UNIT 7 I/ VOCABULARY 1. Everybody should be made aware ________ the risks involved. A. on B. in C. for D. of 2. The recent economic crisis has brought ________ a slump in world trade. A. about B. in C. over F. out 3. The government is aiming ________ 50% reduction in unemployment. A. to B. at C. on D. for 4. Sport is sometimes used by goverments as a tool of foreign ________. A. policy B. political C. politics D. politician 5. The President has ________ his commitment to the peace process. A. reargued B. reenacted C. reaffirmed D. reminded 6. The government made serious attempts to raise the ________ of living. A. standard B. cost C. level D. mode 7. The police have asked for the ________ of the public in tracing the whereabouts of the escaped convict. A. partnership B. co-operation C. association D. alliance 8. The government shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes. A. moved B. continued C. changed D. encouraged 9. The government introduced a wage freeze so that ________ might be brought under control. A. renovation B. economy C. inflation D. development 10. A strike in the mining industry is threatening to bring about a shortage of coal in the near future. A. redundant B. ruin C. storage D. lack II/ GRAMMAR 11. Most people you meet will be polite to you ________ you are polite to them, too. A. because B. if C. although D. whereas 12. ________ you were all sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sitting on the plane bound for Hawaii. A. Despite B. Although C. While D. Whenever 13. doctor’s salaries have risen substantially ________ nurses’ pay has actually fallen. A. however B. since C. despite D. whereas 14. He refused to give up work, _______ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though 15. ________ he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home. A. Although B. Because C. While D. When 16. ________ an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road. A. Despite B. Because C. Since D. Because of 17. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead. A. Although B. Owing to C. But for D. In spite of 18. ________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. A. Nevertheless B. Due to C. Despite D. Althouhg 19. I’d like to go to Thailand, ________ it’s by no means the only country in the world I want to see. A. as B. while C. yet D. since 20. There’s no danger in using this machinery ________ you adhere the safety regulations. A. because B. in case C. although D. as long as III/ ERROR INDENTIFICATION 21. Disgusting although it looked, it was actually quite tasty. A. Disgusting B. although => as C. actually D. tasty 22. Watching the children fly their kites in the park, I thought of the times long ago when I had done the same thing. A. Watching B. fly C. thought of D. had done => did 23. During a depression, economic conditions are far worst than they are during a recession. A. During B. economic C. far worst => far worse D. they are 24. Economical reform is the most important measure to be taken to promote the development of a country. A. Economical => economic B. measure C. be taken D. development 25. Some people think Harry succeeded in business in spite of his charming personality rather than his business skills. A. succeeded B. in spite of=> because of C. charming D. rather than IV/ WRITING 26. John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field. A. John didn’t apply for the job if he had experience in the field. B. Because of his inexperience in the field, John didn’t apply for the job. C. John was unable to apply for the job because he was inexperienced in the field. D. In spite of his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job. 27. Some people will go to any lengths to lose weight. A. Some people haven’t lost any weight for a long time. B. Some people will do anything to lose weight. C. It takes people a long time to lose weight. D. Some people find it hard to lose weight. 28. The project received the unanimous approval of the committee. A. A few members of the committee approved of the project. B. Many members of the committee approved of the project. C. The whole committee wasn’t in favor of the project. D. The whole committee was in favor of the project. 29. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. A. There’s no doubt that the economic situation will improve as a result of the reduction in interest rates. B. The economic situation may improve if we increase the interest rates. C. The economic situation wont be better if interest rates are cut. D. A reduction of interest rates may improve the economic situation. 30. Much as respect your point of view, I can’t agree. A. I can’t agree because I respect your point of view. B. I respect your point of view, so I agree. C. Even though I respect your point of view, I can’t agree. D. I can’t agree with your point of view even if I respect you. V/ CLOZE TEXT Since the introduction of economic reforms in India in early 1990s, the major thrust of the country has been to achieve faster economic (31)________, higher export earnings, greater foreign reserves, and enhanced foreign direct investment. (32)________ efforts have been directed towards achieving the desired goals in these macro-economic parameters. (33)________ it is heartening to note the accomplishments at the macro-economic front, it is (34)________ disturbing that the enhanced rate of economic growth has failed to address certain issues of vital importance. These issues and concerns include the dynamics of labor marker, progress (35)________ the agricuture sector, gender equality, caste representations, cultural development, and environmental protection. 31. A. grew B. growing C. growth D. grows 32. A. Wide B. Big C. Enormous D> Large 33. A. With B. While C> By D> When 34. A. equation B. equal C. equality D> equally 35. A. of B. on C> with D. at . UNIT 7 I/ VOCABULARY 1. Everybody should be made aware ________ the risks involved level D. mode 7. The police have asked for the ________ of the public in tracing the whereabouts of the escaped convict. A. partnership B. co-operation C.