43. Which of the following would make the best title for this article?
A. The Limited Emotional Lives of Animals B. A Monopoly on Emotional Behavior C. Emotions are Universal D. Animals are People Too 44. What is meant by \
A. Eyes that are full of emotion. B. Eyes that show no emotion. C. Eyes that belong to a puppy. D. Eyes that look like a puppy's.
45. Which of the following does the author NOT present in order to support the topic?
A. Popular opinion. B. Personal opinion. C. Scientific evidence. D. Biological research.
Unit test 3
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.
1. The investigators searched her house after they received a(n) anonymous tip over the phone. 2. In this instance, the judge declared the suspect not guilty.
3. The government said the current threat level for a terrorist attack is relatively low. 4. Tony was caught shoplifting and has been in police custody since last night.
5. The job of a police investigator is to correlate all the available evidence and figure out who committed a crime and why it was committed.
6. When we got married, we took almost everything so we definitely had to consolidate all of our stuff.
7. The suspect was found not guilty since the lawyers couldn't find a(n) shred of evidence that
8. The firefighters put their own lives in peril to save the people trapped in the burning building. 9. Unfortunately, pickpockets are incredibly commonplace in many large cities.
10. The suspect was arrested because he was in possession of a concealed weapon. Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11. The police presence at airports seemed to double _______ after the bomb threat. A. overage B. overdue C. overnight D. overall
12. In order to _______ information from people, investigators sometimes use questionable methods.
A. extort B. extract C. exchange D. exert
13. It is a federal crime to _______ a lawyer in a courtroom.
A. impersonate B. personify C. personalize D. impersonal
14. After the September 11 _______ attacks in the United States, the government took extreme measures to make sure it wouldn't happen again.
A. radical B. revolutionary C. terrorist D. activist
15. International business and _______ have made the world very interconnected and countries dependent on one another.
A. online banking B. commerce C. credit cards D. retail
16. I think pop-up ads on the Internet and spam in my e-mail inbox are terribly _______ —so much so that it might be an invasion of privacy.
A. offensive B. offense C. defensive D. defense
17. Online retailers such as Amazon and iTunes are so successful that they have become _______ names.
A. obvious B. household C. opportunistic D. offensive
18. The new facial recognition security system _______ knows who you are and if you have access to the building.
A. anonymously B. obviously C. tastefully D. automatically
19. Today's students simply have to go _______ to find the answer to almost any homework question.
A. online B. Internet C. Web D. computer
20. After my store was broken into, the police officer drove me home as a _______. A. prerequisite B. prevention C. pretension D. precaution Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. As a safety measure, it's important to tear up bank documents that you don't need anymore. 22. It was unbelievable! Kevin was robbed at broad daylight!
23. Excuse me. Do you have any information on file about the Frank Spacey case? 24. You can usually count on the police to help you out when you're in trouble.
25. In order to enter the building, I needed to have my fingerprints scanned by a machine. 26. I know the security guards need to ask for identification, but I was very unhappy with the way he went about it.
27. After you check your bank balance online, remember to log off so no one else can steal your information.
28. I would have helped out last weekend if only I had known you were moving. 29. Did you cut up your old credit card after you received the new one?
30. Passing through security in an airport takes a long time since the officers sometimes need to look through your luggage.
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Last summer, I went on vacation to Spain. On only the second day, my wallet was stolen. It was a very scary time, and I was obviously frustrated and angered. At first, I was angry I had lost the cash in my wallet. Then, I realized that the thief now had my credit cards and ID card! With only a little practice, he or she could easily forge my signature and make hundreds of unauthorized purchases.
I immediately called the credit card companies to cancel my cards. The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. How could someone commit such fraud? The undoubted deceitfulness in stealing other people's wallets really made me wonder how someone could be completely without ethical standards or morals.
Thankfully, I still had traveler's checks — which are widely accepted in Spain — at my hotel. However, I was no longer in a good mindset to enjoy my vacation. In my opinion, the authorities must attack this problem globally; it's not enough to just focus on pickpockets or identify theft that happens locally. With the Internet, there's no such thing as \ Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
Many people often wonder about the terms \the difference? Is one worse than the other? Are they committed by different kinds of people? What does crime have to do with the color of your shirt?
First, it is helpful to understand that blue-collar workers are those people employed in jobs that
require manual labor, and white-collar workers perform non-manual labor in an office setting. The terms can be dated back to the 19th century, when industrial workers and manual laborers were required to wear clothing suitable to the difficult work — which was typically a blue work shirt or blue coveralls. In contrast, professional workers in offices generally wore white dress shirts.
Today, the primary distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar crime are the social class to which the suspect belongs and the type of crime committed. Blue-collar crimes are committed by individuals from lower social classes (ie, less privileged backgrounds with fewer professional and societal opportunities), and white-collar crimes, conversely, are committed by individuals from higher, more affluent social classes.
The exact nature of the crime is also a defining factor of blue-collar versus white-collar crime. Blue-collar crimes tend to be relatively obvious (eg, vandalism, robbery, and shoplifting) or violent (eg, assault, arson, and murder) crimes that are committed out of desperation. White-collar crimes, however, are \by people who have the means and opportunity to exploit professional situations.
It is impossible to say that one type of crime is worse than the other, for both have serious and lasting effects for the victims. Blue-collar crime gets more consistent exposure in the media, so we usually hear more about it on a regular basis. However, even though we might not hear many news stories about white-collar crime, it still occurs every day. The increase in computer crime and rising instances of identify theft are testament to that.
41. Which of the following would make the best title for this article? A. White-Collar Crime: A Victimless Crime.
B. A History of Blue-Collar and White-Collar Workers.
C. Blue-Collar Crime Versus White-Collar Crime: An Explanation. D. An Examination into Blue-Collar Crime.
42. With which of the following statements would the author likely agree?
A. Identity theft is an example of blue-collar crime. B. All crime is equally bad for the victims.
C. Many white-collar criminals have good jobs. D. Incidents of blue-collar crime are decreasing.
43. The writer suggests that _______.
A. blue-collar crime is heavily covered by the news media B. white-collar crime is heavily covered by the news media C. both types of crime are heavily covered by the news media D. crime is not heavily covered by the news media
44. Which paragraph provides a historical context for modern-day blue-collar and white-collar? A. Paragraph 2. B. Paragraph 3. C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5. 45. Which of the following would be an example of white-collar crime? A. Burglary. B. Rape. C. Kidnapping. D. Forgery.
Unit test 4
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. Historical poverty unexpected similarly guidelines capture assignment deny survey integrity 1. Thomas is a journalist and will go to Russia next week on assignment for a new story. 2. China's victory in the World Cup semifinals was so unexpected that people were up all night
celebrating.
3. The city newspaper conducted a(n) survey of residents to see what they thought of the new law.
4. The election of US President Obama had such historical importance that it will be taught in classrooms for years to come.
5. Newspaper journalists must follow a set of established guidelines when they write their articles.
6. I couldn't believe that the politician had the nerve to deny those comments! 7. People all over the country were similarly dissatisfied with the election. 8. It was hard to trust Bill's integrity after he was caught lying and cheating.
9. That editorial was about the government's responsibility to help people who are unemployed and living in poverty.
10. The recovery of the missing girl and the capture of her kidnappers made headlines for a week.
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
11. Your statement had a _______ that I don't think you intended to make—do you really think he should go to jail?
A. denotation B. connotation C. commotion D. proliferation
12. Tony tends to _______ a lot of his stories; you shouldn't believe absolutely everything he says.
A. exaggerate B. exaggeration C. implicate D. implication
13. Politicians need to be careful what they do or they will damage their public _______. A. picture B. illustration C. depiction D. image
14. I don't agree with a lot of what he says; _______, I still think he's a good prime minister. A. nevertheless B. although C. while D. whereas
15. Newspaper journalists are not required to reveal their _______ if it might get that person in trouble.
A. source B. editor C. writer D. resource
16. In the courtroom, the suspect's _______ to the lawyer's questions was enough for the jury to know he was guilty.
A. action B. reaction C. reactionary D. actionable
17. Before the meeting began, the secretary tried to _______ the ground rules and guidelines. A. estimate B. devastate C. establish D. deconstruct
18. I enjoy reading the _______ essays in the newspaper every morning since they aren't as impartial as the articles.
A. viewpoint B. editorial C. perspective D. belief
19. She took many _______ classes in school to prepare for a life reporting the news around the world.
A. journal B. journalist C. journey D. journalism
20. The police won't comment on an _______ investigation since they still don't have all the answers.
A. oncoming B. online C. ongoing D. onward
Section C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. Do you think twenty-four-hour news channels will ever run out of things to report about?
22. The local newspaper decided to lead with the story about the election results. 23. Unfortunately, many people believe that if it's in print, then it must be true.
24. In the United States, more than seven out of every ten people own a computer. 25. The music was so loud that I asked Carl to turn it down.
26. I generally don't believe something unless I can see it with my own eyes. 27. Eventually, the killer was caught by the police, but it wasn't soon enough.
28. I read an article that newspapers and magazines will disappear in the future and everything will be online.
29. When I lived abroad, I was forced to turn to the Internet to stay current with the news. 30. It's nice to know that people still read real books in spite of new technology like e-books and digital downloads.
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
I've found that I can make a pretty good living as an online journalist. I submit articles to several different websites and I also write regular updates to my own blog. In China alone, that's more than one billion potential readers!
I carry my laptop computer with me wherever I go, just in case something happens and I need to report on it. Many days I just write about minor events, but you never know when something truly momentous will happen. Moreover, when something big does happen, you need to be quick and get the story in first. Other reporters can sometimes be ferocious and try to steal the big stories. If you're too slow, you'll definitely miss out.
For example, I was drinking coffee one morning at a local café when I saw a police chase speed down the street. The reporter in me got curious, so I quickly hopped in my car to follow the police. Was I ever startled to find out that the person the police were chasing was a famous movie star! I was the first person to report the arrest and it really helped my career. Reader feedback on my blog was overwhelmingly positive and I almost doubled the number of people visiting my site!
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
One of the most memorable days of James's life began as a bright and beautiful morning. In fact, it was one of the most beautiful days James could ever remember. He went to work as usual in downtown Washington, DC and everything seemed normal. However, during his 9:00 meeting, something strange happened. The world as he knew it changed forever.
Shortly after 9:30, the entire building shook. James and his coworkers all looked around at each other in nervous wonder. Instantly, the sirens began—police cars, ambulances, fire engines. It seemed to be a never-ending parade of emergency vehicles speeding by his building. You see, James works less than a mile from the Pentagon and the day was September 11, 2001.
Once he found out what happened, James left the building and went out to the streets, along with the rest of the city. Thousands of people were walking through the streets in a haze of disbelief and fear. By this point, everyone had also heard about the World Trade Center in New York and there was a rumor of yet another missing airplane that was headed to Washington. James looked right and saw the Capitol Building. He looked left and saw the Washington Monument and the White House. No place seemed safe.
The subway stopped running and automobile traffic was at a total standstill. There was essentially no way out of the city. In addition, it was difficult to get a working cell phone signal since