English Question Bank
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Q2. Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. Television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. The sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. Indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why it changes in the ways that it does. Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions, but also for you, since this is the world in which you live and make your way. --------- The passage emphasizes that whatever goes on in the world today _____.

1. is quickly forgotten by the majority.
2. only concerns the sociologist.
3. first makes the headlines in the press.
4. is of great interest to everyone.
5. can easily be ignored by people in power.

Q3. It cost me ______ than I thought it would.

1. fewer
2. much
3. more
4. a lot

Q4. In some parks visitors are requested to keep ______ the grass.

1. off
2. aside
3. out
4. away

Q5. We'll put the project on the back burner because

1. it's a terrible plan
2. we've already tried it
3. we're too busy just now

Q6. The firefighters had to break the door ______ to rescue the little girl.

1. into
2. out
3. down

Q7. That is the film ______.

1. it is about Turkish people
2. we are liked
3. I watched last week
4. it is a western

Q8. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Walk over

1. wash up
2. defeat
3. keep away
4. waver

Q9. After hearing the first track on the new CD, Theo said, "That's just the ticket!" and then he

1. checked all his pockets
2. took it off and threw it away
3. bought himself a copy

Q10. His aunt just died so he will come ______ a lot of money.

1. out
2. up
3. into