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TOPIC 1: CULTURES
PART 1: READING
PASSAGE 1:
Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box.
practice 	 change 	 able to buy 	saying sorry 	 	thanks
1. The custom of drinking hot chocolate at breakfast is popular in Spain.	
2. The singer wrote an apology to her fans after canceling her show.	
3. She gave them a gift to show her gratitude for their help.	
4. We adapted the recipe so that it would be healthier than the original.	
5. Some poor families could not afford a large meal every night.	
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions 
TEA CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD 
In some cultures, tea drinking is a social event with specific customs. China and the United Kingdom are two countries with formal, well-developed tea cultures.
In China, there are ceremonial customs for every aspect of tea drinking, from filling the cup to thanking the pourer. A tea drinker can thank the server by tapping the table with the index and middle fingers. In Chinese society, tea customs can express a range of emotions. Offering tea to one’s elders, for example, is a way of showing respect. In other situations, pouring tea for someone can be a form of apology. On the other hand, a newly married couple may serve tea during their wedding ceremony to express gratitude to their parents for all the sacrifices they made raising them.
In the United Kingdom, tea culture is closely tied to the workday schedule. Afternoon tea, Britain’s best-known tea ceremony, started in the 1840s. It usually happens between 4 and 6 p.m. but can be somewhat earlier or later. It is a time for conversation and relaxation, when people take a break from their day. Traditionally, afternoon tea was taken with a light snack of pastries and sandwiches. The tea itself, usually from India or Ceylon (which is now known as Sri Lanka), was served in a silver teapot and china cups. Afternoon tea is still sometimes served formally today, but it is just as often served informally. High tea is a variation on afternoon tea originally adapted for working-class families who could not afford a proper dinner. It happens slightly later in the day and is served with food more substantial than pastries and sandwiches.
 In China, tea customs are a means of emotional expression. In the United Kingdom, they break up the workday schedule and give people an opportunity to socialize and rest. But these traditions are disappearing in both countries as time goes by. What purpose do tea customs in your country serve? Are these customs still followed today?
	1. What is the passage mainly about?
	A. how Chinese tea customs inflenced the United Kingdom
	B. the similarities between Chinese and British tea ceremonies
	C. reasons why tea is such an important beverage around the world
	D. how tea is consumed in two particular societies
	2. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. customs	B. situations	C. parents	D. married couple 
	3. The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to
	A. show that tea customs have a very long history
	B. explain that the meaning of tea drinking varies by culture
	C. point out that China and the United Kingdom have much in common
	D. explain why tea customs in China and the United Kingdom are disappearing
	4. The word “tied” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
	A. recorded 	B. collected 	C. reported 	D. related
	5. Why do couples serve tea during their wedding ceremony in China?
	A. to thank their parents for raising them	B. to show thanks to each other
	C. to offer respect to the wedding guests	D. to express their love to the public
	6. Which is NOT true about the United Kingdom’s tea culture?
	A. It is inflenced by the workday schedule.	B. Tea times happen in the afternoon or evening.
	C. Only wealthy people observe the tradition.	D. Food is generally served.
	7. What can be inferred about afternoon tea?
	A. It was started to make people work longer.	
	B. It used to happen earlier in the day than it does now.
	C. It is rarely served in an informal setting.
	D. It is not consumed with a heavy meal.
Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks 
China and the United Kingdom have well-developed tea cultures. In China, tea drinking often has ceremonial customs , and the offer of tea can express different emotions. Offering tea can (1)__________ respect to one’s elders , act as an apology, and can also be an expression of (2)________ during a wedding ceremony . In the United Kingdom, tea drinking is (3)_________ to the workday schedule. Afternoon tea is a time for relaxation and socializing . Typically, it is served with light snacks. High tea (4) _________ took the place of dinner for working-class people. It happens later in the day (5) _______ afternoon tea.
	1. A. express	B. show	C. include	D. contain
	2. A. gratitude	B. thankful	C. loyalty	D. enthusiasm
	3. A. connected	B. respected	C. linked	D. referred
	4. A. origin	B. original	C. originate	D. originally
	5. A. as	B. than	C. that	D. so
Choose the best words to fill in the blanks.
	1. Students made____________ to help those people whose homes were destroyed by the flood.
	A. sacrifies 	B. developments 	C. cultures 	D. questions
	2. Because she didn’t speak the language, she had no___________of communicating.
	A. ranges 	B. emotions 	C. lessons 	D. means
	3. My sister offered me a(n)______________ for the mistake she made.
	A. situation 	B. apology 	C. example 	D. comment
Choose the words with SIMILAR meanings to the underlined words.
	4. At the beginning of the ceremony, the speaker asked people to take their seats.
	A. celebration 	B. workday 	C. meal 	D. operation
	5. This bus is specially adapted for tourists.
	A. realized 	B. warned 	C. changed 	D. maintained
	6. The school lunch program helps students who cannot afford good meals.
	A. enjoy 	B. give in 	C. include 	D. pay for
Choose the words with OPPOSITE meanings to the underlined words.
	7. At graduation, the students looked very mature in their formal clothes.
	A. famous 	B. impressive 	C. strange 	D. casual
	8. The weight of the desk was substantial, so we needed help to move it.
	A. modern 	B. unpleasant 	C. immediate 	D. minor
	9. The whale showed its gratitude after a diver freed it from a net.
	A. anger 	B. thanklessness 	C. ease 	D. friendliness
Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box.
customs 	tapping 	relaxing 	aspects 	socialize 	serve
	10. Everyone in the room was _____________ their feet to the beat.
	11. In Sweden, many _________ are closely related with the seasons.
	12. If you want to__________, you’ll have to do it after class. 
PASSAGE 2:
Use context clues to guess what each word in bold means. Choose the words with similar meanings from the box.
develop 	perform 	 watch 	local speech 	dead
1. Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.	 	
2. The new president is trying to implement his election promises. 	
3. Different areas of China have their own unique dialects. 	
4. The company has evolved over recent years into a global organization. 	
5. The principal observed our class to see how well we were learning. 	 
THE EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE
HOW LANGUAGES CHANGE AND DIE OVER TIME
	Did you know there are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world? It is hard to grasp that so many unique and distinct languages exist. What makes language even more unique is that languages can change over time, and some may even become extinct. The language, or languages, that you speak now may be very different in the future.
	Language changes depending on what region a speaker lives in, his or her level of education, gender, age, and social status. Because language is dependent on society, social changes can cause languages to change. For example, in the 1950s, people started to use “Ms.” to refer to a woman instead of “Miss” or “Mrs.” Like “Mr.,” the word “Ms.” doesn’t show whether or not a woman is married. New inventions and technology are another reason why languages change. The words “television” and “computer” did not exist in the English language until these objects were invented.
	Then how can languages become extinct? When the last speaker of a language dies, the language ceases to exist. The Bo language, for example, became extinct in 2010 when its last speaker died. And even more recently, a Scottish dialect called Cromarty became extinct when its last speaker died in 2012. There have been many other languages around the world that have become extinct over time. Language experts estimate that about 50% to 90% of the languages spoken today will become extinct within the next one hundred years.
	That is why people are working to preserve endangered languages. Google has developed and implemented the Endangered Languages Project website to save more than 3,000 endangered languages from vanishing. Through the website, speakers of the same language can connect through social media, audio, and video to try to keep the language alive. People can also use the site to try to learn new languages. With so many languages already extinct, it is important to preserve the ones that are left for future generations.
	How about the language in your country? Has the language changed over time? Have new words been created? Pay attention to the language around you so that you can observe how it evolves and keep it from becoming extinct.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
	A. Language is totally dependent on society.
	B. People are trying hard to preserve endangered languages.
	C. Languages change and can become extinct over time.
	D. Words like “television” and “computer” did not exist until recent times.
2. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to _______
	A. provide background information on new inventions
	B. show examples of new words entering a language
	C. explain how languages become extinct
	D. describe technological effects on society
3. The word “vanishing” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______
	A. disappearing 	B. sorting 	C. confusing 	D. applying
4. Which is NOT true about language?
	A. There are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world. 
	B. The Bo language became extinct in 2010.
	C. People are trying to preserve endangered languages.
	D. Over 50% of languages became extinct in the last hundred years.
5. Why did people start using “Ms.” in the 1950s?
	A. It sounded good when used with “Mr.”	
	B. It was easier to write than “Miss” and “Mrs.”
	C. It did not tell whether a woman was married or not.
	D. People thought it made a woman look more educated. 
	6. The word “ones” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
	A. endangered languages	B. new languages
	C. extinct languages	D. language speakers
	7. What can be inferred about Google?
	A. Google is helping endangered languages become extinct.
	B. Google wants to make money from endangered languages.
	C. Google thinks it’s important to save languages from extinction.
	D. Google is the best site to use to search for endangered languages.
Read the following pasage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks 
	Language has become a vital part in human’s civilization and evolvement. There are about 6,000 to 7,000 languages in the world. Languages can change or become extinct over time. Language is dependent (1)______ society , so social changes can (2)__________ languages to change . New words can be added because of new inventions and technologies . A language becomes extinct when the last speaker of that language dies . The Bo language and a Scottish dialect called Cromarty both recently became extinct. Language experts (3)________ that about 50% to 90% of the languages spoken today will become extinct within the next one hundred years. (4)________, some people are working to preserve languages . For example, Google is trying to save (5)_______ languages from becoming extinct with their Endangered Languages Project website.
	1. A. in	B. on	C. at	D. with
	2. A. make	B. force	C. cause	D. get
	3. A. estimate	B. believe	C. argue	D. claim
	4. A. However	B. Therefore	C. Otherwise	D. In contrast
	5. A. danger	B. dangerous	C. endangered	D. endanger
Choose the best words to fil in the blanks.
	1. My aunt will have a baby, but she doesn’t know the __________ yet.
	A. generation 	B. media 	C. gender 	D. education
2. A language may have different __________ depending of the areas where it is spoken.
	A. societies 	B. dialects 	C. races 	D. species
3. Pandas are a(n)__________ species that may disappear in the future.
	A. available 	B. social 	C. successful 	D. endangered
Choose the words with similar meanings to the underlined words.
4. It was easy for me to grasp the meaning of the poem in our literature class.
	A. grab 	B. understand 	C. answer 	D. discuss
5. The teacher implemented a new way of taking tests.
	A. invented 	B. prevented 	C. lifted 	D. started
6. The scientist observed how the monkeys acted in the zoo.
	A. watched 	B. listed 	C. complained 	D. asked
Choose the words with opposite meanings to the underlined words.
	7. The way people communicate has evolved because of the Internet.
	A. changed 	B. stopped 	C. developed 	D. entertained
	8. The dodo bird is an animal that became extinct in the 17th century.
	A. unpopular 	B. preserved 	C. spoken 	D. alive
	9. My friend from the countryside has a very distinct accent.
	A. similar 	B. different 	C. unique 	D. distant
Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box.
estimate 	regions 	invention 	preserve 	dependent 	status
	10. The southern __________ of the country are warmer than the northern ones.
	11. Many people believe success is __________ on hard work.
	12. The social __________of women has improved a lot over the past hundred years.
HOMEWORK:
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions 
	When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child’s name. And in some cases, the time of a child’s birth influences how the child’s name is determined. 
	In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents’choice for their child’s name may be based on names of relatives or ancestors within their particular family. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father’s parents’ names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother’s parents’ names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.
	Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child’s name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child’s name is chosen to influence the child’s character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness. 
	In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child’s name. In Ghana’s Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child’s name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua are names meaning “wanderer” or “explorer.” Children with these names are seen as travelers.
	No matter where the name comes from, a child’s name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name reflects something about a child’s culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
	1. What is the main idea of this reading?
	A. How names reflect a person’s culture	B. How Asian people name their children
	C. Choosing traditional names	D. Choosing names in Italian culture
2. In which culture are children most likely named after their grandparents?
	A. Italian 	B. Japanese	C. Mexican 	D. Akan
3. In which culture do grandparents most likely choose the child’s name?
	A. Italian 	B. Eastern European	C. American 	D. Chinese
	4. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
	A. Italian children	B. European cultures	C. relatives	D. ancestors
	5. In China, what should names relate to?
	A. A child’s ancestors 	B. A child’s birth date	C. A child’s birth element 	D. A child’s personality
	6. Which is true in Akan culture if a twin brother and sister are born on a Friday?
	A. They will have different names. 	B. They will have to travel to a different city.
	C. They will both be named Afua. 	D. They will both be named Kofi.
	7. The word “dictated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
	A. asked	B. determined	C. introduced	D. suggested
PART 2: GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
VERB TENSES
Task 1: Give the correct forms or tenses of the verbs in brackets
	1. This room__________________(paint) since I was born.
	2. What__________ you__________ (do) if you __________ (be) a billionaire? –I would take a trip into space.
	3. Tom said that he ______________ (lose) his motorbike the day before.
	4. If the lecturer last night _______________ (be) Dr. Mason, I would have listened carefully.
	5. No sooner __________________ (he, arrive) in Rome than he was kidnapped. 
	6. By September next year I ______________________(work) here for ten years.
	7. My grandfather died after he _______________(be) ill for a long time. 
	8. He won’t goes home before he _____________(finish) his work. 
	9. A number of political prisoners ________since Independent Day.
	10. The story I’ve just read ________________ (write) by Jack London.	
Task 2: Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
	1. By the end of this month, I ________English for 6 years. 
	A. have learnt	B. will have learnt	C. had learnt	D. learnt
	2. I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other.
	A. won’t bring 	B. wouldn’t have brought	C. Didn’t bring 	D. hadn’t brought
	3. When we got home, dinner __________, so we had a drink first.
	A. was preparing 	B. had been prepared	C. was being prepared 	D. was prepared
	4. We have learned English since we_________in the sixth form.
	 	A. are	B. were	C. had been	D. have been 
	5. The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.
	A. had been finished / arrived 	B. have finished / arrived
	C. had finished / were arriving 	D. have been finished / were arrived
	6. When I_________to visit her yesterday, she___________a party.
 	A. come / was prepared	B. came / prepared	
	C. came / was preparing	D. came/has prepared
	7. In five more minutes, they_______for three hours on the phone.
	A. are talking 	B. have talked 	C. will have been talking 	D. will talk
	8. If she _______ the train last night, she _________ here now.
	A. took / were 	B. were taking / is	
	C. had taken / would have been 	D. had taken / would be
	9. Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow? – Sure. By then I __________my exam. 
	A. will finish	B. finished	C. will have finished 	D. have finished
	10. They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday.
	A. made / had taken	B. have made / take	
	C. had made / took	D. will have made / have taken
	11. By the year 2020, many people currently employed ________their jobs.
	A. will have lost 	B. will be losing 	C. have lost 	D. are losing 
	12. If I ___________that there was a test yesterday, I would have revised my lesson more carefully.
	A. had known	B. have known	C. knew	D. would know
	13. Helen asked me___________the film called “ Star Wars”.
	A. have I seen	B. have you seen	C. if I had seen	D. if had I seen
	14. By the end of next year, Mr. Park ____________for this company for 35 years. 
	A. will work 	B. will have worked 	C. has worked 	D. will be working 
	15. Jim, why don't you take some time off? You _________too hard lately. Take a short vacation.
	A. were working	B. have been working	C. are working	D. worked
	16. By the time you received her letter, she __________ in Paris.
	A. has arrived	B. would have arrived	C. had arrived	D. arrived
	17. If I had studied harder at school, I _______successful in my life.
	A. have been	B. would be	C. would have been	D. will have been
	18. I feel very tired. I ________ in the garden for the last two hours.
	A. have been working	B. worked	C. have worked	D. had been working
	19. No sooner ________ the news ________ she fainted.
	A. she had heard/than	B. had she heard/when	C. did she hear/when	D. had she heard/than
	20. She said that she _________ for five hours. 
	A. had been driving	B. has been driving	C. drove	D. would drive
Task 3: Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning in comparison with the original one.
	1. I haven't seen my aunt for years.
	=> I didn’t 	
	2. I’ve never eaten this food before.
	=> It’s the 	
	3. His career as a television presenter began five years ago.
	=> He has	
	4. By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home.
	=> Hardly had 	
	5. I came to live here three months ago.
	=> I have	
	6. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
	=> If 	
	7. I started working here in 2000.
	=> I have	
	8. I haven’t met her for three years. 
	=> The last time I	
	9. The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
	=> I haven’t 	
	10. He started learning French six years ago.
	=> He has	
Task 2: Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
	1. We have lived in this district for eight years.
	A. We moved to this district eight years ago.	B. We have moved to this district for eight years.
	C. We have lived in this district eight years ago.	D. It’s eight years ago since we lived to this district.
	2. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 7.00
	A. If I went to bed early, I would wake up at 7.00	B. If I had gone to bed early, I’d not have woken up at 7.00
	C. If I went to bed early, I would have woken up at 7.00	D. If I had gone to bed early, I’d have woken up at 7.00
	3. I didn’t meet him yesterday so I couldn’t tell him about that. 
	A. I met him yesterday so that I could tell him about that.
	B. If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told him about that.
	C. If I had met him yesterday, I could have told him about that.
	D. I could tell him about that because I met him yesterday.
	4. “The last time I wrote to him was in 1996”. 
	A. I haven’t written to him was in 1996.	B. I haven’t written to him was since 1996.
	C. I haven’t written to him in 1996.	D. I haven’t written to him since 1996
	5. It has been a long time since they met.
	A. They haven’t met since a long time.	B. They haven’t met for a long time.
	C. They didn’t meet for a long time.	D. They didn’t meet for a long time ago.
	6. She started working three months ago.
	A. She had been working for three months.	B. It is three months since she started her work.
	C. It's three months that she worked for.	D. She is working here for three months now.
	7. Without transportation, our modern society could not exist.
	A. Our modern society could not exist if there is no transportation.
	B. Our modern society will not exist without having transportation.
	C. If there were no transportation, our modern society would not exist. 
	D. If transportation no longer exists, our modern society will not exist.
	8. He started computer programming as soon as he left school.
	A. No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school.
	B. Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school.
	C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming.
	D. After he left school, he had started computer programming.
	9. The last time my father played tennis was in 1990.
	A. My father has played tennis since 1990.	B. My father started playing tennis in 1990.
	C. My father hasn’t played tennis since 1990.	D. My father has started playing tennis since 1990.
	10. She started working three months ago.
	A. She had been working for three months.	B. It is three months since she started her work.
	C. It's three months that she worked for.	D. She is working here for three months now.
	11. I didn’t meet him yesterday so I can’t tell you anything about him now.
	A. If I had met him yesterday, I could have told you something about him.
	B. If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told you anything about him.
	C. I couldn’t have told you about him because I didn’t meet him