İngilizce testi (3)

**Başak** · 11.07.08, 10:13

101-While baseball is the most popular sport in America, …………. .
A)every team consists of 9 players, each with his own responsibility
B)it is rarely, if ever, played in most other countries
C)meanwhile, football is becoming increasingly popular
D)there are countless leagues for people of all ages
E)newspapers and sports magazines report results and records in great detail

102-….., though, surprisingly, pigs are cleverer than either.
A)Cats are more intelligent than dogs
B)As pork is prohibited by Jewish law
C)The farmer raises chickens and plants
D)Kim has a very clever puppy
E) Both cows and sheep provide milk

103-Everyone assumed the sailor had drowned at sea, ……………. .
A)which was quite a shame, since he had never learnt to swim very well
B)although his wife decided to remarry within a year of the accident
C)so they were pleasantly surprised when they learnt he had been rescued
D)until the coast guard confirmed the loss of all men from the small beat
E)although he probably would, have lived, had he been wearing a life jacket

104-………, but as it wasn't very cold, it melted as soon as it hit the ground.
A)A blizzard left up to three feet of snow in parts of Austria
B)The plane crashed into the mountain at the speed of sound
C)The child dropped his ice-cream onto the kitchen floor
D)It was snowing very heavily when I woke up this morning
E)Astronomers watched the meteor as it entered the atmosphere

105- …………, we managed to get to the top though.
A)The building was only two floors high
B)We walked up the gentle slope of the hill
C)The cat was frightened and ran up the tree
D)The Eiffel Tower has a wonderfully fast lift
E)It was a hot day and the mountain was high

106-……….., whereas in America, they are actually quite cheap.
A)I don't remember what cigarettes cost in India
B)In Europe, taxes make the price of petrol very high
C)Pineapples are extremely expensive in Turkey
D)It costs a lot of money to use the Internet in Hungary
E)Bottles of beer cost practically nothing in Bulgaria

107-I haven't seen Jack since 1979, ……………. .
A)while we've met occasionally in recent months
B)which explains why we have remained so close
C)because of the fact that he lives only two miles away
D)so I recognised him instantly at our class reunion
E)when we were students at secondary school together

108-………..because it was so windy and noisy.
A)Hurricanes are capable of causing a lot of damage
B)The storm caused high winds and a lot of rain
C)The village was generally quiet and peaceful
D)I had great difficulty staying asleep last night
E)Visibility was very low during the blizzard

109-Our flight was delayed by several hours; …………… .
A)however. we managed to leave a bit early
B)otherwise. we had a great time on holiday
C)in case we bought a few magazines at the airport
D)moreover, the hotel was incredibly comfortable
E)because even a bus would have been quicker

110-I eventually managed to find the office, ………… .
A)but not until after I'd got lost several times
B)so I had been bolting for over an hour
C)that was easy and didn't take very long
D)since it wasn't clearly marked on the map I had
E)according to the directions I had given him

111-……………, since I don't understand it myself.
A)I tried to help my sister with her homework
B)I've been going to English classes
C)It's difficult for me to do these sums
D)The teacher didn't show us how he got the formula
E)I can't explain the situation to you

112- I thought it was impossible for me to learn a foreign language………… .
A)except that I could master a language completely different from my own
B)no matter how bad I was at languages when I was at school
C)until I lived for six months in a place where no one spoke my mother tongue
D)especially when I consider how much vocabulary I need to learn
E)unless I go and live in the country where the language is spoken

113-………., but he'll eat anything you put in front of him.

A)Paul doesn't care what you serve
B)We usually feed the dog mince
C)Red wine doesn't go well with fish
D)Dave is practically dying of hunger
E)My niece has always been a strict vegetarian

114-Unless the number of orders increases, ……….. .
A)the recession is getting much worse
B)this has been our worst year so far
C)the sales manager is getting worried
D)the entire factory has closed down
E)some of us may soon become unemployed

115-………, in case you have to stay there overnight?
A)Have you booked the hotel for a fortnight
B)Please give me a call when you arrive
C)I'm not sure which hotel you should book
D)Why don't you take a change of clothes
E)Can you tell me what time you'll be back

116-What I don't like about Mondays……….. .
A)have to work hard on the first day of the week
B)is the fact that I'm always tired
C)I really enjoy the weekends though
D)it's no wonder I love it when Friday comes
E)some of the clients come regularly once a week

117-…………, so we were shocked to learn that they had lost.
A)No one really thought they had much of a chance anyway
B)The match had been cancelled because of bad weather
C)Everyone had expected the team to have an easy victory
D)Our team was losing by three goals when we turned off the TV
E)Their opponent was ranked number one in the league

118-Evcn though I’ve never tried bungee jumping
A)I can imagine how terrifying it must be
B)I couldn't wait when I had the opportunity
C)I'm not a big fan of dangerous sports
D)I still remember how frightened I was at first
E)I was brave enough to Join my friends for a trial

119-As there was no work in his home town for someone with his qualifications, ………… .
A)he had got his degree from the most respected university in the country
B)which meant that he had to remain unemployed, or take a boring job with low pay
C)his mother would miss him if he moved away though
D)it was only a small town with no industry at all
E)he moved to a place where there were more opportunities

120-……, but I won't, of course, if you don't want me to.
A)I don't think I will be home by 6 o'clock
B)I'd love to repaint the living room
C)I haven't made any plans for today
D)I certainly wouldn't tell anyone that
E)I am deeply concerned about the environment

121-……….., provided that my parents agree.
A)I've booked the tickets for the play on Friday
B)I'm really pleased that you're coming to dinner
C)My whole family is full of admiration for you
D)I'll be going to England to do a summer course
E)My brothers and sisters are always arguing

122-As long as you're enjoying your job, ……… .
A)it really doesn't matter how much money you make
B)you should have tried moving to another city for a change
C)it was rewarding both emotionally and financially
D)you didn't keep yourself in good physical health though
E)so many people are unable to achieve real happiness

123- Had I not seen it with my own eyes, …………. .
A)I thought I should have my eyes checked
B)you can't imagine how everything happened so suddenly
C)I promise there was nothing really worth seeing
D)I might not have missed such an interesting story
E)I would have considered it impossible to believe

124-Although she's not very good at writing letters, ………… .
A)I have no idea where she's living nowadays
B)we haven't been in contact since about 1990
C)we've managed to keep in touch for over ten years
D)I never have much to say to her on the phone either
E)she has to pay large telephone bills every month

125-……………; however, hardly any of them stayed until the end.
A)There weren't many students in the class
B)Quite a few people attended the meeting
C)The topic of the lecture was not very interesting
D)My wife and I went to the opera last week
E)The ending of the film was disappointing

126-What her born admire most about her…………. .
A)she is so beautifully dressed at all times
B)most of us wish we were a bit like her
C)I wish she would boast about herself less
D)is the way she is always so organised
E)haven't prevented her from coming to work late

127-………….., but despite that, I think I should.
A)I don't feel like going to my language class this evening
B)I asked her why she hadn't told me about her problem in advance
C)1 think you ought to visit your parents more often
D)I don't expect that tomorrow’s exam is going to be very hard
E)I know I shouldn't have been so rude to the customer

128-Although he loved her, he said he wouldn't he able to marry her ……………. .
A)so they set the date for the second week in June
B)until he was earning enough money to support them both
C)and it was one of the nicest weddings anyone had ever seen
D)when he had a better salary and could support her in style
E)since he was making good money and thought it was time to start a family

129-He has lived in China for five years and claims to be fascinated by the country and culture, ……… .
A)which he speaks like a native
B)yet he speaks not a word of the language
C)that he has never lived anywhere else for so long before in his life
D)so he has never made an attempt to learn their history
E)in order to make a thorough study of the language

130-………..; on the other hand, it offers very low leisure facilities.
A)There is nothing to do on the school premises, except for attending lectures
B)Socially and academically, it has the worst reputation of any British university
C)Having such a superb academic reputation in the country
D)The materialism of the 1990s is very dull compared with the idealism of the '608
E)Academically, it is supposed to be one of the best universities in England
131-…………that he was persuaded to get a job.
A)As his new book was reviewed very favourably
B)When, after years of trying, he finally achieved success as an author
C)It was only after his three books failed to secure him any income
D)Though he had lived happily enough on welfare for ten years
E)Having written his best and most popular book for years

132-In the event of rain during tomorrow's celebrations, …………… .
A)we will just have to change our plans and do something indoors
B)as there is always a chance of severe flooding if it does
C)after we had made such elaborate plans it was really a disappointment
D)we knew that the weather forecast had predicted it would be sunny
E) everyone has brought their umbrellas along just in case

133-The two great boxers, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson are not contemporaries, ……….. .
A)that is, they both became very famous in the same country
B)whenever they met, their match used to be watched by the millions the world over
C)although he is getting too old to ever be champion again
D)the former was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time
E)but many believe that the latter could never have beaten the former in his prime

134-The hotel was awful not simply because it was miles from the beach and town, …………… .
A) moreover there was a good night club there
B) and besides it was the perfect place to relax
C) nevertheless there were no other guests
D) but also because there was nothing to do at night
E) there weren't many activities for the entire family

135-………, the company was going through hard times and couldn't afford to pay any more.
A)Because he has been a model worker for the past two years
B)Although his boss agreed that he deserved a higher salary
C)While the present economic situation is unfavourable
D)However much the boss might oppose increasing anyone's salary
E) As a result of increased sales leading to one of the best financial years ever

136-Having only recently completed his university education, ……….. .
A)there were only poorly-paying jobs available
B)the company could not offer anything very attractive
C)he could hardly expect to get a top-paying job right away
D)the bank was still after him to pay back his student loans
E)he is sure to get a first-class honours degree

137-As the journey to Ankara is quite long, …………… .
A)I want to make sure we leave early
B)we have to drive for seven hours
C)stopping overnight won't be necessary
D)we would be there sooner than we'd expected
E)we'll take turns at the wheel, though

138-……..until the manager rang me yesterday with the good news.
A)I have always been nervous about job interviews
B)I was not sure whether I would get the job
C)Though the interview went well. I don't know if I'll be employed
D)I've heard that the date of my interview has been changed
E)I’m certain l did very well at the interview yesterday

139-……., which is the capital city and cultural centre.
A)Quito is situated high in the Andes Mountains
B)Tourists to Hungary usually go to Budapest
C)The London Underground is very expensive
D)There are several minority groups scattered all over the country
E)Apparently. Paris is most beautiful in the spring

140-Many educated people in my developing countries used to learn Russian………….. ..
A)which has the longest border of all the countries on the Earth
B)where education was highly centralised during the Soviet period
C)because a lot of doctors receive their training there
D)believing that they will be able to complete their education abroad
E) so that they could further their education in the Soviet Union

141-You should not have decided on the date for your holiday……… .
A)so you can take it then because we won't be too busy
B)even though you have a date with her next Friday
C)without talking to your manager about it first
D)thus you may not be able to find tickets in the busy season
E)before you make sure that there are tickets available

142-Ceila seems to be quite happy in her job……….. .
A)when she got it after spending a whole year trying to find one
B)ever since she started working there three months ago
C)however she has developed good relationships with her colleagues
D)even though everyone thinks she could do better elsewhere
E)in spite of the good pay and two three-week paid holidays a year

143-I don't know how my brother managed to get up early on Monday morning…………. .
A)if he didn't stay out until well after midnight
B)after spending most of the previous night out with his friends
C)owing to his healthy life style and good eating habits
D)as he is already in the habit of going to bed late even on weekdays.
E)when he spends such hectic weekends in discos or bars

144-…………., neither of which was very appropriate for my qualifications.
A)Both children looked at me gratefully
B)I couldn't have bought the car without the money my parents gave me
C)There were several companies which I could apply to
D)Both Sally and Nancy have invited me to their parties
E)I had two job offers upon graduation
145-They haven't decided yet………… .
A)that two employees had been dismissed for misconduct
B)and he is one of the best directors we have had so far
C)whether to open the office on Christmas Eve
D)when is the next meeting going to be held
E)nor have l been able to understand what's going on
146-……………..that we should have brought a present.
A)My parents celebrated their fiftieth anniversary last week
B)We thought that it would be a rather informal party
C)It would have been better if we had planned
D)When we saw that everyone else had brought something
E)It was not until we arrived that we realised

147-………., my mark was not as good as I had hoped.
A)Since I've, done so well on the exam
B)While the exam was very difficult
C)As l was expecting the exam to be a lot more difficult
D)Although I managed to pass the exam
E)Not only was it disappointing for me

148-Since trekking around the Himalayas three years ago, ………… .
A)the spiritual values he encountered there changed his life
B)he has wanted nothing so much as to go back there
C)it was one of the greatest experiences of his life
D)he had never seen such beautiful scenery or met such friendly people
E)the best thing is coming back and telling all his friends about his experiences

149-While the best time to visit India is in the winter, when the weather is at its best, …………. .
A)longer trips are always better than shorter ones
B)the monsoon generally lasts from mid-June to mid-September
C)it can be inconvenient for families with school-age children
D)you should be sure to see the holy city of Benares
E)there are many temples dedicated to the elephant-headed god, Ganesh

150-……….., we could tell there was going to be trouble.
A)As soon as he learns how badly he was cheated
B)No matter what the problem that disturbs him is
C)if only he had stopped treating others so rudely all the time
D)Just by the way he walked into the room looking angry and distressed
E)There was nothing to do but leave as soon as possible

151-Considering that you have never had any formal training as a computer programmer, ……… .
A)you show a remarkable amount of ability
B)so that you can do the job as well as anyone else in the office
C)which is the way everyone always did it until recently
D)you will have finished the course by early next year
E)you should have achieved a lot more by now

152-……….., even though it was not the sort of day we had hoped for.
A)We were forced to cancel our trip
B)We had been looking forward to our trip for so long
C)We were all eager to go hiking anyway
D)Our car wouldn't start and we had to call a mechanic
E)My father was unhappy about the weather

153-………..; on the other hand, he can be quite helpful to me at times.
A)Jerry is always helping his mother in the kitchen
B)If you ever need something done, ask Ferdinand
C)Mark seems to know how to manage every Job in the office
D)I'm not very pleased to be working with Max
E)!n contrast, he's a great contribution to the team

154-Because there has never been a better time than the present, ……………. .

A)at which every sort of investment appears to be very profitable
B)you should take advantage of the opportunity before it is too late
C)and you have chosen an unusual area to invest in
D)I vividly remember the post-war period, when people were in great poverty
E)it is still necessary to make a thorough investigation beforehand

155-…………, I have no option but to terminate your contract.

A)Because everything you have done has exceeded our expectations
B)Since you have ignored repeated warnings about the poor quality of your work
C)Even though you did not do very well on the last project
D)The reason why you are late for work every morning
E)Unless you attempted harder to solve your problems with the rest of the staff

156-Even though I wasn't really enjoying that book, …… .

A)I can recommend it without reservation
B)I'll lend It to you If you'd like to read it
C)I thought it was pointless and sentimental
D)which was about a boring woman and her job
E)It was irritating to find half the pages missing

157-……….., surfing can be as safe as any other sport.

A)Provided you are careful not to go out in waves too big for you
B)As going out in big waves can sometimes be hard to resist
C)Although very few people are actually killed in surfing accidents every year
D)When you forget to take the proper safety precautions
E)Because of the fun you can have doing It

158-……….there had been rumours about it for months.

A)When the public sees the stories about the scandal in tomorrow's papers
B)As the truth will be printed in the newspapers anyway
C)Only if everyone told the truth about what really happened
D)By the time the whole story came out in the press
E)Everybody wishes someone would tell the truth

159-…….., so my Dad wasn't very pleased with it.

A)I didn't enjoy the film last night as much as I'd expected
B)The neighbour's dog dug up several of our flowerbeds
C)I'm afraid my friends will be a bit noisy tonight
D)Mum cooked a marvellous dinner last night
E)My brother may have failed his final exams

160-When people are contemplating a big step in life. like buying a house, ……… .
A)prices have gone up rather steeply in the last year
B)they were not entirely sure that they could afford it
C)they should be sure that it Is what they really want
D)it may otherwise be very difficult to break their promise
E)and they might want a new car as well

161-……….., Joseph Conrad was, and still is, one of the most famous English writers.
A)Although his tales of seafaring life depicted the concerns of all people
B)Because English remained a second language to him all his life
C)Having received British citizenship after 16 years in the British merchant navy
D)As his visit to Africa provided him with the seed of his most famous story. 'Heart of Darkness'
E)In spite of being a Polish seaman who only learnt English later in life

162-Unless people who have had a heart attack stop smoking, …………. .
A)it's only then that they realise how bad smoking is
B)there is a good chance that they will have another one
C)they want to reduce the chances of having a second one
D)they should have given it up years before anyway
E)they can count themselves lucky that they survived It

163- Everyone agreed that he had been a terrible Prime Minister; ………… .
A)on the other hand, he was one of the most corrupt politicians in the country
B)however bad his term in office had been
C)nonetheless, he lost the next election by a large vote
D)moreover, he had a terrific reputation for honesty and efficiency
E)furthermore, he was so corrupt that no one trusted the government any more

164-Carlos hadn't even heard of baseball until he moved to the States at 15, …….. .
A)as he lived only a few miles from a professional stadium
B)and there he finally got to see the players he'd read about
C)although he grew up playing the game with his friends
D)but within a year, he was among the best players of his school
E)yet he had seen hundreds of games on his uncle's television

165-Considering that you have never had any formal training as a computer programmer, ……….. .
A)you show a remarkable amount of ability
B)so that you can do the job as well as anyone else in the office
C)which is the way everyone always did it until recently
D)you will have finished the course by early next year
E)you can probably recommend a suitable software for my aim

166-If more people had bought his first novel, ………. .
A)it hadn't been properly publicised, according to some critics
B)he gave up writing as a career and found a steady job
C)the competition from more established novelists was too keen for him
D)he might have been encouraged to continue writing
E)he keeps trying anyway in spite of his economic hardship

167-Rotterdam has few old buildings, ………… .
A)including the brand new bridge over the new harbour
B)because the city was nearly destroyed in World War II
C)as the city will be rebuilt in the next couple of years
D)unlike Brasilia, which was almost totally rebuilt in the 1970s
E)since Amsterdam was established in the Middle Ages

168-………..since he died before he could write the final chapter.
A) He always preferred the quiet of the shed in his garden
B)It was the best thing he had ever written
C)We will never know how the story ends
D)The book could have sold out as soon as it was published
E)There was nothing particularly inspiring about the technique

169-Because of the poor sanitation during the Middle Ages, ………… .
A)skin diseases have since become much less common
B)boiling all drinking water is one precaution against the disease
C)some people tried to be clean, but most were very dirty
D)typhoid epidemics are common in developing countries
E)many people died from infectious diseases, such as cholera

170-In view of the fact that he had just recovered from tuberculosis, ……… .
A)he had been left very weak by the disease
B)it hasn't been a very severe attack anyway
C)and also he was not naturally very strong
D)he performed surprisingly well in the race
E)he appears to be extremely cheerful

171-Whatever the final result, ......…… .
A)we can be proud that we have done our best
B)it is a shame that we lost after playing so well
C)there is a good chance that we might win
D)both sides play so well that it is difficult to predict
E)we'll either win the match or lose it by a small margin

172-…………, he had been unemployed for many months.
A)Before he found a job as an engineer
B)As he has finally managed to get a job interview
C)Although the company he worked for went bankrupt
D)As soon as he'd heard about the result of the interview
E)During the entire time he worked as an accountant

173-We can always start our journey without him……… .
A)even if the car hadn't suddenly stopped working
B)as he' has been looking forward to it for a long time
C)whereas he is usually late anyway
D)so making a new plan didn't prove too difficult
E)if he is late again after all our warnings

174-Having searched everywhere in the house for her lost bracelet, ………….. .
A)she finally remembered that she had left it at her friend's
B)her father had given it to her for her birthday
C)there was a possibility that her sister might have borrowed it
D)it was a really nice silver bracelet, hand-made in India
E)it had somehow got stuck down the back of the sofa

175-………, and he should also be considerate of his co-workers.

A)There was a man who worked here last year who was always late for work
B)People should always phone in 'and let the boss know if they are sick
C)Because a lot of people must work together in a confined area
D)A good employee should always be punctual
E)An employee who expects others to do his work can be very unpleasant

176-Even though there is no way to know what the future will bring, …………. .
A)it's been interpreted by many as an unforeseen disaster
B)no one can even be sure of what will happen tomorrow
C)making predictions can sometimes cause frustration as well
D)we can protect ourselves from disasters by taking certain precautions
E)fortune tellers actually make up all their predictions

177-You can only practise as a doctor……… .
A)whereas you have completed your medical studies
B)after you have completed your studies and served your internship
C)if you hadn't quit medical school for the sake of acting
D)although you have been studying for years now
E)indeed it takes years and years of study and, lots of energy

178-……….., considering the poor workmanship and the inferior materials used.
A)There has been a church on the site since the 9th century
B)Susie's genuine Ming vase fetched less than expected
C)Buckingham Palace was rebuilt in 1703
D)The new bridge will connect Zealand with the Danish mainland
E.)It is hardly surprising that the building collapsed

179-………., the US Declaration of Independence has served as a model for many later documents.
A)Once the Declaration had been adopted
B)Representatives from each of the original 13 colonies
C)Signed on 4 July, 1776
D)When the colonies fought a War of Independence
E)Even before the French Revolution

180-………, labour-intensive industries are more practical than capital-intensive ones.
A)Since Bangladesh is a poor country with a large population
B)Bangladesh, most of which is at low elevations
C)Though there is no shortage of labour in a country like Bangladesh
D)While the country is Inhabited almost entirely by people who speak the Bengali language
E)As the extensive river systems were fundamental to the nation's economy

181-Dissatisfied with the quality of' the education he was getting, ……….. .
A)the college was obviously not a very good one
B)he decided to transfer to a better college
C)if only he had listened to his parents and gone to a better college
D)there were plenty of other colleges around to choose from
E)but it was the best that was offered in such a small town

182-…………unless all sides strictly obey the conditions.
A)The new peace plan will certainly succeed
B)The talks would not have been a success
C)One of the groups boycotted the talks and another left in disgust
D)There is no chance of the peace plan succeeding
E)There do not seem to be any problems with the new plan

183-…………, but by the time the first snow fell, she couldn't fit into any of them.
A)Janice has decided to buy an expensive leather and fur Jacket
B)Melanie bought tons of new winter clothes at the sales in May
C)Annette rented three post-office boxes for her business ventures
D)Lucy picked up a second-hand encyclopaedia at the library sale
E)Maggie's father owned three holiday houses near the ski resort

184-……….until people realise that public transport is much more efficient than travelling by car.
A)Traffic problems will continue to get worse
B)Nowadays commuters have to sit in traffic Jams for hours
C)In spite of all the new roads, traffic problems have not improved
D)No one could go anywhere since the traffic was barely moving
E)We're living in an age of car mania

185-Though I was ultimately unsuccessful, at least, I met a lot of interesting people…………. .
A)when tens or hundreds apply for a single position
B)that I didn't know unemployment was so widespread
C)which may soon leave me short of money
D)while I was looking for a job
E)were waiting for interviews as well

186-She decided not to have any lunch………… .
A)while sitting there, swallowing the sandwiches she'd brought from home
B)skipping meals, however, is not advised by dieticians
C)as she wanted to have a big appetite for the special dinner
D)though she was supposed to be dieting very strictly
E)when she has a lot of customers to deal with

187-The main reason that so many people want to emigrate to Britain is………. .

A)since the end of the British Empire
B)when they were actively recruited during the labour shortage in the 19505
C)as they sometimes encounter racism and discrimination
D)that some even left the opportunities in their own countries behind
E)to take advantage of the economic opportunities available there

188-While there are a number of good reasons for studying a foreign language, ………… .

A)many companies want their employees to speak a second language
B)few working people can find the time to study one properly
C)everyone should try their best to learn at least one foreign language
D)people who can't speak a second language are at a disadvantage
E)the most successful students tend to be the ones who want to communicate most

189-………., many people like living in London regardless of the weather.

A)Because of all the cultural activities available
B)Since it's wet and gloomy for most of the time
C)Unless they were satisfied with the standard of living there
D)Had they lived in the country for a long time
E)Rarely does one encounter a city so brimming with cultural activities

190-As soon as I walked into the room, ………… .
A)I could sense that they had been arguing
B)people were behaving very strangely
C)she turns around and walks back out of the door
D)for there was a certain atmosphere that was unmistakable
E)it's the special feeling I have always associated with the place

191-………..grew into a nation-wide campaign.
A)If only they had publicised their organisation better
B)In the absence of any real competitors
C)What started as a neighbourhood initiative
D)Even in these difficult circumstances they persevered with their project
E)Because they enlisted a professional publicity company

192-There is the possibility of strike action………… .
A)otherwise the workers would not have any money
B)if the management rejects the pay rise suggested by the union
C)thanks to the success of the negotiations between shareholders and the board
D)if they hadn't worked so hard during the previous month
E)ever since the management made some of the workers redundant

193-Once you've tried my mother's spaghetti, ………….. .
A)you'll never want to eat anyone else's
B)it's rude to eat off other people's plates
C)she has a secret recipe for tomato sauce
D)it is common around here to make your own pasta
E)I'm glad you have really loved its taste

194-As soon as the building work is completed, ………. .
A)the owners moved in immediately
B)the builders would have left
C)it has been more than seven months
D)they'll call in the electricians
E)the flats have been purchased

195-………….., but they used to be in deadly rivalry.
A)Americans and Russians bitterly disagree on several issues
B)The USA and the Soviet Union were engaged in the Cold War for decades
C)Everyone was surprised when the two former political enemies decided to negotiate
D)It's hoped that the United Nations will be able to solve some of the world's worst problems
E)The Americans and the Russians co-operate on many space projects today

196-Mike replaced his old Ford with a brand-new Honda, …………… .
A)even though his present one keeps breaking down all the time
B)when he inherited a large sum of money from his grandfather
C)if it breaks down again creating such an awkward situation
D)but no one believes that he can afford
E)until he finds a new job with a better salary

197-........ it is important to know which foods contain the proper nutrients.
A)Unless you want to remain healthy
B)Despite the fact that many young people Buffer from eating disorders
C)Because people who don’t smoke and exercise regularly tend to live longer
D)Although it is possible to be perfectly healthy as a vegetarian
E)A poor diet can lead to serious health problems

198-………….as long as he stayed out of trouble and did community service.
A)He has never been a well-respected member of society
B)Everybody knows how hard he tried to be a good citizen
C)He is known to be a good husband and father
D)The judge told him he would not have to go to jail
E)He promises that he will not get into trouble again

199-Unless new ways are found to process and dispose of sewage, ……….. .
A)obviously not enough has been done up to now
B)there' is a better way to handle the problem
C)water pollution will continue to grow worse
D)and so6n the rivers will be teeming with fish again
E)there may have been severe damage to marine life

200-………, the management fired them all and hired new ones.
A)If the management and the union couldn't reach an agreement
B)Had the staff not performed their duties effectively
C)When the Air Traffic Controllers went out on strike
D)As there are a lot of potential workers about to graduate from university
E)Should they be late for work three days in a row

201-My uncle is a very unpleasant person, …………… .
A)as his wife was one of the sweetest people I have ever met
B)so no one seems eager to invite him to the family reunion
C)that the whole family feel obliged to visit him in the hospital
D)than anyone else in the family, as far as I know
E)though no one could ever remember him having any friends

202- While few people have ever seen one, ………… .
A)they will never forget their first encounter with a shark
B)nearly everyone knows what a polar bear looks like
C)it is, therefore, unlikely that UFOs actually exist
D)many other people live in snow for most of the year
E)not many people would recognise a pelican though

203-…….......in order not to lose our way, it was obvious we would have to hire a guide.
A)We had to spend a lot of extra money
B)Because it had seemed so interesting to everyone in the party
C)We should make sure that we know a lot about the terrain
D)As we had a good map and a compass
E)Though it was an expense that we hadn't counted on

204-I feel that I now have much more energy…………… .
A)until I began a full-time job again
B)ever since I began exercise classes at the local gym
C)when l began to walk my dog in the mornings
D)because of the exercise I've been taking recently
E)just after I began to practise meditation

205-……….., despite owning hundreds of them himself.
A)The prophet, Jesus of Nazareth was well-known as a carpenter
B)Paul's never actually liked the taste of yoghurt or cheese
C)Thomas Jefferson was opposed to the idea of keeping slaves
D)Ross Perot has an enormous collection of automobiles
E)Frank has never been very good at making new friends
206-In spite of being dangerous and feared fish, ………. .
A)sharks attack over a hundred people annually
B)piranhas usually attack their prey in large numbers
C)Stephen Speilberg's film "Jaws" gave them a powerful reputation
D)more than thirty-five people have been killed by sharks this year
E)piranhas are caught for food by South Americans

207-Research carried out recently suggests………….. .
A)which involved many well-known doctors and nutritionists
B)that one or two glasses of red wine every day is good for your heart
C)to eat five small meals a day instead of three big ones
D)so we can be sure that grape juice is the best nutrient for the brain
E)as some people do not believe there can be any benefit in eating vegetables raw

208-He is hoping to be able to earn a lot of money…………… .
A)when he started his own business five years ago
B)as soon as he graduates from university
C)which turned out great as he was able to buy the boat
D)if he had taken the opportunity when it presented itself
E)but the stock market crashed at a very bad time for him

209-……………, yet I have hardly been so disappointed by anything in life.
A)I know that I am going to be the happiest man alive after we get married
B)We were looking forward to seeing one of the world’s most beautiful sights
C)My father has warned me about failing if I don't study hard
D)I have never seen anything so beautiful as the Taj Mahal by moonlight
E)We were told that it was one of the worst restaurants in town

210-……….,which are ground, mixed with spices and fried in oil.
A)Köfte recipes vary from place to place
B)Pumpernickel is a tough and close-textured loaf
C)Lahmacun is enjoyed by many people
D)Pasta is a speciality of Italy
E)Falafel is made from chickpeas

211-Though there can be many parties in a general election, ………… .
A)the majority of the host's acquaintances will be attending
B)a few parties would gain too much power
C)only a few of them can win seats in Parliament
D)nobody actually votes for him anyway
E)they failed to win any seats in the new government

212-………..; otherwise, there's no way he would have known the time and place.
A)Felix must have been told about the picnic
B)Stan arrived late for his own wedding
C)You should ask Paul to come to the dance
D)Jim was aware of the staff meeting
E)Gerald can't have been invited to the party

213-Despite the fact that everyone thinks the boss's plan is not practical, ……….. .
A)he himself would be among the first to agree
B)many others think his ideas have quite a bit of merit
C)there is no way it can be effectively implemented
D)he is generally rather useless at such things
E)he owns the company and thus makes the decisions

214- ………….., it would be more enjoyable to do it over a week or so, and stop to enjoy the sights.
A)While the trip generally takes about seven or eight days
B)I think I can manage to finish painting the house in a day
C)We were planning to spend a fortnight driving to California
D)Though it's possible to drive across America in two days
E)The train journey across Siberia is a very long one indeed

215-……….,as it looks as if it's going to be raining for a while.

A)The rivers and streams are already flooding
B)There's no point in buying a new umbrella
C)I had no idea that rain had been forecast
D)I wish I'd taken advantage of the nice weather
E)The weather in March can be quite changeable

216-After your plane lands at Sky Harbour Airport, …… .

A)the flight is scheduled to arrive at 9.15 am.
B)your connection to Texas had been delayed
C)you'll be taken to the Baltimore Hotel by taxi
D)the plane to Mexico was about to arrive
E)the trip has only taken about two hours

217-Harold is the director of a large company and supervises many people at work, ……….. .

A)although he has been working with the firm for twenty years
B)but at home his wife is the boss and tells him what to do
C)however, he hasn't missed a day for illness in a decade
D)as long as he's a hard worker and completely reliable
E)considering what an important position he's got there

218-Before going to Africa to teach English, …………….. .

A) Tom lives in Singapore with his four children
B) Dennis had been an employee of the British government for 30years
C) Scott would have been better off staying in France, serving diners
D) the rest of Joe's family thought he should have become a lawyer
E) Steve has discovered that he can make much more money by selling cars

219-…………, you must subtract 32, multiply by 5 and divide by 9.

A)Though you may not be too keen on mathematics
B)A person's weight can be recorded in either pounds or kilos
C)In order to convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius
D)The metric system has all but replaced the old imperial one
E)The weather report said that today's average would be 86F

220- Though the Dutch Reformed Church is the largest religious groups in Holland, …………. .
A)Roman Catholicism has been losing popularity in France
B)who follow a belief established by a former king of the Netherlands
C)the majority of the population are Shiite Muslims
D)the fact that there are very few of them in America
E)there are more atheists than followers of this religion there

221-……………, I'll let you know the minute I find out anything.
A) If 1 had been told what we were supposed to do
B) Since you'll probably find out before I do
C) Where we're going to meet is up to you
D) Although now I have no idea when the party is
E) As I've known about the examination for ages

222- Upon overhearing the name of the new manager mentioned, ………… .
A)I think "Kylie" is a really dreadful name
B)it was a group of employees from the sales department
C)he was, obviously not well-liked among the staff
D)I became curious about what they were talking about
E)I don't think they should have promoted him really

223-………..but in the past few years, he's developed a taste for it.
A) I don't know what they use to make spaghetti
B) Steve's always loved the flavour of Coca-Cola
C) Lance used to think that ayran was repulsive
D) While Karl can't stand his own mother's cooking
E) Bill will never get used to eating olives at breakfast

224- The children were screaming so loudly upstairs in their bedroom…………. .
A)that nobody heard the burglars enter the house through the back door
B)even though their mother was punishing them for their terrible behaviour
C)because of the neighbours, who are always complaining about the noise
D)so there was nothing at all anybody could do to get them to be quiet
E)until their father calls a baby-sitter and leaves to go to the supermarket

225-………..yet to be honest, at such a young age, I can't tell the difference.
A)I saw our neighbour's baby this morning and I think she's had a boy
B)When Joey was a baby, she would only eat one kind of biscuit
C) The seeds that I planted last month have finally begun to sprout
D) Both of the twin sisters wore exactly the same dress and hat
E) In America, children start school when they're about five

226-……………., there's no way you'll understand my grandmother.
A) Even though she bas an impossible northern accent
B) As you can speak Ukrainian as fluently as I can
C) of course she's a very nice old woman
D) Unless you pay great attention to what she's saying
E) Ever since she became senile a few years ago

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Kullanıcı Profili Başak Moderator Kullanıcı Bilgileri Üyelik tarihi: Jan 2008 Mesajlar: 7.449 Konular: 6324 Puan Grafiği Rep Puanı:14360 Rep Gücü:167 RD: Teşekkür Ettiği Teşekkür: 53 719 Mesajına 1.316 Kere Teşekkür Edlidi :	İngilizce testi (3) 101-While baseball is the most popular sport in America, …………. . A)every team consists of 9 players, each with his own responsibility B)it is rarely, if ever, played in most other countries C)meanwhile, football is becoming increasingly popular D)there are countless leagues for people of all ages E)newspapers and sports magazines report results and records in great detail 102-….., though, surprisingly, pigs are cleverer than either. A)Cats are more intelligent than dogs B)As pork is prohibited by Jewish law C)The farmer raises chickens and plants D)Kim has a very clever puppy E) Both cows and sheep provide milk 103-Everyone assumed the sailor had drowned at sea, ……………. . A)which was quite a shame, since he had never learnt to swim very well B)although his wife decided to remarry within a year of the accident C)so they were pleasantly surprised when they learnt he had been rescued D)until the coast guard confirmed the loss of all men from the small beat E)although he probably would, have lived, had he been wearing a life jacket 104-………, but as it wasn't very cold, it melted as soon as it hit the ground. A)A blizzard left up to three feet of snow in parts of Austria B)The plane crashed into the mountain at the speed of sound C)The child dropped his ice-cream onto the kitchen floor D)It was snowing very heavily when I woke up this morning E)Astronomers watched the meteor as it entered the atmosphere 105- …………, we managed to get to the top though. A)The building was only two floors high B)We walked up the gentle slope of the hill C)The cat was frightened and ran up the tree D)The Eiffel Tower has a wonderfully fast lift E)It was a hot day and the mountain was high 106-……….., whereas in America, they are actually quite cheap. A)I don't remember what cigarettes cost in India B)In Europe, taxes make the price of petrol very high C)Pineapples are extremely expensive in Turkey D)It costs a lot of money to use the Internet in Hungary E)Bottles of beer cost practically nothing in Bulgaria 107-I haven't seen Jack since 1979, ……………. . A)while we've met occasionally in recent months B)which explains why we have remained so close C)because of the fact that he lives only two miles away D)so I recognised him instantly at our class reunion E)when we were students at secondary school together 108-………..because it was so windy and noisy. A)Hurricanes are capable of causing a lot of damage B)The storm caused high winds and a lot of rain C)The village was generally quiet and peaceful D)I had great difficulty staying asleep last night E)Visibility was very low during the blizzard 109-Our flight was delayed by several hours; …………… . A)however. we managed to leave a bit early B)otherwise. we had a great time on holiday C)in case we bought a few magazines at the airport D)moreover, the hotel was incredibly comfortable E)because even a bus would have been quicker 110-I eventually managed to find the office, ………… . A)but not until after I'd got lost several times B)so I had been bolting for over an hour C)that was easy and didn't take very long D)since it wasn't clearly marked on the map I had E)according to the directions I had given him 111-……………, since I don't understand it myself. A)I tried to help my sister with her homework B)I've been going to English classes C)It's difficult for me to do these sums D)The teacher didn't show us how he got the formula E)I can't explain the situation to you 112- I thought it was impossible for me to learn a foreign language………… . A)except that I could master a language completely different from my own B)no matter how bad I was at languages when I was at school C)until I lived for six months in a place where no one spoke my mother tongue D)especially when I consider how much vocabulary I need to learn E)unless I go and live in the country where the language is spoken 113-………., but he'll eat anything you put in front of him. A)Paul doesn't care what you serve B)We usually feed the dog mince C)Red wine doesn't go well with fish D)Dave is practically dying of hunger E)My niece has always been a strict vegetarian 114-Unless the number of orders increases, ……….. . A)the recession is getting much worse B)this has been our worst year so far C)the sales manager is getting worried D)the entire factory has closed down E)some of us may soon become unemployed 115-………, in case you have to stay there overnight? A)Have you booked the hotel for a fortnight B)Please give me a call when you arrive C)I'm not sure which hotel you should book D)Why don't you take a change of clothes E)Can you tell me what time you'll be back 116-What I don't like about Mondays……….. . A)have to work hard on the first day of the week B)is the fact that I'm always tired C)I really enjoy the weekends though D)it's no wonder I love it when Friday comes E)some of the clients come regularly once a week 117-…………, so we were shocked to learn that they had lost. A)No one really thought they had much of a chance anyway B)The match had been cancelled because of bad weather C)Everyone had expected the team to have an easy victory D)Our team was losing by three goals when we turned off the TV E)Their opponent was ranked number one in the league 118-Evcn though I’ve never tried bungee jumping A)I can imagine how terrifying it must be B)I couldn't wait when I had the opportunity C)I'm not a big fan of dangerous sports D)I still remember how frightened I was at first E)I was brave enough to Join my friends for a trial 119-As there was no work in his home town for someone with his qualifications, ………… . A)he had got his degree from the most respected university in the country B)which meant that he had to remain unemployed, or take a boring job with low pay C)his mother would miss him if he moved away though D)it was only a small town with no industry at all E)he moved to a place where there were more opportunities 120-……, but I won't, of course, if you don't want me to. A)I don't think I will be home by 6 o'clock B)I'd love to repaint the living room C)I haven't made any plans for today D)I certainly wouldn't tell anyone that E)I am deeply concerned about the environment 121-……….., provided that my parents agree. A)I've booked the tickets for the play on Friday B)I'm really pleased that you're coming to dinner C)My whole family is full of admiration for you D)I'll be going to England to do a summer course E)My brothers and sisters are always arguing 122-As long as you're enjoying your job, ……… . A)it really doesn't matter how much money you make B)you should have tried moving to another city for a change C)it was rewarding both emotionally and financially D)you didn't keep yourself in good physical health though E)so many people are unable to achieve real happiness 123- Had I not seen it with my own eyes, …………. . A)I thought I should have my eyes checked B)you can't imagine how everything happened so suddenly C)I promise there was nothing really worth seeing D)I might not have missed such an interesting story E)I would have considered it impossible to believe 124-Although she's not very good at writing letters, ………… . A)I have no idea where she's living nowadays B)we haven't been in contact since about 1990 C)we've managed to keep in touch for over ten years D)I never have much to say to her on the phone either E)she has to pay large telephone bills every month 125-……………; however, hardly any of them stayed until the end. A)There weren't many students in the class B)Quite a few people attended the meeting C)The topic of the lecture was not very interesting D)My wife and I went to the opera last week E)The ending of the film was disappointing 126-What her born admire most about her…………. . A)she is so beautifully dressed at all times B)most of us wish we were a bit like her C)I wish she would boast about herself less D)is the way she is always so organised E)haven't prevented her from coming to work late 127-………….., but despite that, I think I should. A)I don't feel like going to my language class this evening B)I asked her why she hadn't told me about her problem in advance C)1 think you ought to visit your parents more often D)I don't expect that tomorrow’s exam is going to be very hard E)I know I shouldn't have been so rude to the customer 128-Although he loved her, he said he wouldn't he able to marry her ……………. . A)so they set the date for the second week in June B)until he was earning enough money to support them both C)and it was one of the nicest weddings anyone had ever seen D)when he had a better salary and could support her in style E)since he was making good money and thought it was time to start a family 129-He has lived in China for five years and claims to be fascinated by the country and culture, ……… . A)which he speaks like a native B)yet he speaks not a word of the language C)that he has never lived anywhere else for so long before in his life D)so he has never made an attempt to learn their history E)in order to make a thorough study of the language 130-………..; on the other hand, it offers very low leisure facilities. A)There is nothing to do on the school premises, except for attending lectures B)Socially and academically, it has the worst reputation of any British university C)Having such a superb academic reputation in the country D)The materialism of the 1990s is very dull compared with the idealism of the '608 E)Academically, it is supposed to be one of the best universities in England 131-…………that he was persuaded to get a job. A)As his new book was reviewed very favourably B)When, after years of trying, he finally achieved success as an author C)It was only after his three books failed to secure him any income D)Though he had lived happily enough on welfare for ten years E)Having written his best and most popular book for years 132-In the event of rain during tomorrow's celebrations, …………… . A)we will just have to change our plans and do something indoors B)as there is always a chance of severe flooding if it does C)after we had made such elaborate plans it was really a disappointment D)we knew that the weather forecast had predicted it would be sunny E) everyone has brought their umbrellas along just in case 133-The two great boxers, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson are not contemporaries, ……….. . A)that is, they both became very famous in the same country B)whenever they met, their match used to be watched by the millions the world over C)although he is getting too old to ever be champion again D)the former was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time E)but many believe that the latter could never have beaten the former in his prime 134-The hotel was awful not simply because it was miles from the beach and town, …………… . A) moreover there was a good night club there B) and besides it was the perfect place to relax C) nevertheless there were no other guests D) but also because there was nothing to do at night E) there weren't many activities for the entire family 135-………, the company was going through hard times and couldn't afford to pay any more. A)Because he has been a model worker for the past two years B)Although his boss agreed that he deserved a higher salary C)While the present economic situation is unfavourable D)However much the boss might oppose increasing anyone's salary E) As a result of increased sales leading to one of the best financial years ever 136-Having only recently completed his university education, ……….. . A)there were only poorly-paying jobs available B)the company could not offer anything very attractive C)he could hardly expect to get a top-paying job right away D)the bank was still after him to pay back his student loans E)he is sure to get a first-class honours degree 137-As the journey to Ankara is quite long, …………… . A)I want to make sure we leave early B)we have to drive for seven hours C)stopping overnight won't be necessary D)we would be there sooner than we'd expected E)we'll take turns at the wheel, though 138-……..until the manager rang me yesterday with the good news. A)I have always been nervous about job interviews B)I was not sure whether I would get the job C)Though the interview went well. I don't know if I'll be employed D)I've heard that the date of my interview has been changed E)I’m certain l did very well at the interview yesterday 139-……., which is the capital city and cultural centre. A)Quito is situated high in the Andes Mountains B)Tourists to Hungary usually go to Budapest C)The London Underground is very expensive D)There are several minority groups scattered all over the country E)Apparently. Paris is most beautiful in the spring 140-Many educated people in my developing countries used to learn Russian………….. .. A)which has the longest border of all the countries on the Earth B)where education was highly centralised during the Soviet period C)because a lot of doctors receive their training there D)believing that they will be able to complete their education abroad E) so that they could further their education in the Soviet Union 141-You should not have decided on the date for your holiday……… . A)so you can take it then because we won't be too busy B)even though you have a date with her next Friday C)without talking to your manager about it first D)thus you may not be able to find tickets in the busy season E)before you make sure that there are tickets available 142-Ceila seems to be quite happy in her job……….. . A)when she got it after spending a whole year trying to find one B)ever since she started working there three months ago C)however she has developed good relationships with her colleagues D)even though everyone thinks she could do better elsewhere E)in spite of the good pay and two three-week paid holidays a year 143-I don't know how my brother managed to get up early on Monday morning…………. . A)if he didn't stay out until well after midnight B)after spending most of the previous night out with his friends C)owing to his healthy life style and good eating habits D)as he is already in the habit of going to bed late even on weekdays. E)when he spends such hectic weekends in discos or bars 144-…………., neither of which was very appropriate for my qualifications. A)Both children looked at me gratefully B)I couldn't have bought the car without the money my parents gave me C)There were several companies which I could apply to D)Both Sally and Nancy have invited me to their parties E)I had two job offers upon graduation 145-They haven't decided yet………… . A)that two employees had been dismissed for misconduct B)and he is one of the best directors we have had so far C)whether to open the office on Christmas Eve D)when is the next meeting going to be held E)nor have l been able to understand what's going on 146-……………..that we should have brought a present. A)My parents celebrated their fiftieth anniversary last week B)We thought that it would be a rather informal party C)It would have been better if we had planned D)When we saw that everyone else had brought something E)It was not until we arrived that we realised 147-………., my mark was not as good as I had hoped. A)Since I've, done so well on the exam B)While the exam was very difficult C)As l was expecting the exam to be a lot more difficult D)Although I managed to pass the exam E)Not only was it disappointing for me 148-Since trekking around the Himalayas three years ago, ………… . A)the spiritual values he encountered there changed his life B)he has wanted nothing so much as to go back there C)it was one of the greatest experiences of his life D)he had never seen such beautiful scenery or met such friendly people E)the best thing is coming back and telling all his friends about his experiences 149-While the best time to visit India is in the winter, when the weather is at its best, …………. . A)longer trips are always better than shorter ones B)the monsoon generally lasts from mid-June to mid-September C)it can be inconvenient for families with school-age children D)you should be sure to see the holy city of Benares E)there are many temples dedicated to the elephant-headed god, Ganesh 150-……….., we could tell there was going to be trouble. A)As soon as he learns how badly he was cheated B)No matter what the problem that disturbs him is C)if only he had stopped treating others so rudely all the time D)Just by the way he walked into the room looking angry and distressed E)There was nothing to do but leave as soon as possible 151-Considering that you have never had any formal training as a computer programmer, ……… . A)you show a remarkable amount of ability B)so that you can do the job as well as anyone else in the office C)which is the way everyone always did it until recently D)you will have finished the course by early next year E)you should have achieved a lot more by now 152-……….., even though it was not the sort of day we had hoped for. A)We were forced to cancel our trip B)We had been looking forward to our trip for so long C)We were all eager to go hiking anyway D)Our car wouldn't start and we had to call a mechanic E)My father was unhappy about the weather 153-………..; on the other hand, he can be quite helpful to me at times. A)Jerry is always helping his mother in the kitchen B)If you ever need something done, ask Ferdinand C)Mark seems to know how to manage every Job in the office D)I'm not very pleased to be working with Max E)!n contrast, he's a great contribution to the team 154-Because there has never been a better time than the present, ……………. . A)at which every sort of investment appears to be very profitable B)you should take advantage of the opportunity before it is too late C)and you have chosen an unusual area to invest in D)I vividly remember the post-war period, when people were in great poverty E)it is still necessary to make a thorough investigation beforehand 155-…………, I have no option but to terminate your contract. A)Because everything you have done has exceeded our expectations B)Since you have ignored repeated warnings about the poor quality of your work C)Even though you did not do very well on the last project D)The reason why you are late for work every morning E)Unless you attempted harder to solve your problems with the rest of the staff 156-Even though I wasn't really enjoying that book, …… . A)I can recommend it without reservation B)I'll lend It to you If you'd like to read it C)I thought it was pointless and sentimental D)which was about a boring woman and her job E)It was irritating to find half the pages missing 157-……….., surfing can be as safe as any other sport. A)Provided you are careful not to go out in waves too big for you B)As going out in big waves can sometimes be hard to resist C)Although very few people are actually killed in surfing accidents every year D)When you forget to take the proper safety precautions E)Because of the fun you can have doing It 158-……….there had been rumours about it for months. A)When the public sees the stories about the scandal in tomorrow's papers B)As the truth will be printed in the newspapers anyway C)Only if everyone told the truth about what really happened D)By the time the whole story came out in the press E)Everybody wishes someone would tell the truth 159-…….., so my Dad wasn't very pleased with it. A)I didn't enjoy the film last night as much as I'd expected B)The neighbour's dog dug up several of our flowerbeds C)I'm afraid my friends will be a bit noisy tonight D)Mum cooked a marvellous dinner last night E)My brother may have failed his final exams 160-When people are contemplating a big step in life. like buying a house, ……… . A)prices have gone up rather steeply in the last year B)they were not entirely sure that they could afford it C)they should be sure that it Is what they really want D)it may otherwise be very difficult to break their promise E)and they might want a new car as well 161-……….., Joseph Conrad was, and still is, one of the most famous English writers. A)Although his tales of seafaring life depicted the concerns of all people B)Because English remained a second language to him all his life C)Having received British citizenship after 16 years in the British merchant navy D)As his visit to Africa provided him with the seed of his most famous story. 'Heart of Darkness' E)In spite of being a Polish seaman who only learnt English later in life 162-Unless people who have had a heart attack stop smoking, …………. . A)it's only then that they realise how bad smoking is B)there is a good chance that they will have another one C)they want to reduce the chances of having a second one D)they should have given it up years before anyway E)they can count themselves lucky that they survived It 163- Everyone agreed that he had been a terrible Prime Minister; ………… . A)on the other hand, he was one of the most corrupt politicians in the country B)however bad his term in office had been C)nonetheless, he lost the next election by a large vote D)moreover, he had a terrific reputation for honesty and efficiency E)furthermore, he was so corrupt that no one trusted the government any more 164-Carlos hadn't even heard of baseball until he moved to the States at 15, …….. . A)as he lived only a few miles from a professional stadium B)and there he finally got to see the players he'd read about C)although he grew up playing the game with his friends D)but within a year, he was among the best players of his school E)yet he had seen hundreds of games on his uncle's television 165-Considering that you have never had any formal training as a computer programmer, ……….. . A)you show a remarkable amount of ability B)so that you can do the job as well as anyone else in the office C)which is the way everyone always did it until recently D)you will have finished the course by early next year E)you can probably recommend a suitable software for my aim 166-If more people had bought his first novel, ………. . A)it hadn't been properly publicised, according to some critics B)he gave up writing as a career and found a steady job C)the competition from more established novelists was too keen for him D)he might have been encouraged to continue writing E)he keeps trying anyway in spite of his economic hardship 167-Rotterdam has few old buildings, ………… . A)including the brand new bridge over the new harbour B)because the city was nearly destroyed in World War II C)as the city will be rebuilt in the next couple of years D)unlike Brasilia, which was almost totally rebuilt in the 1970s E)since Amsterdam was established in the Middle Ages 168-………..since he died before he could write the final chapter. A) He always preferred the quiet of the shed in his garden B)It was the best thing he had ever written C)We will never know how the story ends D)The book could have sold out as soon as it was published E)There was nothing particularly inspiring about the technique 169-Because of the poor sanitation during the Middle Ages, ………… . A)skin diseases have since become much less common B)boiling all drinking water is one precaution against the disease C)some people tried to be clean, but most were very dirty D)typhoid epidemics are common in developing countries E)many people died from infectious diseases, such as cholera 170-In view of the fact that he had just recovered from tuberculosis, ……… . A)he had been left very weak by the disease B)it hasn't been a very severe attack anyway C)and also he was not naturally very strong D)he performed surprisingly well in the race E)he appears to be extremely cheerful 171-Whatever the final result, ......…… . A)we can be proud that we have done our best B)it is a shame that we lost after playing so well C)there is a good chance that we might win D)both sides play so well that it is difficult to predict E)we'll either win the match or lose it by a small margin 172-…………, he had been unemployed for many months. A)Before he found a job as an engineer B)As he has finally managed to get a job interview C)Although the company he worked for went bankrupt D)As soon as he'd heard about the result of the interview E)During the entire time he worked as an accountant 173-We can always start our journey without him……… . A)even if the car hadn't suddenly stopped working B)as he' has been looking forward to it for a long time C)whereas he is usually late anyway D)so making a new plan didn't prove too difficult E)if he is late again after all our warnings 174-Having searched everywhere in the house for her lost bracelet, ………….. . A)she finally remembered that she had left it at her friend's B)her father had given it to her for her birthday C)there was a possibility that her sister might have borrowed it D)it was a really nice silver bracelet, hand-made in India E)it had somehow got stuck down the back of the sofa 175-………, and he should also be considerate of his co-workers. A)There was a man who worked here last year who was always late for work B)People should always phone in 'and let the boss know if they are sick C)Because a lot of people must work together in a confined area D)A good employee should always be punctual E)An employee who expects others to do his work can be very unpleasant 176-Even though there is no way to know what the future will bring, …………. . A)it's been interpreted by many as an unforeseen disaster B)no one can even be sure of what will happen tomorrow C)making predictions can sometimes cause frustration as well D)we can protect ourselves from disasters by taking certain precautions E)fortune tellers actually make up all their predictions 177-You can only practise as a doctor……… . A)whereas you have completed your medical studies B)after you have completed your studies and served your internship C)if you hadn't quit medical school for the sake of acting D)although you have been studying for years now E)indeed it takes years and years of study and, lots of energy 178-……….., considering the poor workmanship and the inferior materials used. A)There has been a church on the site since the 9th century B)Susie's genuine Ming vase fetched less than expected C)Buckingham Palace was rebuilt in 1703 D)The new bridge will connect Zealand with the Danish mainland E.)It is hardly surprising that the building collapsed 179-………., the US Declaration of Independence has served as a model for many later documents. A)Once the Declaration had been adopted B)Representatives from each of the original 13 colonies C)Signed on 4 July, 1776 D)When the colonies fought a War of Independence E)Even before the French Revolution 180-………, labour-intensive industries are more practical than capital-intensive ones. A)Since Bangladesh is a poor country with a large population B)Bangladesh, most of which is at low elevations C)Though there is no shortage of labour in a country like Bangladesh D)While the country is Inhabited almost entirely by people who speak the Bengali language E)As the extensive river systems were fundamental to the nation's economy 181-Dissatisfied with the quality of' the education he was getting, ……….. . A)the college was obviously not a very good one B)he decided to transfer to a better college C)if only he had listened to his parents and gone to a better college D)there were plenty of other colleges around to choose from E)but it was the best that was offered in such a small town 182-…………unless all sides strictly obey the conditions. A)The new peace plan will certainly succeed B)The talks would not have been a success C)One of the groups boycotted the talks and another left in disgust D)There is no chance of the peace plan succeeding E)There do not seem to be any problems with the new plan 183-…………, but by the time the first snow fell, she couldn't fit into any of them. A)Janice has decided to buy an expensive leather and fur Jacket B)Melanie bought tons of new winter clothes at the sales in May C)Annette rented three post-office boxes for her business ventures D)Lucy picked up a second-hand encyclopaedia at the library sale E)Maggie's father owned three holiday houses near the ski resort 184-……….until people realise that public transport is much more efficient than travelling by car. A)Traffic problems will continue to get worse B)Nowadays commuters have to sit in traffic Jams for hours C)In spite of all the new roads, traffic problems have not improved D)No one could go anywhere since the traffic was barely moving E)We're living in an age of car mania 185-Though I was ultimately unsuccessful, at least, I met a lot of interesting people…………. . A)when tens or hundreds apply for a single position B)that I didn't know unemployment was so widespread C)which may soon leave me short of money D)while I was looking for a job E)were waiting for interviews as well 186-She decided not to have any lunch………… . A)while sitting there, swallowing the sandwiches she'd brought from home B)skipping meals, however, is not advised by dieticians C)as she wanted to have a big appetite for the special dinner D)though she was supposed to be dieting very strictly E)when she has a lot of customers to deal with 187-The main reason that so many people want to emigrate to Britain is………. . A)since the end of the British Empire B)when they were actively recruited during the labour shortage in the 19505 C)as they sometimes encounter racism and discrimination D)that some even left the opportunities in their own countries behind E)to take advantage of the economic opportunities available there 188-While there are a number of good reasons for studying a foreign language, ………… . A)many companies want their employees to speak a second language B)few working people can find the time to study one properly C)everyone should try their best to learn at least one foreign language D)people who can't speak a second language are at a disadvantage E)the most successful students tend to be the ones who want to communicate most 189-………., many people like living in London regardless of the weather. A)Because of all the cultural activities available B)Since it's wet and gloomy for most of the time C)Unless they were satisfied with the standard of living there D)Had they lived in the country for a long time E)Rarely does one encounter a city so brimming with cultural activities 190-As soon as I walked into the room, ………… . A)I could sense that they had been arguing B)people were behaving very strangely C)she turns around and walks back out of the door D)for there was a certain atmosphere that was unmistakable E)it's the special feeling I have always associated with the place 191-………..grew into a nation-wide campaign. A)If only they had publicised their organisation better B)In the absence of any real competitors C)What started as a neighbourhood initiative D)Even in these difficult circumstances they persevered with their project E)Because they enlisted a professional publicity company 192-There is the possibility of strike action………… . A)otherwise the workers would not have any money B)if the management rejects the pay rise suggested by the union C)thanks to the success of the negotiations between shareholders and the board D)if they hadn't worked so hard during the previous month E)ever since the management made some of the workers redundant 193-Once you've tried my mother's spaghetti, ………….. . A)you'll never want to eat anyone else's B)it's rude to eat off other people's plates C)she has a secret recipe for tomato sauce D)it is common around here to make your own pasta E)I'm glad you have really loved its taste 194-As soon as the building work is completed, ………. . A)the owners moved in immediately B)the builders would have left C)it has been more than seven months D)they'll call in the electricians E)the flats have been purchased 195-………….., but they used to be in deadly rivalry. A)Americans and Russians bitterly disagree on several issues B)The USA and the Soviet Union were engaged in the Cold War for decades C)Everyone was surprised when the two former political enemies decided to negotiate D)It's hoped that the United Nations will be able to solve some of the world's worst problems E)The Americans and the Russians co-operate on many space projects today 196-Mike replaced his old Ford with a brand-new Honda, …………… . A)even though his present one keeps breaking down all the time B)when he inherited a large sum of money from his grandfather C)if it breaks down again creating such an awkward situation D)but no one believes that he can afford E)until he finds a new job with a better salary 197-........ it is important to know which foods contain the proper nutrients. A)Unless you want to remain healthy B)Despite the fact that many young people Buffer from eating disorders C)Because people who don’t smoke and exercise regularly tend to live longer D)Although it is possible to be perfectly healthy as a vegetarian E)A poor diet can lead to serious health problems 198-………….as long as he stayed out of trouble and did community service. A)He has never been a well-respected member of society B)Everybody knows how hard he tried to be a good citizen C)He is known to be a good husband and father D)The judge told him he would not have to go to jail E)He promises that he will not get into trouble again 199-Unless new ways are found to process and dispose of sewage, ……….. . A)obviously not enough has been done up to now B)there' is a better way to handle the problem C)water pollution will continue to grow worse D)and so6n the rivers will be teeming with fish again E)there may have been severe damage to marine life 200-………, the management fired them all and hired new ones. A)If the management and the union couldn't reach an agreement B)Had the staff not performed their duties effectively C)When the Air Traffic Controllers went out on strike D)As there are a lot of potential workers about to graduate from university E)Should they be late for work three days in a row 201-My uncle is a very unpleasant person, …………… . A)as his wife was one of the sweetest people I have ever met B)so no one seems eager to invite him to the family reunion C)that the whole family feel obliged to visit him in the hospital D)than anyone else in the family, as far as I know E)though no one could ever remember him having any friends 202- While few people have ever seen one, ………… . A)they will never forget their first encounter with a shark B)nearly everyone knows what a polar bear looks like C)it is, therefore, unlikely that UFOs actually exist D)many other people live in snow for most of the year E)not many people would recognise a pelican though 203-…….......in order not to lose our way, it was obvious we would have to hire a guide. A)We had to spend a lot of extra money B)Because it had seemed so interesting to everyone in the party C)We should make sure that we know a lot about the terrain D)As we had a good map and a compass E)Though it was an expense that we hadn't counted on 204-I feel that I now have much more energy…………… . A)until I began a full-time job again B)ever since I began exercise classes at the local gym C)when l began to walk my dog in the mornings D)because of the exercise I've been taking recently E)just after I began to practise meditation 205-……….., despite owning hundreds of them himself. A)The prophet, Jesus of Nazareth was well-known as a carpenter B)Paul's never actually liked the taste of yoghurt or cheese C)Thomas Jefferson was opposed to the idea of keeping slaves D)Ross Perot has an enormous collection of automobiles E)Frank has never been very good at making new friends 206-In spite of being dangerous and feared fish, ………. . A)sharks attack over a hundred people annually B)piranhas usually attack their prey in large numbers C)Stephen Speilberg's film "Jaws" gave them a powerful reputation D)more than thirty-five people have been killed by sharks this year E)piranhas are caught for food by South Americans 207-Research carried out recently suggests………….. . A)which involved many well-known doctors and nutritionists B)that one or two glasses of red wine every day is good for your heart C)to eat five small meals a day instead of three big ones D)so we can be sure that grape juice is the best nutrient for the brain E)as some people do not believe there can be any benefit in eating vegetables raw 208-He is hoping to be able to earn a lot of money…………… . A)when he started his own business five years ago B)as soon as he graduates from university C)which turned out great as he was able to buy the boat D)if he had taken the opportunity when it presented itself E)but the stock market crashed at a very bad time for him 209-……………, yet I have hardly been so disappointed by anything in life. A)I know that I am going to be the happiest man alive after we get married B)We were looking forward to seeing one of the world’s most beautiful sights C)My father has warned me about failing if I don't study hard D)I have never seen anything so beautiful as the Taj Mahal by moonlight E)We were told that it was one of the worst restaurants in town 210-……….,which are ground, mixed with spices and fried in oil. A)Köfte recipes vary from place to place B)Pumpernickel is a tough and close-textured loaf C)Lahmacun is enjoyed by many people D)Pasta is a speciality of Italy E)Falafel is made from chickpeas 211-Though there can be many parties in a general election, ………… . A)the majority of the host's acquaintances will be attending B)a few parties would gain too much power C)only a few of them can win seats in Parliament D)nobody actually votes for him anyway E)they failed to win any seats in the new government 212-………..; otherwise, there's no way he would have known the time and place. A)Felix must have been told about the picnic B)Stan arrived late for his own wedding C)You should ask Paul to come to the dance D)Jim was aware of the staff meeting E)Gerald can't have been invited to the party 213-Despite the fact that everyone thinks the boss's plan is not practical, ……….. . A)he himself would be among the first to agree B)many others think his ideas have quite a bit of merit C)there is no way it can be effectively implemented D)he is generally rather useless at such things E)he owns the company and thus makes the decisions 214- ………….., it would be more enjoyable to do it over a week or so, and stop to enjoy the sights. A)While the trip generally takes about seven or eight days B)I think I can manage to finish painting the house in a day C)We were planning to spend a fortnight driving to California D)Though it's possible to drive across America in two days E)The train journey across Siberia is a very long one indeed 215-……….,as it looks as if it's going to be raining for a while. A)The rivers and streams are already flooding B)There's no point in buying a new umbrella C)I had no idea that rain had been forecast D)I wish I'd taken advantage of the nice weather E)The weather in March can be quite changeable 216-After your plane lands at Sky Harbour Airport, …… . A)the flight is scheduled to arrive at 9.15 am. B)your connection to Texas had been delayed C)you'll be taken to the Baltimore Hotel by taxi D)the plane to Mexico was about to arrive E)the trip has only taken about two hours 217-Harold is the director of a large company and supervises many people at work, ……….. . A)although he has been working with the firm for twenty years B)but at home his wife is the boss and tells him what to do C)however, he hasn't missed a day for illness in a decade D)as long as he's a hard worker and completely reliable E)considering what an important position he's got there 218-Before going to Africa to teach English, …………….. . A) Tom lives in Singapore with his four children B) Dennis had been an employee of the British government for 30years C) Scott would have been better off staying in France, serving diners D) the rest of Joe's family thought he should have become a lawyer E) Steve has discovered that he can make much more money by selling cars 219-…………, you must subtract 32, multiply by 5 and divide by 9. A)Though you may not be too keen on mathematics B)A person's weight can be recorded in either pounds or kilos C)In order to convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius D)The metric system has all but replaced the old imperial one E)The weather report said that today's average would be 86F 220- Though the Dutch Reformed Church is the largest religious groups in Holland, …………. . A)Roman Catholicism has been losing popularity in France B)who follow a belief established by a former king of the Netherlands C)the majority of the population are Shiite Muslims D)the fact that there are very few of them in America E)there are more atheists than followers of this religion there 221-……………, I'll let you know the minute I find out anything. A) If 1 had been told what we were supposed to do B) Since you'll probably find out before I do C) Where we're going to meet is up to you D) Although now I have no idea when the party is E) As I've known about the examination for ages 222- Upon overhearing the name of the new manager mentioned, ………… . A)I think "Kylie" is a really dreadful name B)it was a group of employees from the sales department C)he was, obviously not well-liked among the staff D)I became curious about what they were talking about E)I don't think they should have promoted him really 223-………..but in the past few years, he's developed a taste for it. A) I don't know what they use to make spaghetti B) Steve's always loved the flavour of Coca-Cola C) Lance used to think that ayran was repulsive D) While Karl can't stand his own mother's cooking E) Bill will never get used to eating olives at breakfast 224- The children were screaming so loudly upstairs in their bedroom…………. . A)that nobody heard the burglars enter the house through the back door B)even though their mother was punishing them for their terrible behaviour C)because of the neighbours, who are always complaining about the noise D)so there was nothing at all anybody could do to get them to be quiet E)until their father calls a baby-sitter and leaves to go to the supermarket 225-………..yet to be honest, at such a young age, I can't tell the difference. A)I saw our neighbour's baby this morning and I think she's had a boy B)When Joey was a baby, she would only eat one kind of biscuit C) The seeds that I planted last month have finally begun to sprout D) Both of the twin sisters wore exactly the same dress and hat E) In America, children start school when they're about five 226-……………., there's no way you'll understand my grandmother. A) Even though she bas an impossible northern accent B) As you can speak Ukrainian as fluently as I can C) of course she's a very nice old woman D) Unless you pay great attention to what she's saying E) Ever since she became senile a few years ago ………. Answer Key 1C 2B 3E 4E 5B 6D 7E 8D 9A 10E 11B 12A 13A 14D 15E 16B 17B 18A 19E 20D 21A 22B 23B 24D 25E 26C 27D 28A 29A 30A 31B 32C 33E 34B 35B 36D 37C 38A 39C 40E 41E 42C 43B 44A 45E 46C 47A 48B 49D 50B 51C 52A 53B 54E 55B 56A 57D 58B 59B 60E 61A 62A 63C 64B 65D 66E 67C 68B 69A 70D 71D 72B 73E 74B 75D 76E 77D 78D 79A 80B 81B 82E 83B 84E 85C 86C 87A 88D 89E 90B 91E 92A 93B 94C 95E 96B 97A 98E 99C 100B 101B 102A 103C 104D 105E 106C 107E 108D 109B 110A 111E 112C 113B 114E 115D 116B 117C 118A 119E 120B 121D 122A 123E 124C 125B 126D 127E 128B 129B 130E 131C 132A 133D 134D 135B 136C 137A 138B 139B 140E 141C 142D 143B 144E 145C 146E 147D 148B 149C 150D 151A 152C 153D 154B 155B 156E 157A 158D 159B 160C 161E 162B 163E 164D 165A 166D 167B 168C 169E 170D 171A 172A 173E 174A 175D 176D 177B 178E 179C 180A 181B 182C 183B 184A 185D 186E 187B 188D 189D 190C 191C 192B 193B 194E 195D 196C 197D 198D 199C 200C 201B 202B 203E 204D 205C 206E 207B 208B 209B 210E 211C 212A 213E 214D 215D 216C 217B 218B 219C 220E 221D 222D 223C 224A 225A 226D --------------Tualimforum İmzam-------------- Yeniden gülmem için Beni baştan sevmen lazım.......