UNIBEN English Language 2015/2016 Past Questions

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Question 1
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the author observes that ....
  • A.war, pestilence and famine were caused by the extravagance of nature
  • B.nature was heartless and senseless
  • C.it was wise at a time when mankind did not interfere with normal reproduction
  • D.nature was heartless in its reproductive process
Objective
Question 2
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
which of these statements does not express the opinion of the author?
  • A.mankind has started to interfere with the work of nature
  • B.many people has died in the past through want and disease
  • C.mankind should take care of its children
  • D.man's present relationship with nature in matters of birth and death is a happy one
Objective
Question 3
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
'humane' as used in the passage means
  • A.sensible
  • B.wise
  • C.human
  • D.benevolent
Objective
Question 4
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
'we must consciously try to establish an equilibrium' implies that mankind must .........
  • A.realistically find an equation
  • B.strive not to be wasteful
  • C.deliberately try to fight nature
  • D.purposely find a balance
Objective
Question 5
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the main idea of the passage is that ..........
  • A.nature is heartless
  • B.man should control the birthrate
  • C.mankind will soon perish of starvation
  • D.pestilence causes more death than war
Objective
Question 6
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
no wonder peter later became a detective; he has been very observant
  • A.curious
  • B.perspective
  • C.inductive
  • D.inquisitive
Objective
Question 7
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
onome's painting was so realistic that it could almost have been a photograph
  • A.picturesque
  • B.concrete
  • C.lively
  • D.authentic
Objective
Question 8
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
courteously, onome stood back to let her teacher go first through the door
  • A.patiently
  • B.politely
  • C.carefully
  • D.calmly
Objective
Question 9
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
many people used to live in poverty
  • A.instability
  • B.want
  • C.difficulty
  • D.the slums
Objective
Question 10
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the common practice among some media practitioners is to be sensational in their reporting
  • A.prevalent
  • B.rampant
  • C.ordinary
  • D.cogent
Objective
Question 11
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the fateful decision changed the company's outlook in various ways
  • A.wonderful
  • B.disastrous
  • C.internal
  • D.external
Objective
Question 12
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash
  • A.a serious
  • B.a painless
  • C.an internal
  • D.an external
Objective
Question 13
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
his taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle
  • A.obliviousness
  • B.reticence
  • C.sensibility
  • D.pervasiveness
Objective
Question 14
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
we made a pile in the business deal
  • A.lost a lot of money
  • B.earned a lot of money
  • C.broke even
  • D.cut corners
Objective
Question 15
Comprehension passage
all over the world till lately, and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature. That is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting herb take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence, and famine. Being human we have at last revolted against the senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature's heartless play a humanize new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop halfway. We cannot, with impurity cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking nature's course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.
the greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths
  • A.inevitable
  • B.wonderful
  • C.ineffable
  • D.unbearable
Objective