OkEm e Malum Olan Sorular 2012

Ok-Em’e Malum olan

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LYS -5 2012

English cottage gardens are ideal _______ plant lovers and _______ who just want to see colour and plenty of it.

A) at / theseB) for / thoseC) with / thisD) on / thatE) to / such

The Maya _______ a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture _______ by the time Europeans first arrived in the New World.

A) have established / would disappearB) were established / could disappearC) may establish / has disappearedD) will establish / disappearsE) established / had disappeared

The Ottomans managed to rule _______ more than 600 years _______ a policy of "divide and rule," by making themselves part of the culture of the regions they ruled.

A) for / byB) with / onC) from / aboutD) of / withE) in / to

Answers _______ why some people are more religious than others often focus _______ the role of culture or upbringing. 

A) into / forB) at / aboutC) below / inD) to / onE) across / behind

_____________, empathy for others seems to decline.

A) The wealthier people becomeB) As riches growC) When great opportunities stood in front of peopleD) Since kind-hearted people are on the increaseE) Though people lose confidence in each other

One experiment indicated that just telling a man that he _______ by a female was enough _______ his psychological performance.

A) may observe / to hurtingB) was observed / to be hurtC) will be observed / hurtingD) could observe / hurtE) would be observed / to hurt

Many people worry about threats _______ their native language, since they think they will lose their identity, and fear _______ their culture, or even their religion. 

A) to / losingB) for / to loseC) with / to have lostD) upon / lostE) at / to losing

Some people think that government should support painters, poets, musicians, and other artists financially, ____________.

A) because financial deficit in the country is rather limited to a great extentB) despite the great amount of appeal to artistic facilities by the communityC) even if the main duty of the administrators is to attach importance to artD) in which case someone in the authority fail to keep in touch with the administrationE) whereas others argue that money should be spent on other issues

Many Asian societies traditionally have a lot of respect _______ older people, _______ today in Asia, childhood and youth seem to be getting more and more attention.

A) to / before B) on / whenC) for / butD) at / yetE) about / after

A student who has friends _______ all different races and backgrounds _______ school may find that his parents have narrower views. 

A) of / atB) from / into C) on / toD) round / throughE) above / inside

Most people _______ that travel broadens the mind and surely, visiting new places and meeting new people helps us _______ how others live.

A) would agree / to understandB) agreed / to understandingC) had agreed / understandingD) are agreed / understoodE) were to agree / be understood

Some people say cheap air travel is good _______ it enables ordinary people to travel, yet, others argue that it is bad _______ the environment.

A) in spite of / inB) in that / aboutC) nevertheless / toD) because / forE) thanks to / below

We were looking _______ the valley _______ the way the cows were grazing at ease.

A) into / forB) across / towardsC) at / aboutD) with / inE) round / to

Sceptics vigorously criticise any _______ that supports man-made global warming and yet embrace any argument that refutes global warming.

A) evidenceB) verdictC) debateD) nuanceE) utility

The acidity of global surface waters has increased _______ 30% in just the last 200 years and this rate of acidification is projected _______ the end of the century to accelerate.

A) into / fromB) without / acrossC) out of / withinD) by / throughE) on / over

Therapeutic touch is a kind of energy healing. Some people believe that health and sickness __(1)__ by some sort of magical energy being blocked or out of whack in some __(2)__. There is no scientific support for this magical energy. It can't be measured by __(3)__ of our very high tech machines. __(4)__, many people swear it exists and that they can move it around or transfer some of their energy __(5)__ another person.

1) A) causedB) are causedC) were causedD) would causeE) had been caused

2) A) scaleB) matterC) structureD) validityE) respect

3) A) noneB) mostC) anyD) muchE) very

4)  A) ThusB) DespiteC) ThoughD) OnceE) Yet

 5)  A) forB) intoC) withD) aboveE) under

The goal of critical thinking is to arrive at the most reasonable beliefs and take the most reasonable actions. __________. Critical thinking is an unnatural act. By nature, we're driven to confirm and defend our current beliefs, even to the point of irrationality. We are prone to reject evidence that conflicts with our beliefs and to attack those who offer such evidence.

A) The critical habit of thought will pervade all its behaviour, because it is a way of taking up the problems of lifeB) We have evolved, however, not to seek the truth, but to survive and reproduceC) Critical thinking is a desire to seek, patience to doubt, fondness to meditate, slowness to assertD) Critical thinking is a rich concept that has been developing throughout the past 2500 yearsE) The term "critical thinking" has its roots in the mid-late 20th century

Sunbathing and exposure to the sun was __(1)__ thought to be a healthy benefit for children participating in outdoor activities. __(2)__, we now know that sun exposure can be damaging, leading to pre-mature aging, skin damage and possibly, skin cancer. Sun care for children __(3)__ at infancy and continue throughout the child's life. The American Academy of Dermatology __(4)__ that children receive up to 80 percent of their total lifetime sun exposure __(5)__ the first 18 years of their life, making sun care for children during childhood essential for preventing skin damage and possible cancer in the future

1) 2)

A) never A) ThereforeB) still B) ThoughC) once C) DespiteD) long D) WherebyE) ever E) However

3) A) should beginB) ought to have begunC) had begunD) used to beginE) would begin

4) A) estimatesB) reckonsC) nullifiesD) dictatesE) notices

5) A) withoutB) withinC) onD) fromE) inside

(Paragraph Question) Growth, reproduction, and dairy metabolism all require an organism to expend energy. The expenditure of energy is essentially a process of budgeting, just as finances are budgeted. If all of one's money is spent on clothes, there may be none left to buy food or go to the movies. Similarly, a plant or animal cannot squander all its energy on growing a big body if none would be left over for reproduction, for this is the surest way to extinction.

The author explains the concept of energy expenditure by ______________.A) identifying types of organisms that became extinctB) comparing the scientific concept to a familiar experienceC) arguing that most organisms conserve rather than expend energyD) describing the processes of growth, reproduction and metabolismE) putting forward reliable data about the reason for extinction

Through the examples in the passage, the author tries to imply that ______________.A) just as people spend their money, animals consume natural productsB) life has a natural balance over the animals merelyC) the source of life should be spent moderatelyD) many animals are severely threatened with extinctionE) humanities are in pursuit of animals for their survival

One major lesson that should be taken from the passage is that ______________.

A) as of yet many animals have vanished over the worldB) inadequate usage of energy plays a key role in the extinction of organismsC) where there is sufficient energy, there is enough life balanceD) all the organisms lead their lives interdependentlyE) people have hunted some animals to death for ages

(Paragraph Question) The formulation of a problem can indirectly influence us in the directions that we take in seeking solutions. So sometimes it might be useful to come up with alternative formulations of the problem, and consider how to best formulate a problem. For example, faced with an unhappy relationship on the verge of breakup, one might think of the problem as "why is she leaving me?", and focus on the faults and reasons of the other person. But thinking of the problem in terms of "what have I been doing wrong" might lead one to focus more on oneself and think about what one might do to rescue the relationship. Similarly, instead of focusing on how a business competitor is taking away business from one's own company, the real problem to focus on might be why one's own company is not doing enough to adapt to the new market.

One basic idea asserted in the passage is that ______________.

A) in solving any problem, it is better to put the blame on othersB) the creation of a solution for a problem is on the hand of biased peopleC) everybody is expected to find a quick solution to any problemD) on the way to solving a problem should exist various aspectsE) before finding a solution for a problem, we need to produce single formulation

It is clear from the passage that the formulation of a problem ______________.

A) certainly leads an individual to deviate from its solution B) is in a way in close connection with an individual’s point of viewC) surely enhances the capacity of a person to create a new problemD) has long been used by people in every situationE) is supposed to arouse suspicion in all the people

The writer of the passage is aware that concentrating on one way of the problem is wrong and ______________.

A) therefore, aims to lead the readers to become flexible B) nevertheless, he himself evaluates some subjects in a prejudiced wayC) avoids criticizing people who accuse others of a faultD) is explaining the issue with cause and effectE) is talking about the way people judge on personal desires

Robert Moog was a pioneer in electronic music, the inventor of synthesizers that changed the course of popular music. While a graduate student in engineering in New York, Robert Moog wrote a magazine article introducing do-it-yourself kits to build the electronic musical instrument known as the Theremin. In 1954 he founded a company that sold Theremin kits, and he began to dabble in electronic circuitry to create and modulate electronic sounds. The result was the Moog synthesizer. In 1968 Wendy Carlos released the Grammy-winning album Switched-on Bach, played entirely on a Moog. The synthesizer quickly became a significant instrument for pop musicians, played by groups like The Monkees and The Beatles.

Soon after reading the whole passage, one might easily come to conclusion that ______________.

A) Grammy trophy is of little importance to some musiciansB) popular music had rather a different period prior to Robert MoogC) as soon as Moog invented synthesizer, it began to be usedD) during the early 19th century, Robert Moog prepared the basis of do-it-yourself kitsE) Robert Moog is merely known for his famous invention “synthesizer”

One of the points made about Robert Moog is that he ______________.

A) created a new terminology called “Theremin” for public’s sakeB) was exposed to severe criticism from the circle of musicC) was in fact totally away from the musical zestD) felt himself rather attached to musical industry from the very beginningE) tried to provide people with a way to prepare their own musical instrument

As one can understand from the passage, the Moog synthesizer ______________.

A) caused some of the singers to deteriorate their fameB) caught the attention of the famous composers in a long period of timeC) did not take long to prove its importance in Music industryD) became quite significant long after Robert Moog was posthumously recognizedE) was in effect the product of the public rather than of Robert Moog

(I) Reasoning about values might be called "normative reasoning". (II) It is not uncommon to think that morality depends on the existence of God. (III) Very generally, it refers to thinking about issues concerning what is right or wrong, good or bad, or what might or might not be valuable. (IV) Normative reasoning encompasses not just reasoning about morality and virtues, the justification and legitimacy of rules and social institutions. (V) It surrounds aesthetic values and the meaning of life, as well.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

(I) There are two basic thinking skills - critical and creative thinking. (II) Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. (III) Creativity is a matter of coming up with new and useful possibilities. (IV) Good critical thinking involves the mastery of a set of thinking skill. (V) They are both crucial for solving problems and discovering new knowledge.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

Linda: I go on practicing my chess ability with patience, but I don’t believe I can keep the pace with the Russians.Lara: ______________ Linda: Your point of view can satisfactorily explain the situation, Lara.Lara: However, just because of that it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will fall behind them forever.A) Well, particularly as the Chinese are traditionally expert at Kung Fu, they are specialized in chess.B) I think you have already discouraged yourself in that matter, Linda. As you know, experience is the best teacher.C) What lies underneath all types of success is the mood in which you are while competing with anyone else in the tournament.D) Nobody even the Russians were the professionals of Chess at the very beginning of their careers.E) If you dare to compare yourself with such people, then you must have already been mistaken, I think.

Mandy: Hey! Look at what reads here. For thousands of years, humans have been able to domesticate mammals that in the wild live together in herds.Sheila: That’s interesting. ______________Mandy: You have a word for it. I can infer that there ain’t any mountain in front of humanity when they believe.Sheila: As a matter of fact, there isn’t.

A) Once domesticated, these mammals can be easily used for agricultural work and transportation.B) Human involvement in wild life is destined to disrupt the balance of ecosystem, leading to the extinction of some animals.C) It is sad to hear about that condition, but in the long run, it will considerably become much better.D) Since the beginning of humanity, there have been many attempts to change the course of evolution.E) Though they cannot be separated from each other, it is possible to tame them in a way.

John: Statistics show that more and more of us are suffering from stressSusan: Actually, much of this is caused by our jobs.John: ______________ Susan: You are right, because idleness presents much more disturbance.

A) Excessive amount of work takes a great toll on our health.B) Even if it is so, we never tend to complain about it.C) There is, experts tell us, too much pressure put on employees nowadays.D) Some labourers have to cope with workload.E) Nobody knows how to deal with the issue of working overtime.

From time to time, Tina is so involved in reading Romance that she cannot notice me at home.A) Tina would not hear of what one says while reading Romance, because she is very intent on it.B) Whenever I encounter Tina, she is absorbed in reading Romance, so I prefer not to disturb her.C) Occasionally, Tina becomes such a bookworm while reading Romance that she cannot see me.D) It would take a great courage to distract Tina’s concentration while she is reading Romance.E) Since I first met Tina, she has developed a great liking to Romance to a great extent that she cannot help reading it.

A healthier diet and improved living conditions have meant that most people are living longer in the developed world.

A) Thanks to a healthier diet and improved living conditions, the number of people living longer is increasing at a low rate.B) When we take a view that living conditions are getting better, we can see that people can live longer.C) Many people would lose their lives due to the lack of healthy diet and living conditions not long ago.D) A majority of people have prolonged their life span in the developed world owing to a healthier diet and improved living conditions.E) Improving living conditions and dieting are of such a great importance that many people are on the increase.

Today’s generations would have totally different behaviour, if they could live the standards of past time.

A) In modern times, the teenagers are not faced with what happened in the past, so they are distinct from the elders.B) Those with young age cannot understand what the elders lived in the past; therefore, they are blind to their problems.C) Modern generations don’t experience the ancient conditions, but if they did, they would act in an entire discrepancy.D) The difference between the youth and the elders is what occurred in the past when the old generation saw problems.E) The youth cannot understand what kind of problems the elders experienced in the past and thus, they are rather selfish.

More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting university. They feel that they want a breathing space between periods of study. ____________, therefore feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race.A) They prefer to spend their time on their own branches as an apprenticeB) Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and embarking on a careerC) The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatlyD) Doubtlessly, some of them will hitchhike although hitchhiking can be dangerousE) In the past, young people wanted to be in charge of a huge company so that they could start at zenith

A man received a life sentence for murder in London recently. What is unusual about this is that the murder took place 18 years ago. At the time the murder was committed, the man, Anthony Ruark, was questioned by the police, ____________. He claimed to have an alibi for the time of the crime.

A) but their investigations did not reveal enough evidence for them to charge himB) so the murdered woman, who was strangled, had been his girlfriend at one timeC) besides, he showed no signs that there was a murder on his conscience for all these yearsD) actually, the permission for brain scans was not granted in those days in any way E) with this situation in mind, he decided to ask for his innocence from the court

Computers have become so necessary to modern living that it is difficult to believe that they are a relatively recent invention. Undoubtedly, they have proved to be of great value. ____________. For one thing, they have added to our already large number of crimes.

A) What’s more, they are dominant in almost every sectorB) Regrettably, hackers are added to our livesC) People are really addicted to computersD) Curiously, life would have been impossible without themE) Yet, they also have their disadvantages

Soon after reading an article on forgery, you come up with an interesting idea that people are always at risk on the basis of false documents, so you need to consult with your friend, who is expert at such issues. In a curious way, you say:

A) I have read an article about forgery and there is not so much risk in it.B) Could you please clarify what percent of danger there is thanks to counterfeiting? C) How comes that people are conscious of the amount of counterfeiting in the world?D) Is there any way to take precautions against ill-hearted people?E) Potentially, every human has the desire to do any kind of damage to others.

One day, together with your close friends, you vigorously put the vast number of obese people in Turkey under debate. Meanwhile, one of them states that the government does not apply enough regulations for the matter and in response, you say in a mood of self-criticism:

A) With deceptive claims, as you know, many popular diet books and publications have misled us very much.B) I am for what you have just stated, man. Additionally, the authorities are in lack of sufficient information on obesity.C) I think you must have disregarded the reality that we don’t refrain from taking calories due to our sedentary way of life. D) Indeed, whenever the issue of obesity facing human beings becomes on the public eye, the governments decide to ignore it.E) I wonder what aims the government has in taking an insistent stand towards the issue of obesity.

As a famous socio-psychologist, you are going to give a lecture based on the reason why the married couples are increasingly getting divorced these days and in order to underline monetary problems, you say meticulously: A) To start with, let me emphasize that nothing goes as expected where there is financial deficit.B) All the spouses, whether men or women, have the great potential to cheat on one another.C) For many years now, the couples, especially the newly married ones, have had great expectations from marriage.D) For a balanced relationship, when one side becomes an accelerator, the other should be the brake.E) In order for the married couples to maintain their matrimony, they are expected to pay respect to each other.

Although special people are believed to be blessed with creativity, ____________.

A) they are selected with the application of special questionsB) all types of them are in fact born imaginativeC) their effect and specialty can be understood anywhereD) their importance lead us to feel inferior to a great extentE) from time to time a kind of exception might have appeared among others

Education of course makes all more intelligent, ____________.

A) but critical thought is more focused in many aspectsB) which would be related to the origin of evaluation and judgmentC) therefore children used to learn to think at very young agesD) in case social interactions pave the way to new understandingE) so that deriving pleasure from learning brings with new zest

Unlike broadcast television, an interactive TV service provider allows customers to choose ________ service to use at any given time, ________ it is shopping, watching a film or playing games.

A) what / ifB) which / whetherC) where / in thatD) whose / unlessE) how / providing

Just because reading Sumerian legends on clay tablets can feel more authentic, ____________.A) people assume them as the beginning point of early civilizationB) the reasoning of early civilization groups provided good harvestingC) there may have been valuable traces in many respectsD) it doesn’t necessarily enhance your understanding of the subject matterE) wonderful innovations were neglected from the very beginning

Printed books enable one to sense the significance of lines, ____________.

A) in spite of their benefits in terms of general cultureB) thus interactive reading groups make use of their contents C) because they do not take up any space in any vicinityD) whereas e-books ensures practicability and efficiencyE) but utilizing their formats will alter the structure of e-books

Peru can be divided into three distinct geographic regions, ____________.

A) where the Andes were the site of the most fascinating Columbian cities of South AmericaB) that are by no means the only region to visit in PeruC) the best known of which is the central high sierra of the AndesD)  although it is generally known as the most arid region on the planetE)  nevertheless, the climate along Peru's shores is made cooler and less dry

Northern Anatolian region ________ the Black Sea occupies 18% of the total area of Turkey ________  its 141.000 square kilometers of land.

A) above / forB) within / intoC) upon / aboutD) along / withE) in / below

Turkey grows more grapes than almost any country on earth, ____________.

A) when in reality only a very small proportion of Turkish grapes is made into wineB) while the coastal regions in the west have a temperate Mediterranean climateC) for whom alcohol consumption and production is prohibited under Sharia lawD) because wine historians believe that winemaking originated in this part of the worldE) which may lead to the assumption that Turkish wine ranks among the most important

The amount of money you need to save for retirement ________ on the types of investments you have, and their rate of return

A) basesB) contradictsC) dependsD) revitalizesE) insults

The riots throughout the country are a clear ________ of the people's discontent.

A) manifestationB) workloadC) utteranceD) verificationE) approval

Deception ________ a slight edge over deception detection when the interactions are few in number and are among strangers.

A) appliesB) acquiresC) gainsD) sustainsE) retains