We learn hard. we hope to pass the exam (and)

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They whispered. They didn't want us to hear them (because)

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We are saving money. We want to buy a new house (so)

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I am going to the supermarket.......................I want to buy some food

A. therefore B. because C. but D. however

Do you want to have coffee................tea?

A. and B. or C. although D. and

She studies well.......................she is busy

A. because B. since C. although D. and

They went to school.......................it was raining hard

A. however B. and C. therefore D. although

Choose the best answer

Pets are lovely animals in every home today. They may be cuddly, playful and fun. They can(delight/delighted/delightful/delighting) us with(their/them/they/theirs) grace and beauty. They are a part of our families. Sometimes, they are(us/our/we/ours) best friends. It's easy(see/seing/to see/seen) why we love them-our pets!

We expect our pets(love/loved/loving/tolove) us. It's very important that we give them the love and care they need in turn. (Dog/The dog/Dogs/The dogs) especially want close contact with their owners. Our pets depend(in/at/over/on) us for food, grooming, attention, affection and medical care. Before you get a pet, it's important to know what(its/it/our/their) need(is/are/will be/to be).

A pet is a responsibility(as far as/ so well as/as well as/as soon as) a companion. Keeping a pet means(keep/keeping/to keep/kept) a promise to love and care for it. (If/Should/Unless/In case) you can do that, you can have a wonderful experiences with pets.

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

21. Why do people usually sing ?
A. They like birds. B. They feel happy.
C. They want to tell a story . D. They like studying music.

22. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?
A. Birds in a good temper. B. Cock birds.
C. Hen birds. D. Female birds which attract male birds.

23. What warnings does a bird sometimes sing ?
A. A warning to keep away. B. A warning to come quickly.
C. A warning about the approach of people D. A warning to stop singing.

24. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well ?
A. warn other birds to go away. B. give their information in another way.
C. find a wife. D. fly high in the sky.

25. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a hen bird ?
A. It dances. B. It spreads out its tail.
C. It searches for a wife. D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.

4.Our class is going to...the zoo on Saturday.Would you like to come with us ?

A. have                          B. take                              C. visit                                D. go

5. We are visiting a milk farm to see ………… they do milk, sheese and butter.

A.  why                           B. what                      C. where                        D. how

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy . They express their happiness by singing . When a bird sings , however , its song usually means such more than that the bird is happy . Birds have many reasons for singing . They sing to give information . Their songs are their language

The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds . They sing when they want to attract female birds . It is their way of singing that helps them look for a wife

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away . To a bird , his tree or even a branch of tree is his home . He does not want strangers to come near him , so he sings to warn them

If a bird can not sing well , he usually has some other means of giving important information . Some birds dance , spread out their tails or make others sing . One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife . For example , it builds a small garden of shells and flowers

1. What do most birds usually do if they can not sing well ?

A. Warn other birds to go away B. Find a wife

C. Fly high in the sky D. Give their information in another way

2. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a female bird ?

A. It dances B. It spreads out its tail

C. It use shells and flowers to make a garden D. It searches for a wife

3. Why do people usually sing ?

A. They feel happy B. They like birds C. They want to tell a story D. They study music

4. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper B. Female birds C. Male birds D. Female birds which attract male birds

5. What warning does a bird sometimes sing to give ?

A. A warning to come quickly B. A warning to keep away

C. A warning to be dangerous D. A warning to stop singing

SECTION B:

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage, each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing. You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

21. Why do people usually sing ?
A. They like birds. B. They feel happy.
C. They want to tell a story . D. They like studying music.

22. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?
A. Birds in a good temper. B. Cock birds.
C. Hen birds. D. Female birds which attract male birds.

23. What warnings does a bird sometimes sing ?
A. A warning to keep away. B. A warning to come quickly.
C. A warning about the approach of people D. A warning to stop singing.

24. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well ?
A. warn other birds to go away. B. give their information in another way.
C. find a wife. D. fly high in the sky.

25. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a hen bird ?
A. It dances. B. It spreads out its tail.
C. It searches for a wife. D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.

20:42 II. Choose the correct answer. ( 2.5pts) 1. We are looking forward ............ you. A. to see B. see C. seeing D. to seeing 2. Do you want to go ………….a coffee ……….. Saturday evening? A. to/ in B. for/ in C. for/ on D. in/ on 3. He can sing and play some ………..instruments well. A. musical B. musician C. musically D. music 4. My youngest sister …………. read fluently when she was four. A. can B. could C. does D. was 5. Sue: Can I speak to Nancy, please? - Mrs. Brown: ……….. . A. Yes, you can B. No, you don’t C. No, you can’t D. I’m sorry. She’s out at the moment. 6. Meg: Let’s go surfing. - Alex: “…………….” A. I’m afraid, I can’t because I have a lot of homework. B. Good idea. C. I don’t really like surfing. D. All are correct. 7. Jellyfish is the most dangerous animal ………… the sea. A. to B. on C. in D. for 8. My father is a good swimmer. He swims …………. A. skillful B. skillfully C. skill D. badly 9. The ………….thing in life is free. A. important B. more important C. most important D. importance 10. Francesca is …………. at Literature than I am. A. well B. better C. good D. the best III. Reading Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. (2pts) cheaper -climbed -wait - applied - because - receptionist - to - highest - great – on –so- an Dear Márton, How are you? I’m having a (1) …………….. holiday in the Lake District with my girlfriends, Penny. It’s a beautiful place. We arrived (2)…………….. Monday evening. We were late,(3) …………….. we couldn’t find the hotel! On Tuesday, we visited Derwent Water, a large lake in the valley of Borrowdale. Yesterday, we (4)………………. Scafell Pike, the (5) …………….. mountain in England. I noticed (6)……………. advertisement in the hotel this morning: the hotel is looking for a (7)……………….. I (8) …………….. for the job immediately! The pay is better than my job at the Arcadia and Penny prefers the countryside (9) …………….. the city because it’s more peaceful. Rent is (10)…………….., too. That’s all for now. See you soon! Dave