Many people think that students have (1) ________ easy life because they only work a few hours
a day and have long vacations. In fact, students have to (2) ________ hard at school and (3)______
home. They have five (4) __________ a day, six days a week. That is about 20 hours a week – (5)
__________ hours than any worker. But they have about 12 hours of homework every week. And a
student has to review his or her work before tests. This makes their working week about 45 hours.
35. A. a      B. an     C. the
36. A. to work     B. working    C. work
37. A. at     B. in     C. on
38. A. hour      B. class        C  . periods
39. A. less       B. more        C. many

complete the sentences with present participle or past particple form of the verb in brackets

1. the film wasn't as good as we had expected ( disappoint ) 

a. the film was............

b. we were........... with the film 

2. Diana teachers young children. It's very hard job but she enjoý it ( exhaust ) 

a. she ẹnoys her job but it is often....

b. at the end of a day's work, she is often......

3. It's been raining all day. I hate this weather ( depress ) 

a. this weather is........

b. this weather makes me.......

c. it's silly to get ......because of the weather

4. Clare is going to the United States next month. She has never been there before ( excite ) 

a. It will be an.........experience for her

b. Going to new places is always.........

c. She is really.......about going to the United States

1. I always feel ........ before examinations ( nervous/ nervously ) 

2. He speaks English ...... ( fluent/ fluently ) 

3. It is an ...... book ( interesting/ interestingly ) 

4. He drove.....and he had an accident ( careless/ carelessly ) 

5. we didn't go out because it was raining......( heavy/ heavily) 

6. The football match was very.........i enjoyed it ( exciting/ excitingly) 

7. She tried on the dress and it fitted her....... ( good/ well ) 

8. He never has accidents because he always drives.........( careful/ carefully) 

9. He behaved.....to wards his children ( strict/ stricly ) 

10. It's too dark to see.......( clear/ clearly)

VI. Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences, keep their meaning
1. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)

Do you know a mouse which typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves? Yes, it must
be Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most recognizable characters. He was created by Walt Disney and
Ub Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios in 1928 and has been the official mascot of the Walt Disney
Company. Mickey often appears alongside his girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, his friend
Donald Duck and Goofy, and his nemesis Pete.
Mickey officially made its first public appearance in the short film Steamboat Willie (1928). It was one of
the first sound cartoons. He went on to appear in over 130 films, including The Band Concert (1935),
Brave Little Tailor (1938). Mickey appeared mostly in short films, but also occasionally in feature-length
films. Ten of Mickey’s cartoons were nominated for the Academy Award Best Animated Short Film. One
of these cartoons, Lend a Paw, won the ward in 1942. In 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character
to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1. What does Micket Mouse typically wear?
A. red shorts B. large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves C. both A and B
2. What is the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company?
A. Walt Disney B. Ub Iwerks C. Mickey
3. When did Mickey officially debut?
A. 1928 B. 1935 C. 1938
4. How many Mickey’s cartoons won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film?
A. ten B. one C. none
5. When did Mickey become the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
A. 1938 B. 1940 C. 1978

5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however

IV. Circle the best answers ( A, B or C)
1. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however
5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however