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Faculty of Engineering
ENG 204 ACADEMIC ENGLISH-II MIDTERM
Time: 60 minutes 19 - 04 - 2021

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içinde (18:00 -19:00) sisteme kaydedin.
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Dear students,
1. To save time, write down the question numbers from 1 to 40 on a blank paper before the exam and write your
answers on this list.

2. Enter the purple exam link on your Perculus home page and save your answers to the system within the
given time (18:00 -19:00).
Good luck… ACADEMIC ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

I. READING COMPREHENSION (Questions 1 – 14) - (2,5 points each)

A. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best alternative. (Questions 1 – 6)

JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL?

1 In 1979, the painter Tom Keating was arrested and charged with forgery. He was accused of faking and
selling a painting by Samuel Palmer, an early nineteenth-century British artist. Everyone in the art world was
shocked when Keating admitted faking more than 2,000 paintings by various artists over a period of 20 years.
He could not remember the exact number. Nor could he remember whom he had sold them to, which meant
that many of his fakes could not be traced. As a young man, Keating had been employed by art dealers to make
copies of paintings by well-known artists whose original paintings sold for high prices. He was paid very little for
this work and assumed that his paintings were also being sold for low prices because they were copies. He then
discovered by chance that the dealers who employed him were selling his copies as originals for hundreds of
times the price that they paid him. This experience made him very angry, and he decided to teach them a
lesson in his own way. He set about producing large numbers of fakes by over 100 artists as he was sure that
most art dealers and art critics could not tell the difference between the genuine and the fake.
2 Keating had a rather casual attitude to his paintings. He often gave them away or sold them cheaply. Many
unsuspecting people thought they had picked up a bargain from him. In fact, he had not made himself rich, but
he took great delight in fooling so-called experts. What he wrote on the canvas also reflected his sense of
humor. Before starting to paint, he would write the word 'FAKE' or 'KEATING' or sometimes a vulgar word. The
word would be covered by paint but would show up if anyone took the trouble to X-ray the paintings Having X-
rayed paintings, some famous museums discreetly removed Keatings from their walls. Although he faked
paintings by many artists, Keating specialized in the works of Samuel Palmer. Unfortunately, Palmer's genuine
output was quite small, much less than Keating's, and soon the number of 'previously unknown' or 'just
discovered' Palmers coming on to the market began to arouse suspicion. He admitted in court that he was
rather ashamed of the particular painting he had been charged with faking: it was not up to his usual standard.
He admitted everything and took great delight in showing the greed of the dealers. They had once exploited him
and cheated their customers. He did not go to prison, as the charges against him were dropped because of his
poor health. After the trial, which had received a lot of publicity, he became very well-known and appeared on
television. He actually painted a Samuel Palmer in about half an hour in the television studio, with the whole
process being filmed. Later, he had his own television series in which he taught his painting techniques. There
is no doubt that Keating had remarkable talent, and at the end of his life, he received many orders for his own
work. Nowadays, even his fakes sell for quite high prices.

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 1. It was a kind of shock for the people in the art world to learn that --------------.
A) Keating couldn't remember the exact number of his paintings
B) many of Keating's fake copies were lost
C) Keating had produced thousands of fake paintings by different artists
D) Samuel Palmer accused Keating of faking his paintings

2. Keating became very angry when he found out that --------------.

A) the art dealers who employed him sold his paintings at very low prices
B) he was going to get very little money for his paintings
C) the art dealers were selling his paintings without getting his permission
D) although he had been paid very little for his paintings, they were being sold at high prices

3. Keating produced a large number of fake paintings in order to --------------.

A) make a lot of money out of them
B) fool the art experts who couldn't differentiate between the fake and the genuine
C) make people feel happy when they bought a bargain from him
D) give them to his friends as presents

? 4. Some famous museums removed Keating's paintings from their walls because --------------.
A) they had realized that they weren't the originals
B) the vulgar words in his paintings made the viewers angry
C) it would be too expensive to X-ray all his paintings
D) the word 'FAKE' was seen in the paintings

5. In court, Keating said that he was --------------.

A) surprised that some 'previously unknown' paintings had been discovered
B) delighted to show people how greedy the art dealers were
C) surprised that he wouldn't be sent to prison
D) ashamed of his paintings because they were of a lower standard than Palmer's

6. Keating became very well-known after --------------.

A) he had painted one of Palmer's paintings in half an hour
B) his own painting techniques were shown in a TV series
C) the trial, which attracted a lot of public attention
D) he had received many orders for his own work

B. Read the following paragraphs carefully and find their main ideas (Questions 7, 8)

7.
How far is it to the Sun? It is so far that it is hard to comprehend. In actual distance, it is approximately 93 million
miles. The distance changes slightly as the Earth travels around the Sun. Suppose it were possible to take a
jetliner there. Traveling at a little over 550 mph, it would take nearly 20 years to get there. Even if you could
travel at 25,000 mph, it would take five months to reach the Sun.
The main idea is:
A) How far is it to the sun?
B) It's so far to the Sun that it's hard to comprehend.
C) In actual distance, it's approximately 93 million miles to the Sun.
D) It takes a long time to get to the Sun, no matter how you travel.

8.
Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can suggest despair
and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express several emotions, but there is no one
correct way to interpret its meaning.
The main idea is:
A) Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment, and frequent sighing can suggest
despair and depression.
B) Sighing can express several emotions.
C) A sign can express emotions, such as disgust or frustration.
D) A sigh can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning.

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C. Making inference (Questions 9 – 11)
Read the following paragraph and answer the inference questions:

In our society, the treatment of crime and criminals has caused emotional arguments. Some people are
primarily concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of criminals. From their perspective, the society is best
served by reforming criminals. In opposition to this view, others believe that criminals should be punished.
These people advocate certain, immediate, and severe punishment for crime. Still other people are concerned
with the conditions that give rise to crime. Their emphasis is on the prevention of crime through modification of
the social and economic conditions that breed crime.

9. It can be inferred from the passage that the only way to prevent crime is to enhance social and economic
conditions.

A) True B) False C) No Information

10. It can be inferred from the passage that treatment and rehabilitation of criminals are not enough to prevent
crimes.

A) True B) False C) No Information

11. As can be inferred from the passage, if death penalty is abolished, severe punishment for crime will have no
meaning.

A) True B) False C) No Information

D. Find the writer’s primary purpose (Questions 12 – 14)

12. Some sharks are millions of times more sensitive to electricity than humans are. They can detect electricity
equivalent to that of a 1.5-volt flashlight battery 900 miles away. Able to perceive the faintest electrical pulses,
some sharks can find smaller fishes hidden in sand by sensing their heartbeats.
A) Inform B) Persuade C) Entertain D) Criticize

13. Overweight and obesity have become a national epidemic in America. These conditions pose a huge risk to
health. Americans need to eat less and exercise more, and they need to start now. This is a public health issue
that cannot be ignored.
A) Inform B) Persuade C) Entertain D) Narrate

14. I am not big on the great outdoors. My idea of roughing it is having to park at the far end of a store’s parking
lot and then walk from there to the store.
A) Inform B) Persuade C) Entertain D) Criticize

II. CONNECTIVES (Questions 15 – 22) - (2,5 points each)

Choose the best option that can fill in the blanks.

15. -------- most people who commit suicide are depressed, having depression correctly diagnosed and treated
is the most important step towards preventing suicide.
A) As long as B) Although C) Because D) Even if

16. The numbers of older persons with diabetes are expected to grow -------- the elderly population increases in
number.
A) as B) though C) thus D) even if

17. Business administration graduates can obtain jobs in many different professions. --------, people who are
unsure of their career paths often choose general business programs.
A) However B) Moreover C) Therefore D) Similarly
18. Ten percent of the population is allergic to thimerosol, -------- the health of millions of babies
and children worldwide is being compromised.
A) but B) so C) while D) unless

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19. -------- great advances are being made in the treatment and prevention of neurological conditions, there is
still a long way to go.
A) Until B) Although C) Unless D) Despite

20. -------- little respect the British people may feel for the monarchy, they are still not likely to change to a
republic.
A) As far as B) Whatever C) Such a D) However

21. The British workforce works longer hours than most of its European counterparts, -------- productivity is not
improved as a result.
A) so B) therefore C) yet D) for

22. -------- the party they had last year, this one is great.
A) Since B) Although C) In contrast to D) While

III. WRITING (Questions 23 – 40) - (2,5 points each)

A. Argumentative Essay Questions: Choose the best alternative (Questions 23 – 28)

23. What side of the argument should the argumentative essay focus on?
A) The author's side
B) The opposing side
C) Both sides of the argument
D) A general overview not focused on either side

24. Which of the following do argumentative essays use to convince readers?

A) Facts, statistics, testimony etc.
B) Ethical appeals
C) Emotional appeals
D) Information from other essays

25. What is the purpose of a refutation?

A) To introduce what the paper will be about
B) To prove that the opposing side is wrong
C) To summarize all the pro arguments
D) To provide background information

26. Which option below is an example of a thesis statement?

A) Deforestation can be good and bad for the environment.
B) Does deforestation hurt the environment?
C) Deforestation is mostly bad for the environment.
D) Deforestation is detrimental to our environment because species are losing their habitats, climate
change, and fewer forests.

27. Facts, quotations, statistics, and case studies are all types of:
A) reasons B) evidence C) effects D) opinions

28. The refutation should come immediately after the ----------.

A) statistics B) pro argument C) counterargument D) testimony

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B. Analyze the following essay carefully and choose the best alternative (Questions 29 – 40)

_____________________________

I (1) “A dog is man's best friend.” (2) That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only
animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. (3) For many people, a cat is their best friend. (4) This essay
explains why cats make excellent companions despite what dog lovers may believe.
II (5) In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. (6) Many cats are affectionate. (7) They will
snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. (8) Who can resist a purring cat? (9) If they are not
feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. (10) They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about
anything dangling from a string. (11) They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the
game. (12) Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained. (13) Using rewards and punishments, just like with a
dog, a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. (14) Cats will even fetch.
III (15) In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. (16) Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or
make other loud noises. (17) Most cats do not even meow very often. (18) They generally lead a quiet existence.
(19)
Cats also do not often have "accidents." (20) Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats
will use it without fail from that time on. (21) Even stray cats usually understand the concept when shown the box
and will use it regularly. (22) Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. (23) A tall scratching
post in a favorite cat area of the house will often keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. (24) As a last
resort, of course, cats can be declawed.
IV (25) Lastly, the most attractive feature of cats as house pets is their ease of care. (26) Cats do not have to be
walked. (27) They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. (28)
Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. (29) Cats also take care of their own grooming. (30) Bathing a
cat is almost never necessary because under ordinary circumstances cats clean themselves. (31) Cats are more
particular about personal cleanliness than people are. (32) In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few
hours without fear. (33) Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. (34) They are
content to go about their usual activities until their owners return.
V (35) Cats are affectionate, low maintenance and civilized companions. (36) People who have small living
quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these characteristics of cats. (37) However, many people who
have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat’s personality. (38) In many ways,
cats are ideal companions and some would say better friends than dogs by a long shot.

29. Sentence (1) is ---------------.

A) a testimony
B) a saying
C) a proverb
D) a general statement

30. The topic of the essay is ---------------.

A) the importance of dogs and cats
B) the characteristics of pets
C) the differences between cats and dogs
D) the cat’s being good companion

31. The best title for the essay would probably be ---------------.
A) A Cat Is Man’s Best Friend
B) Cats Are Excellent
C) Dogs versus Cats
D) Dogs Are Superior

32. There is a(n) --------------- order of importance in the body of the essay.
A) descending B) ascending C) equal D) Ø

33. What is the method of organization of this essay?

A) contrast B) argumentative C) focus on cause D) comparison

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34. The introductory paragraph ---------------.
A) does not state why the topic is important.
B) does not introduce the topic.
C) does not use any coherence devices.
D) does not have a thesis statement.

35. Sentence (6) is ---------------.

A) a major support of the body paragraph
B) the topic sentence of the body paragraph
C) a transitional sentence between the topic sentence and major idea
D) an irrelevant sentence

36. Sentence (10) is ---------------.

A) a major support
B) an example
C) the refutation of second counterargument
D) none of the above

37. Sentence (17) is ---------------.

A) a counter argument
B) a major support
C) a minor support of the first major support
D) an extended refutation

38. Sentence (36) is the writer’s ---------------.

A) main argument B) summary C) prediction D) recommendation

39. The concluding paragraph ---------------.

A) does not have a summary statement
B) recopies topic sentences
C) has the restatement of the thesis statement
D) does not have any comment

40. The writer’s purpose is to -----------.

A) explain the differences between cats and dogs
B) show that cats are as good friends as dogs
C) put forward the reasons why cats are better friends than dogs
D) refute the idea of dogs’ friendship

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