Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage

VI. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage ( 3points). Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has (1)……………. its advantages and disadvantages. There are certain (2)…………… advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and (3)………….. open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer……….……………(4) young children. On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to life…………..(5) the city. Firstly, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have (6)…………..friends. In addition, entertainment is (7)………… to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact (8) ………… there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to (9)…………….work. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to……………… (10), which can be extremely expensive. VII. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D (3 points) . TELEVISION Television is one of man’s most important (1) _______ of communication. It brings (2) ________ and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television (3) _______ can sit in his house and watch the President (4) ___________ a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to (5)____________ peace. (6) _______ television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer (7) _________. (8)______all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (9) ________ to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kind. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (10) _____, and motion pictures. 1. A. procedure B. manner C. means D. technology 2. A. pictures B. photos C. images D. painting 3. A. desk B. bench C. chair D. set 4. A. make B. say C. read D. compose 5. A. bring about B. bring round C. make out D. move round 6. A. By B. Because of C. Through D. In 7. A. home B. space C. sky D. atmosphere 8. A. As to B. By C. Beside D. In addition to 9. A. built up B. worked C. designed D. painted 10. A. happenings B. events C. occurrences D. meeting VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that its meaning does not change (1,5 points). 1. Richard can cook very well. => Richard is a …………………………………………………………………………… 2. Mr. Nam is the owner of this house. => This house …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Nobody plays this piece of music as beautifully as he does. => He plays this…………………………………………………………………….. 4. We couldn’t keep on cleaning the streets because of the heavy rain. => Because it………………………………………………………………………. 5. The last time I saw him was on Christmas day. => I haven’t……………………………………………………………………….......... help nha