I. Fill in each blank with a word from the box

Children have a tendency to run very fast (1)__________ the street, or choose any spot to
cross because it may seem empty, or approaching vehicles may be (2) __________ away.
That can be dangerous as passing (3) __________ do not slow down unless there is a
signal or a crossroad. This is the (4)____________ why pedestrian crossings and
intersections are the (5)__________ places to cross. Children should cross (6)_________
at an intersection and use the pedestrian crossing. If they are in a small neighborhood
where there is no (7)___________ should (8)____________ the rule 'stop, look both
ways and cross'.

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)_____ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (2)_____ to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (3)_____ their computer?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computer for hours, (4)_____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (5)____ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Điền vào số 3

A. starting at

B. glancing at

C. looking

D. watching

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)_____ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (2)_____ to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (3)_____ their computer?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computer for hours, (4)_____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (5)____ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Điền vào số 1

A. always

B. rarely

C. never

D. ever

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)_____ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (2)_____ to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (3)_____ their computer?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computer for hours, (4)_____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (5)____ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Điền vào số 2

A. worried

B.concerned

C. curious

D. hopeful

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)_____ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (2)_____ to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (3)_____ their computer?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computer for hours, (4)_____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (5)____ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Điền vào số 5

A. word

B. promise

C. vow

D. claim

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (1)_____ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (2)_____ to find out why the internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (3)_____ their computer?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computer for hours, (4)_____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (5)____ that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Điền vào số 4

A. supposed

B. occupied

C. interested

D. absorbed

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 from 31 to 35.

From the next year, every student in their final rear at our school will study for a compulsory Diploma of Practical Achievement. This will be in addition to the normal examinations. Up to now, the course has been optional, but from now on every student must (31)_____ it.The aim is to (32)_____ students with “life skills”, which the Diploma divides into eight categories. These cover a range of things relevant to life beyond school, from sending an e-mail to giving presentation to an audience. Under the heading “survival”, (33)___, students can learn car mainternance, first aid and cooking. We have discovered that many students cannot do simple things such as mend a puncture or boil an egg. At the other extreme, the Diploma includes such things as how to design a webpage and how to cope if someone has a heart attack. It has been called a “Diploma in Common Sense”. On the course, students will not be taught in the traditional (34)_____, but rather will be guided and encouraged to do things for themselves. This is above all a practical “hand-on” course. To a greater or lesser extent, good schools have always tried to (35)_____these skills. Unfortunately, students have not always shown much interest because such skills are not directly related to passing exams for higher education. We hope this will change now that we have a proper course that will lead to a recognised diploma.

Question 35:

A. grow

B. develop

C. make

D. do

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 from 31 to 35.

From the next year, every student in their final rear at our school will study for a compulsory Diploma of Practical Achievement. This will be in addition to the normal examinations. Up to now, the course has been optional, but from now on every student must (31)_____ it.The aim is to (32)_____ students with “life skills”, which the Diploma divides into eight categories. These cover a range of things relevant to life beyond school, from sending an e-mail to giving presentation to an audience. Under the heading “survival”, (33)___, students can learn car mainternance, first aid and cooking. We have discovered that many students cannot do simple things such as mend a puncture or boil an egg. At the other extreme, the Diploma includes such things as how to design a webpage and how to cope if someone has a heart attack. It has been called a “Diploma in Common Sense”. On the course, students will not be taught in the traditional (34)_____, but rather will be guided and encouraged to do things for themselves. This is above all a practical “hand-on” course. To a greater or lesser extent, good schools have always tried to (35)_____these skills. Unfortunately, students have not always shown much interest because such skills are not directly related to passing exams for higher education. We hope this will change now that we have a proper course that will lead to a recognised diploma.

Question 34:

A. means

B. approach

C. route

D. way

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 from 31 to 35.

From the next year, every student in their final rear at our school will study for a compulsory Diploma of Practical Achievement. This will be in addition to the normal examinations. Up to now, the course has been optional, but from now on every student must (31)_____ it.The aim is to (32)_____ students with “life skills”, which the Diploma divides into eight categories. These cover a range of things relevant to life beyond school, from sending an e-mail to giving presentation to an audience. Under the heading “survival”, (33)___, students can learn car mainternance, first aid and cooking. We have discovered that many students cannot do simple things such as mend a puncture or boil an egg. At the other extreme, the Diploma includes such things as how to design a webpage and how to cope if someone has a heart attack. It has been called a “Diploma in Common Sense”. On the course, students will not be taught in the traditional (34)_____, but rather will be guided and encouraged to do things for themselves. This is above all a practical “hand-on” course. To a greater or lesser extent, good schools have always tried to (35)_____these skills. Unfortunately, students have not always shown much interest because such skills are not directly related to passing exams for higher education. We hope this will change now that we have a proper course that will lead to a recognised diploma.

Question 33:

A. as a result

B. therefore

C. otherwise

D. for example