READING:

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Global warming is the biggest problems in the world today. Everyone knows about it but not everyone is trying to stop it. Many world leaders are more interested in blaming other ...( 1)... for the crisis. Countries like China, India and Russia say they will not act unless America takes more action. America says it will not act until other countries ...( 2)... more action. It seems a little childish that leaders are acting in this way. The future of our world is ...( 3)... risk and governments can only argue with each other. Many presidents and prime ministers tell us that technology is the answer. They say future ...( 4)... will find solutions to save the planet. This is a big gamble. I hope they are right. I don’t believe them, so I’ll continue switching off lights and  recycling.

1.A. organizations                         B. countries                 C. associations            D. companies

2.A. make                                      B. do                           C. give                        D. take

3.A. in                                           B. on                           C. to                            D. at

4.A. scientific                                B. science                    C. scientists                 D. scientifically

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Barceloma, the second largest city in Spain, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. It is known for its sunshine, architecture, and lively streets. The City Council plans to transform Barcelona into a smart city, by having technology reach every neighbourhood, balancing sustainable urban and economic development and improving its inhabitants’ ………..(1). One of the great achievements is the transformation of the 200-hectare Poblenou industrial area into the 22@Barcelona District, also known as the innovation District. This is considered the most important project of……………..(2) transformation in Barcelona in recent years, and one of the most ambitious in Europe, with more than 200 million Euros invested in the infrastructure ……..(3). The project was launched in 2000 and is still ongoing. As of December 2011, an estimated 4,500 new companies had moved to the district since 2000, an average of 545 per year. The ……….(4) in 22@Barcelona has grown 22,8% from 73,464 inhabitants in 2001 to over 90,000.

1. A. quantity of life    B. quality of life          C. equality of life        D. skill of life

2. A. rural                    B. urban                      C. agricultural             D. industrial

3. A. chance                B. opportunity             C. currency                  D. plan

4. A. popular               B. popularity               C. population              D. populace

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In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1) ____ a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2) ____ this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college math courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way(3) ……students to become independent and learn a great deal of (4) ____ prior to engaging in university life.

1. A. calling                  B. going                        C. taking                       D. turning

2. A. During                 B. When                       C. While                       D. By

3. A. for                       B. in                             C. about                       D. of

4. A. responsible           B. responsibility           C. irresponsible            D. irresponsibility

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Yoga is a healthy lifestyle. One of the (1) ____ of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that is suitable for your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, etc. If you are a yoga beginner, Hatha Yoga, (2) ____ focuses on basic postures at a comfortable pace, would be great for you. If you want to increase (3) ____ through using more of your own body's resistance, Power Yoga may be right for you. Whether you prefer you're at home, in a available to suit your goals and needs.

Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. During your first class, you probably won't be able to touch your toes. (4) ____ if you stick with it, you'll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible.

1. A. disadvantages     B. ritual                       C. benefits                  D. differences

2. A. that                     B. which                      C. who                         D. when

3. A strong                  B. strongly                  C. strengthen               D. strength

4. A. As                       B. But                          C. Even                       D. On