduce the flow of blood to the brain (b) increase the blood pressure in other body parts (c) decrease the flow of blood to the hands (d) control the flow of blood in internal organs 12. Welcome to my FIXIT site, home improvement on the web. We are now in the middle of creating sections. Please keep in mind that as this site is just growing, we'll organize tips and articles _______________. For example, a window is on a wall so it'll be in the structural. Wall section; or a gas valve will be on a pipe, so it'll be in the Plumbing section; or installing an additional cable line has to do with wiring so it'll be in the Electrical section, etc. Thanks for your patience. (a) in order of importance (b) based on logical placement (c) according to your urgent needs (d) as our visitors requested 13. Play _________. They investigate and experiment with many of the things they see in order to find out what they are and how they work. Play helps them develop some understanding of abstract concepts. They learn how high "up" is by climbing a tree and how far "down" can be by peering from their perch. Often, because of enthusiasm and curiosity, children plunge headlong into new experiences, but they soon learn caution. They discover that the door on which they can swing can also pinch. All experiences--good and bad--add to each child's basic knowledged and wisdom. (a) requires children to concentrate intensely on a given occupation (b) provides children with a means for discovery and exploration (c) is not limited to some special forms of activities for children (d) may assume an important tole throughout a child's lifetime 14. A poem is _________. Novels, essays, and reports can be translated, though sometimes with difficulty. It is more difficult, perhaps impossible, to translate a poem adequately. A poem is not just a compilation of words; it is words put together to create sound patterns and certain rhythms that together produce a specific effect. The sound s rhythms are peculiar to the language, and each language has its special qualities. Poem are meant to be read aloud―that was their first use. To carry over the same, or even similar, sounds and rhythms into another language is very difficult. (a) translated and understood in several different ways (b) much harder to define than most other forms of literature (c) almost captive to the language in which it is written (d) perhaps more recognizable than other literary forms 15. Astronomy is based on the collection and analysis of light from objects that are not on Earth. If an object to be studied were on Earth you could walk up to it, pick it up, and play with it in any way you please. Astronomers have no such luxury. Astronomers cannot reach out and tilt a galaxy to get a different angle of view. Astronomers cannot watch the birth and death of a star because stars live a million up to a trillion times longer than humans. _______________, astronomers cannot control any object or phenomenon they observe. (a) In particular (b) In contrast (c) In short (d) In comparison 16. It has been estimated that people spend more time communicating than they spend in any other complex activity in life. Even so, communication is a word that most people have difficulty defining and talking about. The word communication nay be used to identify activities that do not involve people―for example, the word communication may be used to describe the ways that animals relate to each other. Similarly, it is often said that electronic devices communicate with each other. _________, communication usually refers to activities involving people. Thus, communication may be defined as the means through which people exchange feelings and ideas with one another. (a) Accordingly (b) In short (c) However (d) Therefore 17. Whether you're exploring the historic cultures of Europe, taking an exotic vacation in Asia or journeying across America, you can take advantage of special rates from Tulip Hotels and Inns around the world now through June 30,2003. In addition to great rates, select locations are offering complimentary benefits including room upgrades, fruit baskets, gifts and welcome drinks. For a listing of participating hotels or to make reservations, call1-800-333-1515 or contact your travel professional. Q. What is mainly advertised in the passage? (a) Restrictions to a promotional event (b) The special rates of Tulip Hotels and Inns (c) An easy way to reserve a room at Tulip Hotels (d) A way to save money for a trip to Europe 18. Most of us are taught to watch money, but not to value time. As a result, We may not even think about how much irreplaceable time we waste to save a few pennies. Is it worth to wander through a giant discount mart, searching for hangers, when the neighborhood hardware-store owner would point to them immediately? To wait for a takeout at the restaurant when delivery is available for a small tip? Rather than dismiss the idea with the words "I can't afford that," it may pay to think twice. Q. What is the main idea of the passage? (a) Saving money always takes time. (b) Money is the most important thing in our life (c) People often waste time to save a little money (d) Shopping at a discount market takes a lot of energy 19. Do not miss out on an excellent offer on this credit card! We offer a card bundled with amazing benefits, such as auto rental collision protection, $1,000,000worldwide travel accident insurance, and extended warranty for certain purchases of electronics. To take this offer, just respond by the date shown on your letter. Even if you have other credit card, the benefits of this Visa Platinum are hard to beat all with no annual fee. You've earned it, so don't let this offer pass you by! Q. What is the main purpose of this advertisement? (a) To explain various uses of a credit card (b) To send out the bill due on the date given in the letter (c) To promote the advantages of travel accident insurance (d) To urge a customer to take an offer of a new credit card 20. People might wonder whether exercise is safe for a pregnant woman. In fact, almost any form of exercise is safe when done the caution and not overdone. But many doctor advise against activities such as downhill skiing, rock climbing and other sports that could cause injury to mother or baby. It is unwise to start a new strenuous exercise routine during pregnancy depend on her own health and, to some extent, on how active she was before she became pregnant. Q. What is the main idea of the passage? (a) Exercise is good for most women. (b) Starting a new exercise needs caution. (c) Pregnancy is a factor in deciding what exercise to do. (d) A pregnant woman can exercise safely if she does so cautiously. 21. People often say:"Creativity runs in the family," or "I inherited this bad back," or "All the women in my family live past 80." It's been an issue for many people how they acquire their traits, from talents to ailments. Genes we inherit from our parents do indeed guide how the body develops and functions. But where we live and what we do, starting in the womb, also plays a large role in determining the outcome. Identical twins, for example, share the same genes, but develop unique personalities and skills based on environmental factors. Researchers are now finding connections between genes and human characteristics ranging from athletic ability to aging. But for the most part, the finding says that our genes are not our ultimate fate. Q. What is the main idea of the passage? (a) Genetic factors are crucial in forming individual characteristics. (b) Scientists have examined a vital relationship between genes and environment. (c) Human beings are a product of interactions between nature and nurture. (d) Environment necessarily changes the personalities of identical twins. 22. Sigmund Freud was one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. It is unlikely that there is anyone who has never heard of or used a Freudian idea. As a medical doctor, Freud was interested in charting how the human mind affected the body, particularly in the forms of mental illness, such as neurosis and hysteria, and in finding ways to cure those mental illnesses, However, Freud's interest was not only in these mental phenomena of humans. He was interested in exploring the relationship between mental functioning and certain basic structures of civilization. Freud believed that his theories about how the mind worked uncovered some basic truths about not only how an individual self is formed but also how culture and civilization operate. Q. What is the main idea of the passage? (a) Freud was a cultural critic as well as a medical doctor. (b) Freud had a big influence on our concept of civilization. (c) Freud was the founder of modern psychoanalysis (d) Freud's work was not rebutted by any critics. 23.Thank you for shopping at sale.com! Our return policy is easy: you may return any item from sale.com in original condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the product price! To return any item, please obtain an RMA number from our website www.sale.com/support.asp. To save time, you may use the supplied return label on the outside of your return. Thanks for shopping with us. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) Items sold on the Internet cannot be return without a receipt. (b) A full refund requires the return of the merchandise within 30 days of receipt. (c) The return label must be used for returning a product. (d) The website store sale.com opens 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 24.Ever since they came on the scene, trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless tories, songs, films and legends. A rugged charm sets them apart from more mundane means of transport and their ecological soundness is again in vogue. Trains pollute less, rarely suffer from weather delays and won't give you jet lag. Less expensive than flying, more comfortable than the bus, trains keep you relaxed and in touch with an ever-changing landscape. Not many people would mourn buses if they became obsolete, and even fewer entertain fond thoughts about airports, but children still count freight cars and wave as the train goes by. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) Train has been cited in many genres of art. (b) Traveling by train is safer than by plane. (c) A trip by plane is an energizing experience to many. (d) Traveling by bus is the best way to enjoy sightseeing. 25 Each day about 10 women go to the agency, but only two to three of them are put in the files. There are criteria for selection. First, you must be successful in your professional milieu. Second, you must know a foreign language. And third, you must meet a standard of European looks: blond with blue eyes, slender with long legs. Of the 2,000 women a year who get into the files, only 10 percent get married. Of the 200 who have married recently, one was lucky enough to become the wife of a millionaire. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) Two to three of those who go to the agency succeed in marrying. (b) About 10 percent of those who go to the agency succeed in marrying. (c) Only a limited number of applicants meet agency's standards. (d) At the rate of one per two hundred, those who go to the agency succeed in marrying. 26. Our entire line of products are the highest quality, brand new and direct from our factory, no "seconds," "irregulars" or "reconditioned" products! And because there is no "middle man," we can offer these products at up to 50% less than you would find in retail stores. So here at Down Home Outlet, you buy the same quality bedding items that you would find in the finer retail stores, all while saving time and money! Another benefit of shopping at Do주 Home Outlet is that we ship your order to you for free. Yes! you get FREE SHIPPING on you order, sent to you via Standard UPS shipping. We recognize that a satisfied customer is our best advertisement, so please share your Down Home Outlet experience with your friends and family. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the advertisement? (a) The items sold on the site are slightly irregular. (b) If you buy more than $200, you'll get free shipping. (c) The store sells items related so bedding. (d) The store achieves its discounts through buying large quantities. 27. In the United Sates in the mid-1980s the 500 largest industrial firms accounted for more than three fourths of the net income of all manufacturing companies. General Motors alone had nearly 7000,000 employees. The total assets of such large companies are so great that no one person could own more than a fraction. General Motors has nearly a million stockholders. International Business Machines (IBM) has about 750,000. Although these stockholders own the company, there is no practical way that such a great number of people could actually operate it on a day-to-day basis. Control of major corporations is sin the hands of salaried managers. Control over the managers is exercised by a board of directors elected by the stockholders at annual meetings. Q. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a party which controls or operates a corporation in the U.S? (a) Stockholders (b) Salaried manages (c) Board of directors (d) Federal or local governments 28. Because of Pasteur's patient methods, he was able to make many observations about germs. For example, germs cause meat and milk to spoil. They also cause many serious diseases. Pasteur was studying about the germs that cause rabies when Joseph meister became ill. In fact, Pasteur believed he had a cure for rabies, but he had never given it to a person before. At first, Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph, but his doctor said the child was dying. Pasteur gave Joseph a shot every day for ten days. Slowly, the child became better. Pasteur's vaccination cured him. During his life time, Pasteur studied germs and learned how they cause disease in animals and people. He developed vaccinations that prevent many of these illnesses. He also devised the process of pasteurization which stops food such as milk from spoiling. Q. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (a) Ten days after the vaccination, Joseph Meister became very sick. (b) Pasteurization is a kind of vaccine for rabies. (c) Germs can cause food to go bad. (d) Eating spoiled meat can develop a rabies in a person. 29. Dear Mr. wallace: This letter serves as confirmation of your reservation for a room in the Delaware University Residence Hall this June. The details of your reservation are as follows: Double Room for $80/night from June 14, 2003 till June 18, 2003. This rate includes linens and breakfast. Please review the details and contact our office at (515) 305-2500 if any changes are necessary. If you must cancel your reservation, we must receive notification at least 24 hours prior to your anticipated arrival. If timely notice is not received, your credit card will be charged for one night of accommodations. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest Q. Which of the following is correct according to the letter? (a) The reservation is made for 3 nights' stay (b) The letter is to notify the cancellation of a reservation. (c) Changes in the reservation are possible with additional charges. (d) 24 hours' prior notice is needed for the cancellation without penalty. 30. Facing the third consecutive year of drought, countries in central Asia are facing severe food shortages and devastated crops and livestock. The worst affected countries include Afghanistan, where years of civil strife and fresh waves of population displacements have added to the pain. Food supplies are also extremely scarce in Uzbekistan, where crop production has declined to nearly half the average output. Other affected countries in the area include Armenia, while Iraq, Iran and Jordan are also experiencing water shortages. Q. What has caused severe food shortages in central Asia? (a) Civil strife (b) Population displacement (c) A decrease in crop import (d) Three consecutive years of drought 31. The term "perfume" originated from "per fumum," a Latin term meaning "through the smoke." In ancient times, fragrant resins were burned as incense offerings to gods. That was the origin of perfume. Today, we understand perfume to be a solution containing 15% to 30% perfume oils and 70% to 85% alcohol. What happened to perfumes between the time of their origin and today? What is the secret? It is oil. The answer is oil-based perfumes. Since oil penetrates any porous material, oil-based perfumes penetrate the skin, causing the fragrance to stay. Alcohol is a drying agent, which evaporates from the most porous material within a short period of time. So the pleasant, sensuous scent of oil-based perfumes will linger longer. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) Perfume originated as an offering to gods in ancient times. (b) A perfume with a higher percentage of alcohol lasts longer. (c) Alcohol in perfume functions to enhance the odor of a perfume. (d) Perfume oils have been used on a global scale from the Roman period. 32. There are singular similarities between Edith Wharton and Henry James, who was a crucial influence on her artistic world. Like James, Wharton was descended from a wealthy, established family in New York society and saw firsthand the decline of this cultivated group and the rise of boorish, nouveau riche business families. This social transformation is the background of many of her novels. Also, like James, Wharton was concerned with the gulf separating social reality and the inner self. Often a sensitive character feels trapped by unfeeling characters or social forces. Wharton had personally experienced such entrapment as a young writer suffering a long nervous breakdown partly due to the conflict in her roles as writer and wife. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) Wharton and James were born in the same year. (b) Wharton despised the nouveau riche class as uncultivated. (c) Wharton was concerned with the gap between social reality and the inner self. (d) wharton's nervous breakdown left her unable to write 33.One of the central myths that many Americans entertain about the Revolutionary War is that victory over the British redcoats was quick and easy. In this nationalist version of history, a united, freedom-loving people rose up in righteous anger at the King's tyrannical actions, defeated the dull British soldiers, and established the United States of America. However, this version of history raises many problems. For one, if victory was so easy, why did it take eight and a half years for the Americans to win it? In fact, modern understanding of the Revolutionary War has been revised. Of the ten wars that Americans have fought, only the Civil War saw more American military deaths per 10,000 citizens, and, except for the Vietnam War, the Revolution was the longest war Americans ever fought. Q. Which of the following is correct according to the passage? (a) The Revolutionary War was won decisively. (b) The historical understanding of the American Revolution has been fixed. (c) The Vietnam War was the longest war that Americans went through. (d) The Revolutionary War invoked a nationwide consensus among Americans. 34. A study of several 17th-century smoking popes, including a number found in the garden of Shakespeare's home in England, has revealed traces of 'cannabis,' or marijuana, according to South African scientists. They analyzed the stems and bowls of 24 clay pipes and found traces of tobacco, suggestive evidence of cannabis, and mysteriously, two of the pipes showed signs of what looks like cocaine. The analysis was made after a South African scientist had a hunch that the reference to the "noted weed" in one of Shakespeare's sonnets may have been the bard's way of extolling the effects of cannabis. Q. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude in the passage above? (a) The author is convinced that Shakespeare used cannabis. (b) The author is sceptical of the suggestion that Shakespeare smoked cannabis. (c) The author is amused at the interesting suggestion about Shakespeare. (d) The author is upset about scientists' lack of respect for the great poet. 35. The early modern period witnessed the rise of a new and powerful merchant class across Europe. This book takes a comparative approach to the effect merchants and traders had on the urban history of market places―streets, squares and specific buildings―in some of the great commercial European cities between the 15th and 17th centuries. It looks at how in this period the transformations of designated commercial area were important enough to modify relationships throughout the entire urban context. Q. Which of the following is the best title of the book? (a) The History of the Market in Early Modern Britain (b) The world Market; Public Houses in Western Europe (c) The Crisis of Urban Surroundings in Early Modern Europe (d) The Market and the City; Urban Architecture in Early Modern Europe 36. Company recruitment interviews at my university are stressful for many seniors. When none of the firms offered a job to my friend, Lisa, I asked if she'd had any problems during her interviews. "They just seemed to ask hard questions," she said. "For example, most asked where I expected to be in five years." "And what did you say?" I pressed. "I sort of shrugged my shoulders and said, 'I don't know. Maybe Colorado."' Q. What can be inferred from the passage? (a) Lisa may be qualified for many jobs, but had no luck. (b) Lisa may not have answered the questions properly in job interviews. (c) Lisa and the writer were close to each other through the university years. (d) Lisa seems to have a good sense of humor. 37. The name of Florence Nightingale lives in the memory of the world by virtue of the lurid and heroic adventure of the Crimean War. Had she died as she nearly did upon her return to England, her reputation would hardly have been different; her legend would have come down to us almost as we know it today that gentle vision of female virtue which first took shape before the adoring eyes of the sick soldiers. However, the Crimean War year which made her a legend were scarcely more than a useful stepping-stone in her career. Indeed, her real life behan at the very moment when, in the popular imagination, it had ended. For most of her ninety years, she pushed for reform of hospital sanitation method and with that the profession of nursing stared to gain the respect it deserved. Q. What can be inferred about Florence Nightingale from the passage? (a) Her real achievement in nursing has overshadowed the legend about her. (b) She was very sick when she returned to England from the Crimean War. (c) She received an extensive education unlike other contemporary women of her age. (d) She advanced the study of nursing practices more than anybody else. 38. Many people have an illusion that doctors are godlike beings who are able to miraculously heal all diseases. (a) Moreover, doctors, like the rest of us, are merely human, far from being perfect. (b) Doctors, however, are just technicians, who have limited knowledge about our biology. (c) No one, with only six years of medical training, can completely understand the human body. (d) Nonetheless, when we are sick, we have to follow their advice if you want to get better. 39. Diamonds, which were probably formed millions of years ago in molten lava, have been found on all continents. (a) In about AD 600 diamonds were found in Borneo and are still mined there. (b) The rich fields of Brazil were discovered in the 1700s. (c) In the 19th century even richer diamond fields were found in South Africa. (d) About 20 percent of the world's diamond output is used for industrial purposes. 40. Animals have a wonderful sense of direction, which scientists are still unable to explain. (a) Cats and dogs do not have to be taught how to find their way home. (b) Birds travel thousands of miles form their winter to their summer homes and do not get lost. (c) The pacific salmon swims across the ocean to lay its eggs in the very stream in which it was born. (d) People are the greatest travelers of all although they get lost easily.w84

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama.

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama.

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama.

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama.

Two different types of haunted houses feature in two half hour segments combined to create a gripping hour of drama.

p-take 0305 Grammar 1. A: I don't feel like going out tonight, Tom. B: _________________. How about relaxing at home? (a) So do I (b) So am I (c) Neither do I (d) Neither am I 2. A: Did you hear about Mr. Kim's car accident last night? B: Yes, it ___________ on his way back home. (a) was occurred (b) has been occurring (c) had occurred (d) occurred 3. A : The interior decoration is awesome! B : Yes. The decorator certainly ____________ for style. (a) has an eye (b) have an eye (c) has the eyes (d) have eyes 4. A: What's the matter with you, Ricky? B: I _____________ my right wrist yesterday. (a) am spraining (b) sprain (c) sprained (d) have sprained 5. A: Do you happen to know a Miss Kayne? B: Um, the name doesn't ring ____________. (a) the bell (b) bells (c) bell (d) a bell 6. A: How about this tie for Father's Day? B: That's exactly _________ I had in mind. (a) whom (b) which (c) that (d) what 7. A: You look thirsty. ___________ I make some lemonade? B: That would be very nice, thank you. (a) Would (b) Will (c) Shall (d) Must 8. A : Honey, do you know where the other sock is? B : Maybe it's _________ the table. (a) under (b) in (c) down (d) beneath 9. A: Do you know what will become of our project team? B: Not yet, but I'll keep you _____________. (a) posted (b) posting (c) post (d) to post 10. A: Why do you look so tied up these days? B: I've been helping ___________ in the soup kitchen. (a) the poor (b) poors (c) poor (d) a poor 11. A: Have you made up your mind yet? B: Yes. I've decided _____________ my studies in Canada. (a) continuing (b) to continue (c) having continued (d) to have continued 12. A: My father bought me a new notebook computer for my birthday. B: Really? I wish I ___________ a rich father like yours. (a) had (b) have (c) have had (d) had to have 13. A: What's the difference between these two coffee makers? B: Well, this one is more difficult to use than _________. (a) others (b) the other (c) another (d) other 14. A: So, Eric decided to take part in the concert? B: Not exactly. His manager _____________ that he perform. (a) has insisted (b) was insisting (c) insisted (d) insists 15. A: We're looking for a new television set. B: What price range _____________? (a) do you have in mind (b) do you in mind have (c) you have in mind (d) have you in mind 16 A : How's your new boss, Rachel? B : Well, he's not easy __________ with. (a) talk (b) to talk (c) talking (d) to be talking 17. A: You look different, Willy. What did you do? B: I ____________ for my job interview. (a) had my hair cut (b) had cut my hair (c) had my hair to cut (d) had my hair cutting 18. A: Have you guys eaten the whole pizza? B: No, _________ still in the fridge. (a) two-third of it is (b) two-third of them are (c) two-thirds of it is (d) two-thirds of them are 19. A: I've never heard anybody _____________ ill of Jenny. B: Yeah, she is loved by all. (a) speak (b) to speak (c) spoken (d) was spoken 20. A: What are you looking for? B: My new bag. I _____________ have misplaced it. (a) must (b) should (c) shall (d) would 21. Mike's family _____________ their old house. (a) is to be outgrowing (b) has to outgrow (c) is outgrown (d) has outgrown 22. Had the announcement of the new position been made earlier, more people ____________ for the job. (a) had applied (b) would have applied (c) would apply (d) apply 23. Fortunately, _______________ was home when the house was on fire. (a) anyone (b) someone (c) none (d) nobody 24. You can choose _____________ product you like. (a) wherever (b) whenever (c) whichever (d) whoever 25. __________________, I cannot approve your proposal at all. (a) Frankly spoken (b) Frankly speaking (c) I speak frankly (d) I speaking frankly 26. ______________, she is one of my favorite movie stars. (a) No matter she is how old (b) No matter how old she is (c) However she is old (d) However old is she 27. Neither of them ____________ allowed to enter the scene. (a) is (b) are (c) has (d) have 28. Have ten copies of the conference material ____________ at least five minutes before the conference stars. (a) made (b) making (c) is to made (d) to be made 29. _________________ the company went bankrupt is known to everybody. (a) That (b) Whether (c) If (d) While 30. Even though he passed the exam, he made _____________ progress. (a) a few (b) few (c) a little (d) little 31. The teacher found _____________ to control her students without any punishment. (a) difficult (b) it difficult (c) to be difficult (d) it should be difficult 32. __________ to fix dinner, she went to a French restaurant. (a) Having decided not (b) Deciding not (c) Not decided (d) Having not decided 33. Climate scientists predict that temperatures will rise by as ______________ as 7 to 8 degrees. (a) much (b) many (c) less (d) little 34. No sooner ____________ than he asked me to give him a ride. (a) had Mr. Johnson seen me (b) Mr. Johnson had seen me (c) Mr. Johnson saw me (d) saw Mr. Johnson me 35. People under 18 ______________ vote. (a) are not entitled to (b) do not entitle to (c) are not entitled for (d) do not entitle for 36. The insurance policy is effective as ____________ May 2003. (a) by (b) at (c) to (d) of 37. The pharmacist's work differs from that of the ___________ in many ways. (a) chemist (b) chemist's (c) chemist's work (d) chemists' work 38. The doctor advised him _____________ any more. (a) not to drink (b) don't drink (c) of drinking (d) of not drinking 39. It seems that most of the employees _____________ for their work. (a) underpaid (b) were underpaid (c) will underpay (d) will have been underpaid 40. There is little, ________, hope of his recovery from the traffic accident. (a) if ever (b) if any (c) nevertheless (d) otherwise 41. (a) A: Can you help me with changing the light bulb? (b) B: I'm in the middle of doing something at the moment. (c) A: But it'll take only a little minutes. (d) B: Give me just a moment. 42. (a) A: Have you finished the calculus homework yet? (b) B: I do it before breakfast this morning. (c) A: Do you mind comparing the answers with me? (d) B: No, in fact I think that's a very good idea. 43. (a) A: My landlord isn't doing his job well. (b) B: What do you mean? (c) A: He always forgets to fix things. (d) B: Then you had better talk to him open. 44. (a) A : Whom are you going to ask to the prom? (b) B : I won't make up my mind yet. (c) A : Do you have someone particular in mind? (d) B : Not really. Why are you being so nosy? 45. (a) A : Honey, are you busy now? (b) B : Not really. Is there anything you want me to do? (c) A : Do you mind taking out the garbage? (d) B : Not at all. I'll do it for change. 46. (a) She was born in 1910 and become a nun at 18. (b) She spent many years to teach in Calcutta. (c) She founded the Missionaries of Charity to help the poor and the dying in Calcutta. (d) Her name is Mother Teresa and everybody still remembers her. 47. (a) These days, people prefer large supermarkets than small ones. (b) They have aisles and aisles of exotic products. (c) They also offer services such as film development and video rentals. (d) Customers not only buy things but also enjoy coffee and pizza. 48. (a) Let's suppose you are told by phone that someone precious to you has been injured in a car accident. (b) What do you think you will react to the news? (c) Some people may burst into tears right away. (d) Others may hold back their feelings until later. 49. (a) There is a widespread fear that the family is falling apart. (b) It is true that people used to believe the family is stable and unchanged all the time. (c) However, researchers have found that the family has always been changing. (d) Now is the time to change the notion of the family itself. 50. (a) In the hot summertime, a glass of lemonade is must. (b) I recommend you taste real lemonades, not cans of artificial flavors. (c) It is quite easy to make one by yourself. (d) Just squeeze lemons and sweeten them with syrup or sugar and enjoy. Vocabulary 1. A : Would you like to join us? There's a(n) __________ seat in the car. B : Could I? I'd love to. (a) enough (b) free (c) extra (d) special 2. A: It looks like he is quick at learning and understanding the subject. B: I agree. He's really ___________. (a) smart (b) outgoing (c) liberal (d) stubborn 3. A: How can we cross the road? I don't see any ____________ around here. B: Maybe we can use the underpass over there. (a) sidewalk (b) pavement (c) crossroads (d) crosswalk 4. A: I'm going to the grocery. Anything you want me to get you? B: Yes. Please get me a ____________ of bread. (a) loaf (b) bar (c) package (d) carton 5. A: It's so windy today. It almost blew my hat away. B: Yeah. It's such a ___________ day. (a) chilly (b) blustery (c) misty (d) muggy 6. A : Hey! What are you looking for? B : My car key. I must have ___________ it in my office. (a) made (b) left (c) turned (d) put 7. A: Why are we taking this road? B: Just to get there a little bit faster. It's a ___________. (a) shortcut (b) shortage (c) shortening (d) shorthand 8. A: Wow! I really like your dining table. B: Thanks. It was ____________ from my mother. (a) handed out (b) handed in (c) handed over (d) handed down 9. A: Oh, no. I spilled coffee on the carpet. B: Never mind. Here's a _____________. Wipe it up. (a) clothing (b) cloth (c) clothes (d) clot 10. A: Did anything new ____________ at the meeting? B: There was only Tom's proposal. (a) come through (b) come down (c) come by (d) come up 11. A : I've _________ for four classes. B : Did you get in them all? (a) registered (b) applied (c) enrolled (d) dropped 12. A: It's so unusual of you to be late for work this morning. B: Sorry about that. I had to make a ____________ to avoid street repairs. (a) deterrent (b) deviation (c) derivative (d) detour 13. A: Listen! I can't sleep in the same room as him. B: Me neither. He ____________ really loudly. (a) snores (b) burps (c) rumbles (d) yawns 14. A: Did you ____________ to get a loan from the bank? B: No, they just turned me down. I still don't know what went wrong. (a) manage (b) arrive (c) hope (d) compete 15. A: Could I _____________ out this book? B: Yes. Please fill out this form. (a) borrow (b) lend (c) check (d) extend 16. A : Where would you like to go this summer vacation? B : I would _________ a small island with lots of privacy. (a) imagine (b) dream (c) approve (d) wish 17. A: Excuse me. I'm looking for some cream cheese. B: Sure. Go to the _____________ section, madam. (a) cheesy (b) dairy (c) creamy (d) fatty 18. A: When shall we have Mary's _____________? B: Why don't we have it two weeks before the wedding? (a) bachelor party (b) bridal shower (c) pajama party (d) potluck dinner 19. A: My computer is almost 5 years old and breaks down constantly. B: Looks like you should get a new one. There's a winter sale ____________ in many stores right now. (a) occurring (b) rising (c) coming on (d) going on 20. A : I have to replace the faucets in my kitchen. B : Are you going to call a(n) ____________ or do it by yourself? (a) craftsman (b) engineer (c) mechanic (d) carpenter 21. A: Can I ask you for some help getting on to the Internet? I'm a(n) ___________. B: Sure. Actually, it's quite easy. (a) newbie (b) introvert (c) expert (d) freshmen 22. A: Why are you so late again today? B: The muffler of my car suddenly fell off and the car behind me almost hit it. Luckily he ____________ away just in time. (a) swayed (b) swerved (c) shuffled (d) strolled 23. A: Why don't we have something to drink? I'm thirsty. B: Me too. Let me check the ___________ to see what we have. (a) closet (b) fridge (c) wardrobe (d) drawer 24. A: Janie, how should we publicize our performance? B: Maybe we could ____________ posters. (a) put down (b) put out (c) put up (d) put away 25. A: It looks like Andy is involved in lots of different things, right? B: Absolutely, he's got a finger in every ______________. (a) cake (b) cookie (c) muffin (d) pie 26. There is a(n) _________ of paintings by Gogh at the National Gallery. (a) gallery (b) edition (c) exhibit (d) playing 27. After _________________ her bachelor's degree, Annie went on to a graduate school. (a) making (b) changing (c) receiving (d) trying 28. The federal government in the U.S. is made up of three branches: the _________, the judiciary, and the executive branch. (a) legitimacy (b) legionary (c) legislature (d) legation 29. Because I didn't know who was telling the truth, I felt totally _____________. (a) difficult (b) thrilled (c) enthusiastic (d) confused 30. The man ____________ the record of the 200-meter backstroke. (a) holds (b) considers (c) studies (d) bears 31. The reporter raised a whole ____________ of questions about the actions of the police during the demonstration. (a) host (b) pile (c) set (d) stack 32. _________ words requires reinforcement. (a) Revising (b) Writing (c) Explaining (d) Memorizing 33. It is believed that some cases of skin cancer are ultimately caused by ozone ____________. (a) puncture (b) hole (c) pit (d) opening 34. Only recently has science begun to probe the cultural and biological ____________ of exceptional children. (a) roots (b) counterparts (c) legitimacies (d) acknowledgements 35. The tenants are ____________ for any damages when they rent a house. (a) mandatory (b) compulsory (c) liable (d) exempt 36. Because the defendant's crime was serious, a _______________, the judge sentenced him to twenty years in prison. (a) felony (b) misdemeanour (c) testimony (d) verdict 37. The alarm clock didn't _____________, so he was late for his chemistry class. (a) run away (b) show off (c) take away (d) go off 38. One needs to slow down near the school _______________. (a) place (b) arena (c) space (d) zone 39. Faced with a looming crisis over North Korea's nuclear bomb program, South Korea has sent an _________to China. (a) engraver (b) entrepreneur (c) envoy (d) entomologist 40. With my legs ___________ as they were, I had to find a place to sit. (a) paining (b) soaring (c) aching (d) soothing 41. As the boat drifted closer and closer to the rocks, the people on the beach become increasingly _______________ about its safety. (a) cowardly (b) intrepid (c) apprehensive (d) eager 42. When it comes to business, Jonathan is as hard as ____________. (a) concrete (b) bone (c) nails (d) log 43. When you use a credit card, you receive a monthly _________ from the credit card company. (a) statement (b) loan (c) list (d) expense 44. Gang members are always ____________ their shoulders because they are afraid someone may hurt them. (a) covering up (b) looking over (c) working out (d) leaning on 45. Economists are divided about whether a new round of tax cuts will have much ______________ on the immediate problem. (a) conclusion (b) authority (c) impact (d) respect 46. Some scientists say that great ape culture is just the ____________ of the iceberg. (a) piece (b) peck (c) tip (d) tap 47. St. Moritz, whose streets are lined with luxury shops, is seeking to _______ visitors. (a) lure (b) lubricate (c) lurk (d) luster 48. The victims of the war suffered typical war _______________, including bullet, burn wounds, and complicating. (a) fatalities (b) traumas (c) casualties (d) defusion 49. Many of Catlin's portraits ________ Indians as stately. (a) regard (b) present (c) describe (d) approve 50 Today, I was awakened at dawn when the horses began _________________. (a) crowing (b) mooing (c) purring (d) neighing Reading comprehension 1. You may think that only adults need to exercise. However, this may not be true. According to doctors, you are never too young to exercise. They say even babies should be encouraged to be active from birth. It is argued, in fact, that they can develop their brains _______________. That is to say, early movement may be directly linked to higher learning and intelligence. Babies who do not work out regularly do not seem to develop as quickly as their counterpart. (a) with their parents' assistance (b) for special activities (c) through physical exercise (d) by interaction with others 2. A former couch potato has been changed into a macho guy. Kevin's transformation started about 6 months ago. His classmates used to make fun of him and even teachers advised him to _______________. working out and reduced calorie intake were a great help. Most of all, his willingness to get challenged worked wonderfully. His life has changed tremendously after the successful dieting. He is not only not being ridiculed for his size anymore, but actually gaining popularity among girls. (a) get in shape (b) study harder (c) eat nutritious food (d) meet more people 3. Cubism was largely the product of its age, although it was one of the most complete and radical revolutions since the Renaissance. The Cubist artists, such as Pablo Picasso, structured their works on a linear grid depicting both representational and abstract elements and fused a fragmented object with its surroundings, thus creating a sense of spatial ambiguity in their canvases. In fact, an ambiguity in their works _______________ in which complex changes seemed to dissolve old certainties. The suggestion of ambiguity in Cubist painting mirrors this new sense of doubt. (a) reflected the abstractness of nature (b) represented the fragmented structure (c) was the product of rigorous inner conflict (d) reflected the trends of the early twentieth century 4. _______________, a newspaper poll indicates. The soundings in Sunday's Observer showed that 50 percent of Britons now believe the House of Windsor will last another 20 years―down from 50 percent a year ago. And 25 percent believe the institution will not survive more than 10 years after the death of Queen Elizabeth, who is now 76. A longtime observer of the royal family, Robert Wilson, said: "The Golden Jubilee was undoubtedly overshadowed by the royal butler scandals. It's not surprising that this has all left a sour taste in the public mind." (a) British people believe that their royal family will last 20 years (b) the popularity of Britain's royal family has plummeted (c) The Golden Jubilee was celebrated by many British people (d) Many British people criticize the royal butler scandals 5. Here _______________. Lie on your back with legs bent at the knees. Place hands behind head, and interlock your fingers. Now, raising your upper body upward and forward, twist your torso to bring your right elbow over your left thing. Then repeat, this time bringing your left elbow over your right thing. Repeat five times. This exercise is called "twisting sit-ups." (a) are the benefits of exercise (b) is an instruction for a fitness exercise (c) are the requirements for effective workout (d) is the way to maximize your time and effort 6. The man sat alone by the empty swimming pool, watching the sun begining to set into the ocean. He sat for some time, thinking of the last meeting with his daughter. They had a serious fight at that time. Since then he had heard noting of her. Given the chance, he might tell her that he had not meant to hurt her. But then he would be a liar. He had _________________. (a) loved her so much (b) not fought with her (c) meant every word (d) begun to hear her voice 7. The fight attendants and the doctors were busy taking care of the sick people. The sudden impact made some passengers suffer badly. The plane circled for over an hour. The passengers begun to realize that ______________. A middle-age man begun to cry. At last the plane started to descend. People on board could see fire trucks speeding along the runway. (a) it was done perfectly under control (b) something must have gone wrong (c) the plane would land soon (d) the doctor was also sick 8. It is essential to protect the tropical rain forests before _______________. Rain forests only make up two percent of the world surface, but over half the world wild plants, animals, and insects live there. We ought to support organizations involved in rain forest conservation. (a) we have hurricanes due to sudden weather changes (b) the access to them is denied (c) we can travel these areas (d) they all disappear on earth 9. There are some words that have only one meaning. On the other hand, many worlds usually have more than one meaning. When you use a dictionary, you need to find the definition _______________. To find this out, you must check the part of speech of the word. Then go back to the sentence the word is used and see which definition is the correct one. (a) that fits the context (b) to which every meaning can be applied (c) which can manage various parts of speech (d) whichever would be probable 10. Especially in poor countries, smoking is one of the main causes of life-threatening diseases. Extremely poor people use tobacco to suppress their appetite. It is easy and cheap to stop the hunger pain by means of smoking. But the governments in such countries tend to ignore the problem. As a result, many street kids _______________. It is important to educate and help them to get out of the bad, sometimes fatal habit. (a) are malnourished and sickly (b) turn to a life of crime (c) are attracted to the tobacco industry (d) get addicted to smoking 11. When you travel abroad, you can enjoy the arts of many foreign countries. If you go to Greece, for example, you may see paintings from Greek myths. Even thoughyou may not be able to read any writing in such work, you can understand the stories depicted. Likewise, if you go to Italy, you can enjoy the opera without understanding a single Italian word. Through such experiences, we can say art _______________. (a) is an international language (b) can be studied anywhere (c) is a barometer of a country's culture (d) stimulates international relations 12. Phonak has developed the world's first digital microphone. Now the entire signal-processing path is digitized, form the microphone to the receiver. This technology allows for significantly improved frequency and dynamic range. The outcome, the Phonak Claro, is the top-of-the-line _______________ with three separate listening settings as well as noise reduction and custom-fitting models that all combine for your comfort and efficient communication. (a) digital microphone (b) cellular phone (c) receiver (d) hearing aid 13. In spite of fears of terrorism, travelers hit a record last year. However, they tended to stay closer to home, make shorter trips and spend less. France is still the most popular destination for international travelers. Asia and the Pacific are No. 2, taking the place of the United States. It is certain that travelers are _______________ these days. (a) investing more money and time (b) avoiding travel at all costs (c) regaining confidence in tourism (d) facing worse service 14. Most young women _______________. They decide to build their own castles and live happily ever after. When it comes to actually managing the money they make, however, there are too many girls in distress. Though they make more money than boys, they spend more money, too. It is because they do not get money lesson enough. (a) still need Prince Charming to rescue them (b) are much concerned about fairy tales (c) cannot depend on themselves any longer (d) do not wait for while knights any more 15. S. Freud firmly believed that psychological problems result from a person's unconsciousness. He determined to guide the patient through several years of sessions to explore the patient's unconscious motives. One advantage of this is that the patient can get insight into his or her problems. _______________, a clear drawback is the lengthy, therefore, expensive process. (a) As a result (b) For example (c) However (d) As a matter of fact 16. The increased attractiveness of railroads is attributable both to improvements in passenger rail service and to the realization that no more highways are likely to be built in crowded urban areas like metropolitan New York. Over the last 20 years, office growth in the suburbs has become an increasingly important part of the economy. _______________, the problem is that sprawl has produced crawl and the crowding has spread to the periphery of the region. (a) But (b) Indeed (c) Accordingly (d) Consequently 17. Eight backpacking American ski mountaineers on helicopter tours of the Selkirt Mountains of western Canada were buried and killed by an avalanche. Two others were injured. The slide of ice and snow occurred Tuesday near the Durand Glacier where the sk