III. READING 1. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap. Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world (1) ______ an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and had a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (2) ______. It has increased the reliability of sending (3) ______ to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (4) ______ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (5) ______ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. 1. A. is B. was C. were D. are 2. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways 3. A. signs B. codes C. messages D. pictures 4. A. on B. out C. for D. in 5. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic
2. Read the passage and then choose the best answer. Giving positive nonverbal messages can improve your relationship with your child and develop emotional connections in your family. Most children love being hugged and kissed, for example. This warm and caring body language sends the nonverbal message that you want to be close to your child. Some children with special needs – for example, children with autism and sensory sensitivities – might find body contact difficult. Matching your verbal and nonverbal communication makes your words more effective. For example, a teacher might explain a maths problem using her hands to show size and shape. But when verbal and nonverbal messages don’t match, your child might believe the nonverbal – after all, what you see is what you get. Your child learns a lot about nonverbal communication by watching you. For example, if you approach new people in a relaxed way, your child is more likely to do the same. 1. A hug or a kiss sends the message that ______ A. I want to be loved B. I want to be emotional C. I want to be near D. I don’t want to join 2. Children with autism and sensory sensitivities find it hard to _______ A. love B. communicate C. contact physically D. laugh 3. _______ makes words more effective. A. Using positive actions and body language B. Combining verbal and nonverbal communication C. Explaining a problem using body language.
D. Using hands 4. The best way for children to learn nonverbal messages is through ______ A. observation C. communication B. hearing D. skills
3. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap: The Internet was born (1) ______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network to other satellite networks in order to (2) ______ information. Soon, scientific and educational institutions as well as research departments became interested (3) ______ linking up, and, before long, the Internet had expanded into an international information and communication network. The Internet now spreads all the (4) ______ in the world. You can be connected to the Internet directly through your own computer or you can hook up to (5) ______ access system which allows you to use some of the Internet’s services. 1. A. what B. where C. when D. who 2. A. exchange B. exchanges C. to exchange D. exchanging 3. A. on B. in C. of D. with 4. A. country B. city C. cities D. countries 5. A. a B. an C. the D. x.
4. Read the text and choose the right answers to the questions Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend, Paul Allen. However, he later said, “I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. Now, he is running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world. 1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer? A. during his teenage years. B. when he went to university. C. when he was a nursery school. D. when he played video games in a computer lab. 2. What did he study at Harvard University? A. computer science B. business C. Math D. law 3. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means A. finishing school B. leaving school C. coming to school D. going to school 4. Why did he drop out of Harvard? A. Because he was ill. B. Because he wanted to study at another university. C. Because he wanted to start a software company. D. Because he was bored with studying. 5. What is the purpose of the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation? A. To do charity B. To produce computer software. C. To improve health care, reduce poverty and promote education. D. To entertain