Read the passage and then decide whether these sentences are True or False
Exercise 3. Read the passage and then decide whether these sentences are True or False
Traffic jams
For many years, Raze has been driving to work and back every weekday. Every morning, on his way to work, especially during the rush hour, the highways are usually crowded causing massive traffic jams. The situation is even worse in the evening when he drives home. All the traffic comes to halt whenever there is an accident or a car has broken down and blocks an entire lane. In the winter, particularly when it snows, multi-car accidents with injuries can take emergency paramedics and vehicles removers a number of hours to clear the road. When Raza is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he listens to music on the radio to calm his nerves. His boos and his wife know that if he is late, he is probably stuck a traffic.
Statements
True
False
1.Raze has travelled to work by car.
2.There are many traffic jams at the highways during the rush hours.
3.There will be less traffic jams when he drives home.
4.Broken-down cars that block the entire lane is one reason for traffic jams.
5.When Raze is stuck in a heavy traffic jam, he will be angry.
Exercise 4. Complete the passage with the correct option.
A. jam
B. public
C. accidents
D. big
E. can
F. banned
G. slower
Traffic congestion is when vehicles travel (1)_______________ because there istoo much traffic on roads. This makes trip times longer and increases queueing. This is also known as a traffic (2)_______________. Congestion may result from adecrease in capacity, for example (3)_______________ on the road or roads beingclosed. Bad road layouts can also restrict capacity. Increased traffic, for example, by many cars leaving a sports stadium at the same time, (4)_______________ alsocause congestion.
Where congestion is common, for example because of commuting in (5)_______________ cities, several methods are used to relieve it. Cars may be (6)_______________ incertain districts or certain times, or made to carry passengers or pay a fee, or people may use (7)_______________ transport, such as rapid transit, which travelindependently of car traffic and are not affected by traffic jams.
Exercise 5. Read these following passages and choose the best answer:
Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin's portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.
Chaplin was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for 'the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century'. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.
1. When did he start appearing in films?
A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972 D. In 1941
2. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?
A. over seventy B. Seventeen C. Twenty-five D. less Seventy
3. What is Charlie Chaplin’s job?
A. actor B. director C. producer and compose D. All are correct
4. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist.
B. He received an award in 1972.
C. He played classical music.
D. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977.
Writing
Exercise 1. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the original one. Use the given words.
1.She watched the documentary three times, but she couldn’t understand it. (UNDERSTAND)
Ú Although___________________________________________
2.Although they said that the film was a tragedy, it didn't have a sad ending. (BUT)
Ú They said ___________________________________________
3.The leading actor was famous. However, his performance in the film was poor. (HIS)
Ú Though_____________________________________________
4.I tried my best, but I couldn't win the leading role in the play. (ALTHOUGH)
Ú I couldn't___________________________________________
5.The price increased three times. However, I managed to buy two tickets for the film. (BUT)
Ú The price___________________________________________
Exercise 2. Make question about distance.
1. ______________________________________________________
àIt is about 300 meters from here to the nearest post office.
2. ______________________________________________________
àIt is about 3,900 kilometers from New York to California.
3. ______________________________________________________
àIt is about 200 meters from my house to my family store.
4. ______________________________________________________
àIt is about 4576.89 miles from Beijing to Berlin.
5. ______________________________________________________
àIt is about 1 kilometer from my hotel to the beach.
Exercise 3. Combine the pairs of sentences, using the words in the brackets.
1.Ben prepared carefully for the casting. He wasn’t chosen. (however)
àBen prepared________________________________________
2. You may hold your opinion. You have to obey orders. (but)
àYou may____________________________________________
3.I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (although)
à I enjoyed____________________________________________
4. He is a vegetarian. Sometimes he eats fish. (however)
àHe is________________________________________________
5. Loan said her English is terrible. She got an 8 on writing test. (however)
àLoan said____________________________________________
6.Mr. Dorothy is good at table tennis. He can play tennis well. (and)
àMr. Dorothy is_______________________________________
7. I’m having difficulties with the exercises. I’ll finish on time. (however)
àI’m having___________________________________________
8.You said this film is boring. I find it interesting. (though)
àThough you said______________________________________