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Unit test 2Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.mysterious neglect normally interact dialect excludeinfluential cite foster likewise await obstacle classificationidle ammunition drown advantageous forego stature originality 1. Can we _the formalities and get right down to business? 2. The actress spoke in such a heavy northern _that I could barely understand her. 3. Theres nothing left to do now but _the results. 4. I love going on vacation, but I always _in a sea of work when I return. 5. After three huge successes, George became one of the most _ people in Hollywood. 6. There have been far too many _disappearances in this town for my taste. 7. It drives me crazy that Steve can sit around and be _ when theres so much work to do! 8. His shifty eyes and smarmy personality do little to _ a trustworthy character. 9. She _brings her lunch to work, but today she decided to eat out. 10. The _of alcohol as an illegal drug will only make the problem worse. 11. Dont _ your little brother! Take him with you. 12. Its difficult for someone of his _to go out in public unrecognized. 13. My interview with a panel of professors is the only _ left before I earn my degree. 14. After years of _, the old house on the corner was finally torn down. 15. If you want to write a book about traveling in Europe, its _ to have actually been there before. 16. Im going to invest my money in Microsoft, and I strongly suggest you do _. 17. It is critical to _your sources when you make an argument. 18. This months bestselling novel has a(n) _that is rarely seen in literature. 19. Its difficult to _with people if you dont speak the same language. 20. Its common for politicians to use almost anything as _against their opponents. Part II: Banked Clozegratuitous recommendation tackle undoing desperatelyenlightenment adventurer sacrifice stereotypical confront Im looking for a good book to read. Can you give me a(n) (21)_? I generally like to read fiction, but I will read nonfiction if the story is good. Im a(n) (22)_ at heart, so I really like to read stories about exciting journeys and quests. I usually dont like boring stories that feature (23)_ characters that are portrayed with no originality. I dont mind action, but I can do without any (24)_ and unnecessary violence. Do you have any ideas? In my opinion, the best literature features characters that face unbelievable odds, (25)_ their inner demons, and eventually arrive at some sort of personal (26)_ about the true nature of things. Along the way, the character will inevitably face a decision that might involve a(n) (27)_which could result in his or her (28)_, but he or she will persevere and come out on top. Im (29)_ looking for something to read on my vacation, so please let me know what you would recommend. At this point, Im ready to (30)_ almost any book, no matter how long! Unit test 3Banked Clozelavish individuality exclusively inescapable daring credentials stunning glamorous superficial lure Everyones always told me that I should be a model. I have to admit, it does sound like it would be a(n) (1)_ lifestyle with lots of traveling, parties, and beautiful people. I think it could also be a great opportunity to assert my (2)_ and creativity. However, at my age, Im not sure I have the experience or (3)_ to start a modeling career. It takes more than a(n) (4)_ face to be a model. You must have a(n) (5)_ personality and always be ready to take risks and explore the unknown. You also need to have near infinite patience. Many people are under the impression that the fashion and modeling industry attracts only very (6)_ people who only care about themselves. From what I understand, nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there are some models who only care about their own appearance, wealth, and (7)_ surroundings, but the industry isnt (8)_ composed of this type of person. Its a(n) (9)_fact that the fashion and modeling world has a strong (10)_ for all kinds of peopleand Im one of them. Unit test 5Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.stigma animated decidedly etiquette linguisticentrusted eloquent availability undermine intellectual 1. The poet gave an incredibly _speech and brought many people to tears. 2. Whats the proper _ required for eating dinner with a prince? 3. My daughter shows a(n) _curiosity not usual for someone so young. 4. I like the debate team at school because we always have such _conversations. 5. Whats your _ to go fishing next weekend? 6. Her brother was _with their fathers fortune after he passed away. 7. Sadly, my grandmother went through much of her life feeling like there was a(n) _connected to her skin color. 8. Dont question my decisions and _my authority in front of the other employees! 9. Its obvious that Kevin has amazing _abilities since hes fluent in six languages! 10. The final score of the game was 20-3, making it a(n) _ unfair competition. Part II: Banked Clozemasculine feminism myriad matriarchal disqualifies presume revealing quote singular patriarchalIts very interesting that so many world cultures are (11)_, or based on the superiority of the father or husband. Why do you think this is so? There are a(n) (12)_ of explanations, but many of them can be traced back to the basic (13)_ stereotypes: strength, power, and dominance. Throughout history and around the world, men have overpowered women due to their physical qualities. Yet how can we explain the handful of cultures that are actually (14)_, or based on the superiority of the mother or wife? No one can (15)_ to know the precise reason for why they developed differently, but it is interesting to theorize. One particularly (16)_ fact is that most of these cultures have a strong agricultural tradition and, hence, a strong female role in society. One of the major tenets of the (17)_ movement is that modern women should not be restricted by traditional roles and their subservient status in society. Women should not believe that their gender automatically (18)_ them for the same rights and privileges that men enjoy. Women have been taught that, for us, the earth is flat, and that if we venture out, we will fall off the edge. This anonymous (19)_ perfectly captures the essence of the modern feminist movement. Elevating the female gender to be completely equal with men should be the (20)_ cause of everyone everywhere. Unit test 6Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box. loyal amends relapse uniformed orientation liquor disputepropose eradicate degeneration nationalism auxiliary insightrenowned tolerant motto selection vendor tyranny historians 1. Our office building luckily had a(n) _ power supply t o use when the electricity went out. 2. Theres not much of a(n) _ for the years best movie, but there are a few good ones. 3. Unfortunately, shes had a(n) _ and her cancer has reappeared.4. Soldiers in the military quickly learn that their superior officers are often not very _of differing opinions.5. During wartime, theres usually a surge in _ as people rally together to support a common cause.6. Ive never had a friend quite so _ as my dog Rex. 7. Mr. Sanford, I love your daughter and Id like to ask for your permission to _ to her.8. We hired a company to come in and _ the mice from our basement.9. The teacher slowly lost control of her students and let the class _ into a chaos of voices. 10. If you see anything suspicious, please report it immediately to one of the _ police officers. 11. I tend to live by the _Work hard, play hard. 12. The law states that people younger than 21 cannot drink beer, wine, or. _ 13. Celebrities are often subject to the _ of public opinion, increasing and decreasing in popularity every day. 14. Last Saturday, we stood in line for an hour to get a cone from the ice cream _ . 15. College students usually begin their first year with _ activities so they are familiar with their new environment.16. _ usually disagree about who they think the greatest world leader of all time is.17. If youd like to _ the charges, please call the phone number for complaints. 18. The _ physicist earned even more recognition when he won the Nobel Prize.19. Do you have any _ into why your employees are behaving so poorly? 20. After ten long years of holding a grudge against him, I think its finally time to make _ . Part II: Banked Cloze shabby lamentable democracy fallacy might authenticity unhesitatingly decipher archaeology offensive fragment destinyIt is truly (21)_ that people nowadays dont know nearly enough about ancient civilizations. In the Western world, the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome gave rise to the popular idea of (22)_ that is central to many modern governments. Democratic governments sometimes are derided as a(n) (23)_ in todays worldmany people dont feel as if they truly have a meaningful voice. However, there were cities (particularly in Greece) where the democratic ideal was born and every citizen truly had a powerful voice. Remarkably, we know this is the case because many documents have survived. Historians can verify their (24) _ by dating the paper, so we can (25)_ declare that they are legitimate. Linguists are able to (26)_ the ancient languages used in the documents, and we are therefore able to benefit from the wisdom inscribed on those pages. In addition, researchers can use (27)_ to uncover the physical remains of ancient villages. We have discovered that homes were a uniform size and most people lived as relative equals. I find it truly (28) _ to hear people say that theres nothing we can learn from history. Even if only a small (29)_ of the wisdom of ancient Greece survived until today, we would be better off. Indeed, it is an amazing thing to realize that our (30)_ as a people, our future, depends on our knowledge and understanding of our past. Unit test7Part I: Banked Clozesynonymous orchard creak incredible ceaseterritory howling gang conquer ironicallyWhen I was young, my family lived on an apple (1)_. To this day, apple trees are practically (2)_ with home, safety, and comfort. Its no wonder, then, that I love apple pie so much. I spent countless summer afternoons among the trees. It was the (3)_ over which I had the most control. It was my kingdom. My imagination was free to construct anythingpossible or impossible. One day I would be a hunter, pursuing a pack of (4)_ wolves. Another day, I would pretend the (5)_ of the branches in the wind was the eerie voice of a dragon on the loose. On still another day, I might have been part of a(n) (6)_ in the Old West, riding a horse over the countryside and causing trouble. One thing is for sure: At the end of the day, I would always (7)_ the situation and be the hero. This was my imagination, after all. Thinking back on it all now, I certainly did have some (8)_ adventures. (9)_, as I grew up, I lost the ability to imagine with such limitless creativity. When did I (10)_ to think I could make the impossible possible? I would give anything to go back to that time and run carefree around the apple trees near my childhood home. Unit test 8Section A: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.erect exhibit lofty indignant hoist opponent inconceivable transcends ambiguity contemplate layout logic criticism stimulate intellectual complexity improvement imply scope plaza 1. There is absolutely no _to her behaviorits completely random. 2. The answers he gave had just enough _to make me doubt his honesty. 3. Sharon was known for her _ideals and romantic outlook on life. 4. There was a stage set up in the _between the buildings for the music festival. 5. The _of his argument confused and befuddled even the smartest people in the room. 6. Even though I have played chess for years, you still made a very worthy _. 7. Do you mean to _that you agreed with her crazy plan? 8. The review of his new book included a lot of _and not much praise. 9. Jacob was _and angry when he shouted, How dare you accuse me of such a crime? 10. We used to be best friends; its _that she could do anything to hurt me. 11. Are you familiar with the _of this office building? 12. The committee decided to _a statue of the beloved president. 13. The _of the project is unmatched in the history of this company. 14. In terms of intelligence, this years Nobel Prize winner _everyone else in his field. 15. Einsteins _prowess has been completely unmatched in history. 16. The museum hosted a special _about the age of dinosaurs. 17. I cant even _a life without my children. 18. Theres nothing like a beautiful sunset to _my senses and inspire me to get to work. 19. Come over here and help me _up this beam so we can support the ceiling. 20. At this point, any change will be a welcome _over the status quo. Part II: Banked Clozeaesthetically picturesque skyline conform prosperityfragile sentiment exquisite presumably interpret Some people think that Shanghais (21)_ is far too futuristic and not at all (22)_ pleasing. I simply cant imagine how anyone could feel that way. In my opinion, the futuristic look is precisely why it is so (23)_ and captivating. Many modern cities are trying to respect the (24)_ boundary between old and new. For example, they construct skyscrapers that are designed to (25)_ to the existing look and feel of the existing city. There is definitely value to this (26)_, it is a very difficult thing to do successfully. I think Shanghai deserves a lot of respect for deciding to forge ahead into the future. Shanghai has still managed to retain much of its old city, however. There is a river that winds through the city, and it effectively divides the old from the new. The citys (27)_ colonial architecture literally stands across the river from the futuristic skyscrapers that announce the citys incredible (28)_. This divide was (29)_ part of the citys master development plan, and the city should be applauded for that. Its genuinely amazing how something staticarchitecture and city designcan (30)_ the emotions, dreams, and aspirations of an entire people. Unit test 9Banked Clozeongoing isolated manipulate globalization illustrate proficiency blur utopia communal purityThere has been a(n) (1)_ debate for many years about the influence of languages upon one another. How much does one language (2)_ another? Your first reaction might be to think not very much. The answer, though, is quite a bit. To (3)_ this point, lets consider English. This influence may not be evident to speakers of certain languages, but those who speak some languages (such as Spanish or German, for example) and those who have a high (4)_ in English understand this point very well. Over thousands of years, English had adopted many words from other languages, and vice versa. In addition, there are some wordsknown as cognatesthat are nearly identical in multiple languages. Ever so slowly, the lines between languages are starting to (5)_. English is not a(n) (6)_ example, either. This language sharing is evident in, between, and among many different languages. There are some groups of people who are worried that the (7)_ of their language is being threatened by adopting and sharing words across languages. However, if you think about it, its quite possible that in several thousand more years, everyone might be speaking one (8)_ language that is a mix of every language spoken today. The trend of (9)_ in almost every other aspect of life makes me believe this will be a highly likely development. What do you think? Is one common language spoken by everyone your idea of (10)_, or is it a nightmare? Unit test 10Part I: Complete the sentences using the correct words in the box.hollow configuration gauge predecessor doubtlessintervene subtle paralyzed complication annihilated 1. After the accident, Jeff was _ from the waist down. 2. Marilyn Monroe is _the most beautiful woman Ive ever seen in a movie. 3. The _tree was home to an entire family of rabbits. 4. The bomb explosion completely _the abandoned building. 5. Please dont confuse me with my _; I dont tolerate mistakes or excuses. 6. The government decided to send tro