IX. Choose the word which best fits each gap.

Are you a screenager? Are you (1)________ glued to the TV, texting your friends,chatting online, or perhaps trying to move (2)________ another level in one of yourfavourite video games? Well, if you are, you are in the majority.

      Most teenagers do almost (3)________ electronically. They watch digital TV, listento music on a digital MP3 player and (4)________ with friends through email, instantmessaging or by mobile phone. Teenagers even do most of their reading online now. When they need help with their homework, it’s often the Internet that they (5)________.

      Experts from all over the world worry that teenagers’ addiction to technology ishaving an effect (6)________ on their health and on their behaviour. In some countries,teenagers are getting help. In Asia, there are even boot camps (7)________ childrenreceive psychological help and treatment. It’s (8)________ that these types of camps willbecome common in other countries in the future.

1.   a. definitely               b. constantly             c. hardly                     d. finally

2.   a. in                             b. off                           c. out                          d. up

3.   a. everything             b. something              c. anything                 d. nothing

4.   a. relate                      b. socialize                c. join                         d. communicate

5.   a. carry on                  b. get off                    c. turn to                    d. find out

6.   a. either                      b. all                           c. both                        d. whether

7.   a. which                     b. where                     c. what                        d. that

8.   a. probable                b. difficult                 c. comfortable           d. satisfied

VIII. Choose the word which best fits each gap.

Are you a teenager? Are you (1)________ glued to the TV, texting your friends, chatting online, or perhaps trying to move (2)________ another level in one of your favourite video games? Well, if you are, you are in the majority.

Most teenagers do almost (3)________ electronically. They watch digital TV, listen to music on a digital MP3 player and (4)________ with friends through email, instant messaging or by mobile phone. Teenagers even do most of their reading online now. When they need help with their homework, it’s often the Internet that they (5)________.

Experts from all over the world worry that teenagers’ addiction to technology is having an effect (6)________ on their health and on their behaviour. In some countries, teenagers are getting help. In Asia, there are even boot camps (7)________ children receive psychological help and treatment. It’s (8)________ that these types of camps will become common in other countries in the future.

1. a. definitely b. constantly c. hardly d. finally

2. a. in b. off c. out d. up

3. a. everything b. something c. anything d. nothing

4. a. relate b. socialize c. join d. communicate

5. a. carry on b. get off c. turn to d. find out

6. a. either b. all c. both d. whether

7. a. which b. where c. what d. that

8. a. probable b. difficult c. comfortable d. satisfied

 Are you a screenager? Are you (1)________ glued to the TV, texting your friends,chatting online, or perhaps trying to move (2)________ another level in one of yourfavourite video games? Well, if you are, you are in the majority.

 Most teenagers do almost (3)________ electronically. They watch digital TV, listento music on a digital MP3 player and (4)________ with friends through email, instantmessaging or by mobile phone. Teenagers even do most of their reading online now. When they need help with their homework, it’s often the Internet that they (5)________.

 Experts from all over the world worry that teenagers’ addiction to technology ishaving an effect (6)________ on their health and on their behaviour. In some countries,teenagers are getting help. In Asia, there are even boot camps (7)________ childrenreceive psychological help and treatment. It’s (8)________ that these types of camps willbecome common in other countries in the future.

1.      a. definitely         b. constantly              c. hardly                     d. finally

2.      a. in                       b. off                           c. out                          d. up

3.      a. everything       b. something              c. anything                 d. nothing

4.      a. relate                b. socialize                c. join                                     d. communicate

5.      a. carry on            b. get off                    c. turn to                    d. find out

6.      a. either                b. all                           c. both                                   d. whether

7.      a. which               b. where                     c. what                        d. that

8.      a. probable          b. difficult                 c. comfortable           d. satisfied

Choose the word A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage.

           Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new (1) _____ that appears? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy (2) _____ they can find in their size that (3)_____ them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing fits? Whatever kind of shopper you are, one thing is certain. Every one finds clothes important. (4)_____ a recent survey, people spend more time (5) _____ buying clothes or thinking about buying them, or looking at them in shop windows, than they do on most other products, apart from food. And the reason is obvious. Clothes are an important part of our appearance. At work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what you are doing, and clothes certainly help. Well dressed people, so they say, get on in the world. And as far as attracting the opposite sex is concerned, clothes also play a vital role. (6)_____ a friend who has been wearing the same old jacket or the same old dress suddenly appears in the (7)_____ fashion, you can be sure that romance is in the air. And apart from work and romance, there are the (8) _____ of sport, music and leisure on the way we dress. So excuse me while I (9) _____ on my tracksuit and training shoes. I’m just dashing off (10) _____ some fast window-shopping.

1 A. appearance B. fashion C. uniform D. dress

2 A. whatever B. whoever C. whichever D. however

3 A. matches B. suits C. takes D. couples

4 A. On account of B. Because of C. According to D. Due to

5 A. but B. either C. or D. nor

6 A. If B. Because C. Although D. Unless

7 A. last B. minute C. latest D. complete

8 A. affects B. benefits C. conveniences D. influences

9 A. have B. dress C. wear D. put

10 A. in B. for C. to D. toward

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

LEARNING VOCABULARY

Do you (1)________ hours trying to memorize lists of words? Do you look (2) ________ in a dictionary the meaning of every word you don't know? If  so, you may not be  doing yourself a favor. Research suggests that the (3) ________ way of building your vocabulary is by seeing words (4) ________ context and the obvious way to do that is to read as  often as you (5) ________. Regular exposure to written English, say 15 minutes every day, will be much (6) ________ useful than working really hard (7) ________ the evening once a week. This is (8) ________ the brain remembers information best when (9) ________ is associated with other information. The more you enjoy reading the more you will read. Pop songs (as long  as  they are in English) and TV programs will help in the same way. Who says that learning can’t (10) ________ fun?

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (2.0 points)

SAFE CAMPING

Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety (1).......... before you go and while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning into something less pleasant.Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast a few days in (2) .................... and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. (3) .......................... an emergency kit in case you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.

Choose your campsite carefully, avoiding any places (4).............. there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (5).................... there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants or wasps’ nests nearby.

In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp fire for cooking, be (6) ............... not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it out completely, preferably (7).................... lots of water.

After meals, pick up any bits of food that (8) ...................be left on the ground, as these can attract insects - or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep (9) ...................... food in closed containers away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or another (10)............................ suddenly appearing in your tent!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

(1) Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?

(2) Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.

(3) The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.

(4) Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest want to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions. 

Which of the following can be affected by color?

A. your appetite 

B. your mood

C. your friend's feelings 

D. Your need for thrills

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

(1) Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?

(2) Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.

(3) The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.

(4) Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest want to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions. 

Which of the following can be affected by color?

A. your appetite

B. your mood 

C. your friend's feelings 

D. Your need for thrills

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

(1) Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?

(2) Color directly affects your emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.

(3) The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color. In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.

(4) Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest want to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions.

Which of the following can be affected by color?

A. your appetite 

B. your mood

C. your friend's feelings

D. Your need for thrills