Tourism was not always as important as it is today. In the past, (1) ________ wealthy people could travel on vacations to other countries. But more people travel today (2) _______in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. People now have more money for travel. Special airplane fares for tourists make travel (3) _______ expensive and (4) _______ attractive than ever before. One person does not travel for the (5) _______reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different (6) _______ their own. They also like to meet new people and (7) _______ new foods.

          Tourism causes many (8) _______ in a country and in people's (9) _______. People build new hotels, restaurants and train men, women as tour (10) _______ to show tourists interesting places. There are new night clubs and other attraction for visitors to entertain. International tourism is really a big business.

VI. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage. (1pt) 

Light pollution is not as serious as water (1)_______ air pollution. Moreover, it is the type of pollution that occurs (2)_______ in cities than in rural areas. In the past, we could sit outside at night and look at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the space. Nowadays, cities are covered with lights from buildings, streets and advertising displays. The real problem is that it is very (3)_______ to apply light to almost everything at night. Millions of tons of oil and coal are used to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, loss of vision and stress are (4)_______ people may get from light pollution. 

1. A. but         B. or       C. so      D. yet

2. A. more     B. much     C. many       D. a lot

3. A. waste    B. wastes      C. wasting         D. wasteful 

4. A. who        B. why         C. what           D. which

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase (1p)

              Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to most people as Mark Twain, was born (….1…) 1835 in a town near Hannibal, Mo. He spent his boyhood in Hannibal, (…2…) is on the Mississippi River. When he grew up, he became (…..3…..) river pilot.  Later, he went and worked as a reporter in Virginia City, Nev. From then on Clemens used Mark Twain as his pen name. Mark Twain died in (…..4…..) when he was seventy five years old.

1. a. in                    b. at                     c. on                                d. for

2. a. which                        b. that                   c. who                    d. when

3. a. an                           b. the                    c. a                       d. no article                               

4. a. 1910                    b. 1901                        c. 1900                   d.1835

Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the space provided. (2.0 points)                       

Computing is now at the (1) ___________ stage as printing was when the first printing presses were used. (2) ___________ printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford to buy books. Often these (3) ___________ were unable to read and hadn’t got enough time to learn. In any case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book (4) ___________ we do today. They wanted books (5) ___________ they were expensive and there was something magical about them. Only a few people were able to (6) ___________, and it took an extremely long time to write a book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read.

The position with computers is very similar today. A few years (7) ___________, computers were very large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but (8) ___________ didn’t know how to (9) ___________ them. In many (10) ___________,  however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own microcomputer but also know how to use them.

Fill in each blank with one suitable word 

Is Photography Dead ?

       For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art . It was simply a skill ans it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough . At last , however , photography is now accepted as a unique and very important ..(1).....................of art .

        The photograph's claim to be an ojective record of reality is now serious challenged and the inportant function of photography in modern - day society is consequently ........(2)................ threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more as and more photographers are ......(3).................. to the new technology which computer offer . Moreover , a (n) ........(4)................. number of colleges have now gegun to offer .............(5)....... in computer imaging . All these developments ..............(6)........... a disturbing question . Is photography , as we know ...........(7)............ dead ?

       In spite of its computer transformation by newtechnological developments , however , photography will continue to play a ........(8)....... role in uor culture . Although it may no longer .......(9)....... to be realistic , modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visual .......(10)........... about ourselves and the word in which we live.

VIII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. (2 points)

          The Browns live in the countryside. Last week when they came up to London, they (1)_____ their times in seeing as much as (2)_____. Mrs. Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street, and bought some of (3)_____ things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside. Their two children, George and Susan, (4)_____ had never been to London before, were surprised at the crowds everywhere. They enjoyed traveling on the underground and going down the moving stairs (5)_____ lead to the platforms.

One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden in the bright autumn sunshine. It was very quiet here. Only the noise from the streets reminded them that they were still in a city. The (6)_____ of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were (7)_____ about, sheep were eating the grass, there were (8)_____ of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the Round Pond. George, (9)_____ hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats which boys were sailing (10)_____ the Pond.

Before the end of the week they had seen a great. They hoped, however, to see more of London on their next visit.

Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable preposition.

   Traveling (1)…in.…the London underground (the tube) presents few difficulties(2)……visitors because(3)……the clear color-coded maps. It is always useful to have plenty (4)……spare change with you because there are often long queues (5) …..the large stations if you have enough change you can buy your tickets (6)……a machine. You will find signs which list the stations (7) ……correct fares  near the machines. You should keep the ticket because it is checked (8)…..the destination.

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VI. Fill in each numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word to complete its meaning.  

Valentine is celebrated on…(1)…February 14. It is a festival of romantic love as many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their lover. They also may arrange a romantic…(2)…in a restaurant. People who would like to have a romantic relationship with somebody may use the occasion to make it known, often anonymously.

Valentine’s day is not a public holiday. Government offices, stores, schools and other organizations are…(3)…as usual. Public transit systems run on their regular…(4)…. Restaurants may be busier than usual as many people go…(5)…for an evening with their spouse or partner. Valentine’s day is also a very…(6)…date for weddings.

The most…(7)…Valentine’s day symbols are the heart, particularly in reds and pinks, and pictures or models of Cupid. Cupid is usually portrayed as a small winged figure with a bow and row. In mythology, he uses his arrow to strike the heart of people. People who have…(8)…in love are sometimes said to be struck by Cupid’s arrow.

1 +……………  2+ ………………..  3 + …………….           4 + …………….

5 +……………  6+ ………………..  7 + …………….           8 + …………….

VII. Read and fill in each blank with the suitable word from the box.

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the ____________ most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a ___________ of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles areas includes Hollywood, and ___________ the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm, Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive __________ Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.