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are you looking forward toanother busy week? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not(1).....only.......good for us, but essential to survival. They say that the response to(2)...stress....., which creates a chemical called adrenalin, helps the mind and body to act quickly(3)....in...... emergencies.Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet.Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life,(4).....what........... is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of(5).......dealing..... with them. Even the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that(6).........instead of.......... trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation technques, we must exploit it. Apparently, research shows that people who create conditions of stress for themselves (7)....by.......... doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better (8).......with..... life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point at which they have succeeded and know that it was a positive(9)........experience...........
Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according (0) to some experts. They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival. They say that the response to stress, which creates a chemical called adrenalin, helps the mind and body to act quickly in emergencies. Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet.
Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing with them. Even the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that instead of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it. Apparently, research shows that people that create conditions of stress for themselves by doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life’s problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point atwhich they have succeeded and know that it was a positive experience
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passages. Use only ONE word for each space
Many people dream of (1)..living... in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience (2)...for.... those who have the courage to leave their family and friends and settle down in a new place. (3)....however..., there's one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (4)...how.... to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often (5)...be... taken aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make (6).it..... difficult to get on with local people and to make friends. They migt not approve of things you do or might object to things you say. You might even be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (7)...if... you were to move to a country such as Singapore, say, you might find some of the laws very (8)...quickly.. There, people can be forced to pay a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, (9)..though..., most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does take real courage to make such a big change (10)...in.. your life, but many people agree that it is worth it in the end
* Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
Dealing (1)__with_ pressure and in middle school can (2)__be_ dificult. The pressure may be to take friends, earn good (3) _skills__, excel in sports or other activities , and deal with hectic schedules.
More and more people are going to high school now and it is becoming tougher to get it. Middle-school students face (4)__difficulties_ to keep their gradesup every day. They are in a(5)_pressure__ with their peers to be the best and the brightest in everything.
During the teenage years, children will(6)__overcome_ the pressure to grow up. No longer will they be able to act (7)_as__ a child and not worry about responsibilities. Their (8)_knowledge__ should help them make this transition from a child to an adult easy and teach them to (9)_make__ wise decisions. Prepare them for the world ahead of them and don't let go completely at (10)_hand__.Gradually let the growing up occur.
1. They often show the name of the company that made them.
2. Yes,they do.
3. Because they want to show they are fashionable and have good taste.
4. People often see the advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio.
5. No,they aren't.
Advertisements are very important in the modern world. Often your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them. This is a popular form of advertising. A special picture or symbol, called logo, is sometimes used.
You see logos on many different products. The idea of a logo is that whenever you see it, you think of that product or company.
Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a certain company. Some people only buy a product that is made by a famous company. People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste.
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are only a few seconds long but very attractive. Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and easy to remember.
The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product. They sometimes show rich and famous people using that product. The message is, if you want to feel rich and famous, then buy this product.
1. What do your T-shirt or jeans often show?
=> They often show the name of the company that made them
2. Do many people like to buy a product which is made by a certain company?
=> Yes , they do
3. Why do people wear clothes and carry bagsthat have a famous label?
=> Because they want to show they are fashionable and have good taste
4. where do people often see and hear advertisement?
=> People often see the advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio
5.Are most advertisements short?
=>No , they aren't
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: made to investigate = make an attempt to do st.
Dịch: Tuy nhiên, rất ít nỗ lực được thực hiện để nghiên cứu hiện tượng này một cách khoa học.
During the teenage years, many young people can at (1)……times…… be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike (2)…being……questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. This is a normal development at this (3)……age…….. . Though it can be very hard for parents to (4)……understand…, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are (5)……still…….growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (6)…best……to talk to their son and daughter (7)…about……school, work, and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not (8)…want……to. Parents should also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (9)…adults……may experience with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected (10)…with……these and help if necessary.
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (23)______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (24)______ enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (25)_____. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (26)______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (27)______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say “no” to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem.
23. A. keep B. create C. remain D. make
24. A. in B. under C. over D. below
25. A. another B. the other C. others D. other
26. A. common B. popular C. open D. favorite
27. A. overdose B. abuse C. addicted D. overuse
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. (prevented)
à ___________The fog prevented us from driving__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (In spite of)
à In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
3. The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it. (such)
à ____It was such a hard cake that I couldn't eat it_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. We didn’t go because it rained. (if)
- >If it hadn't rained, we would have gone out
à Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 5 to 8).
5 I can’t cook as well as my mother does. (BETTER)
à ________My mother can cook better than me_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you? (HAPPEN)
à ________Do you happen to have change for a pound?_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. He failed to win the race. (DIDN’T)
à _______He didn't win the race______________________________________________________________________________________
8. Mary rang hours and hour ago. (SINCE)
à ________Mary rang since hours and hours ago_____________________________________________________________________________________
23. A. keep B. create C. remain D. make
24. A. in B. under C. over D. below
25. A. another B. the other C. others D. other
26. A. common B. popular C. open D. favorite
27. A. overdose B. abuse C. addicted D. overuse
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. (prevented)
à ____________________ The fog prevented us from driving.
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (In spite of)
à In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
3. The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it. (such)
à ____________________ It was such a hard cake that I couldn't eat it.
_________________________________________________________________________
4. We didn’t go because it rained. (if)
- > if it hadn't rained, we would have gone.
à Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 5 to 8).
5 I can’t cook as well as my mother does. (BETTER)
à My mother can cook better than me.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you? (HAPPEN)
à _________________ Do you happen to have change for a pound
____________________________________________________________________________
7. He failed to win the race. (DIDN’T)
à __________________ He didn't win the race.
___________________________________________________________________________
8. Mary rang hours and hour ago. (SINCE)
à ____________________ It's hours and hours since Mary rang
_____________________________________________________