Welcome to your English 2009
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the work for she twenty- two she company to when was started.
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a. All of us are prone to the same fundamental human principles that cause these cases of scientific denial.
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a. Hundreds of millions of people can recognize a Coke bottle by its shape.
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a. the country with highest life expectancy is Japan.
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Which of the following has the potential to turn millions into environmental refugees?
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From the following sentences, identify one potential consequence if population growth continues at the current rate.
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What does they as used in ... the world in which they survived... (Paragraph 2) refer to?
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Whose principal effect is implied in ... the principal effect came to be ... (Paragraph 5)?
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Which of the following statements is true according to the information in paragraph 3?
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Which one of the following is not an example of rising threats to the environment?
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Which of the following words is close in meaning to soak up as used in paragraph 1?
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What does this in the statement? This is no longer true (Paragraph 3) refer to?
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Form the words given below, which one shows the author's dissatisfaction with human activity, as used in Paragraph 1?
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Which word from the given alternatives can be the best substitute for demise as used in ... hasten the demise of species and resources ... (paragraph 5)?
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Which of the following words is close in meaning to doomsayers, as used in ... humanity had confounded doomsayers ... (Paragraph 4)?
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From the words given below, identify the one close in meaning to collision , as used in paragraph 6
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"... and everybody wins," (the last paragraph, the last sentence) implies that
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One of following is an instance of a recommended industry university partnership.
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When is it proper, according to the passage, to focus on training and up skilling?
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One of the following is NOT a mutual goal between private companies and the public regarding the tasks of the business.
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What do modern education set ups lack according to the above passage?
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Which one of the following titles best suits the above passage?
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People who live on an island in a sea will most probably need to ____________ their water. Otherwise they cannot drink it
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I don't like people who beat around the bush. I want them to ___________
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________________Your shoes or you will trip over and fall down.
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As mistake is to eraser so is constitution to ____________________
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I understand it is taking them years to_________________ the shock of their son's death. I really pity them.
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For reasons unknown to us it is now the third month he stopped paying his contributions. So, we can now ______________________ his name from the membership list.
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The carpenter accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer and ___________________ in pain.
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It is assumed that free people are______________ to infringements of their rights.
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Many of my friends were in heated argument about which team would win the game last night; in fact, i was ______________ and simply enjoyed watching the game.
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After waiting for two hours, mom grew ________________ with my sister and decided to call her.
B. Substitution (36- 42)
Directions: - questions 36 - 42 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives A - D given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that, if substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
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I didn't ring off until he said he didn't love me. Once i heard that, i forced myself to completely erase him out of my mind.
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It is believed that with experience my sister will be proficient at the task.
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Old shanty parts of Addis Ababa are pulled down and new modern high rising buildings are erected.
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Heavy shellings in several cities of Syria have turned buildings into rubbles. It would obviously take a lot of resource to reconstruct them
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My sister is such a little nuisance; she often like to ask too many silly questions.
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The teacher asked us to hand in the homework this Friday.
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We are going to put off our vacation until next year.
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You____________________ look like a gentleman nor speak like one.
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Many children often enjoy listening to such an _____________ story of adventure.
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Doctors__________________ help you unless you tell them what's worng.
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I found the news from the doctors_________________; they said mom is in a good condition today.
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Had there been no trace of evidence for his involvement in the death of the old lady in the neighborghood, the police ___________________ so serious about keeping him in custody.
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Don't say anything like that to me;__________________ again!
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.____________________ Was the bus that i was almost late for this exam.
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I don't understand why he suspected us. _____________________ From among us would want his money.
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If the media reported that nobody died in the crash, then ______________________ of them should be alive. You don't have to cry.
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Classes begin only after you ___________________ registration.
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Next week this time, I_________________ all my examinations.
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____________________ You come around, i see you making troubles. That is really intolerable.
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None of the furniture we bought last week _________________ yet.
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Did you know that Mary and Bedlu_________________ married next week?
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Experts agree that neither sex is more intelligent than the other: their brains are__________________
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If anything goes wrong with this plan you_______________ held responsible.
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It is hard to imagine what life was like ____________________ there were no computers or mobile phones.
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I'm delighted _______________ you in such a good health.
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I just heard on the radio that the company is selling goods at a big discount. I____________________ go and check if there is anything i might need.
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She seems to be so much spoiled. She is rude ______________ everyone.
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________________Are so fallible as those who are sure they are always right.
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Zeritu worked really hard ___________________ she could pass her university entrance exam and study medicine.
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Jorgo has a very old mum can hardly do anything. He ____________________ take care of her as he is her only son.
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According to a recent survey, young drivers are________________ likely to have an accident.
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I'm not good at mathematics, but I __________________any problem with my English.
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I'm sure you___________________ a good time staying here with me this coming summer.
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I was very sad to hear that your mother_________________.
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I was passing ___________________ when i saw her talk like someone mad. I don't think she is stable and alright.
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I have now been admitted to the university of Mello and i am expected to be there in August. The semester __________________ half way there by the time the academic year beings here.
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.____________________ Would i say about this exam later at home.
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Student: We went to Sodere for the weekend.
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Lensa: Lilu loves pizza. She could eat the whole thing herself.
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Teacher: You haven't submitted your assignment have you?
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Abraham: You should really apologize to your parents
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Mother: Get out her way. _________________
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Dessalegn: ______________________
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Shashe:______________________
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Nurse: __________________
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Teacher: Beka is one of the most intelligent and gentle students we have. Isn't he?
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Abel: she still doesn't want to give me the camera back.
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Son: books are a thing of the past. The future is in online publications.
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Husband:____________________
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Alemu: can you play the violin?
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You: i always have trouble with my English. What do you advise me to do?
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Bontu: _________________________
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Adugna: They asked us to submit the documents on time. What else is there?
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Mekbib: Excuse me, can you lend me a pencil?
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Gennet: Yuk! How disgusting!
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Receptionist: _______________
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Ali: Can i make an appointment to see the doctor?
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Friend: Globalization is just another way for rich countries to exploit poor countries.
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Smoker: I think somkers deserve the right to smoke in public.
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Leto: where is the nearest cash point?
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You: I lost another opportunity again.
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Tutu: Oh, one lasting thing: Solan and I are getting married.
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Policeman: You have seen her killing the man. Haven;t you?
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Nuru: I didn't like their food. The taste was so odd.
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Tourist: ___________________
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Nana: We have to leave early morning. Otherwise, It will be congested.
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Mother: it's hot inside.__________________
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Sister: mom! Hirut failed her exam again.
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Passenger 1: the weather looks nice, doesn't it?
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Eldana: it is time we left. It is going to rain later.
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Hanna: _______________________
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Teacher: how much string does it take to reach the moon?
Section Seven: Writing (108 - 120)
Directions: Questions 108 - 120 are related to different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D given.
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Which one of the following sentences has correct punctiuation?
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Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
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Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
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We interviewing 10 managers of different branches in the city to see if what they think about the problem conforms with the information we secured from the customers. Which section of a study have the above lines been taken from?
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We met at the back of the building and started looking for a quiet place where we could sit down and enjoy the presence of one another. The area was a bit dark and we were sure no noel would come there in the mid of the night. We found a corner to sit and these lines are taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
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New situations always made me nervous. Which sentences is like to come next?
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Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalizations?
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Which sentence is appropriately punctuated to avoid any ambiguity in meaning?
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Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a descriptive writing?
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She made me remember Mona Lisa. Her smiles and beauty were indescribable and as she came straight looking into my eyes, all I could do was stand dumbfounded. She got closer and closer and her eyes shone unbearably brighter, this is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
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In conclusion, students from the rural areas seem to have spent a significant portion of their time helping their parents whereas those from the urban centers hardly did anything of that kind. What is the most likely research topic from which the preceding lines were taken?
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When I looked up from the foot of the hill, I saw someone who was making almost to the tip and I know it was Tesfay. In no later than five minutes he stood on the top and started shouting down to those of us crawling up . This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
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I have a proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives." This is most likely taken from.
