B. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer - a, b, c or d.
Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework, They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.
Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, Germany and several other countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow students to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better portion than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents it homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children.
1. According to many parents, ____________
A. most homework is different from the work the students have done in class.
B. their children have to plan the homework tasks
C. a lot of homework has not been planned properly.
D. most teachers give homework that have already done at school
2.Which of the following sentences is not true?
A. Children do not have homework now in Turkey
B. In some countries in Europe teachers are allowed to give children homework only at weekends.
C. Children can do their homework at school and help one another in Britain.
D. Greek parents thought their children’s homework was too difficult.
3.Only a small number of people ___________
A. can help their children with their homework. B. take interest in their children’s homework.
C. agree that homework is unnecessary. D. think that homework is fair.
4. According to the passage, teachers should __________
A. advise parents about how to work together with their children at home.
B. plan the homework tasks more carefully.
C. allow students to stay at school to do their homework.
D. not give their students too much homework.
5. Which of the following sentences is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Students sometimes have to repeat the homework tasks that they have already done in class.
B. Greek parents wanted to stop homework.
C. Some parents don’t help their children with their homework.
D. Many teachers think that students should have homework
Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.
Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, Germany and several other countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow students to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better position than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children!
1. According to the writer, __________.
a. many parents would like their children to have less homework.
b. homework is unnecessary for children.
c. students should do a lot of homework in their leisure time at home.
d. teachers used to give their students less homework than they do now.
2. According to many parents , _____________.
a. most homework is different from the work the students have done in class.
b. their children have to plan the homework tasks.
c. a lot of homework has not been planned properly.
d. most teachers give homework that have already been done at school.
3. Which of the following sentences is not true?
a. Children do not have any homework now in Turkey.
b. In some countries in Europe, teachers are allowed to give children homework only at weekends.
c. Children can do their homework at school and help one another in some schools in Britain.
d. Greek Parents thought their children’s homework was too difficult.
4. Only a small number of people_________.
a. can help their children with their homework.
b. take interest in their children’s homework.
c. agree that homework is unnecessary.
d. think that homework is unfair.
5. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
a. Teachers should advise parents about how to work together with their children at home.
b. Greek parents wanted to stop homework.
c. Some parents don’t help their children with their homework.
d. Many teachers think that students should have homework.
VI. READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS: Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan homework tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school. Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, West Germany and several other countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British school.
READ THE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS:
Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan homework tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.
Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, West Germany and several other countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British school.
Most people agree that the homework is unfair. A pupil who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television room. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children.
1. According to the writer,_________.
A. a lot of homework is well planned
B. teachers are allowed to give children homework
C. many parents would like their children to have less homework
D. pupils should do homework in their leisure time
2. In which countries is homework completely stopped?
A. Spain and Holland
B. Turkey and Spain
C. Turkey and Greece
D. Holland and Britain
3. What does "set" mean?
A. assign
B. handle
C. design
D. send
4. _______think homework is fair.
A. many people
B. only a small number of people
C. the majority of people
D. almost all people
5. The following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that______
A. many teachers think that pupils should have homework
B. teachers' homework is different from the work pupils have done in class
C. teachers should advise parents about how to work with the children at home
D. it's advisable for the children to redo the class tasks
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Nam is 14 years old. a Nam is 2 years younger than Lan. b Nam is 2 years young than Lan. c Nam is 2 years more younger than Lan. d Nam is 2 years older than Lan. 243/ Lan speaks English better than Hung. a Hung speaks English as better as Lan. b Hung doesn’t speak English as good as Lan. c Hung doesn’t speak English as well as Lan. d Hung speaks English as well as Lan. 244/ Study hard or you will get bad marks. a If you didn't study hard, you would get bad marks. b If you don’t study hard, you will get bad marks. c If you didn't study hard, you will get bad marks. d If you don’t study hard, you would get bad marks. 245/ It is necessary for all of us to learn English well. a Learning English well isn't necessary for all of us. b Learning English well is necessary for all of us. c To learning English well is necessary for all of us. d Learning English well is good for all of us. 246/ I am too busy. I can’t wait for you. a I am so busy that I can’t wait for you. b I am such busy that I can’t wait for you. c I am so busy that I can wait for you. d I am too busy that I can’t wait for you. 247/ You can’t read this book because you are too young. a You’re not young enough to read this book. b You’re not old enough to read this book. c You’re old enough to read this book. d You’re too old to read this book. 248/ Riding a bicycle along a pavement is against the law. a You can ride a bicycle along a pavement b You could ride a bicycle along a pavement c You must ride a bicycle along a pavement d You mustn’t ride a bicycle along a pavement 249/ Kate is a very good singer. a Kate sings very best b Kate sang very well. c Kate sings very well. d Kate sings very good. 250/ No one is taller than Pat in our class a Pat is as tall as girl in our class. b Pat is the taller girl in our class. c Pat is tallest girl in our class. d Pat is the tallest girl in our class. 251/ How much did she weigh two months ago ? a What was her weight two months ago. b What did her weigh two months ago. c What was her weigh two months ago. d What did her weight two months ago. 252/ He has collected stamps for five years. a He started to collect stamps for 5 years b He started to collecting stamps 5 years ago c He started collecting stamps 5 years ago d He started collecting stamps for 5 years 253/ What’ s your date of birth? a When was your birthday ? b When is your date of birth ? c When was you born? d When is your birthday ? 254/ He wrote the letter in 2 hours. a It takes him 2 hours to write the letter. b It took him 2 hours to write the letter. c It taken him 2 hours to write the letter. d It will take him 2 hours to write the letter. 255/ How thick is that novel ? a What is the thickness of that novel? b What is the thickless of that novel? c What was the thickness of that novel? d What is the thick of that novel?
Read the text below and choose the correct word / phrase for each space.
English is a very useful language. If we ...(11)... English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand. ...(12)... we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of ...(13)... . Hundreds of books are written in English every day in ...(14)... countries. English has also helped us to spread ideas and knowledge to all comers of the world. Therefore, the English ...(15). has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world.
Question 11:A. want B. do C. work D. know
Question 12:A. where B. what C. who D. when
Question 13:A. people B. friends C. subjects D. teachers
Question 14:A. a B. the C. many D. much
Question 15:A. nation B. knowledge C. countries D. language
Exercise 2: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1. What color ________car?
A. is you B. your C. you are D. is your
2. One of the ________is from Canada
A. English teachers B. teachers English C. English teacher D. teacher English 3. How many times ________the biology class meet each week?
A. are B. is C. does D. do 4. A young girl who is away from her mother and father for the first time often _____.
A. miss her B. misses them C. misses her D. miss them 5. How many car accidents _____ at night? A. happens B. do they happen C. does it happen D. happen 6. An airplane’s doors are always _____ before the plane takes off A. close B. closes C. closing D. closed
7. I am driving a friend’s car because I couldn’t start _____ this morning.
A. my B. it C. mine D. his
8. The door was so _____ that the x-ray machine would not go through it.
A. thin B. close C. minor D. narrow
9. The girl doesn’t feel good. She must be _____ a cold
A. taking B. getting C. holding D. becoming
10. Ahmed studies _____ midnight. At midnight he goes to bed and sleeps.
A. after B. from C. on D. until
11. On most days, Sara is late for class. Sara is _____ late for class.
A. occasionally B. seldom C. almost D. frequently
12. Many foreigners in our country _____ to the Golden Bazaar
A. buy B. go shopping C. want D. come
13. A: _____ do your brothers like working in this factory?
B: Because they earn much money.
A. What B. When C. Why D. Whom
14. _____ summer I play tennis _____ Sundays.
A. in/in B. at/on C. in/on D. at/in
15. He hates _____ football _____ television.
A. watching/on B. to watch/ in C. watch/on D. watching/in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (31)_______, and nowadays many employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time. According to a recent survey, this is particularly (32 )_______ in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly keep one eye on other job opportunities, (33)______ they are fairly happy in their existing job. A high number of London workers say that they are always on the (34)_______, although they are content and motivated in their current position. Job seekers find that the internet (35)_______ them with a quick and easy way to find out what's available, and 53 percent said that they had applied for a job or registered with an employment agency in the past 12 months.
Question 35:
A. provides
B. serves
C. delivers
D. fulfills
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (31)_______, and nowadays many employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time. According to a recent survey, this is particularly (32 )_______ in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly keep one eye on other job opportunities, (33)______ they are fairly happy in their existing job. A high number of London workers say that they are always on the (34)_______, although they are content and motivated in their current position. Job seekers find that the internet (35)_______ them with a quick and easy way to find out what's available, and 53 percent said that they had applied for a job or registered with an employment agency in the past 12 months.
Question 33:
A. even if
B. as well
C. just as
D. so that