Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 1

Tourism ---

Quiz

A. Read the passage. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

The Rockaway or the Sheldon?
Marlon and Carla Amato are planning a vacation at Sandy Beach, Virginia. They both enjoy the sunshine and the ocean, but they are having trouble agreeing on whether to stay at a motel called the Rockaway or a fancy hotel called the Sheldon. Marlon thinks that the Motel Rockaway is where they should stay. The thing he likes best about it is that its right on the beach. They can walk out their door and be in the water in the water in less than a minute. The Sheldon, on the other hand, is four blocks from the beach. The Rockaway also has a great seafood restaurant with the freshest fish in town. In addition, the rooms are very large and have big flat screen TVs. Carla would rather stay at the Hotel Sheldon. Its a new ten-story building and all the rooms have a balcony. The rooms arent large, but the views from the balcony are magnificent. At the Rockaway, people have to keep their drapes closed because the rooms are right on the beach and people can look in so she says theres basically no view there. She agrees that the Sheldon is a lot more expensive, but she thinks it worth it. One major point for her is that it is air conditioned and the Rockaway isnt. Mario agrees that the Sheldon has some advantages, but he still prefers the Rockaway. For one thing, he likes having the car nearby. That way they can just jump in and make a quick trip to the store when they need to. At the Sheldon, they have to wait for the attendant to get their car from the garage and they have to pay him each time they use their car. Also, there is an outdoor pool at the Rockaway. They can swim and sit in the shade and have a drink at the pool and then easily go to their room for a nap or shower when they want to. If they stay at the Sheldon, they have to sit in the sun at the beach all day and wait until walk all the way back to their hotel to take a shower or a nap. Carla can agree with some of what Marlon says, but theres one big difference that is really important to her. At the Sheldon there are very few children, and the ones that are there are very quite. At the Rockaway, there are lots of children and they may a lot of noise. She says, When Im on vacation, I want to have peace and quiet. It may take quite a while for Carla and Marlon to come to an agreement. 1. Which place is nearest to the beach? (the Rockaway / the Sheldon) 2. Who is bothered by noisy children? (Marlon / Carla) 3. Which place has the freshest seafood? (the Rockaway / the Sheldon) 4. What does Marlon like best about the Rockaway? (Its near the beach. / It has good TVs.) 5. Who wants to have the car nearby? (Marlon / Carla) 6. Which place has air conditioning? (the Rockaway / the Sheldon) 7. What kind of rooms does the Sheldon have? (large / small) 8. Who wants a beautiful view? (Marlon / Carla)

B. Does the phrase describe an advantage or a disadvantage? Write A for advantage and D for
disadvantage. 1. benefit _____ 2. drawback _____ 3. downside 4. plus point _____ _____

C. Complete the story with the gerund form of a verb from the box.
eat complain wait hike

In the summer, I always go on vacation with my family. We enjoy (1) ____________________ (hike) in the woods. We like to start out early in the morning. As soon as we finish (2) ____________________ (eat) breakfast, were ready to go. Most of us are ready, that is. My brother, Rob, isnt always so enthusiastic. Sometimes he suggests (3) ____________________ (wait) a couple of hours to get started. But we always get him to change his mind. At first he is in a bad mood, but he usually stops (4) ____________________ (complain) by the time we stop for lunch. And in the afternoon, hes the one who wants to keep going when were all tired out! Go figure. D. Look at the verb. Then write the word for the person who performs the action of the verb. 1. tour 2. science 3. music 4. collect ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 2

Of Cultural Importance ---

Quiz

A. Read the passage. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

Exploring San Antonio, Texas
The Baker family from San Francisco is visiting San Antonio, Texas for three days. There are two children ages 9 and 12 so they have booked a family package that includes things that people of all ages can enjoy! San AntonioThe Family Package Monday The adventure begins early in the morning with a visit to the Alamo, the site of an important battle in 1836. Everyone, young and old, should know how 189 Texans tried to hold off an army of 4,000 Mexican soldiers there for 13 days, but eventually lost the fight. Next comes a walk along the Paseo del Rio, or River Walk, as it winds its way through several lovely neighborhoods. There are plenty of souvenir shops as well as cafs and restaurants to provide lunch for hungry travelers. In the afternoon, its bicycle time. An eight-mile bicycle trail connects four of the five beautiful missions built in the 1700s. Mission San Jos has an especially lovely rose window. On Sundays it also has a mariachi mass which draws large crowds. At Mission San Francisco de la Espada you can see the only surviving Spanish aqueduct, or raised water way, in the city. Tuesday Spending the day at Sea World San Antonio will provide a change of pace and some excitement for everyone. There are dolphins, sharks, seals, sea lions and many more sea creatures to see. And Great White is the name of one type of shark, but its also a roller coasterthe first upside down steel roller coaster in Texas. Evening is a great time to return to River Walk for a relaxing outdoor dinner at a table right next to the river. Wednesday Todays first treat is a visit to the San Antonio Zoo. It is the third largest and one of the oldest zoos in the United States. Today more than 3,500 animals representing over 600 different species live in the zoo. The perfect way to end a vacation in San Antonio is a trip to the top of the Tower of the Americas for a breathtaking view of the entire city. 1. _______________ (189 / 4,000) Texans fought at the Alamo. 2. The Battle of the Alamo lasted for _______________ (13 / 31) days. 3. The river walk features a lot of (restaurants / small houses). 4. There is a (a four- / an eight-) mile bicycle route connecting several missions. 5. The missions were built in the _______________ (1700s / 1900s). 6. At Mission San Jos there is a special (church service / aqueduct). 7. The rose window is found at Mission _______________ (San Jos / Espada). 8. Great White is the name of a shark and a _______________ (restaurant / roller coaster).

B. Complete each sentence starter with the correct ending.

1. The foundation ____________________________________________________ 2. The headquarters __________________________________________________ 3. The towers _______________________________________________________ 4. The shrine ________________________________________________________ 5. The site __________________________________________________________ 6. The skyscraper ____________________________________________________ 7. The landmark _____________________________________________________ 8. The resort ________________________________________________________ a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. attracted families who wanted a relaxing vacation. was the tallest building in the city. of the car accident was on a busy street. below the building wasnt very solid. of the organization are located in Brazil. was the most historical building in the city. contained several holy objects. were the most beautiful part of the castle.

C. Match each sentence starter with the correct ending.

1. We can visit the zoo after lunch unless ________ 2. If it rains, we can go to a museum. If not, then ________ 3. There is a new show at the college theater. If you like, ________ 4. One thing ________ a. b. c. d. you will definitely enjoy is dinner at the Ritz. you have other plans. we can get tickets. we can do something outdoors.

D. Look at each noun or verb. Then write the adjective form made from this word. Use the suffix ive
or ular. 1. molecule ____________________ 2. explode ____________________ 3. angle ____________________ 4. attract ____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 3

Globalization ---

Quiz

A. Read the passage. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

The History of Globalization
You may think that globalization is strictly a modern phenomena. Although it has expanded greatly in the past 50 years, its actually been going on for many centuries. For example, during the Islamic Golden Age from 700 to 1200 AD, Muslim traders and explorers established an early form of global economy across parts of the Mideast, Europe, Asia and Africa. This resulted in the free exchange of goods, knowledge and technology. After Ghengis Khan was declared ruler of the Mongol Empire in 1206, he began a series of wars which resulted in more and more lands coming under his control. Starting in central Asia, he took over many of the lands formerly controlled by Islamic leaders. At one point, the Mongol Empire stretched all the way from Germany to Japan. This spread the sharing of goods and knowledge throughout the Old World. While it didnt result in a single, unified society, it did bring about greater communication and cooperation among the people living in the area. Beginning in the late 1400s and continuing throughout the 16th century, the Spanish and Portuguese began explorations and trade ventures that linked the cultures and economies with those of many other parts of the world including Africa, South America North America and southern and eastern Asia. This was the first major trade-based form of globalization. Their focus was on the Far East and their original goal was to establish trade routes and set the prices of goods. In 1600, the British East India Company, which is often called the first multinational corporation, was established. It regulated trade between England and the India subcontinent. Soon after, in 1602, the Dutch East India Company established a similar business. The British company was unique in that it was the first to issue shares of stock so that people outside the company could own part of the company. This helped speed up the spread of globalization by making more money available for the expansion of international businesses. 1. Globalization began (about 50 / over 1000) years ago. 2. During the Islamic Golden Age, globalization reached (the Americas / Europe). 3. Genghis Khan was (an Islamic / a Mongol) ruler. 4. Genghis Khans rule resulted in (a unified society / greater cooperation) in the Old World. 5. Spain and Portugal began a globalization process in the (1400s / 1600s). 6. The goal of the Spanish and Portuguese was to establish trade with (South America / the Far East). 7. The Dutch East India Company was formed (before / after) the British East India Company. 8. The British East India company was the first to (explore India / sell stock).

B. Complete the story with base forms or infinitive forms of a verb from the box.
eat be feel watch

What do I like about Bandos Restaurant? First of all, theres an open kitchen. I like (1) ____________________ (watch) the cooks at work. Secondly, I expect the food (2) ____________________ (be) good every time I eat there, and Bandos always comes through. Also the friendly servers always make me (3) ____________________ (feel) welcome. And the desserts are fabulous! No matter how full I am, I always manage (4) ____________________ (eat) at least onesometimes two!

C. Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box.
them those that they

1. Spain and Portugal sailed to South America because ____________________ wanted to establish a trade route to Asia. 2. England and Holland established trade with India, and ____________________ are only two of the countries involved in globalization at the time. 3. The Mongol Empire stretched from Germany to Japan, linking ____________________ together. 4. Many different countries began to trade with each other and ____________________ meant that they also began to share their cultures.

D. Complete each sentence correctly by combining the prefix mono-, bi- or multi- with the word in
parentheses. 1. A person who speaks several languages is ____________________ (lingual). 2. The teacher delivered a long ____________________ (log) about the topic. 3. The meeting is held twice a year. Its a ____________________ (annual) meeting. 4. The ____________________ (rail) to the airport runs on a single track.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 4

Money, Money, Money ---

Quiz

A. Read the passage. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

How Money Makes Money
Most people earn money by going out to work every day. But there are other ways of making money such as putting it in a bank or investing it in stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Bonds When you buy a bond, you are lending money to the company that issues the bonds. The loan is for a specific amount of time. For example, you might lend a construction company money for three years and get a 4% guaranteed return. That means you get all your money back plus an additional 4% at the end of three years. In addition to being used to finance business ventures, bonds are issued by cities, states and even the federal government. The federal bonds are the safest. Stocks When you buy a stock, you are actually buying part ownership in a company. If the company is successful, you can get your original investment back plus a percentage of the companys profit. If the company is not successful, you might not get all of your original investment back. The reason people invest in stocks is that the often pay back more than bonds do. However, stocks are a riskier investment. Mutual Funds Mutual funds allow groups of investors to put their money together and buy a variety of stocks and bonds. Because a mutual fund invests in many different stocks and/or bonds, there is less risk involved. For example, if one stock goes down, another usually goes up. By owning a wide variety of stocks, a mutual fund investor is protected from big losses. 1. When you buy (stocks / bonds) you own a piece of the company. 2. You get a guaranteed rate of return with (stocks / bonds). 3. (Stocks / Mutual Funds) are safer than bonds. 4. (City / Federal) bonds are the safest investment. 5. When you buy (stocks / bonds) you are loaning money to a company. 6. (A bond / A mutual Fund) includes investments in more than one company. 7. You buy a (stock / bond) for a set period of time. 8. (Stocks / Bonds) pay you a percentage of the companys profit.

B. Read the first sentence in each pair. Then complete the second sentence.
1. I loved my job, said Marie. Marie says that ______________________. 2. She said, I made enough money. She said that ___________________. 3. I wont change jobs soon, she said. She said that ___________________. 4. Mark said, I am happy for you. Mark said that _____________________.

C. Complete the sentence with the correct word in parentheses.

1. _______________ (For / Within) six months from now I will have a new job. 2. I got a part-time job _______________ (during / within) the summer. 3. I quit my job a week _______________ (by / ago). 4. _______________ (In / Within) the future, I wont take a job I dont like.

D. Match each sentence with the correct description.

1. In 1984 he finished high school. ________ 2. A year ago he retired. ________ 3. Within a year he changed jobs. ________ 4. Then he got his first job. ________ a. b. c. d. This thing happened first. This thing happened second. This thing happened third. This thing happened last.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 5

Buying Wisely ---

Quiz

A. Read the article and answer the questions. Write T for true and F for false.
Product Placement
When you hear the word advertising you probably think of TV and radio promotions for new cars, and newspaper and magazine ads for clothing and furniture. However, you probably dont even notice one of the most effective types of advertising while you are viewing itproduct placement. Product placement takes place in TV shows and movies when a character uses a brand name product and the brand is clearly displayed so that viewers can see it. For example, a character might drive a Cadillac or drink Coke or use an I-Pod. Advertisers have found that when this happens, the sales of the product usually go up, sometimes a lot! When the cute space alien was given Reeses Pieces in the 1984 movie ET, this little-known candy gained immediate popularity. There are three ways product placement happens in the movies: It is accidental. A certain product is just used because it fits the characters personality. It is arranged and the product itself serves as payment for showing it in the movie. For example, a pizza companys product is shown and the company supplies free pizza to everyone on the set while the movie is being made. It is arranged and the movie company receives money from the pizza company. Overdoing product placement is avoided at all costs. If a product is shown too many times in the movie, or too many different products are shown, viewers become aware of it, realize its an advertisement and become turned off to the products which are interrupting their entertainment experience. Sometimes a product is created to fit with a movie that is being made. A car called the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was created in conjunction with the movie, Tomb Raider. The car was an advertisement for the movie, and the movie an advertisement for the car. So who was doing the product placement, the movie company or the car company? _____ 1. Magazines use product placement in their stories. _____ 2. For product placement to be effective the brand name must be obvious. _____ 3. A character drinking from a Coke can is an example of product placement. _____ 4. The movie ET was made in 1984. _____ 5. The product placement in the movie ET involved a certain brand of car. _____ 6. Companies always pay money for the placement of their product in a movie. _____ 7. The more times a product can be shown in a movie, the better it is for sales. _____ 8. The movie Tomb Raider contained product placement for a car.

B. Is each sentence a main idea or supporting information? Write M for main idea and S for
supporting information. _____ 1. Many TV shows make use of product placement to make money. _____ 2. In RoboCop the hero drove a Ford Taurus. _____ 3. Sometimes a company gives its product to people working on the movie in exchange for product placement. _____ 4. Third National Bank uses the flag of the United States on its advertising materials.

C. Complete each sentence using the preposition and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. She ran fast and won the race. (by / run) _______________________ fast, she won the race. 2. Before she left the house she locked the door. (before / leave) _______________________ the house, she locked the door. 3. I did the dishes after I finished dinner. (after / finish) _______________________ dinner, I did the dishes. 4. I have been tired since I got home. (since / get) _______________________ home, I have been tired.

D. Complete each sentence using the correct wh- word from the box.
which why who where

1. Im not sure __________________ they decided to leave early. 2. Do you know __________________ the cafeteria is? 3. I cant decide __________________ class to take. 4. Do you know __________________ the teacher will be?

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 6

Choices ---

Quiz

A. Read the blog. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

Ritas Bolg April 10th Smart Shopping
I lost my part-time job six weeks ago and Ive been learning how to spend less money. First I decided to cut down on how much I spent on food. I figured out that even very cheap fast food costs more than the same food prepared at home. So I stopped eating out at all. I also started buying a lot of things on sale at the supermarket. For example, if they have too much broccoli on hand, the pile it all in one place and put a big Sale sign on it and lower the price. Coupons also help a lot. I pick up the coupon flyer when I enter the store and figure out how to use the coupons to buy cheap sale items that I can turn into delicious meals. It takes some imagination, but it saves me a lot of money. Ive also stopped buying magazines and newspapers. I discovered that I can read them in the library while Im there. I also use their Internet service to look for jobs. Another thing Ive found I can get for free is movies. The local library shows movies every Friday and Sunday afternoon. They are often popular movies from the past couple of years that I didnt get a chance to see. I always enjoy them. The thing I enjoy most about shopping on the cheap is finding unusual clothing items. Ive started going to thrift stores where they sell second-hand clothes. They always wash everything carefully and the prices are unbelievable! A $200 coat thats only a year old might sell for $20. Another source of cheap clothing is outlet stores. They carry brand-new clothes at really low prices. When department stores cant sell everything they order, they return some of it to the manufacturer. Then the manufacturer sells it at an outlet at a very big discount. Sometimes an item is still selling for a high price at a department store while the outlet is offering it at 25% or even 50% off! I think Ill continue shopping this way even after I get a new job. 1. Rita lost her job __________ (two / several) weeks ago. 2. Fast food costs __________ (more / less) that food cooked at home. 3. Rita buys a lot of __________ (broccoli / sale items) these days. 4. She finds food coupons in the __________ (newspaper / store). 5. Rita is using __________ (newspapers / the Internet) to look for a new job. 6. She watches movies __________ (on the Internet / at the library). 7. Thrift stores sell __________ (used / new) clothing. 8. __________ (Outlet / Department) stores return clothing to the manufacturer.

B. Write S for each statement and I for each inference.

_____ 1. Of course I think fire fighting is a good career. _____ 2. There are some dangers involved in the job. _____ 3. Fire fighters tend have more work-related accidents than many other workers. _____ 4. It seems that everyone admires a fire fighter.

C. Circle the sentence that has the correct contrasting idea.

1. a. Jim wanted to buy a new car but he didnt have enough money. b. Jim wanted to buy a new car, but he didnt have enough money. c. Jim wanted to buy a new car but, he didnt have enough money. 2. a. Selma wanted to study. However, she was too tired. b. Selma wanted to study, however, she was too tired. c. Selma wanted to study. However she was too tired. 3. a. Although it was expensive I bought the dress. b. Although, it was expensive I bought the dress. c. Although it was expensive, I bought the dress. 4. a. We wanted to go to the beach. But it was raining. b. We wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining. c. We wanted to go to the beach but it was raining.

D. Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1. I __________ my term paper by Friday. a. am hoping finishing b. am hoping finish c. am hoping to finish 2. The Carsons __________ to Laredo. a. have decided against moving b. have decided to moving c. have decided move 3. My current job __________ classes during the day. a. prevents me from take b. prevents me from taking c. prevents me from to take 4. I dont __________ to a movie tonight. a. feel like go b. feel like going c. feel like to go

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 7

Food for Thought ---

Quiz

A. Read the article. Then circle the correct information in parentheses to complete the sentences.
Is There Enough Food for Everyone?
Some researchers are saying that the earth is currently not able to produce enough to feed everyone. This means that some people will just have to go hungry. Studies suggest that we need to start producing more food in order to minimize hunger. However, there is another side to the story. According to one study, the world produces enough grain (wheat, rice, etc.) to provide every human being with 3,500 calories a day. That amount of food would make most people fat. This measure does not even include the fruits, vegetables, meat and milk that are produced. If you add these in, each person would have 4.3 lbs. of food a day. The amount of food produced in the last 35 years has grown 16% faster than the population of the earth. The problem is not a lack of food, but that the food doesnt get to the people who need it. In order to get higher prices, businesses sometimes stockpile grain rather than selling it. In addition, poor people often cant afford to buy the food that is for sale in their area. Although we think that most people without food are living in countries with food shortages, that isnt always true. One study showed that 78% of the children who arent getting enough food are living in countries with a food surplus. Another surprising fact is that many countries in which people are hungry export more food than they import. For example, one report says that over 200 million Indians go hungry every day. However, in one recent year India exported 625 million dollars worth of wheat and over a billion dollars worth of rice. China, with its huge population, sets a good example for feeding its people. Somehow, it manages to feed most of its people fairly well while using on 25% as much crop area per person as is used in the United States. This is all food for thought. 1. The writer believes that the earth ____________ (can / cant) produce enough food to feed everyone. 2. There is enough ____________ (meat and milk / grain) so that everyone could take in 3,500 calories a day. 3. The food supply has grown ____________ (slower / faster) than the population. 4. The word stockpile means ____________ (keep / sell) 5. One study says that ____________ (16 / 78) percent of hungry children live in countries with plenty of food to go around. 6. Over ____________ (200 / 625) million Indians dont get enough to eat. 7. In a recent year, India exported over a billion dollars of ____________ (wheat / rice). 8. China uses ____________ (one half / one quarter) as much crop land per person as the United States does.

B. Complete each sentence correctly by adding the prefix un-, im- or in- to the adjective in
parentheses. 1. Jerry was very ____________________ (polite) so I asked him to leave. 2. My bank statement was ____________________ (accurate) so I called the bank. 3. Anna was ____________________ (able) to attend the party which made her sad. 4. After waiting half an hour for the bus, I became ____________________ (patient). incorrectly.

C. Write C if the sentence contains the correct use of the word the. Write I if the word the is used
_____ 1. I dont like the milk in my coffee. _____ 2. Lets go to the movies after class. _____ 3. Do plants need the water to grow? _____ 4. I saw Lisa in class the other day.

D. Complete each sentence starter with the correct ending.

How to Make an Omelette 1. Firstly, ___________________________________________________ 2. Secondly, _________________________________________________ 3. Thirdly, ___________________________________________________ 4. Finally, ___________________________________________________ a. b. c. d. beat the eggs with a fork until they are foamy. cook the eggs until they are firm. crack six eggs into a glass bowl. pour the eggs into a greased frying pan.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 8

H20 ---

Quiz

A. Read the article. Then circle the correct information in parentheses to complete the sentences.
How to Save Water
As the population of the world grows, food is not the only resource we need to pay attention to. Water is also becoming scarce in some parts of the world and it may become an even bigger problem for all of us in the near future. Here are some water saving tips. In the House Turning off the water while you brush your teeth can save four gallons a minute. Thats about 200 gallons a week per person. Imagine how much water a whole family could save! Limiting your shower to five minutes also saves waterabout 1000 gallons a month. And waiting until you have a full load for the washing machine can save 600 gallons a month. You can even save water by being careful how you drink it. Instead of running the tap to get cold water, keep a container of cold water in the refrigerator. Outside the House Did you know that some plants require a lot more water than others? For example, Shasta Daisies grow well with almost no water. The more low-water plants you have, the less often youll need to water them. Also, always water early in the morning before the sun rises so that the water sinks down into the soil before the suns heat can evaporate it. Water also evaporates quickly (and can even blow away) on windy days. You can conserve water by watering only when the winds not blowing. Another way to save water outside is to build a patio and some walkways in your yard. This creates attractive spaces that dont have to be watered. 1. Turning off the water while you brush your teeth can save __________ (4 / 200) gallons a week. 2. By taking a five-minute shower you can save __________ (250 / 1000) gallons of water a week. 3. Washing only when the machine is full of clothes can save __________ (600 / 1000) gallons of water a month. 4. Putting containers of water in the refrigerator __________ (saves / wastes) water. 5. Shasta daisies require __________ (very little / a lot of) water. 6. You should water outdoor plants in the early __________ (morning / afternoon). 7. Building a patio __________ (wastes / saves) water. 8. Its a good idea to water the lawn when the wind __________ (is / isnt) blowing.

B. Complete each sentence with the correct phrase in parentheses.

1. Floods ______________________ (bring about / are brought about by) heavy rains. 2. A drought ______________________ (results in / is the result of) low rainfall. 3. Heavy snow ______________________ (causes / is caused by) traffic problems. 4. Wasting water ______________________ (leads to / results from) a water shortage.

C. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. It is great _______________ (see) you again after so many years. 2. It was kind of you _______________ (visit) me. 3. It is necessary for you _______________ (leave) so soon? 4. I am happy _______________ (know) youre doing so well.

D. Complete each sentence correctly by adding the prefix mis- or re- to the verb in parentheses.
1. I hope you understood me. I didnt mean to _______________ (lead) you. 2. I always _______________ (spell) the word weight. 3. Your paper is too messy. Please _______________ (write) it. 4. My library book is due tomorrow so Im going to _______________ (new) it.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 9

Eternal Youth ---

Quiz

A. Read the article. Then choose the correct answer in parentheses.

Eating for Long Life
If you want to live a long time, doctors make a few general recommendations. For example, its better to eat too little than too much. Avoid too many fatty foods. Eat whole grain brown bread, not white bread. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and very little salt and sugar. In addition, they recommend a few specific foods as a valuable part of an anti-aging diet. Healthy Fruits One of the healthiest fruits is the avocado. It contains a good type of fat that helps keep your heart healthy. It reduces the bad kind of cholesterol and also helps lower blood pressure. It also contains vitamin E which is good for the skin. Dark berries like blackberries, blueberries and black grapes contain flavinoids which protect the body against aging. Flavorings Garlic is very special in that it protects the body against cancer and heart disease. One study of 40,000 women showed that those who ate one clove of garlic a week were 50% less likely to develop colon cancer. Ginger is very good for the digestive system. It can also help relieve the aches and pains of aging. Water Its a good idea to drink at least eight glasses of water every day. It helps get rid of toxins from the body. As people get older, their sense of thirst decreases, but they should drink often anyway. Other nutritious liquids include 100% fruit or vegetable juice, low-fat milk, soup and tea. Coffee isnt so good for older people because it can cause sleeplessness. Sodas and artificial fruit juices contain a lot of sugar and are can cause weight gain. 1. Eating too _______________ (little / much) food will cause you to age faster. 2. You should eat _______________ (white / brown) bread. 3. Avocados contain _______________ (very little / healthy) fat. 4. _______________ (Vitamin E / Cholesterol) is good for the skin. 5. Garlic protects the body against _______________ (cancer / aging). 6. _______________ (Ginger / Garlic) helps relieve pain. 7. As people get older they tend to feel _______________ (more / less) thirsty. 8. Artificial fruit juices _______________ (are / are not) part of a healthy diet.

B. Complete each sentence with the correct adjective or adverb in parentheses.

1. I always eat ________________ (healthy / healthily) food. 2. I enjoy reading ________________ (scientific / scientifically) studies. 3. The baby was sleeping ________________ (comfortable / comfortably) in its crib. 4. Please lock the door ________________ (careful / carefully).

C. Complete each sentence about having something done or getting something done using the verbs
in parentheses. 1. I dont wash it myself. I ____________________________ (have, wash). 2. She didnt fix it. She ____________________________ (got, fix). 3. Do you like the photos? We didnt take them. We ____________________________ (have, take). 4. They didnt clean it. They ____________________________ (get, clean).

D. Complete each sentence correctly by combining the prefix over- or under- with the word in
parentheses. 1. The dog was too big for the child. The child was ________________ (powered) by it. 2. He thinks things are cheaper than they really are. He usually ________________ (estimates) costs. 3. Shes too thin. Shes ________________ (weight). 4. Gary works 60 hours a week. I think he is ________________ (worked).

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit10

Breakthroughs ---

Quiz

A. Read the article and answer the questions. Write T for true and F for false.
New Products from Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology works in materials that are so small we cant see them. However, the changes that this scientific breakthrough is bringing about are becoming more and more obvious. Every day new applications of this technology are turning into new and useful products. Sunscreen Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from sunburn. Traditional zinc oxide formulas cover the skin with a white coating. Nanotech sunscreen uses the same compound but the particles are so small that they appear colorless and the coating is invisible on the skin. Self-cleaning Glass One company makes glass that cleans itself. When light strikes the glass, tiny bits called nanoparticles break down and lift dirt off the surface. At the same time the glass has been given a treatment that makes water spread evenly across the surface. The combination of these two actions keeps the glass clean. Clothing Two types of nanoparticles are used to improve the quality of clothing. One type is similar to a sunscreen and helps protect the skin under the clothing from sunburn. The other creates tiny hairs on the surface of the cloth which helps keep liquids from sinking in. This helps make the cloth stainresistant. No-scratch Coatings Scientists have discovered how to combine aluminum silicate nanoparticles with other materials to make scratch-resistant coatings. They are used to protect the surfaces of everything from cars to eyeglasses and work much better than the traditional polymer-only coatings. _____ 1. Nanotech sunscreen uses zinc oxide. _____ 2. Nanotech sunscreen appears white on the skin. _____ 3. Self-cleaning glass never has dirt on the surface. _____ 4. Self-cleaning glass can absorb water. _____ 5. Specially treated clothing can prevent sunburn. _____ 6. Tiny hairs on the surface of clothing make it sun-resistant. _____ 7. Polymer coatings help prevent scratches. _____ 8. No-scratch coatings consist of aluminum silicate in nanoparticle form and other materials.

B. Choose the best explanation for the type of evidence that supports each sentence.
1. If you eat too much, youll get a stomachache. a. Common knowledge b. Logic c. Expert opinion 2. Research shows that 50% of the population doesnt get enough sleep. a. Common knowledge b. Logic c. Expert opinion 3. Staying out in the sun too long without sunscreen causes sunburn. a. Common knowledge b. Logic c. Expert opinion 4. It is warm in Seattle April so it probably wont snow on April 10th. a. Common knowledge b. Logic c. Expert opinion

C. Complete each sentence with the correct reflexive pronounmyself, yourself, himself, herself,
itself, ourselves, yourselves. 1. Please tell Linda to help ______________________ to some cake. 2. The cat cleaned ______________________ off after it finished eating. 3. We cooked dinner ______________________, instead of letting father do it. 4. I like to take long walks by ______________________. nano-, micro-, centi- or kilo.

D. Complete each sentence with the correct word. Combine the word in parentheses with the prefix
1. My house is four ______________________ (meters) from the school. 2. We use ______________________ (scopes) in biology class. 3. My hand is about 15 ______________________ (meters) long. 4. Improved paints are the result of ______________________ (techn

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 11

Wired ---

Quiz

A. Read the article. Then circle the correct answer in parentheses to complete the sentences.
Some Cell Phone Basics
Almost everyone has a cell phone these days. Its important to keep you phone in good condition so you can take advantage of all its features. Here are some things to remember. First, if you have a regular cell phone, its good to discharge the batteries completely and then recharge them. But for power hungry Smartphones, you shouldnt wait for it to fully drain. Always keep your phone in a cool and dry place. Extreme temperatures and moisture can damage it. And get yourself a good cell phone case to hold your phone when traveling and always keep it clean by using a microfiber cloth that is made especially for LCD screens and plastic surfaces. Early cell phones had built-in address books, but they werent able to perform many of the other functions of todays models. For example, they couldnt provide call waiting or call blocking. An important change came when GSM (Global Systems for Mobile Communication) technology came along. GSM phones allow the user to send text messages and connect to the Internet. They also have an electronic identity card inside that can be moved to a new phone when necessary. The newest cell system is called the 3g system. Although an older cellular system, called 2g, can send multimedia files, it is not as fast as the 3g technology. Bluetooth technology has become very popular of late. The Bluetooth system allows electronic devices to connect up with each other. For example, when the base unit broadcasts signals to a headset, a cell phone user can talk without having to hold onto the phone. However, there are many other applications. For example, Bluetooth can connect a computer to a printer without wires. It also allows players to use wireless controls to play computer games. The name comes from King Bluetooth of Denmark who helped unite Denmark and Norway. The name Bluetooth was chosen because it also helps bring things together. 1. The batteries in a Smartphone ___________ (should / shouldnt) be completely discharged. 2. Always keep your phone in a ___________ (warm / cool) place. 3. Always clean the ___________ (battery / screen) with a microfiber cloth. 4. Early cell phones ___________ (had / didnt have) address books. 5. A 2g phone ___________ (can / cant) send multimedia files. 6. Early cell phones ___________ (could / couldnt) block calls. 7. Bluetooth technology can be used to connect a computer to a ___________ (cell phone / printer). 8. King Bluetooth was known for ___________ (inventing / uniting) things.

B. Complete the sentence with the correct word in parentheses.

1. I think I ate too _____________ (much / many) cookies. 2. There is _____________ (enough / not enough) time to have lunch unless we hurry. 3. Did you have _____________ (much / many) trouble finding me? 4. A large pizza is _____________ (enough / not enough) for two people.

C. Write G if the statement is general and S if the statement is specific.

_____ 1. Many students are Internet addicts. _____ 2. Some professors have done studies of Internet addiction in China. _____ 3. Research shows that 5.9% of Taiwanese college students are Internet addicts. _____ 4. My little brother spends over eight hours a day playing videogames and surfing the web.

D. Complete each sentence with the correct word. Use a root word from the box as the part of the
word you create for each answer. viv vit bio geo

1. Everyone needs __________ C in order to be healthy. 2. We study plants and animals in __________ class. 3. __________ includes learning the location of continents and oceans. 4. He got cancer, but he was able to __________ the disease.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Unit 12

Future Technologies ---

Quiz

A. Read the article and answer the questions. Write T for true and F for false.
A Very Special Robot
Weve all seen humanoid robots in the movies or on TV. Most of them are created as part of the story line and only appear to function independent of human control. However, there is one robot that does a fine job on its own and is truly special. His name is ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) and he is the product of more than 20 years of work by the Honda Motor Company. ASIMO is the first robot that can walk independently and climb stairs. Because he has human-like hands, he can operate light switches, open and close doors, carry objects and push a cart. In order to get him to walk well, researchers studied insect, animal and human legs. While humans can move their necks, arms and legs in many different directions, robots have less freedom. Engineers build in degrees of freedom. One degree of freedom is, for example, up and down or back and forth. ASIMO has three degrees of freedom in his neck, seven in each arm and six in each leg. This enables him to have humanlike movements. ASIMOs vision system consists of two video cameras for eyes. His eyes can detect more than one object at a time and determine how far away an object is. He can also recognize faces and understand hand signals that have been programmed into his memory. ASIMO also has three microphones in his head. They allow him to hear what people are saying to him. However, they also have another important function. The sounds of voices picked up by these microphones are used by the robot to determine where the person is standing so he can turn and face them. This adds to ASIMOs eerily human appearance. Engineers are continuing to refine his abilities, believing that someday that many of us will want to have a helper robot like him in our own homes. _____ 1. Movie robots function without human operators. _____ 2. ASIMO was created by a university research program. _____ 3. ASIMO is able to climb stairs by himself. _____ 4. ASIMO is able to turn on a light switch. _____ 5. Researchers studied older robots while designing ASIMOs legs. _____ 6. ASIMOs legs have seven degrees of freedom. _____ 7. ASIMO can see only one object at a time. _____ 8. ASIMO knows how to turn toward a person who is speaking to him.

B. Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.

1. There is a lot the robot can do. __________ it can open a door. a. By the way, b. For example, c. In spite of 2. Robots can do a lot. __________ they cant do everything. a. Of course, b. In addition to, c. For example, 3. Robots are expensive. __________ that, some people have bought them. a. By the way, b. For example, c. In spite of 4. Some robots can walk. __________ that, some can even speak. a. by the way b. In addition to c. In spite of

C. Complete each sentence with the word every, each or all.

1. Are _______________ your relatives as friendly as your sister? 2. I gave _______________ of my children a different present. 3. Did you eat _______________ of the food in the refrigerator? 4. I have read almost _______________ book in the library. you create for each answer. pos

D. Complete each sentence with the correct word. Use a root word from the box as part of the word
par port

1. Two lines that are always the same distance apart are _______________ lines. 2. The plane landed at a nearby _______________. 3. The government will _______________ a new tax on cigarettes. 4. I couldnt leave the country because I lost my _______________.

Quizzes Answer Key

Unit 1
A. 1. the Rockaway, 2. Carla, 3. the Rockaway, 4. Its near the beach., 5. Marlon, 6. the Sheldon, 7. small, 8. Carla B. 1. A, 2. D, 3. D, 4. A C. 1. hiking, 2. eating, 3. waiting, 4. complaining D. 1. tourist, 2. scientist, 3. musician, 4. collector

Unit 2
A. 1. 189, 2. 13, 3. restaurants, 4. an eight-, 5. 1700s, 6. aqueduct, 7. Espada, 8. roller coaster B. 1. d, 2. e, 3. h, 4. g, 5. c, 6. b, 7. f, 8. a C. 1. b, 2. d, 3. c, 4. a D. 1. molecular, 2. explosive, 3. angular, 4. attractive

Unit 3
A. 1. over 1000, 2. Europe, 3. a Mongol, 4. greater cooperation, 5. 1400s, 6. the Far East, 7. after, 8. sell stock B. 1. to watch, 2. to be, 3. feel, 4. to eat C. 1. they, 2. those, 3. them, 4. that D. 1. multilingual, 2. monolog, 3. biannual, 4. monorail

Unit 4
A. 1. stocks, 2. bonds, 3. Mutual Funds, 4. Federal, 5. bonds, 6. A mutual fund, 7. bond, 8. Stocks, B. 1. she loved her job, 2. she made enough money, 3. she wouldnt change jobs soon, 4. he was happy for her C. 1. Within, 2. during, 3. ago, 4. In D. 1. a, 2. d, 3. c, 4. b

Unit 5
A. 1. F, 2. T, 3. T, 4. T, 5. F, 6. F, 7. F, 8. T B. 1. M, 2. S, 3. M, 4. S C. 1. By running, 2. Before leaving, 3. After finishing, 4. Since getting D. 1. why, 2. where, 3. which, 4. who

Unit 6
A. 1. several, 2. more, 3. sale items, 4. store, 5. the Internet, 6. at the library, 7. used, 8. Department B. 1. S, 2. S, 3. I, 4. I C. 1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b D. 1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. b

Unit 7
A. 1. can, 2. grain, 3. faster, 4. keep, 5. 78, 6. 200, 7. rice, 8. one quarter B. 1. impolite, 2. inaccurate, 3. unable, 4. impatient C. 1. I, 2. C, 3. I, 4. C D. 1. c, 2. a, 3. d, 4. b

Unit 8
A. 1. 200, 2. 250, 3. 600, 4. saves, 5. very little, 6. morning, 7. saves, 8. isnt B. 1. are brought about by, 2. is the result of, 3. causes, 4. leads to C. 1. to see, 2. to visit, 3. to leave, 4. to know D. 1. mislead, 2. misspell, 3. rewrite, 4. renew

Unit 9
A. 1. much, 2. brown, 3. healthy, 4. Vitamin E, 5. cancer, 6. Ginger, 7. less, 8. are not B. 1. healthy, 2. scientific, 3. comfortably, 4. carefully C. 1. have it washed, 2. got it fixed, 3. had them taken, 4. got it cleaned D. 1. overpowered, 2. underestimates, 3. underweight, 4. overworked

Unit 10
A. 1. T, 2. F, 3. F, 4. F, 5. T, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T B. 1. a, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b C. 1. herself, 2. itself, 3. ourselves, 4. myself D. 1. kilometers, 2. microscopes, 3. centimeters, 4. nanotechnology

Unit 11
A. 1. shouldnt, 2. cool, 3. screen, 4. had, 5. can, 6. couldnt, 7. printer, 8. uniting B. 1. many, 2. not enough, 3. much, 4. enough, C. 1. G, 2. G, 3. S, 4. S, D. 1. vitamin, 2. biology, 3. Geography, 4. survive

Unit 12
A. 1. F, 2. F, 3. T, 4. T, 5. F, 6. F, 7. F, 8. T B. 1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b C. 1. all, 2. each, 3. all, 4. every D. 1. parallel, 2. airport, 3. propose, 4. passport