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Boost your Vocabulary Cambridge 11 - Test 3 - Passage 03

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is a synonym for advanced in this sentence:

There are some discoveries in advanced mathematics that do not depend on specialized knowledge, not even on algebra, geometry, or trigonometry.

a)

higher

b)

impressive

c)

memorable

d)

unanticipated

2.

Which word is a synonym for illustrate in this sentence:

Each of the eight chapters in this book illustrates this phenomenon.

a)

facilitate

b)

dedicate

c)

demonstrate

d)

reverse

3.

Which word is a synonym for elementary in this sentence:

The thinking in each chapter uses at most only elementary arithmetic, and sometimes not even that.

a)

basic

b)

relevant

c)

immense

d)

concrete

4.

Which word is a synonym for appreciate in this sentence:

Thus all readers will have the chance to participate in a mathematical experience, to appreciate the beauty of mathematics, and to become familiar with its logical, yet intuitive, style of thinking.

a)

observe

b)

reduce

c)

value

d)

imitate

5.

Which word is a synonym for intuitive in this sentence:

Thus all readers will have the chance to participate in a mathematical experience, to appreciate the beauty of mathematics, and to become familiar with its logical, yet intuitive, style of thinking.

a)

instinctive

b)

collaborative

c)

remote

d)

qualitative

6.

Which word is a synonym for fascinating in this sentence:

I want to reveal not only some of the fascinating discoveries, but, more importantly, the reasoning behind them.

a)

alternate

b)

interesting

c)

reliable

d)

sensitive

7.

Which word is a synonym for application in this sentence:

Others describe important applications of mathematics.

a)

utilization

b)

observation

c)

information

d)

examination

8.

Which word is a synonym for procedure in this sentence:

Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.

a)

emission

b)

deviation

c)

process

d)

asset

9.

Which word is a synonym for assume in this sentence:

Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.

a)

presume

b)

acclaim

c)

convey

d)

guarantee

10.

Which word is a synonym for adept in this sentence:

Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.

a)

confusing

b)

ambiguous

c)

ultimate

d)

skillful

11.

Which word is a synonym for notorious in this sentence:

I hope this book will help bridge that notorious gap that separates the two cultures: the humanities and the sciences, or should I say the right brain (intuitive) and the left brain (analytical, numerical).

a)

marked

b)

infamous

c)

separate

d)

distinct

12.

Which word is a synonym for separate in this sentence:

I hope this book will help bridge that notorious gap that separates the two cultures: the humanities and the sciences, or should I say the right brain (intuitive) and the left brain (analytical, numerical).

a)

divide

b)

endure

c)

emerge

d)

adopt

13.

Which word is a synonym for alleged in this sentence:

The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.

a)

motivated

b)

precise

c)

suspected

d)

inevitable

14.

Which word is a synonym for overcome in this sentence:

The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.

a)

advance

b)

cosmic

c)

attempt

d)

get over

15.

Which word is a synonym for capacity in this sentence:

The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.

a)

ability

b)

improvement

c)

perception

d)

constraint

16.

Which word is a synonym for potential in this sentence:

To illustrate our human potential, I cite a structural engineer who is an artist, an electrical engineer who is an opera singer, an opera singer who published mathematical research, and a mathematician who publishes short stories.

a)

enthusiasm

b)

plague

c)

ability

d)

likelihood

17.

Which word is a synonym for cite in this sentence:

To illustrate our human potential, I cite a structural engineer who is an artist, an electrical engineer who is an opera singer, an opera singer who published mathematical research, and a mathematician who publishes short stories.

a)

mention

b)

functions

c)

cognition

d)

reputation

18.

Which word is a synonym for omit in this sentence:

Other scientists have written books to explain their fields to non-scientists, but have necessarily had to omit the mathematics, although it provides the foundation of their theories.

a)

evaluate

b)

exclude

c)

neglect

d)

appraise

19.

Which word is a synonym for foundation in this sentence:

Other scientists have written books to explain their fields to non-scientists, but have necessarily had to omit the mathematics, although it provides the foundation of their theories.

a)

basis

b)

prospect

c)

finance

d)

cope with

20.

Which word is a synonym for spectator in this sentence:

The reader must remain a tantalized spectator rather than an involved participant, since the appropriate language for describing the details in much of science is mathematics, whether the subject is expanding universe, subatomic particles, or chromosomes.

a)

problem

b)

debris

c)

watcher

d)

difficulty

21.

Which word is a synonym for appropriate in this sentence:

The reader must remain a tantalized spectator rather than an involved participant, since the appropriate language for describing the details in much of science is mathematics, whether the subject is expanding universe, subatomic particles, or chromosomes.

a)

suitable

b)

underwater

c)

spectacular

d)

prestigious

22.

Which word is a synonym for sketch in this sentence:

Though the broad outline of a scientific theory can be sketched intuitively, when a part of the physical universe is finally understood, its description often looks like a page in a mathematics text.

a)

existence

b)

presence

c)

draft

d)

mineral

23.

Which word is a synonym for sustained in this sentence:

This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.

a)

continuous

b)

experimental

c)

intense

d)

enormous

24.

Which word is a synonym for analysis in this sentence:

This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.

a)

situation

b)

contribution

c)

investigation

d)

satisfaction

25.

Which word is a synonym for experiment in this sentence:

This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.

a)

element

b)

test

c)

distinction

d)

development

26.

Which word is a synonym for carry out in this sentence:

It may help to have a pencil and paper ready to check claims and carry out experiments.

a)

conduct

b)

imitate

c)

acquire

d)

happen

27.

Which word is a synonym for aficionado in this sentence:

As I wrote, I kept in mind two types of readers: those who enjoyed mathematics until they were turned off by an unpleasant episode, usually around fifth grade, and mathematics aficionados, who will find much that is new throughout the book.

a)

indicatio

b)

research

c)

enthusiast

d)

evidence

28.

Which word is a synonym for sharpen in this sentence:

This book also serves readers who simply want to sharpen their analytical skills. Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.

a)

enhance

b)

endure

c)

appear

d)

approve

29.

Which word is a synonym for analytical in this sentence:

This book also serves readers who simply want to sharpen their analytical skills. Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.

a)

crucial

b)

elitist

c)

inevitable

d)

logical

30.

Which word is a synonym for precise in this sentence:

Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.

a)

exact

b)

memorable

c)

enormous

d)

artificial

31.

Which word is a synonym for testimonials in this sentence:

That mathematics can develop this skill is shown by these two testimonials

a)

confirmations

b)

sediments

c)

experiments

d)

instruments

32.

Which word is a synonym for background in this sentence:

A lawyer made the same point, "Although I had no background in law - not even one political science course - I did well at one of the best law schools.

a)

experience

b)

distribution

c)

attraction

d)

growth

33.

Which word is a synonym for delight in this sentence:

I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.

a)

enjoyment

b)

moment

c)

movement

d)

detrimental

34.

Which word is a synonym for naive in this sentence:

I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.

a)

acceptable

b)

specialized

c)

immature

d)

intuitive

35.

Which word is a synonym for remarkable in this sentence:

I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.

a)

extraordinary

b)

accurate

c)

unexpected

d)

invisible

36.

Which word is a synonym for unanticipated in this sentence:

I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.

a)

determining

b)

bring

c)

comparing

d)

surprising