III. Choose the best answer which best fits each space in each sentence.

1. The computer is the most wonderful _______in the 20th century.

A. inventor B. invent C. invented D. invention

2. A washing machine or _______can help you to save time and energy while doing housework.

A. laptop B. vacuum cleaner C. e-book reader D. smart phone

3. Poets are normally inspired _______beauty. They write a lot of beautiful poems thanks to this inspiration.

A. with B. to C.by D.in

4.This book is so long that I _______

A. haven't finished it yet B. haven't finished it already

C. still have finished it D. still haven't finished it already.

5. Teenagers nowadays often have their own idols who they really love and _______ in different ways.

A. imitate B. observe C. inspire D. help

6. Flying cars may be a solution to the problem of traffic jams, but what happens if they _______traffic and cannot take off.

A. hold on B. get stuck in C. get off D. get on

7. I _______television a lot but now I don't any more.

A. was watching B. are used to watch

C. used to watch D. am watching

8. I can't open these files on my computer. A computer virus _____ these files.

A. has destroyed B. has been destroying

C. destroyed D. is destroying

9. When I _______the thief, he was stealing something from the shop.

A. saw B. was seeing C. see D. have seen

10. Her husband _____unemployed since they ______to the countryside.

A. was / moved B. was / have moved

C. has been / moved D. has been/have moved

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

The passage states that one solution to time management problem is to  _____.

A. accomplish time – consuming matters first

B. consult a time management

C. spend only a short time on each task

D. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Accomplishing trivial matters

B. Common complaints about work

C. Learning to manage time

D. Achieving job satisfaction

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

In the paragraph 2, the word “accomplishments” can be best replaced by ____.

A. decisions

B. priorities

C. assessments

D. achievements

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things

A. They fail to deal with trivial matters

B. They get tied down by one difficult problem

C. They do not prioritize tasks

D. They do not seek the advice of time management experts

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

In the paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ______.

A. another solution to time management problems

B. mental and physical health problems

C. different types of lists

D. ways to achieve a sense of fulfillment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

          People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones. 

          One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.

According to the passage, what does “slip away” mean?

A. pick up

B. break down

C. fall behind

D. pass quickly