Mock IEO - 7 (Class VII)
| Description: International English Olympiad - IX (Class - VII) | |
| Number of Questions: 40 | |
| Created by: Ratna Goswami | |
| Tags: International English Olympiad - IX (Class - VII) Synonyms Antonyms Spellings Sentence Rearrangement Question forms Gap Filling Reported speech Error Identification Main Idea Reading Comprehension |
Why was Dharmendra Singh unemployed?
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"The government never came forward to help me. I did my masters, but I was unable to get a job because of my height, there is no other way I can earn, but to become a part of freak shows," said Singh, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh.
The tallest man living in the world is Sultan Kosen from Turkey who measured 8 feet 3 inches on February 8, 2011 and holds a record in the Guinness World Records. When asked if his height had something to do with the genes, Singh exclaims, "It was all a miracle!"
The word ‘criticism’ means
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He also said he may consider stepping down or taking "less of an executive role" at the Clinton Foundation should his wife become the President. The Clintons' political opponents have criticised the foundation for accepting funding from foreign governments for its endowment and for its charitable work abroad.
The opposite of ‘authority’ is
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Numbers of Gir lions are rising or are the lions overflowing the borders of Gir? These are the two vital questions wildlife experts hope to answer in a lion census that got underway this weekend.
A wave of man-animal conflicts in recent years points in that direction, which is good news for the Asiatic lions but calls for better management by wildlife authorities.
But for now, the challenge before the experts is to establish it. To this end, they are depending on state-of the-art equipment."We want this to be a perfect exercise hence the technology - GIS, GPS, camera traps, digital cameras, zeroing in on their groupings, their sizes, structure, composition, with the use of technology," said Dr Sandeep Kumar, DCF, Wildlife, Gir sanctuary.
Enumerators will carry out what they call a total block counting method, which is based on direct sighting. Indirect evidence, such as pugmarks, will not be considered.
In the passage above, the main idea is to
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Not everybody has a taste for water, but we all need it to ensure that our bodies continue functioning properly. If you want to drink more water, but aren't crazy about the taste (or lack thereof), here are some tips that can make it more enjoyable:
1. Add fresh fruit. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, are classic water enhancers, but other fruit flavors might also tempt your taste buds. Try crushing fresh raspberries or watermelon into your water, or adding strawberry slices. Cucumber and fresh mint are refreshing flavors as well — especially in summer.
2. Use juice. Any fruit juice can be a good base flavor for water, but tart juices, like cranberry, pomegranate, grape, and apple, are especially delicious. Go for juices that are all natural, with no added sugars. And remember: Fruits and their juices don't just taste good — they contain vitamins and antioxidants that can benefit your health too.
The opposite of 'tolerated' is
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Vitamin supplements can be particularly important during certain stages of our lives, Dr. Novey says. For example, women in their childbearing years can benefit from folic acid, which decreases the risk of some birth defects. Active and older women can benefit from increased calcium, which can help prevent bone loss and fractures. Vegetarians also can benefit from taking extra calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12 and D.
Does it matter what time of day you take a multivitamin? Not really, says an expert, however, he says, some people find it helpful to take vitamins at the same time every day. If it becomes part of their routine, they are less likely to forget. Also, he says, some people feel that if they take their vitamin with food, it is less likely to cause stomach upset. “I often recommend that people take a chewable vitamin,” Dr. Bickston says, “because they seem to be well tolerated, even in people who have serious digestive conditions, which is what I deal with in my practice.”
Excessive use of cell phones may cause
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Holding a cell phone to your ear for a long period of time increases activity in parts of the brain close to the antenna, researchers have found. Glucose metabolism — that’s a measurement of how the brain uses energy — in these areas increased significantly when the phone was turned on and muted, compared with when it was off, experts say.“Although we cannot determine the clinical significance, our results give evidence that the human brain is sensitive to the effects of radiofrequency-electromagnetic fields from acute cell phone exposures,”
Clearly there is an acute effect, and the important question is whether this acute effect is associated with events that may be damaging to the brain or predispose to the development of future problems such as cancer as suggested by recent epidemiological studies,”
The word ‘yield’, as used in the passage, means
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Narrow-leaved-tea-tree is supposed to yield a lot of benefits in the form of essential oil. The leaves and twigs of tea tree are distilled in steam or water to extract this beneficial oil.
There are many compounds present in tea tree out of which the main compound which has been found to yield maximum benefit is tea tree oil which has been found to have antiseptic and anti-fungal activities.
Australian aboriginals have been known to use the tea tree leaves to treat wounds and skin infections. Modern research has shown the oil to benefit in healing warts, wounds, burns, boils, in the treatment of dandruff, abscess, herpes etc. Tea tree oil has shown great results in the removal of acne, scars and other spots of the skin. It is an excellent product to treat skin infections and rashes.
Respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, cold and whooping cough have been found to have reduced after the usage of tea tree oil. It has also been known to boost immunity in the body and prevent fever, cold and cough. Also because of its anti-viral properties, tea tree oil helps combat infectious diseases like chicken pox, measles, flu etc.
Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.
Anguish
Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word.
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Optimism
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Misery
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Wonder
Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word.
Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Teacher’s words boosted my confidence.
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He never goes out with his dog, _____?
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The food was really tasty and enjoyable.
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Put the pens back in ___ pen stand.
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a. me to learn b. impossible for c. to play chess d. I guess it’s
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The _____ of soldiers walked across the land.
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He tried a lot to earn ______ trust.
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I could just see farms on both sides of the road while ___ to Amritsar.
Directions: Choose the correct sentence from the given options.
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The daredevil walked along Orlando Eye, a 400-foot observation wheel in Florida set to open this spring, in a Wednesday morning stunt. But there was a new element of danger – he didn’t use a balancing pole. "This is a very unique walk for me because I’ve never walked on any observation wheel, let alone one that’s moving that I have to keep up with”, Wallenda said.
What is the antonym of the word ‘unique’?
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China’s armed forces, the largest in the world, have yet to become a military which fully follows the law, underscoring the problem of rooting out deeply-seated corruption. Serving and retired Chinese military officers have said military graft is so pervasive that it could undermine China's ability to wage war and dozens of senior officers have been taken down. Closed mindset has formed that is preventing the military's modernisation and not abiding the rules and laws set.
What is so different about China’s army?
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Perched on a hilltop, the blue-rimmed eyes of Kathmandu's gold-spired Swayambhunath stupa have long stared silently across this sprawling city nestled in the Himalayan foothills. But since Nepal was shattered by a huge earthquake a week ago, those eyes have gazed upon a nation in mourning - and on a microcosm of its despair inside the ancient temple itself. Here, monkeys scurry across the demolished ruins of a pair of precious bullet-shaped edifices built by King Pratap Malla in the 1600s. Saffron-robed monks haul golden relics and carpets out of a ruined monastery. The temple now has its own population of displaced - priests and vendors huddle under tents, after their own homes in the complex crumbled.
Kathmandu’s gold-spired Swayambhunath stupa is a
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The Pacific Ocean is _____than the Arctic Ocean.
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Seat belts prevent the occupants of the vehicle from serious injury in many ways. Restraints are designed to contact your body at its strongest parts. Seat belts help mitigating the effect of a crash on the body of a person.
What is the antonym of the word ‘restraints'?
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As I understand criticism, it is like philosophy and history, a kind of novel for the use of discreet and curious minds. And every novel, rightly understood, is an autobiography. The good critic is he who relates the adventures of his soul among masterpieces.
What is the synonym of the word ‘masterpiece’?
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a. in red and black b. who was all coloured c. during the festival we d. saw a man
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She was _______ quickly towards the mall.
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Patient: Doctor, I have a problem of not being able to sleep properly at night. Doctor: ____
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Monika said, “I will give you a pen.”
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A thief ________ my watch last month.
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Rohit: What are you doing these days? Mohit: ______
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I remember ____ day we first met.
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a. stood the statue of the Happy Prince b. high above the city c. with a large ruby glowing on his sword–hilt d. on a tall column
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S1: The police questioned both teens separately as to how the accident occurred. S2: ____________________________________________________ S3: The girl said she was not there, but the boy said something else.
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Riya: Did you go to the 99 cents store? Kyla: Yes, I did. Riya: _____________________________ Kyla: Well, I got a lot of good deals, as usual.
The opposite of ‘mature’ is
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According to nation-wide survey report, a worrisome 21 percent of the children surveyed in Delhi have been tagged with 'poor' lung capacity in the Lung Health Screening Test (LHST) conducted on them while another 19 percent faring as 'bad'.
Together this segment forms a whopping 40 percent of the children surveyed.
The survey included 2000 school students in the age group of 8-14 from all parts of the county.
"The Lung Health Screening Test determines how much air the lungs can hold, how quickly one can move air in and out of their lungs, and how well the lungs take oxygen in and remove carbon dioxide out from the body. The tests can detect lung diseases and measure the severity of lung problems. Poor results on LHST mean compromised lung function and high possibilities of contracting pulmonary diseases," Dr Preetaish Kaul, representative of HEAL Foundation said.
"While rising air pollution in the country poses serious health risks for all, it is more worrisome for children as they are yet in their growth years with vital organs of the body physiologically not mature enough to deal with it," Dr Raj Kumar, HOD Department of Respiratory allergy said.
The Guinness Book of World Record was set by
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Not a case of too many chefs - 12 people teamed up to spend nearly four hours on preparing the giant sweet. "It took 100 days of practice and close to 20 hours of work daily", Gaurav Chaturvedi, the head chef at Mumbai's Sanskriti Restaurant, said.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who was also present when the record was set, created the first perimeter of the imarti, 9 ft in diameter. "Food brings people together, it's an opportunity for people to share happiness. I'm very happy to be here", he said.
The team also made the largest jalebi in the world weighing 18 kg with a diameter of 9 ft, breaking the previous record of 8.2 ft.