Conjunctions & transitions
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SET 31. - 30. sorularda, cümlede bırakılan boşluğa uygun düşen kelime ya da ifadeyi bulunuz. 1. When the fire alarm sounded, we left the building immediately, without taking our coats. It was raining and, ----, we got absolutely soaking wet. A) regardless B) otherwise C) nevertheless D) on the contrary E) consequently 2. The footballer was hired by the Spanish club ---- his performance during the European Cup. A) in case B) even though C) besides D) on account of E) in addition to 3. ---- the demonstrators sieged the government building, the President was lifted to safety by helicopter. A) During B) In order that C) Owing to D) As
E) So as to 4. He is a member of the same political party, ---- he doesn't agree with the minister on this occasion. A) as B) for
C) yet D) such
E) so 5. Jo noticed the sign advertising the vacancy ---- he was walking to the station to catch a train to his mother's house. A) until B) while
C) thus D) whereas E) during 6. ---- how secure you make your house, thieves can always find a way to break in. A) No matter B) Whatever C) Nevertheless D) Otherwise E) As though 7. Although their house is in the countryside, it is quite close to the main highway. ----, there is a country railway station within walking distance. A) Moreover B) Nevertheless C) Therefore D) Otherwise E) Even though 8. I think you are going to find it inconvenient to work at the new offices ---- they compensate you for the extra travel expenses. A) so that B) yet
C) even if D) as
E) despite 9. We will confirm your place on the course ---- we receive your deposit. A) by the time B) while
C) although D) as soon as E) besides 10. ---- attending several business meetings in Oslo, James hopes to take a short break and explore the city. A) Furthermore B) Seeing as C) However D) Regardless E) In addition to 11. Because my new car is much smaller and ---- more economical than my old one, I am hoping to reduce my travel expenses. A) however B) though C) while D) therefore E) otherwise 12. Shrewsbury library ---- keeps a good selection of books, ---- lends out compact discs and video cassettes. A) such / that B) not only / but also C) whether / or D) rather / than E) both / though 13. ---- well-prepared I am, I still get nervous before an examination. A) Even if B) However C) No matter D) Even though E) Whenever 14. I'm glad we rang the ferry operator to check whether the timetable had changed; ----, we would have arrived at the port after the ferry to the island had left. A) however B) consequently C) as though D) furthermore E) otherwise 15. ---- its use in Japan as the centre of intricate traditional ceremonies, tea is considered an ordinary everyday drink in England. B) Similar to C) Until D) Whereas E) On the other hand 16. ---- measures are taken, Formula One car racing will, by its nature, remain a dangerous sport. A) So that B) Because C) Whatever D) As though E) No matter 17. Christine is not enjoying her new job. Her office is difficult to get to because of traffic congestion; ----, the work she has been given is dull and repetitive. A) on the other hand B) regardless C) whereas D) furthermore E) nevertheless 18. ---- portraits and still life paintings, Frederic Leighton also painted landscapes, but, because they were not exhibited publicly, they gained little attention throughout his life. A) Until B) Apart from C) Whereas D) On the contrary E) Moreover 19. The young classical musician has a private tutor ---- she doesn't miss out on her education while touring with the orchestra. A) so that B) in case C) no sooner D) even if E) no matter 20. Spanish Basque fishermen, who have been catching cod ---- mediaeval times, had left very few cod in European waters ---- Spain entered the European Community in the 1980s. A) not only / but also B) before / even if C) since / by the time D) during / until E) no sooner / than 21. ---- the 1930s, 23,000 American theatres closed due to the growing popularity of films. A) Since B) During C) By the time D) Besides E) While 22. Gene Hackman has become one of the film industry's most respected actors ---- he became famous after his award-winning performance in 'The French Connection'. A) while B) once
C) until D) since
E) as if 23. Admission costs five pounds ---- you are a student or unemployed. A) by the time B) in case C) whatever D) as if
E) unless 24. She continued to whisper to her classmate ---- the teacher had asked her to be quiet. A) even after B) no matter C) as though D) whereas E) even so 25. Experiments in Amazonia, Brazil, with cattle ranching and commercial forestry have proved ---- devastating to the environment ---- uneconomic, yet deforestation of the valley continues. A) neither / nor B) both / and C) hardly / when D) whether / or E) such / as 26. ---- only working part-time, my sister told me that she didn't have any spare time available to help me do the gardening. A) Even if B) Otherwise C) Despite D) Owing to E) However 27. ---- you were given ten million pounds to make a film, what would your film be about? A) Regardless of B) In addition to C) Suppose that D) In order that E) By the time 28. She has never been given a serious role ---- she went to the best drama school in the country. A) in case B) as if
C) provided that D) even though E) inasmuch as 29. I have bought some French language tapes ---- I can listen to them and improve my understanding of the language while I am driving. A) moreover B) however C) thanks to D) otherwise E) so that 30. Living here in the mountains is wonderful in summer, ---- it can be inconvenient in winter. A) whereas B) in order that C) as though D) therefore E) in case 31. - 40. sorularda, yarım bırakılan cümleyi uygun şekilde tamamlayan ifadeyi bulunuz. 31. Despite having told the waiter that we were vegetarians ----. A) he continued to recommend us dishes containing meat B) we were only offered a rather disgusting green salad C) he said the chef could make us something special D) he told us they had a good selection of meat-free dishes E) we wouldn't be tipping him due to the poor service 32. Having once provided a vital route for raw materials to be transported to Manchester, ----. A) I enjoyed the short cruise in a friend's boat tremendously B) my father pointed out the once grand waterway as we crossed over it C) the canal is now mainly used for leisure purposes D) heavy industry has declined in the region E) old barges are sometimes converted into houseboats 33. ----, whereas the other side of the island of Hispaniola Haiti, is considered too dangerous by most European holiday companies. A) Half of the town is on the south side of the river B) The Dominican Republic has become a popular holiday destination for Europeans C) The second largest island of the West lndies, Hispaniola, is situated between Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea D) In contrast to the highlands, the basin of Lago Enriquillo is about 150 feet below sea level E) The island was inhabited by Arawaks, an American lndian people, before Christopher Columbus landed there in 1492 34. After finding the windows of the cafe open and noticing all the computer equipment was missing, ----. A) everything was, luckily, fully insured B) nothing seems impossible for thieves in this town C) his anger was uncontrollable D) the owner phoned the local police E) the thieves had taken everything 35. Since adding the new product range, ----. A) we have been making healthy profits B) the jackets are particularly popular C) the old stock was sold at half price D) we don't seem to make much profit E) it is, admittedly, a very unusual range 36. In addition to those tourists who come to Turkey to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, ----. A) they should definitely promote the country more overseas B) many arrive each year to tour around historical sites and enjoy the scenery C) missing out on the beautiful historical sites which are dotted around the country D) which, of course, is the country's main attraction E) the Mediterranean is a particularly popular area 37. ----, while St. Bernard is an excellent ski resort for competent skiers. A) There are some very exciting runs B) l had only been skiing on two other occasions C) Rock climbing has become quite popular with students D) She learnt rock climbing in Germany last year E) St Moritz is one of the best resorts for beginners 38. According to the journalist, it is the company’s lack of respect for the environment ----. A) while the government is considering launching an investigation into their methods B) besides, they completely deny it C) that has caused the poisoning of the ground for miles ground. D) in case they pollute the surrounding woodland and rivers E) when many of the trees in the nearby forest started to die one after another 39. Frequently travelling on the train without a ticket, ----. A) he has been lucky to have only been fined twice B) the ticket inspector fined him sixty pounds C) they hardly ever check people's tickets though D) l don't think he is a responsible citizen E) the new metro service has automatic ticket machines 40. These Indonesian refugees live in huts on stilts in the sea, ----. A) as they had been provided with excellent accommodation by the government B) however quickly they leave the area in fear for their lives. C) even though none of them can speak Malaysian D) for there are a lot of man–eating sharks in the area E) so that they don't need official papers for their new homeland. 41. – 45. sorularda verilen cümleye anlamca en yakın olan seçeneği bulunuz. 41. Unlike the head chef, he thinks adding fresh cream to tomato soup makes it more delicious. A) Both himself and the head chef are of the opinion that tomato soup tastes better when a little fresh cream is added. B) In his opinion, which is contrary to the head chef's, the flavour of tomato soup is enhanced by adding fresh cream C) Although he added fresh cream to the tomato soup to enhance the flavour, the head chef didn't like it. D) The head chef advised him to add some fresh cream to the tomato soup, but he doesn't think this will improve the flavour of the dish. E) As any head chef will tell you, you can improve tomato soup by adding some fresh cream just before serving. 42. Having had her bag stolen at this marketplace before, she kept a firm grip on her handbag. A) It she had been holding her bag tightly while at the marketplace, her bag would not have been stolen. B) She knows that it is a good idea to hold firmly onto her purse while shopping at the market as many people have been robbed. C) Despite the fact that she was holding her handbag tightly most of the time, she had her purse stolen at the marketplace. D) She held her bag tightly while at the marketplace because she had had one stolen there before. E) In spite of having her bag stolen on a previous occasion, she failed to keep a tight hold on it at the marketplace. 43. Besides the terrible one near lstanbul last year, Turkey has been the victim of several other large scale earthquakes. A) Apart from Turkey, where a horrific earthquake happened last year, there are several other countries where large scale earthquakes happen. B) In addition to the large scale earthquake near lstanbul last year, many other cities in Turkey have experienced minor earthquakes. C) Although Turkey has been the victim of many earthquakes, the worst one ever happened last year near lstanbul. D) Last year there was a terrible earthquake near lstanbul, Turkey as well as quite a number of others throughout the world.
44. Sheltering under a tree is not a wise thing to do during a thunder and lightning storm. A) We took shelter under a tree during the thunder and lightning storm, which, actually, was quite stupid. B) Taking shelter under a tree is a foolish thing to do while a thunder and lightning storm is under a large tree. C) The best place to shelter from a thunder and lightning storm is under a large tree. D) The only place available to us for shelter during the thunder and lightning storm was a large tree. E) There are better places to shelter while a thunder and lightning storm is raging than under a tree. 45. He travels from Ireland every other week to visit his fiancee despite the expense. A) He shouldn't travel from Ireland every week to visit him fiancee because it is too expensive B) He can only visit his fiancee in Ireland once every two weeks because of the high cost of the journey. C) Although the journey from Ireland is quite expensive, he visits his fiancee once every two weeks. D) It doesn't cost much to travel there from Ireland, yet he visits his fiancee every other week instead of every week. E) If it didn't cost so much to travel from Ireland, he would visit his fiancee more often. 46. – 50. sorularda, verilen Türkçe cümlenin İngilizce dengini bulunuz. 46. "Küçük Kadınlar"ın yazarı Louisa May Alcott, Amerikan İç Savaşı sırasında hemşire olarak görev yapmıştır. A) Louisa May Alcott was both an author, writing "Little Women", and a nurse, serving in the American Civil War. B) "Little Women" was written by Louisa May Alcott, a former nurse from the American Civil War. C) Louisa May Alcott was the author of "Little Women", which was about a nurse serving during the American Civil War. D) Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women" told the story of a nurse who served during the American Civil War. E) Louisa May Alcott, the author of "Little Women", served as a nurse during the American Civil War. 47. Tüm batı dünyasında köleliğin yok edilmesi, köle ticareti tümüyle ortadan kaldırılıncaya kadar gerçekleşememiştir. A) Even after the removal of slavery from the entire Western Hemisphere, trading in slaves continued elsewhere. B) The abolishing of slavery in the entire Western world resulted in the end of the slave trade across the world. C) The entire Western world could not be said to be completely free of slavery while trading in slaves continued. D) The removal of slavery from the entire Western world could not occur until all trading in slaves was abolished. E) The removal of slavery from the entire Western Hemisphere was only realised when all trading in slaves had been outlawed. 48. İlk Kutsal Roma imparatoru Charlemagne, Aachen'e olan sevgisi yüzünden oradaki vatandaşları askerlik hizmeti ve vergiden muaf tutmuştur. A) Because of his fondness for Aachen, Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman emperor, exempted the citizens there from military service and taxation. B) Exhibiting a favoritism for Aachen, Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman emperor, exempted its citizens from military service and taxation. C) Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman emperor, was extremely fond of a citizen of Aachen, whom he exempted from military service and taxation. D) Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman emperor, made the citizens of his home town, Aachen, which he was very fond of, exempt from military service and taxation. E) The citizens of Aachen, a town which the first Holy Roman emperor, Charlemagne, was fond of, were exempt from military service and taxation. 49. İlk insanlar tarafından keşfedilen pek çok tedavi edici bitki bugün hala kullanılmaktadır. A) Many of the medicines we use today still contain extracts from plants that were discovered by early people. B) Many medicinal plants that were discovered by early people are still in use today. C) These plants are still used for medicinal purposes today, but they were discovered by early people. D) The medicinal properties of many plants still used today were known in ancient times. E) A number of plants that were used as medicines by early people are no longer in use today. 50. Diğer yakıtların bulunmadığı ya da çok pahalı olduğu tropikal ülkelerde başlıca yakıt, tam olarak yanmamış odundan elde edilen odun kömürüdür. A) Since it is not as expensive as many fuels in tropical countries, charcoal, which is made from incompletely burned wood, is very popular there. B) Many fuels are unavailable or very expensive in tropical countries, while charcoal, formed from incompletely burned wood, is inexpensive and thus very popular. C) In tropical countries where other fuels are unavailable or are very expensive, the major fuel is charcoal obtained from incompletely burned wood. D) Unlike other major fuels, charcoal which is made from incompletely burned wood is expensive in tropical countries and not very popular. E) Charcoal, formed from incompletely burned wood, is still a popular fuel in some tropical areas of the world where conventional fuels are unavailable or expensive. 51. – 55. sorularda, verilen İngilizce cümlenin Türkçe dengini bulunuz. 51. Eaten fresh or used to make raisins, grape juice and wine, grapes are the most important fruit in the world. A) Üzüm suyu ve şarap yapısında kullanılan üzüm, dünyanın taze ya da kurutulmuş olarak da yenilebilen en önemli meyvesidir. B) Dünyadaki en önemli meyvelerden biri, taze ya da kurutulmuş olarak yenebilen, üzüm suyu ve şarap yapımında kullanılan üzümdür. C) Taze olarak yenen ya da kuru üzüm, üzüm suyu ve şarap yapımında kullanılan üzüm, dünyanın en önemli meyvesidir. D) Üzüm, taze olarak yenen ya da kuru üzüm, üzüm suyu ve şarap yapımı için tüm dünyada kullanılan önemli bir meyvedir. E) Kuru üzüm, üzüm suyu ve şarap yapımında kullanılan ya da taze olarak yenen üzüm bu bakımdan tüm dünyada önemli bir meyvedir. 52. Over 3 million people in Beijing use bicycle as a major means of transportation within the city. A) Bisiklet, Pekin'de üç milyondan fazla insanın şehir içi ulaşımda kullandığı araçlarında başında gelir. B) Pekin'de üç milyonun üzerinde insan için, şehir içinde başlıca ulaşım aracı bisiklettir. C) Pekin'de şehir içinde başlıca ulaşım aracı olan bisiklet, üç milyonun üzerinde insan tarafından kullanılmaktadır. D) Üç milyonun üzerinde Pekinli şehir içi ulaşım aracı olarak yalnızca bisikleti kullanır. E) Pekin'de üç milyonun üzerinde insan bisikleti, şehir içinde başlıca ulaşım aracı olarak kullanmaktadır. 53. About 20 percent of all known species of animals in the world are beetles, which are found throughout all continents except Antarctica. A) Dünyada bilinen tüm hayvan türlerinin Antarktika dışında kalan yüzde yirmisi, tüm kıtalarda bulunan böceklerdir. B) Dünyada bilinen tüm hayvan türlerinin yaklaşık yüzde yirmisini oluşturan böcekler, Antarktika dışında tüm kıtalarda bulunur. C) Antarktika dışında kalan tüm katılardaki böcekler, dünyada bilinen tüm hayvan türlerinin yaklaşık yüzde yirmisini oluşturur. D) Dünyada bilinen tüm hayvan türlerinin yaklaşık yüzde yirmisi, Antarktika dışında tüm kıtalarda bulunan böceklerdir. E) Antarktika hariç tüm kıtalarda yaşayabilen böceklerin, dünyadaki tüm hayvan türlerinin yaklaşık yüzde yirmisini oluşturduğu bilinmektedir. 54. One of the greatest figures in Italian literature, Boccaccio was a founder of the humanism that played an important role in the Italian Renaissance. A) İtalyan Rönesansı üzerinde önemli bir rol oynayan Hümanizmin kurucularından biri olan Boccaccio, İtalyan edebiyatındaki en büyük figürlerden biridir. B) Boccaccio, İtalyan edebiyatının en büyük isimlerinden biri olup aynı zamanda İtalyan Rönesansı üzerinde önemli bir rol oynayan Hümanizmin kurucusudur. C) İtalyan edebiyatındaki en büyük figürlerden biri olan Boccaccio, İtalyan Rönesansı üzerinde önemli bir rol oynamış olan Hümanizmin kurucularındandır. D) İtalyan edebiyatındaki en büyük figürlerden biri olan Boccaccio, Hümanizmin kurucularından biri olarak İtalyan Rönesansı üzerinde önemli rol oynamıştır. E) İtalyan Rönesansı üzerinde önemli bir rol oynamış Hümanizmin kurucusu olan Boccaccio, İtalyan edebiyatının en önemli isimlerinden biridir. 55. Because of the religious ban on the use of the human figure in art, there was little development in painting and sculpture in Turkey until the Republic era. A) Resimde isan figürünün dini yasaklar nedeniyle kullanılmaması, Cumhuriyet dönemine kadar Türkiye'de resim ve heykelde çok az ilerleme olmasına neden olmuştur. B) Türkiye'de, Cumhuriyet dönemine kadar resim ve heykel alanında çok az ilerleme olmasının nedeni, resimde insan gigürünün kullanılmasını engelleyen dini yasaklardır. C) Resimde insan figürünü kullanmayı yasaklayan dinsel öğreti nedeniyle Cumhuriyet dönemi öncesi Türkiyesi'nde resim ve heykeltraşlık pek fazla ilerleyememiştir. D) Türkiye'de resim sanatında insan figürü kullanımını engelleyen dini yasaklar, Cumhuriyet dönemine kadar resim ve heykel alanında çok az ilerleme olmasının nedenlerinden biridir. E) Resimde insan figürünün kullanımıyla ilgili dini yasaklar yüzünden Türkiye'de, Cumhuriyet dönemine kadar resim ve heykel alanında çok az ilerleme olmuştur. Yüklə 438,05 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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