Read the passage below and fill  each blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points)

Part 1:

            Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first have the ( 1 ) ………. to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often ( 2 ) ………… great difficulty in understanding. I’ll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.

            First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. ( 3 ) ………, they speak with a variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons ( 4 ) ……….. will have difficulty, mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.

            ( 5 ) ………….. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a language laboratory is available, use it as ( 6 ) ………… as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of ( 7 ) ……………… , he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-speaking people.

            In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem ( 8 ) ………. to follow but it’s necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, ( 9 ) ………… translate from his mother tongue. This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory ( 10 ) ………. listening to as much English as possible will help.

Read the passage carefully, then fill in each blank with ONE suitable word and write your answers into the box below. 

It’s a marvelous idea for children to (51) _____________ some cooking at an early age. General speaking, most children can’t wait to help the kitchen and love getting involved in the (52) _____________ for their meals. They should be encouraged to do so, and care should be (53) ______________ to ensure they enjoy the experience. It is important to show them how to do things correctly but they shouldn’t be criticized (54) ______________ much. Although the finished result may not be quite perfect to your liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find (55) ______________ the tastiest food he or she has (56) _______________ eaten.

Kitchens can, of course, be (57) _______________ places and so the absolute importance of (58) _______________ an eye on children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily. Sharp knives, for (59) _______________, should be avoided until children are old (60) ________________ to handle them safely.

IV. Read the passage and fill in the each blank with ONE suitable word

EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION

There are different kinds of negative and harmful effects of air pollution. Air pollution (1)………………. global warming in a great scale. The global warming (2)………….. to the increase of temperatures worldwide, the increase in sea levels and the melting of icebergs. It (3)……………… all species on the earth. The effects of air pollution are very (4)………………. for health. It causes different kinds of diseases like heart attack, cancer, etc. Every year millions of people of all over the world die due to direct or (5)………………. effects of air pollution. Acid rain is another effect of air pollution. Acid rain can cause great damage to human, animals and crops. Air pollution (6)…………….. the wild life. Humans and animals face a lot of serious effects due to air pollution. Toxic chemicals present in the air can force wildlife species to (7)……………. to new place and change their habitat. The toxic pollutants over the surface of the water can also affect sea animals. It is right time to (8)………………. our environment. To create a better place to live, we have to stop the air pollution. 

III. Read the passage and fill in the each blank with ONE suitable word

EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION

There are different kinds of negative and harmful effects of air pollution. Air pollution (1)………………. global warming in a great scale. The global warming (2)………….. to the increase of temperatures worldwide, the increase in sea levels and the melting of icebergs. It (3)……………… all species on the earth. The effects of air pollution are very (4)………………. for health. It causes different kinds of diseases like heart attack, cancer, etc. Every year millions of people of all over the world die due to direct or (5)………………. effects of air pollution. Acid rain is another effect of air pollution. Acid rain can cause great damage to human, animals and crops. Air pollution (6)…………….. the wild life. Humans and animals face a lot of serious effects due to air pollution. Toxic chemicals present in the air can force wildlife species to (7)……………. to new place and change their habitat. The toxic pollutants over the surface of the water can also affect sea animals. It is right time to (8)………………. our environment. To create a better place to live, we have to stop the air pollution. 

Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. A birthday party is a celebration that occurs to (1) the birth of the person being honored. Birthday parties are celebrated in many cultures. While a child’s party is usually at home and consists (2) soft drinks and sweet food as (3) as some main courses, adults’ birthday (4) in Western countries often take (5) in bars or nightclubs where a range of alcoholic beverages are consumed. In Western culture, particularly in (6) United States, birthday parties are often accompanied by colorful decorations (7) as streamers and balloons. A birthday cake is often served with (8) that are to be blown out after a “birthday wish” has (9) made. While the birthday cake is brought to the table, the song “Happy Birthday to You“ is (10). Wealthy people or celebrities may hire an event management agency (11) a party service to organize a birthday party. The birthday cake has been integral part of the birthday tradition in Western culture (12) the middle of the 19th century. The cake, or sometimes a pastry or dessert, is served to a person on his or her birthday, and it is often decorated (13) small novelty candles, with the person’s name and a message of congratulations inscribed with icing. The phrase “Happy Birthday” did not appear on birthday cakes. Tradition holds that the person with the birthday may make a wish, (14) will come true if all the candles can be blown out in (15) breath

Part 2. Read the text below and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

HOME GYM?

            Do you want to get fitter, but it seems difficult to know where to start? Perhaps you’d (16) ______ not join in a sports class, or you’re not allowed to (17) ______ up any expensive new hobbies? Then maybe you (18) ______ consider the “home gym”. At the “home gym”, you don’t need to learn (19) ______ new skills, or even buy any equipment. Even better, you can even impress your family at the (20) ______ time!

            It’s a surprising fact that doing housework can actually burn as (21) ______ fat as doing some sports! (22) ______ someone cleans energetically, their face gets red, they (23) ______ to sweat, they may even get out of breath! That’s because they’re using a lot of energy. Half (24) ______ hour of cooking can burn 40-50 calories, and gardening an impressive 100-200 calories!

            Why (25) ______ ask your parent or partner to allow you to help around the home? They’re bound to agree! If you (26) ______ at least thirty minutes every day doing housework, you’ll soon (27) ______ able to feel a real difference in your health. But you must work (28) ______ hard to get the full benefit - that’s essential. (29) ______ dancing around while you tidy up your room, you may feel silly, (30) ______ you’ll improve your overall fitness, and have more fun too!

Question 1: Fill in each blank in the passage below with only one suitable word. (2,0p)

Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans are (1)________fat. Why is this? One cause is the kind of food Americans (2)_________. Many Americans like “fast foods”. These (3)________(such as hamburgers and ice-cream) often have fattening things in them. (4)_________ cause is the way Americans eat. They often eat little snacks (5)_________ regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the body. A third cause is not (6)_________exercise. Americans like driving (7)_________ instead of walking. They often have (8)________to do a lot of the work. Some Americans are also too heavy because (9)_________ health problems. But for most of those 34 million (10)________, the problem is the American lifestyle.

I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box. (1pt)
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The earthquake of 26 December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a massive under water quake and (1) _____________ in the Indian Oceans. This os 1 
caused a huge tidal-wave (a tsunami) to cross the Indian Oceans. It destroyed coastlines, communities and brought death and destruction to many people. Thousands of people were killed as the wave travelled miles (2) _______________ the ocean to distant beaches. Whole the families were swept out to the sea or drowned as the sea invaded the land. The survivors need fresh water, food, (3) _____________, as well as medical help. People from all over the world are giving lots of money so that (4) ______________ and villages can be rebuilt.