everyone was trying to make a call at the same time. The bright and beautiful September morning had suddenly and unexpectedly turned into a scene of horror and panic.
James decided that the best thing to do was to walk away from all the famous government buildings and monuments and to find someplace safe to sit and wait. He would eventually find a way home, but he felt the most important thing to do at that moment was to find safety, contact his family, and get more information about what just happened. 41. This style of writing would best be described as _______.
A. expository B. argumentative C. narrative D. descriptive 42. Which of the following would make the best title for this story?
A. The Day the Subway Stopped Running. B. The Day the World Changed.
C. The Day the City Seemed Safe. D. The Day the Streets Closed Down.
43. James felt that no place was safe because _______ and there was still a missing plane. A. there were many emergency vehicles B. the buildings were shaking
C. he couldn't get a cell phone signal D. he was surrounded by famous buildings 44. Which of the following words best describes the context of this story? A. Historical. B. Sensational. C. Odd. D. Ferocious.
45. In the above context, what is meant by \ A. Distinct emotions experienced by only a few people. B. Emotions shared by everyone. C. Unique emotions felt by James. D. Emotions that seemed impossible at the time.
Unit test 5
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure
Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. Military heroic comic mission combat specify immediate clause refugees invaded conceal considerable ideal recognition foundation displayed childish declaration humanity survivor
1. There is a(n) immediate need for relief aid to victims of the earthquake.
2. I felt that he didn't get the recognition he deserved for his role in the peace treaty. 3. During times of great uncertainty and struggle, many people appreciate a few moments of true comic relief.
4. All wars create a(n) considerable amount of damage in the affected countries. 5. The atomic bomb has the ability to destroy all of humanity if we're not careful. 6. World War II began in 1939 when the German military invaded Poland.
7. The government has threatened to take military action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area.
8. My grandfather never displayed any emotion when he spoke of his experience during the war. 9. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the many combat troops who fought and died with bravery during World War II.
10. \demanded.
11. If you conceal the truth, your trial will be difficult; it's best to just honestly answer all questions.
12. There is a(n) clause in her contract which specifies when she will be paid. 13. Freedom of speech is the foundation of a solid democracy.
14. The ceremony was held to honor war veterans who displayed amazingly heroic deeds on the battlefield.
15. The declaration made by American colonists in 1776 ultimately led to their independence from Great Britain.
16. Unfortunately, we don't live in a(n) ideal world, so there will always be disagreements and conflict.
17. The general went on a top secret mission into enemy territory. 18. Could you please specify which date you will visit the museum? 19. Sadly, there was only one survivor from the plane crash.
20. The crisis in that country is having an effect on neighbouring countries because refugees are crossing the borders in huge numbers.
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
21. Jeffrey is a good man at heart; he just has difficulty expressing himself. 22. Children must be supervised at all times while in the park.
23. As the Nazis' power grew, more and more Jewish people went into hiding.
24. Captain White was awarded the Medal of Honor in recognition of his service to the nation. 25. I was cleaning out the attic and I came across my grandparents' old letters to each other. 26. It's sometimes hard to believe, but many wars actually change the world for the better. 27. My grandfather considers his war wound to be a badge of honor.
28. He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his service in the company. 29. The news this morning reported that the refugees were crossing the border in droves. 30. I promise to contact you as soon as I get to Japan.
Part II: Banked Cloze
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
I recently found several of the diaries my great-grandfather kept while he was fighting abroad during the war. He starts out very full of optimism and hope. He believes that they will make a difference and are fighting a truly evil enemy—one who doesn't care at all for fellow human beings.
As the days pass and he comes face to face with the cruelty of war, his tone changes. He was only 17 years old when the war began, so he was completely unprepared for the bloodshed he would see on the battlefield. It was sometimes so bloody that he had terrible nightmares. His diary entries successfully reveal his thoughts, which go from hope to depression in only a few weeks.
My great-grandfather, always respectful of his superiors, wrote a lot about the commander of his squad and the difficult situations he faced every day. For example, during one particularly intense battle, roughly 40 per cent of the soldiers in his squad were killed. My great-grandfather wrote that most soldiers thought it was their fate to die in battle. I'm not sure I could handle that. It seems to me that it's enough to make anyone go insane!
Part III: Reading Comprehension
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage. 8, May, 2010
I visited the Auschwitz concentration camp today. I don't know if I have the words to describe it, but I'll try. The modern camp site is really just a collection of barracks that have been slightly reconfigured to present the history of the camp. Each building focused on a separate theme, such as \Life of the Prisoner,\\and Sanitary Conditions,\and \
Certain barracks also had themed exhibits for individual countries that had a significant number of citizens sent to the concentration camp.
In addition to these museum-style exhibits, Auschwitz also has the very famous entrance gate which has been included in many films, documentaries, and books. However, on the whole, Auschwitz seemed to be nothing more than a very powerful museum about the Holocaust. Birkenau, on the other hand, was more powerful and horrifying than I had imagined it would be. I walked three kilometers between the camps and soon arrived at the famous \Gate\entrance with the railway tracks leading through. What struck me immediately about the camp was its size. It's monstrously huge! For me, the most disturbing aspect of the camp is that visitors are allowed to wander around the grounds freely. Nothing is off limits.
I must say, it felt wrong to be walking around the scenes of so much pain, bloodshed, and cruelty. Still, there were many tourists doing just that. In the farthest reaches of the camp—the places most distant from the entrance—it felt almost scary in its silence, emptiness, and loneliness. Surrounded by the relative tranquillity of the modern world, it is hard to believe that this place was the scene of so much evil.
Places like Auschwitz and Birkenau are constant reminders of the inhumanity people are capable of. However, they're also a helpful reminder that life goes on—and so must we—yet our continuing lives must always include memory. 41. This passage is best described as _______.
A. narrative fiction B. editorial nonfiction C. first-person history D. personal memoir 42. According to the passage, the author found his visit to the concentration camps _______. A. fun and lighthearted B. sad and depressing C. emotional and enlightening D. boring and unremarkable 43. Which of the following quotes best represents the author's final thought? A. Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind. B. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. C. Only the dead have seen the end of war.
D. Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.
44. With which of these statements would the author of this passage probably agree? A. Important historical sites should be preserved as museums for future generations. B. Historical sites related to wars should be destroyed because they are depressing. C. It is unimportant to remember terrible things that happened in the past. D. Tourism to historical sites tends to erode that place's integrity.
45. Which paragraph describes the author's emotions and those evoked by the concentration camp?
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.