Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks from 46 to 50 .
What make a good souvenir?
On my desk at home, I have a collection of souvenirs; objects that remind me of places I’ve visited and important events in my life. These objects include a model boat that I saw being carved from a piece of wood on a Caribbean island, a piece of lava that emerged hot from a volcano in the year I was born, and a shell (46) _____ on my favourite childhood beach.
Unlike everything else, from which memory and detail fades, it is as if the longer you hold on to certain objects, the (47) ________ their associations with the past become, and the sharper the recollections that gather around them. They are, (48) ________, real souvenirs, encapsulations not only of the place, but of your time in the place. But these days, the term “real souvenirs” sounds like a contradiction in terms, and this is because the objects sold to tourists as souvenirs are often cheap mass-produced imports that have nothing to do with the place at all.
It’s often the (49) _____ that the best souvenirs, like my shell, are found rather than purchased, but browsing for souvenirs can also be a fun holiday activity. But if you are buying souvenirs on holiday this summer, make sure they (50) ________ the reality test. A good souvenir is not just made in the area where it is bought, it also says something about the culture of that area. It is something made by local people using sustainable local materials, and because you are effectively supporting the local economy, it shouldn’t come too cheap, either.
(50)




A.pass
B.win
C.take
D.beat

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
CHESS
Chess, often (41)______ to as the Royal Game, is the oldest of all board games which do not contain an element of chance.
The origins of chess are uncertain, (42)______ there are a number of legends regarding its invention. One story says that it was King Solomon who invented chess, another that it was the Greek god Hermes, and yet another that the Chinese mandarin Han-Sing was responsible for its creation. In fact, chess almost certainly originated in India in the sixth or seventh century AD. The game’s popularity then spread quickly through Persia (now known as Iran) and from there came to Europe. The first documented reference to chess in literature is in a Persian romance which was written about 600 AD.
It is (43)_______ the word ‘chess’ comes from ‘shah’, the Persian word for ‘king’ and that ‘checkmate’, the game’s winning (44)_______, comes from the phrase ‘shah mat’, (45)______ ‘the king is dead’.
The rules and pieces used in the game have undergone changes over the centuries. Modem chess owes much to the Spaniard Lopez de Segura, who in 1561 wrote the first book on how to play the game. In it, he introduced the concept of ‘castling’, which had not been part of the game until then.
(44)




A.place
B.stand
C.go
D.move

Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank from 36 to 40 .
Child workers, some as young as 10, have been found working in a textile factory in conditions described as close to slavery to produce clothes that appear destined for one of the major high street retailers.
The discovery of these children working in appalling conditions in the Shahpur Jat area of Delhi has renewed concerns about the (36)______ by some large retail chains of their garment production to India, recognised (37)______ the United Nations as one of the world’s hotspots for child labour. According to one (38)______, over 20 per cent of India's economy is dependent on children, (39)______ comes to a total of 55 million youngsters under 14 working. Consumers in the West should not only be demanding answers from retailers about how their (40)______ are produced but also should be looking into their consciences at how they spend their money and whether cheap prices in the West are worth the suffering caused to so many children.
(38)




A.evaluation
B.investigation
C.calculation
D.estimate

Exercise 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine that would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory work could be (31) ________ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too? For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex It has never been one job it has always been many. A factor robot (32) ________ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot on the other hand, has to do several different (33) ________ of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope (34) ________ all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (35) ________, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs that will operate the machine.
(34)




A.from
B.with
C.by
D.for

Exercise 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in close contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (26) _______ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet (27) _______ your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (28) _______ can be considerable. Everything must be taken into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to spend time on your pet, (29) _______ involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (30) _______ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets such as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more appropriate. People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet suit you and your lifestyle.
(28)




A.upbringing
B.maintenance
C.raising
D.upkeep

Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 16 to 20.
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this world of diversity, (16)______ such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a financially successful life. (17) ______, the cost of education was not so high.
Today’s world is entirely different from the things (18) ______ have just been described. The job market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (19) ______. Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student counseling workshops to guide and help teenagers (20) ______ what course to take. Furthermore, psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.
(18)




A.when
B.that
C.what
D.where

Finish eating first, then you can watch TV.




A.You can watch TV and you have finished eating
B.You can't watch TV if you have finished eating
C.You can't watch TV until you have finished eating
D.Before watching TV, you have eaten

Fill in each numbered space with one suitable word.
I’d like to talk about some of the problems that students face_____ (1) they follow a course of study through the medium of English ______(2) English is not their mother tongue. The problems can be _____(3) into three broad categories: psychological, cultural and linguistic. The first two categories mainly affect those ____(4) come to study in Britain. I’ll comment only briefly on these two categories and then spend most of the time looking at linguistic difficulties apply to everyone. Some of the common psychological problems really involve fear of the unknown: for _____(5) , whether one’s academic studies will be too difficult. Looking at the cultural problems, we can see that some of them are of a very practical nature, e.g. arranging satisfactory accommodation. Others are less easy to define. ____(6) largest category seems to be linguistic. Let’s look at this ______(7) some detail. Most students, in their (8) countries, will have little opportunity to practice using____(9) . When foreign learners first have the opportunity to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often have great _____(10) in understanding.
_____(7)




A.at
B.on
C.in
D.by

Fill in each numbered space with one suitable word.
I’d like to talk about some of the problems that students face_____ (1) they follow a course of study through the medium of English ______(2) English is not their mother tongue. The problems can be _____(3) into three broad categories: psychological, cultural and linguistic. The first two categories mainly affect those ____(4) come to study in Britain. I’ll comment only briefly on these two categories and then spend most of the time looking at linguistic difficulties apply to everyone. Some of the common psychological problems really involve fear of the unknown: for _____(5) , whether one’s academic studies will be too difficult. Looking at the cultural problems, we can see that some of them are of a very practical nature, e.g. arranging satisfactory accommodation. Others are less easy to define. ____(6) largest category seems to be linguistic. Let’s look at this ______(7) some detail. Most students, in their (8) countries, will have little opportunity to practice using____(9) . When foreign learners first have the opportunity to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often have great _____(10) in understanding.
______(2)




A.whether
B.if
C.provided
D.unless

we/ now/ face/ problem/ overpopulation




A.we are now facing with the problem of overpopulation
B.we now face with the problem of overpopulation
C.we are now facing with the problem in overpopulation
D.we are now facing many the problem of overpopulation