E11-2024- CLOSE TEST 2

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

People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It really depends (1) ________ what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (2) ________ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your successes and (3) ________ with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (4) ________ you depend mainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (5) ________ goals, which helps you become more self-confident and independent.

Question 1.

• in

• on

• with

• from

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

People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It really depends (1) ________ what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (2) ________ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your successes and (3) ________ with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (4) ________ you depend mainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (5) ________ goals, which helps you become more self-confident and independent.

Question 2.

• change

• idea

• opportunity

• difficulty

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

People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It really depends (1) ________ what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (2) ________ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your successes and (3) ________ with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (4) ________ you depend mainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (5) ________ goals, which helps you become more self-confident and independent.

Question 3.

• failures

• to fail

• failed

• fail

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

People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It really depends (1) ________ what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (2) ________ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your successes and (3) ________ with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (4) ________ you depend mainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (5) ________ goals, which helps you become more self-confident and independent.

Question 4.

• so

• despite

• because

• although

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

People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It really depends (1) ________ what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (2) ________ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your successes and (3) ________ with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (4) ________ you depend mainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (5) ________ goals, which helps you become more self-confident and independent.

Question 5.

• your

• one's

• yours

• one

The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers (6)_______ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (7) _______  to handle it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a facilitator in the learning process.

           Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the (8) _______ background they need in order to be able to use computers and some other machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.

           One of the biggest challenges (9) _______ teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals who can make (10) _______ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (24) _______ the students with confidence and determination.

Question 6.

• used to be   

• were used to be      

• got used to being      

• were being used

The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers (6)_______ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (7) _______  to handle it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a facilitator in the learning process.

           Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the (8) _______ background they need in order to be able to use computers and some other machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.

           One of the biggest challenges (9) _______ teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals who can make (10) _______ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (24) _______ the students with confidence and determination.

Question 7.

• who

• how

• what

• which

The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers (6)_______ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (7) _______  to handle it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a facilitator in the learning process.

           Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the (8) _______ background they need in order to be able to use computers and some other machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.

           One of the biggest challenges (9) _______ teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals who can make (10) _______ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (24) _______ the students with confidence and determination.

Question 8

• media   

• cultural     

• technical   

• social

The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers (6)_______ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (7) _______  to handle it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a facilitator in the learning process.

           Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the (8) _______ background they need in order to be able to use computers and some other machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.

           One of the biggest challenges (9) _______ teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals who can make (10) _______ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (11) _______ the students with confidence and determination.

Question 9.

• in

• by

• on

• for

The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers (6)_______ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (7) _______  to handle it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a facilitator in the learning process.

           Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the (8) _______ background they need in order to be able to use computers and some other machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.

           One of the biggest challenges (9) _______ teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals who can make (10) _______ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (11) _______ the students with confidence and determination.

Question 10.

• decisions     

• experiences    

• difficulties   

• mistakes