Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.

      Write your answers in the spaces given. (15 pts)

The mosquito is an insect that --(1)-- some of the worst diseases of man and animals. Certain kinds of mosquitoes carry the germs that cause --(2)-- serious diseases as malaria, --(3)-- yellow fever. When a mosquito “bites”, it may leave germs --(4)--. Many kinds of mosquitoes do not spread diseases, but they have --(5)-- “bites”.

Mosquitoes are found in all parts of the world, --(6)-- near the North Pole. Most kinds of mosquitoes that carry diseases live in the hot, damp lands near the Equator. --(7)-- some countries, mosquitoes often gather in great swarms that look like clouds. They --(8)-- men, interfering with such work as fishing, lumbering, and mining.

Man controls mosquitoes in many --(9)--. Scientists have developed chemicals --(10)-- insecticides, which kill mosquitoes and other insects. Small amounts of these chemicals kill mosquitoes --(11)-- sprayed in home, garages where they grow. Mosquitoes --(12)-- their eggs in marshes, swamps and other pools of quiet --(13)--. Engineers may build canals through marshes --(14)-- drain off the water, and often fill small pools and swamps --(15)-- soil.

It's a marvelous idea for children to (1)........... some cooking at an early age. Generally speaking, most children can't wait to help in the kitchen and love getting involved in the  (2)................. for their meals. They should be encouraged to do so, and care should be (3)............... to ensure they enjoy the experience. It is important to show them how to do things correctly but they shouldn't be criticized (4)............. much. Although the finished result may not be quite to your liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find (5).............. the tastiest food he or she (6) ......... eaten.

Kitchens can, of course, be (7)................... places and so the absolute importance of (8).................. an eye on children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily. Sharp knives, for (9)............, should be avoided until children are old (10)............to handle them safely.

VI. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There is ONE word that you don’t need.

snorkelling      buy       cloudy       take       rain       sightseeing

Amy: Hi, Poppy. It’s Amy.

Poppy: Oh, hi Amy! Are you enjoying yourself in the Caribbean?

Amy: Yes, the weather is a bit (38) ______________ but I’m still having a lot of fun. 

Poppy: What are you doing right now?

Amy: I’m relaxing on the beach. We’re staying in a big hotel right on the beach, so it’s really fantastic. This afternoon we are going (39) ______________ in the sea. My sister Zoey thinks it’ll be scary, but I can’t wait. 

Poppy: Wow! What else are you going to do?

Amy: Tomorrow, we’re going to take a jeep tour and go (40) ______________  around the island. We’re going to visit a banana farm and a fishing village. People can (41) ______________ amazing souvenirs there. 

Poppy: Promise me you’ll (42) ______________ lots of photos.

Amy: Of course, Poppy. See you next week. Bye

: Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. Write your answers on the answer sheet. There is ONE extra word.

An evening meal for all the family was once part of everyday life in British homes, but this tradition has almost disappeared. Some people (25)____________ technology: children and teenagers are so(26)____________to their phones tablets that they do not want to stop playing with them, even at (27)_____________. This causes a lot of arguments in families. But now parents can get a free application called Dinner Time, which locks their children’s devices at certain times of the day and night. (28)______________ those times, the children are unable to access messages, games, or the internet. In theory, this means that parents and children can spend more time (29)_________________ eating and chatting. But will it lead to happier families (30)__________________ more family arguments?

VIII. Read and fill in the blank with one suitable word to complete the passage. Then circle T (True) or F (False).

            I am going (1 )............................... Hoi An for this summer vacation. People say that the weather in Hoi An is very nice. The people there are really kind (2)..............................  friendly. The ancient town of Hoi An is on the river Thu Bon, more than 30 kilometres  to the south of Da Nang.

            Hoi An is famous (3).............................. old temples, pagodas, filed-roof houses and narrow streets. Tourists can visit the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham civilization. They can also (4) .............................. the beautiful scenery of the river Thu Bon, Cua Dai beach, ect. In recent years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. Hoi An was known (5) .....................................a world heritage site in 1999.

*. Circle T (True) or F (False)

1.______ The writer is going to Hue for this summer vacation.

2. ______ Hoi An is the ancient town.

3. ______ It is famous for high building.

4. ______ Tourists can visit old temples, pagodas and tiled-roof houses here.

5. ______Hoi An was  recognized as a world Heritage site in 1999.

Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box.

In Canada and the United States, (1) _________ of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day (2) _________ some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to look (3) _________ an animal, a person from a book or movie or a famous person from history. In some places, children go to school in (4) _________ Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children (5) _________ on their costumes and visit their neighbors. They knock on the (6) _________ and shout “Trick or treat!”. Then the neighbors (7) _________ them some candy, and the children go on to the (8) _________ house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. (9) _________ are usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or (10) _________ unusual costume.

Reading:

1. Read the passage and then fill in each blank with one suitable word: 

   liked        count        similarity        disliked          breeding        difference

Good manners make a big (1)_________ in your social life. Manners are important for both men and women, and are very practical. Sometimes manners can (2)_________ more than anything else in the first impression you make. They help you to make new friends and to get along well with people. Good manners, such as a nice smile, a cheerful “hello” or a short “thank you” reveal your good (3) _________ and help clear up misunderstanding. You’ll not get along well without good manners because good manners are willingly accepted by the public, while bad manners are (4)_________ everywhere.

Reading:

1. Read the passage and then fill in each blank with one suitable word: 

   liked        count        similarity        disliked          breeding        difference

Good manners make a big (1)_________ in your social life. Manners are important for both men and women, and are very practical. Sometimes manners can (2)_________ more than anything else in the first impression you make. They help you to make new friends and to get along well with people. Good manners, such as a nice smile, a cheerful “hello” or a short “thank you” reveal your good (3) _________ and help clear up misunderstanding. You’ll not get along well without good manners because good manners are willingly accepted by the public, while bad manners are (4)_________ everywhere.