Question

Read the passage and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.

John, 13 On weekdays I usually hang out with my friends after school. Every Thursday afternoon, I attend Teens’ Cookery Club. I fancy cooking, and I can make lots of delicious cookies. My ambition is to become an internationally recognized cook.   Thomas, 14 As soon as the school finishes I often go home immediately. My cousin, who studies in the same school, usually comes over on Wednesday evening and we play chess with each other. Unlike me, he is very good at this game. I have learnt a lot from him. I think playing chess improves my intelligence and critical thinking. It is a very useful sport.   Mango, 14 I love painting. That’s why I attend the art club at my school every Tuesday and Friday. We have a teacher, and she often encourages us to paint our way. We are not charged for joining the club, but we pay $10 per month to buy necessary stuff. That’s pretty cheap. I would like to become an artist to inspire people’s creativity.
1. All the above teenagers attend a club after school. T F 2. John wants to become a famous cook in the world. T F 3. Thomas is very good at playing chess. T F 4. Mango has to pay $10 to join her school art club. T F 5. Mango's teacher doesn't make her students paint like her. T F

 

V. Fill each blank with one suitable word from the box. Write the word in the gap.

living satisfaction interviews salary optimistic

 

A new survey has found that Brit ish people who live in the countryside are more (1)__________ than those who live in big cities. According to it, between January and September 2013, the (2)___________ ratings of people living in the countryside leapt from 20.5 to 30.8 per cent, an increase of five per cent compared to the previous year. These rural people all shared that the cost of (3)___________, medical service and education had improved significantly. As a result, they feel less pressure and enjoy life more. At the same time, people in big cities were worried and their confidence about job and the economy fell 3.9 per cent. The quality of life, obtained from (4)__________, was reported to be three times higher in the countryside than that in the city. Nevertheless, young people still prefer big cities because of higher job demand, higher (5)_________ and more interesting life.

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VII: Fill in each blank with the verbs below.

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      1.            read: a newspaper, …………………………………………………………………………………….

      2.            go: swimming, ……………………………………………………………………………………………

      3.            ______________________: football, …………………………………………………………

      4.            ______________________: a letter, ………………………………………………………….

      5.            ______________________: the radio, ……………………………………………………….

      6.            ______________________: television, ………………………………………………………

      7.            go to: school, ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

      8.            visit: friends, ………………………………………………………………………………………………

      9.            ______________________: nothing, …………………………………………………………

______________________: a meal, …………………………………………………………..

VIII  I am faster worker than Tom is. (fast)

I work _____________________________________________________________________ .

Mai’s singing is more beautiful than Mi’s. (beautifully)

Mai sings___________________________________________________________________ .

We were earlier at the party than the Smiths last night. (early)

We arrived__________________________________________________________________ .

Phong’s voice is louder than Nick’s. (loudly)

Phong speaks ________________________________________________________________ .

My English is more fluent than my sister’s. (fluently)

         I speak English   ………………………………………

      5.            This is the first time I have herded the buffalo.

I have…………………………………………….

      6.            I find cooking interesting.

I ………………………………….

IX. Match the beginnings of the sentences in A with their endings in B. Write your answers in the space provided.

A		B
1.	I like doing DIY	A.	but they don’t like going to McDonald’s.
2.	My friends like eating out,	B.	reading books is the most suitable hobby for you.
3.	When teenagers socialise with their friends,	C.	because it may be harmful to my health.
4.	If you don’t like to socialise with others,	D.	because it saves money.
5.	I don’t like playing computer games	E.	they can develop their communication skills.

Answer 1

1. All the above teenagers attend a lucb after school. T

2. John wants to become a famous cook in the world. T

3. Thomas is very good at playing chess. F

4. Mango has to pay $10 to join her school at club. F

5. Mango's teacher doesn't make her students paint like her. T

V. Fill each blank with one suitable word from the box. Write the word in the gap.

living     salary optimistic

 

A new survey has found that Brit ish people who live in the countryside are more (1)____optimistic______ than those who live in big cities. According to it, between January and September 2013, the (2)_____interviews______ ratings of people living in the countryside leapt from 20.5 to 30.8 per cent, an increase of five per cent compared to the previous year. These rural people all shared that the cost of (3)_____living______, medical service and education had improved significantly. As a result, they feel less pressure and enjoy life more. At the same time, people in big cities were worried and their confidence about job and the economy fell 3.9 per cent. The quality of life, obtained from (4)____satisfaction______, was reported to be three times higher in the countryside than that in the city. Nevertheless, young people still prefer big cities because of higher job demand, higher (5)____salary_____ and more interesting life.

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VII: Fill in each blank with the verbs below.

play

listen to

write

watch

have

Do

      1.            read: a newspaper, …………………………………………………………………………………….

      2.            go: swimming, ……………………………………………………………………………………………

      3.            _________playing_____________: football, …………………………………………………………

      4.            _________writing_____________: a letter, ………………………………………………………….

      5.            ___________listening___________: the radio, ……………………………………………………….

      6.            ____________watching__________: television, ………………………………………………………

      7.            go to: school, ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

      8.            visit: friends, ………………………………………………………………………………………………

      9.            ____________doing__________: nothing, …………………………………………………………

____________having__________: a meal, …………………………………………………………..

VIII  I am faster worker than Tom is. (fast)

I work ___faster than Tom does__________________________________________________________________ .

Mai’s singing is more beautiful than Mi’s. (beautifully)

Mai sings_______more beautifully than Mi does____________________________________________________________ .

We were earlier at the party than the Smiths last night. (early)

We arrived_____earlier at the party than the Smiths last night._____________________________________________________________ .

Phong’s voice is louder than Nick’s. (loudly)

Phong speaks ____more loudly than Nick does____________________________________________________________ .

My English is more fluent than my sister’s. (fluently)

         I speak English   …more fluently than my sister……………………………………

      5.            This is the first time I have herded the buffalo.

I have……never herded the buffalo……………………………………….

      6.            I find cooking interesting.

I ……am interested in cooking…………………………….

IX. Match the beginnings of the sentences in A with their endings in B. Write your answers in the space provided.

A		B
1.	I like doing DIY  -   D	A.	but they don’t like going to McDonald’s.
2.	My friends like eating out,     - A	B.	reading books is the most suitable hobby for you.
3.	When teenagers socialise with their friends, - E	C.	because it may be harmful to my health.
4.	If you don’t like to socialise with others, - B	D.	because it saves money.
5.	I don’t like playing computer games - C	E.	they can develop their communication skills.