Nowadays there is plenty of good (37)____ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also (38)_______ them to read.

Nowadays there is plenty of good (37)____ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also (38)_______ them to read.

4. The sound-processing unit ___________.

3. According to the passage, what does the device not do?

2. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

Read the passage and do the tasks below.

A new hearing device is now available for some hearing-impaired people. This device uses a magnet to hold a detachable sound-processing portion in place. Like other aids, it converts sound into vibrations. But it is unique in that it can transmit the vibrations directly to the magnet and then to the inner ear. This produces a clearer sound. The new device will not help all hearing-impaired people only those with a hearing loss caused by infection or some other problems in the middle ear. It will probably help no more than 20 percent of all people with hearing problems. Those people who have persistent ear infections, however, should find relief and restored hearing with the new device.

1. What is the author's main purpose?

I regret / not study / hard / enough / pass / final exam.

…………………………..………………………………………………………………………………..

Many parents / not let / children / make / decision / future career//.

He / so ill / he / cannot take / final examination//.

I / never attend / such / enjoyable wedding / party before//.

Use suggested words or groups of words to write complete sentences.

They / not allow / go out / evening / parents//.

My cousin is ___________ but that does not prevent him from doing lots of sports. (able)

In 1914, the British ruled India and Gandhi wanted the British to leave India so that the country could become ___________ (depend)

Lan is ___________. She never does the things that she promises. (rely)

Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.

 This season is very _____. Millions of viewers have watched it since it first aired. (excite)

The mission of (A) the charity is improve (B) the quality of the lives (C) of people with mental (D) disabilities.

Error Identification.

We believe that (A) students with disabilities (B) should offer (C) support to do (D) the things they like.

Complete each sentence with a suitable word below.

caring                           responsibility                household      close-knit

     willing                           project                          supportive      mischievous

1. The committee has set up an inner city housing ___________.

2. She always helps her mother with ___________ chores.

3. The new job means taking on more ___________.

4. These children are sometimes ___________ but obedient and hard-working.

5. You can phone me whenever you need. I am always ___________ to help you.

6. My teacher is a ___________ woman.

7. She was very ___________ during my father’s illness.

8. The people in my village living in a ___________ community.

Listen a small talk about volunteerism and fill in each blank with ONE word.

Being a (41) ________ is one of the best things you can do with your life. It’s a (42) ________ way to help other people. It’s also very (43) ________ to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. Many of us could and should be out there doing voluntary (44) ________ of some kind. So many volunteer (45) ________ need extra hands. It really is easy. Just pick up the phone and offer your (46) ________. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (47) ________. We just want to come home and watch TV. Life is much more (48) ________ when you’re a volunteer. I’ve found it really (49) ________  your eyes to how some people live. It’s sometimes sad to see how the (50) ________ lets people down, but at least I’m doing my bit.

5. In what way, according to the writer, are parents today different from they were a generation ago?

4. What is the main subject of paragraph three?

3. What is the stereotype referred to in paragraph 2?

2. According to paragraph two, parents hear things that make them worry about their own kids.What kind of things do they hear?

Read the article and answer the questions that follow.

Is There Really a Generation Gap?

According to the results of a survey in USA WEEKEND Magazine, there isn’t really a generation gap. The

magazine’s “Teens & Parents” survey shows that today’s generation of young people generally get along well with their parents and appreciate the way they’re being raised. Most feel that their parents understand them, and they believe their parents consider family as the No. 1 priority in their lives. Although more than a third of teens have something in their rooms they would like to keep secret from their parents, it is usually nothing more harmful than a diary or a CD.

Such results may seem surprising in the context of the violent events that people hear about in the media. Maybe because of the things they hear, parents worry that their own kids might get out of control once they reach the teenage years. However, the facts in the survey should make us feel better. The survey shows us that today’s teens are loving and sensible. They are certainly happier than the angry people in the teenage stereotypes we all know about. True, some teenagers are very angry, and we need to recognize their needs, but the great majority of teens are not like that at all.

In contrast to some stereotypes, most teens believe they must be understanding about differences among individuals. Many of them volunteer for community service with disadvantaged people. When they talk about themselves, their friends and their families, they sound positive and proud. Generally, these are very nice kids.

Is this spirit of harmony a change from the past? Only a generation ago, parent-child relations were described as the “generation gap”. Yet even then, things were not so bad. Most kids in the 1960s and 1970s shared their parents’ basic values.

Perhaps, however, it is true that American families are growing closer at the beginning of this new millennium. Perhaps there is less to fight about, and the dangers of drug abuse and other unacceptable behavior are now well known. Perhaps, compared to the impersonal world outside the home, a young person’s family is like a friendly shelter, not a prison. And perhaps parents are acting more like parents than they did 20 or 30 years ago.

1. According the first paragraph, what did the survey find out about teenagers?

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words below (there is one extra word)

satisfaction                   freedom                         pressure

choices                          stress                             self-esteem

Becoming Independent

The step into adult life can be incredibly exciting, but it also brings with it a whole range of challenges. The (31) ________ and independence from family can feel great, but it can also be really hard. There are lots of decisions to make as you figure out what you want to do with your life.

Study… work… money… relationships… partying. There are lots of (32) ________ and decisions to be made. You may be thinking about leaving home, your career or independent life. Maybe you feel pressure to ‘make something of yourself’ or to be a success. This pressure might be from other people or from within yourself. Most people will feel some (33) ________ or worry about these things; for others, these added challenges can make life quite hard and contribute to depression or anxiety. If you can’t find work or have lost your job or left education early, it brings all sorts of challenges. The most obvious challenge is having no money. You may feel a sense of failure that can knock your (34) ________.These changes may also mean you’re not in regular contact with other people any more.

It’s not just unemployment which can contribute to depression. Lack of job (35) ________ can also play a part. As you’re figuring out what you want to do work wise, or struggling with your work and social life, you might find that you’re not actually enjoying the job you chose.

Nga tried hard to persuade her parents to allow her to join the trip but she failed.

This is the first time I’ve been to a Western city.

=> I have……………………………………………………………………………………………………