T liu c hiu ( with Answers) T gi (d 4 t) : guess , made , give , stopped, on ,third , two , first ,other , with , lived , a , the

e , send War of Words A king sent .....1.....message to......2.... ruler of a neighbouring country The message read: ".....3..... me a blue diamond as large as a pigeon's egg or else..." The king on getting the message wrote back: "We don't have such a diamond and if we had..." The first king got very angry and declared war .....4....his neighbour. The fighting went on for several months till a ....5....king arranged a meeting between the ....6....warring rulers. So they met and the .......7......king said to the.......8.....: "What did you mean when you said, 'Send me a blue diamond as large as a pigeon's egg or else...'?" "Why," he replied, "I meant a blue diamond as large as a pigeon's egg or else... some other diamond. I love diamonds. But what did you mean when you said, 'We don't have such a diamond and if we had-'?" "It is easy to.....9.... my meaning," said the other man. "What I wanted to say was, if we had such a diamond we would have gladly sent it to you." The Kings pledged to write more clearly in future communications and embraced and ......10......peace. Answer: 1 a 2 the 3 send 4 on 5 third 6 two 7 first 8 other 9 guess 10 made // give ,stopped ,with , lived --------------------------T gi : Definitely , distant , for, just , to , through , huge , prosperous , complained , unnecessary A wise servant Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a ......1......country. One day, he went for a trip to some ......2......areas of his country. When he was back to his palace, he ........3.......that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he went ......4....such a long trip, and the road that he went ......5.....was very rough and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. .......6......, this would need thousands of cows skin, and would cost a.....7..... amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, Why do you have to spend that....8...... amount of money? Why dont you .....9......cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet? The king was surprised, but he later agreed.....10..... his suggestion, to make a shoe for himself. Answer: 1 prosperous 2 distant 3 complained 4 for 5 through 6 Definitely 7 huge 8 unnecessary 9 just 10 to --------------------------in t gi thch hp vo ch trng : whether , under , remain , to , to , just , acutely , that , made , proud of , Sleepless Night There was an old man who was intensely .......1.......two things his long, white beard .......2......reached down to his chest, and his ability to sleep the moment his head touched the pillow. One day, his 3-year-old grandson asked him how he arranged his beard when he slept: did it go under the blanket or did it.........3........ above it? The old man had never paid attention ......4.....this detail, and he confessed he didnt remember ......5.....his beard remained above or went under the blanket. He promised to find out. It was very cold that night. The old man got into bed and pulled the blanket over himself. Then he suddenly remembered his grandsons question. He became ......6....conscious that his beard was under the blanket. He lifted it from ......7.....the blanket, and placed it above it. This ........8......him feel that something was not quite right. So he tucked the beard under the blanket again. But he soon felt it would be better if it were out. In and out went the beard; first under the blanket, then above it, then under once again. The old man spent a sleepless night.

The next morning the first thing he did was cut his beard to chin level, .....9......the great joy of his daughter who, for several months, had been urging him to do .....10......that. Answer: 1 proud of 2 that 3 remain 4 to 5 whether 6 acutely 7 under 8 made 9 to 10 just --------------------in t gi thch hp vo ch trng : Meanwhile , where , aware , Spare , door , with , usual , Suddenly , Whenever , sight , Change of Mind There was a sickly young girl who always seemed to be at deaths.......1...... Her neighbour was a widow, bent ........2....age. ......3......she caught ......4......of the girl she would shake her head sadly and say: Oh God, why do you torment that poor child.......if you want a life (mng ngi) take this old woman! One evening a bull in the village, put its head into a large black pot to get at some grain at the bottom, and then couldnt get its head out. Frightened and confused, it ran hither and thither, unable to see .......5.....it was going because its eyes were covered by the pot. ..........6......, the old woman we mentioned, was visiting her neighbour. She came out and as .......7......began shaking her head and saying that if God wanted a life he should take hers. .......8.......she became........9...... that a powerfully-built beast, apparently headless, was rushing at her. Yama has come for me! she thought and was filled with terror. Mercy, my Lord, mercy! she screeched, falling to her knees in front of the advancing bull. ......10.......me. Theres a sickly girl next door. Take her instead! Answer: 1 door 2 with 3 Whenever 4 sight 5 where 6 Meanwhile 7 usual 8 Suddenly 9 aware 10 Spare

-------------------------Mothers love in quake When the rescuers found her, she was already dead, crushed by the collapsed house. Through all the debris, people can see her posture : both knees down, upper body forward with hands holding her body, like praying to the heaven. The rescuer pushed his hand in through the crevices to confirm her death. He again shouted and knocked the loose bricks with his tool, no response from inside. The rescue team moved on to the next collapsed building. The team leader must feel the strange posture of the dead lady. He went back, checked again and shouted to his team: Come back, there is a baby alive under her body! After a hard try, they carefully cleared the debris around the dead woman. Lied under her body was her wellwrapped baby, about three or four month old. Because of her mothers protection, he was not hurt at all. He was still sleeping when he was taken out. His quiet sleeping face really calmed people nearby. The doctor came over to perform the routine check and found out a cell phone tucked under his blanket. He took a look of the screen, an already written message is there: my loving baby, if you can survive, please remember I always love you. Even the Doctor, who is so used to seeing life and death, cried. The cell phone was passed along, and everybody reading the message cried. 1.What is the best title for this passage? A. A mothers love B.survival of a baby C.Mothers love in quake D.A baby is saved 2.The word posture means ................. in Vietnamese. A.c ch B.hnh dng C.t th D.v tr

3.Where did they find the baby ? A.in the first collapsed building B.outside the second collapsed building C.inside the second collapsed building D.in the mothers hands 4.From the massage we can see ....................... A.the mothers love B.the mothers hope C.the mothers belief D.the mothers bravery -------------------------B Light travels at a speed which is about a million times faster than the speed of sound, In one second, light travels about 300,000 km, but sound travels only 344 m. You can get some idea of this difference by watching the start of a race. If you stand some distance away from the starter, you can see smoke come from his gun before the sound reaches your ears. This great speed of light produces some strange facts. Sunlight takes about 8 minutes to reach us. If you look at the light of the moon tonight, remember that the light rays left the moon 1.3 seconds before they reached you. The nearest star is so far away that the light which you can see from it tonight started to travel towards you 4 years ago at a speed of nearly 20 million km per minute. In some cases, the light from one of tonights stars started on its journey to you before you were born. Thus, if we want to be honest, we cannot say, "The stars are shining tonight." We have to say, "The stars look pretty. They were shining four years ago but their light has only just reached the earth." 1. If you stand 200 meters away from a man who is firing a gun to start a race, you will find out that__ A. you can hear the sound of the gun before you see the smoke B. sound does not travel as fast as light C. the sound of the gun will reach you before the race begins D. the sound travels about a million times faster than the smoke 2. It is obvious that sunlight than the light of the moon. A. has to travel a greater distance B. moves less quickly C. travels much more quickly D. less powerful 3. The scientific way of saying "The stars are shining tonight" should be__ A. the stars have been shining all the time B. the stars seen tonight will be shining four years later C. the stars were shining long ago but are seen tonight D. the starlight seen today could be seen four years ago 4. The distance between the moon and the earth is kilometers. A. less than 380,000 B. just 380,000 C. as long as 380,000 D. more than 380,000 1B 2A 3C 4D -----------------------C Milan, the second largest city of Italy, has won an undesirable world record. Of the 54 big cities studied by the World Health Organization and the United Nations, Milan is considered to have the worst air pollution. According to these two 10 year studies, the level of air pollution in Milan is twice as high as the levels in Paris and Beijing and three times those in Tokyo and London, and four times that in New York. The reason for Milan's bad pollution, to some experts, is that the city lies in a valley that holds back the poisonous gases. Though Milan has taken some measures to lower the level of pollution, the situation is still worrying. People joke to each other, "If you are traveling to Milan, be sure to bring your gas mask." In order to reduce the use of private cars, in 1979, the government in Milan began an interesting experiment: passengers in the city buses did not have to pay for their tickets. 1. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. Milan's air is considered to be worst polluted in Europe. B. Experts think that the air in Milan is badly polluted. C. The reason for the air pollution in Milan. D. Measures have been taken by Milan to reduce the air pollution. 2. Which of the following cities keeps the lowest level of air pollution? A. London. B. Tokyo. C. New York. D. Paris. 3. Why is the air pollution in Milan so serious? A. Because too many cars are being driven in the city every day. B. Because the city lies in a place where there are some mountains near it. C. Because Milan has taken some measures to encourage people to buy private cars. D. Because the city lies in a place where it is difficult for polluted air to move away. 4.According to the text, Which of the following is TRUE? A. Milan has taken some measures and the air pollution is being reduced. B. Milan has taken some action, but the air pollution is still troublesome. C. Milan has made no effort so far to lower the level of pollution. D. Milan has taken every step to reduce the air pollution. 1A 2C 3D 4B --------------------D During the 19th century scientists found that when certain parts of the brain of a man were injured, he would lose the power to do something. And so people thought that each part of the brain did a different job. But modern research has found out that this is not so, for it is not easy to say exactly what each part of the brain does. In the past fifty years, there has been a great increase in the amount of research done on the brain. Chemists and biologists have discovered that the way the brain works is not so simple as people in general may think. Chemists tell us that 1,000,000 chemical changes take place in the brain every second. Some recent researches also suggest that we can remember everything that happens to us. We may not be able to recall the things we've heard and seen, but it is still kept there in the storehouse of the mind. Earlier scientists thought that the power of one's brain got weaker and weaker as one grew older. But it is now thought that it is not true. As long as the brain is given plenty of exercise it keeps its power. It has been proved that an old person who has always been active in the mind has a quicker mind than a young man who has done some physical work without using much of the brain. The more work we give our brains, the more work they are able to do. 1. At present, the scientists have found out that __. A. a certain part of a marls brain does a certain job B. if a man's brain is injured, he can't do anything C. it's difficult to conclude what each part of a mans brain does D. the brain is more powerful than any other part of a mans body 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Few researches have been done on the brain in the past fifty years. B. Most people think that the way the brain works is simple. C. 1,000,000 chemical changes take place in the brain every other second. D. We cant recall all that weve heard and seen because what we can remember is limited. 3. The main idea of the last paragraph is__ A. One's mind becomes quicker as he keeps active in thinking B. One's brain gets weaker and weaker as he grows older C. One's brain gets stronger as he grows older D. Doing physical work is not good for our mental health 4. The purpose of writing this text is to___ A. tell us some new findings about man B. remind the scientists of the great discoveries in the 19th century C. encourage further study in the brain D. correct some misunderstanding about the brain 1C2B3A4D --------------------

A If there is a building which symbolizes a country such as the Eiffel Tower for France and Sydney Opera House for Australiathen it has to be the Taj Mahal for India. It was set up by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From the time they got married, they wouldnt be separated. She followed him to wars, advised him on affairs of state, and was loved by his people for her good work. But she died in 1631 during childbirth. The emperor was heartbroken and had the Taj Mahal built as a sign of his love. It took more than 20years for the Taj to be built. Workers were brought in, not only from all over India, but from central Asia too. A total of 20,000 people worked on the building. In 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and in 1658 his son, Aurangzeb, imprisoned his father and seized power. Shah Jahan stayed in prison until his death in 1666. He was finally buried there with his wife he could never forget. The Taj is definitely worth more than a single visit. As it is built with white marble stones, its character changes in different lights. It looks more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. At sunset, for example, the color of the Taj changes from white to yellow, then to pink. As the moon rises, it turns a silvery white. To show respect to the Taj, tourists are asked to take off their shoes during their visit. 1Which of the following about the Taj Mahal is not true? AThe Taj Mahal was built with white marble stones. BIt book over 20 years to set up the Taj Mahal. CAll workers building the Tai Mahal came from central Asia. DAs is told, it is a symbol of India. 2Why did Emperpor Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal? ATo make more world wonders. BTo memorize his wife. CTo show his great power. DTo give his wife great honour. 3What does the underlined word definitely here probably mean? Amt cch xc nh Bmt cch r rng C.mt cch kh hiu D.mt cch khng xc nh 4Which of the following sentences is TURE? AShah Jahan lived a hard life in his last years. BShah Jahan treated his son badly when he was young. CShah Jahan lost his life just because of old age. DShah Jahan was not popular with his people at that time. 5Which of the following is true about the writer of the passage? AHe thinks the Taj Mahal is the most grand building in the world. BHe doesnt think the Taj Mahal worth a visit. CHe has never visited the Taj Mahal. DHe thinks highly of the Taj mahal. 1 C 2B 3A 4A 5D ------------------------------------C Its great to go on vacation, but its also nice to come home. Migrating birds seem to feel the same way. Birds such as black-tailed godwits , a migrating bird that can be found in Europe, Asia, north Africa and north Australia, fly south every winter. Then, they return home to spend the summer months with their life long partners. Now, scientists have found, pairs of godwits often return to their summer breeding grounds within three days of each other, even though they spend the entire winter apart. Its as if they arranged the date that they would meet up again. Researchers in England, put colored leg bands on the birds. Then, they asked bird watchers around Europe to report by email when and where they saw the birds during the winter. The simplest way for birds to return at the same time would be to spend the winter together. After all, if theyre in different places, they cant call each other on the phone and talk about when theyll meet again. But, the survey found that couples usually spent their winters in different countries up to 1,000 kilometers

apart. One male, for example, spent the winter on the coast of Ireland while his mate was in France. There findings are important for protecting the birds, scientists say. Black-tailed godwits live for up to 25 years. They spend their summers in Iceland, where they mate, but they spread all over other parts of Europe in winter. Once a pair mates, theres a 90% chance that theyll return to mate with each other again the next year. So, protection of their wide web of holiday destinations is very important. How do the birds arrange their date of return? Unless scientists find their feathered cell phones, that question will remain a mystery. 1We can find godwits in quite a lot of places except ___________. AAmerica BEurope CAfrica DAsia 2What did the scientists discover about godwits? AGodwits are a kind migrating bird. BGodwits spend the entire winter apart. CGodwits arrange the date that they will meet up again. DPairs of godwits return to their breeding grounds within three days of each other. 3How did the researchers in England do the research? ABy serving as bird watchers around Europe. BBy putting coloured leg bands on the birds. CBy tracking the birds all the way. DBy colouring the birds feather. 4Why are the findings of the survey important? ATo help people observe them. BTo help godwits find their mates. CTo help them to find their destination. DTo help people protect their habitats. 5 What does the underlined sentence Unless scientists find their feathered cell phones, that question will remain a mystery. mean? AIt is still unknown what kind of feathered cell phone godwits have. BScientists have known how the birds arrange their date of return. CIt remains unknown how the birds arrange their date of return. DIt is amazing that godwits have feathered cell phones. 1 A 2D 3B 4D 5C --------------------A The first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public place. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700s the worlds first printed newspaper was published. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany. The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant . It came out in March 1702. In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston Newsletter , the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United States. Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation in the world. But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Dhimbun . It sells more than eleven million copies every day.

1. The first daily newspaper came out in _____. A. 59 BC A. England A. Washington A. 1621 B. 700s B. Germany B. New York C. 1760 C. 1609 C. France C. Boston D. 1800 D. 1620 D. Sweden D. New Orleans 2. The first regular published newspaper in Europe was printed in _____. 3. The first printed newspaper in America came out in _____. 4. Today there are about _____ daily newspaper printed in the United States. B. 1704

1 A 2B 3C 4D ------------------------C Im seventeen. I had worked as a box boy at a supermarket in Los Angeles. People came to the counter and you put things in their bags for them. And carried things to their cars. It was hard work. While working, you wear a plate with your name on it. I once met someone I knew years ago. I remembered his name and said,Mr Castle, how are you?We talked about this and that. As he left, he said,I t was nice talking to you, Brett.I felt great, he remembered me. Then I looked down at my name plate. Oh no. He didnt remember me at all, he just read the name plate. I wish I had putIrvingdown on my name plate. If hed have said,Oh yes, Irving, how could I forget you?Id have been ready for him. Theres nothing personal here. The manager and everyone else who were a step above the box boys often shouted orders. One of these was you couldnt accept tips .Okay, Im outside and I put the bags in the car. For a lot of people, the natural reaction is to take a quarter and give it me. Id say,Im sorry, I cantTheyd get angry. When you give someone a tip, youre sort of being polite. You take a quarter and you put it in their hand and you expect them to say,Oh, thanks a lot.When you say,Im sorry, I cantthey feel a little put down. They say,No one will know.And they put it in your pocket. You say,I really cantIt gets to a point where you almost have to hurt a person physically to prevent him from tipping you. It was not in agreement with the storys belief in being friendly. Accepting tips was a friendly thing and made the customer feel good. I just couldnt understand the strangeness of some peoples ideas. One lady actually put it in my pocket, got in the car, and drove away. I would have had to throw the quarter at her or eaten it or something. I had decided that one year was enough. Some people needed the job to stay alive and fed. I guess I had the means and could afford to hate it and give it up. 1What can be the best title for this text? AHow Hard Life is for Box Boys CWhy I Gave up My Job BGetting along with Customers DThe Art of Taking Tips

2Form the second paragraph, we can infer that________. Athe writer didnt like the impersonal part of his job Bwith a name plate, people can easily start talking CMr Castle mistook Irving for Brett DIrving was the writers real name

3The box boy refused to accept tips because_______. Acustomers only gave small tips Bsome customers had strange ideas about tipping Cthe store forbade the box boys to take tips Dhe didnt want to fight with the customers 4The underlined phraseput downin the third paragraph probably means_______. Amisunderstood Bdefeated 1C 2A 3C 4B ---------------------------A Mother Teresa was born in Yugoslavia ,on August 27,1910.She attended the government school near her home until she was eighteen. At that time, some doctors and nurses from Yugoslavia were working in India, and they often wrote to the school about their work. She decided to join them one day. When she left school, she went first to Britain. Then a year later she went to India, where she began to train to be a teacher. After training, she was sent to Calcutta ,where she taught geography at a school and soon after became headmistress . However, although she loved teaching, in 1946 Mother Teresa left the school and went to work in the poor parts of Calcutta. Later she trained to become a nurse in Patna, and then began her work helping the poor and comforting the dying in the streets of the city. Slowly, others came to help her, and her work spread to other parts of India. Mother Teresa is now a well-known person. many photos have been taken of her, as she travels the world to open new schools and hospitals in poor countries. In 1979,she was given the Nobel Peace Prize for the lifetime of love and service she has given to the poor. 1. Where did Mother Teresa receive her education? A. In Yugoslavia and India. B. In Yugoslavia and Britain. C. In Britain and India. D. In Yugoslavia, Britain and India. 2. What first made Mother Teresa work in India? A. Her visit to the poor parts of Calcutta. B. Her visit to Britain after she finished school. C. The medical workers' letters to her school. D. The work of the nurse in the city of Patna. 3. In which order did Mother Teresa do the following things? a. Trained to be a nurse c. Helped the dying e. Went to Britain A. b,a,c,e,d,f b. Went to India d. Studied to be a teacher f. Worked as a headmistress C. e,b,d,f,a,c D. e,a,b,c,d,f Chateful Dhurt

B. b,f,a,d,e,c

4. Mother Teresa gave up teaching because she wanted __________. A. to look after the poor B. to travel to poor countries D. to train nurses to care for the poor C. to build hospitals for the poor

5. Mother Teresa is now a famous person because she has _________. A. saved many poor people in India B. helped to bring about world peace C. helped to make India a more peaceful place D. taken care of many poor people in the world 1A 2C 3C 4A 5D ----------------------------------D The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. Although these wide modern roads are generally smooth and well maintained, with few sharp curves and many straight sections, a direct route is not always the most enjoyable one. Large highways often pass by scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally connect large urban centers which means that they become crowded with traffic during rush hours, when the fast, direct way becomes a very slow route. However, there is almost always another route to take if you are not in a hurry. Not far from the relatively new super highways there are often older, less heavily traveled roads which go through the countryside. Some of these are good lane roads. Others are uneven roads curving through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along hilly cliffs or down frightening hillsides to towns lying in deep valleys. Though these are less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places where the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful, and the driver may have a chance to get a fresh, clean view of the world. 1. The passage is mainly about ______ A. the scenic of country B. the traffic in the city C. the network of major highways in the US D. the difference between the highways and country routes 2. Why isn't a direct route always the most enjoyable one? A. Because it is well maintained. B. Because it has few sharp curves. C. Because it often passes an interesting small town. D. Because it connects large urban centers with heavy traffic during rush hours. 3. If you are not in a hurry, you can choose ____________ A. large highways B. the fast, direct way C. the secondary routes D. curving road 4. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The United States is famous for its network of major highways, B. The drivers may get a fresh, clean view of the world when they drive through the highway. C. Not far from the relatively new super highways there are often older less heavily traveled roads. D. The air is clean and the scenery is beautiful when you take the secondary routes. 1D 2D 3C 4B ------------------Sunshine may prevent cancer Scientists have told us for many years that the sun can harm our health. Researchers have produced many studies that link exposure to the sun to cancer. Doctors continually warn us about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) rays. Well, all of this might now change. Doctors and scientists may soon be telling us the opposite. New research suggests that sunshine is necessary for our bodies. Our skin absorbs the UV rays and produces vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin. Dr. Edward Giovannucci of Harvard University says that vitamin D contains many anti-cancer benefits. He believes vitamin D might help prevent 30 more deaths than those caused by skin cancer. It might now be time to put the sunscreen away. Doctors may soon recommend we spend fifteen minutes a day in direct sunlight. They

say this will allow our skin to produce the vitamin D we need. Researchers highlight the fact that there are fewer people with cancer in sunnier parts of the world. 1. Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. Scientists have told us for many years that sunshine is healthy. b. Researchers say there is a link between studying and cancer. c. Doctors and scientists have changed their minds about UV rays. d. Vitamin C is called the sunshine vitamin. e. Vitamin D may prevent 30 deaths for each one caused by skin cancer. f. Sunscreen might not be so necessary now. g. Our bodies need five hours a day in direct sunlight. h. There is less cancer in sunnier parts of the world. Answer a. F b. F c. T d. F e. T f. T g. F h. T

--------------------Russian breaks time-in-space record Veteran Russian spaceman Sergei Krikalev, 46, has set a new record for the longest time spent in space. Krikalev recorded his 748th day in orbit on August 16. He will celebrate his record-breaking achievement by going on a six-hour space walk to do routine maintenance and upgrades. His first journey into space was in November 1988 on a visit to the Mir space station. In 1994, he was the first Russian to ride on the space shuttle. He was also on the first mission to assemble the International Space Station in 1998. Krikalev said his profession was a challenge. He explained his reasons for choosing to spend so much time in space: Why do people climb mountains? Its cold, its windy, its difficult to haul up all of the equipment, but then its exciting. You overcome some difficulties. You see some new sights. You do things that other people cannot. He said living in the heavens was the perfect job. His lengthy periods of time in space have also provided precious scientific data on the physical and psychological stresses on the body. 1.Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. A cosmonaut broke the record for the longest time spent in space. b. A Russian has spent 748 days in space. c. He will celebrate with a champagne party on the space station. d. His biggest dream is to ride on NASAs space shuttle. e. He said his profession wasnt such a challenge. f. He talked about the difficulties of hauling equipment into space. g. He said living in the heavens was the perfect job. h. He has provided scientists with lots of data about stress on the body. Answer a. T b. T c. F d. F e. F f. F g. T h. T

-----------------------------Eating fish is good for the brain Eating fish every week may keep our brain more active during our older years. This is the conclusion of research conducted by the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The study found that older people who eat fish regularly have quicker and better memories. Over a lifetime of eating fish, people could be three to four years mentally younger in age. Lead researcher Martha Clare Morris said: We found that people who ate one fish meal a week had a 10 percent slower annual decline in thinking.People who rarely eat fish have afaster decline in their thinking ability over time. Morriss team collected information on the diets and memory loss of 6,158 people aged 65 and older. She concluded: Eating fish may help to slow peoples decline in thinking ability as they age. She thinks several fatty acids contained in fish may help the brains development. Eating fish has previously been associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimers disease or having a stroke. Oily fish, like salmon and tuna, are a rich source of the acids. The report on the benefits of consuming fish appears in the October 10 online issue of the Archives of Neurology*. 1. Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

Eating fish may make us better at passing examinations. Old people who eat fish regularly may remember things better. Eating fish may keep us four years mentally younger. People who do not eat fish spend less time thinking. A study looked at the eating habits of more than 6,000 old people. Our body fat is important for the brains development. Salmon and tuna do not help the brain. The study appears in the latest issue of the Fish and Brain journal. c. T d. F e. T f. F g. F h. F

Answer a. F b. T

-------------------------Madonna enters Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Singing superstar and pop icon Madonna entered the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 12th. The 49year-old is now officially a rock legend. To enter the Hall of Fame, a singer or band must wait until 25 years after their first hit. Madonna received her honour at New Yorks grand Waldorf Astoria Hotel. She was part of a star-studded cast who were getting awards. The singer Justin Timberlake presented Madonna with her prize and made a very saucy speech. He joked about his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, saying: "The world is full of Madonna wannabes. I might have even dated a couple. But there is truly only one Madonna." Timberlake, who produced Madonnas last album, told the audience: People always ask if she is the control freak people say she is. His answer was, Hell, yeah. He also complimented Madonna for lookingdamn fine". Madonna was extremely honoured to accept her award. She thanked all of the people who told her she would never be successful. The ones that said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldnt sing, that I was a onehit wonder. They inspired me because they made me question myself repeatedly and pushed me to be better, she said to great applause. The songstress talked about her varied and super-successful career and said music was her love: "I have gone on to do so many things in my life, from writing children's books, to designing clothes, to directing a film. But for me, it always does, and it always will, come back to the music, so thank you." She also thanked the angels who she said looked down on her and protected her. Madonna, the queen of pop, and now rock and roll, has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. A wax model of Madonna has been put in a famous music museum. T/F b. Madonnas first hit song was twenty years ago. T/F c. A singer said the world was full of Madonna wannabes. T/F d. The singer said Madonna was a control freak. T/F e. Madonna thanked people who told her shed never be successful. T/F f. People who doubted Madonnas talents inspired her to be better. T/F g. Madonna said she preferred designing clothes to singing. T/F h. Madonna has sold over two billion albums worldwide. T/F CORRECT WORD: Put the correct words from ad below in the article. Singing superstar and (1) ____ icon Madonna entered the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 12th. The 49-year-old is now (2) ____ a rock legend. To enter the Hall of Fame, a singer or band must wait until 25 years after their first hit. Madonna received her honour at New Yorks grand Waldorf Astoria Hotel. She was part of a star-(3) ____ cast who were getting awards. The singer Justin Timberlake presented Madonna with her prize and made a very (4) ____ speech. He joked about his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, saying: "The world is full of Madonna (5) ____. I might have even dated a couple. But there is truly only one Madonna." Timberlake, who produced Madonnas last album, told the audience: People always ask if she is the control (6) ____ people say she is. His answer was, Hell, yeah. He also complimented Madonna for lookingdamn fine". Madonna was extremely honoured to (7) ____ her award. She thanked all of the people who told her she would never be successful. The ones that said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldnt sing, that I was a onehit wonder. They inspired me because they made me question myself (8) ____ and pushed me to be better, she said (9) ____ great applause. The songstress talked about her varied and super-successful career and said music was her love: "I have gone (10) ____ to do so many things in my life, from writing children's books, to designing clothes, to directing a film. But for me, it always (11) ____, and it always will, come back to the music, so thank you." She also thanked the angels who she said looked down on her and protected her. Madonna, the queen of pop, and now rock and roll, has sold over 200 million albums (12) ____. 1. (a) pup (b) pep (c) pip (d) pop

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

(a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a)

officially study gravy bumble bees freckle accent repeatedly of with done worldwide c. T 3-b 4-c

(b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) (b)

official studded creamy wallabies freak reject repeating to by do worldly d. T e. T 6-b 7-d

(c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c) (c)

officialdom studs saucy wannabes frock except repeat for in does worldliness f. T 8-a 9-b

(d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) g. F 10- d

officer studio watery frisbees freakish accept repeater as on doer worlds h. F 11- c 12- a

TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. F 1-d 2-a

5-c

-----------------Fisherman hero swims 10 hours to shore An Australian fisherman has been hailed a national hero after he swam for 10 hours in shark-infested waters to help his colleagues. Michael Williams, 39, amazed rescue workers and emergency services after his marathon 12-kilometre swim off the coast of New South Wales. His shrimp trawler hit a coral reef and sank very quickly. There was no time to radio for help so Williams and the two other fishermen on the boat had no choice but to jump into the sea. The three men became separated in the dark and Williams decided to swim to the shore. His feat of endurance amazed rescue workers and the fishing community. His efforts meant he was able to save one of his two crew mates. A rescue helicopter pulled John Jarrett, 41, from the ocean soon after Williams raised the alarm. Emergency services called off the search for the third man, the boats captain, Charlie Picton. Police said evidence suggested he had drowned. Police officers described the survival of Williams and Jarrett as nothing short of miraculous. A search and rescue specialist, Steve Willis, said very few people could survive such an ordeal. He told reporters: "The expected survival time for most people in those conditions would be a few hours. Williams is making a full recovery in hospital, suffering from cuts and bruises, exhaustion and sunburn. Jarrett is also doing well after being severely dehydrated. He never doubted his survival, telling the media: "I've got a determination like no other personI wasn't going to die out there, no way." He did add that he would never go to sea again. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. An Australian fisherman has broken a marathon swimming record. T/F b. The fishermans boat sank in shark-infested waters. T/F c. The fisherman radioed for help before he jumped into the sea. T/F d. The fishermans heroism saved the life of one of his colleagues. T/F e. The police described the fishermans survival as being a miracle. T/F f. The fisherman is not making such a speedy recovery in hospital. T/F g. Another fisherman was suffering from a lack of water. T/F h. The other fisherman is looking forward to going to sea again. T/F CORRECT WORD: Put the correct words from ad below in the article. An Australian fisherman has been (1) ____ a national hero after he swam for 10 hours in shark-(2) ____ waters to help his colleagues. Michael Williams, 39, amazed rescue workers and emergency services after his marathon 12-kilometre swim (3) ____ the coast of New South Wales. His shrimp trawler hit a coral reef and sank very quickly. There was no time to radio for help (4) ____ Williams and the two other fishermen on the boat had no choice but to jump into the sea. The three men became separated in the dark and Williams decided to swim to the shore. His (5) ____ of endurance amazed rescue workers and the fishing community. His efforts meant he was able to save one of his two crew mates. A rescue helicopter pulled John Jarrett, 41, from the ocean soon after Williams (6) ____ the alarm. Emergency services called (7) ____ the search for the third man, the boats captain, Charlie Picton. Police said evidence suggested he had drowned. Police officers described the survival of Williams and Jarrett as nothing (8) ____ of miraculous. A search and rescue specialist, Steve Willis said very few people could survive such

an ordeal. He told reporters: "The expected survival time for most people in (9) ____ conditions would be a few hours. Williams is making a full recovery in hospital, suffering from (10) ____ and bruises, exhaustion and sunburn. Jarrett is also doing well after being severely dehydrated. He never (11) ____ his survival, telling the media: "I've got a determination like no other personI wasn't going to die out there, no way." He did (12) ____ that he would never go to sea again. 1. (a) healed (b) holed (c) hauled (d) hailed 2. (a) infest (b) infested (c) infests (d) infestation 3. (a) off (b) in (c) on (d) next 4. (a) although (b) but (c) so (d) however 5. (a) foot (b) feet (c) feat (d) fate 6. (a) increased (b) raised (c) upped (d) lifted 7. (a) off (b) up (c) on (d) out 8. (a) shortening (b) shortest (c) shorten (d) short 9. (a) that (b) those (c) then (d) their 10. (a) wounds (b) stitches (c) scars (d) cuts 11. (a) doubtless (b) doubt (c) doubted (d) doubtable 12. (a) add (b) plus (c) join (d) total TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. T c. F d. T e. T f. T g. T h. T 1-d 2-b 3-a 4-c 5-c 6-b 7-a 8-d 9-b 10- d 11- c 12- a

-------------------Climate change threatens fish populations A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) shows how fish populations are in serious danger from global warming. The report Are we putting our fish in hot water? describes how climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer offspring. Some fish cannot reproduce if winter temperatures are not cold enough. Warmer water means fish could mass migrate to cooler areas. Some species will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees. WWF director Andrew Lee said climate change increases the pressure on fish populations that are already being cut by over-fishing. He said: We must act urgently to reduce both carbon dioxide emissions and fishingto protect fish populations. He added fish are one of the worlds most valuable biological, nutritional and economic assets. Forty percent of people in the world rely on fish for their main source of protein. Dr. Richard Dixon of WWF Scotland said: If we fail to secure deeper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions we will increase the pressures on fish and the billions of people that depend on them. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. A new report says global warming will kill all fish within ten years. T/F b. A WWF report recommends putting fish in hot water. T/F c. Some fish cannot reproduce if the water is too warm. T/F d. A two-degree rise in temperature will make some species extinct. T/F e. A WWF director said over-fishing is not a problem. T/F f. The director said fish are valuable economic investments. T/F g. Nearly 14 percent of people depend on fish for basic food. T/F h. Billions of people will suffer if greater pressure is put on fish. T/F TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. F ---------------------Traffic pollution damages kids lungs Road pollution is a serious danger to childrens health. Thats the worrying conclusion of the longest and largest study* ever undertaken into the effects of traffic fumes on child development. Researchers from the University of Southern California spent 13 years studying children who lived within 500 meters of busy highways. They found that most of the 3,600 children in the study had significantly weakened lungs. Researchers said this meant the children could have breathing problems for the rest of their lives. The main author of the study W. James Gauderman said: "Someone suffering a pollution-related deficit in lung function as a child will probably have c. T d. T e. F f. F g. F h. T

less than healthy lungs all of his or her life. He added: "If you live in a high-pollution area and live near a busy road, you get a doubling of the damage. Gauderman and his team conducted their research on youngsters who lived near busy roads. Once a year, the team measured the children's lung power. It checked how much air the children could release in one breath and how quickly it could be released. The team found that by their 18th birthday, children who lived within 500 meters of a highway exhaled three per cent less air compared with children who lived one-and-a-half kilometers away. Further, the highway childrens lung power was seven per cent weaker in the rate at which they could exhale. Gauderman said that: "Even if you are in a relatively low regional pollution area, living near a road produces lung problems." About a third of the children moved away from busy roads during the study but stayed near the same community. Their lungs developed more healthily. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. A study into pollution and childrens lungs was the largest ever. T/F b. Researchers monitored different children for 30 years. T/F c. The survey found almost half of children studied had lung damage. T/F d. Living near a busy road doubles the chances of lung damage. T/F e. Researchers tested the childrens lungs on a monthly basis. T/F f. Kids living 500 meters from busy roads had 30% less lung power. T/F g. Living near a road is still bad even if its in a low pollution area. T/F h. Children who moved away from roads still suffered lung problems. T/F Traffic pollution damages kids lungs Road pollution is a (1) ____ danger to childrens health. Thats the worrying conclusion of the longest and largest study* ever (2) ____ into the effects of traffic (3) ____ on child development. Researchers from the University of Southern California spent 13 years studying children who lived within 500 meters of busy highways. They found that most of the 3,600 children in the study had (4) ____ weakened lungs. Researchers said this meant the children could have breathing problems for the rest of their lives. The main author of the study W. James Gauderman said: "Someone suffering a pollution-related (5) ____ in lung function as a child will probably have less than healthy lungs all of his or her life. He added: "If you live in a high-pollution area and live near a busy road, you get a (6) ____ of the damage. Gauderman and his team conducted their research on (7) ____ who lived near busy roads. Once a year, the team measured the children's lung power. It checked how much air the children could release in one (8) ____ and how quickly it could be released. The team found that by their 18th birthday, children who lived within 500 meters of a highway (9) ____ three per cent less air compared with children who lived one-and-a-half kilometers away. Further, the highway childrens lung power was seven per cent weaker in the (10) ____ at which they could exhale. Gauderman said that: "Even if you are in a (11) ____ low regional pollution area, living near a road produces lung problems." About a third of the children moved away from busy roads during the study but stayed near the same community. Their lungs developed more (12) ____. 1. (a) series (b) seriousness (c) seriously (d) serious 2. (a) undertaker (b) undertaken (c) overtaken (d) partaken 3. (a) fuming (b) fumigate (c) fume (d) fumes 4. (a) significantly (b) signifying (c) signify (d) significant 5. (a) deficits (b) deficient (c) deficit (d) surplus 6. (a) double (b) double park (c) doubling (d) doubting 7. (a) youngish (b) youngsters (c) young (d) youth 8. (a) breath (b) breathe (c) breathing (d) breathless 9. (a) exhaled (b) inhaled (c) impaled (d) polluted 10. (a) ratings (b) ration (c) pro rata (d) rate 11. (a) relate (b) relatively (c) relatives (d) relativity 12. (a) healthily (b) healthy (c) healthful (d) health check TRUE / FALSE: a. T b. F c. F d. T e. F f. F g. T h. F 1-d 2-b 3-d 4-a 5-c 6-c 7-b 8-a 9-a 10- d 11- b 12 a

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UN - We can control Global Warming A United Nations committee on climate change has said we can control global warming. The panel, made up of representatives from over 120 countries, believes we can limit the harm greenhouse gases do to the atmosphere. Its report concluded the picture of Armageddon painted by many scientists will not happen if we use technology and have the right strategies to protect the ozone layer. Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the panel, told reporters in Bangkok that the study was a remarkable step forward. The panel indicated that we can keep our Earth safe by changing the way we use energy around the world. Most important is to introduce more fuel-efficient vehicles and household goods. For this to happen, individuals need to change their lifestyles and spending patterns. Report co-author Pete Smith said: We can go a long way to addressing this problem at relatively low costs with a range of options. He calculated that it would cost less than three percent of world economic output by 2030. He added: We've got a big problem on our hands [but] this report provides governments with a way out." The big problem is the damage rising temperatures are doing to the Earth. Increased floods, droughts, rising sea levels, more violent and destructive storms and extinctions of species are just a few things threatening the life of our planet. The report stressed the urgent need for introducing a wide variety of clean technologies. Harlan Watson, head of the U.S. team, warned: If we continue to do what we are doing, then we are in deep trouble. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. The UN said global warming and climate change are not problems. T/F b. Over 120 nations met to discuss how to limit greenhouse gases. T/F c. The UNs report said Armageddon may still happen. T/F d. People will have to buy cars and refrigerators that use less energy. T/F e. Tackling climate change will cost 10% of world economic output. T/F f. The UNs report doesnt provide governments with any answers. T/F g. Rising temperatures are not such a big problem now. T/F h. The report stressed the need for a wide range of clean technology. A United Nations committee (1) ____ climate change has said we can control global warming. The panel, made (2) ____ of representatives from over 120 countries, believes we can limit the harm greenhouse gases do to the atmosphere. Its report concluded the picture of Armageddon (3) ____ by many scientists will not happen if we use technology and have the right strategies to (4) ____ the ozone layer. Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the panel, told reporters in Bangkok that the study was a remarkable step forward. The panel indicated that we can keep our Earth safe by changing the (5) ____ we use energy around the world. Most important is to introduce more fuel-efficient vehicles and household (6) ____. For this to happen, individuals need to change their lifestyles and spending patterns. Report co-author Pete Smith said: We can (7) ____ a long way to addressing this problem at relatively low costs with a range of (8) ____. He calculated that it would cost less than three percent of world economic output by 2030. He added: We've got a big problem on our hands [but] this report provides governments with a way (9) ____." The big problem is the damage rising temperatures are doing to the Earth. Increased floods, droughts, rising sea levels, more (10) ____ and destructive storms and extinctions of species are just a (11) ____ things threatening the life of our planet. The report stressed the urgent need for introducing a wide variety of clean technologies. Harlan Watson, head of the U.S. team, warned: If we continue to do what we are doing, then we are in (12) ____ trouble. 1. (a) on (b) in (c) an (d) of 2. (a) out (b) in (c) up (d) down 3. (a) paints (b) painter (c) painting (d) painted 4. (a) protective (b) protect (c) protection (d) protects 5. (a) path (b) hour (c) way (d) will 6. (a) goods (b) good (c) goodness (d) goodies 7. (a) head (b) go (c) visit (d) come 8. (a) optics (b) opinions (c) option (d) options 9. (a) over (b) in (c) out (d) under 10. (a) violent (b) violence (c) violently (d) violate 11. (a) three (b) some (c) few (d) all 12. (a) depths (b) deep (c) depth (d) deeply TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. T c. F d. T e. F f. F g. F h. T 1-a 2-c 3-d 4 -b 5-c 6 -a 7-b 8 -d 9 -c 10- a 11-c 12- b

--------------------London set to ban plastic bags London may soon be changing the habits of shoppers in the city and helping the environment by banning the use of the ubiquitous plastic shopping bag. Estimates are that Londoners and tourists use 1.6 billion plastic bags each year, many of which are thrown away after just one use. Shoppers may soon have to buy reusable bags in an attempt to reduce the strain on landfill sites, where the bags take 400 years to break down. Local authorities have asked the British government to ban retailers from giving away free plastic bags. A spokesman said stores should sell reusable bags and pass the money raised on to environmental projects. As a society, we need to do far more to reduce the amount of waste we are sending to landfill and London as a city is determined to take an ambitious lead on this issue, he said. Retailers are up in arms at the idea and have promised to fight the government to stop the ban from going ahead. The British Retail Consortium said there was no need for the ban as it would simply cause inconvenience to shoppers. A spokesman told reporters: We think its excessive and misguided [because] retailers are already committed to reducing the environmental impact of bags by 25 per cent by the end of next year. He was worried the ban would affect sales, saying: If somebody is going to go into a supermarket or convenience store, it's hard to see in practical terms, unless they have brought a bag with them, how they will be able to buy more than a few items." A recent survey found 92 percent of Londoners supported a total ban on plastic bags or a tax on them. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. London has banned all stores from giving plastic bags to shoppers. T/F b. People use around 1.6 billion plastic bags in London every year. T/F c. It takes around 4,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose. T/F d. London has no ambitions to set an example with a plastic bag ban. T/F e. London stores are totally behind the idea of banning plastic bags. T/F f. Retailers do not yet have a target to reduce the number of bags. T/F g. Stores are worried people would buy fewer products with no bags. T/F h. 19.2 percent of Londoners agreed with the plastic bag ban. T/F CORRECT WORD: Put the correct words from ad below in the article. London may soon be changing the (1) ____ of shoppers in the city and helping the environment by banning the (2) ____ of the ubiquitous plastic shopping bag. Estimates are that Londoners and tourists use 1.6 billion plastic bags each year, many of (3) ____ are thrown away after just one use. Shoppers may soon have to buy reusable bags in an attempt to reduce the strain on landfill sites, where the bags take 400 years to break (4) ____. Local authorities have asked the British government to ban retailers from giving away free plastic bags. A spokesman said stores should sell reusable bags and pass the money (5) ____ on to environmental projects. As a society, we need to do far more to reduce the amount of waste we are sending to landfill and London as a city is determined to take an ambitious (6) ____ on this issue, he said. Retailers are up in (7) ____ at the idea and have promised to fight the government to stop the ban from going ahead. The British Retail Consortium said there was no need for the ban as it would (8) ____ cause inconvenience to shoppers. A spokesman told reporters: We think its excessive and misguided [because] retailers are (9) ____ committed to reducing the environmental impact of bags (10) ____ 25 per cent by the end of next year. He was worried the ban would affect sales, saying: If somebody is going to go into a supermarket or convenience store, it's (11) ____ to see in practical terms, unless they have brought a bag with them, how they will be able to buy more than a few items. A recent survey (12) ____ 92 percent of Londoners supported a total ban on plastic bags or a tax on them. 1. (a) habitation (b) habit (c) habits (d) habitat 2. (a) useful (b) use (c) using (d) user 3. (a) which (b) whom (c) that (d) who 4. (a) away (b) out (c) in (d) down 5. (a) heightened (b) upped (c) increased (d) raised 6. (a) leading (b) leader (c) lead (d) leads 7. (a) legs (b) arms (c) head (d) feet 8. (a) simply (b) simple (c) simpler (d) simplest 9. (a) yet (b) already (c) as (d) by 10. (a) at (b) with (c) for (d) by 11. (a) hard (b) hardly (c) harden (d) hardness 12. (a) findings (b) finding (c) found (d) find

TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. T 1c 2-b 3-a

c. F 4-d 5-d

d. F 6-c

e. F 7-b 8-a

f. F 9-b

g. T 10- d

h. F 11- a 12 - c

---------------------------Obesity could be catching A new report into obesity shows that being overweight could be catching. Scientists have discovered an obesity virus that might be as easy to catch as a cold. American researchers say that washing your hands could be one way to kill the virus and avoid becoming overweight. Basic hygiene could improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Dr. Leah Whigham of the University of Wisconsin did research on a human virus that caused obesity in chickens. She believes it could also make humans fat. She also believes the virus exists in most countries around the world. Scientists have discussed the idea that a virus could lead to obesity for many years. Dr. Whigham is positive that other factors make people overweight, not just a poor diet or lack of exercise. She said testing is still in the early stages and more research is needed to prove her theory. However, research into the virus causing obesity is difficult. Dr. Whigham said: You cannot ethically do experimentsthat infect humans and see if they get fat. She concluded: The role of viruses in the worldwide epidemic of obesity is [an important] question that demands additional research. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. Scientists say obesity can be caught from a virus. T/F b. Washing your hands could be one way to stay thin. T/F c. Eating chicken can lead to obesity. T/F d. Obesity exists in most countries. T/F e. The idea that a virus might cause obesity is a very new one. T/F f. Testing of the idea is in its advanced stages. T/F g. It is unethical to conduct experiments that involve making people fat. T/F h. Obesity is a global epidemic. T/F TRUE / FALSE: a. T b. T c. F d. T e. F f. F g. T h. T

----------------Yoga is best for back pain sufferers New research from America suggests that yoga could help millions of people who have back problems. In an article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that yoga was a better treatment for back pain than standard therapy. A study in Washington State saw 101 adults follow a choice of 12-week treatments. They chose between a course in yoga, standard therapeutic exercise or following instructions in a self-help book. The results showed yoga reduced pain more quickly and had longer lasting benefits. Dr. Karen Sherman said this was because of mind and body effects. The article states that most treatments for backaches do not provide much pain relief and that exercise is one of the best therapies. However, the researchers say the effects of exercise are often small. They suggest that yoga, which combines physical exercise with breathing, may benefit patients with back pain simply because it involves exercise or because of its effects on mental focus. They conducted their study because they found no published articles in western medical books that evaluated yoga for chronic low back pain. Millions of people worldwide practice yoga every day. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. Yoga is millions of years old. T/F b. A study says yoga is better for back pain than standard therapy. T/F c. Adults chose between yoga and a self-help book in a back-pain study. T/F d. A doctor said mind and body effects help bring pain relief. T/F e. Exercise is amazingly effective in providing pain relief. T/F f. Yoga combines physical exercise with breathing. T/F g. Western medical books are full of articles about yoga and back pain. T/F h. Billions of people do yoga every day. T/F TRUE / FALSE:

a. F

b. T

c. T

d. T

e. F

f. T

g. F

h. F

---------------------------Retirement age may be extended to 85 Workers may soon see a major change in the length of their working lives. An American expert on society and work said yesterday that the age at which people retire might one day be 85 instead of 65. This means the idea of early retirement may disappear completely. Stanford University biologist Shripad Tuljapurkar told scientists at a convention in the USA that modern medicine and technology will mean people will live to be much older than now. He said this would greatly reshape our image and reality of work. He added economies would not be able to support so many retired people. Professor Tuljapurkar believes that most people living in todays industrialized societies will live to be 100. He said once scientists unlock the key to the gene that makes us age, society will change dramatically. Some people believe we are on the brink of being able to extend human lifespan significantlyWe have doubled human lifespan in the last century, he said. He has warned that many workers will discover their pension companies do not have enough money to fund their retirement. He added that dreams of early retirement will remain just dreams. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. The retirement age may soon be 85 for university majors. T/F b. The idea of early retirement may one day completely disappear. T/F c. We will soon be living much longer lives. T/F d. Modern economies can support any number of retired people. T/F e. Many people in the developed world could live to be beyond 100. T/F f. Geneticists will lock the key to ageing. T/F g. We have doubled human lifespan in the past century. T/F h. Dreams of early retirement will remain just dreams. T/F 2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article: a. major conference b. expert stay c. instead of developed d. convention greatly e. reshape rather than f. industrialized pay for g. unlock significant h. dramatically change i. fund figure out j. remain specialist TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. T c. T d. F e. T f. F g. T h. T -----------------------Nobel prize for mice researchers Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work in creating special mice that will help fight human diseases. The medicine prize is the first Nobel award to be given this year. American researchers Mario Capecchi and Oliver Smithies and Briton Martin Evans were awarded the honour for their discovery that many scientists say will change medicine and the world forever. The trio discovered how to breed mice that had cells in their bodies exactly like those found in human diseases. This means researchers in the future will be able to understand many human illnesses and perhaps find cures for them. The rodents have the nickname knockout mice because of their potential to target the specific genes that cause diseases in humans. The Nobel committee called the researchers work a "ground-breaking discovery. Members said it led to the creation of an immensely powerful technology". The genetically-engineered mice provide scientists with a perfect laboratory model that will unlock the secrets of the very basics of diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to cancer, the committee said. It added that there was a very exciting time ahead in testing new drugs, and of wiping out the threat from many diseases. A Nobel spokesperson commented on the importance of the new discovery, saying: Its impact on the understanding of gene function and its benefits to mankind will continue to increase over many years to come." The three winners will share their $1.7 million prize. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. Scientists have won the Nobel Peace Prize for creating calm mice. b. The Nobel Medicine Prize is the last Nobel prize given every year.

c. The scientists duplicated cells from human diseases in lab mice. d. The lab mice have been dubbed the knockout mice. e. The Nobel committee said the discovery broke new ground. f. The new discovery means secrets of our bodies will be unlocked. g. The importance of the scientists work will increase for many years. h. The prize winners will each receive $1.7 million in prize money. 2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article: 1. won a. extremely 2 fight b. cutting-edge 3. discovery c. threesome 4. trio d. the human race 5. potential e. eradicating 6. ground-breaking f. possibility 7. immensely g. combat 8. wiping out h. effect 9. impact i. picked up 10. mankind j. finding Nobel prize for mice researchers Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their (1) ____ in creating special mice that will help (2) ____ human diseases. The medicine prize is the first Nobel award to be given this year. American researchers Mario Capecchi and Oliver Smithies and (3) ____ Martin Evans were awarded the honour for their discovery that many scientists say will change medicine and the world forever. The trio discovered how to breed mice that had cells in their bodies (4) ____ like those found in human diseases. This means researchers (5) ____ the future will be able to understand many human illnesses and perhaps find cures for them. The rodents have the nickname knockout mice because of their potential to target the specific genes that cause diseases (6) ____ humans. The Nobel committee called the researchers work a "(7) ____ -breaking discovery. Members said it led to the creation of an immensely powerful technology". The genetically-engineered mice provide scientists (8) ____ a perfect laboratory model that will unlock the secrets of the very basics of diseases (9) ____ from Alzheimer's to cancer, the committee said. It added that there was a very exciting time (10) ____ in testing new drugs, and of wiping out the threat from many diseases. A Nobel spokesperson commented on the importance of the new discovery, saying: Its impact on the understanding of gene function and its benefits (11) ____ mankind will continue to increase over many years to (12) ____." The three winners will share their $1.7 million prize. 1. (a) worked (b) worker (c) work (d) working 2. (a) fight (b) fighting (c) fights (d) fighter 3. (a) GB (b) Britain (c) British (d) Briton 4. (a) exact (b) exactly (c) examined (d) examine 5. (a) with (b) from (c) in (d) living 6. (a) by (b) for (c) with (d) in 7. (a) ground (b) earth (c) floor (d) ceiling 8. (a) on (b) with (c) out (d) off 9. (a) ranged (b) ranges (c) range (d) ranging 10. (a) abreast (b) heading (c) ahead (d) around 11. (a) with (b) to (c) by (d) on 12. (a) come (b) go (c) arrive (d) here TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. F 1-c 2 -a 3-d c. T 4-b 5-c d. T 6-d e. T 7 -a 8-b f. T 9 -d g. T 10 - c h. F 11- b 12- a

-----------------Boy aged 9 to study maths at university A nine-year-old maths genius from Hong Kong has been accepted to study mathematics at a local university. Child prodigy March Boedihardjo will attend the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and become the youngest college student in the city. The university will create a specially designed five-year course which will see him gain a Bachelors and Masters degree. Authorities thought long and hard about whether or not to admit March. HKBU president Professor Franklin Luk announced at a press conference: "The decision was made after

a two-month discussion among various departments of the university and March's parents." March also met the press and raised a victory sign when he entered the media room. He seemed very confident amid the non-stop flash light from photographers. There has been concern from educationalists that March will miss out on social skills by attending university so young. His new classmates will all be ten or more years older than he is. March said this would not be a problem as he already has experience of studying with older students. He has already spent two years in England, where he sat and passed advanced maths exams with A grades. "When I was in Oxford, all my schoolmates were over 18 and we often discussed mathematics problems. I think I won't have problems in communicating with people older than me," said the nine-year-old. Professor Luk is confident March can cope: "With a view to developing hispersonal growthwe will tailor a learning roadmap that best benefits Marchand also give his parents peace of mind," he said. 1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the articles headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. An American mathematical whiz-kid passed his university exams. T/F b. The little boy will not be the youngest student at his university. T/F c. The boy will study for both a Bachelors and Masters degree. T/F d. The little boy was extremely shy in front of a crowd of journalists. T/F e. Education experts fear he will lose out on valuable social skills. T/F f. The nine-year-old has little experience of being with older students. T/F g. The boy is worried about communicating with college students. T/F h. The college has tailored a plan to help his personality and learning. T/F 2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article: 1. genius a. carefully 2 gain b. contentment 3. long and hard c. fears 4. media d. customize 5. amid e. press 6. concern f. took 7. sat g. Einstein 8. cope h. among 9. tailor i. manage 10. peace of mind j. get Boy aged 9 to study maths at university A nine-year-old maths genius from Hong Kong has been (1) ____ to study mathematics at a (2) ____ university. Child prodigy March Boedihardjo will attend the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and become the youngest college student in the city. The university will create a specially designed five-year course which will see him (3) ____ a Bachelors and Masters degree. Authorities thought long and hard about (4) ____ or not to admit March. HKBU president Professor Franklin Luk announced at a press conference: "The decision was made after a two-month discussion (5) ____ various departments of the university and March's parents." March also met the press and raised a victory sign when he entered the media room. He seemed very confident amid the non-stop flash light (6) ____ photographers. There has been concern from educationalists that March will miss (7) ____ on social skills (8) ____ attending university so young. His new classmates will all be ten or more years older than he is. March said this would not be a problem (9) ____ he already has experience of studying with older students. He has already spent two years in England, where he sat and passed advanced maths exams (10) ____ A grades. "When I was in Oxford, all my schoolmates were over 18 and we often discussed mathematics problems. I think I won't have problems in communicating with people older than me," said the nine-year-old. Professor Luk is confident March can (11) ____: "With a view to developing hispersonal growthwe will tailor a learning roadmap that best benefits Marchand also give his parents peace of (12) ____," he said. 1. (a) accepted (b) accosted (c) accused (d) accepted 2. (a) local (b) locals (c) locally (d) localized 3. (a) regain (b) again (c) gain (d) gains 4. (a) why (b) whether (c) weather (d) how 5. (a) around (b) among (c) against (d) all over 6. (a) to (b) with (c) from (d) for 7. (a) out (b) about (c) outside (d) outer 8. (a) so (b) with (c) for (d) by 9. (a) due to (b) when (c) has (d) as 10. (a) by (b) with (c) of (d) all

11. (a) cope (b) 12. (a) mind reader (b) TRUE / FALSE: a. F b. F c. T 1-d 2 -a ------------------3-c 4-b

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E Personal computers and the Internet give people new choices about how to spend their time. Some may use this freedom to share less time with certain friends or family members, but new technology will also let them stay in closer touch with those they care most about. I know this from personal experience. E-mail makes it easy to work at home, which is where I now spend most weekends and evenings. My working hours arent necessarily much shorter than they once were but I spend fewer of them at the office. This lets me share more time with my young daughter than I might have if shed been born before electronic mail became such a practical tool. The Internet also makes it easy to share thoughts with a group of friends. Say you do something fun see a great movie perhaps-and there are four or five friends who might want to hear about it. If you call each one, you may tire of telling the story. With E-mail, you just write one note about your experience, at your convenience, and address it to all the friends you think might be interested. They can read your message when they have time, and read only as much as they want to. They can reply at their convenience, and you can read what they have to say at your convenience. E-mail is also an inexpensive way stay in close touch with people who live far away. More than a few parents use E-mail to keep in touch, even daily touch, with their children off at college. We just have to keep in mind that computers and the Internet offer another way of staying in touch. They dont take the place of any of the old ways. 1. The purpose of this passage is to ________. A. explain how to use the Internet B. describe the writers joy of keeping up with the latest technology C. tell the merits and usefulness of the Internet D. introduce the reader to basic knowledge about personal computers and the Internet 2. The use of E-mail has made it possible for the writer to ________. A. spend less time working B. have more free time with his child C. work at home on weekends D. work at a speed comfortable to him 3. According to the writer, E-mail has an obvious advantage over the telephone because the former helps one ________. A. reach a group of people at one time conveniently B. keep ones communication as personal as possible C. pass on much more information than the later D. get in touch with ones friends faster than the later 4. The best title for this passage is ________. A. Computer: New Technological Advances B. Internet: New Tool to Maintain Good Friendship C. Computers Have Made Life Easier

D. Internet: a Convenient Tool for Communication 1C2B3A4D -----------------------The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where weve never been before. 1 just as in face-to-face communication, there are some basic rules of behavior that should be 2 when online. The basic rule is 3 : treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. 4 how youd feel if you were in others shoes. If someone in the chat room is 5 to you, your nature will tell you to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. You should 6 ignore the person, or use your chat software to block his 7 . Everyone was new to the network once. Offer your advice when asked by 8 , as they 9 not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake no matter whether its a stupid question or an unnecessarily long 10 , be kind about 11 . If its a small mistake, you may not need to say 12 . Even if you feel bad about it, think 13 before saying anything. Having good manners yourself does not give you license to correct someone else. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, 14 it out politely. 15 , if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and 16 to those who you have offended . It is not polite to ask 17 personal questions such as their age, sex, and marital status. 18 you know the person very well, and you are 19 comfortable with sharing personal information, dont ask such questions. See, the online world is not so 20 the real world in terms of good manners. 1. A. SoB. But C. If D. As 2. A. followed B. made C. conducted D. assumed 3. A. difficult B. different C. simple D. necessary 4. A. Impress B. Imagine C. Ignore D. Indicate 5. A. rude B. kind C. polite D. close 6. A. neither B. not C. better D. either 7. A. websites B. computers C. companies D. messages 8. A. newcomers B. teachers C. parents D. students 9. A. must B. should C. may D. need 10. A. answer B. question C. distance D. call 11. A. them B. it C. you D. us 12. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing 13. A. twice B. once C. it D. so 14. A. take B. pointC. turn D. make 15. A. Once in a while B. In no time C. As a matter of fact D. At the same time 16. A. apologize B. reply C. explain D. respond 17. A. other B. another C. others D. much 18. A. If B. Unless C. When D. Although 19. A. all B. not C. both D. neither 20. A. the same as B. different from C. similar to D. popular with 1 B2A3C4B5A 6 D7D8A9C10A 11B12C13A14B15D 16A17C18B19C20B ----------------------------- 2

Sunshine may prevent cancer Scientists have told us for many years that the sun can harm our health. Researchers have produced many studies that link exposure to the sun to cancer. Doctors continually warn us about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) rays. Well, all of this might now change. Doctors and scientists may soon be telling us the opposite. New research suggests that sunshine is necessary for our bodies. Our skin absorbs the UV rays and produces vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin. Dr. Edward Giovannucci of Harvard University says that vitamin D contains many anti-cancer benefits. He believes vitamin D might help prevent 30 more deaths than those caused by skin cancer. It might now be time to put the sunscreen away. Doctors may soon recommend we spend fifteen minutes a day in direct sunlight. They say this will allow our skin to produce the vitamin D we need. Researchers highlight the fact that there are fewer people with cancer in sunnier parts of the world. Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): a. Scientists have told us for many years that sunshine is healthy. b. Researchers say there is a link between studying and cancer. c. Doctors and scientists have changed their minds about UV rays. d. Vitamin C is called the sunshine vitamin. e. Vitamin D may prevent 30 deaths for each one caused by skin cancer. f. Sunscreen might not be so necessary now. g. Our bodies need five hours a day in direct sunlight. h. There is less cancer in sunnier parts of the world. Answer a. F b. F c. T d. F e. T f. T g. F h. T

-----------------------------C The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal website. Websites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with card. On line, shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your card numberor sell the information over the Internet. Computer hackers have broken down security system and that raises questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD universe, an on-line music retailer , were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a website after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to get back the information. Credit-card firms are now fighting against online fraud. Master-card is working on plans for web-only credit-card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping online. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated. Ask about your credit-card firms online rules: Under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $ 78 of any cheating spending. And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-card information only if the website offers advanced secure system. If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand comer of your screen. The website address may also start https://the extra "s" stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone. Keep your password safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your password with care. 1. The underlined word fraud in the first paragraph probably means_____________. A. cheating B. sale C. payment D. use 2. According to this passage most people worry about shopping on the Internet because___________. A. many stolen credit-cards are sold on the Internet every day B. fraud on the Internet happens very often C. many websites break down every day D. there are too many illegal websites on the Internet 3. Thieves usually get the information of the credit-card, ______.

A. because many customers lost their cards B. by paying money for people working in the information companies C. because of the carelessness of the customers D. by stealing the information from websites 4. The best title for the passage might be________. A. How to Beat Online Credit-card Thieves B. How to Shop on the Internet C. Never Use Credit Cards without an Advanced Computer D. Why Thieves Steal Credit-card Information 1 A 2B 3D 4A -----------------------Children into computers younger than ever Children are using and owning consumer (1) ____ from a younger age than ever before, according to US market researcher NPD. Its research (2) ____ the average age at which children begin using computers, games and other electronic gadgets (3) ____ declined from 8.1 years in 2005 to 6.7 years in 2007. The NPD report, Kids and Consumer Electronics Trends III, says the youngest consumers are also getting choosy about what they buy. More and (4) ____ young children now own a DVD player, portable video game, digital camera or cell phone. NPDs Anita Frazier said: Kids are (5) ____ to the latest and greatest digital devices just as their parents are. She added: They appear to have no fear of technology and adopt it easily and without (6) ____, making these devices a part of their everyday lives. The study is (7) ____ on data collected via an online survey to a sample of American adults aged 25 and older who had children aged between four and fourteen. The survey also found that kids use electronic devices an average (8) ____ three days per week. (9) ____, many of the families surveyed were not regular consumer electronics buyers. Almost 25 percent of parents surveyed said they had made no electronics purchases during the previous 12 months. Father (10) ____ two Robert Garside, 38, said he was amazed at what his children want to buy. He admits to often (11) ____ to ask his nine-year-old how to operate his Sony PlayStation. Children nowadays are so tech savvy that soon Sony will bring (12) ____ a PlayStation for babies, he said. His son Robert Junior said all the gadgets around him really were childs play. 1. (a) electrons (b) electrics (c) electronics (d) electricity 2. (a) shows (b) showing (c) show (d) shower 3. (a) be (b) did (c) was (d) has 4. (a) most (b) more (c) mostly (d) many 5. (a) drawn (b) painted (c) sketched (d) doodled 6. (a) affair (b) airfare (c) funfair (d) fanfare 7. (a) basked (b) basted (c) based (d) bashed 8. (a) an (b) of (c) to (d) with 9. (a) surprised (b) surprisingly (c) surprise (d) surprises 10. (a) by (b) and (c) with (d) of 11. (a) having (b) have (c) has (d) had 12. (a) down (b) up (c) out (d) in Answer : 1-c 2-a 3-d 4 -b 5-a 6 -d 7-c 8 -b 9 -b 10 -d 11 -a 12 - c

------------------English is spoken as a first language by several countries including Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and the United States. While all of these countries share the same mother tongue, there are some differences in the way they speak and write. The first difference is in the accent. Each country has its own accent. And within each country there are a variety of accents called regional accents. Another difference is the spelling of some words, like color and colour, or theater and theatre. And a third difference is that some of the words are not the same at all. For example, Americans say restroom, Canadians say washroom, and the British say W.C. (water closet.) But all of these words have the same meaning (the room where the toilet is located.) So which English is the best English to learn? Well, there is no best English. They are all equally good and correct. But two things may help you decide which one is best for you to study.

First of all, where do you live? If you are from South America, for example, you will probably have more exposure to North American English. If you live in Europe, most likely you will be more exposed to British English. The second thing to think about is why you are learning English. Is it for business? travel? to watch movies? Think about the kind of English you plan to use and focus on understanding people from that area. But no matter where you study English or whether it's British, American, Australian, or whatever, it's good to know a little about English in other countries. Questions and Answers Choose the best answer based on the reading 1. a. b. c. 2. a. b. c. 3. a. b. c. 4. a. b. c. 5. a. b. c. Which country is not listed as one where English is spoken as a first language? Australia South Africa Brazil The many different accents in one country are called regional accents variety accents country accents Which of these is not different between English speaking countries. the accent all of the spelling some of the words The best English in the world is British English American English No English is best The best English for everyone to learn is British English American English it depends on why the person is learning English and the kind of English he will be exposed to

Answer:1c 2 a3 b4c 5c ---------------------------------------------English as an International Language About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries. Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. It has become the new international language. There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this? There are many reasons why English has become so popular. One of them is that English has become the language of business. Another important reason is that popular American culture (like movies, music, and McDonald's) has quickly spread throughout the world. It has brought its language with it. Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? I don't know. It's important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common. Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another. On the other hand, English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it. Do we really need that? Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn't too difficult and doesn't include any one group's culture. It is called Esperanto. But it hasn't become popular. But maybe the popularity of English won't last that long either. Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language. Questions 1. What was the world language 100 years ago? (Frenh) 2. Which group is larger- people who speak English as a first language or people who speak English as a second language? (people who speak English as a second language)

3. What are two reasons English has become an international language today? (Business and popular culture) 4. What are two reasons English isn't a good international language? (Its complicated and it brings its culture) 5. What is Esperanto? (It is an artificial language) What might the future international language be? (Chinese ???) --------------------Using an English/English Dictionary Reading Today's English learner has a wide choice of dictionaries in which to choose from. There are dictionaries with American English, with British English, with idioms or slang, and even with pictures. One of the most popular dictionaries I have seen among many students are talking electronic dictionaries. All you have to do is type in a word in your language and you can see it and hear it in English. That's great, right? Well, I think it's great, too... but only sometimes. Bilingual electronic dictionaries are fast and easy. They can be great when you are traveling and need information quickly. But I am against electronic dictionaries and even bilinguall paper dictionaries in many cases. Let me explain... When you reach an intermediate level of English you know enough of the language to ask the meaning of certain things while using English. Translating between languages in your head takes time. You should be translating as little as possible and you should be thinking in English as much as possible. I strongly recommend that intermediate and advanced students use an English-English dictionary made especially for your understanding. For example, Longman has a good dictionary for students. Other companies do, too. I also feel that paper (book) dictionaries are better for studying than electronic dictionaries. True, they take longer to use. But, for some reason, the information you look up seems to stay in your head longer. It may be because you were forced to spell the word in your head and therefore "see it" more clearly in your mind. So what do you do if you have checked an English-English dictionary and still don't understand something? Go to your bilingual dictionary. It is useful sometimes. Just remember to try to stay in English as much as possible. Choose True or False. According to the author... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A very popular dictionary is a talking electronic dictionary. Electronic dictionaries are great for learning English. Electronic dictionaries are great for traveling. Intermediate students of English should use electronic dictionaries as much as possible. Using a bilingual dictionary forces you to think in English. You should never use a bilingual dictionary.

Answer :1T 2F 3T 4F 5F 6F ------------------Mercury: Fill in the blanks below. moving sunset Venus heat moons temperature closest Sun atmosphere Pluto Mercury surface axis sky Seasons

Mercury is the planet .....1.....to the Sun in our Solar System and the fastest....2...... planet in our Solar System. It is the second-hottest planet in our Solar System (only .....3.....is hotter). Mercury is so close to the ....4....that from Earth, you can only see it near sunrise or.....5...... Mercury has no.....6..... Mercury was named after Mercury, the mythical Roman winged messenger. This small, rocky planet has almost no atmosphere. Since the atmosphere is so slight, the ....7....would appear pitch black (except for the sun, stars, and other planets, when visible), even during the day. If you were on the

surface of......8....., the Sun would look almost three times as big as it does from Earth! Also, there is no "greenhouse effect" on Mercury. When the Sun sets, the temperature drops very quickly since the .....9.....does not help retain the....10..... Mercury has a very elliptical orbit and a huge range in temperature. During the long daytime (which lasts 88 Earth days or an entire Mercurian year), the .....11....is hotter than an oven; during the long night (the same length), the temperature is colder than a freezer. Mercury is about 3,031 miles (4,878 km) in diameter. It is the smallest planet in our Solar System (.....12...., now not considered to be a planet, is smaller). Mercury is only slightly larger than our moon. Mercury is a heavily cratered planet; its surface is similar to the .....13.....of the Earth's moon. There are no seasons on Mercury. ...14.....are caused by the tilt of the axis relative to the planet's orbit. Since Mercury's .....15....is directly perpendicular to its motion (it is not tilted), it has no seasons. Answer: 1 closest 2 moving 3 Venus 4 Sun 5 sunset 6 moons 7 sky 8 Mercury 9 atmosphere 10 heat 11 temperature 12 Pluto 13 surface 14 Seasons 15 axis --------------------Thank you! Hm qua t nh ln lun ri, do ny chn qu nhng va ngh ra li sai trn bi t post nn ln sa mi thy tin nhn ca cu ! Thank li ln na nha ! Solar System: Fill in the blanks below. asteroid gaseous Mercury rock Sun

ecliptic moons planets Jupiter Mars

Earth center inner Solar System Pluto

Our ....1....consists of the sun, eight .....2....and a dwarf planet (and their moons), an ....3.....belt, and many comets and meteors. The Sun is the .....4....of our Solar System. The planets, their moons, the asteroids, comets, meteoroids and other rocks and gas all orbit the....5.... The planets that orbit the sun are (in order from the Sun):.....6....., Venus, Earth, Mars, .....7.....(the biggest planet in our Solar System), Saturn (with large, orbiting rings), Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (a dwarf planet). A belt of asteroids (many minor planets made of rock and metal) orbits between .....8.....and Jupiter. These objects all orbit the Sun in roughly circular orbits that lie in the same plane, called the ......9....(.....10.....is an exception to this; it has an elliptical orbit that is tilted over 17 from the ecliptic). The .....11........planets (those planets that orbit close to the Sun) are quite different from the outer planets (those planets that orbit far from the Sun). The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, ......12...., and Mars. They are relatively small, composed mostly of.....13...., and have few or no moons. The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (a dwarf planet). They are mostly huge, mostly.......14......, ringed, and have many ......15.....(again, the exception is Pluto which is small, rocky, dwarf planet with one moon). Answer: 1 Solar System 2 planets 3 asteroid 4 center 5 Sun 6 Mercury 7 Jupiter 8 Mars 9 ecliptic 10 Pluto 11 inner 12 Earth 13 rock 14 gaseous 15 moons ---------------------------