IX. Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each questions.
                                     Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.
However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades.
Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.

The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A.programs
B.experts
C.kids
D.problems

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
The suitcase seemed to get  more and more heavy as I carried it upstairs.
A.seemed
B.to get  
C.more and more heavy as
D.carried

Read the text and answer the questions below.
If you plan your visit in October, don’t miss the Harvest Festival. The festival offers a variety of activities for all age groups and interests. Children will enjoy listening to traditional stories and learning folk dances. Adults will enjoy the antique [ancient] show and the crafts fair. Other attractions include a celebration of musical heritage and demonstrations of traditional skills such as candle making, butter churning, and bee keeping. The festival is held at the County Fairgrounds, ten miles outside of town on Highway 64 West. Space is available for you to park your car at the festival at no extra charge. The admission fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children is donated to the Preserve Our History Fund.
Which of the following activities isn’t mentioned in the notice?
 
A.candle making    
B.butter churning and bee keeping        
C.dancing       
D.cooking

A.wool
B.broom
C.foot
D.took

"Although my teacher lives near the school, he travels to work by motorbike.
A.My teacher travels to work by motorbike despite living far from the school.
B.My teacher travels to work by motorbike in spite of living near the school.
C.Living near the school doesn't prevent my teacher from travelling to work by motorbike.
D.B and C

Choose the correct answer to the following questions.
The car plunged into the river. The driver _____________ out but the passengers were drowned.
A.is able to get 
B.could get   
C.was able to get  
D.can get

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
It’s a waste of time asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
A.Peter is too busy that he can’t help anyone.
B.You shouldn’t ask Peter for help as he will refuse.
C.There’s no point asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
D. It takes your time when you ask Peter for help because he is too busy,

If you want to travel in July,  ________ .
A.I’ll advise buying your ticket well in advance.
B.I’ll advise you buying your ticket well in advance.
C.I'll advise buy your ticket well in advance.
D.your ticket will be advised buying well in advance.

Choose one best option to complete each sentence
Education _______ to be the most important element to develop a country.
A.often be considered          
B.can often consider
C.can often considered 
D.can often be considered.

III. Choose the answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
It’s wise to think about choosing a                     before leaving school.
A.business                  
B.career                      
C.living                      
D.profession