Reading:

1. Read the passage and then fill in each blank with one suitable word: 

   liked        count        similarity        disliked          breeding        difference

Good manners make a big (1)_________ in your social life. Manners are important for both men and women, and are very practical. Sometimes manners can (2)_________ more than anything else in the first impression you make. They help you to make new friends and to get along well with people. Good manners, such as a nice smile, a cheerful “hello” or a short “thank you” reveal your good (3) _________ and help clear up misunderstanding. You’ll not get along well without good manners because good manners are willingly accepted by the public, while bad manners are (4)_________ everywhere.

Reading:

1. Read the passage and then fill in each blank with one suitable word: 

   liked        count        similarity        disliked          breeding        difference

Good manners make a big (1)_________ in your social life. Manners are important for both men and women, and are very practical. Sometimes manners can (2)_________ more than anything else in the first impression you make. They help you to make new friends and to get along well with people. Good manners, such as a nice smile, a cheerful “hello” or a short “thank you” reveal your good (3) _________ and help clear up misunderstanding. You’ll not get along well without good manners because good manners are willingly accepted by the public, while bad manners are (4)_________ everywhere.

1.Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There are TWO words that you don’t need.

decorate      decorations      traditional       parade       celebrate      costumes       fireworks

GOLOWAN FESTIVAL

Golowan festival is one of the biggest (38) __________ festivals in Europe. Golowan means ‘midsummer’ in Cornish, the old language of Cornwall. ‘Midsummer’ is the longest day of the year and people celebrate ‘midsummer’ in many countries. The festival lasts for ten days. The celebrations begin with a big (39) __________ show and lots of different music events. People (40) __________ the streets with flags in different colors. School students make amazing animals out of paper. There aren’t any cars or buses on the streets in the town center. Hundreds of people dress up in beautiful (41) __________ and walk along the streets in a big (42) __________. Musicians play guitars and drums while people dance. Visitors can also try Cornish food at the food stands.

. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There are TWO words that you don’t need.

decorate      decorations      traditional       parade       celebrate      costumes       fireworks

GOLOWAN FESTIVAL

Golowan festival is one of the biggest (38) __________ festivals in Europe. Golowan means ‘midsummer’ in Cornish, the old language of Cornwall. ‘Midsummer’ is the longest day of the year and people celebrate ‘midsummer’ in many countries. The festival lasts for ten days. The celebrations begin with a big (39) __________ show and lots of different music events. People (40) __________ the streets with flags in different colors. School students make amazing animals out of paper. There aren’t any cars or buses on the streets in the town center. Hundreds of people dress up in beautiful (41) __________ and walk along the streets in a big (42) __________. Musicians play guitars and drums while people dance. Visitors can also try Cornish food at the food stands.

C. Reading
I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a correct word
   covers    attractions   southern  north city
   
      Los Angeles is the second largest (1)___ in the Us and the largest in California, with about 9 milion people. Its area (2)___ 34000 square miles in the (3)___ part of the state on the Pacific coast, and is connected by the wowld's road system. The city is famous for Hollywood Bowl and Beverly Hills and its tourists (4)___ inclur Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Pictures and Rodeo Drive

IX. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box. There is ONE word/phrase that you don’t need.

reuse      electricity       water       plastic      free       picking up

Our planet is in big trouble – animals are disappearing, the sea and the air are dirty. But there are many different things we can do to protect the environment. First, recycle everything you can. Don’t throw away plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard boxes or cans. We can (1) _______ them to store food, toys or grow flowers. Second, why not walk or cycle to school or work? It’s (2) _______, good exercise and good for the environment. Third, don’t waste (3) _______. Switch the lights off when you leave the room. And keep the city clean by (4) _______ litter off the streets. When you go shopping, bring your own bags instead of taking (5) _______ bags. Together we can make a big difference and help save the planet.

V. READING

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box.

Housework in My Family

student      does       make       dishes       clean       take

Today I want to talk about housework in my family.

I think I do the most housework in my family. I __________(31) the kitchen every day. I do the___________ (32), too. My mom does the shopping. She's a teacher in a school. My sister is a college _____________(33). She doesn’t do anything! She doesn’t ____________(34) her bed or clean her room. My dad cleans her room after work. He's a chef in a restaurant so he makes dinner. He ____________(35) the laundry and cleans the bathroom, too. Hmm. Now, I really think about it, my dad does the most housework.

B. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box.

Housework in My Family

student      does       make       dishes       clean       take

Today I want to talk about housework in my family.

I think I do the most housework in my family. I (41) __________ the kitchen every day. I do the (42) ___________, too. My mom does the shopping. She's a teacher in a school. My sister is a college (43) _____________. She doesn’t do anything! She doesn’t (44)____________ her bed or clean her room. My dad cleans her room after work. He's a chef in a restaurant so he makes dinner. He (45) ____________ the laundry and cleans the bathroom, too. Hmm. Now, I really think about it, my dad does the most housework.

I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box. (1pt)
happen     shelter     towns     occurred      from      across
The earthquake of 26 December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a massive under water quake and (1) _____________ in the Indian Oceans. This os 1 
caused a huge tidal-wave (a tsunami) to cross the Indian Oceans. It destroyed coastlines, communities and brought death and destruction to many people. Thousands of people were killed as the wave travelled miles (2) _______________ the ocean to distant beaches. Whole the families were swept out to the sea or drowned as the sea invaded the land. The survivors need fresh water, food, (3) _____________, as well as medical help. People from all over the world are giving lots of money so that (4) ______________ and villages can be rebuilt.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There
are TWO words that you don’t need.
decorate decorations traditional parade celebrate costumes fireworks

GOLOWAN FESTIVAL

Golowan festival is one of the biggest (38) __________ festivals in Europe. Golowan
means ‘midsummer’ in Cornish, the old language of Cornwall. ‘Midsummer’ is the longest day

of the year and people celebrate ‘midsummer’ in many countries. The festival lasts for ten days.
The celebrations begin with a big (39) __________ show and lots of different music events.
People (40) __________ the streets with flags in different colors. School students make amazing
animals out of paper. There aren’t any cars or buses on the streets in the town center. Hundreds
of people dress up in beautiful (41) __________ and walk along the streets in a big (42)
__________. Musicians play guitars and drums while people dance. Visitors can also try Cornish
food at the food stands.