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ALC BOOK 14 LESSON 1

1. Military __________ is the right and responsibility of every Turkish

man who is the age of 20.

a. opportunity c. service

b. personnel d. retirement

2. The Turkish Grand National Assembly has the authority to allow

foreign and armed forces to _____________ in Turkey.

a. be promoted c. be stationed

b. be up for d. be promoted

3. The NCO College offers young boys _______ to receive higher

education, a long term English course, further training, medical

treatment, and a good career.

a. the opportunity c. duty

b. promotion d. service

4. Col Hopkins has served 25 years for his country. Finally, he is

going to _________ next month. He has already made reservations

for his trip to Europe with his wife.

a. be stationed c. retire

b. be assigned d. promote

5. Capt Smith ______________ to the Military Academy.

He is leaving in two days for his new duty station.

a. was promoted c. was up for

b. was assigned d. enlisted


6. Every single female student who graduates from high school and

also who gets a certain grade from the ÖSS (the Student Selection

Test) _________________ application to the Military Academies.

a. is stationed to c. is up for

b. is promoted to d. is assigned to

7. Maj Williams expects ________________ to a higher rank soon.

a. to be promoted c. to be stationed

b. to be assigned d. to be up for

8. A silver bar is the ___________ for the rank of Lieutenant Junior

Grade in the Navy.

a. grade c. rank

b. insignia d. sign

9. ___________________ is a Navy officer. His / her rank is equal to

2nd Lieutenant in the Army.

a. Enlist c. Seaman recruit

b. Insignia d. Ensign

10. A gold leaf is a / an ____________ in the Armed Forces.

a. rank c. grade

b. duty d. insignia

11. An assignment is the same as a ___________________.

a. service c. duty

b. station d. promotion
12. I ate a lot of ________________ yesterday.

a. sweet c. fish

b. apple d. sandwich

13. She went for lunch. I’m sure she’ll be back ____________.

a. already c. just

b. soon d. ago

14. He drives as _____________ as his grandmother.

a. careful c. carelessly

b. careless d. slow

15. He runs as ____________ as an athlete.

Which one is WRONG?

a. quick c. well

b. fast d. quickly

16. This time next year, she _____________ her own business.

a. will be running c. is running

b. is going to run d. will run

17. A : __________________

B : Who is it?

A : It’s Maj Jones at Lackland Air Force Base.

a. This is Lt Mills. May I speak to Col Philips, please?


b. Col Philips, you have a long distance call.

c. That was Maj Jones who called.

d. Can I speak to Col Philips, please?

18. A : Lt Lewis, please.

B : __________________

A : This is Capt King.

a. May I ask who’s calling?

b. What’s your full name please?

c. I’m sorry, he’s out. May I take a message?

d. Will you call back again?

19. These animals are not alive today. We only see them in books and

films now. Some of them were larger than any animals we have got

on Earth today. They lived everywhere and there were 350 different

kinds of them.

What’s the topic of the paragraph?

a. animals around the world

b. elephants

c. dinosaurs

d. mammals
20. Thousands of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand as well as

from Britain and France tried to climb the hills behind the shore

and the Turks tried to stop them. This is what Mustafa Kemal said

to his soldiers: “I’m not telling you to attack. I’m telling you to die!”

The battle went on for nine months. One night, the foreign armies

sailed away. The foreign armies sailed away. The foreign

commanders had decided it was enough.

What’s the topic of the paragraph?

a. a national hero c. the twentieth century

b. the Ottoman Empire d. foreign commanders

ALC BOOK 14 LESSON 2

21. Ranchers __________ sheep for meat and wool.

a. grow c. raise

b. plant d. graze

22. Cattle don’t eat meat. They ____________.


a. bloom c. harvest

b. graze d. raise

23. ________ is a place where the farmers keep their crops or animal

food. They also don’t get wet when it is rainy or snowy.

a. Ranch c. Farm

b. Silo d. Bloom

24. Hurricane Katrina in USA ______ all the buildings and the fields in

the area. Many people died and a lot of people are still missing.

a. made c. located

b. reflected d. destroyed

25. Farmers plant their crops first. When the plants grow to their full

size, they start to _____________ them.

a. harvest c. raise

b. destroy d. take care of

26. Bread is made from ___________.

a. crops c. wheat

b. cattle d. harvest

27. ____________ is a closed place in which we put animals.

a. Silo c. Ranch

b. Barn d. Farm

28. The water in the lake is so clean that you can see your ____ when

you look into it.


a. valley c. reflection

b. reflect d. location

29. A : There are flowers on some of the plants.

B : Yes, these _______ will fall and the fruit will start to grow soon.

a. raspberries c. crops

b. harvest d. blossoms

30. Istanbul is a very important city because of its _____ between Asia

and Europe.

a. reflection c. destruction

b. location d. cabin

31. Young scouts _____ a camping fire and started to tell horror stories

around it.

a. lit c. located

b. light d. reflected

32. She heard a ____________ late at night.

a. terribly noise c. terrible noise

b. terribly noisy d. so terribly

33. She speaks _________________.

a. terrible well c. very quick

b. quite beautiful d. rather fast

34. The music sounds ____________.

a. very strongly c. very noisy


b. high noise d. so loudly

35. Is this the restaurant __________ we first met?

a. that c. which

b. where d. when

36. We visited a few countries ________ the climate is difficult to ours.

a. which c. where

b. --- d. that

37. You should go to Antalya ________it is neither too hot nor too cold.

a. which c. where

b. that d. when

38. A : ___________________

B : As a matter of fact, we spent our vacation there and we’re

planning to go to the same place again on our next vacation.

a. Did you enjoy your trip to the country?

b. What do you think of the new bridge?

c. Have you seen the new road? What is it like?

d. What did you see at the farm?

39. A : _____________________

B : I’d love to. Where is it?

a. There’s a wonderful restaurant on the other side of the river.

b. New Orleans is an interesting old city beside the Mississippi


River. Would you like to see that place?

c. Lt White is not here at the moment. Would you like to leave a

message?

d. I’ve located a nice place for a picnic. Would you like to eat there?

40. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Dufoe is a very famous story. It is an

excellent adventure story about a young man’s adventures on an

island. The story begins when Robinson Crusoe leaves England to

become a sailor. His ship sinks and he swims to a desert island.

His life is very difficult there, but he meets a man, Friday, a dog and

a parrot. After many exciting adventures they leave the island and

go back to Europe. Robinson Crusoe is a great story.

The description of the adventures is wonderful. It is an excellent

story for everyone.

What is the topic of the paragraph?

a. the description of Daniel Dufoe


b. the description of Robinson Crusoe

c. the description of the adventures of Robinson Crusoe

d. the description of an adventure story

ALC BOOK 14 LESSON 3

41. A : Were your grandparents able to ____ for your wedding party?

B : Yes, they could. They said it was a long trip from Europe to

America.

a. drop over c. come over

b. afford d. drop by

42. A : What did you wish before you __________ the candles?

B : A bike as a gift.

a. looked forward c. believed in

b. blew out d. went over

43. Mrs. Peterson bought her son a gift for his graduation from the

university. She ____________ it in colorful paper.

a. continued c. took turns

b. blew out d. wrapped

44. A : Could you lend me some money?

B : I’m sorry but I am ___________ these days.

a. scared c. over
b. broke d. rich

45. Because nuts were tightened _________, the hub-cab dropped

while he was driving.

a. poorly c. comfortably

b. pretty d. all

46. ______________ her car keys, she also lost her wallet.

a. Beside c. Besides

b. In addition d. Moreover

47. I always put a spare key of the door _____________ the mat.

a. beside c. over

b. besides d. underneath

48. A : Is the film over?

B : Not actually. It has two episodes. The next part will _____ at the

same time and on the same day next week.

a. turn up c. go over

b. continue d. take turns

49. It was a very ___________ bed. I felt like I was sleeping on a rock.

I have a terrible backache today.

a. comfortable c. uncomfortable

b. soft d. poor

50. A : How can you ___________ that car? I thought you were broke.

B : I won a lottery.
a. continue c. believe in

b. wrap d. afford

51. A : Do you _____________ reincarnation?

B : I don’t know. The rebirth of the soul in a new body sounds very

exciting and interesting.

a. believe in c. scared

b. take turns d. born

52. A : Is Prof. Martin single?

B : He’s wearing a ring.

Prof. Martin _______________________.

a. must be married c. might be married

b. must be single d. must not be married

53. A : What’s that loud music? Does it come from upstairs?

B : Yes, and what’s more, a lot of people are still coming over.

Their neighbor who lives upstairs _____________.

a. may be having a party c. should be having a party

b. must be having a party d. must not be having a party

54. Tom’s eyes are red.

a. He could be allergic to something.

b. He must be sleepy.

c. He should be sick.

d. He must not have an allergy.


55. Do I _________ give a signal when I want to make a turn?

a. must c. have to

b. supposed to d. need

56. A : ___________________

B : Sure, I will.

a. Could you swim well when you were at school?

b. Could you help me with this heavy box?

c. Do you think it will rain?

d. Do you have to wear a uniform in the classroom?

57. A : My mother has just arrived. Her shoes and coat are all wet.

B : ___________________

a. It might be raining.

b. It must be raining.

c. She could have an umbrella.

d. It must not be raining.

58. A : Did you hear that Mike lost his job?

B : __________________

a. He must not be poor.

b. He might feel proud.

c. He could be living comfortably.

d. He must be having a hard time.


59. It is very important. We all need a certain amount of it to lead

fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have a

negative side. It is a good idea to learn a few techniques. For

example, finding out the reason of the problem we have is one of

the methods of reducing it. You can also talk to a person you can

trust to give you some positive advice. Keep also away from

smoking and drinking alcohol. They actually increase it. Go for a

walk or have a warm bath.

The topic of the reading text is …

a. traffic c. noise

b. alcoholics d. stress

60. Many people have the same problem. It also destroys the lives of

people who share the same room with you. There are many causes

but the most common is that the openings through our nose are

blocked. Some people decide to have an operation and they can

solve this problem easily.

The topic of the reading paragraph is …

a. sleepwalking c. snoring

b. scaring d. coughing
ALC BOOK 14 LESSON 4

61. A : What was the flight like?

B : We went through a very bad storm. We jumped up and down on

our seats.

The flight was ____________.

a. rough c. lucky

b. smooth d. accidental

62. A : How did you find the ring?

We looked everywhere but we couldn’t find it.

B : I found it ________ while I was doing cleaning. It was under the

sofa and went into the vacuum cleaner. I took the ring out of the

vacuum cleaner.

a. accidentally c. lucky

b. accidental d. smoothly

63. A : Have you ever traveled _____?

B : Yes, once I visited my relatives in France.

a. board c. abroad

b. group d. tourist
64. A : What did the announcement say?

B : Passengers are required to _____________ the plane.

a. attempt c. board

b. cancel d. abroad

65. Because of the storm, all the flights were ______________.

a. canceled c. reported

b. put aside d. boarded

66. Dr. Smith had to _________ his trip because of the emergency.

He had to change his plans.

a. attempt c. cancel

b. put aside d. chance

67. I never believe in politicians. They always give _____ during the

elections but when their turns come they forget what they have

said.

a. reports c. fares

b. luck d. promises

68. James is a very _______ person. He won a million dollars from the

lottery he found on the road by chance.

a. accidental c. luck

b. lucky d. smooth

69. I can’t eat a lemon. Because it ____ very sour.

a. smells c. looks
b. tastes d. feels

70. Neil attempted to climb up Mt. Everest.

a. Neil could climb up the mountain.

b. Neil couldn’t climb up the mountain.

c. Neil took a great risk to climb up the mountain.

d. Neil tried to climb up the mountain.

71. We put some __________ in our backpacks before we started our

tracking.

a. refreshments c. reports

b. lotteries d. fares

72. When you see the yield sign, you __________________.

a. should slow down c. shouldn’t speed down

b. must speed up d. ought to pull over

73. I _____________ to see the dentist. I have a terrible toothache.

a. should c. must

b. ought to d. need

74. Carlos is fond of learning foreign languages. He speaks English

____ than his classmates. He can also write very well in English.

a. the best c. better

b. the worst d. worse

75. Bob : Let’s go out for a drink.


Paul : I’m sorry but I have to drive my aunt to the airport.

a. Paul told Bob that he has to drive his aunt to the airport.

b. Paul said he wanted to go out for a drink.

c. Bob said he wants Paul to go out for a drink.

d. Paul said he had to drive his aunt to the airport.

76. NO SMOKING

What did that sign say?

a. It said not smoking. c. It said you didn’t smoke.

b. It said you don’t smoke. d. It said not to smoke.

77. A : ___________________

B : Don’t worry. She told me she might be late.

a. What did you tell her?

b. I’ve lost my wallet.

c. Have you seen the kids?

d. I wonder where Alice is.

78. A : _________________________

B : He might be sunbathing on the beach now.

a. Mike has gone on a vacation to Miami.

b. Tom took his winter clothes for his vacation.

c. Why did Sam take his fishing rod with him?

d. Jack is planning to fly to Hawaii tomorrow.


79. She speaks French smoothly.

a. I can’t understand her.

b. She speaks French the worst of all.

c. The way she speaks French confuses me.

d. She speaks as well as a French person.

80. He canceled his plans because of the meeting.

a. The meeting caused him to change his plans.

b. The meeting was a chance for him to make a plan.

c. His plan was to have a meeting.

d. He didn’t change his plan because of the meeting.

BOOK 14 LESSONS 1-2-3-4

81. My brother drives as ________ as my father.

a. careful c. carefully

b. more careful d. more carefully

82. I run as fast as ___________ .

a. he did c. he is

b. he does d. his

83. I have a house as big as _________ .

a. you c. yours

b. your d. you are

84. Mike swims as _______ as his brother.

a. good c. well

b. better d. the best


85. Can you climb mountains as _________ as Nasuh Mahruki?

a. careful c. top

b. high d. low

86. A : How ________ can you throw this stone?

B : I can throw _________ than you __________ .

a. far / further / do c. further / far / are

b. far / as far / do d. farther / farther / do

87. Here is the room ________ I played hide and seek with my friends.

a. where c. which

b. what d. when

88. Our house, _________ my grandfather built, was on a busy corner.

a. where c. whose

b. which d. that

89. Do you remember the day ________ we found that old bookstore?

a. where c. who

b. which d. when

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