Free Printable UNIT 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN

1.

Stress?

a)

digital

b)

personal

c)

excellent

d)

electric

2.

Stress?

a)

similar

b)

symbolic

c)

effective

d)

eternal

3.

Stress?

a)

successful

b)

cognitive

c)

different

d)

wonderful

4.

Stress?

a)

efficient

b)

exciting

c)

distracting

d)

portable

5.

Stress?

a)

convenient

b)

permanent

c)

attractive

d)

important

6.

Stress?

a)

modernize

b)

organize

c)

indicate

d)

continue

7.

Stress?

a)

graduate

b)

develop

c)

consider

d)

enable

8.

Stress?

a)

concentrate

b)

benefit

c)

understand

d)

mobilize

9.

Stress?

a)

introduce

b)

stimulate

c)

recognize

d)

emphasize

10.

Stress?

a)

exercise

b)

volunteer

c)

calculate

d)

interview

11.

Personal _____ devices are useful for learning.

a)

electric

b)

electrical

c)

electronic

d)

electronical

12.

They're excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

a)

equipments

b)

tools

c)

gadgets

d)

techniques

13.

In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different countries.

a)

around

b)

about

c)

for

d)

from

14.

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

a)

having

b)

making

c)

reading

d)

going

15.

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

16.

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

a)

take

b)

bring

c)

make

d)

understand

17.

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

18.

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

a)

my

b)

two

c)

some

d)

different

19.

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

a)

database

b)

document

c)

memory

d)

word processor

20.

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

a)

access

b)

terminal

c)

web page

d)

modem

21.

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

22.

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

a)

newgroups

b)

chatrooms

c)

users

d)

sites

23.

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

24.

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

25.

I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I ____ progress.

a)

had

b)

made

c)

did

d)

produced

26.

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 up

c)

made up

d)

saved up

27.

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

28.

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

29.

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

30.

She had to ____ her First Certificate Exam three times.

a)

study

b)

take

c)

make

d)

do

31.

I'm _____ for my English test tomorrow.

a)

focusing

b)

mediating

c)

remembering

d)

revising

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

a)

of

b)

from

c)

in

d)

with

36.

CLOSEST meaning

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

37.

CLOSEST meaning

Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.

a)

forbid

b)

prohibit

c)

divert

d)

neglect

38.

CLOSEST meaning

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

39.

If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

a)

interruptive

b)

supportive

c)

discouraging

d)

confusing

40.

CLOSEST meaning

For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.

a)

advertise

b)

popularize

c)

discourage

d)

improve

41.

CLOSEST meaning

Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may sped many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.

a)

fascinating

b)

tempting

c)

unsuitable

d)

illegal

42.

CLOSEST meaning

People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic headaches.

a)

suggests

b)

includes

c)

means

d)

contains

43.

CLOSEST meaning

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

44.

CLOSEST meaning

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

45.

CLOSEST meaning

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

46.

OPPOSITE meaning

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

47.

OPPOSITE meaning

Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?

a)

neglect

b)

care

c)

notice

d)

consideration

48.

OPPOSITE meaning

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

49.

OPPOSITE meaning

Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.

a)

increased

b)

enhanced

c)

promoted

d)

deteriorated

50.

OPPOSITE meaning

It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.

a)

sufficient

b)

adequate

c)

deficient

d)

proper

51.

"Who's that over there?" - "Oh, it's our new teacher, ____ just started work today."

a)

that

b)

who he

c)

which he

d)

who

52.

"Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" - " I got him the one _____ said he really wanted to hear."

a)

that

b)

who he

c)

whose

d)

which he

53.

"Who did you send a Valentine's card to?" - "I'm not telling you, but it was someone ____ name begins with "B"."

a)

which

b)

who her

c)

whose

d)

whose her

54.

"Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?" - "Is that the one in ____ joins the FBI?"

a)

which he

b)

that he

c)

whom he

d)

which

55.

"Why do you like Tania so much?" - "Well, she's one of the few people to _____ I can really talk."

a)

which

b)

whom

c)

that

d)

who

56.

"Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?" - "Is that the new restaurant _____ has just opened on the other side of town?"

a)

which

b)

where

c)

that it

d)

which it

57.

"Could you lend me some money?" - "I'd like you to give me one good reason ____ I should."

a)

that

b)

which

c)

why

d)

who

58.

"What do you want to do this summer?" - "I think we should go somewhere _____ has plenty of sun and sand."

a)

who

b)

where

c)

when

d)

that

59.

Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices ____ have changed the way we think.

a)

what

b)

$\theta$

c)

whose

d)

that

60.

Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, _____ they later share with the class.

a)

$\theta$

b)

that

c)

which

d)

whose

61.

A tablet is perfect for people ____ work is to draw and write.

a)

who

b)

$\theta$

c)

which

d)

whose

62.

You can access the Internet, download programs and information ____ can help you understand the material and widen your knowledge.

a)

what

b)

that

c)

$\theta$

d)

who

63.

There are sites _____ you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

d)

which

64.

My teacher, ____ has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her teaching.

a)

she

b)

who she

c)

who

d)

whose

65.

That media player, ____ I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.

a)

$\theta$

b)

that

c)

what

d)

which

66.

The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, ____ most of them love.

a)

that

b)

$\theta$

c)

which

d)

whose

67.

Qualifications are exam results ____ prove you have reached a certain level.

a)

which

b)

$\theta$

c)

that

d)

Both A and C

68.

In the USA, a public school is a state school, ____ is run by the government and is free to attend.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

who

d)

$\theta$

69.

This is the book in ____ Foster describes his experience of the war.

a)

that

b)

what

c)

where

d)

which

70.

Isn't that Tim, the boy ____ father owns a huge yacht?

a)

whose

b)

his

c)

which

d)

that

71.

Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John, _____ then sold it to Nick.

a)

which

b)

he

c)

who

d)

whom

72.

"Which cinema did you go to?" - "The one they don't sell any popcorn!"

a)

which

b)

where

c)

whom

d)

who

73.

That's the actor ______ autograph I got last year.

a)

whose

b)

who

c)

who's

d)

whom

74.

The book _____ she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.

a)

in that

b)

to whom

c)

for which

d)

that

75.

Students social life revolves around the Student Union, _____ is the large yellow building opposite the library.

a)

$\theta$

b)

which

c)

that

d)

it

76.

Mr. Forbes teaches a class for students _____ native language is not English.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

whose

d)

those who

77.

I have just found the book _____.

a)

you were looking for

b)

for that you were looking

c)

which you were looking

d)

you were looking

78.

I don't understand the assignment ____ the professor gave us last Monday.

a)

which

b)

that

c)

$\theta$

d)

All are correct

79.

Students ____ get below - average exam results do not have the best prospects.

a)

whose

b)

who

c)

$\theta$

d)

All are correct

80.

I live in a dormitory ____ residents come from many countries.

a)

where

b)

which

c)

in where

d)

whose

81.

Before I came to England, I hadn't had the opportunity to speak to people their native tongue is English.

a)

came

b)

hadn't had

c)

speak to

d)

their

82.

No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.

a)

has

b)

anything

c)

would

d)

to change

83.

The woman sitting on the red chair is the person to who you must give this envelope.

a)

sitting

b)

is

c)

to who

d)

must

84.

There are some teachers in our school try to improve the quality of teaching by making use of hi-tech devices.

a)

there are

b)

try

c)

to improve

d)

making

85.

Modern children, who lives have become more and more dependent on electronic devices, find the traditional way of teaching very dull and boring.

a)

who

b)

more and more

c)

on

d)

dull and boring

86.

Smartphones and tablets which can be used as effective learning tools for children.

a)

tablets

b)

which

c)

used as

d)

learning tools

87.

What is the name of the girl that her mobile phone was stolen?

a)

is

b)

the girl

c)

that her

d)

was stolen

88.

A tablet is a mobile computer is also useful for language learning.

a)

tablet

b)

mobile

c)

is

d)

useful for

89.

Those want to improve their English can download free digital lessons from the Internet to study.

a)

those

b)

improve

c)

digital

d)

to study

90.

Mr. Peterson who has worked for the same school all his life, is retiring next month.

a)

Mr. Peterson who

b)

has worked

c)

all his life

d)

is retiring

91.

"_____" - "It means go very quickly."

a)

How can you explain "rush"?

b)

How do you spell "rush"?

c)

What does "rush" mean?

d)

What is the equivalent of "rush"?

92.

"_____" - "For" answers the question "How long" and "Since" answers the question "When"

a)

What are the meanings of "for" and "since"?

b)

What's the difference between "for" and "since"?

c)

How to see the difference between "for" and "since"?

d)

How similar are "for" and "since"?

93.

"So, Sven, you've been learning English for ten years. That's a long time." - "_____"

a)

Yes, so what? I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

b)

It's none of your business! I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

c)

I suppose it is, but I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

d)

Well, look at yourself first. I want to keep learning until I can hold a conversation like a native speaker.

94.

"______" -"I think you must have the wrong number. There's no one of that name here."

a)

Could I speak to Donald, please?

b)

Hi, who is that?

c)

Hello. Is Martin speaking, please?

d)

A and C are correct

95.

"Do you mind if I make a phone call?" - "____"

a)

Yes, of course. The phone's in the hall.

b)

No, of course not. The phone's in the hall.

c)

It's my pleasure. The phone's in the hall.

d)

Never mind. The phone's in the hall.

96.

"Shall I ring you later?" - "____"

a)

No, you won't. Have you got my mobile phone?

b)

Yes, you will. Have you got my mobile number?

c)

Yes, but I may be out. Have you got my mobile number?

d)

No, I won't be home. Have you got my mobile phone?

97.

"_____" - "No, it's all repeats again. Why can't they make some new programs for a change?"

a)

Is there anything worth watching on the telly tonight?

b)

What's on TV tonight?

c)

What's up tonight on TV?

d)

Is there a program on to watch tonight?

98.

"_____" - "I like to make notes during the lectures."

a)

Do you like lectures?

b)

Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?

c)

Is recording the lecture a good idea?

d)

How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes or recording?

99.

"____" - "No, I don't live in an English-speaking country, so it's difficult for me to meet them."

a)

Is it important to meet English speakers?

b)

Do you ever have any contact with English speakers?

c)

Do you like living in an English-speaking country?

d)

Is it hard for you to meet English speakers?

100.

"I don't support the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom." - "_____"

a)

Me, too

b)

I don't, either

c)

Me, neither

d)

B and C correct.

101.

"_____" - "I hate it, but I have to do it."

a)

How do you feel about learning English?

b)

Is English important in your country?

c)

How do you learn English?

d)

Is English easy to learn?

102.

"I think electronic devices do wonders for language learners." - "_____"

a)

I couldn't agree more

b)

You're absolutely right.

c)

Sure, I agree with you.

d)

All are correct.

103.

"Hi, Sarah. What are you studying?" - "English. We have a test tomorrow."

"_____" - "Thank you. I'm going to need it!"

a)

Oh, really?

b)

Oh, good luck!

c)

Oh, lucky you.

d)

Oh, luckily.

104.

"_____" - "I'm afraid not. Can you explain it again?"

a)

Does it make sense to you?

b)

Do I make myself understood?

c)

Do you see what I mean?

d)

All are correct.

105.

"May I use your tablets for a while, pleaser" - "_____"

a)

No way, it cost a fortune!

b)

I'm so sorry, I'm using it myself.

c)

Stay away from it!

d)

No, it's busy now.

106.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly ____ doing anything else in their spare time.

a)

always

b)

rarely

c)

never

d)

ever

107.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be ____ for their children.

a)

harming

b)

harmful

c)

hurting

d)

hurtful

108.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Should parents be worried if their children are spending that much time ____ their computers?

a)

staring at

b)

glancing at

c)

looking

d)

watching

109.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Obviously, if the children are bent over their computers for hours, _____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong.

a)

supposed

b)

occupied

c)

involved

d)

absorbed

110.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Parents and children could decide how much use the child should _____ of the Internet,

a)

do

b)

have

c)

make

d)

create

111.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

and the child should give his or her _____ that it won't interfere with homework.

a)

word

b)

promise

c)

vow

d)

claim

112.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

If the child is not ____ to this arrangement, parents can take....

a)

holding

b)

sticking

c)

following

d)

accepting

113.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

If the child is not holding to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic ____

a)

rules

b)

procedures

c)

regulations

d)

steps

114.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from ____ any other sort of bargain about behavior.

a)

dealing

b)

negotiating

c)

having

d)

arranging

115.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to _____ the matter with a teacher.

a)

speak

b)

discuss

c)

talk

d)

debate

116.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Spending time in front of the screen does not ____ affect a child's performance at school.

a)

possibly

b)

necessarily

c)

probably

d)

consequently

117.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

Even if the child is _____ crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about!

a)

absolutely

b)

more

c)

quite

d)

a lot

118.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

Q: Which of the following is probably NOT preferred by a visual learner?

a)

reading aloud

b)

sources with illustrations

c)

sources with videos

d)

making notes

119.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

Q: What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?

a)

the lecture

b)

the new word

c)

the note

d)

the written word

120.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

Q: The word "visual" in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _____.

a)

picturesque

b)

written

c)

illustrative

d)

seeable

121.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

Q: Which of the following statement is TRUE?

a)

Auditory learners hate taking notes.

b)

Auditory learners prefer listening to speaking.

c)

Most people are auditory learners.

d)

When learning something by heart, an auditory learner prefer reading it out aloud.

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WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

Q: The word "auditory" in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _____.

a)

discussive

b)

noisy

c)

audible

d)

recordable

UNIT 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

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