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1.

Calligraphy is a type of visual art which is related to writing. The word means “beautiful writing”. In East Asia calligraphy has been a “high art” form. In the Western world it has been always considered as a minor art and stayed as an interest in decorating words on the pages. - - - -. Ottomans adopted it with religious fervor and inspiration, taking this art to its pinnacle.

A) It still continues to have a high status among the arts and it is practiced by many people including school children today

B) However; Turkish calligraphy is one of a kind artistic creation although it is not of Turkish origin

C) Tibetan calligraphers generally prefer using chisel tipped pens and markers as well

D) İslamic calligraphy is associated with geometric Islamic art on the walls and ceilings of mosques

E) Turkish calligraphists have always made their own paper, pens and ink

2.

28 - 32. sorularda karşılıklı konuşmanın boş bırakılan kısmını tamamlayabilecek ifadeyi bulunuz.

Usain : I guess I am getting old.

John : Why do you think so?

Usain : Because I am getting tired very easily and I can’t concentrate on my work.

John : - - - -, so you can be more effective in your job.

A) I think it is the time for you to retire

B) I don’t believe you are old enough to stop competing

C) You should get some advice about your working style

D) Getting tired is not about only getting old

E) If you feel too bad you should seclude yourself

3.

It’s clear in the passage that - - - -.

A) during the recovery period patients may meet some additional expenses

B) patients have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease during the surgery

C) an obese doesn’t develop any medical complications after a cosmetic surgery

D) a cosmetic surgery carries more risk than any other surgeries for those who smoke

E) a heart attack is one of the possible outcomes of a cosmetic surgery for a diabetic

4.

Being physically active is a ‘must’ to lead a healthy life. A person needs at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. - - - -. Five or ten minute sessions of physical activities throughout the day will be enough for a person. These may include walking, jogging, running, and riding a bike.

A) Regular physical activity reduces your risk of developing diabetes

B) It’s a type of exercise based on yoga and dance

C) However, this does not have to be done at once

D) The benefits of physical activity outweigh the risks of getting hurt

E) A dietician at any hospital can help you with your diet

5.

4 - 6. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre cevaplayınız.

A smartphone is a mobile phone (also known as cell phones or mobiles) with an advanced mobile operating system that combines features of a personal computer operating system with other features useful for mobile or handheld use. Smartphones typically combine the features of a mobile phone, such as the abilities to place and receive voice calls and create and receive text messages, with those of other popular digital mobile devices like personal digital assistants, such as an event calendar, media player, video games, GPS navigation and digital camera. Smartphones can access the Internet and can run a variety of third-party software components. The display of a smartphone is almost always a touchscreen and sometimes additionally a touch-enabled keyboard, which enables the user to use a virtual keyboard to type words and numbers and press onscreen icons to activate “app” features. In 1999, a Japanese firm released the first smartphones to achieve mass adoption within a country. Smartphones became widespread in the late 2000s. In the third quarter of 2012, one billion smartphones were in use worldwide. Global smartphone sales surpassed the sales figures for regular cell phones in early 2013.

It can be understood from the passage that - - - -

A) smartphone technology is thought to be more dysfunctional

B) smartphones include some features of both a PC and a mobile phone

C) it’s not possible to create a social media account with smartphones

D) one cannot send and receive text messages with smartphones

E) mass adoption of the smartphones is still not achieved by Japanese

6.

Your friend offers you some food but you don’t want it because it doesn’t look delicious. What would you say to refuse politely?

A) I’d like them scrambled.

B) Thank you. I’ve just eaten.

C) I didn’t order a salad.

D) Sorry. I just need another minute.

E) I love your new haircut.

7.

Carla : Why was Judy so angry yesterday?

Sally : As the coffee machine she bought didn’t work.

Carla : - - - -?

Sally : She demanded a refund.

A) Has she bought a new one instead

B) Isn’t she a little bit quick-tempered

C) Why didn’t she examine it beforehand

D) Did they take the coffee machine back

E) What did she do when she found out

8.

It can be inferred from the passage that - - - -.

A) pea berries are tastier than normal coffee beans

B) coffee cherries always contain a single seed

C) most of the coffee produced worldwide is Robusta

D) coffee beans aren’t considered as an important export product

E) Arabica beans contain more caffeine than Robusta beans

9.

23 - 27. sorularda verilen durumda söylenmiş olabilecek cümleyi bulunuz. 63. A friend of yours wants to go abroad for holiday but he can’t find any place to go and asks your advice. What would you say?

A) It’s nonsense to save money for a vocation alone.

B) You should prepare your luggage beforehand.

C) If I were you I’d definitely visit Balkans.

D) I don’t understand why you want to go abroad.

E) First, you should decide where to visit.

10.

Although it was a cold and stormy night, campers enjoyed themselves next to the huge campfire.

A) The enormous campfire made the campers happy as it was a freezing and stormy night.

B) It was such a cold and stormy night that campers had a good time around the campfire.

C) Unless it had been cold and stormy, campers could have had fun next to the huge campfire.

D) As it was a freezing night, campers couldn’t help themselves gathering around the big campfire.

E) Despite the cold and stormy night, campers had fun next to the enormous campfire.

11.

Your friend tells you that her grandfather has just passed away. What would you say to express your sympathy?

A) It’s very surprising news.

B) I’m sorry to hear that. My condolences.

C) I hope he feels better soon.

D) I think there might be a mistake.

E) Sorry. You’ve caught me at a bad time

12.

18 - 22. sorularda boş bırakılan yere, parçada anlam bütünlüğünü sağlamak için getirilebilecek cümleyi bulunuz.

The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail. - - - -. It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil).

A) According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word “travel” was in the 14th century

B) If you want to learn about the origin of the words, you need to do some etymologic studies

C) In today’s world it is not hard to find the origins of the words

D) Etymology is one of the most important fields in linguistic research

E) There are many borrowed words in world languages

13.

You want to join a summer camp but your father doesn’t let you as he thinks it’s too expensive. What would you say to convince him?

A) Come on dad, all of my friends will go.

B) You always lose your temper easily.

C) Summer camps are open to parents as well.

D) I’ll pay half of the fee with my pocket money

E) You don’t have to be too strict with me.

14.

(I) The fairy tale, a product of verbal anonymous folk literature, is a kind of narrative. (II) The heroes in fairy tales can find extraordinary persons or creatures. (III) The events described are completely unreal and flight of imagination. (IV) That’s why fairy tales are one of the most interesting narrative types for little ones. (V) The place and time are always uncertain.

A) I

B) III

C) V

D) IV

E) II

15.

Breastfeeding is not an option if the mother has cancer and is being treated with anti-cancer drugs.

A) Breastfeeding is not an alternative for a mother to feed her baby if she is receiving treatment of cancer with drugs.

B) A mother should breastfeed her baby no matter what type of cancer she has and which treatment she receives.

C) It’s unnecessary for a mother to breastfeed her baby when she is in treatment of cancer and takes anti-cancer drugs.

D) It’s not forbidden for a mother to use drugs for cancer although she still breastfeeds her baby.

E) A mother can continue breastfeeding her baby even if she suffers from cancer and is treated with chemotherapy.

16.

It is clear in the passage that - - - -.

A) smartphones were not demanded much by Japanese

B) smartphones started to be common among people before PCs

C) the rate of smartphone sale was higher than regular cell phone in 2013

D) more than a billion people experienced smartphone technology in the late 2012

E) the extensive smartphone use has many impacts on people

17.

(I) American basketball league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). (II) The league adopted the name National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with its rival National Basketball League (NBL). (III) There have always been legends in this league. (IV) The league’s several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. (IV) NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey.

A) III

B) V

C) II

D) IV

E) I

18.

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has an irrational fear of having no escape or being closed-in. It is one of the most common phobias. If you experience claustrophobia, you may feel like you’re having a panic attack, although claustrophobia isn’t a panic disorder. - - - -. Others may need therapy to manage and cope with their symptoms.

A) The sufferer dreads not being able to breathe properly

B) Many situations can trigger claustrophobia such as being in a packed elevator

C) It can be triggered by things like being locked in a windowless room

D) Symptoms of claustrophobia can include sweating, trembling and hot flashes

E) For some people, claustrophobia may disappear on its own

19.

(I) Major depressive disorder, also known as depression among public, is a mental disorder. (II) It is characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is shown across almost all situations in daily life. (III) Major depressive disorder affected approximately 216 million people in 2015. (IV) The disease is not related to the “depressive state” that is used among the people, but it is a type of disease which is separated from this mood completely and in many ways. (V) It is often accompanied by low self-esteem, low energy, loss of interest in even normally enjoyable activities, and pain without a clear reason.

A) I

B) III

C) IV

D) II

E) V

20.

Jackie : Do you think Chinese cinema will be more popular than Hollywood?

William : Maybe when pigs fly.

Jackie : - - - -.

A) I see you’re a fan of Chinese cinema

B) I am not really into popular cinema

C) I am not interested in Hollywood

D) I want to see something remarkable

E) I hear a little sarcasm in your voice

21.

We can infer from the passage that - - - -.

A) tennis was first started playing indoors

B) the death of King Louis is a mystery

C) the first modern tennis court was built at Vincennes

D) outdoor tennis was popular among royal palaces

E) there were only outdoor courts in Paris in the 13th century

22.

It can be clearly understood from the passage that - - - - .

A) after a cosmetic surgery patients can generally be unsatisfied with the results

B) cosmetic surgeons must consider the patients’ motives for an operation

C) a cosmetic surgery cannot affect a person’s selfesteem

D) a cosmetic surgery aims to enhance a person’s image

E) patients who undergo a cosmetic surgery shouldn’t expect dramatic changes

23.

73 - 77. sorularda verilen parçanın anlam bütünlüğünü bozan cümleyi bulunuz.

(I) The first modern bungee jumps were made on 1st April 1979 from the 250-foot (76 m) Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. (II) The jumpers were David Kirke and Simon Keeling, both members of the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club. (III) The jumpers were arrested shortly after, but continued with jumps in the US from the Golden Gate Bridge and the Royal Gorge Bridge. (IV) This kind of incidents can be seen anywhere in the world. (V) By 1982, they were jumping from mobile cranes and hot air balloons.

A) V

B) IV

C) II

D) III

E) I

24.

It can be inferred from the passage that - - - -.

A) one cannot have a cosmetic surgery anywhere on the face and the body

B) good candidates may choose to lose some weight six months before the operation

C) patients shouldn’t desire long-term outcomes after a cosmetic surgery

D) a cosmetic surgery can affect a patient not only physically but also psychologically

E) the vast majority of patients have reasonable expectations for a successful surgery

25.

Two of the players were expelled for violating the team’s “no fighting” policy.

A) According to the team’s “no fighting” policy the players must not argue with each other.

B) The team made a major change in “no fighting” policy and fired two of the players.

C) The team followed a “no fighting” policy in order to keep the peace among the players.

D) Two players were kicked out of the team for breaking the team’s “no fighting” rule.

E) Although the team has a “no fighting” rule two players didn’t obey it and left the team.

26.

7 - 9. soruları verilen parçaya göre cevaplandırınız.

Amazingly, the historical development of tennis dates back several thousands of years. The game was developed from a 12th century French handball game called “Paume” (palm) in which a ball was struck with the hand. After some time “Paume” evolved into real tennis and the players started using racquets.The game was first created by European monks for entertainment roles during ceremonial occasions. At first, the ball was hit with hands. Later, the leather glove came into existence. This leather glove was replaced with an adaptive handle for effective hitting and serving of the ball. That was a birth of tennis racquet. Tennis balls also underwent frequent modifications. First tennis ball was from wood. Then it was filled with cellulose material to give way to a bouncier. The game became very popular when it was adopted by a royal family in France in the 13th century. Louis X of France was a keen player of the game and became notable as the first person to construct indoor tennis courts in the modern style. Louis was unhappy with playing tennis outdoors and accordingly had indoor courts made in Paris around the end of the 13th century. In due course this design spread across royal palaces all over Europe. In June 1316 at Vincennes, following a particularly exhausting game, Louis drank a large quantity of cooled wine and subsequently died of either pneumonia or pleurisy, although there was also suspicion of poisoning.

We can understand from the passage - - - -.

A) Louis X of France was the inventor of tennis

B) leather gloves took the place of racquets in time

C) first tennis players used only their bare hands

D) tennis balls are still made of wood

E) first tennis players in the history were all royals

27.

It’s clear in the passage that - - - -.

A) the value of the coffee the USA exported is more than $8 billion

B) is not as popular as any other beverages in the world

C) coffee has no importance for the USA in terms of economic growth

D) coffeehouses in the USA sell 400 cups of coffee every day

E) there isn’t any country in the world which consumes more coffee than the USA

28.

13 - 17. sorularda verilen cümlelere anlamca en yakın olan seçeneği işaretleyiniz.

It’s expected that the interview results will be announced by the committee within the next few days.

A) The committee will probably announce the interview results during the next few days.

B) The results of the interview that a committee has done for a few days will be announced.

C) It’s clear that the interview conducted by the committee will end within a few days.

D) It’s announced by the committee that the interviews will last at least a few days.

E) The interview results will unlikely be announced by the committee for the next few days.

29.

It can be inferred from the passage that - - - -.

A) all smartphones have a touch-enabled keyboard

B) all cell phones can connect to Wi-Fi and 4G at the same time

C) features of other digital devices are widely available in smartphones

D) older generations have difficulty in using smartphones

E) people didn’t use to play video games on smartphones

30.

We can conclude from the passage that - - - -.

A) tennis was played only in palaces throughout the history

B) tennis was invented with the death of King Louis

C) the game became popular among monks in the 13th century

D) the only way to have fun in ceremonies was playing tennis

E) King Louis preferred indoor tennis

31.

Gymnastics is a sport which includes doing exercises which need strength, flexibility, balance and control. This may also include running, jumping, tumbling, somersaulting, flipping and balancing. Gymnastics teaches gymnasts how to move, roll, jump, swing and turn upside down. So, it is an exciting activity and sport for its unique contribution to general fitness, coordination, agility, strength, balance and speed. - - - -. This allows everyone to develop their whole body which is useful in all other sports and activities.

A) Gymnastics was included as a key part of physical education and the sport curriculum at many male private schools in 1946

B) Most forms of competitive gymnastics events are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique

C) Gymnastics evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks that included skills for mounting and dismounting a horse

D) Gymnastics was used by soldiers to prepare for warfare in Greece in ancient times

E) Gymnastics provides a sound foundation in movement for boys and girls of all ages

32.

(I) Soccer is a team sport played between two teams, each of them consist of eleven players, one of whom is a goalkeeper. (II) All players must use their feet, head or chest to play the ball. (III) Only the goalkeepers are permitted to use their hands, and only within their designated goal area. (IV) The aim of the game is to score a goal, which is achieved by kicking or heading the ball into the opposition team’s goal. (V) If the players insist on breaking of these rules, they may be sent off.

A) IV

B) V

C) II

D) III

E) I

33.

More than half of the candidates who attended the audition for a place at the drama school failed.

A) Most of the candidates could find a place at the drama school after they had attended to the audition.

B) Most of the candidates were very successful at the audition while the others were unable to pass.

C) Candidates had to pass an audition for a place at the drama school but it was almost impossible

D) A lot of people attended the audition but none of them succeeded in getting a place in the drama school.

E) The majority of the candidates who went to the audition for a place at the drama school were unsuccessful.

34.

Fred : Do you know any place in the town of Bedrock for bungee jumping?

Tony : - - - -

Fred : No, not anymore. I want to do something different.

A) But you are a bowler not a jumper

B) Would you like me to join you?

C) Bedrock is a perfect place for bungee jumping.

D) Do you think bungee jumping is dangerous?

E) Do you want to play bowling with us?

35.

Max : Which team do you think will win the European Championship?

Tim : I am not sure but France may be the champion.

Max : - - - -.

A) That’s why it’s all about the championship

B) Then let’s wait and see who is going to win

C) Actually, both of them are my favourite

D) For some watching the matches is breath-taking

E) I think people take no pleasure in watching football

36.

10 - 12. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre cevaplayınız.

A coffee seed, commonly called coffee bean, is a seed of the coffee plant, and is the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit often referred to as a cherry. Even though the coffee beans are seeds, they are referred to as “beans” because of their resemblance to true beans. A small percentage of cherries contain a single seed, instead of the usual two. This is called a “pea berry”. The pea berry occurs only between 10 and 15% of the time, and it is a fairly common (yet scientifically unproven) belief that they have more flavour than normal coffee beans. The two most economically important varieties of coffee plant are the Arabica and the Robusta; 75–80% of the coffee produced worldwide is Arabica and 20% is Robusta. Arabica beans consist of 0.8–1.4% caffeine and Robusta beans consist of 1.7–4% caffeine. As coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, coffee beans are a major cash crop and an important export product. The United States imports more coffee than any other nation and the value of coffee imported exceeded $8 billion. As of 2015, Americans consumed approximately 400 million cups of coffee per day, making the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world.

It can be understood from the passage that the seeds of the coffee plant are referred to “beans” as - - - -.

A) they consist of two stones

B) they look like true beans

C) they are so-called stone fruits

D) the pit inside it is called cherry

E) they are source for coffee

37.

You are at a restaurant with a friend and the bill comes. How would you tell your friend that you’ll pay for it?

A) It’s on me.

B) Here you are

C) Good luck!

D) Same to you!

E) Bless you!

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