Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (41) _______, exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exam at all. They say the exams (42) _______ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (43) _______ in studying.

    There are (44) _______ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (45) _______ student' knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

                        (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

41. A. Although                       B. However                 C. Therefore                D. Moreover

42. A. which                B. when                       C. who                         D. where

43. A. nervous             B. bored                       C. friendly                   D. interested

44. A. some                 B. another                    C. each                                    D. every

Read the clues. Click on the letters to spell the jobs.

A person who takes pictures with a camera: _______________________

A person who travels to space: _______________________

A person who makes statues of people or things: _______________________

A person who keeps and checks financial accounts: _____________________

A person who people visit when they feel sick: _______________________

A person who appears in movies, TV shows, or plays: ____________________

A person who treats sick or injured animals: _______________________

A person who looks after passengers on a plane: _______________________

A person who stops crime: _______________________

Exercise 2. Read the text and fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in capitals.

Next Top Model

One programme that has been very popular on television in a lot of (1) ______________ (DIFFER) countries is Next Top Model. In the programme they ask girls to apply to be a model and thousands do. The judges then make a (2) ______________ (CHOOSE) from these thousands, usually selecting about thirty grils who are tall and (3) ______________ (ATTRACT) and from these they choose about twelve to actually be on the show.They make about ten programmes showing the girls as they are taught how to model. They have to have pictures taken and learn how to walk (4) ______________ (PROPER) odwn a catalk and put on their make-up and so on. The girls all live together so normally it is very (5) ______________ (COMPETE). The judges are usuallly an ex-model together with some people who work I fashion like a (6) ______________ (PHOTOGRAPH) or a model agent. Every week they choose one (7) ______________ (LUCK) model to send home. AT the end the people watching get to vote for their (8) ______________ (FAVOUR) model. It shows that modeling is a lot (9) ______________ (HARD) than many people think, but the girls don’t have to be glamorous as long as they have a very individual look. However, the model who is (10) ______________ (FINAL) chosen doens;t always become successful.

It is people who are of voting age who make up the _____________  of a country.

A. ballot papers

B. electorate

C. constituency

D. electors

Read the passage and answer the question

Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better. It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons. Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks. The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

 On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

Question: What should you do while the guests are having their evening meal?

A. Sit down with the guests to show your politeness.

B. Stand beside the guests without doing anything.

C. Sit down with the guests and have a good time.

D. Only serve the guests with the food.

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 2:

A. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

B. society should help homeless people find a place to live.

C. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

D. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 3:

A. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

B. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

C. volunteers should provide food to the homeless.

D. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 5:

A. volunteers play an important role in supporting and helping the homeless have a better life

B. organizations should invite donations from the public.

C. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives

D. If the homeless people get a better life, they will contribute to the society