SELF-REINFORCEMENT สอบเข้าเตรียมฯ EXERCISE 8
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SELF-REINFORCEMENT EXERCISE 8
Paragraph Completion
Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer to fill in each blank.
Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer to fill in each blank.
SELF-REINFORCEMENT EXERCISE 8
Paragraph Completion
Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer to fill in each blank.
Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer to fill in each blank.
1. Dyslexia, ____________________________, is a reading disorder that goes on
even with good schooling and normal or even above - average intelligence.
It’s a handicap that affects up to one in five school children in the US.
even with good schooling and normal or even above - average intelligence.
It’s a handicap that affects up to one in five school children in the US.
a. which is common among Asians
b. which children can read with good comprehension
c. when Dyslexic people are better identified by writing
d. much more difficult to learn to read languages
2. Riding a bicycle can help save the environment. First, a bicycle does not use
gasoline and as a result, it does not emit exhaust gas to the atmosphere.
Unlike other vehicles that produce dirty air, a bicycle is pollution-free, easy
to use and environmentally friendly. In addition, ___________________. A bicycle
is small and does not need lots of space to ride. The rider can exercise as
well as enjoy the scenery on the way. Thus, it is convenient and economical
to use.
gasoline and as a result, it does not emit exhaust gas to the atmosphere.
Unlike other vehicles that produce dirty air, a bicycle is pollution-free, easy
to use and environmentally friendly. In addition, ___________________. A bicycle
is small and does not need lots of space to ride. The rider can exercise as
well as enjoy the scenery on the way. Thus, it is convenient and economical
to use.
a. it is a multi-purpose vehicle
b. it does not cause traffic jams
c. it is a means of transportation
d. it does not consist of mechanical parts
3. Samples of a very special tomato are collected somewhere deep in the
mountains of Peru. _________________________; it is remarkably ugly – a green,
berrylike fruit that is not good to eat. However, it has a winning quality. It
is twice as meaty as an ordinary tomato.
mountains of Peru. _________________________; it is remarkably ugly – a green,
berrylike fruit that is not good to eat. However, it has a winning quality. It
is twice as meaty as an ordinary tomato.
a. This tomato can grow at high altitudes
b. This tomato is resistant to drought and disease
c. This tomato is one of the new super plants scientists have discovered
d. This tomato will never win a prize at a crop fair
4. If you are under stress, your eating habits are making the problem worse.
__________________. First, cut down on coffee, tea and cola drinks. They all
contain caffeine, which makes you feel better for a few minutes, but which
also destroys the vitamins in our bodies. Try not to eat sweets, biscuits and
cakes as well.
__________________. First, cut down on coffee, tea and cola drinks. They all
contain caffeine, which makes you feel better for a few minutes, but which
also destroys the vitamins in our bodies. Try not to eat sweets, biscuits and
cakes as well.
a. The effects of stress can be lessened by following some simple advice related to your diet
b. They consume sweets, biscuits and cakes frequently
c. Remember to eat a good breakfast to start the day well
d. If you eat too quickly, you can have problems with your stomach in the long term
5. Some of America’s best universities have accepted an unusually low percentage
of students for admission. _________________________. They say the main
reason is that high school students are applying to more schools than in the
past. Another reason is the general increase in students going to college.
of students for admission. _________________________. They say the main
reason is that high school students are applying to more schools than in the
past. Another reason is the general increase in students going to college.
a. The high rates of rejection are often quoted
b. The situation this year involves only the very top universities
c. Schools report why only selected applicants will be accepted for admission
d. College admission officers give a number of reasons for the higher rates of rejection
Interpretation
Directions: Choose the statement that has the closest meaning to
each given sentence.
Interpretation
Directions: Choose the statement that has the closest meaning to
each given sentence.
6. Some tennis players prefer steel rackets; others like wooden ones. Either
material can be used to produce first-class equipment.
material can be used to produce first-class equipment.
a. First-class equipment can be made of any material.
b. Good rackets can be made of wood or steel.
c. The best tennis players use steel rackets.
d. Rackets made of wood are superior to ones made of steel.
7. Besides two-year military service for young men and women, all able-
bodied citizens must serve a month or more every year in the armed
bodied citizens must serve a month or more every year in the armed
forces.
a. Young men and women can be in the military service for only two years.
b. All healthy citizens except the young serve about a month every year in the armed forces.
c. All able-bodied citizens have to serve two or more years in the armed forces.
d. Young citizens who are able must serve a month or more every year in the armed forces.
8. Some foreigners find Thai food too hot to eat.
a. Some foreigners love to eat Thai food when it is very hot.
b. Some foreigners look for a good place to eat hot Thai food.
c. Some foreigners cannot eat Thai food because it is very hot.
d. Some foreigners cannot eat Thai food when it is served hot.
9. Peter was 15 minutes late. Mary had left when he arrived.
a. Peter had waited for Mary for 15 minutes.
b. Peter was late but Mary did not arrive at all.
c. Mary was not there when Peter arrived.
d. Mary was still waiting for Peter when he arrived.
10. Canada is similar to the United States in that the majority of its people
speak English.
speak English.
a. Most people in Canada and the United States speak English.
b. Some people in Canada speak English but everyone in the United States speaks that language.
c. Some people in the United States speak English but everyone in the Canada speaks that language.
d. Some people in Canada and the United States speak languages other than English.
ADVANCED MIXED EXERCISE
Reading Comprehension
It will be interesting to see if there is a true change in the Japanese
attitude to work and leisure. Some people believe that nothing will really
change; they say that Japanese workaholics of the future might seem to
be relaxing when they are actually working, in the same way that they do
these days. For example, businessmen of today often spend late nights at
nightclubs, where they eat, drink and have a good time; however, the main
purpose of these evenings in the town is to discuss business. Another activity
that allows business people to appear to relax while they are actually discussing
business is golf. Some people say that the Japanese seem to work very
hard at relaxing.
attitude to work and leisure. Some people believe that nothing will really
change; they say that Japanese workaholics of the future might seem to
be relaxing when they are actually working, in the same way that they do
these days. For example, businessmen of today often spend late nights at
nightclubs, where they eat, drink and have a good time; however, the main
purpose of these evenings in the town is to discuss business. Another activity
that allows business people to appear to relax while they are actually discussing
business is golf. Some people say that the Japanese seem to work very
hard at relaxing.
ADVANCED MIXED EXERCISE
Reading Comprehension
It will be interesting to see if there is a true change in the Japanese
attitude to work and leisure. Some people believe that nothing will really
change; they say that Japanese workaholics of the future might seem to
be relaxing when they are actually working, in the same way that they do
these days. For example, businessmen of today often spend late nights at
nightclubs, where they eat, drink and have a good time; however, the main
purpose of these evenings in the town is to discuss business. Another activity
that allows business people to appear to relax while they are actually discussing
business is golf. Some people say that the Japanese seem to work very
hard at relaxing.
attitude to work and leisure. Some people believe that nothing will really
change; they say that Japanese workaholics of the future might seem to
be relaxing when they are actually working, in the same way that they do
these days. For example, businessmen of today often spend late nights at
nightclubs, where they eat, drink and have a good time; however, the main
purpose of these evenings in the town is to discuss business. Another activity
that allows business people to appear to relax while they are actually discussing
business is golf. Some people say that the Japanese seem to work very
hard at relaxing.
11. In the first sentence, what will be interesting for the Japanese attitude of work and leisure?
a. a change of work
b. if there will be a change or not
c. a change of leisure
d. work and leisure
12. What do Japanese businessmen do at nightclubs?
a. They dance with their couples.
b. They discuss business and have a good time.
c. They have a good time.
d. They have night entertainment in the town.
13. What is the main purpose of golf for the Japanese businessmen?
a. To relax
b. To win the game
c. To have business meeting
d. To discuss business, but appear relaxed
14. Which is closest in meaning to the word “workaholics”?
a. Japanese
b. businessmen
c. compulsive workers
d. golfers
15. Why do some people say the Japanese work hard at relaxing?
a. Because of their workaholic mentality, the Japanese are not familiar with being relaxed
b. Because they cannot find time for relaxation
c. Because they do business at nightclubs and golf clubs
d. Because they only believe they can optimize their time for doing both
Error Identification
Error Identification
16. With more parents (a) in the workforce, (b) a great deal of children
(c) are left alone at home (d) at a young age.
(c) are left alone at home (d) at a young age.
(a) in the workforce,
(b) a great deal of
(c) are left alone
(d) at a young age.
17. No one (a) has said (b) nothing so far; however, I believe that the truth
(c) will soon reveal (d) itself.
(c) will soon reveal (d) itself.
(a) has said
(b) nothing
(c) will soon
(d) itself.
18. (a) Owing to humans have (b) flexible hands, creative brains, and the power
of speech, (c) they have come to dominate their (d) environment.
of speech, (c) they have come to dominate their (d) environment.
(a) Owing to
(b) flexible hands,
(c) they have come
(d) environment.
19. (a) In spite of his conviction, Mr. Gilani emerged from his trial with his
reputation enhanced, (b) having succeeded in portraying himself as a man
defending democracy (c) in the face of a (d) political motivated campaign
against him and his government.
reputation enhanced, (b) having succeeded in portraying himself as a man
defending democracy (c) in the face of a (d) political motivated campaign
against him and his government.
(a) In spite of
(b) having succeeded
(c) in the face of
(d) political motivated
20. (a) If milk test be positive for (b) antibiotics when tanker trucks arrive at
a milk processing plant, (c) according to federal law, the entire truckload
must (d) be discarded.
a milk processing plant, (c) according to federal law, the entire truckload
must (d) be discarded.
(a) If
(b) antibiotics
(c) according to
(d) be discarded.
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