1 When Was The Packet of Biscuits Stolen
1 When Was The Packet of Biscuits Stolen
1 When Was The Packet of Biscuits Stolen
a recently
b 15 years ago
c more than 15 years ago
d the previous day
2. Why did the thief decide to return the biscuits?
a Because he hadn’t eaten them yet.
b Because it took him 50 years to find the same biscuits in a shop.
c Because the café owner felt bad about it.
d Because the thief felt bad about it.
3. What was the bank robbers’ mistake?
a They should not have threatened the staff.
b They shouldn’t have phoned to say they were coming.
c They arrived too early.
d They phoned the police by mistake.
4. How did the Argentinean criminals hide from police?
a They robbed a bank.
b They escaped from prison.
c They dressed as sheep.
d They ran around the hills.
5. How do the police know the criminals are dressed as sheep?
a Someone who works at the farm has seen them in sheep skins.
b The farmer has lost two sheep.
c Because the police would have found them if they weren’t dressed as sheep.
d Because a farmer has counted two sheep that don’t belong to him.
Many different factors affect how well we learn. While we can’t control all of these factors, there
are many that we can. For example, fuel for our brain comes from calories in the food we eat. In
fact, 20% of the calories we eat are used by our brain. Although not all calories help the brain,
research suggests that some foods, such as egg yolk, whole grains, nuts, fish, dark leafy green
vegetables, beans, strawberries and blueberries might be especially good for concentration and
memory.
Drinking enough water is also important. The brain is more than 70% water. If we don’t drink
enough water, it affects our concentration. We need around six to eight glasses of non-sugary,
non-alcoholic fluid each day. Moreover, studies suggest that the brain does not do well with
sudden rushes of sugar, so sweet, fizzy drinks do not help the brain either.
Remember also the importance of oxygen, which is carried to the brain by your blood. When you
move your body, your blood flow increases and your brain gets more oxygen. Going for a walk,
running, or riding a bike really help get oxygen to the brain, as do stretching and breathing
deeply.
Besides exercise, rest is important. Getting enough rest boosts our mood and helps us
concentrate. What’s more, when we are asleep, the brain practices what we did during the day.
We actually learn in our sleep. If you have a hard time falling asleep, try listening to gentle
music, thinking positive thoughts, or reading something funny to relax. Avoid video games and
exciting TV shows in the hour before bedtime.
Stress can also stop the brain from working at its best. Some people fight stress by imagining a
beautiful box. When it’s time to concentrate on something, they imagine filling that box with all
the things that give them stress. Then they imagine putting that box away until they have time to
deal with whatever is inside.
Don’t forget that your brain gets information from your senses. Therefore, your brain will have
an easier time focusing and remembering when vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste are
involved. Use your vision to help you learn by imagining what you read – like a movie in your
mind. This is called visualizing. Underline or highlight important information in a text with a
yellow marker and use different colours when you take notes. Make charts, mind maps,
flashcards, diagrams, or draw pictures. Use your hearing to help you learn by reading out loud or
explaining the new information to someone else. Use your sense of taste by chewing gum while
you learn.
Yet another way to boost your brainpower is to create an environment where you work well.
Many people, for instance, work better in light from a window. Temperature can also make a
difference. A room that is too warm might make you feel sleepy. Lots of people find it easier to
concentrate in rooms that are tidy. Some people find it helpful to listen to music when they study
while others prefer silence. Get rid of any distractions, whatever they may be. For example, turn
off your cell phone and let people in your home know that you need to be left alone.
22. Blackmail is ….
a. the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to
tell a secret of theirs or to harm them.
b. the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property
c. an act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place.
23. Vandalism is …
a. the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to
tell a secret of theirs or to harm them.
b. the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property
c. an act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place.
24. You look very tired. You ____ have a good sleep during nights.
a. Should b.must c. might d.can
25. A. must have left b. might have left c. can’t have left d. should have left
26. A. must have left b. might have left c. can’t have left d. should have left
27. A. could have fallen b. have to c. should have fallen d. can’t have fallen
28. A. must have taken b. may have taken c. musn’t have taken d. may not have taken
29. If you had taught me how to fight, I ____ able to save her from the kidnappers.
a. Would have been b. would been c. will be d. would be
30. we should have arrived on time if we _____ to the airport earlier.
a. Go b. went c. had gone c. have gone
31. He could have missed the class if his mother ______ him to wake up at 4 this morning.
a. Doesn’t have b. asked c. has not asked d. had not asked
32. I would not have left this city if the snow …..
a. Don’t stop b. didn’t stop c. have not stopped d. had not stopped.
33. Moana would have sailed to Atlanta if she had not been sick. It means that Moana …
a. Was sick b. was not sick c. had been sick d. had not been sick
34. If you tell me the secret, I will really appreciate it. This sentence means?
a. You tell me the secret
b. You may tell me the secret
c. You don’t tell me the secret
d. You didn’t tell me the secret
35. I ____ fetch you if I don’t wake up late
a. Will fetch b. would fetch c. would have fetched d. would have not fetched
36. If I ___ my driving license, I would drive this car.(but I don’t get it)
a. Have b. had c. had got d. didn’t have
37. I would teach you if I ___ how to drive a car.
a. Have known b. known c. knew d. know
38. You bedroom looks so colourful. You ____ spent a lot of time to paint it.
a. Must have b. may have c. should have d. can’t have
39. He could have committed the crime. What does this sentence mean?
a. I know it was him
b. I’m not sure it was him
c. It was him who did it
d. I think it may him who did it
40. He didn’t call me back. He must have been very busy. This sentence means…
a. I think he was very busy
b. I am sure he was busy
c. I guessed he was busy
d. I am not really sure he was busy