PreTest: EN31201 English Reading & Writing 1

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Cindy detests reciting her poem in front of the school.

Back

dislike intensely

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Sue was distracted by her cell phone, causing her to wreck her car.

Back

preoccupied

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Digging ditches with a shovel is grueling work.

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exhausting

Front

Noun phrase in: 'The tour includes three Asian countries.'

Back

three Asian countries

Front

Not a noun phrase:

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This reaction is much stronger than dislike

Front

Noun phrase in: 'Playing trombone in the band has given Hunter more confidence.'

Back

Playing trombone in the band

Front

Verb phrase in: 'He has appeared on screen as an actor.'

Back

has appeared

Front

Conquest of Mt. Everest in 1953 may have increased interest in the sport.

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may have increased

Front

When do sky divers open parachutes?

Back

After 30 seconds

Front

Sky divers jump from 2000m, fall fast, play in the air, then open parachutes to land easily.

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Yes