You must make allowances for his inexperience. (account)

I saw Martin. . . . . . the bus and go straight home.

He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he ________ while in Africa.

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

INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION

Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.

Television, although not essential, has become (1)______ intergral part of most people’s life. It has become a baby-sitter, an initiator of conversation, the major transmitter of culture, a keeper of traditions. Yet what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor quality of programming does not elevate people into greater (2) _______, but rather maintains and encourages the status.

The (3) _______ reason for the lack of quality in America beaan with the radio. TV in American began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with TV. Therefore, the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio programs become the system for American TV. Sponsors not only pay money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, (4)_____ from the capitalistic, profit- oriented sector of American society, TV is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society (5)_____ than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging.

TV in America today remains, to a large extent with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s):

I always look at this matter from a different viewpoint.

I started working at eight and I was still working at six in the evening, when you called. Been

=> When you called, _______________________ ten hours .

Many people who took part in the fight ____ illiteracy considered it an honourable job to help others. A. against

Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _______.

The first time I tried out my new bike I _________ balanced and fell off.

The train service has been a ______ since they introduced the new schedules.

It is recommended that the vehicle owner ________ present at the court.

As an orphan, he _____ earn his living alone.

Tìm từ trái nghĩa: White blood cells help defend the body against infection. 

The number of the participants in the survey ______ 250 students for Oxford University.