I.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)_.................. voluntary work, especially for charities. Many of them play sport; normally (2)_..............._place in their spare time. Popular forms of (3)_............_are swimming, tennis, ice- skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking. Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (4) _........ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (5) ______go to theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
1. A. make B. go C. play D. do
2. A. drag B. bring C. carry D. take
3. A. strength B. exercises C. athelics D. presentation
4. A. voyage B. journey C. visit D. road
5. A. ages B. numbers C. years D. groups
II.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
The relationship between student and teacher is (1) ............ formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teacher enters the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to go to the teacher’s office for help after class, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (2) ................... Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (3) ............._a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it’s rude to begin whispering (4) ............. another classmate. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) _______ a test are cheating.
1. A. much B. most C. a little D. less
2. A. assignment B. homework C. information D. housework
3. A. raise B. hold C. hang D. rise
4. A. with B. for C. to D. at
5. A. at B. during C. by D. for
III.Read the following passage, then choose the best answer.
Most Americans look forward to their vacation. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay, and it is traditional to use this time off for travel.
Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the summer and the two-week school break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are also the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn.
American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Excellent highway with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.
1. According to the writer _____.
A. Americans have no vacations B. Americans do not like travel.
C. it is impossible to have a day-off in the USA.
D. most Americans are fond of travelling
2. How many people travel abroad every year?
A. 13 million people B. 66 million people
C. 30 million people D. 55 million people
3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
A. Travelling on Christmas and New Year holidays take much money.
B. Most American employees use their vacation to travel every year.
C. Most families use cars as an economical way to travel.
D. American people always choose to travel in autumn
4. There are many people travelling ______.
A. in the winter B. on Women’s Day
C. on Christmas’ Day and New Year’s Day D. on Thanksgiving’s Day
5. ______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA.
A. Buses B. Cars C. Ships D. Planes
6. The word “It” in line 8 refers to ______.
A. destination B. restaurant C. vacation D. car
7. In the USA, ______.
A. the high ways are not in good condition. B. tourists cannot rent a car
C. there are not any highways.
D. along the highways there are motels and restaurants available for tourists.
I.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)_.................. voluntary work, especially for charities. Many of them play sport; normally (2)_..............._place in their spare time. Popular forms of (3)_............_are swimming, tennis, ice- skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking. Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (4) _........ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (5) ______go to theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
1. A. make B. go C. play D. do
2. A. drag B. bring C. carry D. take
3. A. strength B. exercises C. athelics D. presentation
4. A. voyage B. journey C. visit D. road
5. A. ages B. numbers C. years D. groups
II.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
The relationship between student and teacher is (1) ............ formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teacher enters the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to go to the teacher’s office for help after class, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (2) ................... Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (3) ............._a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it’s rude to begin whispering (4) ............. another classmate. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) _______ a test are cheating.
1. A. much B. most C. a little D. less
2. A. assignment B. homework C. information D. housework
3. A. raise B. hold C. hang D. rise
4. A. with B. for C. to D. at
5. A. at B. during C. by D. for
III.Read the following passage, then choose the best answer.
Most Americans look forward to their vacation. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay, and it is traditional to use this time off for travel.
Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the summer and the two-week school break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are also the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn.
American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Excellent highway with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.
1. According to the writer _____.
A. Americans have no vacations B. Americans do not like travel.
C. it is impossible to have a day-off in the USA.
D. most Americans are fond of travelling
2. How many people travel abroad every year?
A. 13 million people B. 66 million people
C. 30 million people D. 55 million people
3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
A. Travelling on Christmas and New Year holidays take much money.
B. Most American employees use their vacation to travel every year.
C. Most families use cars as an economical way to travel.
D. American people always choose to travel in autumn
4. There are many people travelling ______.
A. in the winter B. on Women’s Day
C. on Christmas’ Day and New Year’s Day D. on Thanksgiving’s Day
5. ______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA.
A. Buses B. Cars C. Ships D. Planes
6. The word “It” in line 8 refers to ______.
A. destination B. restaurant C. vacation D. car
7. In the USA, ______.
A. the high ways are not in good condition. B. tourists cannot rent a car
C. there are not any highways.
D. along the highways there are motels and restaurants available for tourists.
