Reading Smart HI: Test 16

 Part I. Grammar & Vocabulary (36％)

(   ) 1. The _____ frustrating problems became too much to handle.

(A) famously            (B) immensely          (C) gloriously           (D) furiously

(   ) 2. The British Library is _____ for having the largest collection of books in the world.

(A) renowned           (B) involved              (C) isolated               (D) complicated

(   ) 3. The rumor that Mary failed the test turned out to be _____.

(A) rational               (B) occasional           (C) fictional              (D) emotional

(   ) 4. As an alternative to our usual fare, why don't we try something more _____ like Greek food?

(A) gigantic              (B) realistic               (C) magnetic             (D) exotic

(   ) 5. The project was _____ by the café's owner and carried out with help from his employees.

(A) implied               (B) bewared              (C) conceived           (D) unearthed

(   ) 6. Although we may make suggestions, the _____ decision is made by our director.

(A) coastal                (B) ultimate               (C) electric                (D) absolute

(   ) 7. At cooking school, Amanda learned about the _____ of many cultures.

(A) outlook               (B) foodie                 (C) cuisine                (D) silicon

(   ) 8. Even though my grandfather died many years ago, the memories of him _____ in my mind.

(A) pass down         (B) take off               (C) speak up             (D) live on

(   ) 9. Gary and Joanne Smith were recently blessed _____ the birth of their third child.

(A) with                    (B) in                        (C) about                  (D) under

 

Part II. Fill-in-the-Blank (32%)

(A) afield            (B) bring to mind      (C) creamy   (D) doorway       (E) extraordinary

(F) resemblance  (G) churchyard         (H) treacle    (I) geographic     (J) play host to

(   ) 10. Fashion has been influenced by movies, music, and television programs that _____ bygone eras.

(   ) 11. The stadium will _____ the technology trade show next month.

(   ) 12. That _____ leads to the cafeteria, where the students eat their lunch.

(   ) 13. My sister thinks her baby has a very strong _____ to her husband.

(   ) 14. Many people consider Michael Jordan a(n) _____ basketball player.

(   ) 15. Some of the wedding guests had come from far _____. One even came all the way from England!

(   ) 16. After boiling the pasta, Gary put it on a plate and covered it with a(n) _____ white sauce that had clams in it.

(   ) 17. Only a small _____ area of the country was studied closely by scientists.

 

Part III. Cloze Test (32%)

For travelers to Italy, Sicily is a magical island with a lot to offer. Although many might first think of the violent world of _(18)_ films, Sicily is a safe, wonderful tourist destination. _(19)_ in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily's architecture features temples, domes, and mosaics from many different cultures.

One exciting destination is Mount Etna, an active volcano where _(20)_ still flows. Visitors can take a cable car up the mountain and see _(21)_ and caves that make Etna look like the surface of the moon. Those who hike to the top have a rare chance to see an active volcano from _(22)_. Nearby is the coastal town of Taormina. It attracts crowds with its ancient architecture and modern resorts. If you're looking for high-end shopping, Taormina is the place to be.

Besides nature, architecture, and shopping, Sicily is also known for its _(23)_ cuisine. Many _(24)_ are the result of the introduction of foods like blood oranges, lemons, and pistachios, which have been combined with traditional Mediterranean foods. _(25)_ these, visitors must try cannoli, a pastry filled with sweet cheese. Delicious food, unique architecture, and rumbling mountains are just a few of the attractions visitors can find in Sicily.

(   ) 18. (A) mafia                (B) dome                   (C) pledge                 (D) spire

(   ) 19. (A) Locate               (B) Locates               (C) Locating              (D) Located mid to

(   ) 20. (A) ricotta               (B) lava                     (C) garment               (D) silicosis

(   ) 21. (A) litters                 (B) craters                 (C) shelters                (D) disasters

(   ) 22. (A) upside down     (B) far away              (C) inside out            (D) up close

(   ) 23. (A) suitable             (B) recyclable            (C) delectable            (D) charitable

(   ) 24. (A) delicacies          (B) territories            (C) accessories          (D) agencies

(   ) 25. (A) Owing to           (B) Instead of            (C) Apart from          (D) Rather than