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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the expression "in a nutshell" mean?

a)

In my opinion

b)

In short

2.

Which of these expressions can be used to contradict someone?

a)

However,...

b)

On the other foot,...

3.

What does it mean to "sum up"?

a)

to make calculations

b)

to end the discussion

4.

The underlined sentence expressed by Doni is the expression of …

a)

giving suggestion

b)

giving an opinion

c)

agreement

d)

asking for opinion

e)

disagreement

5.

There is the expression of interruption in the dialogue above. Who is showing the expression?

a)

All the class member

b)

Rita

c)

Aldo

d)

Sarah

e)

Doni

6.

Which one is the example of interrupting an opinion?

a)

Class!

b)

We need to go to central library for our English task.

c)

Exactly!

d)

There will several access to get there, such as bus or cycle.

e)

Let me add something here.

7.

There is an expression of comparison in the dialogue. Which one of the following sentences is showing comparison?

a)

I think we can get there by bus or cycle

b)

There will be several ways to get there, such as by bus or cycle.

c)

Absolutely!

d)

As far as I see, if you take a bus, we need 25 minutes, while if you take a cycle you need 15 minutes to get there

e)

What will you choose, class?

8.

Which one is the example of interrupting an opinion?

a)

making comparison

b)

summing up the opinion

c)

interrupting an opinion

d)

agreeing with an opinion

e)

disagreeing with an opinion

9.

How to ask for clarification? choose the WRONG answer

a)

What do you mean by....?

b)

Would you mind giving an example?

c)

Do you mind telling me more about...?

d)

What I meant was....

10.

Choose the correct answer

a)

I agree with you

b)

I'm agree with you

c)

I agree to you

d)

I'm agreeing with this

11.

How to ask other candidates' opinion?

a)

I agree with you

b)

That is true but...

c)

What do you think about this matter..?

d)

It's clear to me that....

12.

How to start the group discussion?

a)

I agree completely

b)

I would like to begin the discussion by saying that....

c)

Absolutely!

d)

How do you feel about....?

13.

Muslim’s Headscarf


The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the UN charter and considered by many to be a basic human right. Some religions require special diet, others prayer at specific times. Why should a religious mode of dress receive as much protection as these other aspects of religious freedom?


Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want to? Modesty is a personal judgement, some are comfortable in the smallest bikini while others prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman herself should make that decision.


Muslim women are not the only ones to feel coerced over their mode of dress. Most people are affected by the societal norms surrounding them. Fashion trends could be seen in exactly the same light as religious traditions.


Banning head coverings is only likely to provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities. Framing laws to ban only Islamic forms of dress could be considered an attack on one religion. Feeling under attack could cause the Islamic community to close off into itself. They could set up religious schools where their children can dress as they want them to and not mix with children from other faiths. These effects could never be good for the integration of society and would further the influence of extremists. Internationally, the perceived attack on Islamic values would inflame wider Muslim opinion, feed conspiracy theories and add to the dangerous feeling that there is a clash of civilizations.


Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims freedom of religious expression. In a multicultural society, students should be aware of the different religious practice and cultural traditions of their classmates, and be taught to understand and respect these.


Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms.


What is the last paragraph called?

a)

Issue

b)

Orientation

c)

Argument

d)

Preview

e)

Conclusion

14.

"... their shops and they sell more goods." (paragraph 2) The underlined word refers to ....

a)

Buyer

b)

Shop Owners

c)

Readers

d)

Writer

e)

Advertiser

15.

"Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching. The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....

a)

Newsworthy

b)

subtle

c)

Plain

d)

Impressive

e)

Delicate

16.

“Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

The similar meaning of the underlined word is . . .

a)

busy

b)

critical

c)

important

d)

impossible

17.

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people using mobile phones. From school children to the people, you see them talking in the supermarket, on trains, in the street, everywhere!

So what are the advantages of mobile phones?

The paragraph is part of .....

a)

Issue

b)

argument pro

c)

argument cons

d)

conclusion

18.

What is the advantages of Homework?

a)

Lead stress and burn out

b)

Helps students practice what they have learned in class

c)

It is not effective for students

d)

Parents cannot be involved

19.

What is the contrast conjuction used in the discussion text?

a)

whether

b)

beside

c)

on the other hand

d)

moreover

20.

What does the writer want from the text?

a)

to describe commercial TV ads specifically

b)

to explain how TV ads are broadcasted in TV


c)

to present at least two points of view about TV ads

d)

describe commercial TV ads generally

e)

to persuade the readers to advertise their product through TV ads