VII. Read and choose the correct word from the box to complete the passage. There is an extra word.

The Internet is the world's largest computer network with over 100 million users worldwide and this number is doubling from year to year. Now, you can sit at your computer, choose a route and arrive at your destination - that is, the information you need. Today, from your computer, you (31) _______ access a library in one country, talk to an expert on a certain topic in a second country and send your own information to someone doing research in a third. So, we don’t know what will be next  in the not-too-distant future.

The Internet was born (32) _______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network to other satellite networks in (33) _______ to exchange information. Soon, scientific and educational institutions as well as research departments became interested in linking up, and, before long, the Internet had expanded into an international information and communication network.

The Internet now (34) _______ all the countries in the world. You can be connected to the Internet directly through your own computer or you can (35) _______ to an access system which allows you to use some of the Internet’s services.

VII. Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the

       Brunei is one of the (31).................... countries in the world. Its population is only 25,000 and (32)........................... of them live in the capital city.  It is also the richest country in Asia and may be the richest country in the world because it has a lot of oil and (33)……..…….... gas  which it exports to Japan. Every week huge tankers carry oil and gas (34)…… the oil-fields of Brunei to Japan. The head of the state in Brunei is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. He is the richest man in the world. The Sultan has more than 200 cars and he also has hundreds of (35)..........

D. Reading: (2.5pts)

A. Complete the passage with words in the box. (1.25pts)

     Today badminton becomes a very (26) ___________sports activity. It spreads quickly from the city to the countryside. People need only a pair (27) ____________rackets, a shuttlecock, a net and a small piece of land to play the (28) ____________Two or four players hit the shuttlecock over the net with their rackets. People can play badminton in their free time or in a competition. Now there (29) ____________ many badminton competitions and even a World Cup. One of the (30) ____________countries in badminton is China.

B. Read the text and answer the questions. (1.25pts)

   My father has an unusual hobby, carving eggshells. As everyone knows, eggshells are very fragile. My dad can make beautiful pieces of art from empty eggshells. It’s amazing. He started the hobby five years ago after a trip to the US where he saw some carved eggshells in an art gallery. My father did not go to class to learn how to carve. He learned everything from the Internet. I am my father’s son. My name is Ba. I like carving eggshells, too.

21. What is the name of the hobby?

…………………………………………………………………………..

22. When did he start the hobby?

…………………………………………………………………………...

23. Did he go to class to learn how to carve?

…………………………………………………………………………..

24. Where did he learn to carve?

      …………………………………………………………………………..

25. Does Ba like carving eggshells?

      …………………………………………………………………………..

E. Writing: (2.5pts) Combine these sentences using given words. (1.25pts)

11. He stayed at home. He was sick. (because)=>………………………………………………...

12. It was very cold. They went swimming. (but)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………..

13. We can go camping. We can go for a picnic. (or)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………..

14. He had a stomachache. He didn’t wash his hands. (so)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………

15. She passed the exam easily. She isn’t intelligent.  (although)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………

7/ Complete the passage with words from the box.

conflict -      refers    -     less   -   most     -     through     -      ambitions      -  with    -       studying

            The term “Life Skills” (1)                               to the skills you need to make the most outof life. Life skills are usually associated with managing and living a better quality of life.They help us to accomplish our (2)                  and live to our full potential. Any skillthat is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Different life skills will be more or(3)                   relevant at different times in your life, for example:

s  When at school or university, you’ll need (4)                               skills.

s  When you have a job, leadership and presentation skills may be useful, along with a whole host of other skills.

s  There will be times throughout your life when you’ll need (5)                resolution, stress management and problem solving skills too.

            However, perhaps the (6)                                important life skill is the ability and willingnessto learn. By learning new skills we increase our understanding of the world around us and equip ourselves with the tools we need to live a more productive and fulfilling life, findingways to cope (7)                                    the challenges that life, inevitably, throws at us. Life skillsare not always taught directly but often learned indirectly (8)               experienceand practice.

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people _____ (27) at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of ____ (28) world  for the cost of  a local telephone call. E.mail allows____ (29) to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. ____ (30) saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for _____ (31) – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through “on-line” rather than attend a class.

Exercise 1:

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses  to communicate with customers and workers in many part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education - students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive email or talk their problems through “on line” rather than attend a class.

1  What does the Internet allow people to do?

A. To stay at home and rest.                           B. To work at office.

C. To travel around the world.                       D. To work at home.

2  How is the communication with customers by the Internet?

A. It is cheap.                                                  B. It is very expensive.

C. It is inconvenient.                                       D. It is difficult

1.  What can be send by Email?

A. Documents.                                                B. Information.

C. Data.                                                           D. All are correct.

2.  How long does it take people to do the shopping on the Internet?

A. A lot of time                                              B. A little time

C. Less time                                                    D. More time

3.  According to the passage, which of the following is not given?

A.  Students may send email to their teachers.

B.  Students may receive email from their teachers.

C.  Students may talk their problems to their teachers.

D.  Students may take a test online.

True(T)  False(F)

It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of travelling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call.   E-mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education - students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e-mail or talk their problems through "online" rather than attending a class.

19.The Internet allows communication between businesse and their customers in any part of the world for a cheap cost.

20.Email only allow users to send electronic letters or documents.

21.The Internet is very useful but online shopping takes a lot of time.

22.Students can hand in their assignments to teachers throgh email.

Part IV. Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. Write entertainment information email time-consuming news electronic personal use communicate The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It’s a very fast and convenient way to get (21) ______. People (22) ______ the Internet for many purposes: education, communication,(23) ______ and commerce. The Internet help people (24) _______ with friends or relatives by means of (25) ______ or chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is (26) _____ and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. People sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or (27) _______ junk mail, and (28) ______ information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert

XI. Complete the passage with words from the box.

      The term “Life Skills” (1)                         to the skills you need to make the most outof life. Life skills are usually associated with managing and living a better quality of life.They help us to accomplish our (2)          and live to our full potential. Any skillthat is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. Different life skills will be more or(3)                      relevant at different times in your life, for example:

s  When at school or university, you’ll need (4)                                    skills.

s  When you have a job, leadership and presentation skills may be useful, along with a whole host of other skills.

s  There will be times throughout your life when you’ll need (5)                      resolution, stress management and problem solving skills too.

      However, perhaps the (6)                          important life skill is the ability and willingnessto learn. By learning new skills we increase our understanding of the world around us and equip ourselves with the tools we need to live a more productive and fulfilling life, findingways to cope (7)                           the challenges that life, inevitably, throws at us. Life skillsare not always taught directly but often learned indirectly (8)              experienceand practice.