Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 35.

                   COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..26……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been ………27…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..28…… But new research,………29……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………30……the brain work harder in certain ways, like……..31……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly……..32……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.

Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……33…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this……..34……them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than……..35…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?Question 34

A.  supports

B. helps

C. shows

D. serves

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 35.

                   COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..26……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been ………27…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..28…… But new research,………29……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………30……the brain work harder in certain ways, like……..31……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly……..32……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.

Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……33…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this……..34……them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than……..35…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?Question 33

A.  in order to

B. such as

C. due to

D. as well as

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 35.

                   COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this……..26……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been ………27…..that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a……..28…… But new research,………29……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games………30……the brain work harder in certain ways, like……..31……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly……..32……..that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.

Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……33…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this……..34……them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than……..35…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?Question 32

Read the following passage. Find the five mistakes, underline the mistakes and write the correct words.

Children love to play computer games. Some people say that many of them are addicted to games. If you become addicting, all you can think about is computer games and you cannot spend a day without playing. Of course, playing games on the computer is the great way to spending time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you do not get enough exercise because you do not have to move your body much when play games. Second, your eyesight becomes badly because your eyes are fixed on the computer screen for to long. This is why not it is not hard to find children wearing glasses around theses days. Third you do not get to spend much time with your family because are spending all time of your time in front of the computer.

Playing computer games is not such as bad thing. But too much playing can cause problems. How much hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on the computer games?

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 3:

A. good

B. well

C. bad

D. badly

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 1:

A. play

B. to play

C. playing

D. plays

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 4:

A. too

B. little

C. few

D. some

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 5:

A. How often

B. How much

C. How long

D. How many

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 2:

A. in

B. on

C. at

D. of