6. The explorer was Christopher Columbus and he discovered America.
 The explorer .................................................................................................................................................................................  
7. In spite of his good learning condition, he doesn't study well.
 Although .........................................................................................................................................................................................  .
8. He didn’t marry until he was 40 years old.
 Not ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
9. Mary doesn't speak English so well as Jane.
 Jane   ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
10. She hardly did this exercise.
 Hardly………….. ....................................................................................................................................................................  

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that  it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 
Part 1.
1. I didn't have enough money, so I didn't buy that laptop.
 If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
2. "I must study hard for my next examination"
 She said ........................................................................................................................................................................................  .
3. They won't let you go in the house.
 You ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
4. All the people were at the meeting didn’t say anything to him
 Noone …….. ................................................................................................................................................................................
5. It is no use phoning him. He won’t listen to you 
 There..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Question VIII. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F  for each paragraph from 1 - 5 of the article. Write them in the numbered blanks.

A. An easy life

B. Less money; less waste

C. Home’s like people

D. Not all good news

E. Starting to take control

F. Everything under control

INTELLIGENT HOUSING

1

  Have you ever thought about how your body works? Everyday, you make your body do lots of different actions, such as when you walk, talk, or dance. But at the same time, your body automatically does many other things that are essential for everyday life. For instance, when you blink or yawn or breathe, you don’t have to think about what you doing; your body simply carries out these task for you. You might think this is strange, but the latest houses are like this, too.

2

Now, thanks to the work of some far- sighted architects and designers, houses have become “more intelligent”. It isn’t quite true to say that houses are starting to think for themselves, but some modern homes are now using sophisticated technology to control many of the routine jobs that up to now have always been our responsibility.

3

For years, architects and builders have been trying to find ways to make houses more economical and comfortable to live in, as well as trying to reduce the amount of damage that houses do to the environment. “Intelligent” houses seem to be the ideal solution. Clever use of building materials and techniques has brought us houses that are easier and cheaper to keep warm than traditional housing. Modern water systems, together with the recycling of washing water from bathrooms and kitchens, means that “intelligent” houses use 30% less water than convetional homes.

4

“Intelligent” homes might look a little unusual from the outside. This is because the builders use a lot of glass and wood to make the walls. Some of the houses even have a grass roof because it is kinder to the atmosphere! But, inside, they are comfortable and bright. The technology, which is similar to that of your TV remote control, makes sure of this. There are always enough lights on in every room and the windows close when it starts to rain. The water is always at the correct temperature whenever you want to have a shower and the house doesn’t allow you to use more water than you need. You can even watch TV in every room, or use the close- circuit cameras to see what’s happening in the garden.

5

Until recently, we have always had to think about everything we want our houses to do. If we have wanted it to be warmer or cooler, lighter or darker, we had to turn the heating or lighting on or off. However, for some families already live in “intelligent” houses, daily life has changed in many ways. They don’t worry about turning off the light or locking the door before they go out. The house does all this for them. Families in “intelligent” houses don’t have to do as much work to keep their home clean and comfortable- and the hi-tech kitchen means it isn’t difficult to prepare family meals.

A NOBLE GIFT

  One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statute of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statute, which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, a statute which was 151 feet tall, had been erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statute had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their home in America.

1. The Statute of Liberty.............

A. is the most famous monument in the world.

B. was designed and constructed by the American sculptors.

C. is located in the centre of New York.

D. is among the most famous monuments in the world.

2. The Statute of Liberty.............

A. was sent to America in 1884.

B. was sent to America in 1885. C. was sent to America in 1886.

D. was never sent to America. 

3. The Statute of Liberty.............

A. was sold to the USA by the French people.

B. was given to the American people as a present by the French people.

C. was presented to the USA in the 18th century by the people of France.

D. was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French sculptors

4. The Statute of Liberty was first erected.............

A. in New York.

B. on an island at the entrance of  New York Harbour.

C. in Paris

D. in Eiffel Tower .

5. The Statute of Liberty was made of.............

A. copper.

B. copper with metal framework. C. concrete.

D. concrete with metal framework.

Question VIII: Read the passage; Then choose the best answers.

... Smith did not explain the large ...1... he had shown in Magnan but sat thinking ...2... some minutes and then began to talk ...3... something else. About ten that evening I met Smith and he asked me up to his room ...4... coffee.  ...5... room looked nice with comfortable chairs. We talked a little and then he ...6... me his story.

" A long time ...7... I was young artist and came to France where I was traveling from place to place making sketches. One day, I met two French artists ...8... were also moving from place to place making sketches and I joined them. We were as happy ...9... we were or as poor as we were happy, as you like it."

"Claude and Carl-these are the names of those boys-were always in good spirits and laughed at poverty. We were very poor. We lived ...10... the money which we got from time to time for our sketches...."

1 A. interest B. to interest C. interested D. interesting

2 A. at B. of C. for D. up

3 A. in B. about C. for D. as

4 A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. drank

5 A. Þ B. ¢ C. An D.  The

6 A. told B. said C. spoke D. asked

7 A. next B. up C. ago D. before

8 A. why B. whom C. whose D. who

9 A. as B. more C. than D. less

10 A. about B. in C. against D. on