Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______ information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) _______ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (3) _______ activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (4) _______ or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5) _______ activities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______ information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) _______ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (3) _______ activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (4) _______ or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5) _______ activities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______ information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) _______ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (3) _______ activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (4) _______ or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5) _______ activities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______ information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) _______ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (3) _______ activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (4) _______ or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5) _______ activities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______ information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) _______ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (3) _______ activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (4) _______ or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5) _______ activities.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first (1) _______. About the same number use it (2) _______ a second language. It is the language (3) _______ aviation, international sport and world trade. 75% of the world's mail is in English, 60% of the world's radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world's newspapers are (4) _______ in English. It is an official language in 44 countries. In (5) _______ others, it is the language of business, commerce and technology. There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, in spite of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the same basic language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first (1) _______. About the same number use it (2) _______ a second language. It is the language (3) _______ aviation, international sport and world trade. 75% of the world's mail is in English, 60% of the world's radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world's newspapers are (4) _______ in English. It is an official language in 44 countries. In (5) _______ others, it is the language of business, commerce and technology. There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, in spite of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the same basic language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first (1) _______. About the same number use it (2) _______ a second language. It is the language (3) _______ aviation, international sport and world trade. 75% of the world's mail is in English, 60% of the world's radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world's newspapers are (4) _______ in English. It is an official language in 44 countries. In (5) _______ others, it is the language of business, commerce and technology. There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, in spite of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the same basic language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first (1) _______. About the same number use it (2) _______ a second language. It is the language (3) _______ aviation, international sport and world trade. 75% of the world's mail is in English, 60% of the world's radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world's newspapers are (4) _______ in English. It is an official language in 44 countries. In (5) _______ others, it is the language of business, commerce and technology. There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, in spite of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the same basic language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first (1) _______. About the same number use it (2) _______ a second language. It is the language (3) _______ aviation, international sport and world trade. 75% of the world's mail is in English, 60% of the world's radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world's newspapers are (4) _______ in English. It is an official language in 44 countries. In (5) _______ others, it is the language of business, commerce and technology. There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, in spite of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the same basic language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In ancient times, housework was hard because homes didn't have water or electricity. One of the most difficult household activities was (1) _______ clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.

For many years, people tried (2) _______ easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This (3) _______ worked quite well because the moving water helped.

In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so people warmed it (4) _______ a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the water.

The first electric washing machine was (5) _______ in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn't invented until the 1930s. This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and relax.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In ancient times, housework was hard because homes didn't have water or electricity. One of the most difficult household activities was (1) _______ clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.

For many years, people tried (2) _______ easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This (3) _______ worked quite well because the moving water helped.

In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so people warmed it (4) _______ a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the water.

The first electric washing machine was (5) _______ in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn't invented until the 1930s. This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and relax.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In ancient times, housework was hard because homes didn't have water or electricity. One of the most difficult household activities was (1) _______ clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.

For many years, people tried (2) _______ easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This (3) _______ worked quite well because the moving water helped.

In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so people warmed it (4) _______ a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the water.

The first electric washing machine was (5) _______ in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn't invented until the 1930s. This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and relax.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In ancient times, housework was hard because homes didn't have water or electricity. One of the most difficult household activities was (1) _______ clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.

For many years, people tried (2) _______ easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This (3) _______ worked quite well because the moving water helped.

In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so people warmed it (4) _______ a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the water.

The first electric washing machine was (5) _______ in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn't invented until the 1930s. This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and relax.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In ancient times, housework was hard because homes didn't have water or electricity. One of the most difficult household activities was (1) _______ clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.

For many years, people tried (2) _______ easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This (3) _______ worked quite well because the moving water helped.

In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so people warmed it (4) _______ a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the water.

The first electric washing machine was (5) _______ in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn't invented until the 1930s. This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and relax.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.  One thing you have to be (1) _______ of  is  that  you  will  face  criticism  along  the way.  The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive.  If you've made up your (2) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target,  and  let  the  constructive  criticism  have  a  positive  effect  on  your  work.  If someone says you're totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (3) _______, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so,  you  should  consider their suggestions carefully. There  are many film stars (4) _______ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who  made  a  complete  mess  of  their  first  novel – or  who  didn't,  but  had  to  keep  on approaching  hundreds  of publishers before they could get it (5) _______. Being successful  does  depend  on  luck,  to  a certain extent.  But  things  are  more  likely  to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.  One thing you have to be (1) _______ of  is  that  you  will  face  criticism  along  the way.  The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive.  If you've made up your (2) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target,  and  let  the  constructive  criticism  have  a  positive  effect  on  your  work.  If someone says you're totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (3) _______, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so,  you  should  consider their suggestions carefully. There  are many film stars (4) _______ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who  made  a  complete  mess  of  their  first  novel – or  who  didn't,  but  had  to  keep  on approaching  hundreds  of publishers before they could get it (5) _______. Being successful  does  depend  on  luck,  to  a certain extent.  But  things  are  more  likely  to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.  One thing you have to be (1) _______ of  is  that  you  will  face  criticism  along  the way.  The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive.  If you've made up your (2) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target,  and  let  the  constructive  criticism  have  a  positive  effect  on  your  work.  If someone says you're totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (3) _______, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so,  you  should  consider their suggestions carefully. There  are many film stars (4) _______ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who  made  a  complete  mess  of  their  first  novel – or  who  didn't,  but  had  to  keep  on approaching  hundreds  of publishers before they could get it (5) _______. Being successful  does  depend  on  luck,  to  a certain extent.  But  things  are  more  likely  to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.  One thing you have to be (1) _______ of  is  that  you  will  face  criticism  along  the way.  The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive.  If you've made up your (2) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target,  and  let  the  constructive  criticism  have  a  positive  effect  on  your  work.  If someone says you're totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (3) _______, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so,  you  should  consider their suggestions carefully. There  are many film stars (4) _______ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who  made  a  complete  mess  of  their  first  novel – or  who  didn't,  but  had  to  keep  on approaching  hundreds  of publishers before they could get it (5) _______. Being successful  does  depend  on  luck,  to  a certain extent.  But  things  are  more  likely  to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.  One thing you have to be (1) _______ of  is  that  you  will  face  criticism  along  the way.  The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive.  If you've made up your (2) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target,  and  let  the  constructive  criticism  have  a  positive  effect  on  your  work.  If someone says you're totally in the lack of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (3) _______, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so,  you  should  consider their suggestions carefully. There  are many film stars (4) _______ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who  made  a  complete  mess  of  their  first  novel – or  who  didn't,  but  had  to  keep  on approaching  hundreds  of publishers before they could get it (5) _______. Being successful  does  depend  on  luck,  to  a certain extent.  But  things  are  more  likely  to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.