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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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