Practice tests for gifted without key (21 pages) Mã A297344

T E S T 2

I. Replace each italicized words with a synonymous one.

It is believed that our inherited (1) genetic characteristics play the decisive (2) role in our

being beautiful, attractive and appealing to other individuals. Although there is no clear (3)

theory on what beauty really is and how it works, the results of a recent scientific research

(4) seem to confirm (5) the hypothesis that our facial features are determined (6) by our

brains. Their possible role is to reflect (7) health and fertility as well as genetic superiority -

the quality that people, supposedly (8), share with animals which, like humans, have their

own sexual preferences. Most species of birds, for example, rely on the brightest colours of

plumage when selecting (9) their partners (10). To them, the vivid shades (11) of the

feathers indicate the potential partner's genetic fitness to produce healthy children (12).

In humans, similarly, beauty shows (13) our well-being and our sexual attractiveness, but as

far as our facial characteristics are taken into account, people tend (14) to regard as

extremely charming (15) the faces with the highest degree of symmetry. And equally

effectively, the facial properties may also indicate the appeal of the whole body.

1. a) indebted b) derivative c) innate d) acquisitive

2. a) vital b) functional c) tangible d) customary

3. a) eminent b) obscure c) indicative d) explicit

4. a) chore b) endeavour c) inquiry d) labour

5. a) bear out b) stand down c) prop up d) make about

6. a) reliant b) conditioned c) implied d) designated

7. a) manifest b) pertain c) survey d) uncover

8. a) plainly b) normally c) allegedly d) mainly

9. a) favouring b) postulating c) referring d) asserting

10. a) counterparts b) mates c) fellows d) accomplices

11. a) dyes b) marvels c) twilights d) hues

12. a) stamina b) progeny c) entity d) forebears

13. a) affirms b) foresees c) displays d) envisages

14. a) incline b) aspire c) anticipate d) declare

15. a) flourishing b) startling c) captivating d) engrossing

II. Put the words in the correct form.

1. The low .............................. (ATTEND) at the concert was a result of the organizers'

carelessness about giving it even more extensive publicity.

2. Another attempt to establish a .............................. (LAST) peace has failed after

one of the negotiators refused to sign the treaty.

3. This new situation is more than .............................. (ADVANTAGE) to all the

investors. Definitely, it's a chance not to miss.

4. Besides innumerable human victims, the tornado has caused an enormous

.............................. (DESTROY) to the buildings in the area.

5. A sudden .............................. (GROW) in food prices will certainly bring about

violent protests from the population.

6. Let's stop quarrelling about such .............................. (RELEVANT) details. It doesn't

matter what we take first, the soup or the second course.

7. The number of the nails Harry had bought at the ironmonger’s wasn't ..........................

(SUFFICE) and we had to borrow a few from our neighbour.

8. .............................. (OBEY) at this school is severely punished, so remember to

mind your manners both during the lessons and outside the classroom.

9. Some people claim that the microprocessor is the greatest ..............................

(INVENT) of the 20th century.

10. The actors received a .............................. (STAND) ovation from the enthusiastic

audience for their brilliant performance in Othello.

11. Without the congressmen's .............................. (VALUE) assistance we would never

have gathered enough money for our son's operation.

12. It's .............................. (POINT) to try to reach the village on foot. The only possible

way of getting there is by helicopter.

13. Jack's initial .............................. (EXCITE) at taking part in the competition died

down after he had learned about …