1) In China, tea is usually drunk without milk or sugar in small cups. In Arab countries, tea is usually flavoured with mint leaves and sugar. However, in India, tea is taken with both milk and sugar. Tea is now a popular drink worldwide. a) Tea is a healthy and refreshing drink. b) Tea is taken in a variety of ways in different countries c) Tea is an important part of the global economy 2) Thirty years ago, most Australians ate a typical Northern European diet. Since the 1960's, immigrants have brought their food knowledge with them and shared it with Australians. Australian diets now strongly reflect those styles of cooking. a) The Australian diet has changed dramatically due to the influences of immigration. b) The Australian diet is now more interesting and healthier than before. c) The Australian diet is now more interesting and healthy than before. 3) Good office systems ensure the work is done efficiently. They also enable clear procedures and communications. These help to maintain good relationships in the office. Most importantly, they enable each worker to clearly understand what is required. a) A well-run office is one where staff respect each other. b) Good organisation is the basis of a well-run office. c) Happy staff make an efficient office. 4) Being honest is the major part of making virtuous and supportive friends. If we have honestly in a friendship, it means we believe in each other. Thus, honesty in vital in any relationship. a) Another important quality is support. b) Thus, honesty in vital in any relationship. c) One of the important qualities of a friendship is honesty. 5) By trusting each other we are able to build good friendships. By trusting your friends, you can communicate easily and share everything with them. a) First things first, trust is the most important part in a friendship. b) Another important quality is support. c) Therefore, trust and support are the most important parts of any friendship. 6) It is important to support each other and always stand up for your friends. When we support each other in every situation we feel strong.them. a) First things first, trust is the most important part in a friendship. b) Another important quality is support. c) Therefore, trust and support are the most important parts of any friendship. 7) I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day. a) Skiing is expensive. b) Skiing is my favorite sport. c) Skiing is dangerous. 8) North Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards, get well cards, graduation cards, and congratulation cards. It is very common to buy cards in stores and send them through the mail, but turning on the computer and sending cards over the Internet is also popular. a) Sending cards is very popular in North America. b) Birthday cards are the most popular kind of card. c) It is important to send thank-you cards. 9) I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer. a) I like to do gardening in summer. b) Summer is too short. c) Summer is my favorite season. 10) First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon. a) We should raise city taxes. b) City taxes are too high. c) City taxes pay for new roads. 11) For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles. a) Airplanes have changed our lives. b) Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller. c) The fax machine was an important invention. 12) One thing you must consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you can afford to go to school there. a) The cost of attending a university is important for several reasons. b) There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend. c) You should consider getting a good education. 13) Jim likes to play football. His sister plays baseball. His brother is on a basketball team. His parents like to ski in the winter a) Jim has a large family. b) Jim's family enjoys sports. c) Playing sports is good exercise. 14) My school has recess every day. I like to play on the swings and jungle gym with my friends. We like to laugh and run. Recess is my favorite time of the day a) Recess is the best time of the day. b) Recess is very important in all schools. c) Playing with friends is vital for kids. 15) I play basketball every weekend. My friends and I play it at recess and after school. My mom took me to a basketball game. I got to see Michael Jordan play. That was the greatest because basketball is my favorite game. a) Basketball is the sport I like the most. b) Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player c) Playing basketball is important. 16) Matt likes dogs and playing soccer. Claire likes cats and playing tennis. Matt likes to eat pizza. Claire's favorite food is spaghetti. a) Matt and Claire like animals. b) Pizza and spaghetti taste good. c) Matt and Claire like different things. 17) It took our bus four hours to get to Sea World. We saw whales, seals, and sharks. There were also many fish in tanks. a) Our class took a trip. b) I like to see animals. c) Taking trips is important. 18) Georgia has a new flag. The flag has the state seal. South Carolina's flag has a tree and the moon. The flag of Wyoming has a buffalo. a) Flags are important. b) Every state has a different flag. c) Flags are very interesting. 19) First, I bought all of the ingredients. Then, I washed and chopped to prepare it. Finally, I followed the recipe instructions perfectly and cooked the meal. My family were so surprised at my skill. Now they want me to cook dinner every night. a) I made dinner for my family. b) Dinner is an important meal. c) The majority of people cook dinner. 20) Our family spent the vacation at the beach. It was sunny and breezy. The sand felt warm under our feet. We made sand castles and had lunch on our blanket. It was a fun time. a) Our family spent the holiday at the beach. b) People should spend time outdoors when the weather is good. c) It is fun to eat outdoors.

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