1. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven't kept pace with the cost of living.
A. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven't kept pace with the cost of living.
B. The cost of living hasn't been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.
C. The cost of living is so high that they couldn't keep with it.
D. Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn't going down.

2. No one in the class is taller than Dave.
A. Dave is the taller student in the class. B. Dave is taller student in the class
C. Dave is tallest student in the class. D. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

* Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.
01. The living standards of people in remote areas ………………….
A. will be risen         B. will arise            C. will raise           D. will be raised
02. A …………………is an enormous system of stars in outer space.
A. comet      B. galaxy             C. universe         D. solar system
03. Not every student is aware of …………………of the English language.
A. its importance      B. the importance   C. important        D. an importance
04. The teacher needs to …………………the class into two to play the game.
A. decrease    B. shorten             C. reduce         D. divide
05. I could not …………………the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.
A. get over      B. see through         C. make out             D. go into
06. They didn’t stop …………………until 11.30 pm when there was a power cut.
A. to sing and dancing     

B. singing and dance

C. singing and dancing   

D. to sing and dance
07. This is the astronaut who …………………our school the day before yesterday.
A. visits                    B. visited                C. has visited           D. had visited
08. My parents have …………………me to focus on social sciences and humanities.
A. tried   B. encourage             C. manage         D. make
09. The semester is almost over and we’re all burning …………………before exams.
A. the midnight lamp  B. the lamp             C. the oil         D. the midnight oil
10. Your doctor, …………………advice you ought to listen to, is a clever man indeed.
A. whose                     B. which                       C. who                         D. whom
11. …………………your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us.
A. Regarding   B. In regard of             C. With respect to         D. On behalf of
12. I’ve tried those tablets and they are not …………………in helping me stop coughing.
A. effective  B. successful C. profitable         D. helpful
13. Drinking enough water is a vital part …………………it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. because          B. or                     C. but                       D. although
14. Although many people have some interest in history, few of them decide to become ………………….
A. politics   B. historians             C. scientists         D. researcher
15. Yuri Gagarin was in orbit in a spaceship …………………moved around the Earth at the speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour.
A. which                       B. at which                   C. it                              D. this

Over the past hundred years, the average life expectancy has risen dramatically from 30 years in 1900 to 67.2 years in 2010, with Japan reaching the highest figure at 82.6 years. This increase can be attributed to three main factors: healthier lifestyles, better nutrition, and advances in medical science and technology.

Mass media have helped to raise people’s awareness of lifestyle choices. While smoking, alcohol intake and fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease, doing regular physical activity and spending more time outdoors can boost the body’s strength and ability to function well. Studies show that for each hour of regular exercise, people can gain two hours of additional life expectancy. Longevity is also linked with low levels of stress and anxiety. A popular way to relieve stress in today’s busy lifestyles is practising meditation and yoga.

In addition to better living standards, people enjoy more nutritious diets and cleaner drinking water. Research shows that the food we eat can affect longevity, and even simple dietary changes can boost our immune system. Eating more fruits and vegetables, but less fatty foods can reduce the risk of serious diseases.

The third factor responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is the advanced technology and medical developments. The last century’s advances such as the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines, and the development of medical imaging have contributed to longer life. In the 21st century, scientists continue to look for new ways to treat serious diseases and slow down the ageing process. Many of these treatments and new developments have the potential to further prolong and improve the quality of life.

Which of the factors mentioned in the article do you think is the most important? Discuss with a partner.
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Over the past hundred years, the average life expectancy has risen dramatically from 30 years in 1900 to 67.2 years in 2010, with Japan reaching the highest figure at 82.6 years. This increase can be attributed to three main factors: healthier lifestyles, better nutrition, and advances in medical science and technology.

Mass media have helped to raise people’s awareness of lifestyle choices. While smoking, alcohol intake and fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease, doing regular physical activity and spending more time outdoors can boost the body’s strength and ability to function well. Studies show that for each hour of regular exercise, people can gain two hours of additional life expectancy. Longevity is also linked with low levels of stress and anxiety. A popular way to relieve stress in today’s busy lifestyles is practising meditation and yoga.

In addition to better living standards, people enjoy more nutritious diets and cleaner drinking water. Research shows that the food we eat can affect longevity, and even simple dietary changes can boost our immune system. Eating more fruits and vegetables, but less fatty foods can reduce the risk of serious diseases.

The third factor responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy is the advanced technology and medical developments. The last century’s advances such as the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines, and the development of medical imaging have contributed to longer life. In the 21st century, scientists continue to look for new ways to treat serious diseases and slow down the ageing process. Many of these treatments and new developments have the potential to further prolong and improve the quality of life.

Which of the factors mentioned in the article do you think is the most important? 
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