11th Grade Test (Grammar and vocabulary)

Text 1

In recent years scientific and technological developments have drastically changed human life on our planet, as well as our views both of us as individuals in society and of the Universe as a whole. Maybe one of the most profound developments of the last decade is the discovery of recombinant DNA technology, which allows scientists to introduce genetic material (or genus) from one organism into another. In its simplest form, the technology requires the isolation of a piece of DNA, either directly from the DNA of the organism under study, or artificially synthesized from the DNA template, by using a virtual enzyme called reverse transcriptase. This piece of DNA is then ligated to a fragment of bacterial DNA which has the capacity to replicate itself independently. The recombinant molecule thus produced can be introduced into the common intestinal bacterium Eschrerishchia coli, which can be grown in a very large amount in synthetic media. Under proper conditions, the foreign gene will not only replicate in the bacteria, but also express itself, through the process of transcription and translation, to give rise to large amount of the specific protein coded by the foreign gene.

The technology has already been successfully applied to the production of several therapeutically important biomolecules, such as insulin, interferon, and growth hormones. Many other important applications are under detailed investigation in laboratories throughout the world.

1 Recombinant DNA technology consists primarily of

1. Producing several therapeutically important biomolecules

2. Giving rise to large amount of protein

3. Introducing genetic material from one organism into another

4. Using a virtual enzyme called reverse transcriptase

2 Recombinant DNA technology has been used in the production of all of the following biomolecules except

1. Growth hormones

2. Eschrerishchia coli

3. Interferon

4. Insulin

3 Which of the following is not true?

1. The foreign gene will replicate in the bacteria, but it will not express itself through transcription and translation.

2. The bacterium Eschrerishchia coli can be grown in large amounts in synthetic media.

3. Research continues in an effort to find other users for this technology.

4. Recombinant DNA technology is a recent development

4 Expression of a gene in Eschrerishchia coli requires

1. Viral enzyme reverse transcriptase

2. The processes of transcription and translation

3. Production of insulin and other biomolecules

4. That the bacteria be grown in a synthetic media.

Text 2

Although the period that we call Renaissance began in Italy in the fourteenth century, this idea of rebirth in learning characterized other epochs in history in different parts of the world.

In 800 A.D. Charlemagne became King of the Franks and initiated the Carolingian Renaissance, a periodwhich saw beautiful and more modern cities pattered on Roman architecture. His improvements in instruction for boys expended the educational system, helped maintain Roman culture, and continued a society in Western Europe, as well as created libraries (a carryover from Alexandrian Egypt of 323 B.C.).

Kievan Russia also enjoyed a period of rebirth some 200 years later under the able rule of Yaroslav the Wise. Like Charlemagne, he founded schools, established libraries, and brought about many architectural achievements.

5 Which was the earliest period of rebirth mentioned?

1. Russian

2. Italian

3. Carolingian

4. Roman

6 Which city did Charlemagne look upon as a model for his architectural improvements?

1.Kiev

2.Rome

3.Carolingia

4.Frank

7 Which of the following was not mentioned as a characteristic of the Renaissance movement?

1.Maintaining the status quo

2. Improved education

3. Architectural advances

4. Creation of libraries

8 How many centuries separated the Kievan and the Italian Renaissance?

1. 2

2. 3

3. 4

4. 5

9 What can we assume about Yaroslav?

1. He was insane

2. He was a competent leader

3. He was silly

4. He was cruel

Text3

The bat may seem an ordinary creature, but in fact it is an amazing animal. The bat has wings and is the only mammal (10) of true flight. There are many (11) species of bat; in Britain (12) there are fourteen types of bat, which range in size from a few inches to (13) feet in wingspan.

Bats are nocturnal animals (14) become active only at dusk. Many species (15) on a ‘radar’ system to find their way around. The bat emits squeaks and then measures the echoes to ‘see’ how far any (16) is.

The (17) of bats survive on a diet of insects while others eat fruit. There are two species which eat fish and there are (18) some bats which eat meat! Some vampire bats take blood (19) their sleeping victims. These bats may (20) the deadly disease rabies.

Bats are sociable creatures and (21) large colonies. Most bats hibernate (22) the winter months. Many people are (23) of bats without ever having seen one. Perhaps if we learn (24) about these wonderful creatures, we will no longer fear them.

10

a) possible

b) able

c) capable

d) probable

11

a) different

c) differing

d) conflicting

12

a) all

b) lonely

c) alone

d) lonesome

13

a) various

b) several

c) little

d) few

14

a) which

b) who

c) whose

d) they

15

a) put

b) confide

c) stand

d) rely

16

a) blocking

b) obstacle

c) barrier

d) blockage

17

a) amount

b) population

c) majority

d) number

18

a) even

b) ever

c) too

d) so

19

a) out

b) off

c) from

d) of

20

a) hold

b) grasp

c) carry

d) send

21

a) connect

b) relate

c) structure

d) form

22

a) at

b) whole

c) throughout

d) among

23

a) fearless

b) afraid

c) scary

d) frightful

24

a) many

b) little

c) some

d) more

There … … collision … … car and … cyclist at … crossroads near my house early in the morning.

1. Are, a, between, a, a, the

2. Was, a, between, a, a, the

3. Was, the, among, the, the, the

4. Are, the, between, a, a, the

It has recently been announced that … supplies … soon … be available

1. Further, will

2. Farther, will

3. Further, would

4. Farther, would

He was punished … to bed without any supper.

1. Sending

2. By sending

3. By being sent

4. For being sent

The safe showed no signs …, but it was empty.

1. To have touched

2. Of having being touched

3. Of having touched

4. Of touching

While I … someone … my … clothes and I … walk home in my swimsuit.

1. Am swimming, steals, must

2. Was swimming, has stolen, had to

3. Was swimming, had stolen, could

4. Was swimming, stole, had to

He was … … prison 2 years ago. … that time he became interested … pegions.

1. At, the, during, in

2. In, -, during, in

3. In, the, for, with

4. At, -, during, with

Apparently Venice is slowly sinking into the sea. Scientists are trying to save it, but by the time they … the answer the city probably … .

1. Find, will have sunk

2. Has found, will have sunk

3. Will have found, sink

4. Will find, sink

This dress … , it … .

1. Can’t wash, must clean

2. Can be washed, must dry-cleaned

3. Can’t be washed, must be dry-cleaned

4. Have to wash, mustn’t be dry-cleaned

You can’t expect just … student … this problem. It requires a mathematician.

1. Any, solve

2. any, to solve

3. Some, to solve

4. Some, solving

I wasn’t really surprised that we got lost because I knew that the navigator couldn’t read a map. – But if you … why … him as a navigator?

1. Have known, did you take

2. Had known, would you have taken

3. Knew, would take

4. Know, will take

We are alive and safe thanks to our dog. If the dog … us we … the fire for several hours and by that time it … .

1. Hadn’t been woken, wouldn’t have noticed, would have spread

2. Hadn’t woken, would have noticed, wouldn’t have spread

3. Didn’t wake, would notice, would spread

4. Hadn’t woken, wouldn’t have noticed, would have spread

The inspector asked me … my ticket and when I wasn’t able … it he made me … another.

1. To see, to find, buy

2. Seeing, finding, to buy

3. To see, to find, to buy

4. Having seen, find, buy

1. (a)While searching for (b)the wreckage of (c)a unidentified aircraft, the Coast Guard encountered (d)several squeals at sea.

2. Although a number of police officers (a)was guarding the priceless (b)treasures in the museum, the director worried that someone (c)might try to (d)steal them.

3. She wishes we (a)didn’t send her (b)a candy yesterday, (c)because she’s (d)on a diet.

4. Today was (a)such beautiful day that I (b)couldn’t bring (c)myself to complete all (d)my chores.

5. (a)While they (b)were away at the beach, they allowed (c)their neighbors (d)use their barbeque grill.

6. Mumps (a)are a very (b)common disease (c)which usually (d)affects children.

7. Professor Duncan (a)teaches (b)both (c)anthropology as well as sociology (d)each fall.

8. (a)Many of the population in the (b)rural areas is (c)composed of manual (d)laborers.

9. The girls (a)were sorry to (b)had missed the singers (c)when they(d)arrived at the airport.

10. When Keith visited Alaska, he (a)lived in (b)a igloo in the winter (c)months (d)as well as in the spring.

Grammar Text

Once there 1(rule) a powerful king over the island of Samos. He was rich and prosperous, and at last his prosperity 2(rise) to such a height that he 3begin) to be afraid that the gods 4(can) 5(be) jealous of his happiness. So, some messengers 6(send) to consult an oracle in another country. They 7(tell) 8(bring) the answer as soon as the 9(get) it.

When they reached the oracle they 10(receive) the answer: “ 11(Tell) the King that if he 12(want) to escape the anger of the gods, he 13(must) 14(throw) into the sea that which he 15(hold) to be the dearest of all his possessions.” The messengers returned and the King 16(tell) what the oracle 17(say). The King therefore 18(take) a boat and 19(go) out to sea, and 20(throw) away the ring which he 21(value) greatly because it 22(give) to him by his dead wife. That night he 23(think) over what he 24(do) and if the gods 25(keep) him safe from harm.