Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.
That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.
Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________.
A. the longest street in the United States. B. shown in many countries
C. the longest television program in the world. D. watched regularly by six million children
2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.
A. use to teach children B. watch and study C. produce and sell D. approve and admire
3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.
A. they needn’t go to school B. it is shown many hours a day
C. it is shown in the evening D. it is shown many times during the week
4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?
A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers B. pictures, letters and relationships
C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures D. numbers and human relationships
5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.
A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it
C. it teaches educational theories D. it is produced by the government
III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. It isn't quite ______ that they will come to our party.
A. sure B. exact C. certain D. right
2. Will you ______ the door open?
A. leave B. allow C. permit D. give
3. Do you know the beautiful girl ______?
A. sit in the car B. sat in the car C. sitting in the car D. who sit in the car
4. Ho Chi Minh City will ___________ temperatures between 25oC and 30oC tomorrow.
A. experience B. arrive C. achieve D. occur
5. ___________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder.
A. In B. On C. Over D. At
6. Don‘t let poachers get ______________ hunting animals. They deserve to be punished.
A. off B. out of C. on D. away with
7. I could not ______________ the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.
A. get over B. make out C. see through D. go into
8. During the war, we ______________ many relatives.
A. lost touch with B. take for granted C. made a mention of D. set an example for
9. I cannot stay up late at night. I prefer _________ in early.
A. going B. breaking C. turning D. doing
10. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing
3.2. Put the correct form of words.
1. It is …………………. that our environment is more and more polluted. (DISAPPOINT)
2. We are trying to have (an) …………………. world. (POLLUTE)
3. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of ………………. to better my knowledge. (COURAGE)
3.3. Synonyms and antonyms
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced
2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity
2. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
A. insignificant B. impressive C. notable D. famous
3.4. Conversation
1. _ “Thank you very much” _ “______________”
A. Are you worried? B. You‘re welcome C. Not all D. Nothing
2. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?”
Ha and Mai: “_________”
A. Because they can pollute the environment. B. How come? Who can do that?
C. That‘s a very good idea. Let‘s do that. D. What about this weekend?
II> Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
One of the biggest trends in television in recent years has been the rise of “Reality TV”. These shows, in which ordinary people are placed in unusual situations and then filmed without a script, have become some of the highest rating shows on television. Early programs of this genre, including Big Brother (from the Netherlands) and Survivor (from the United States), have led to dozens of copycat programs in many different countries. A common element to many of these programs is that a number of contestants are placed in a closed environment in which they are filmed 24 hours a day, and every week contestants are thrown off the show. What is it about these shows that makes them so popular? Perhaps it is because viewers enjoy watching ordinary people with real emotions being placed in extraordinary, situations. Or perhaps it is that people are really voyeurs - they enjoy being a spy, looking secretly into other people’s lives.
1. In recent years, "Reality TV has become more and more_______.
A. interesting B. unusual C. popular D. enjoyable
2. The underlined word ‘‘which” in the passage refers to_______.
A. a common element B. a closed environment
C. every week D. the show
3. What is true about “Reality TV”?
A. They are made by ordinary people. B. They create many copycat programs.
C. They describe people’s lives. D. They are filmed without a script.
4. We can infer from the passage that_______.
A. “Reality TV” used to be more trendy
B. “Reality TV" is becoming more and more competitive
C. viewers enjoy watching something real but unusual
D. viewers can become spies to look into other people’s lives
5. Contestants are thrown off the show ………….
A. monthly B. weekly C. daily D. twice a month