1)film makers are constantly making violence appear attractive .in this way ,they can make film more exciting
2)A general lack of values in modern society has caused ann inxrease in violence amkngst teenagers
3)we need to find "healthier" ways to entertain children .otherwise violent films will continue to influence them
4)I will organise educational seminars for both children and parents .We must eliminate violence in our society
I. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions. (10 pts)
1. Smog is commonly found in most major cities where there are large _____ of industry and automobiles.
A. collections B. gatherings C. focus D. concentrations …………
2. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a _____ name.
A. housewife B. housekeeper C. house D. household …………
3. His arrogant behavior with others has left him high and dry.
A. to be penniless B. to be very sick …………
C. to be very famous D. isolated
4. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and we finally agreed to _____ the difference.
A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease …………
5. Many companies now advertise their new products by distributing free _____ in public places.
A. samples B. examples C. instances D. gifts …………
6. My grandfather _____ sleeps more than an hour a night.
A. hardly never B. hardly ever C. almost ever D. hardly any …………
7. The boy screamed for help but he couldn’t _____.
A. hear him B. make him heard C. make himself hear D. make himself heard …………
8. We need to change some of my money into foreign _____ before the trip.
A. income B. funds C. currency D. accounts …………
9. I'm going to an interview. I hope I get the job, please _____ for me.
A. keep your fingers B. hold your fingers crossed …………
C. hold your fingers D. keep your fingers crossed
10. - Ann: “Make yourself at home.” - John: “_____”
A. Yes, can I help you? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Thanks. Same to you. D. That’s very kind of you. Thanks
II. Read the text carefully. Then answer the questions: (2.0 pts) Suzanne lives in Bangkok with her husband and two children. Her office is seven kilometers away but it takes her two hours to get there by car every day. “Some cities have problems with pollution, crime, or bad weather – here we have traffic jams,” she says.Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school – so she sets off at 5 a.m. The children sleep until they arrive at school. Then Suzanne begins her journey to the office. In the evening the traffic is even worse. Traffic moves in the city centre at half a kilometre an hour. In rainy weather it doesn’t move at all. But why is it so bad? In the past, more people moved around Bangkok by boat. Now so many people have a car, and there aren’t enough roads in the city. The Skytrain and metro can help a bit, but they are limited in range and don’t cover all parts of the city. *Answer the questions: 1. How long does it take Suzanne to go to work every day? →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Why is the traffic so bad in Bangkok? →……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………… 3. What is the most serious problem in Bangkok? →………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………. 4. How does Suzanne go to work? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Read the paragraphs below and the summary which follows. (3ms)
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enuogh information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can’t think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase , the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles ma melt and may cause serious floods.
* Complete the summary by writing the correct word in each blank (write one word only.)
Air ___________ (52) can make people ___________ (53). Consequently, some countries pass ____________ (54) to control the quantity of ___________ (55) in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the body by harming the ___________ (56). _____________ (57) should not be used in petrol because it is bad for children’s _____________ (58) and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from ____________ (59) collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on the earth’s ____________ (60). The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad ____________ (61).
VI: Read the following passage carefully and then decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (R)
Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ...............
2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities............
3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution.. ................
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion..............
Combine the sentences by using so....that or such.....that
1, it took us only ten minutes to get there. There was little traffic
2, in some countries, few students are accepted by the universities. As a result, admision is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation
IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words.
breathtaking | unique | man-made | vast |
rich | magical | ecological | deep |
Cat Ba National Park is dominated by limestone areas where there are numerous waterfalls, caves, and caverns. It is home to 32 types of mammals. Forests here have many unique types with (16)___ features. Being the roof of Cat Ba Island, Ngu Lam Peak offers visitors a (17)___ view of the island. Experiencing trekking to the peak will give you a good chance to have a(n)(18)___ understanding of the natural beauty as well as (19)________ culture of the locals. It also has hundreds of large and small beaches, but Cat Co beaches attract tourists most by the (20)________ natural landscape.
II. Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word.(10pts)
Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers, and (1)................every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the (2)................of its people.
Besides transportation, rivers (3)................food, water for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their (4)................. And in order to get (5)................ for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (6)................a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but to make electricity for homes and industries as (7).................
However, the water often becomes (8)................when cities on river banks grow in size and the number of industries (9)................. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean (10)................we don’t want to enjoy the benefits of the natural resources.