Read the passage and check whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

First Class Mail

Overview

One of the most frequently used of out postal services, First Class mail aims to deliver your letter of packet the next working day, including Saturday. It costs just 32p for letters and small item weighing up to 100g.

Key feature

Quick and easy to use. If your mail weighs 100g or less, simply stick a First Class stamp on it. You can buy First Class stamps in sheets of 100, rolls of up to 10,000, or book format from our online shop.

No maximum weight limit for First Class.

Free First Class delivery of services for the blind, including talking newspapers and guide dog harnesses (call our customer services team on 0845 7740 740 for more details).

Compensation of up to £32 for loss or damage, with your free certificate of posting (available from your local Post OfficeTM when you post your mail).

It costs just 32p for letters and small items weighing up to 1000g.

Read the passage and check whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

First Class Mail

Overview

One of the most frequently used of out postal services, First Class mail aims to deliver your letter of packet the next working day, including Saturday. It costs just 32p for letters and small item weighing up to 100g.

Key feature

Quick and easy to use. If your mail weighs 100g or less, simply stick a First Class stamp on it. You can buy First Class stamps in sheets of 100, rolls of up to 10,000, or book format from our online shop.

No maximum weight limit for First Class.

Free First Class delivery of services for the blind, including talking newspapers and guide dog harnesses (call our customer services team on 0845 7740 740 for more details).

Compensation of up to £32 for loss or damage, with your free certificate of posting (available from your local Post OfficeTM when you post your mail).

First Class mail aims to deliver your letter or packet the next working day, except weekends.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

   The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.

   These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

   However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

The writer thinks future IT developments will be

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

   The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.

   These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

   However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

What does the IT stand for?

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

   The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.

   These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

   However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

The World Wide Web and e-mail communication

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

   The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.

   These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

   However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

According to the passage, E-mail

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

   The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event.

   These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

   However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

In the last twenty years

Would you mind not _______ on the radio until I’ve finished typing the document? 

Those new students hope _______in the school’s sports activities. 

If you’ve got a headache, why don’t you try _______an aspirin? 

Instead of _______about the good news, Tom seemed to be indifferent. 

I will see you again. We are all looking forward _______ again. 

It’s Winnie’s graduation tomorrow. She has finally _____________ her dream. 

Your room is in a mess! Do a bit of ___________ up, will you? 

What does D.C. in Washington D.C. __________? 

You can only drive if you’ve got a ________ license.

John and Lisa have a lot in __________ with each other. 

My parents had always planned to open a restaurant, but it ________ to nothing. 

I’ve borrowed some money from the bank, but I have to pay it ________ by the end of the year. 

My younger sister read the whole book without the ________ difficulty. 

“How was the first night of the play?” “Oh, pretty good – there were a _______________ number of people there.” 

“Were you chosen for the team?” “No, I’m too small – the ____________ height required is six foot two.” 

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

A. courteous B. subscribe C. service D. customer

Choose the word whose stress is on the first syllable.

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

“Why don't we go for a walk?" Mary said.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Working on the computer is not what she feels like.