Reading section – University exam questions

they are (4)______ about the requirements of the examination.
Before you (5)______for the examination, make sure you know what is expected of you; you are unlikely to do well unless you answer all the questions set, and don’t include (6)______ material. Don’t start writing as soon as you get the paper – think first, write (7)______!
If part of the answer is incorrect, you (8)______ cross it out and write the preferred answer above it. If your handwriting is illegible, it will be difficult for the examiner to give you credit for it, (9)______ it is right or not. You will also lose marks if your essay is written in an (10)_____style for the type of writing and intended audience. 
A. Since	B. Whatever	C. Though	D. However
A. much	B. far	C. long	D. soon
A. unhappy	B. inaccurate	C. incorrect	D. unsuccessful
A. informed	B. ill-informed	C. disinformed	D. mal-informed
A. sit	B. have sit	C. will sat	D. would sit
A. irrelevant	B. illiterate	C. indirect	D. illogical
A. after	B. later	C. slower	D. afterwards
A. have	B. will	C. would	D. should
A. if	B. however	C. whether	D. whenever
A. inappropriate	B. unappropriate	C. imappropriate	D. disappropriate
PASSAGE 4: FUTURE LIFE
In ten years’ time, (1)_______ will be able to shop in ways that we can’t possibly imagine now. Technology is revolutionizing the whole process of shopping. Years ago, people didn’t go to the shops everyday (2) _______ they could have things delivered to their homes. Home delivery may quite possibly because part of modern life, (3) _______. In fact, the process is happening already.
Nowadays, we can all buy things over the Internet. We don’t even need to (4) _______ our armchairs. I wonder if you can imagine (5) _______ an ‘intelligent’ kitchen will be like in the future. It will probably contain a robot or electronic housekeeper. It will even contain an ‘intelligent’ rubbish bin, (6) _______ may be able to detect when you throw away your last tin of tomatoes. It can then tell the robot housekeeper to (7) _______ more tins of tomatoes.
Soon, you won’t need to make (8) _______ a list before you go shopping. Your shopping trolley will be able to speak to you (9) _______ you are walking round the shop. All you will have to do is insert your smart card into the handle of your trolley and the trolley will (10) _______ you what you should buy.
A. goers	B. workers	C. walkers	D. customers
A. but	B. because	C. therefore	D. although
A. so	B. too	C. also	D. either
A. get	B. start	C. leave	D. come
A. how	B. that	C. when	D. what
A. who	B. whom	C. that	D. which
A. buy	B. grasp	C. decide	D. take
A. in	B. on	C. out	D. into
A. soon	B. while	C. before	D. after
A. tell	B. speak	C. order	D. force
PASSAGE 5: FUTURE LIFE
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (1) _____ between the human and the machine. All, body (2) _____ will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human (3)_____ with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (4) _____ we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our (5) _____ and thoughts, to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as (6) _____ as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out (7) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want, whenever we want. 
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (8) _____ and repair damage. Also, larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (9) _____ a very small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to help a doctor (10) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick
A. variety 	B. change 	C. difference 	 	D. appearance
A. region 	B. place 	C. role 	D. parts
A. brain 	B. limb 	C. skull 	D. liver
A. such 	B. as 	C. so 	D. but
A. experience 	B. memories 	C. actions 	D. health
A. long 	B. far 	C. much 	D. soon
A. what 	B. when 	C. why	 	D. how
A. line 	B. creek 	C. stream 	D. river
A. swallow 	B. chew 	C. vomit 	D. drink
a. notice 	B. diagnose 	C. watch 	D. observe
PASSAGE 6: FUTURE LIFE
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ............. to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (2) …...... - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it. 
 You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little…(3)….., and you'll find life more rewarding as a..(4)................ . .Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (5) ………….. . Optimists are more (6) ............. to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
 Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (7) ………..... to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (8)……..... wrong. Most optimists, on the (9) ……….. hand, have been brought up not to (10.) …….... failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives. 
1 A. counted 	B. expected 	C. felt 	D. waited 
2. A. amusement 	B. play 	C. enjoyment 	D. fun 
3. A. energy	B. effort 	C. work	D. effect
4. A. result 	B. reason 	C. purpose 	D. product 
5. A. supply 	B. suggest 	C. offer 	D. propose 
6. A. possible 	B. likely 	C. hopeful 	D. welcome 
7. A. opinion 	B. attitude 	C. view 	D. position 
8. A. goes 	B. falls 	C. comes 	D. turns 
9. A. opposite 	B. others	C. other 	D. far 
10. A. regard 	B. respect 	C. suppose 	D. think
PASSAGE 7: NATURE
	Hidden in almost every European countries, there are ancient and untouched forests. These forests are often (1)_______ in wildlife and are home to many endangered species. One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which (2)_______ a variety of coniferous tress suitable for a wide range of birds and insects.
	Although many of the ancient (3)_______ of Europe worshipped trees, there is little respect for them today. The World Wildlife Fund has decided to (4)_______ attention to the importance of Europe ancient woodlands. They are asking for the remaining forests to be protected by controlling the trade in wood. In addition, governments are asked to regenerate forests where (5)_______, and manage them in a more nature-friendly way.
	At present, almost a third of western Europe is (6)_______ by trees. Unfortunately, many of these were only planted recently. This means they can’t support such a(n) (7)_______ variety of plant and animal life. If we destroy the ancient forests, we will cause many species to (8)_______ extinct. The decline of ancient forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing awareness of the (9)_______ of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be saved. By the year 2015, the World Wildlife Fund hopes to have (10)_______ many forest reserves across Europe. It isn’t too late to do something for our ancient trees.
A. full	B. rich	C. wealthy	D. prosperous
A. contains	B. includes	C. embraces	D. holds
A. humans	B. peoples	C. beings	D. persons
A. draw	B. bring	C. carry	D. move
A. vital	B. urgent	C. necessary	D. important
A. full	B. packed	C. loaded	D. covered
A. deep	B. wide	C. excessive	D. extreme
A. get	B. end	C. come	D. become
A. value	B. profit	C. interest	D. seriousness
A. done up	B. set up	C. brought on	D. made out
PASSAGE 8: FUTURE JOBS
The interview is one of the most important (1) _____ in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (2) _____ in yourself. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to (3) _____ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (4) _____ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (5)_____. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (6) _____ serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (7) _____, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization. The interview is also your (8) _____ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (9)_____ for you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone. Personality, (10) ______, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process.
A. parts 	B. roles 	C. fields 	D. facts
A. interest 	B. interesting 	C. interested 	D. interestingly
A. fill 	B. change 	C. exchange 	D. translate
A. make 	B. spend 	C. post 	D. apply
A. condition 	B. location 	C. satisfaction 	D. position
A. most 	B. mostly 	C. more 	D. more than
A. skills 	B. aspects 	C. appearances 	D. weaknesses
A. fates 	B. feasts 	C. lucks 	D. opportunities
A. fit 	B. right 	C. accurate 	D. exact
A. confide 	B. confidence 	C. confident 	D. confidently
PASSAGE 9: NATURE
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they