Read the article about Bears.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

Bears

The bear can __be__ a dangerous animal. The adult bear is very strong and it can kill a person. Bears are good at (1)___ trees and they can run very fast. But they cannot see well and. (2)___ most animals, they find food by using (3)___ noses.
There are seven kinds of bear. The (4)___ is the white polar bear. which is almost three metres tall. There are two kinds of black bear (5)___ lives in the forests of North America, and the other fives in South-East Ana. But not (6)___ black bears are black. They may be dark brown or a reddish brown.

Everyone loves the black and white panda bear. which comes from China. Not (7)___ pandas hue in the forest today because (8)___ is difficult to find food.

1. (1)____

A. climbed
B. climb
C. climbing

2. (2)___

A. like
B. from
C. for

3. (3)___

A. them
B. those
C. their

4. (4)___

A. larger
B. largest
C. large

5. (5)____

A. Both
B. One
C. He

6. (6)____

A. every
B. all
C. each

7. (7)____

A. many
B. more
C. much

8. (8)____

A. there
B. anything
C. it

People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer some form of health problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by taking along an ample supply of aspirin or other pain reliever. Another common affliction is motion sickness caused by the constant movement of a vehicle. Ginger capsule, sold in most health food stores, have been found effective as a remedy. Other familiar problems include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and insect bites, which can be controlled with use of a repellent spray or ointment. For everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing bandage and antiseptic cream is recommended.

1. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Frequent Travellers.             B. Common Health Problems

C. Avoiding Travel Ailments     D. Travelling for Business or Pleasure

2. According to the passage, travellers are most commonly bothered by ……….

A. sunburn    C. insect bites     B. headaches    D. motion sickness

3. The word affliction can best be replaced by ………..

A. result        B. experience     C. supply      D. ailment

4. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?

A. A moving vehicle     B. Pain-killers     C. Ginger capsules     D. A first-aid kit

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a health problem?

A. Cold cream.    B. Sunscreen.        C. Repellent spray.        D. Aspirin.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Has it been decided who is going to ______ the orchestra yet?

A. govern 

B. handle 

C. conduct 

D. guide 

Complete each sentence using the correct conjunction from the parenthesis.

1. Maria didn’t do any revision, … she didn’t pass the exam. (but, so, or)

2. To get to Vancouver, you can fly, … you can ride the ferry. (and, or, yet)

3. I’m afraid of heights, … I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, so)

4. It isn’t in a very nice part of town, … it’s a good restaurant. (but, and, so)

5. I found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, … eventually I lost concentration. (yet, and, or)

A robot cannot think or do things alone. People use a computer to control it. Today, robots are becoming useful in our lives. They can help us to save a lot of time and work. A robot can do the same work for 24 hours, and yet, it does not complain or get tired. In the US, people use robots as security guards in some important places. These robots can listen for certain noises and send signals for help if there’s trouble or danger. In Japan, people use robots in factories to build cars. In the future, scientists will design many types of intelligent robots. Their robots will help us to do many more complicated things. However, some people do not like robots. They fear that one day robots will be too powerful.

1. Why do people use a computer to control a robot?

   A. Because it is very useful.                               B. Because it is too expensive.

   C. Because it cannot think or do things alone.   D. Because it can save time and work.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?

   A. People use computers to control robots.         B. Robots do not get tired of working.

   C. Robots cannot do the same work for 24 hours.

   D. People use robots as security guards in some important places in the US.

3. The word “it” in the text refers to.

    A. a robot               B. work             C. the US               D. a computer

4. In Japan, people use robots in factories to_______.

    A. do many more complicated things                   B. build cars

    C. guard important places                                     D. listen to certain noises

5. Some people fear that one day robots _______.

A.  will have too much power                                 B. will do complicated things

      C. will be busier than humans                   D. will make too much noise

1. the pie is very hot . you can't eat it

_____________________________

2. he's very sick . he can't leave the hospital

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3. the ice is dangerousely thin . you can't walk on it

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4. he's very busy . he can't take a break

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5. the grass is extremely hight . I can't mow it

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6. IT's early . he can't go to bed yet

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