1.

___________you to change your mind about handing in your resignation, we should be happy
for you to stay with us.

 If
 Should
 Unless
 Were

2. I benefited a great deal ____________taking that online training course.

 for
 from
 with
 of
DIRECTIONS: The following items need a word or words to complete the sentence. From the
four (4) choices for each item, choose the best answer.

1. ___________you to change your mind about handing in your resignation, we should be happy
for you to stay with us.
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If
Should

Unless
Were
Correct answer
Were

2. I benefited a great deal ____________taking that online training course.

*
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for
from

with
of

3. If you could win his attention __________ for you.

*
0/1

the so much better

the better so much

so much the better

so the much better
Correct answer
so much the better
4. Only on very rare occasions __________ an approval before midday.*
1/1

the old lady would make

would make the old lady
would the old lady make

the old lady make would

5. By the time you are my age, you __________ your mind.

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a. will probably change

b. will probably have changed

c. would the old lady make
d. the old lady make would
Correct answer
b. will probably have changed

6. __________with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and
bad-tempered.
*
0/1

How
While

Which
What
Correct answer
What

7. __________your house repainted every year?*

1/1

Have you
Have you got
Do you have

Have you been

8. The President resigned, the whiff of scandal remained__________.

*
1/1

otherwise
therefore
immediately
nevertheless

9. I’m sure he only said those things __________.

*
1/1

for annoying me
to my annoyance
to annoy me

for annoy me

10. Capital punishment was done __________ in Britain nearly half a century ago.*
0/1

out for

off by
away with
over from
Correct answer
away with

11. I can assure you that everything __________ as quickly as possible.*

1/1

will deal with

will be dealt
will deal
will be dealt with

12. Unfortunately, their house __________ while they were at the restaurant celebrating their
anniversary.*
0/1

had burgled
got burgled
went burgled
burgled

Correct answer
got burgled

13. Thank you very much. I haven’t been to __________ party for ages.
*
0/1

a so enjoyable

the so enjoyable
so enjoyable
so enjoyable a
Correct answer
so enjoyable a

14. Did you really understand all __________ he said?*

1/1

which
what
when
that

15. I had no difficulty ___________ their house although they had said that people often did.*
1/1
finding

to find
to finding
for finding

16. My daughter is planning to spend a year in Australia, ____________ seems to me to be a

sensible idea.*
1/1

what
that
which

where

17. In such a plight ________________ that we had no choice but to radio for help.*
0/1

we found ourselves

we ourselves found
did we find ourselves
did we ourselves find
Correct answer
did we ourselves find
Sentence Correction
1 of 3 points
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and choose the response that corrects the underlined
portion. From the four choices for each item, choose the best answer.

18. Just as I was departing, a nun passes by and whispers encouragement.*

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is passing by and whispered

is passing by and whispers
passed by and whispers
passed by and whispered
19. Not being aware of the legal implications of his action, an arrest was made by the security
guard.*
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the security guard called the police to arrest the offender.

the offender was arrested by the security guard.

the security guard made an arrest

an arrest was made by the police
Correct answer
the security guard made an arrest

20. When one becomes a seafarer, you don’t get home very often.*
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a person doesn’t get home very often

he doesn’t get home very often

people don’t get home very often

one doesn’t get home very often.
Correct answer
one doesn’t get home very often.
B. ENGLISH VOCABULARY: 20 items Sentence Completion
8 of 10 points
DIRECTIONS: For each of the following questions, select the best answer from among the
choices given.

21. The research is so __________ that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined.
*
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rewarding
comprehensive

subjective
economical

22. The psychic claims to know what the signs __________, but no one trusts his ability as a
prophet.*
1/1

mystery
repudiated
portend

deterred

23. Apple’s claims about the new computer are pure _________; no machine is that good!*
1/1

incongruity
hyperbole

idolatry
insularity

24. Concerned that her child’s ___________ diet may not provide him with sufficient protein,
the worried mother pressed food on him.*
1/1

anomalous
austere
abstemious

aberrant

25. The guests did not enjoy the main dish. There was so much oil in it that it was __________.*
1/1

dogmatic
caustic
invigorating
unpalatable

26. By setting up a prenuptial agreement, the prospective bride and groom hoped to __________
any potential arguments about money in the event of a divorce.*
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impede
inundate

forestall
involve
Correct answer
forestall

27. Despite its stated goal of fostering hard work and productivity, the company hired many
__________ and unproductive employees.*
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creative
meritorious
efficient
lazy

28. Once __________, whales have been hunted almost to extinction.*

1/1

non-existent
captive
numerous

natural

29. The expression “he passed away” is a/an ___________ for “he died.”*
0/1

euphemism
eulogy

exigency
efficacy
Correct answer
euphemism

30. Rest and proper nutrition should __________ the patient’s recovery.*
1/1
exculpate
exacerbate
facilitate

enervate
Definition of Terms
4 of 5 points
DIRECTIONS: Select the word that most nearly meets the definition given.

31. CONCLUDE (V)*

1/1

Become indifferent, change in character, position, size, shape, etc.

Take part or become involved in an activity
Come or bring to an end

Find out or form an idea of an amount, or value of something; assess

32. AFFECT (V)*

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Have an influence on; produce an effect on

To give support or aid to; help

Gain by one’s own ability, effort or behavior
Look; try to find or obtain

33. EQUATE (V)*

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Put a limit on something or somebody

Consider something as equal or equivalent (to something else)

Cause something to continue, keep something in existence at this level, standard, etc.
Have one’s home; live

34. ELEMENT(N)*
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Single article, or unit in a list, etc.

Necessary or characteristic part of something
Main written or printed part of a book or page
Action, task or piece of work given to somebody to do
Correct answer
Single article, or unit in a list, etc.

35. JOURNAL (N)*

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A trip somewhere
Division of a book
Drawing or outline from which something may be made
Newspaper or periodical, especially one that is serious, and deals with a specialized subject

Antonyms
3 of 5 points
DIRECTIONS: Each question below consists of a word printed in CAPITAL LETTERS, followed
by four (4) lettered words, phrases or sentences. Choose the lettered word, phrase or sentence
that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in capital letters.

36. DISPARITY (N)*

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timidity
complacency
bigotry
likeness

37. SPORADIC (ADJ)

*
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regular
spurious
tortuous
volatile

Correct answer
regular
38. CRITICAL (ADJ)*
0/1

uncertain
destructive

unimportant
silent
Correct answer
unimportant

39. OPULENCE (N)*

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generosity
solitude
transparency
penury

40. SCHOLARLY (ADJ)

*
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erudite
ignorant

unhealthy
indifferent
C. READING COMPREHENSION 10 ITEMS
6 of 10 points
DIRECTIONS: This part of the examination tests your ability to comprehend and remember
what you read. Everything you need to answer the question will be in the passage. Choose the
correct answer.

Passage 1.

Shipping went through a radical transformation between the 15th and 16th centuries, a
transformation that eventually had extensive influence on most aspects of the lives of
Europeans. Shipping was the economic activity of the period with the greatest potential for
growth. The merchant marine experience a rise in tonnage per capita of more than 400 per cent
from 1500 to 1800. The productivity of sailor manning that tonnage rose dramatically, faster than
in virtually all other major occupations. The range of government efforts to promote shipping, a
bundle of policies often lumped together under the omnibus term “mercantilism” indicate that
Europeans realized the possibilities created by improvements in water, especially ocean
transport. It was not just the increasing scale, but also the scope of shipping that made it so
important to early modern Europe.
41. What is the primary topic of the above passage?
*
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The importance of shipping to international trade

The importance of shipping to early modern Europe

The role seafarers play in overseas shipping

The potential of shipping as a source of government revenue

Passage 1.

Shipping went through a radical transformation between the 15th and 16th centuries, a
transformation that eventually had extensive influence on most aspects of the lives of
Europeans. Shipping was the economic activity of the period with the greatest potential for
growth. The merchant marine experience a rise in tonnage per capita of more than 400 per cent
from 1500 to 1800. The productivity of sailor manning that tonnage rose dramatically, faster than
in virtually all other major occupations. The range of government efforts to promote shipping, a
bundle of policies often lumped together under the omnibus term “mercantilism” indicate that
Europeans realized the possibilities created by improvements in water, especially ocean
transport. It was not just the increasing scale, but also the scope of shipping that made it so
important to early modern Europe.

42. The term "transformation" as used in the above passage most nearly means:
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complete change

continual improvement
accurate translation
temporary modification
Correct answer
continual improvement

Passage 1.
Shipping went through a radical transformation between the 15th and 16th centuries, a
transformation that eventually had extensive influence on most aspects of the lives of
Europeans. Shipping was the economic activity of the period with the greatest potential for
growth. The merchant marine experience a rise in tonnage per capita of more than 400 per cent
from 1500 to 1800. The productivity of sailor manning that tonnage rose dramatically, faster than
in virtually all other major occupations. The range of government efforts to promote shipping, a
bundle of policies often lumped together under the omnibus term “mercantilism” indicate that
Europeans realized the possibilities created by improvements in water, especially ocean
transport. It was not just the increasing scale, but also the scope of shipping that made it so
important to early modern Europe.

43.Which conclusion can you derive from reading the passage?

*
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Seafaring was already recognized as a noble profession in early modern Europe

People were aware of the importance to protect the marine environment
Shipping was already an important economic activity in Europe as early as during the 15th
century
People in Europe recognize seafaring as a noble profession

Correct answer
Shipping was already an important economic activity in Europe as early as during the 15th
century

Passage 1.

Shipping went through a radical transformation between the 15th and 16th centuries, a
transformation that eventually had extensive influence on most aspects of the lives of
Europeans. Shipping was the economic activity of the period with the greatest potential for
growth. The merchant marine experience a rise in tonnage per capita of more than 400 per cent
from 1500 to 1800. The productivity of sailor manning that tonnage rose dramatically, faster than
in virtually all other major occupations. The range of government efforts to promote shipping, a
bundle of policies often lumped together under the omnibus term “mercantilism” indicate that
Europeans realized the possibilities created by improvements in water, especially ocean
transport. It was not just the increasing scale, but also the scope of shipping that made it so
important to early modern Europe.

44. What made shipping so important to early modern Europe?

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The productivity of sailors manning the ships made shipping a model among all the industries
The increasing scale and the scope of shipping
The government’s efforts to enhance growth and development of international shipping

The growing concerns about the need to protect and preserve the maritime environment
Correct answer
The increasing scale and the scope of shipping

Passage 1.

Shipping went through a radical transformation between the 15th and 16th centuries, a
transformation that eventually had extensive influence on most aspects of the lives of
Europeans. Shipping was the economic activity of the period with the greatest potential for
growth. The merchant marine experience a rise in tonnage per capita of more than 400 per cent
from 1500 to 1800. The productivity of sailor manning that tonnage rose dramatically, faster than
in virtually all other major occupations. The range of government efforts to promote shipping, a
bundle of policies often lumped together under the omnibus term “mercantilism” indicate that
Europeans realized the possibilities created by improvements in water, especially ocean
transport. It was not just the increasing scale, but also the scope of shipping that made it so
important to early modern Europe.

45. The term “tonnage” in the context of the passage refers to:
*
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Duty charged on ship’s cargo

Weight of ship’s cargo

Size of fleet of ships

Ship’s cargo capacity
Correct answer
Ship’s cargo capacity

Passage 2.

West Bengal in India is a rural area with villages of between 5,000 to 10,000 people scattered
throughout. These people are among the poorest people in the world. Their greatest physical
need is potable drinking water. Many of these villages do not have wells. In the villages that do
have wells, many of them were dug incorrectly and are tainted with water that causes the people
to be constantly sick. In the villages that do not have wells, the people are literally drinking water
from streams and lagoons that are infested with disease. They get water from wherever they can
get it, but many times this is water that is also shared with animals, sanitation runoff, and such.

46. According to the passage, the people on West Bengal, India are
*
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getting ample support from the government

among the poorest in the world

getting their drinking water from very well constructed deep wells
mostly seafarers who serve in India’s domestic ships

Passage 2.

West Bengal in India is a rural area with villages of between 5,000 to 10,000 people scattered
throughout. These people are among the poorest people in the world. Their greatest physical
need is potable drinking water. Many of these villages do not have wells. In the villages that do
have wells, many of them were dug incorrectly and are tainted with water that causes the people
to be constantly sick. In the villages that do not have wells, the people are literally drinking water
from streams and lagoons that are infested with disease. They get water from wherever they can
get it, but many times this is water that is also shared with animals, sanitation runoff, and such.

47. “Potable drinking water” means

*
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drinking water carried in portable containers

water that is safe for drinking

drinking water that causes people to be constantly sick

water that is fit only for watering plants and cleaning animals

Passage 3:

Shipping is perhaps the most international of the world’s industries, serving more than 90 per
cent of global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo cost-effectively, cleanly, and safely.

The ownership and management chain surrounding any ship can embrace many countries and
ships spend their economic life moving between different jurisdictions, often far from the
country of registry. There is, therefore, a need for international standards to regulate shipping---
which can be adopted and accepted by all. The first maritime treaties date back to the
19th century. Later, the Titanic disaster of 1912 spawned the first international safety of life at
sea---SOLAS--- convention, still the most important treaty addressing maritime safety.

48. According to the passage, shipping:

*
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is the most international of the world’s industries

serves more than 90 per cent of the global trade
carries cargo cost-effectively, cleanly and safely
all of the above

Passage 3:

Shipping is perhaps the most international of the world’s industries, serving more than 90 per
cent of global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo cost-effectively, cleanly, and safely.

The ownership and management chain surrounding any ship can embrace many countries and
ships spend their economic life moving between different jurisdictions, often far from the
country of registry. There is, therefore, a need for international standards to regulate shipping---
which can be adopted and accepted by all. The first maritime treaties date back to the
19th century. Later, the Titanic disaster of 1912 spawned the first international safety of life at
sea---SOLAS--- convention, still the most important treaty addressing maritime safety.

49. In the phrase, “which can be adopted and accepted by all,” the word “all” refers to:
*
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the member-states of the United Nations

countries who are parties to the international convention

persons who perished in the sinking of the “Titanic”

seafarers serving on international ships

Passage 3:

Shipping is perhaps the most international of the world’s industries, serving more than 90 per
cent of global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo cost-effectively, cleanly, and safely.

The ownership and management chain surrounding any ship can embrace many countries and
ships spend their economic life moving between different jurisdictions, often far from the
country of registry. There is, therefore, a need for international standards to regulate shipping---
which can be adopted and accepted by all. The first maritime treaties date back to the
19th century. Later, the Titanic disaster of 1912 spawned the first international safety of life at
sea---SOLAS--- convention, still the most important treaty addressing maritime safety.

50. The phrase “country of registry” is most correctly described as:

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The country where many of the cargo owners reside

The country most often visited by the ship
The home country of the person who owns the ship
The country whose national flag is carried by the ship

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