E6 – UNIT 7.2
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. thirsty b. both c. Thanksgiving d. there
2. a. weather b. through c. warmth d. tooth
3. a. than b. their c. earth d. then
4. a. birthday b. although c. thing d. theatre
5. a. anything b. neither c. than d. feather
6. a. think b. that c. theater d. three
7. a. mother b. through c. feather d. either
8. a. them b. they c. something d. this
9. a. thirty b. though c. fifth d. thanks
10. a. everything b. brother c. theory d. both
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group.
11. a. channel b. program c. distance d. control
12. a. animal b. radio c. specific d. character
13. a. human b. color c. picture d. event
14. a. comedy b. detective c. teenager d. popular
15. a. series b. country c. cartoon d. nation
III. Choose the best answer.
16. By learning English, you can get access to the world’s _________.
a. develop b. developing c. developed d. development
17. It started to rain, __________ we stopped playing tennis.
a. so b. but c. because d. and
18. The invention of the newspaper gave birth to ___________.
a. the media b. communication c. literature d. journalist
19. I like the 7pm news on TV because it is __________ and read by attractive presenters.
a. informative b. enough c. full d. exciting
20. Television has both advantages and _________, so we need to use it properly.
a. limits b. limitations c. borders d. boundary
21. She didn’t have any breakfast, ________ she is hungry now.
a. so b. because c. although d. but
22. John could be a good teacher _________ he is creative.
a. although b. because c. so d. and
23. ________ is the man over there? – He’s my uncle, Tom.
a. When b. Which c. Who d. Why
24. ________ exercises does the teacher give you?
a. How long b. How much c. How often d. How many
25. ________ did you see the film ‘Gone with the wind’ with?
a. Who b. When c. Which d. Where
IV. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
26. He is a very famous ______________. (music)
27. We’re offering proper training with fully-qualified ___________________. (instruct)
28. There was a really ______________ football match on TV last night. (excite)
29. The ________________ population will develop a country. (educate)
30. Popper described science as the ________________ adventure in the world. (great)
31. Local _______________ are listed in the newspaper. (entertain)
V. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. There are 2 extra words you don’t need.
adventure; cartoon; character; fact; local; schedule; reasons; viewers |
32. Clint Eastwood’s _________________ is the most sympathetic in the movie.
33. Filming began on _____________________.
34. The program attracted millions of __________________.
35. We had a little ___________________ yesterday.
36. It was difficult to understand the _________________ dialect.
37. He saw many ______________________ to be hopeful.
VI. Read the following text and decide which answer best fits each numbered blank.
Modern cinema audiences expect to see plenty of thrilling scenes in action films. These scenes, which are (38) ________ as stunts, are usually (39) ___________ by the stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely. (40) _________ can crash a car, but if you’re shooting a film, you have to be extremely (41) _________ sometimes stopping (42) _____________ in front of the camera and film crew. At an early (43) __________ in the production an expert stuntman is (44) _______________ to work out the action scenes and form a team. He is the only person who can go (45) __________ the wishes of the director, (46) ____________ he will usually only do this in the (47) __________ of safety.
38. a. remarked b. known c. referred d. named
39. a. performed b. given c. fulfilled d. displayed
40. a. Everyone b. Someone c. Anyone d. None
41. a. detailed b. exact c. direct d. strict
42. a. right b. left c. up d. down
43. a. period b. minute c. part d. stage
44. a. let b. taken c. drawn d. called
45. a. over b. against c. through d. across
46. a. despite b. so c. although d. otherwise
47. a. interests b. needs c. purposes d. regards
VII. Read the following text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
The television set is an indispensable house item today. It now takes up its familiar place as the local point of the living room. The television set is one of the best ways to get the latest news and to watch films.
The television set was not fully electronic when it was invented. Its screen actually has a small motor and a small lamp. The picture was blurry and it was only about the size of a business card.
It was in 1953 in Europe when many people first started owing a television set. They bought a television set for the sole purpose of watching coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London. Only a few thousand people were allowed into Westminster Abbey.
Another significant event was the moon landing in 1969. Again, millions of people around the world watched as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and planted an American flag. This time event was broadcast in color. The program was much more realistic than the previous ones.
48. Many people need the television set today as it ____.
A. allows them to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
B. enables them to find out what is happening around the world.
C. is an electronic item.
D. let them see things in color.
49. Television sets in the past ________.
A. were not so clear. B. were very bulky.
C. ran on electricity. D. showed pictures that were full colored.
50. Why do you think the sale of television set rocketed in Europe in 1953?
A. Television sets became more affordable.
B. People wanted to watch the moon landing.
C. People wanted to watch the crowning of the Queen.
D. People wanted to watch live coverage of events around the world.
51. People around the world watched Neil Armstrong ______ in 1969.
A. travel to the moon.
B. sit on the moon.
C. put a flag on the moon.
D. take the American flag away from the moon.
52. From the passage, as television sets improved, _______.
A. the colors on the screen became lighter than before.
B. more realistic programs were showed.
C. people could watch events earlier than before.
D. an event watched on TV looked more like the actual event than that was happening.
VIII. Combine the two sentences using because, so, and, but and although.
53. She doesn’t eat pork. She doesn’t like it.
54. The girl helped me a lot. She didn’t know me well.
55. They worked very hard. They all passed the final test.
56. My teacher didn’t come to my class today. He was ill.
57. Tim plays the guitar. He also sings in the band.
58. Many students in his class love him. He is very helpful.
59. We got up early this morning. We stayed up late last night to do the homework.
60. My sister is very intelligent. She gets a lot of gifts from her teachers.
IX. Use the given words to write the complete sentences.
61. Game show/ this month/ test/ your knowledge/ world heritage.
62. Many people/ work/ hard/ today/ produce/ good/ program/ television.
63. My brother/ I/ dream/ become/ pilot.
64. Many young people/ prefer/ watching TV/ reading books.
65. There/ be/ many/ exciting/ program/ VTV3.
66. We/ often/ read/ book/ watch/ favorite/ program/ free/ time.
1.d
2.c
3.a
4.c
5.c
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