1. In the history of Chinese Empire, several dynasties 4.

According to a study, pigeons can ---- spot cancer

rose to power over the centuries, while some brought on medical images, so they must be trained to be
war and famine, others made incredible ------ in used in medical purposes.
philosophy, technology, and art.
A) conventionally
A) advances
B) intensely
B) discrimination
C) accurately
C) conflicts
D) severely
D) sanctions
E) subtly
E) forecasts

5. On the seashore, as the tide comes in, many plants

2. Water is ----- because it forms a major constituent and animals are plunged underwater; when it
of every tissue and every cell and is the medium for recedes, they are ---- the sun or air.
nearly all functions and chemical transformations.
A) aimed at
A) indispensable
B) exposed to
B) ceaseless
C) divided by
C) deterrent
D) likened to
D) disposable
E) relieved of
E) bizarre

6. Sea ice is a general term that comprises several

3. Not only children but also adults who still have not - types of ice originating ---- the freezing of marine
---- their childhood fears might be extremely scared by waters, which occurs ---- a water temperature of
natural phenomena such as thunder and lightning. about -1.8°C, depending upon salt content.

A) accompany A) out/over

B) magnify B) in / through

C) diminish C) from / at

D) overcome D) about / below

E) evoke E) for / on
7. Researchers ----- the possibility that certain 10. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression
chemicals or other toxins in the environment ----- a that typically occurs during the winter months and
role in causing or triggering Alzheimer's disease. goes away during the spring and summer, and
sufferers are treated with light therapy ----- enough
A) are studying / must have
daylight is available.
B) have been studying / may have A) so that
C) will have studied / could have B) while
D) were studying / will have C) whether
E) study / should have D) until

E) since

8. As the internationalisation of business life ------- 11. .---- the directions of the rising and setting of the
dramatically throughout the world, new kinds of sun, which varied with place and season, the most
requirements -------- on employees' task performance noticeable directions that could help a sailor were
and adjustment to other cultures. those of the winds.
A) had increased / would be set A) Apart from
B) increases / were set B) Due to
C) has increased / are being set C) As a result of
D) was increasing / would have been set D) In case of
E) will increase / had been set E) As opposed to

9. ---- the number of colleges and universities in the 12. . Biological therapy is sometimes used to treat
USA was impressive in the second half of the 20th cervical cancer, ----- alone ----- in combination with
century, few of these institutions could meet the chemotherapy.
definition of a place of higher education.
A) either / or
A) Just as
B) neither / nor
B) Because
C) so / that
C) While
D) the more / the more
D) Once
E) such / that
E) Only if
Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) may have varying 15.
difficulties with movement, muscle tone, and posture.
(13)----- the disease is a result of injury to the brain, A) except for
mental retardation often occurs. This has significant B) prior to
impacts (14)----- a child's ability to function in daily life
and to learn in the academic environment. For C) irrespective of
example, pupils with CP may face many challenges in
D) despite
school (15)----- language and articulation difficulties
resulting from limited muscle movement around the E) due to
mouth and throat. Impairments in muscle movement,
posture, and balance (16)----- the use of assistive
devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, or braces.
16.
Communication devices such as communication
boards and computerised talkers can help children A) would have required
with CP to ‘’talk‘’ with others in the hopes of gaining
the social, emotional, and academic benefits that B) have to require
often (17)----- communication.
C) must have required

D) was able to require

E) may require
13.

A) Although
17.
B) Because
A) compromise
C) In case
B) disturb
D) As if
C) accompany
E) Unless
D) allocate

E) convey

14.

A) to

B) over

C) on

D) via

E) at
18. . Although there are global conservation measures 20. While much importance has been put on
taken by authorities, ----. chemicals and environmental pollutants as
carcinogens (agents that cause cancer), ---.
A) zoologcal parks have helped to save some sea
turtle species from extinction A) it actually turns out that the predominant factors in
determining cancer are associated with lifestyle
B) it is forbidden to breed some rare species of sea
turtles and tortoises commercially B) the knowledge gained in cancer biology over the
past 20 years has allowed for the discovery of new
C) human activities such as hunting predators have a drugs to treat cancer
positive effect on sea turtle populations
C) it is estimated that with dietary improvements
D) sea turtle fossils are found frequently in ancient there could be a 50% reduction in colon and rectal
sedimentary deposits from the Jurassic eras cancers
E) the dramatic decline in sea turtle populations is yet D) pomegranate juice, which is rich in tannins, has
to cease in many parts of the world recently been studied as a potential cancer prevention
agent

E) one out of every three people in the US falls victim

to cancer at some point in their lives
19. Wherever humans are active in a forested region
of the world, ----.

A) the density of forested areas remains unchanged in

the Amazon region 21. Teachers should recognise the fact that students
B) trees are not vital to the survival of many other will not be willing to take part in reading activities ---- .
organisms growing naturally A) because different types of texts, such as an article
C) often the most useful species of trees are becoming and a short story, can be used to expose students to
rare through overexploitation and loss of habitat different styles

D) threatened species of trees are mostly elderly, and B) although they must follow the requirements stated
infested with worms and other organisms in the course syllabus

E) tree species in forests vary greatly depending on C) so that they are often captivated by the pictures
the climate of the region and graphics accompanying the texts in coursebooks

D) unless the texts are interesting to them as

individuals and relevant to their particular needs and
wants

E) after they attract students' attention by asking

questions about the topic of the text they will read
22. While education is universal and occurs wherever 23. The mitochondria are called the powerhouses of
people interact and communicate with each other, ---- the cell because without them cells would be unable
--. to extract enough energy from the nutrients and all
cellular functions would cease.
A) the manner in which societies exploit their human
resources is a measure of the power of education A) Hücrenin enerji santrali denen mitokondriler
olmasaydı, hücreler besinlerden yeterli enerjiyi elde
B) international exchanges of views about good edemeyecekleri için bütün hücresel fonksiyonlar sona
educational practices are often initiated by ererdi.
professionals working with children
B) Mitokondrilere hücrenin enerji santralleri denir
C) pioneer efforts are usually embraced by education çünkü onlar olmadan hücreler besinlerden yeterli
systems once their intrinsic worth is established enerji elde edemezlerdi ve bütün hücresel
D) education systems are continuously shaped by fonksiyonlar sona ererdi.
local beliefs, customs, and history in diverse nations C) Mitokondrilere hücrenin enerji santralleri
E) throughout history, the institutions of education denmesinin sebebi onlar olmadan hücrelerin
have been formed under similar principles besinlerden yeterli enerji elde edememeleri ve bütün
hücresel fonksiyonların sona ermesidir.

D) Mitokondriler olmadan besinlerden yeterli enerji

elde edilemeyeceği ve bütün hücresel fonksiyonlar
sona ereceği için mitokondrilere hücrenin enerji
santralleri denir.

E) Mitokondrilere hücrenin enerji santralleri denir

çünkü onlar olmasaydı hücreler besinlerden yeterli
enerji elde edemeyecekleri için bütün hücresel
fonksiyonlar sona ererdi.
24. Kosova Savaşı'ndan sonra, Sultan I. Bayezid
Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'nın Avrupa'daki topraklarını
birleştirdi ve Anadolu'da kalan bağımsız Türk
beyliklerini himayesi altına aldı.

A) Sultan Bayezid I, who consolidated the European

holdings of the Ottoman Empire, took the remaining
independent Turkic statelets in Anatolia under his
protection after the Battle of Kosovo.

B) Following the Battle of Kosovo, the European

holdings of the Ottoman Empire were consolidated
and the remaining independent Turkic statelets in
Anatolia were taken under the protection of Sultan
Bayezid I.

C) After the Battle of Kosovo, Sultan Bayezid I was

able to consolidate the European holdings of the
Ottoman Empire because the remaining independent
Turkic statelets in Anatolia were under his protection.

D) Following the Battle of Kosovo, Sultan Bayezid I

consolidated the European holdings of the Ottoman
Empire and took the remaining independent Turkic
statelets in Anatolia under his protection.

E ) After consolidating the European holdings of the

Ottoman Empire following the Battle of Kosovo,
Sultan Bayezid I took the remaining independent
Turkic statelets in Anatolia under his protection.
Your long expectation has finally been realized: you 26. It is clearly stated in the passage that
are going to a university abroad. This new challenge
and opportunity might soon collide with the reality of A) if one doesn't adjust quickly to the new culture,
being in a new culture, something known as culture one probably never will
shock. Culture shock has been viewed as a B) successful adjustment to the new culture depends
psychological reaction or a generalized disorientation on how one handles the culture shock
and trauma experienced by a person learning to cope
with a new culture and circumstances. It is a normal C) culture shock is a sign that a person is not capable
and natural part of living in a foreign cultural of adapting to life abroad
environment. Culture shock doesn't mean that one is
D) culture shock may bring about social changes which
adjusting poorly - it means that one is undergoing a
are difficult to cope with
normal reaction. However, the way that one manages
culture shock can have important implications for the E) people with psychological or emotional disorders
success of one's adaptability to the new culture. The are most likely to suffer from culture shock
psychological reaction in coping with culture shock
includes emotional and cognitive components, as well
as the effects of social changes. These changes also
stir up a psychophysiological reaction to the
experience of another culture. The changes caused by 27. One of the symptoms of culture shock is that
culture shock include fatigue, role stress and identity
loss, excessive concern with cleanliness, and a fear of A) one becomes unable to think logically
danger from food and water.
B) your emotions start going from one extreme to
another without warning

25. When someone is exposed to a new culture, ----. C) people lose their appetites and so become
undernourished
A) he/ she can find that the challenge is not as great
as he believed D) one tends to start believing one is physically ill
when one is not
B) it often does not live up to his / her expectations
E) the person may be suspicious of what he eats and
C) he/ she becomes very homesick, especially for drinks
his/her favourite foods

D) it isn't at all unusual to experience culture shock

28. The underlined word in the passage 'result in ' is
E) the necessary adjustment takes a long time closest in meaning to ----.

A) induce

B) undertake

C) compile

D) plunder

E) envisage
Cats will try to get into every space, they will climb 30. It is stated in the passage that cats ----
your curtains, and end up on the highest shelf. It is
important to ensure your home is safe for your cat to A) are humble animals that can sleep throughout the
play and explore without breaking things or hurting day.
themselves. The most important thing you can do is B) pose dangers to your home as they like to chew on
make sure that all chemicals, cleaning products and furniture.
other harmful items are away where they can’t get to
them; just somewhere that you keep closed is fine. C) are likely to hurt themselves as they like exploring.
Houseplants can pose a threat to your cat also. It is
D) don’t get poisoned from chemicals such as cleaning
crucial that you know what plants are in your home
products.
and whether they are toxic to cats. Cats use plants to
aid in digestion and will chew whatever plants are in E) can climb up anything but curtains.
your home. Providing cat grass can help with this, but
it is best not to risk them ingesting a toxic plant.
Lastly, make sure that you do not have random items
lying around that may look like a fun toy. Elastics,
pennies, nails and more may seem like a play thing to 31. What does the writer focus on?
your cat, but can cause major health problems if
ingested. If you think your cat ate something it A) The cats being curious all the time.
shouldn’t, take them to the vet immediately.
B) The plants that can be harmful for cats in case they
try to chew on them.

29. We can understand from the passage that plants -- C) How cats communicate with humans.
--.
D) The dangers your house may be posing to your cat.
A) are crucial to have in your home since cats love
E) What to do when cats eat something wrong like a
chewing on their leafs
nail on pennies.
B) can help cats to feed since cats see them as a fun
toy
32. It can be understood from the passage that ...
C) doesn’t like cats as they pose them a threat with
their toxic saliva A) You should make sure to keep chemicals on high
shelves out of your cat’s reach.
D) which you don’t know the genre of may be deathly
for your cat. B) You must have a cat to have random things laying
around your house.
E) are toxic and dangerous to ingest
C) You shouldn’t have any plants if you already have a
cat.

D) It is better to get a plant instead of a cat since

plants are easier to look after.

E) A cat can see nails, elastic or other dangerous

things as a fun toy and harm themselves.
33. 34.

Kemal: Kim:

Can you have a look at this headline? It says ear genes Hey! Look at what I've just read. Did you know that
are linked to musical talent. What does that mean? the game darts evolved in the 20th century from
military training?
Onur:
Hailey:
Well, it suggests musical talent may partly be due to
genes determining the structure of the inner ear. - Well, I don't think that's correct. Darts were in use as
early as the Middle Ages. Archers used these heavily
Kemal: weighted hand arrows in close combat.
----
Kim:
Onur: - How could you possibly know so much about darts? I
OK. If you have an excellent inner ear structure, you didn't know you were a fan!
can play the tunes you hear without looking at the
Hailey:
notes.
- ----

Kim:
A) What do you mean in layman's terms?
- Oh, now I know where that interest comes from.
B) Do you think this can change later with new
research? A) Everyone in England knows how darts became a big
pub sport about a hundred years ago.
C) Are you interested in the link between genes and
talent? B) I was reading a book about Anne Boleyn which has
a long part explaining the origins of darts.
D) Do you really believe that genes can have an
impact on musical talent? C) The traditional setting of darts are pubs and bars
and this has created several misconceptions about it,
E) Doesn't it sound incredible that genes can be that
concealing its origins in military training
important?
D) You need to read more history so you can know
how almost everything we modern people do already
existed in this or that form thousands of years ago.

E) The National Darts Association is planning to start a

campaign to educate the public about darts.
35. Although there are no known side effects 36. Genuine laughter triggers the release of
associated with recommend dosages of saffron moodboosting endorphins, which leads to a higher
preparations in healthy individuals, people with tolerance for pain.
chronic medical conditions should consult with their
A) Mood-enhancing endorphins are released only
healthcare professional before taking the herb.
when people laugh heartily and thus they can tolerate
A) If saffron preparations are consumed in sufficient pain better.
amounts by healthy individuals and provide only
benefits, then it goes without saying that patients B) People can tolerate more pain if their mood is
with chronic medical conditions can safely take them enhanced by endorphins, which cause hearty
after consulting their healthcare specialist. laughter.

B) It is advisable for individuals with chronic medical C) If people want to enhance their mood, they should
conditions to see their healthcare specialist prior to laugh heartily and tolerate pain better, which helps
taking saffron treatments despite there being no side them release endorphins.
effects in healthy people when taking the herb in D) To be able to laugh heartily by releasing
suggested amounts. endorphins that enhance their mood, people have to
C) While little is known about the dangers for healthy tolerate pain better.
individuals taking saffron preparations, it is certain E) When people laugh heartily, their bodies release
that people with chronic medical conditions should endorphins that enhance their mood, and they can
approach their healthcare professional before tolerate pain better.
consuming the herb.

D) Since healthy individuals can freely take saffron

preparations, patients with chronic medical illnesses
can, after seeing their healthcare professional, take
the herb in recommended dosages.

E) Regardless of how much saffron an individual with

a chronic medical condition can take after consulting
their healthcare specialist, a healthy person has to
take only the recommended amounts of the herb to
avoid any side effects
37. The symptoms and signs of arthritis and related 38. The fertiliser elements rarely occur in nature in the
conditions include pain, stiffness, swelling, muscle elemental Chemical form, and most would not be
weakness, and limitation of movement of the joints. useful for plant nutrition if supplied in that form.
These are some of the most common health Growing plants can assimilate only fertiliser elements
complaints among older people. Together, these in the combined State of inorganic compounds. Many
symptoms and signs greatly affect the population in modern fertiliser materials consist of compounds that
terms of morbidity, disability, and cost.----- With the are immediately usable by the crops to which they are
ageing population, however, the impact of arthritis is applied. Others are quickly converted within the soil
becoming increasingly apparent. Arthritis is one of the to forms that can be assimilated. ---- Therefore, they
leading causes of pain, physical disability, and health- prolong the release of easily absorbed compounds to
care utilisation in Canada. By the year 2026, over 6 provide sustained feeding over the growth cycle of
million Canadian adults are expected to suffer from the plants.
arthritis and related conditions.
A) Large amounts of fertiliser Chemicals are also
A) Diagnosis and management of arthritis can be generated as by-products in the production of other
particularly challenging in the elderly. Chemicals.

B) Fortunately, there are a few diagnostic tests to B) Fertilisers that can be used for the growth of crops
detect an incidence of arthritis. are derived from many different types of raw
materials.
C) Traditionally the burden of arthritis in the
population has been underestimated. C) Some fertiliser Chemicals are specifically designed
to dissolve slowly or to delay reaction within the soil.
D) Orthopaedists usually suggest physical exercise
every day in order to delay the onset of the condition. D) Plants may show toxic responses to certain
elements including some of the micronutrients
E) The symptoms are considered by many older
present in soil.
people to be a normal part of ageing.
E) All these fertiliser elements, along with other
Chemical elements. occur naturally in agricultural
soils in varying concentrations.
39. (I) Archaeologists need to make sense of how the
archaeological record fits together in time and space.
(II) The locations that ancient people chose for their
settlements and ritual activities are very important for
understanding how ancient societies developed and
declined. (III) A simple tool for organising this
information is a chronological chart, which can be
thought of as a timeline running vertically, with the
oldest developments at the bottom and the most
recent at the top. (IV) The vertical lines indicate the
duration of cultures and people, whose date of first
appearance is indicated by the label at the bottom of
the line. (V) The horizontal lines indicate cultures and
events that spanned more than one geographic
region.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

40. (I) Puppetry is an expression of popular and folk

culture. (II) It is intended for audiences of adults as
well as children and is a form of communication and
entertainment and an aesthetic creation. (III)
Puppetry, like other forms of humour, is used in both
verbal and physical therapy. (IV) Puppets become
animate through the (usually hidden) activities of the
puppeteers, who make them perform - walk, talk,
sing, dance, burp, and laugh. (V) This disparity and
intersection between the animate and the inanimate,
the human and the nonhuman, is at the heart of the
humour of puppets.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
YDS MİNİ DENEME 3 CEVAP ANAHTARI

1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. E
16. E
17. C
18. E
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. D
23. B
24. D
25. D
26. B
27. E
28. A
29. D
30. C
31. D
32. E
33. A
34. B
35. B
36. E
37. C
38. C
39. B
40. C