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EFL review for units 5 and 7 of Q4: Reading and Writing
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U5 Grammar: I really like Mary. She doesn't like me, _____.
as well
likewise
whereas
though
2
U5 Grammar: _____ my younger brother likes music, my older brother hates it.
Similarly
However
Whereas
Despite this
3
U7 R2: Which of the following is something that author doesn't really want to do?
get more experience working for a big company
make a permanent career choice
work for an accounting firm
meet lots of people and use the skills hehas learned
4
U7 R1: Which of the following problems is NOT suggested by the author?
Teamwork is common in the working world
Employees can be successful solely through their own efforts
Most graduates aren't prepared to think analytically
Schools aren't preparing students with good workplace skills
5
U7 Grammar: Ask your teacher for advice. He will tell you _____.
what should you do
what you do should
what you should do
what you should do is
6
U5 Vocab: Making the _________ from student to worker is difficult, but you will do fine.
transition
ambiguous
fixed
interpret
7
U5 Vocab: Her paintings were obviously __________ by PabloPicasso’s work
retired
perspired
inspired
expired
8
U5 R1: Which of the following definitions is closest in meaning to "tedious" in paragraph 3?
dull; tiresome or boring
after a period of time; in the end
to deal boldly with something
the skills needed for a particular activity
9
U7 Grammar: Most college students think _____ have kitchens.
should dormitory rooms
should dormitory
dormitory rooms should
dormitory room
10
U7 R2: Which of the following is
FALSE
?
The author feels he can take his time to decide his career
The author thinks he has a bright future
The author asked his professors for recommendations
The author did an internship at an accounting firm
11
U5 Grammar: Which of the following is a word or phrase used to show
concession
?
nevertheless
likewise
although
in contrast
12
Unit 5, Reading 1: Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Don Schlitz believes that boring work can make you better
Over time, instinctive writers can burn out
Sometimes patience helps to create better songs
instinctive writers often don't pay attention to craft.
13
U5 R2: The writer mentions ______ in paragraph 4?
Leroy Nieman had a difficult childhood
successful artists need contacts
being an artist is a comfortable life
successful artists attend good schools
14
U5 R2: What is the main idea of
paragraph 3
?
successful artists work hard to sell their work
successful artists want to become rich and respected
successful artists seek approval for their work
successful artists aren't influenced by others' opinions
15
U7 Grammar: The teacher’s email explains _____ take the test online.
how can
how we can
how can we
how
16
U7 R1: The best heading for paragraph 6 would be:
The problem with colleges
What we can do to solve these problems
How to adjust to teamwork
Be prepared to think analytically
17
U7 Vocab: Cheryl has considerable _________ in second-language vocabulary acquisition.
expertise
constant
particular
adjust
18
U5 Grammar: Which of the following is
NOT
used as a transition showing
comparison
?
on the other hand
similarly
likewise
additionally
19
U7 Grammar: My brother is visiting me this week. I wonder ______.
what day is he coming
what day he will come
what day he came
what day does he come
20
U5 Grammar: Which of the following uses a transition showing
contrast
?
I like cake. Similarly, my son likes cupcakes.
Nora Jones is hot. Billie Holiday is, too.
English and French are alike in many ways.
I like their music. However, my roommates hate it.
