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WorksheetsUnit 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Personal __________ devices are useful for learning.
electric
electrical
electronic
electronic
They’re excellent learning
___________. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.
equipments
tools
gadgets
techniques
In English class yesterday, we had a discussion __________ different cultures.
around
about
for
from
Mrs. Dawson said that we were _________ our lesson in the library next Monday.
having
making
reading
go
I really don’t _______ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
take
have
mind
see
If the examiner can’t _________ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.
take
bring
make
understand
I would prefer to go to university and do a __________ in International Studies, rather than start work.
certificate
result
degree
qualification
My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in __________ minds about it.
my
two
some
different
Most computers have enough _________ to store a vast amount of information.
database
document
memory
word processor
You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(n) ___________.
access
terminal
web page
modem
Many people only use their computer as a __________. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.
word processor
template
document
spreadsheet
The World Wide Web is made up of millions of _______ created any anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.
newsgroup
chatrooms
users
sites
On the web you can read _________ newspaper or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.
virtual
online
digital
offline
When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ________ a word – “hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!
speak
talk
say
tell
I went to classes two evening a week and I was surprised at how quickly I __________ progress.
had
made
did
produced
I _______ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.
picked up
took pup
made up
saved up
Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually _________ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.
keep
do
improve
hold
If you’re not sure what something means, _________ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.
check up
look up
translate
interpret
Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, __________ in your notebook.
keep it down
put it down
write it down
spell it down
She had to _________ her First Certificate Exam three times.
study
take
make
do
I’m __________ for my English test tomorrow.
focusing
meditating
remembering
revising
He’ll have to _________ and work harder or he’ll fail the exam.
pull his socks up
polish his head
empty his washing basket
stick his neck out
Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents. The other children hate her. She’s such a ____________.
Teacher’s toy
Teacher’s jewel
Teacher’s pet
Teacher’s sweet
Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and _________ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.
wave
radiation
radiator
emission
Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ________ modern technology.
of
from
in
with
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
affordable
available
feasible
carriable
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.
forbid
prohibit
divert
neglect
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
Permanent damage to children’s body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.
Immediate
Long-lasting
Short-term
Serious
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
interruptive
supportive
discouraging
confusing
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.
advertise
popularize
discourage
improve
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours reading and watching and forget about their projects or assignments.
fascinating
tempting
unsuitable
illegal
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic headaches.
suggests
includes
means
contain
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and textbooks with them to school.
online
electric
computer-based
modernized
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more stimulating way.
interest-arousing
performance-enhancing
communication-promoting
proficiency-raising
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question
This new invention is useful in the classroom because it can engage students and provide them with opportunities to communicate meaningfully.
pull
attract
encourage
participate
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.
necessary
essential
optional
selective
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
neglect
care
notice
consideration
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic devices.
individual
public
private
possessive
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.
increased
enhanced
promoted
deteriorated
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.
sufficient
adequate
deficient
proper
