بررسی تفصیلی برخی سوالات دشوار کنکور سراسری زبان انگلیسی نوبت اول اردیبهشت 1404 (بخش دوم)

سوال 9
سوال:

They prefer depositing their money in local banks, .................... they feel more secure

1) because

2) although

3) unless

4) despite

جواب صحیح: 4

توضیح:

Question 13 states: "Technical hiccups ...................., the evening felt very smooth and everybody was pleased and happy

The correct answer is "notwithstanding

Explanation

Notwithstanding means "in spite of" or "despite" something. In this context, it means that despite the technical hiccups, the evening still felt smooth and everyone was happy. This implies that the technical issues did not significantly affect the overall positive experience of the evening

The other options do not fit the context as well

Nonetheless: means "nevertheless" or "despite that", which doesn't fit the sentence structure as smoothly

Otherwise: implies a different condition or outcome, which isn't the intended meaning
Nevertheless: similar to "nonetheless," it doesn't integrate as seamlessly into the sentence

سوال 14

سوال:

Last week, the UN security council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn region, .................... .


1) where the militants didn’t manage abiding by
2) where the militants have yet to abide for
3) which the militants failed in abiding for
4) which the militants have not abided by

جواب صحیح: 1

توضیح:

Question 14 states

Last week, the UN security council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn region, .................... . The correct answer is which the militants have not abided by

Explanation

The sentence requires a clause that explains the current situation following the UN security council's resolution

which the militants have not abided by" indicates that the militants have not followed or obeyed the resolution calling for a ceasefire. This choice correctly uses "which" to refer to the resolution and "abided by" to mean followed or complied with. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended meaning

"where the militants didn’t manage abiding by" is grammatically awkward

"where the militants have yet to abide for" incorrectly uses "where" and "abide for

"which the militants failed in abiding for" is grammatically incorrect

سوال 15

سوال:

The incident spurred him and other students into action .................... a consequential effect on their education

1) for making their campus to include indigenous students having
2) to make their campus inclusive of indigenous students and have
3) to make their campus including as indigenous students who have
4) for making their inclusive indigenous campus by students having

جواب صحیح: B

Question 15 states

The incident spurred him and other students into action .................... a consequential effect on their education

The correct answer is to make their campus inclusive of indigenous students and have

Explanation

The sentence requires a phrase that describes the effect of the incident on the students' actions regarding their education. "to make their campus inclusive of indigenous students and have" logically connects the students' actions to creating an inclusive campus and having a consequential effect on their education. The other options are grammatically incorrect, awkward, or do not convey the intended meaning

"for making their campus to include indigenous students having is grammatically awkward

"to make their campus including as indigenous students who have incorrectly uses "including as

"for making their inclusive indigenous campus by students having is grammatically incorrect and doesn't fit the context

سوال 65

سوال:

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

1) Data pertaining to the global average temperature in 1986–2005 on Earth have been collected and are now available
2) Minor changes in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases can result in significant alterations to Earth’s temperature and climate
3) Although greenhouse gases constitute a small fraction of Earth’s atmosphere, they exert a significant impact on Earth’s climate
4) Throughout the course of the 20th century, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere approximately doubled

جواب صحیح:

سوال 27

سوال:

Though not many citizens would openly sympathize with their motives or methods, the courage of the rebels has won .................... admiration at all levels in Britain

1) protruding
2) sorted
3) invisible
4) sneaking

جواب صحیح: D

توضیح:

Question 27 states: "Though not many citizens would openly sympathize with their motives or methods, the courage of the rebels has won .................... admiration at all levels in Britain

The correct answer is sneaking

Explanation

Sneaking admiration implies a hidden or unacknowledged admiration. Even though people might not publicly support the rebels, they secretly admire their courage. The other options don't fit the context

"Protruding means sticking out, which doesn't make sense in this context

"Sorted means arranged or classified, which is irrelevant

"Invisible means not able to be seen, which contradicts the idea of admiration, even if it's hidden

سوال 31

سوال:

Her stubborn .................... may be one reason for her entrance into the New York City Marathon. Not everyone believes it’s wise for her to run so soon after that terrible accident

1) strike
2) streak
3) stripe
4) staple

جواب صحیح: 2) streak

توضیح:

عبارت "stubborn streak" به معنای یک ویژگی یا خصوصیت دائمی است که در اینجا به اراده قوی او اشاره دارد. این گزینه به خوبی مفهوم را منتقل می‌کند و نشان‌دهنده عزم و اراده قوی او برای شرکت در ماراتن است.

Question 31

Her stubborn .................... may be one reason for her entrance into the New York City Marathon. Not everyone believes it’s wise for her to run so soon after that terrible accident

The correct answer is streak

Explanation

Streak refers to a characteristic or tendency, especially a persistent one. In this context, a stubborn streak suggests a persistent, determined nature that might explain her decision to enter the marathon despite potential risks. The other options do not fit as well

Strike: a labor action or a sudden attack
Stripe: a band of color or a type of rank
Staple: a basic food or commodity

سوال 32

سوال:

In many cases, the statute does not say precisely what agencies should do, giving them considerable .................... in interpreting the law and developing regulations

1) latitude
2) remuneration
3) blandishment
4) conflation

جواب صحیح: 1) latitude

توضیح:
عبارت "considerable latitude" به معنای آزادی عمل یا انعطاف‌پذیری در تفسیر قانون است. این گزینه به درستی نشان‌دهنده قدرت و آزادی نهادها در تفسیر و اجرای قوانین است.

Question 32

"In many cases, the statute does not say precisely what agencies should do, giving them considerable .................... in interpreting the law and developing regulations

The correct answer is latitude

Explanation: "Latitude" means freedom from narrow restrictions. Giving agencies latitude means they have considerable freedom in interpreting the law. The other options don't fit the context

Remuneration: payment for work done
Blandishment: a flattering or pleasing statement used to persuade someone gently
Conflation: the merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc., into one

سوال 33

سوال 39

سوال:

Jane’s frantic and weird behavior ought to not take you by surprise, particularly because she has recently lost her other significant on account of a horrible accident, leaving its mark on her personal and professional life

1) ought to not take you by surprise
2) ought not take you by surprise
3) ought not have taken you by surprise
4) ought not to have taken you by surprise

جواب صحیح: 2) ought not take you by surprise

توضیح:
عبارت "ought not take you by surprise" به درستی نشان‌دهنده این است که رفتار او باید تعجب‌آور نباشد. این ساختار گرامری صحیح و متداول است و به خوبی مفهوم را منتقل می‌کند.