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I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
If you are the type of person who loves to meet many different people from different cultures and social status, then the city is better for you. The city is where people from all different background and status come to work and live because everything so centralized in the city. The city's population is also more concentrated, so you also have a higher chance of meeting people. In the country, the distance between other people is harder, so it is less convenient to meet other people. Hence, if you want a busy social life, the city is better.
If you have asthma or you are really sensitive to population , then the country lifestyle is best for you. In the country there is much less population because there are fewer cars, traffic and industrial plants in the country. There are also more trees, rivers and other natural scenery. If you want your kids to run around in open safe environments, then the country is also much better.
1. You should live in the city if __________.
A. you have asthma
B. you have problems with breathing diseases
C. you want to meet people from different social status
D. you want your children to run around in open environments
2. The country life is better for you if __________.
A. you love to meet people from different cultures
B. you want a busy social life
C. you would like to work for international companies
D. you are really sensitive to pollution
3. There is much less pollution in the country than in the city because
A. everything is so centralized in the city
B. there are not as many cars in the country as in the city
C. the distance between other people is harder
D. there are much more trees in the city
4. The word "plants" in the passage means
A. factories B. trees C. buildings D. restaurants
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The population in the city is concentrated.
B. You have higher opportunities of meeting people in the city.
C. There is more traffic in the country than in the city.
D. The environment in the country is safer than in the city.
NOISY NEIGHBOURS
Do you sometimes have problems with your neighbors such as noise or littering ? Well, the people of Pilton in Somerset, England have such problems every summer , For three or four days every year, the village is full of people of all ages who comes here for the annual Glastonbury pop music festival. They usually stay in tents. Caravans and motorhomes. They leave drink cans and papers all over the streets. The music plays until the early hours of the morning ,and you can hear people talking and singing all night, The quiet country village becomes a nightmare to live in and some villagers are even thinking of moving to another village. A villager said last year « I don’t want to stop the Glastonbury Festival. I just want the fans to enjoy the festival during disturbing nomal village life. »
1. What happened in Pilton, Somerset every summer ?
A. The villagers litter the streets. B. There is a pop music festival
C. There are many villagers. D. The neighbors are noisy
2.Visitors litter the streets with__________.
A. cans and papers B. caravans C. motorhomes D. tents
3. How long is the pop music festival every year ?
A. The whole summer B. One night
C. Three or four days D. The whole year
4. What is Pilton like during the rest of the year ?
A. noisy place B. A quiet village C. A nightmare D. A music concert
5. The villagers just want to__________.
A. put an end to the festival B. stop the fans enjoying the festival
C. move far away D. have a normal life as usual
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. There are a lot of cars in the city. People go everywhere by car, so traffic in the city centre is heavier than that in the suburbs. It is harder to find a place to park a car than to do it in other areas. The public means of transport is cheaper than cars but the Londoners prefer their own cars. Moreover, there are more and more tourists and visitors coming to London for sightseeing or shopping. At weekends, the streets are noisier and busier than they are on weekdays. Now, traffic jams are worse than ever before.
Although the living cost in the suburbs and the countryside is cheaper than that in the city centre, most young people prefer living in the city centre. London is richer than other cities in the United Kingdom, but it is more polluted because of the city industry, vehicles, and plenty of people.
1. How is the traffic in London?
A. Traffic in the city centre is better than before.
B. Traffic in the suburbs is better than before.
C. Traffic in the city centre is heavier than that in the suburbs.
D. Traffic in the suburbs is heavier than that in the city centre.
2. People in London prefer to go around __________.
A. by their own cars
B. by public means of transport
C. by both their own cars and public means of transport
D. by any vehicles
3. How are the streets in London at weekends?
A. There is less traffic. B. The streets are noisier.
C. Traffic jams are better. D. The traffic is not heavier.
4. The living cost in the city centre is __________.
A. cheaper than that in the suburbs and the countryside
B. not expensive but people like to live in the suburbs and the countryside
C. not cheap so more people want to leave there now
D. more expensive than that in the suburbs and the countryside
5. According to the passage, what is NOT true about London?
A. London's public means of transport is more expensive than cars.
B. There are a lot of people in the city centre, especially at weekends.
C. More and more people come to London for sightseeing.
D. London is richer than other cities in the United Kingdom.
II. Read the text and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
I live in Newquay. It's a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and it is the best place to surf in the UK. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend. My favourite place is Fistral Beach.
I love Newquay because there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking or water-skiing. If you like animals, you can visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling. Come and see for yourself! GA
| T | F |
1. Newquay is in the south of England. | | |
2. You cannot go surfing in Newquay. | | |
3. Alex doesn't like to do outdoor activities. | | |
4. You can also go horse riding on the beach in Newquay. | | |
5. There is a zoo in Newquay. | | |
My neighbourhood
My name is Nick. My neighbourhood is not in the city. It’s in the suburbs. It is very peaceful and quiet. It is a new neighbourhood, and there are a lot of big houses and some apartment buildings. There are a lot of big trees and there aren’t many cars so the streets are very clean.
There’s a park in my neighbourhood, which has a small playground for children, I like to play baseball there with my friends after school.
There aren’t any restaurants, bars or cinemas on my road. But, if you go to Main Street, you can find a lot of things to do.
I like my neighbourhood because it is very safe. There is no crime, and all of my neighbours take care of each other. I think I am lucky to live in my neighbourhood.
| T | F |
1. Nick’s neighbourhood is old but peaceful and quiet | | |
2. The streets are clean because there aren’t many cars and the neighbourhood is green. | | |
3. Nick likes to play baseball with his friends after school. | | |
4. There are more things to do on Nick’s road than on Main Street. | | |
5. Nick is happy about his neighbourhood. | | |
III. Read the text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
My neighbour is John. He is from Australia. We have been friends for over a year. We both live in the countryside (1) _________ our family. John's parents are farmers. He often helps (2) _________ to look after vegetables in the garden in his free time. He likes growing vegetables and flowers. He'd like to be a farmer in the future and to work on a farm. He thinks farming (3) _________ exciting and interesting. Now he (4) _________ biology hard at school. He wants to be good at biology (5) _________ it's important for his future job.
1. A. with B. of C. for D. at
2. A. him B. they C. them D. her
3. A. are B. be C. is D. has
4. A. study B. studied C. is studying D. will study
5. A. or B. because C. but D. and
IV. Read the text. Match the paragraph headings 1-4 with the paragraphs A – D.
1. Great places for picnics
2. Transport options
3. Shopping in central London
4. Evening entertainment
A weekend in London
A ___________
London’s parks are beautiful. Hyde Park has a famous lake, the Serpentine – and from May to September, you can swim there. And Regent’s Park is the home of London Zoo. But most visitors to the parks just go for a walk, or sit and relax with some food.
B ___________
Many visitors come to London to buy souvenirs or the latest fashions. Oxford Street is very popular with young tourists. Harrods, the famous department store, is near Hyde Park, and Convent Garden Market has lots of different shops.
C ___________
The West End of London is famous for its theatres. There are about forty different theatres in this part of the city and you can usually get tickets on the day. Musicals are very popular with tourists, but you can see every kind of show from comedy to classics.
D ___________
Like all big cities, there is a lot of traffic in London and driving a car there for the first time is not easy. But there are other ways to travel. Take an underground train from one of 274 stations in London. Or you can stop a’black cab’ (a London taxi) in the street.
17. Nam started working for that company four years ago.
Nam has _________________worked for that company for 4 years_______________________.
18. Nam is fourteen years old and Tom is, too.
Nam is the same ________age as Tom_________________
19. “Don’t talk too much on class.” my father said.
My father told me_______________not to talk much in class________________________
20. No longer does he dream of becoming famous.
He used ____________to dream of becoming famous_______________________________
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