Reading practice theme: Ways of socializing

READING PRACTICE
Theme: Ways of socializing 
Exercise 1: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. 
 The English often say “How do you do?” or “Pleased(1) ………..you” when meeting for the first 
time. People usually (2)………hands when first introduced or when greeting and parting in business 
and other formal (3)………... Otherwise many English people will simply say “Hello” when they see
 each(4)……... Among friends, women are often kissed (by men and women) lightly on one cheek. 
The use of first names is widespread; titles such as “Mr.” and “Mrs.” are being used less frequently,
 even when children address adults.
 It is(5) ………..to respect people’s privacy by telephoning before visiting. When invited to a meal
 by friends, guests often bring a bottle of wine or another small gift.
1.A to tell B. to meet	 C. to ask 	 D. to make
2.A shake	 B. introduce	 C. handle	 D. grasp	
3.A chances B. occasions	 C. opportunities	 D. situations
4. A another	 B. other	 C. others	 D. ones
5. A customary	 B. custom	 C. customer	 D. costume 
Exercise 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D 
 The Chinese nod politely or bow slightly when greeting another person. A handshake is also acceptable, especially in formal situations or to show respect. Ni hao ma? ("How are you?") is a frequently used greeting. A common informal greeting is Chi le ma? (“Have you eaten?”). The response is either Chi le (“Yes”) or Mei you (“Not yet”). People often reply "Chi le" even if they have not eaten, in order to be polite. The Chinese tend to be formal in their introductions; they use the full titles of their guests but are less precise in identifying themselves. Chinese names usually consist of a one-syllable family name, followed by a one- or two-syllable given name. A person is either addressed by the full name or by the family name and title. In lieu of professional titles, the Chinese equivalents of “Mr.” 
and “Mrs.” are used. Thus, Wang Jian-Jun can also be called “Mr.” Wang, but never simply Wang and rarely ever Jian-Jun. In place of titles, the terms Lao and Xiao might be used between friends, the former for older friends and the latter for younger ones. Titles such as “Teacher” or “Doctor” may also be used.
Except in crowds, where physical contact is unavoidable, the Chinese do not touch people they do not know. A smile is preferred to a pat on the back or a similar gesture. This is especially important when dealing with older people or people in important positions.
Invitations are usually extended for formal gatherings, but otherwise it is common to drop by unannounced. When invited, one is generally prompt; being more than a few minutes late is considered impolite. Guests conduct themselves with restraint and refrain from loud, boisterous speech and actions. Valuable gifts are usually not accepted from strangers, but small gifts may be given by friends. In fact, friends often bring gifts such as tea, cigarettes, fruit, chocolates, cakes, or wine when they visit. Hosts rarely open wrapped gifts until visitors leave. Refreshments are usually offered, but it is not impolite
 to decline them. It is common for the host to insist several times before accepting the guest’s refusal. Evenings usually end quite early, as many Chinese are early risers.
The Chinese greet other people with ………………
A. a polite nod B. a slight bow C. a handshake D. all are correct
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Chinese tend to be formal in their introductions.
B. To be polite people often reply " Mei you " even if they have not eaten. 
C. Chinese names usually consist of a two-syllable family name.
D. the Chinese often touch people they do not know.
When one is invited to a party, it is considered to be not polite if he is……………….
A. late B. early C. good D. bad
The word “boisterous” in the third paragraph may probably mean…………
A. friendly B. rude C. curious D. strange
The following gifts are acceptable, except……….?
A. cigarettes B. Valuable one
C. chocolates D. cakes
READING – E.L 12
Future jobs
Exercise 1: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage. 
 Around the age of 18, you must make one of the biggest decisions of you life. “ Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university(1) ………..?Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (2)………?”
The decision is your, but it may be (3)………... remembering two things: there is more unemployment(4)……... people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5) ………..will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (6) ………..into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7) ………..you to get on more quickly in many career, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) ………..you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9) ………..possibility. This way, you can save up money for your students days, as well as (10) ………..practical work experience.
1. A after B. later	 C. then 	 D. past
2. A school	 B. class	 C. course	 D. term	
3. A worth B. necessary	 C. important	 D. useful
4. A between	 B. among	 C. with 	 D. through
5. A notes	 B. papers	 C. arts	 D. skills 
6. A straight	 B. just	 C. direct	 D. rather
7. A make	 B. help	 C. let	 D. give
8. A where	 B. while	 C. when	 D. what
9. A also	 B. again 	 C. another	 D. always
10. A getting	 B. making	 C. taking	 D. doing
Exercise 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D 
 Computer programmer David Johns earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he can not find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque car. Instead he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18.
 The 16- year- old boy works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most yoyng people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm release two new games for the expanding home computer market each month.
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programmes within tight schedules with bonus payment and profit- sharing, he can not drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards.
 David got his job with the Liverpool- based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop.” I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programmes,” he said.
 I suppose £35,000 sounds a lot but actually that’s being pessimistic. I hope it will come to records and clothes and he gives his mother £20 a week. But most of his spare time is spent working. “ Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school, “ he said. “ But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young anyway.”
David added, “ I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never knew when the market might disappear.”
What is David different from other young people of his age? 
A. He earn an extremely high salary B. He is not unemployed 
C. He does not go out much D. He lives at home with his parents
David’s greatest problem is……………
A. making the banks treat him as an adult B. inventing computer games
C. spending his salary D. learning to drive
He was employed by the company because……………….
A. he had worked in a computer shop B. he had written some computer programmes C. he works very hard D. he had learned to use computers at school
He left school after O-level because…………
A. he did not enjoy school 
B. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him 
C. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing 
D. he wanted to earn a lot of money
Why does David think he might retire early?
A. you have to be young to write computer programmes 
B. he wants to stop working when he is a millionaire
C. he thinks compute games might not always sell well. 
D. he thinks his firm might go bankrupt.
Give the correct form of the words in brackets
The man was (worry)....................when his secretary asked him to buy the computer.
What makes a computer such a (miracle) ..................device?
 Computer is a (magically) ..................typewriter.
Computer is very (use) .................. to our lives.
With the (develop) ..................of information technology we can now send messages from one computer to another.
I wanted to become a famous (science) ..................
We were driving through an area of (scenery) ..................beauty.
The main witness had (mystery) ..................disappeared.
There should be parking spaces for the (disable) ..................
They gave a clear (demonstrate) ..................of their intentions.
Her (active) ..................include tennis and paintings.
She sat (patient) ..................waiting for her turn.
The statistics are a clear (illustrate) ..................of the point I am trying to make.
Have you seen the Picasso (exhibit) ..................?
They entered the room without (permit) ..................
Teacher found it almost (possibility) ..................to adjust to the new methods.
She hasn’t been feeling well (recent) ..................
Will it be (convenience) .................. for you to meet me at 8 tomorrow morning?
I found the visit the most (education) ..................
My father has been (employ) ..................for 6 months. He is trying to find a new job.