Texting is a new way of exchanging information, and it is becoming more and more popular among the young. In fact, texting is clearly affecting language. There are no rules for it. We are creating a new aspect of vocabulary and opening up a new kind of playful and direct communication. Naturally, texting is fun and that’s fine, but some people are worried about the effects it might have on a child’s ability to read and write. But not everyone is so worried. An expert says, “Every time a new medium comes along it has an effect on language … But this doesn’t destroy the existing language, it adds to it.” In text messages, many words come from shorthand created in email, such as CUS (See you soon) and so on. Someone says, “Mostly they are original, but sometimes you get a clash of meanings. For example, LOL can mean both Laugh Out Loud and Lots of Love. That could lead to some misunderstandings.”

true or false 

1 there are no rules for texting        _____

2 Texting is always affecting language in a bad way   ____

3 everyone is worried about texting     _____

4 a child should not worried text messages  ______

5 texting is said to enrich a language    _____

6 sometimes, there is more than one way of understanding a message ______

Choose the word which best fits each gap

Texting is a new way of (30) _______ information, and it is becoming more and more popular among the young. In fact, texting is clearly affecting language. There are no rules for it. We are creating a new aspect of vocabulary and (31) _______ up a new kind of playful and direct communication. Naturally, texting is fun and that’s fine, but some people are worried about the effects it might have on a child’s ability (32) ________ and write. But not everyone is so worried. An expert says, “Every time a new medium comes along it has an effect (33) ________ language … But this doesn’t destroy the existing language, it adds to it.” In text messages, many words come from shorthand created in email, such as CUS (See you soon) and so on. Someone says, “Mostly they are original, but sometimes you get a clash of meanings. (34) ________, LOL can mean both Laugh Out Loud and Lots of Love. That could lead to some misunderstandings.”

30. A. exchange                      B. exchanging                         C. change                    D. changing

31. A. broaden                                    B. broadening                         C. opening                   D. extend

32. A. to read                          B. read                                                C. reading                   D. have read

33. A. on                                 B. in                                        C. of                            D. to

34. A. Besides                         B. Moreover                            C. For example,           D. However

Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means almost the same as printed before it. Use the word in brackets.

1. They say he is able to swim across the river. (swimming)

->He...

2. They may be there at the meeting, or they may not. (out)

->It is...

3. "Don't forget to hand in the paper by the deadline." Said the teacher (reminder)

-> The teacher...

4. Learning English is becoming more and more popular in our city. (increasingly)

-> It has...

5. Right after disembarkation from the plane,he was taken into custody. (got)

-> As...

6. The teacher and his students knew nothing about the crack on the wall. (idea)

-> Neither...

7. The boy's effort really impressed the audience ang judges (left)

-> It was...

8. Instead, you must try to have a good relationship with the others. (get)

-> I wish you...

9. I always go jogging in the morning to keep fit. (invariably)

-> In...

10. Doubtlessly,Katie is the best violinist in the conservatory. (no-one)

-> It goes...

Comparative+ and +Comparative

1. Life in the modern world is becoming .............. (complex )

2. When I get excited, my heart beats ........... (fast)

Double comparative ( The more/less/-er....the more/less/-er

1. If a knife is sharp, it is easy to cut something with

.................. a knife (is), ................ it is to cut something

2. I became increasingly nervous about her fast driving

................. she drove,............... I became

Read the passage and choose the best answer

Hoa lives in Dien Xuan. It is a small village in Nghe An. It is a quiet place. It has lots of green trees. It does not have many people. There are not many shops, and there is one Primary school in the village.

Hoa likes living in her village because it is peaceful and people are friendly.

Nam lives in Do Son. It is a seaside town in Hai Phong. It is much larger than a village. It is noisier. There are a lot of tourists there. It has many shops and restaurants. The houses and schools are bigger there. But Nam does not enjoy living there. He prefers to live in the countryside because it is quieter and more peaceful.

1. Dien Xuan has got many ……………………(people/ green trees/ shops)

2. She likes living in the village because people are ……………………(quiet/ cold/ friendly)

3. Nam’s town is ……………………than Hoa’s village (smaller/ larger/ quieter)

4. There are a lot of ……………………(houses/ schools/ cars and shops) in Do Son

5. He prefers to live in a ……………………place. (more peaceful/ noisier/ bigger)

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