I. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) that best completes the passage
      Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty  make a beautiful sight. New York has a ____ (1) _____of over seven million and it is  probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple”  come ____ (2) _____ many different countries. There are more nationalities in New York ______ (3) ___in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other city except  London, especially in the summer. _____ (4) ____come from all over the world and  have a wonderful time. There are so many _____ (5 ) ____for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the best museums in the world or the charming little streets of Greenwich Village.
1. A. attraction           B. impression C. population D. people
2. A. from B. by C. for D.  in
3.. A. than B. rather C. of D. to
4.. A. Visit B. Visitors C. Workers D. Goers
5.. A. attraction            B. place C. area D. sights
II. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions
Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.
1. What does this notice concern?
A. Help for flood victims B. Safety precaution C. Dangerous roads D. Warning about weather
2. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?
A. Furniture B. Clothing C Food. D. Medicine
3. In addition to supplies, what is needed?
A. Volunteers B. New bridges C. Places to stay D. Teacher
4. “Devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that_________.
A. happen suddenly B. are very short C. last for a long time D. cause a lot of damage
5. The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. selling B. buying C. giving D. taking
III. Fill in the blank with a word from the box.
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         English is a useful language. If we (1) _______ English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of (2) _______. Hundreds of books are written in English every day in all countries. English has also helped to spread ideas (3) _______ knowledge to all corners of the world. Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better (4) _______  friendship among countries (5) _______ over the world.