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Pretest 1. The public are warned to be alert as there is virtually no difference between the fake and genuine 100 dollar bills in circulation. 1. perhaps 2. skillfully 3. hopefully 4. almost 5. actually 2. Immigration to the United States in recent years has rebounded significantly from the sharp drop following the Great Recession. 1. swung 2. frozen 3. risen 4. fallen 5. shrunk 3. As a young reader, I loved detective stories with intricate puzzles. 1. systematic 2. simplified 3. complex 4. extreme 5. persuasive

4. Some cheap sunglasses can _____ your vision by exposing your eyes to UV rays. 1. destroy, moderate 2. narrow, threatening 3. enhance, invisible 4. obstruct, reflective 5. damage, harmful 5. Some people fear that robots will one day become so _____ that they might become a _____ to human life. 1. energetic, slave 2. intelligent, burden 3. sophisticated, threat 4. fundamental, relief 5. conservative, nuisance

Passage 1 (Items 6-10) Getting drunk on heady combinations of beer and whiskey is almost expected of Korean employees whenever work get-togethers are organized, but now, many corporations are beginning to focus on healthier pursuits. Recently, more advertising agencies, PR companies and foreign businesses in Seoul have realized that the long-held office tradition of drinking whiskey and beer at karaoke bars is not boosting morale. One company that handles publicity for food and beverage makers in the capital found that its booze-drinking sessions were leaving its employees drained and unproductive. The company decided to organize a high-octane evening trip that let its employees vent their stress in other ways such as by screaming their way through hair-raising roller-coaster rides. At one advertising agency, employees ditched company dinners and now head to beauty parlors or skin clinics together after work. One copywriter at the company said she received acupuncture at a medical clinic to raise the profile of her nose. One foreign company assesses performance records and sends five of its top employees on overseas trips, letting them spend one restful week in exotic locations such as Bali or Hawaii, instead of spending money on expensive dinners.

“Married employees with children tend to get the most excited about our new welfare program,” said an employee in the company’s marketing department. “Company dinners that run on late into the night consume family time, but these overseas trips allow me to get some good rest with my family, so I can return to work more energized and focused,” another employee said. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of companies are ditching end-of-the-year parties and using the money to invite professional make-up artists or stylists to help their employees improve their appearance. One executive at a PR company said, “I heard many of the staff tell me this made them think twice about quitting.” 6. The phrase “hair-raising roller-coaster rides” is an example of _____. 1. an activity people enjoy at an amusement park 2. a healthier alternative to company after-work dinners 3. part of a new welfare program given to employees 4. a free activity offered to married employees with children 5. a regular activity Korean employees do to relieve stress after work 7. Which of the following best describes the passage’s organization pattern? 1. Several examples come before a statement of the main idea 2. Several examples are used to support the main idea stated at the beginning. 3. The pros and cons of two trends are compared. 4. Many reasons are given to explain why after-work drinking is not healthy. 5. The old trend is first criticized and then supported by public opinion.

8. Which statement is NOT TRUE about traditional Korean company get-togethers? 1. They are aimed at relieving employees' stress. 2. They can have a negative impact on employees' family life. 3. They have not always achieved their intended purpose. 4. They are becoming unpopular among employees 5. They help improve employees' looks and energy levels 9. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. 1. married employees are more likely than single workers to quit their jobs 2. companies usually pay for food and entertainment at work get-togethers 3. Koreans consume more alcohol than any other nationality 4. in the near future, the Korean drinking culture will disappear 5. Korean employees prefer drinking after work to many other activities 10. According to the passage, which pair of words has the opposite meaning? 1. energized - drained 2. booze - beer 3. pursuits - sessions 4. profile - performance 5. ditching – quitting

GAT’63 By P’ Peachy Englicious Academy





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Part One : Vocabulary (Items 1-5) Choose the best answer. 1. My parents are so _____. They don't like to buy new things because they believe it is important to save for the future 1. exciting 2. complicated 3. conservative 4. modern 5. delighted 2. Even at eight, Erin had the hands of a/an _____ artist. You could see it in her amazing watercolor paintings. 1. tiny 2. skilled 3. innocent 4. delight 5. average 3. Some Internet users avoid using their real names when expressing their opinions online to avoid jeopardizing their jobs and relationship with others. 1. questioning 2. rejecting 3. endangering 4. switching 5. maintaining

4. The writer, whose _____ was Belle, was famous. Most of her works were _____ in her hometown, Chiang Mai. 1. substitute, fit 2. mentor, drawn 3. successor, cast 4. pseudonym, set 5. perspective, sold 5. Some classes in university are _____ while others are elective. Most classes that freshmen take cover the foundations for more _____ classes. 1. prescribed, upper 2. Involuntary, difficult 3. recommended, mixed 4. compulsory, advanced 5. introductory, continuing NOTE

Part Two: Reading (Items 6-10) Choose the best answer. Passage 1 Feng shui is a traditional Chinese concept linking the destiny of man to his environment. The principles of feng shui have existed for thousands of years. Pictures of animals and symbols connected with feng shui have been found in caves which date back to prehistory. It also has connections to many religions. Feng shui was first used in China in the siting of graves. Later it was used to identify safe locations where families would be able to flourish. It was also used to site palaces and public monuments. Even whole cities were built according to feng shui concepts. Western reactions to the practice of feng shui have varied. In the 19th century, the general response was negative, and they decribed the practice as superstitious. However, academic studies since the 1960s have viewed the practice as a legitimate aspect of traditional culture. Many architects consider feng shui to be important to the design of homes and interiors. Certainly, utilizing feng shui’s principles does not mean the western world has fully accepted it. However, the adoption of feng shui principles across the globe is a sign of the globalization of Eastern culture. 6. It is believed that feng shui has been around since prehistory because_____. 1. its tools were found in ancient sites 2. it was connected to ancient religions 3. its symbols were found on cave walls 4. it indicated where graves were 5. prehistoric men believed in destiny

7. Feng shui was first used in China to choose locations for _____. 1. graves 2. houses 3. palaces 4. monuments 5. cities 8. The word \"flourish\" means _____. 2. grow 1. stay 4. gather 3. bond 5. resettle 9. Before the 1960, feng shui was viewed in the west as _____. 1. practical 2 secretive 3. nonsense 4. frightening 5. inappropriate 10. Which of the following CANNOT be concluded from the passage? 1. Feng shui is an invaluable Chinese wisdom. 2 Feng shui reached the west as a result of globalization. 3. Feng shui is now fully accepted around the world. 4. Some westerners have changed their point of view towards feng shui. 5. A lot of architects are willing to follow feng shui principles.

NOTE

Post Test 1. Some cheap sunglasses can _____ your vision by exposing your eyes to UV rays. 1. destroy, moderate 2. narrow, threatening 3. enhance, invisible 4. obstruct, reflective 5. damage, harmful 2. As a young reader, I loved detective stories with intricate puzzles. 1. systematic 2. simplified 3. complex 4. extreme 5. persuasive 3. Some people fear that robots will one day become so _____ that they might become a _____ to human life. 1. energetic, slave 2. intelligent, burden 3. sophisticated, threat 4. fundamental, relief 5. conservative, nuisance

4. Immigration to the United States in recent years has rebounded significantly from the sharp drop following the Great Recession. 1. swung 2. frozen 3. risen 4. fallen 5. shrunk 5. The public are warned to be alert as there is virtually no difference between the fake and genuine 100 dollar bills in circulation. 1. perhaps 2. skillfully 3. hopefully 4. almost 5. actually

Passage 1 (Items 6-10) Getting drunk on heady combinations of beer and whiskey is almost expected of Korean employees whenever work get-togethers are organized, but now, many corporations are beginning to focus on healthier pursuits. Recently, more advertising agencies, PR companies and foreign businesses in Seoul have realized that the long-held office tradition of drinking whiskey and beer at karaoke bars is not boosting morale. One company that handles publicity for food and beverage makers in the capital found that its booze-drinking sessions were leaving its employees drained and unproductive. The company decided to organize a high-octane evening trip that let its employees vent their stress in other ways such as by screaming their way through hair-raising roller-coaster rides. At one advertising agency, employees ditched company dinners and now head to beauty parlors or skin clinics together after work. One copywriter at the company said she received acupuncture at a medical clinic to raise the profile of her nose. One foreign company assesses performance records and sends five of its top employees on overseas trips, letting them spend one restful week in exotic locations such as Bali or Hawaii, instead of spending money on expensive dinners.

“Married employees with children tend to get the most excited about our new welfare program,” said an employee in the company’s marketing department. “Company dinners that run on late into the night consume family time, but these overseas trips allow me to get some good rest with my family, so I can return to work more energized and focused,” another employee said. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of companies are ditching end-of-the-year parties and using the money to invite professional make-up artists or stylists to help their employees improve their appearance. One executive at a PR company said, “I heard many of the staff tell me this made them think twice about quitting.” 6. According to the passage, which pair of words has the opposite meaning? 1. energized - drained 2. booze - beer 3. pursuits - sessions 4. profile - performance 5. ditching – quitting

7. Which statement is NOT TRUE about traditional Korean company get-togethers? 1. They are aimed at relieving employees' stress. 2. They can have a negative impact on employees' family life. 3. They have not always achieved their intended purpose. 4. They are becoming unpopular among employees 5. They help improve employees' looks and energy levels 8. The phrase “hair-raising roller-coaster rides” is an example of _____. 1. an activity people enjoy at an amusement park 2. a healthier alternative to company after-work dinners 3. part of a new welfare program given to employees 4. a free activity offered to married employees with children 5. a regular activity Korean employees do to relieve stress after work 9. Which of the following best describes the passage’s organization pattern? 1. Several examples come before a statement of the main idea 2. Several examples are used to support the main idea stated at the beginning. 3. The pros and cons of two trends are compared. 4. Many reasons are given to explain why after-work drinking is not healthy. 5. The old trend is first criticized and then supported by public opinion.

10. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. 1. married employees are more likely than single workers to quit their jobs 2. companies usually pay for food and entertainment at work get-togethers 3. Koreans consume more alcohol than any other nationality 4. in the near future, the Korean drinking culture will disappear 5. Korean employees prefer drinking after work to many other activities