UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRACTICE TEST 1 A, PHONETICS 1-5. Pick out the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. 1. A. jumped B. picked C. relaxed D. suited 2. A. hooked B. hissed Bravclat D. diminished 3. A. passed B. realized wished D. touched 4. A. enjoyed B. moved C. achieved > wicked B. wanted, C. needed D. filled 6 — 10. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other worls, 6. A. recently -B. conduct C. attitude D. marriage 7. A. approval B. attractive C. sacrifice D. romantic 8 A. generation —-B. American C. preparation D. independent 9. A. conical B. ancestor C. ceremony D. traditional 10. A. banquet B. schedule C. diameter D. blessing B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE 11 - 25. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. 11. Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural ___ of the country? A. diversity B. differences —_C. gaps D.AandB 12. The city centre was packed with thousands of tourists of different races and A. culture B. cultures C. civilization —_D. civilizations 13. |have ____ confidence in her. She'll be perfect for the job. A. bit B. every C. complete BandC 14, We had to sacrifices in order to pay for our children's education. A. do 'B. make C. get D. give 15. The economy is regarded as the factor which will determine the outcome of the general election. A. decisive B. key C. most AandB 16. Ive applied for ten jobs, but all I've got is_____ letters. A. reject B. rejected c rejection D. All are correct 17. “he law obliges companies _ ___ decent wages to their employees. A. pay . 10 pay C. paying D. paid 18. Did you say that you here only three days ago? A.came B. have come C. had came D. come19. Thaven‘t heard from Maria A. since many months before Re many months, C. for many months ago : 20. This book is so long that] since a long time haven't finished it yet B. haven't finished it already C. still have finished it D. still haven't finished it already 21, “Are Alice and Tom still living in New York?” "No, they ___ to Dallas.” A. are just moved B. had just moved C. have just moved D. will just move 22. “Where is the new stove that you bought yesterday?” “The color didn’t mateh., sol____it to the store.” A. return B.had returned. returned D. did return 23. “You and Michael seem to be getting along well.” “Yes, | __ him better than before. A. liking B. like C. liked D. have liked 24, “How are you fecling?” “I’ve been feeling better since | A. the doctor has came P. the doctor will come C. the doctor had come the doctor came 25. “Isn't it hard to drive downtown to work?” “Yes, that’s why 1 te work by train.” “A, have been going B. have went C. have been gone D. going 26 - 30. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26. Having lived in the United States for two years, Thu used to speaking A B gS English with all er friends. D 27. John used to live in London, but his company had him be transf A B : | better position in Manchester. c 28. All the passengers haven't realized that they were in danger until they A BO c heard the pilot's announcement. D 29. I’ve been being lost one of my keys, | must have dropped it somewhere in B Cc D rred to a the classroom this morning. 30. To look at the audience. the contestant gave her answer with confidence. A B . D 1431 — 35, Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same ning as the given one. 3 Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad A. Jane’s refusal to attend his birthday party made him fee! sad B. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party C. He felt sad not to be able to attend her birthday party D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad 32, My brother has been doing his homework since 8 pm A. My brother is studying very hard B. My brother spends a lot of time doing his homework C. My brother's homework has been done. My brother started doing his homework at 8 pm 33. Lam sorry that [have made you so disappointed ‘A. regret to make you so disappointed B. | apologize having made you so disappointed C. Lapologize disappointing you. I regret having made you so disappointed 34. If only | had taken his advice A. [wish I followed his advice. B. [wish I have taken his advice. “C. Lregret not having taken his advice. D. [regret not to take his advice. 35. Had I known more about computer programming, | would have worked for a computer company A. [didn’t know much about computer programming so | didn’t work for a computer company B. A better knowledge of computer programming will help me find a job in a computer company. C. I wish I knew more about computer programming and could work for a computer company D. Knowing more about computer programming, | would find a job in a computer company. C. READING 36 - 45. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Throughout the world there are different (36). for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the (37), form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (38) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very (39) _ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get, a kiss or a hug instead. 18At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (40) is followed People may bow, (41) another's arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at (42)__ face and say nothing Most people in the world are (43) __—_off visitors and don‘t mind what travelers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are (44)_____. A big part of the (45) of world travel is experiencing different customs. 36. A. means B. ways C. methods D. techniques 37. A. different B. unique Weonmen D. same 38. ill B. superficial —C. fast D. heavy A. huge B. large C. big D. great 40. A. habit B. routine C. custom D. tradition 41. A. take B. grab C. shake D. wave 42. A.each other —B. the others. theirs D.the other's 43. A.kind B. generous tolerant D. independent 44. A, sincere B. truthful C. faithful D. hopeful 45. A. interest _B. pleasure C. comfort D. delightfulness 46 — 50. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: There are many stereotypes about the character of people in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private. In the South and West. however, they are often thought of as being more ‘open and hospitable. Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the piace and treat you to lunch, American stereotypes are known for their hospitality and warmth, New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very oulgoing. These differences in character car be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and_ historical development. When travelling from place to place. Americans themselves are often surprised at the different degrees of friendliness in the United States. 1646, 47. 48. 49. The main idea of the passage is A. everi Americans are surprised at the differences among themselves B. there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA C. there are many reasons for the differences 1D. stereotypes about people are not necessarily true Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. New Yorkers are usually open with strangers. B. People from the South are usually considered good hosts C. The friendliest Americans travel from place to place D. Different parts have different customs and habits The differences lie in the following except __ of the parts. A, the weather B. the history C. geography the names The word “outgoing” in the second paragraph may probably mean _ “A. friendly B. normal curious D. strange . What are American stereotypes known for? A. Being friendly and helpful. B. The hospitality and warmth Being outgoing. D. Allare correct 17PRACTICE TEST 2 A. PHONETICS 1 — 5. Pick out the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounceed differently from that of the other words. 1. A. beloved B. naked C. wicked D. confused 2. A. learned B. sacred C. believed D. decided 3. A. moaned . presented C. viewed D. robbed 4. A. liked B. learned, C. laughed D. stopped 5. A. blessed B. wretched C. naked demolished 6-10. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other wordss. 6. A. majority B. minority C. partnership. enjoyable 7. A-appearance B. measurement —C. counterpart. ~—_—D. cultural 8. A. romantic B. following C. summary D. physical 9. A.maintenance B. appearance —_C. develop D. different . 10. A. contractual B. significant Asian D. demanding B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE 11 - 25. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes eacth sentence. 11. Skiing no attraction for me. “A. holds B. takes C. pays D. keeps 12. They had a long and marriage. A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. merrily 13. Management have granted a 10% pay rise Goa responces st union pressure. A. in - for B.in-to C. with - to D. for - at 14. There's a lot of public concern dangerous toxins recently found in food. A. about B. over C. in 15. We were obviously wrong to our trust put -.in B. put - on C. set - on . 16. Call me if you need any help — I'd be to oblige. A. merry happy C. sure D. of course 17. The Parliament members flatly the proposed budget of the following year. A. deny B. reject C. oppose D. Allare correct 18. Are you willing to make the sacrifice to die for your country? A. final B. supreme C. top D. A and B 19. “Did you meet Ann here at the university?” “No, we when I started college.” A. have already met 'B. had already met C. had already been meeting D. already met 1820. “I took the TOEFL. It was really hard.” *_ a lot before you took it?” A. Have you studied B. Did you studied C. Had you studied D. Do you study 21. “Would you like to go to the pop concert?” “Thanks, but |____ it already.” A. had seen B. have been seeing C. have seen D. did see 22. “What did you do last night?” “1 watched TV, practiced the piano, anc __ my homework.” A. made B. do C. done D. did 23. “Why is John so sad?" “Because his bird away.” A. flown Bite C. fly D. had flown 24. “Did you go to Hawaii for vacation?” “1 to go, but I got sick al the last minute.” A. was planned B. had planning _C. had been planning D. have planned 25.1 to the same barber since last year. A.am going B.have been going C. go D. had going 26 — 30. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26. London, wi as the capital of England, was founded by the Romans in 43AD. B ¢ D 27. French seems very difficult for me, I would prefer ue English. A= OB) ic 28. In English people drive on the left, so be sure to go on the right side. B c D 29. There’s a film on TV tonight, but | think we had already seen it before. A B Ty D 30. It is true that we can’t go to England with going to Buckingham Palace A BOC D 31 — 35. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31. I might go camping. My friends have invited me. ‘A. My friends have invited me to go camping. B. My friends have invited me go camping. C. My friends have invited me going camping. D. My friends have invited me that | might go camping. 32. My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month. A. It’s a month since my father last smoked cigarettes. B. It’s a month ago that my father smoked cigarettes. CC. It’s for a month that my father hasn't smoked cigarettes. D. It’s a cigarette that my father smoked a month ago. 33. Having finished their work, the workers expected to be paid. A. The workers expected to be paid because they had finished their work. B. Having their work finished, the workers expected to be paid C. Having expected to be paid, the workers finished their work. D. Having been finished their work, the workers expected to be paid.34. Mr. Brown bought this car five years ago. A. Mr, Brown sta B. Ithas been five years when Mr. Brown bought this car. Mr. Brown has had this car for five years. D. Itis five years ago since Mr. Brown bought this car 35. “I'm not used to driving on the right. | have lived in England for a long time”. she said. A. Having lived in England for a long time prevented her from driving on the right. B. She admitted not driving on the right because she had lived in England for a long time C. «She felt tired of driving on the right because she had lived in England for a ong time. She was confused about driving on the right because she had lived in England for a long time. C. READING 36 - 45. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage: “Customs, then, are the great guide of human life.” wrote Scottish (36) David Hume. Knowing the customs of a place is a guide to understanding the soul of that place and its (37) . The customs of a nation how people marry, how families celebrate holidays and other (38)__, what people eat, how they socialize and have fun (39) many things about their country and their inner thoughts and feelings. In Wales, a (40) handshake is usual when first being introduced, but is often dispensed with thereafter. When meeting for the first time, a common @)) is “How do you do?” or “Pleased to meet you.” On other occasions. “How are you?” may be used. Good friends, (42) young, people, use “Hello” and “Hi” to greet each other. Women who are close friends may kiss each (43), once slightly on the cheek; sometimes men also kiss women this Way Many women remain seated when being introduced and shaking hands, First (44). are widely used. The Welsh enjoy visiting friends and neighbors, and often call without an invitation. If invited for a meal, however, it is (45) impolite to arrive late. : 36. A.philosopher B. philosophy —_C. philosophical _D. philology 37. A.race B. racial C. peoples eople 38. A. chances B.occasions —_C. opportunities feasts 39. A. conceal B. hide C. reveal D. tell 40. A. loose B. slight C. tight D. firm 41. A. greeting B. hello C. meeting D. welcome 42. A. special B. specially _—_C. speciality D. especially 43. A. another B. other C. others D. ones 44. A. surname B. namely C. names D. titles 45. A. called B. known C. regarded D. considered 2046 ~ 50, Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the que about the passage: Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a fore’ country simply by living in that country. However, this is not necessarily truc Ofien, the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little w actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can even be dangerous becaus they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national character, an sometimes a fot of information they contain is untrue Ina study recently carried out in Britain. people were asked to make a list anything that they thought was typical of Britain and would interest a foreign visite there. Most mentioned Shakespeare. the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper. Although all of these charactet can be found in British culture, they do not show the real interest of ordinary Britis people: (They are, in fact. simply stereotype — that is, general character which peopl wrongly think are typical.) What is surprising is that they were suggested by Britis people themselves as representing their culture. If people have such a wrong impressio of their own culture, how much false would their impression of other culture be! 46. If we stay a long time in a foreign country, — A. we will sometimes forget about culture of our own country. B. we can often learn a lot about the culture of the foreign country. we will usually realize our own ignorance about its culture. D. we ean seldom find out anything at all about its culture. 47. It is hard to learn about a country’s culture from books because such book A. concentrate on the dangers of the foreign culture BB. exaggerate national character C. take no notice of culture difference D. contain little information about future 48. When asked about their own culture, many British people A. argued they knew little about British culture B. said they themselves were not typical of British people gave incorrect answers were surprised by the question asked 49. It is easy to A. know a lot about your own country’s culture B. know the culture of other countries C. give exact information about your own country _D. describe stereotype of your country 50. The things that are typical of Britain are 4 A. Shakespeare and the Queen |B. Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper C. English folk dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper D. fish chips wrapped in newspaper 21