This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct

sentences.

Directions: There are 30 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked as A), B), C) and D). 1. We have always ________ a friendly policy towards the people all over the world. A) believed C) Liked B) seek D) pursued

2. No matter what happens, Ill _________ you, so dont be afraid A) stand with C) stand aside B) stand by D) stand for

3. They hurried to the hall, __________ their engagement to us. A) announcing C) proposing B) talking about D) speaking

4. The car is beautiful ____________ the price, they are prepared to pay for it. A ) however C) whatever B) whichever D) wherever

5. She is ________ to catch up with the top students in her class. A ) decided C) declared B) determined D) settled

6. He ordered that the books _________ at once. A ) believed C) liked B) seek D) pursued

7. With great efforts of the peace loving people all over the world, Iraq _________ the war A ) survived C) survival B) survived from D) survived to

8. He went to school _________ his seriousness A ) tough B) in spite

C) past

D) despite

9. As a(n) ___________ of his work, he won the scholarship. A ) award C) pay B) reward D) payment

10. The general manager was ___________ busy to see visitors. A ) too much C) much too B) much D) very much

11. Im not ____________ what you have finished. Try it again. A ) familiar to C) content with B) used to D) interested in

12. Only in this way ____________ the population problem effectively. A ) we can deal with C) we will deal with B) can we deal with D) do we deal with

There have been many stories in the media about bird flu. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been identified in birds across Europe and Asia. Millions of birds and at least 60 people have died. Bird flu has caught lots of media attention lately and some health experts are warning of a potential global pandemic. But bird flu is not a recent phenomenon, and it is unknown in the United States, either. There was an outbreak just last year in Texas that showed no serious problems. Before that, outbreaks in 1942 and 1983 led to the destruction of millions of birds. However, the bird flu is attracting attention because it may be more dangerous Bird flu is spreading through migratory birds. But as the moment bird flu can only be transmitted to humans through direct contact with a birds feces or respiratory secretions. There has been concern to people could get bird flu from eating chicken. Dr. DeHaven says that there is no danger in eating poultry or poultry products as long as the food is cooked properly. So if you have meat from an infected bird or an egg from an infected bird and you cook it properly, it represents really no risk to human health. Some people are also worried that they can get bird flu just from touching poultry. That is not true if the birds are healthy although as a general rule. Its always good idea to wash hands after touching raw poultry. 1. What does the passage mainly talk about? A) The migration of different birds B) The deadly disease of 21st century SARS C) The infection and prevention of bird flu

D) The advantages and disadvantages of raising poultry

2. Which of the statements about bird flu is NOT correct? A) It is possible that humans get infected by direct contacting with the birds feces B) Eating poultry or poultry products is considered dangerous C) If cooked properly, the meat from the infected birds will do no harm to our health D) According to the survey, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has caused at least 60 peoples death. 3. Which word has the closest meaning to pandemic? A) A global illness B) A serious side effect C) A deadly virus D) A wonderful compliment

4. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to DeHavens statement? A) DeHaven thought of the bird flu as an incurable disease. B) Washing your hands after touching poultry can keep us away from getting infected. C) We had better not eat chicken so as not to get bird flu. D) A vaccine has been found to successfully light against the bird flu virus. 5. At the end of his article, whats the authors toward bird flu? A) Challenging B) Grieving C) Optimistic D) Awkward