UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
The Life Stories We Admire: Innovators and Visionaries
Discover the inspiring storiesof people who overcame challenges and made history!
These (1) individuals are remembered for their (2) scientific achievements and creative breakthroughs. While they (3) growing up, many faced hardships but never gave up. Some (4) a difficult childhood, yet their determination led to greatness. For example, Thomas Edison, who (5) the electriclight bulb, showedthat persistence pays off. These figures are admired (6) their courage and determination to change the world.
Be inspiredby their journeysand find the motivation to follow your dreams!
Question 1: A. admire B. admiration C. admirable D. admiring
Question 2: A. impressive scientific achievement B. achievement impressive scientific
C. scientific impressive achievement D. scientific achievement impressive
Question 3: A. are struggling B. were struggling
C. willstruggle D. have struggled
Question 4: A. took B. had C. gave D. rose Question 5: A. invented B. invents C. is inventing D. has invented Question 6: A. for B. to C. in D. with
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
The Story of an Outstanding Leader: Bill Gates
What can we learn from his success?
🌍 Facts and figures:
Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world. Unlike (7) young people, he did not finish university. Instead, he (8) to start Microsoft, a company that changed technology forever. Gates is often called a (9) because of his brilliantideas and hard work.
🌟 Positive action!
Gates chose to focus on helping others. (10) spending all his money on himself, he started a charity with his wife. This charity has helped solve big problems like poverty and disease. Gates has won many (11) for his work, and he continues to inspire people. His story is an example of (12) leadership and kindness.
Question 7: A. other | B. another | C. every | D. the others |
Question 8: A. gave in | B. dropped out | C. put off | D. took over |
Question 9: A. genius | B. founder | C. originality | D. competitor |
Question 10: A. In view of |
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C. On account of |
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Question 11: A. discussions | B. presents | C. awards | D. consequences |
Question 12: A. careless | B. selfish | C. inspiring | D. ordinary |