Living in a big city has both advantages
and disadvantages
On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a
choice of public transport, so you don’t need to own a car. Also, there are a
lot of interesting to do and places to see.
For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit the museums, and go to the
theater and to concerts. What is more, when you want to relax, you can usually
find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a
book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never
feel bored.
However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job,
but unless it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the
things that there are to do, because living in a big city is often very
expensive.
It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. What is more,
public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour,
and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems
that every city dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of
all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a
city.
In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young
people, who like the excitement of the city and don’t mind the noise and
pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when
they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the
countryside.
1.What is the suitable title of the
text above?
a.Living in a big city
b.Advantage of living in a big city
c.Disadvantage of living in a big city
d.The positive effect of living in a big city
e.The danger of living in a big city
2.What is the main idea of the
second paragraph?
a.a choice of public transport
b.living without having a car
c.a lot of interesting things to do
d.a side effect of living in a big city
e.advantages of living in a big city
3.What is the advantage of living in
a big city?
a.It is often easy to find work
b.It is not expensive to fulfill daily needs
c.There are not any interesting things to do
d.It is not difficult to find good accommodation
e.There are not noise and pollution affecting people’s life
4.“In conclusion, I think that city
life can be particularly appealing to young people, who like the
excitement of the city and don’t mind the noise and pollution.” (Paragraph 6)
The underlined word means…
a.eye catching
b.attractive
c.beautiful
d.wonderful
e.lunatic
You have to consider a number of factors
when deciding whether or not to get a job. The important thing is to arm
yourself with as much information as possible, so you can figure out what
choice makes the most sense for you.
If you are considering working part-time, schedule a meeting with your school
counselor to discuss this move. Talk to your counselor about why you want to
work and what type of position you’re seeking. Simply explaining your goals to
someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities.
Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your
top priority. “The activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so
it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in
mind,” says Brad MacGowan, director of the Career Centre at Newton North High
School in Massachusetts. Further, MacGowan cautions students who do decide to
work: “If you are rushing through your assignment or not studying enough for
tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less
time-consuming job.” He adds, “Students should always let their employers know
what their time limits are.” If you are being pressured to work more hours than
you can handle, you need to find a new place to work. You also need to make
sure that a job won’t prevent you from getting enough rest.
Adapted from: http://www.collegeboard.com
1. What should a student do first
when considering working part time?
a. Schedule a meeting with the employer of the job.
b. Discuss with the school counselor.
c. Schedule a meeting with the school principal.
d. Discuss with your friends.
e. Schedule a meeting and discuss with the class.
2. What does Brad MacGowan do?
a. Brad MacGowan is a student who takes part time job.
b. Brad MacGowan is the director of the Career Centre at Newton North High
School.
c. Brad MacGowan is the school counselor of Newton North High School in
Massachusetts.
d. Brad MacGowan is the employer of some students at Newton North High School.
e. Brad MacGowan is the principal at Newton North High School in Massachusetts.
3. What does the word “it” in
paragraph 3 refer to?
a. student
b. individual situation
c. young people
d. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind
e. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind is important.
4. What does Brad MacGowan suggest
when students don’t have enough time to study?
a. Quit and find a less time-consuming job.
b. Talk to the employer.
c. Discuss with the school counselor.
d. Keep doing both working while studying.
e. Sue the employer for the compensation.
Death penalty for serious criminals
has been discussed by our experts. Those who agree say that death penalty will
scare the criminals off. However, those who disagree say that it is inhuman not
effective and we can not correct the wrong sentence after the criminals die.
In Switzerland, this penalty does not exist. Most people argue that the
possibility of making the wrong decision is always there although it is true
that spending life behind the bars is not easy either. Also every person should
have a chance for rehabilitation. In this way he or she can start all over
again in another life style.
Those argue that there is no use to feed the terrorists in prison with their
money. When they get out, they will create a lot of troubles by blackmailing
and killing people. So, who says that jails will stop them from being guys?
My own opinion is divided. On the one hand, I want to be humane, and on the
other hand, I wonder if those people are worthy of feeling.
1. The text mainly discusses …..
A. The death penalty controversy
B. The punishment in our country
C. The death penalty in Switzerland
D. Those who support death penalty
E. Those who are against death penalty
2. Which of the following is NOT the
reason for those who are against death penalty?
A. Death penalty is inhuman
B. Death penalty is on effective
C. There’s possibility of misjudgment
D. It is harder to live behind bars than to die
E. Every person should have a chance for rehabilitation
3. What is the writer opinion about
death penalty?
A. He is not able to decide
B. He is against death penalty
C. He agrees with death penalty
D. Death penalty is worthwhile punishment
E. The criminals deserve to receive the benefit of humane feeling
4. “However those who disagree say
that it is inhuman, not effective and we can not correct the wrong sentence
after the criminals die”. (paragraph 1)
The underlined word can be replaced by ….
A. fine
B. thought
C. command
D. statement
E. punishment
The government has just published a
report which suggest that television is partly responsible for the serious
increase in crime over the last ten years. The exposure of violence or
pornography harmfully effects on children.
Many people who are alive today know what it is like to live in a world without
television. Television as we know is only about forty years old. Yet it is so
much a part of our lives that it seems as if it had always existed.
Some people think that the years before the invention of television were a
better time. They claim that families talked more and did more things together.
More books were read. People used their imaginations more fully. People got
more outdoor exercises.
But others disagree. They claim that television is a powerful educational tool.
It informs us of what is going on in the world, from a famine in Africa to a
local politics and fashion. It helps us understand how people live, work, and
struggle.
In 1961, Newton Minow, a government official, called prime-time schedules “ a
vast wasteland.” Television is credited with being a great teacher, but it is
also blamed for the poor reading and writing skills of our population.
Television gets praised for helping us understand the people of the world. But
it has been accused of helping to destroy family life. Television keeps us
informed about the political issues of the day.
Experts will probably continue to argue about television’s value. But everyone
agrees that it is one of the most significant inventions of the twentieth
century.
1. The writer wants to tell …..
a. the development of television
b. the advantages of television program
c. how television destroys people’s life
d. how television improves people’s knowledge
e. the influence of television on people’s daily life
2. Many people claim that television
is a powerful educational tool. From this statement we know that they ….. with
the existence of television.
a. love
b. agree
c. prefer
d. satisfy
e. choose
3. Which of the following is good
for children in watching TV?
a. The children should watch the violence on TV
b. Children may watch TV whenever they like
c. There shouldn’t be government censorship of TV program
d. Children should spend all their time to watch TV program
e. Children should be accompanied by their parents in watching TV
4. “ ….. what is going on in the world, from
famine in Africa …” (Paragraph 4)
The underlined word means lack of ….
a. food
b. water
c. nutrient
d. education
e. entertainment
