Tham khảo tài liệu 'test 04-2', ngoại ngữ, anh văn giao tiếp phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | GRE Real 19 Test 4 SECTION 2 Time 30 minutes 38 Questions Directions Each sentence below has one or two blanks each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 1. Exposure to low-intensity gamma radiation slows the rate of growth of the spoilage microorganisms in food in much the same way that the low heat used in pasteurization-----the spoilage action of the microorganism in milk. A precludes B initiates c inhibits D isolates E purifies 2. In today s world manufacturers innovations are easily copied and thus differences between products are usually------- advertisers therefore are forced to ----- these differences in order to suggest the uniqueness of their clients products. A crucial. .downplay B minimal. .reduce C slight. .exaggerate D common. .emphasize E intrinsic. .create 3. To avoid annihilation by parasites some caterpillars are able to -- periods of active growth by prematurely entering a dormant state which is characterized by the ------ of feeding. A curtail. .suspension B foster. .continuation C prevent. .stimulation D mediate. .synthesis E invert. .simulation 4. Prior to the work of Heckel illustrations of fish were often beautiful but rarely------ this fact combined with the--------nature of most nineteenth-century taxonomic descriptions often kept scientists from recognizing differences between species. A impressive. .inaccurate B realistic. .detailed C traditional. .progressive D precise. .inexact E distinctive. .sophisticated 5. Experienced and proficient Susan is a good ------ trumpeter her music is often more satisfying than Carol s brilliant but--- playing. A virtuoso. .inimitable B mediocre. .eccentric C competent. .influential D amateur. .renowned E reliable. .erratic 6. In the midst of so many evasive comments this forthright statement whatever its intrinsic merit plainly .