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Unit 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Personal __________ devices are useful for learning.

a)

electric

b)

electrical

c)

electronic

d)

electronic

2.

They’re excellent learning

___________. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

a)

equipments

b)

tools

c)

gadgets

d)

techniques

3.

In English class yesterday, we had a discussion __________ different cultures.

a)

around

b)

about

c)

for

d)

from

4.

Mrs. Dawson said that we were _________ our lesson in the library next Monday.

a)

having

b)

making

c)

reading

d)

go

5.

I really don’t _______ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

a)

take

b)

have

c)

mind

d)

see

6.

If the examiner can’t _________ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

a)

take

b)

bring

c)

make

d)

understand

7.

I would prefer to go to university and do a __________ in International Studies, rather than start work.

a)

certificate

b)

result

c)

degree

d)

qualification

8.

My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in __________ minds about it.

a)

my

b)

two

c)

some

d)

different

9.

Most computers have enough _________ to store a vast amount of information.

a)

database

b)

document

c)

memory

d)

word processor

10.

You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(n) ___________.

a)

access

b)

terminal

c)

web page

d)

modem

11.

Many people only use their computer as a __________. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

a)

word processor

b)

template

c)

document

d)

spreadsheet

12.

The World Wide Web is made up of millions of _______ created any anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

a)

newsgroup

b)

chatrooms

c)

users

d)

sites

13.

On the web you can read _________ newspaper or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.

a)

virtual

b)

online

c)

digital

d)

offline

14.

When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ________ a word – “hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!

a)

speak

b)

talk

c)

say

d)

tell

15.

I went to classes two evening a week and I was surprised at how quickly I __________ progress.

a)

had

b)

made

c)

did

d)

produced

16.

I _______ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

a)

picked up

b)

took pup

c)

made up

d)

saved up

17.

Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually _________ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.

a)

keep

b)

do

c)

improve

d)

hold

18.

If you’re not sure what something means, _________ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.

a)

check up

b)

look up

c)

translate

d)

interpret

19.

Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, __________ in your notebook.

a)

keep it down

b)

put it down

c)

write it down

d)

spell it down

20.

She had to _________ her First Certificate Exam three times.

a)

study

b)

take

c)

make

d)

do

21.

I’m __________ for my English test tomorrow.

a)

focusing

b)

meditating

c)

remembering

d)

revising

22.

He’ll have to _________ and work harder or he’ll fail the exam.

a)

pull his socks up

b)

polish his head

c)

empty his washing basket

d)

stick his neck out

23.

Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents. The other children hate her. She’s such a ____________.

a)

Teacher’s toy

b)

Teacher’s jewel

c)

Teacher’s pet

d)

Teacher’s sweet

24.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and _________ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.

a)

wave

b)

radiation

c)

radiator

d)

emission

25.

Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ________ modern technology.

a)

of

b)

from

c)

in

d)

with

26.

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.

a)

affordable

b)

available

c)

feasible

d)

carriable

27.

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.

a)

forbid

b)

prohibit

c)

divert

d)

neglect

28.

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.

a)

Immediate

b)

Long-lasting

c)

Short-term

d)

Serious

29.

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.

a)

interruptive

b)

supportive

c)

discouraging

d)

confusing

30.

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.

a)

advertise

b)

popularize

c)

discourage

d)

improve

31.

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.

a)

fascinating

b)

tempting

c)

unsuitable

d)

illegal

32.

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.

a)

suggests

b)

includes

c)

means

d)

contain

33.

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.

a)

online

b)

electric

c)

computer-based

d)

modernized

34.

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.

a)

interest-arousing

b)

performance-enhancing

c)

communication-promoting

d)

proficiency-raising

35.

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.

a)

pull

b)

attract

c)

encourage

d)

participate

36.

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.

a)

necessary

b)

essential

c)

optional

d)

selective

37.

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?

a)

neglect

b)

care

c)

notice

d)

consideration

38.

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.

a)

individual

b)

public

c)

private

d)

possessive

39.

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.

a)

increased

b)

enhanced

c)

promoted

d)

deteriorated

40.

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.

a)

sufficient

b)

adequate

c)

deficient

d)

proper