I. ListeningIn Russia
1 It’s important _____________ to give an even number of _________________ as a present because Russians only give an even numbers of flowers when people die.
2 ______________ in Red Square, Moscow, is ________________ and you can get a large fine which you have to pay immediately.
3 Russians think it’s very bad manners to put your ______________ on the back of your chair in a restaurant or a _________________.
4 When it snows, Russians always take off their outdoor shoes when they go indoors. They offer ________________ shoes to wear indoors, but you give a very good ____________ if you take your own indoor shoes with you.
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In Japan
1 The Japanese consider talking ______________ or showing anger a very _____________ way to behave. In their culture it’s important to be calm and to control _______________.
2 If you pour your own ______________, they may think you are an alcoholic.
3 ________________ normally stand closer to each other than Japanese people do. Japanese people feel ________________ if a foreigner stands close to them.
4 A Japanese communal bath is not for washing but for __________________, so you should wash ________________ getting into a bath in Japan. Despite of his age, he works very hard. Despite of his age, he works very hard.
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II. Multiple-Choice:
1. Rosa and I _____ up the company fifteen years ago.
a. set b. do c. get d. bring
2. Fairtrade _____ millions of people in the Third World since it was set up.
a. helps b. helped c. have helped d. has helped
3. Sales went up ______ 9%
a. in b. from c. by d. at
4. Inflation remained stable _____ 2.5%.
a. in b. from c. by d. at
5. There was a steady decrease ________ production costs.
a. in b. from c. by d. at
6. Place where babies and young children are looked after:
a. fitness center b. private healthcare
c. creøch d. executive dining room
7. flexible working hours means:
a. fulltime b. part-time
c. flexitime d. all above are correct.
8. Extra money for doing your job well:
a. salary b. pension c. bonus d. all above are correct.
9. Money you get from your company when you retire:
a. salary b. company pension
c. bonus d. all above are correct.
10. I knew they were talking about me ________ they stopped when I entered the room.
a. despite b. so that c. therefore d. because
11. If I had time, I ____________ to the beach with you this weekend.
a. will go b. would go c. would have gone d. will have gone
12. He is learning English ___________ he can study in England.
a. so that b. in order to c. so as to d. so as
13. AIDS is a(n) ____________disease.
a. endanger b. dangerous c. danger d. endangered
14. Whether we go out will depend________ the weather.
a. about b. on c. with d. in
15. She failed the test, ___________she studied hard.
a. as b. although c. despite d. as though
16. He has really worked hard so far, ____________ he?
a. doesn't b. has c. does d. hasn't
17. When I came to visit her last night, she _____ a bath.
a. had b. was having c. has d. is having
18. Their ___________ has lasted for more than 20 years.
a. friends b. friend c. friendship d. friendly
19. She has worked as a secretary __she graduated from college.
a. before b. until c. while d. since
20. English ___________ in many parts of the world.
a. speaks b. is spoken c. was spoken d. is speaking
21. You will have to work hard if you want to ___________.
a. successful b. success c. successfully d. succeed
22. My parents first __each other at the Olympic Games in 1982.
a. had meet b. have met c. meet d. met
23. London is ___________ of England.
a. a capital b. capital c. the capital d. one capital
24. Jim is five centimeters _____ than Tom.
a. taller b. tall c. tallest d. higher
25. He took his seat quietly _____________.
a. in order that not to disturb their conversation
b. so as not to disturb their conversation
c. in order not disturb their conversation
d. so as to disturb their conversation
III. Reading:
For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World, Wide, Web: Three English. Words” was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went on to say: “If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it: learn English.”
In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to do on the Internet
In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to do on the Internet
26. It ______________ to learn to use Internet services.
A. takes a very long time B. takes a few minutes
C. is easy D. is difficult
27. According to the article by Michael Specter, you should _________ to take full advantage of the Internet.
A. learn the names of some websites B. learn English
C. learn to use the Internet services D. learn to type fast
28. Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take ________.
A. a few years B. a few weeks C. a few hours D. a few days
29. If you do not know English very well, you will______ when using the Internet.
A. spend a few days B. feel more comfortable
C. have many difficulties D. be laughed at
30. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. “English and the Internet”
B. “Practising your English on the Internet”
C. “Ways to take full advantage of the Internet”
D. “How to use Internet services
People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sings, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language. The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds. They sing when they want to attract a female bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife. Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of a tree is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them. If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other signs.
31. People sing because ______.
A. they want to tell a story B. they are good at singing
C. they know many songs D. they feel happy
32. What is one of the main reasons why birds sing?
A. They are sad. B. They want to give information.
C. They are in a bad temper.D. They can sing many songs.
33. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs?
A. Male birds B. Female birds
C. Young birds which attract male birds D. Female birds which attract male birds
34. According to the passage, a bird sings ______.
A. to stop sadness B. to tell other birds to come quickly
C. to warn about the approach of people D. to tell strangers to keep away
35. Most birds usually ______ if they cannot sing well.
A. fly in the sky B. find a wife
C. warn other birds to go away D. give information in another way.
IV. Writing:
A. Complete the following sentences:
1. If I had a lot money, I __________________________________________________________________________
2. I like to listen to music because __________________________________________________________________________
3. If My brother were a famous singer, he __________________________________________________________________________
4. I often do exercises because it __________________________________________________________________________
5. My family would be very happy if I __________________________________________________________________________
B. Find mistakes:
6. Peter can play table tennis better more than I can
------------------A------------------------------- B--------- C --------D
7. If I was a good doctor, I would help everyone.
---A---- B-------------------------------- C----- D
8. In spite of Tom had a cold, he went to school.
--------------A------------------- B------------- C-- D
9. Could you give me an information, please?
-----------A ----------B------ C ----------------------D
10. His brother doesn’t run so faster as he does.
-------------------------------A --------B--- C--------------- D
11. How many money did they spend last year?
----------------A ---------B---- C----------------D
