Choose the correct answers to complete the passage

               Can E – learning replace the traditional classroom?

E – learning is a form of learning, using electronic means, primarily e – mail and the Internet. The teacher’s role in online learning is mainly that of a (1) ………… There is less direct teacher – to – student interaction than (2) ……….. found in the classroom. Learning is largely (3) ………… , and the student bears more individual responsibility to manage time and complete tasks within the given time frame. (4) ……….. , some students learn less effectively through this method and do not have the required self – discipline to learn via the Internet.

Although E – learning provides a (5) ………….. of advantages for users, significant disadvantages also exist for students. Additionally, the effectiveness of E – learning also (6) ………… based on an individual ‘ s learning style and behavior type. Further, their learning styles may differ and they may not be able to comprehend the given information (7) ……… further explanation from a teacher. E – learning does not have a way of ensuring (8) ………. The students are really learning the material. E – learning also does not accommodate the different learning styles (9) …………. the students. Not all students are self – motivated and self – determined to handle online courses. Therefore, as suggested by a private Masters’ of Computer Application’s college, E – learning (10) ……… be able to completely replace the traditional classroom

1. A. contributor          B. instructor          C. facilitator                  D. performer

2. A. normally             B. entirely             C. heavily                      D. hardly

3. A. self – oriented   B. self – absorbed C. self – motivated D. self – controlled

4. A. Consequently     B. Moreover          C. Therefore                  D. However

5. A. majority              B. number             C. couple                       D. bit

6. A. fluctuates           B. evaluates         C. involves                      D. acquires

7. A. with                   B. without              C. about                           D. on

8. A. which                B. what                 C. whose                          D. that

9. A. for                     B. to                     C. of                                   D. towards

10. A. will                 B. shan’t              C. can’t                                 D. may not

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..

Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.

The use of computer and the internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. For example, a journalist who lives in a remote part of the world still gets in his articles on time for the next day’s newspapers. The internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call . This means it’s inexpensive to communicate . Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. The internet is providing a lot of new business opportunities. Some businesses are advertising their products on the internet. People can use the internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the internet for education- students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e. mail or talk their problems through ‘ on – line’ rather than attend a class. 1 the internet is ................................ to communicate with people around the world a a cheap way b an expensive way c an inconvenient way d a difficult way 2 through the internet , businesses can............................................. a buy goods from each other b advertise and sell their products c send their products to customer d all are correct 3 it takes ............................ to do the shopping to the internet a a lot of time b a little time c less time d more time 4 which of the fowllowing is true ? a thanks to the internet , people do not need to go to work b e-mail can be used to advertise new products c the internet can be used for education d students nowdays spend more time going on line than attending school

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

Question 1

Give the correct form of the word in brackets

BILINGUALISM IN CHILDREN

Bilingualism or having two languages in the brain, it was said, disrupted (1.effect) .......thinking. It was argued that having one well- developed language was superior to having two (2.develop)....... languages. However, we now know that this early research was misconceived and (3.correction)....... The most recent research from Canada, the United States and Wales suggests that bilinguals are, at least, equal to monolinguals, who just know one language, on IQ tests. Far from making people mentally (4.confusion)........, bilingualism is now associated with a mild degree of intellectual (5.superior)...... Research across different continents of the world shows that bilinguals tend to be more fluent, flexible, orginal and elaborate in their answers to this type of open- ended question. Bilinguals are called divergent thinlrrs who like (6.imagine)....... answers to a question. There are other dimensions in thinking where approximately balanced bilimguals may have temporary and (7.occasion)....... permanent advantages over monolinguals: increased (8.sense)........ to communication, a slightly speedier movement through the stages of cognitive (9.develop)......., and being less fixed on the sounds of words and more centered on the meaning of words. These advantages may mean an (10.initiate)........ head start in learning to read and learning to think about language

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .

Learning a new language is always an excellent idea. It provides you incredible benefits that come with the backing of science. One of the most useful languages to learn is English. Learning a second language is one of the best ways to keep your brain active and challenged. Studies have shown that the brain undergoes changes in electrical activity and even structure and size while learning a foreign language, and that do not occur when people learn any other type of task or skill. Learning another language offers important cognitive benefits at any age, helping to keep the mind active and even reducing the risk of mental diseases and slowing mental decline later in life. When learning English as a second language, you approach new ways to think and express yourself through written and spoken words. Learning multiple languages can help you communicate more clearly in any language as you learn more about how language itself works and how to use it to promote ideas and reach out to others in different social and working situations. The world may not have a global language, but English is the default option for countless forms of communication across the globe. That’s why one of the benefits of learning English is that it significantly boosts your hiring potential. In addition, it can offer you educational opportunities. If you desire access to some of the best schools like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge or MIT, then knowing English provides you an incredible edge. It’s expected that around 2 billion people around the world will learn English over the next decade.

Question 1: The passage mainly discusses ________.

     A. the benefits of learning English

     B. ways to improve your English level

     C. the advantages and disadvantages of language learning

     D. how to keep your mind active

Question 2: According to the text, learning English as a second language can ________.

     A. reduce brain function

     B. lower the risk of heart diseases

     C. slow the mental decline due to aging

     D. have a negative effect on the brain

Question 3: Learning multiple languages makes you a better communicator because_____.

     A. you learn more about how to promote your ideas and make contact with others

     B. you can communicate more effectively in your mother tongue

     C. you can improve your writing and speaking skills

     D. you know how to get the attention of someone

Question 4: The word “cognitive” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.

     A. intellectual                     B. sensitive                         C. emotional                       D. physical

Question 5: Which statement is NOT TRUE?

     A. English learners will have access to the world’s best universities.

     B. Learning a new language helps improve the brain function.

     C. Learning English provides better employment opportunities.

     D. English isn’t used for many kinds of communication.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 6: This airline has more than 100 foreign flights a day.

     A. regional                          B. domestic                         C. overseas                         D. international

Question 7: My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller.

     A. objected to                     B. denied                            C. refused                           D. supported

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Question 8: A typhoon is a type of powerful storm having a special system of furious winds.

     A. gentle                             B. slight                              C. peaceful                         D. violent

Question 9: In 1964, the English took over the city and renamed it New York.

     A. removed                         B. got control of                 C. divided up                     D. arranged

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 10: - “ I think school days are the best time of our lives”.

-  “___________ .  We had sweet memories together then.”

     A. I doubt it.                       B. That’s nonsense.            C. Absolutely.                    D. I’m afraid so.

Question 11: - Would you mind sharing with me your experience of learning English?

-  ___________

     A. Not at all                                                                    B. That’s my pleasure.

     C. I don’t think so.                                                         D. Yes, I would

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.

Question 12: Pictures_________ showed the reality of war entered the living rooms of Americans on the nightly news.

     A. that                                 B. when                              C. where                             D. who

Question 13: Reading books can __________ your knowledge of this wonderful world.

     A. widely                            B. width                              C. wide                               D. widen

Question 14: When I _________ to the party last night, Sally and Tom _________ .

     A. come/will leave                                                         B. came/had left

     C. had come/were leaving                                              D. was coming/have left

Question 15: Their garden is much _________than mine.

     A. as beautiful                                                                B. the most beautiful

     C. more beautiful                                                           D. more peacefully

Question 16: Everyone has already finished it, _________ ?

     A. don’t they                      B. haven’t they                   C. hasn’t it                          D. hasn’t he

Question 17: She waited __________ the bus stop __________ over twenty minutes.

     A. in/at                                B. at/for                              C. about/for                        D. for/for

Question 18: His grandfather lives in the___________house down the street.

     A. big old yellow                B. old big yellow                C. yellow big old               D. old big

Question 19: It was________a boring book________I didn’t want to read it once more.

     A. such – that                     B. so – that                         C. very – that                     D. so – as

Question 20: He is generous and friendly; therefore, everyone______ him.

     A. looks forward to            B. looks after                      C. disrespects                     D. looks up to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is almost in meaning as the sentence given.

Question 21: I have art lessons tomorrow evening, so I can't meet you.

     A. If I didn't have art lessons tomorrow evening, I would meet you.

     B. I can meet you if I didn't have art lessons tomorrow evening.

     C. If I don't have art lessons tomorrow evening, I can meet you.

     D. I could meet you tomorrow evening if I don't have art lessons.

Question 22: The last time I used a public phone box was ten years ago.

     A. I would use a public phone box in ten years.

     B. I didn’t use a public phone box ten years ago.

     C. I haven’t used a public phone box for ten years.

     D. I have used a public phone box for ten years.

Question 23: In spite of not speaking English, Macron decided to settle in Melbourne.

     A. Macron didn't speak English, and so he decided to live in Melbourne.

     B. Macron decided to settle in Melbourne because he didn't speak English.

     C. Macron wanted to settle in Melbourne though he didn't speak English.

     D. Although Macron didn't speak English, he decided to live in Melbourne.

Question 24: The house is over one hundred years old. I was born and grew up there.

     A. The house where I was born and grew up is over one hundred years old.

     B. The house which I was born and grew up is over one hundred years old.

     C. The house that I was born and grew up is over one hundred years old.

     D. The house where I was born and grew up there is over one hundred years old.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.

Question 25: If the question were not so difficult, I will be able to answer it.

     A. so                                   B. will be                            C. it                                    D. the

Question 26: I received a letter from my friend, whom I haven’t seen since years.

     A. received                         B. whom                             C. since                               D. from

Question 27: Learning some foreign languages are good for us because we can communicate with many people.

     A. for                                  B. are                                  C. communicate                 D. Learning

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still a French colony. The total (28)_______ of the railroad is over 3,000 km, with the main route being the North-South (29)_______, which is 1,726 km long. This track was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time. Now, the rail system covers 35 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam.

However, the system was (30)______ damaged by bombings during the war. In 1975, after the reunification of the north and the south, the Vietnamese government decided to restore the system. In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored, along with 660 km of tracks. The new and improved system was (31)______ the Thong Nhat Express. Thanks to the rail system, travelling from north to south has become much more convenient for tens of thousands of people.

In the past, in order to be able to buy train tickets people had to wait in long lines. Now, (32)______ can buy tickets online, or at the central station, without having to wait that long.

Question 28: A. wide                      B. long                       C. length                    D. will

Question 29: A. Route                    B. Road                      C. Way                       D. Railway

Question 30: A. very                       B. serious                   C. seriously                D. importantly

Question 31: A. considered             B. recalled               &nbs...