Ex 18.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, there will always be crowds and always be people around. Therefore, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most by certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Living in a big city is fun and exciting.
B. It is good to avoid living in big cities.
C. People who live in big cities are often healthier.
D. Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages.
Question 32. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives .
A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis D. greater chances of being unemployed
Question 33. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money D. cost a lot of money
Question 34. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for….........
A. crime B. rich people
C. people who hate driving in traffic D. people who prefer a busy life
Question 35. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Pollution causes health problems. B. Cities are always crowded.
C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city. D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “disadvantages” in the context of the passage?
A. benefits B. drawbacks C. difficulties D. limitations
Ex 19. Four phrases/ sentences have been removed the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 4.
Spending time with family is important for building strong relationships and creating happy memories. One of the best ways to do this is through enjoyable leisure activities. First, you can plan activities that everyone enjoys, (1) . Outdoor activities are also great for family bonding. Try going for a walk in the park, having a picnic, or even camping for the weekend.
(2) . Not only is it fun, but it’s also a great way to stay active and enjoy nature together. Additionally, cooking or baking as a family can be both fun and rewarding. (3) . Finally, remember to (4) . Spending time together strengthens your connection and creates lasting memories.
A. It keeps everyone involved and helps create delicious meals to share
B. such as playing board games or watching a favorite movie together
C. This helps everyone stay active and energized
D. schedule family time regularly
Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3……….. Question 4 ………..
BCAD
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Ex 20.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you hope (1) . It's no wonder that many young people worry about letting down their parents, their peers and themselves.
(2) . Physical exercise is a good release for stress because it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have to get enough sleep (3) .
Another way to avoid stress is to manage your time effectively. (4) . Know your limits and try not to take on top much. Finally, if it all gets beyond your control, don't panic or get hysterical. Find the time to sit down quietly and breathe deeply for ten to twenty minutes. Do this regularly, and it will help you calm down and put things into perspective.
A. to avoid stress and to stay healthy
B. There are some ways to deal with stress
C. It is better to do a few tasks really well, than lots of tasks badly.
D. to have a chance in the job market afterwards
Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3……….. Question 4 ………..
DBAC
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Ex 21.
Few Americans live in the areas of wild and beautiful scenery, (1)_ . We often see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas in the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other Midwestern states, there are very large fields of corn or wheat with great distances between towns. Not many people choose to live outside cities and towns (2)_ . (3)_ and it takes rural people a very long time to get there. However, many people choose to live in the countryside because of its safe, clean, and attractive environment. (4) .
A. But their children often move to a town or city when they grow up
B. like the Western states of Montana and Colorado
C. Shops, post offices, hospitals, schools, etc. may be further away
D. because they think life there is harder.
Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3……….. Question 4 ………..
Ex 18.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, there will always be crowds and always be people around. Therefore, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most by certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Living in a big city is fun and exciting.
B. It is good to avoid living in big cities.
C. People who live in big cities are often healthier.
D. Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages.
Question 32. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives .
A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis D. greater chances of being unemployed
Question 33. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money
C. you must work hard to earn money D. cost a lot of money
Question 34. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for….........
A. crime B. rich people
C. people who hate driving in traffic D. people who prefer a busy life
Question 35. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Pollution causes health problems. B. Cities are always crowded.
C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city. D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “disadvantages” in the context of the passage?
A. benefits B. drawbacks C. difficulties D. limitations
Ex 19. Four phrases/ sentences have been removed the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 4.
Spending time with family is important for building strong relationships and creating happy memories. One of the best ways to do this is through enjoyable leisure activities. First, you can plan activities that everyone enjoys, (1) . Outdoor activities are also great for family bonding. Try going for a walk in the park, having a picnic, or even camping for the weekend.
(2) . Not only is it fun, but it’s also a great way to stay active and enjoy nature together. Additionally, cooking or baking as a family can be both fun and rewarding. (3) . Finally, remember to (4) . Spending time together strengthens your connection and creates lasting memories.
A. It keeps everyone involved and helps create delicious meals to share
B. such as playing board games or watching a favorite movie together
C. This helps everyone stay active and energized
D. schedule family time regularly
Question 1 ……B….. Question 2 ……C….. Question 3……A….. Question 4 ……D…..
Ex 20.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you hope (1) . It's no wonder that many young people worry about letting down their parents, their peers and themselves.
(2) . Physical exercise is a good release for stress because it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have to get enough sleep (3) .
Another way to avoid stress is to manage your time effectively. (4) . Know your limits and try not to take on top much. Finally, if it all gets beyond your control, don't panic or get hysterical. Find the time to sit down quietly and breathe deeply for ten to twenty minutes. Do this regularly, and it will help you calm down and put things into perspective.
A. to avoid stress and to stay healthy
B. There are some ways to deal with stress
C. It is better to do a few tasks really well, than lots of tasks badly.
D. to have a chance in the job market afterwards
Question 1 ……D….. Question 2 ……B….. Question 3…A…….. Question 4 ……C…..
DBAC
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Ex 21.
Few Americans live in the areas of wild and beautiful scenery, (1)_ . We often see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas in the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other Midwestern states, there are very large fields of corn or wheat with great distances between towns. Not many people choose to live outside cities and towns (2)_ . (3)_ and it takes rural people a very long time to get there. However, many people choose to live in the countryside because of its safe, clean, and attractive environment. (4) .
A. But their children often move to a town or city when they grow up
B. like the Western states of Montana and Colorado
C. Shops, post offices, hospitals, schools, etc. may be further away
D. because they think life there is harder.
Question 1 …B…….. Question 2 ……D….. Question 3………C.. Question 4 ……A…..