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TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIES READING II
(UNETI)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY

Part I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions (2.0 points)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. Mrs. Simpson seems to have settled into her new role well, ____________she
has only been Catering Manager for a couple of months.
A. despite
B. although
C. however
D. while
2. When I spoke to Karl about the missing tablet PC, he____________that he
had either used it or seen it.
A. denied
B. rejected
C. negated
D. refused
3. I should have made a note in my calendar, and then I would not ____________
the meeting.
A. missing
B. had missed
C. have missed
D. to miss
4. Marlon has not been to work for the last three weeks because he has____________
his ankle.
A. stressed
B. sprained
C. stretched
D. sprayed
5. A deposit or credit card ____________is required on all orders over $50.
A. authorization
B. authorize
C. authorizing
D. authorized
6. During the cooking demonstration, the chef cut the pastry into thin
____________using a sharp knife.
A. streaks
B. strokes
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C. strips
D. stripes
7. In this tough economic climate, it would be better to offer cheaper deals for bulk
purchases____________than increase our unit prices.
A. instead
B. in case
C. except
D. rather
8. The site supervisor reminded the workers to check the ladder was leaning firmly
____________ the wall before climbing up it.
A. against
B. towards
C. onto
D. about
9. If Jack ____________ to the meeting last Wednesday, I would certainly have seen
him.
A. will go
B. was going
C. had gone
D. has gone
10. We do not have much money saved, so we cannot possibly buy a condominium
unless we get a ____________ from the bank.
A. lend
B. lone
C. lent
D. loan

PART II: Matching the suitable sentence with the notice. (1.0 points)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Which notice (A-F) say this (1-5)?
For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A – F on the answer sheet
1. You cannot travel by railway until A. MUSEUM OF TRAVEL AND
tomorrow. TRANSPORT
Entrance free for children
2. Children and parents travel for less with B. PLEASE SHOW YOUR TICKET AT
this. THE MUSEUM ENTRANCE
3. You must pay before you travel on this. C. GET CHEAPER TICKETS WITH A
RAILCARD
4. Only adults pay to go in here. D. NO TRAINS TODAY BECAUSE OF
VERY HIGH WINDS
5. This is late because of bad weather. E. DO NOT GET ON THE TRAIN

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WITHOUT A TICKET
F. 8.30 LONDON TRAIN DELAYED
BECAUSE OF FOG

PART III: Choose the best to fill in the blanks. (2.5 points)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Up in the mountains, the view is beautiful. But not for emergency doctor Martin Schmidt,
paramedic Marius Adler and helicopter pilot Klaus Hartmann. Their job is to find and rescue
people (1) ……………trouble: climbers caught in an avalanche, injured skiers, even lost
walkers. Reporter Lucy Rose (2) …………the team and asked them about their work.
Adler says they love (3) ………..jobs, but they sometimes get angry (4) ………… the people
they rescue, ‘Climbers always risk their lives, but when they get (5) ………..trouble they also
risk ours.’
What exactly are the dangers? Hartmann says that, although the sun (6) ………….today, they
usually fly in much worse weather (7) …………, which can be very dangerous. Another
problem is that, often, the people they rescue are frightened. They panic, and this (8) ………. it
difficult for the team.
And what are the (9) ………….things about the job? Hartmann says, ‘Saving lives is its own
reward.’ And occasionally they get a surprise. ‘One time we rescued a woman after a skiing
accident. She was (10) …………hurt. Later her husband brought us a huge box of chocolates.’
The people they rescue, Schmidt explains, hardly ever say thank you!
1. A. of B. for C. in D. on
2. A. meet B. meets C. is meeting D. met
3. A. them B. his C. him D. their
4. A. with B. for C. by D. on
5. A. into B. up C. rid of D. to
6. A. is shining B. shines C. shining D. to shine
7. A. conditioning B. conditioner C. condition D. conditions
8. A. make B. makes C. making D. to make
9. A. better B. well C. best D. good
10. A. bad B. good C. well D. badly

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Part IV: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer shect to indicate the correct answer. (2.0 points)
Passage 1:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

In 1959, the government of Egypt was working on a plan to build a dam on the
River Nile. It was called the Aswan Dam, and it was intended to generate electricity and
allow the river water to be used for agriculture. There was one big problem with the plan,
though. The dam would flood a nearby valley that contained ancient Egyptian treasures,
including two enormous stone temples.

It can be difficult for governments to choose culture and history over economics.
However, if countries always made decisions like this, the majority of the world's ancient
sites would end up being destroyed. Luckily, UNESCO stepped in. They formed a
committee that tried to convince Egypt to protect its ancient treasures. With support from
many countries, they were finally successful. The huge temples were carefully removed
from their original site and moved to a safe location so that the dam could be built.
After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more
sites around the world. They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan, and temples
in Indonesia. With industrialization changing the world rapidly, there were many sites
that needed to be saved. Eventually, UNESCO formed the World Heritage Organization
to protect important natural and historic sites wherever it was necessary.
By now, the World Heritage Organization has protected hundreds of sites ranging
from beautiful natural islands to buildings in large cities and ancient ruins. If you're able
to visit any of the many protected sites, you'll agree it was worth it.

1.What is the best title for the passage?

A UNESCO
B UNESCO to succeed
C UNESCO to develop
D UNESCO to rescue
2.The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
A culture
B decision
C country
D economics
3.What is meant by the first sentence of the second paragraph?
A Most governments prefer to sell their treasures.
B Money sometimes seems more important than all other things.
C Governments are never able to consider two things at once.
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D Governments usually don't know anything about their culture.

4.Why did UNESCO get involved in Egypt?
A Egypt was planning to build a dam that would harm ancient temples.
B Egypt was planning to build a valley for agriculture and electricity.
C Egypt was planning to create a dam right on top of an ancient temple.
D When the dam flooded a valley, several treasures were discovered.
5Why is the World Heritage Organisation more important now than it would have been
200 years ago?
A Countries didn't cooperate in the past.
B Cities were smaller back then
C There were not as many interesting sites 200 years ago.
D Modern business and production are changing the world.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Although they are safe to use in the short term, coal, gas and oil present a long
term threat to the environment. All three types of fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide in
far greater quantities than plants can use. The carbon dioxide then accumulates in the
atmosphere and may even increase the earth’s “heat load” and lead to global rises in
temperature. Furthermore, all three fossil fuels are non-renewable forms of energy.
Geothermal power is unlikely ever to be an energy source of major importance. It
is limited and is exploitable in only a few places. Hydro-power offers a much more useful
source of energy. It is also renewable but its availability is limited. Dams cannot be built
in certain areas. Wind power is a pollution-free source of energy but it cannot be used in
many parts of the world where there is insufficient wind. Wave power is non - polluting
and doesn’t add to the earth’s heat but it is ineffective where the sea is usually calm.
Solar power is renewable. It neither causes pollution nor adds to the earth’s heat
load. Unfortunately, solar power is not distributed equally and it also requires expensive
equipment. Finally, nuclear power provides a very efficient and renewable power source.
However, not only is there a great danger of leaks or accidents but there is also the
problem of the disposal of radioactive waste.
1The threat caused by fossil fuels in the long term is _____________________.
A the safety of using them
B the non-renewable forms of energy
C the increase in global temperatures

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D the greater quantities of carbon dioxide in plants

2 Geothermal power is less popular than other renewable sources of energy because
___________.
A it is dangerous sometimes
B it is not available in many places
C it is polluted
D it costs a lot to exploit
3 It is worrying to use nuclear power because _______________________.
A it is inefficient
B an cause accidents
C it is non-renewable
D it is not leaking
4What is NOT true about the passage?
A Fossil fuels are unlimited and safe to use in the distant future.
B Hydro-power is impossible in places where dams cannot be built.
C Like any other renewable sources of energy, solar energy has become disadvantages.
D The use of solar energy and wind power depends on the weather.
5 The word “accumulates” in the passage is closest in meaning to________.
A builds up
B declines
C decreases
D gets smaller
Part V: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions. (2.5 points)
The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle
Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people
to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road
traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of
pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s,
when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars
and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an
unpleasant and dangerous experience. Many believed the time was right for
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experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At
first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets
if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were
closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted
they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many
shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items,
prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually
saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city
centre.
1. When were traffic-free shopping areas first established, and where?
2. Why were traffic-free shopping areas built in Middle Eastern countries during the
Middle Ages?
3. What action was taken in central Rome around 2000 years ago regarding road
traffic?
4. When and where did the modern concept of traffic-free shopping streets emerge?
5. What initial challenges did shopkeepers face when the first streets in Europe were
closed to traffic?