آزمون آبان ماه ept 96
آزمون ای پی تی آبان 96 همراه با سوال تشریحی
Section One: Vocabulary
Read each statement below carefully and fill in the blank(s) with the best answer (1, 2, 3, 4)
1- The mayor made a/an........... to the people of the city to stay calm.
2- John............. Tom about the cost of the shirt.
3- New methods of language teaching have............... promising results in the field.
4- Fortunately, the police discovered the........... to blow up the building before lives were lost.
5- Critics say the factory poses a.............. threat to the environment.
6- She looked puzzled at the ...............question posed by a reporter. It seemed that she was not ready for such a question.
7- They............. their houseplants, so most of them have died.
8- The police are reporting some success in their............ battles with local criminal gangs.
9- No one may use the vehicle without the............... of the owner.
10- The class is meant to help you............... your writing style.
11- A piece of food.......... his airway and caused him to stop breathing.
12- Due to.............. circumstances, our trip to the mountains this weekend will be cancelled.
13- The biggest problem in the couple's marriage is the fact they cannot.......... on whether or not to have children.
14- The conference was.................. when someone pulled the fire alarm.
15- Pay attention to the symbol when you are working in the laboratory because it is designed to.............. dangerous chemicals.
16- Her................. behavior annoyed everyone at work. No one was being able to get any work done because of her inefficiency.
17- Since the mother was.......... with her child's dangerous illness for the past two weeks, she missed many planned activities during that time.
18- Because there is not much land downtown, the houses in the area are.......... and have little space between them.
19- The movie has attracted a.................... audience, from little children, to teenagers, parents, and even grandparents.
20- Even with an umbrella, the rain was so strong that it took only a minute to.............. my entire collection.
21- My bank account began to.............. when I made several large purchases.
22- He.............. the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors over breakfast.
23- My physician advised me to............. from smoking for the time being.
24- In the past, many companies were.............. to hire women professionals because they feared the women would quit when they got married.
25- He was injured by a................. kick from an opposing player.
Section Two: Structure Part One
Read the following sentences. In each sentence, choose the number of the underlined word or group of words that is NOT correct.
26-Choose the incorrect answer.
In order to keep upwith the competition, we need market our product better.
27-Choose the incorrect answer.
The landlord and tenant were in agree that the rent should be prorated to the middle of the month.
28-Choose the incorrect answer.
According with the agreement. the caterer will also supply the flowers for the event.
29-Choose the incorrect answer.
My manager found it very efficient to have the copier adjacent besides the mailbox.
30-Choose the incorrect answer.
The new office arrangement is much more conducive to work from the dark depressing space the company had before.
31-Choose the incorrect answer.
When the weight of the freezing rain broke the telephone lines, the telemarketers'job was seriously hampered.
32-Choose the incorrect answer.
Mr. Brown inconsiderately disrupted meeting by asking a lot of irrelevant questions.
33-Choose the incorrect answer.
In order to move in the company. employees had to demonstrate their Loyalty.
34-Choose the incorrect answer.
What l valued many in my previous supervisor was that she was always open to ideas and suggestions.
35-Choose the incorrect answer.
Jim left his job besides he found it difficult to work under the scrutiny of his Boss.
36-Choose the incorrect answer.
Typically, about half of the questions in the test will be based on passages. and the number of questions based on a given passage can range from one to six.
37-Choose the incorrect answer.
The agenda was sent out three weaks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting.
38-Choose the incorrect answer.
Just as the meeting was about finish, the manager brought up a controversial issue.
39-Choose the incorrect answer.
The manager was just waiting for the go ahead from his boss before mailing report.
40-Choose the incorrect answer.
The director had to report to the committee that his department would not reach its goal of 35 percent grow.
41-Choose the incorrect answer.
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next month agenda.
42-Choose the incorrect answer.
The executive committee asked each group to present a report show their progress for the year.
43-Choose the incorrect answer.
The meeting was not a waste of time, but the members wasted time and energy tryingorganize themselves.
44-Choose the incorrect answer.
Unfortunately, the conclusion of the meeting were that they needed to downsize their workforce.
45-Choose the incorrect answer.
Mrs. Green decided lengthen the time allotted to the meeting to allow each person a chance to speak.
46-Choose the incorrect answer.
The new manager is very progressive and always looking out ways to improve the business.
47-Choose the incorrect answer.
The director did not give much attention to my proposal as he had several prior matters to attend.
48-Choose the incorrect answer.
When this company was established the owners signed contract with all their employees.
49-Choose the incorrect answer.
The contractor was obligate by the contract to work 40 hours a week.
50-Choose the incorrect answer.
The contract contain a provision to deal with the payments if Hamed loses his job.
51-Choose the incorrect answer.
As soon as labor agreement was signed , Iran Khodro resumed productionof new cars and vans .
52-Choose the incorrect answer.
A cancellation fee is usually include in a writer's contract in case the article isn't published.
53-Choose the incorrect answer.
So the machine is very reliable, why don't we cancel the service contract they provided.
54-Choose the incorrect answer.
More and more people are investing to rental property these days, because rental property can provide extra income for you and the family.
55-Choose the incorrect answer.
Classroom management is a term teachers use to describe the process of ensure that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students.
Section Two: Structure Part Two
In each of the following sets of sentences, three sentences are grammatically correct and one sentence is not grammatical. Identify the incorrect sentence and mark your answer sheet.
56-Choose the incorrect answer.
57-Choose the incorrect answer.
58-Choose the incorrect answer.
59-Choose the incorrect answer.
60-Choose the incorrect answer.
61-Choose the incorrect answer.
62-Choose the incorrect answer.
63-Choose the incorrect answer.
64-Choose the incorrect answer.
65-Choose the incorrect answer.
Section Three: Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the passages and choose the one best answer, (1) , (2), (3) or (4), for each question.
Passage 1
Proof of identity showing name and present address will be required before a Membership Card can be issued. You will receive only one Library Membership Card. It is important that you keep the card in your possession and always have it with you when you wish to borrow on renew books. Take care of your Library Membership Card - if it is used by someone else you will be responsible for any books borrowed on it. There will be a charge for any lost books. Please tell the librarian if you change your address, so that a pew card may be given to you. A charge will be made for the replacement of lost cards. Your Membership Card must be produced each time you wish to borrow book from the library. It will be returned to you immediately when it has been read, as these cards are not held in the library. You may borrow up to 4 books. Borrowing will be made quicker and easier for everyone if the books you are taking out are given to the assistant open at the date label, with your Membership Card on the top book. Returned books should also be presented in this way except that the Membership Card need not be shown. Books should be returned to the library on or before the date shown on the date label. Fines will be charged on books returned late. Books may be renewed by bringing them to the library, together with your Membership Card, or by stating for each book the number on the label, the date due and your name and address. Books without the bar code will instead have a date card; please state the number on this for renewal. Books may be renewed by post, or personal visit with the details once only from the initial return date. Postal renewal cards are available at all public desks in the library. Books in demand by other readers will not be renewed. Fines will be charged at the current rate on all books renewed late.
66- It can be inferred from the first paragraph that Library Membership Card.............. .
67- If another person uses your card to borrow books you will......... .
68- Borrowing will be made quicker if you............... .
69- You will be charged if you................ .
70- Books may be renewed................ .
Passage 2
The 'Neighborhood Watch' scheme all started a few years ago in the quiet village of Mollington after a number of burglaries in the village and the surrounding area. The residents of the village came up with the idea that they themselves could keep an eye on their neighbors' property while they were away on holiday. Since then, and with the support of the government and police, more than 50,000 'Neighbor Watch' schemes have been set up all over the country. The object of each 'Watch' group is to reduce the opportunities that criminals have in any particular street or area. Each resident who is a member of the scheme agrees to call the police whenever they see something suspicious. Everything is done calm I and discreetlv-it is the police who actually check out each report and investigate what is happening. Residents who are part of the 'Watch' are not supposed to act as police or put themselves in any danger. When a new Neighborhood Watch scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people notice is the large, brightly colored 'Neighborhood Watch' sign. This is a great deterrent to most burglars and vandals, because very few of them will take a chance of breaking into someone's house if they know that there is a high risk of being seen by neighbors keeping a looking-out. Burglars also know that people who are part of 'Neighbor Watch' schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their door and windows. There is another benefit too. In the time since the 'Neighborhood Watch' scheme came into existence, there is a growing evidence of a new community spirit. It i bringing people together as never before, and encouraging people to care for each other. New friendships are being made, and contact is often established with old people living on their own, who are often the most frightened and the most at risk.
71- The 'Neighborhood Watch' scheme in Mollington started because.............. .
72- The aim of each 'Watch' group is to.................... .
73- When a new 'Watch' scheme starts in an area..................
74- The best synonym for the word deterrent in line 15 is.................. .
75- The best title for the passage is.............
Passage 3
Much of the information we have today about chimpanzees comes from the longterm research of the great conservationist, Jane Goodall. She was born in London on April 3, 1934. Jane was fascinated by animals and animal stories. By the age of 10, she was talking about going to Africa to live among the animals there. At the time, in the early 1940s, this was a radical idea because women did not go to Africa by themselves. At the age of 23, Jane was invited by a friend to visit Kenya. Once in Kenya, she met Dr. Louis Leakey, a famous paleontologist and anthropologist. He was impressed with her thorough knowledge of Africa and its wildlife, and hired her to assist him and his wife on a fossil-hunting expedition. Dr. Leakey soon realized that Jane was the perfect person to complete a study he had been planning for some time. Dr. Leakey and Jane began planning a study of a group of chimpanzees who were living on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kenya. At first, the British authorities would not approve their plan. At the time, they thought it was too dangerous for a woman to live in the wilds of Africa alone. However, Jane's mother, Vanne, agreed to join her so that she would not be alone. finally, the authorities gave Jane the clearance she needed in order to go to Africa and begin her study. Jane faced many challenges as she began her work. The chimpanzees did not accept her right away, and it took months for them to get used to her presence in their territory. However, she was very patient and remained focused on her goal. Little by little, she was able to enter their world. It was an amazing accomplishment for Jane, and a breakthrough in the study of animals in the wild. one of the first significant observations that Jane made during the study was that chimpanzees make and use tools, much like humans do, to help them get food. It was previously thought that humans alone used tools. Also thanks to Jane's research, we now know that chimps eat meat as well as plants and fruits. It many ways, she has helped us to see how chimpanzees and humans are similar. The study started by Jane Gooda11 in 1960 is now the longest field study of any animal species in their natural habitat.
76- In the first paragraph, "this" refers to.................. .
77-Dr. Leaky was impressed by Jane because she was.............. .
78- Jane's mother, Vanne, joined her because............... .
79- Which of the following is NOT true of chimpanzees?
80- Jane's study of a group of chimpanzees is important because............. .
Passage 4
An avalanche is a mass of snow, which comes loose from a steep mountain slope and hurtles down to the valley below. It can be huge and frightening, sweeping away trees and burying houses. On the other hand, it can be quite a small slide of snow which may block a path or move a fence. Avalanches are a danger in an mountainous area with bare slopes and heavy snow. Every year there are thousand of avalanches in the Alps, but very few cause death or destruction. They are a particular danger after a warm spell when the snow begins to thaw. Then one snow layer can slide over another and crash down the hillside. Avalanches are worst on bare slopes with no trees to hold back the snow. In some countries, new forests are being planted to reduce the danger. Where slopes have been cleared for skiing or farming, walls and snow fences are built to break up any avalanches that develop. Snow bridges are built over roads and railways to protect them. Trained snow patrol keep a special watch and issue forecasts of avalanches in areas popular for winter sports. At the slightest danger, warnings are broadcast and roads and ski-fields are closed. Sometimes, explosives are used to start a small avalanche to prevent a larger one occurnng.
81- According to the passage, avalanches are most dangerous in.................. .
82- The author states skiing and farming as two activities that can.............. .
83- Explosives are used to.............. .
84- In line 6, "they" refers to................ .
85- "Trained snow patrols" refers to............. .
Section Four: Cloze Passage
Read the following passage, and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate choice. The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old and life has been present almost from the beginning. Rock has been ... (86) ... dating back 3.8 million years, which shows clear ... (87) ... that life has been present on the Earth .... (88) ... or at least soon after it formed. The Earth was formed from spinning ... (89) ... and gas and dust that represents the ... (90) ... of the solar nebula. The ... (91)... nebular mass had a very high temperature but eventually the mass cooled down and ...(92) ... began to form structures, particles, and ultimately the ... (93) ... planets, comets, meteorites, and the sun. Particles began to coagulate and continued to ... (94) ... until the Earth got close to its present ... (95) .... The surface of this planet was composed mostly of liquid water with no ... (96) ... , forming a planet-wide ocean. over time, the radioactive material ... (97) ... composed the planet began to decay and provide a/an ... (98)... heat source that caused the mass material from the interior blasted all over the Earth and ...(99) ... to settle and segregate, establishing ... (100) ... primitive Earth.
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