I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer by writing A, B, C or D. (1 point)
LEARNING ENGLISH
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young people, others are teenagers. Many adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most of people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics and English. In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and mathematics and another language, perhaps French, or German or Spanish.
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
1. According to the writer
A. Only adults learn English.
B. No children like learning English.
C. English is useful only to teenagers.
D. English is popular in much of the world.
2. Many people learn English by
A. Watching videos only.
B. Working hard on their lessons.
C. Talking with the film stars.
D. Hearing the language in the office.
3. Many boys and girls learn English because
A. English can give them a job.
B. It is included in their study courses.
C. Their parents make them.
D. They have to study their own language.
4. In America and Australia, many school children study
A. English as a foreign language.
B. English and mathematics only.
C. Such foreign languages as French, German and Spanish.
D. Their own language and no foreign language.
5. Many adults learn English because
A. It helps them in their work.
B. They want to go abroad.
C. Most of their books are in English.
D. Their work is useful.
A. keep B. follow C. go D. catch
III. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.
When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1) taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) and without many stops, especially on Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6) the bus you want. You can take a taxi, but it is (7) expensive than the underground or a bus. On the underground, you find good maps that (8) you the names of the stations and show you (9) to get to them, so (10) it is easy to find your way.
1. A. by B. in C. at D. on
2. A. but B. because C. when D. so
3. A. few B. a lot C. many D. some
4. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest
5. A. so B. like C. than D. as
6. A. find B. to find C. finding D. found
7. A. less B. more C. most D. much
8. A. tell B. told C. tells D. telling
9. A. who B. what C. when D. how
10. A. how B. that C. when D. where
Question V: Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.
When you are in Singapore, you can go around (1) ........................................... taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) ................... it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) ....................... buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) ........................................ and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) .................... taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6) ...................... the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (7) ..................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find your way.
1. A. at B. in C. by
2. A. but B. because C. when
3. A. many B. a lot C. few
4. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker
5. A. so B. like C. than
6. A. to find B. find C. finding
7. A. less B. more C. most
2. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.
When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1) .................. taxi , by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) ................... it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) ................. buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road quicky and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker than taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (4) ...................... the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (5) ..................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find your way.
1. A. at B. in C. by D. to
2. A. but B. because C. when D. so
3. A. many B. a lot C. any D. much
4. A. to find B. find C. finding D. found
5. A. less B. as C. most D. more
IV. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap. When you are in Singapore, you can go about (25) .................... taxi , by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (26) ................... it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (27) ............. buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (28) ...................... and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (29) ............. taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (30) ............ the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (31) ..................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how ( 32) ……… to them, so that it is easy to find your way. 25. A. at B. in C. by 26. A. but B. because C. when 27. A. many B. a lot C. few 28. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker 29. A. so B. like C. than 30. A. to find B. find C. finding 31. A. less B. more C. most 32. to get B. get C. getting
V. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.
When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1)..................... taxi , by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) .................. it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) .............. buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) ............................. and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) .................... taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6) ................... the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (7) ................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you( 8) ………… to get to them, so that it is easy to find your way.
1. A. at B. in C. by D. on
2. A. but B. because C. when D. so
3. A. many B. a lot C. few D. some
4. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest
5. A. so B. like C. than D. as
6. A. to find B. find C. finding D. found
7. A. less B. more C. most D. much
8. A. who B. what C. when D. how
I. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for (1.0 point)
Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1) .................... with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2) .................... people give thanks to the harvest. Most families have a large dinner with roast turkey. (3) .................... Independence Day and Thanksgiving are national (4) ....................
1. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated
2. A. where B. when C. which D. in which
3. A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor
4. A. chances B. months C. holidays D. times
II. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for
each of the gap.
When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1)__________ taxi, by bus, or by
underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) __________ it is fast, easy and
cheap. There are (3)__________ buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive
along the road (4) and without many stops, especially on Monday morning. The
underground is therefore usually quicker (5)__________ taxis or buses. If you do not
know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6)__________ the bus you want. You can take
a taxi, but it is (7)__________ expensive than the underground or a bus. On the
underground, you find good maps that (8)__________ you the names of the stations and
show you (9)__________ to get to them, so (10)__________ it is easy to find your way.
1. A. by B. in C. at D. on
2. A. but B. because C. when D. so
3. A. few B. a lot C. many D. some
4. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest
5. A. so B. like C. than D. as
6. A. find B. to find C. finding D. found
7. A. less B. more C. most D. much
8. A. tell B. told C. tells D. telling
9. A. who B. what C. when D. how
10. A. how B. that C. when D. where
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Staying safe on foot and bike
Look out for yourself and your friends when out on foot and bike. Choose the safest routes you can like quieter, slower roads, with pavements if you’re walking or (17) ________ if you’re going by bike.
It’s easy to get distracted by your phone or by friends, but you need to be alert to traffic. Put your phone away and take your earphones (18)________ when crossing the road. Don’t trust that drivers will spot you and be able to stop in time – many drivers go too fast and don’t (19) ________ enough attention, (20)________ anything you can do to protect yourself is a good thing.
17. a. zebra crossings b. cycle paths c. footpaths d. bumpy roads
18. a. off b. over c. out d. down
19. a. pay b. make c. turn d. take
20. a. but b. so c. though d. because
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
For hundreds of years, one remote hill in the middle of England has hosted one of the weirdest festivals in the world. It’s the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival. The event is held every year at the end of May, with over 15,000 participants and spectators from all over the world joining each year.
The rules are simple. A large wheel of cheese is rolled down the hill, and participants chase after it. The first runner to make it to the bottom of the hill is the winner. The winner of the race is allowed to keep the cheese as a prize.
Cooper’s Hill is only 200 meters long, but it is very steep. As a result, racers do not run down the hill; instead, they usually fall down the hill head over heels. This has led to a lot of accidents. For this reason, the event was officially canceled in 2010. Outraged fans have continued the event unofficially since then.
21. What is the passage mainly about?
a. Different food festivals around the world
b. An unusual and dangerous festival in England
c. Tips for winning the race in the Cheese Rolling Festival
d. The history of the Cheese Rolling Festival
22. The word ‘outraged’ in the last sentence is closest in meaning to _______.
a. upset b. pleasant c. keen d. big
23. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
a. All the runners in the race are from England.
b. The race is dangerous because the hill is very long.
c. Most participants cannot stay on their feet while they run down the hill.
d. The winner is the first person to catch the cheese.