Title 3.1. TEST YOURSELF 1.docx ✅

Read the following conversation and put each sentence in the box (A - F) in the correct place. Alex: Hey, how’s life in the city? Jessica: (25) __________ How about you? Alex: Well, I enjoy being surrounded by nature and the slower pace of life. (26) __________ Jessica: That sounds nice. In the city, everything is fast-paced and there’s always something happening. It can be exciting, but also overwhelming at times. Alex: I can imagine. The city offers so many opportunities and conveniences, though. (27) __________ Jessica: That’s true. In the village, job opportunities are limited. (28) __________ Alex: I agree. People in the village are more connected and supportive of each other. In the city, it can be harder to build those close relationships. Jessica: Absolutely. (29) __________ I miss the fresh air and tranquility of the countryside. Alex: I can understand that. Each place has its own advantages and disadvantages. It really depends on what kind of lifestyle you prefer. Jessica: Definitely. (30) __________ 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 blanks. ECODISTRICTS Ecodistricts are neighborhoods that limit their environmental (31) __________ by prioritizing sustainable development and reducing energy consumption. Similar (32) __________ blue zones, ecodistricts are also designed to (33) __________ diverse social environments to increase residents’ quality of life. They achieve this by utilizing sustainable and recycled A. It's easier to find jobs and access various amenities. B. Plus, the pollution and noise in the city can be quite overwhelming. C. However, the sense of community in the countryside is something special. D. It's definitely different from village life, that's for sure. E. It's all about personal preference. F. Life in the countryside is peaceful and quiet.
building materials, renewable energy sources, eco-friendly forms of transportation and state- of- the-art waste management systems. While ecodistricts are (34) __________ in cities all over the world, countries in Northern Europe - like Sweden, Germany and France - are leading the effort. The city of Paris (35) __________ has at least four ecodistricts, and plans for more are currently in the works. The Hammarby Sjostad ecodistrict in Sweden equips its buildings with (36) __________ to provide electricity, and its heating system is fueled by biofuel, combustible waste and water from its water treatment plant. 31. a. factor b. effect c. impact d. force 32. a. in b. to c. with d. of 33. a. produce b. encourage c. accept d. promote 34. a. taking over b. popping up c. putting in d. moving on 35. a. lonesome b. single c. alone d. lonely 36. a. solar panels b. chipboards c. metal frames d. mantelpieces Read the following passage. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F), then choose the correct answers. Spending your free time on the Internet can be fun. You can chat, share photos with friends, and play online games. But some people are addicted to the Internet. They just can’t turn it off. Being online for many hours at a time does not mean you have a problem. The Internet is very useful. Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news. There are many good reasons to spend time online. However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much. They don’t spend time with their friends and family. Instead, they spend their time chatting with their Internet friends, people they have never met in real life. Some also play online games all day or night. Some people with Internet addictions even leave their jobs so they can spend even more time online! People with Internet addictions don’t just go online to shop, have fun, or do work. People who have this problem often go online because they want to escape the stress and problems in their lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and focus only on their online lives. One way Internet addicts can get help is by using special software. This software controls how much time someone can spend online. It tells the computer to turn off the internet after a