I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. ⇱
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
IV. Choose the underline word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. ⇱
V. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage. ⇱
Space leisure
For most of their time in orbit, astronauts are fully (26) __________ with repairs and scientific experiments. But time for relaxation and recreation is essential. To reduce boredom, homesickness and isolation, astronauts are (27) __________ to receive a weekly video telephone call from home, as well as daily email messages. If boredom (28) __________, there are plenty of windows from which to admire the ever-changing (29) __________ as the International space Station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. The crew enjoy searching for familiar landmarks, watching lightning flashes, and waiting for one of the (30) __________sunrises and sunsets.
There is a wide choice of leisure activities (31) __________ crew members are (32) _________ to take along their personal choice of entertainment. These range from chequers or chess sets to books and CDs or their own instruments. Time (33) __________ and bond together is essential for any crew. Meal times are generally set aside for periods of friendly get- together, and evenings often (34) the crew settling down to watch the (35) __________ DVD movies.
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. ⇱
A Mission to Mars
Have you ever had a dream about traveling to another planet in our solar system? If you have, there is an actual programme that is happening right now, and it hopes to send people to Mars in 2023. Known as the mars One Mission, it will send a crew of four people on a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Those chosen people will have to be ready to say good-bye to the earth forever, as there will not be a return trip.
For the people chosen, they will have to learn to do many different things. First of all, they will be living the rest of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must have personalities that aloe them to get along. Second, the living quarters that they will have won’t be very spacious, so they will have to deal with that condition as well. If they feel homesick, they will only be able to communicate with people back on the earth via e-mail and videos and audio sent back and forth. However, there won’t be any real-time communication. Even at the speed of light, communication between the earth and mars takes about 20 minutes.
Whether the Mars One Mission will actually happen is the big question that a lot of people are asking. There is an enormous skepticism in the science community, and Wired magazine gave the mission a miserable score of two out of ten on its probability scale. However, for those who dream to go to mars, at least they can say there is a possibility that it could happen.