CLOZE TEST 1

I/ Although I have a car, I prefer to travel by train, especially if I have to make a long journey. Through the
(1) by train, I can relax, drink a coffee, read a (2) or just look out of the window.
Sometimes (3) movement of the train keeps me asleep, something (4) couldnt
do while driving a car. The trouble (5) that I have to wait in cold station, and
(6) always get angry when I have to waste my time (7) for a taxi or a bus at the
(8) or end of my journey.

II/ KEEPING FIT
Bodies are made to move! They are not designed for sitting around in front of the TV or reading
magazines. Keeping fit doesnt (1) that you have to be a super-athlete, and even a
(2) exercise can you a lot of fun. When you're fit and healthy, you'll look better and feel better,
you'll (3) more energy and self-confidence.
Every time you move you (4) exercising, The human body is designed to bend, stretch,
run, jump and climb, The (5) it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of
(6) , exercise is fun. It's (7) your body likes doing most: keeping on the move.
Physical exercise is not only good (8) your body. People who take regular exercise are
usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (9) people who sit around all day. Try an
experiment! Next time, when you are (10) a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the
park. See how (11) better you feel after an hour.
A sense of achievement is (12) benefit of exercise. People feel good (13)
themselves when they know they have improved (14) fitness. People who exercise regularly
will (15) that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have a go - you'll soon see and
feel the benefits.

III/ HOW TV WAS INVENTED
TV owns its origins to many inventors. But it was the single minded determination of an amateur
inventor, Joln Logie Baird, that led (1) the first live TV broadcast.
Born in Scotland in 1888 and educated in Glasgow, Joln Logie Baird earned a living (2) e spent
most of (4) spare time working on his ideas in his tiny work-shop without (5)
commercial support. He (6) to use his (7) earnings to continue his research. In
1924, Baird successfully transmitted the general outline of a figure over more (8) 3 meters. He
continued to experiment and (9) October 25, 1925, he transmitted a recognizable image of a
doll. He ran (10) to the office on the ground floor and persuaded one of the office boys to
come upstairs. (11) boy became the first living image transmitted by television. Overnight,
Baird became famous and the money (12) he needed to continue his research was at
(13) made available. In 1927, he made a transmission from London to Glasgow and in 1928, he
made (14) from London to New York. He continued experimenting (15) spent
his last years exploring the possibility of color TV.