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I. Read the following paragraph and complete it with one suitable word.

Millions of teenagers enjoy (1) video games. Some play them at home. Others play them in arcades. These games are
good fun (2) players must be careful.
Teenagers should not spend much time on these games (3) they can become tired, dizzy and even obese. If they use
computer too much, they won’t have time for their families and friends. People who are addicted to computer games don’t
like to join any clubs or plays any sports. They like (4) _ in front of the computer all the time. One doctor says, “ This is
very bad for your people. They must take part in activities with others. All young people should play outdoors and
develop their social skills. They should be with people of their own age. They should spend only a small part of their time
playing video (5) .they mustn’t forget to do other things too.
II. Choose the correct word A, B, or C for each gap to complete the following passage.
I go on the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) online. I’ve got a laptop and also smartphone, so I can (2) more than an
hour at a time the Internet everywhere.
Today, for instance, I’ve been (3) three times. Mainly I just (4) my friends. I read online magazines and I look (5)
information, too. I also compare prices of things, (6) I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.
I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7) . One friend of mine always looks (8) because he spends all
night online. Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the exams, he hasn’t (9) _ his habits. In my experience, it is very
useful for people who use the Internet (10) _.
1. A. spend B. spending C. spent
2. A. have B. use C. play
3. A. online B. Internet C. computer
4. A. write B. email C. send
5. A. at B. in C. for
6. A. because B. but C. happily
7. A. is B. were C. are
8. A. tired B. hard C. happily
9. A. change B. to change C. changed
10. A. sensible B. sensibly C. sensibleness
Read the passage about British and American teenagers, and answer the questions:
Sport: In the UK, football, rugby, tennis and basketball are the most popular sports for teenagers. In the USA,
American football, athletics, basketball and baseball are popular.
The Internet and television: Teenagers in both the UK and the USA today watch television less than before but they use
the Internet more. They spend over 25 hours a week online.
Pocket money and shopping: The average teenager in the UK gets about £7 a week pocket money. In the USA it is about
$10. They spend their money on clothes and going out, but magazines, presents and snacks are so important.
Friends: The average British and American teenager has seven close friends. He or she has sixteen online friends on social
network websites.
1. Which sports do British and American teenagers play in their free time?
2. How long do they spend online?
3. How much pocket money do they get?
4. What do they spend it on?
5. How many online friends do they have?

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