Listen and fill in the missing words

I think Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. Everyone has a (41)_______ on their face, especially children. It’s such an exciting time for kids. They can’t wait to open their presents and (42)_________ with all of their new games and toys. It’s a nice time for adults too. They can catch up with their families and relax. Traditionally, the mother of the family is busiest at Christmas. She does most of the Christmas (43)__________ and wraps the presents. Of course, she also spends hours cooking Christmas dinner. Let’s not forget the true (44)________ of Christmas, though. It is not about shopping and Christmas trees and ‘Frosty the Snowman’. It’s all about love for each other and (45)___________ around the world. Let’s hope this message stays alive.

I think Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. Everyone has a (41)_______ on their face, especially children.

I think it's no good to tell him about that.

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Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answers:

The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population 'explosion'. Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twenty century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down.

According to the passage, at no period in human history has there been ______.

The _____________from three schools took part in the English Speaking Contest. (represent )

She was determined that she would be equal _______________any other athletes.

To grow well, a tree must be well-suited to the area where is it planted.

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In 2000, the world's population was about ______.

They quickly read the questions and tried to find ________(32)_________the answers.

He was very sorry that he didn’t see Ann on her trip to London.

→He greatly regretted_________________________________________

Fill in the blanks with the correct verb tenses

I’m very tired because I (work) ________________all this morning.

At first, things went ________(33)_________.

“If I catch the plane, I’ll be home by five.” He said.

→ He said ___________________________________________________

He was often made _____________ milk by his mother. (drink)

“It was nice of you to visit me. Thank you,” Ms. White said to Jack.

→ Ms. White thanked _________________________________________

Safe birth-control methods ______ family planning are not available to them.

They went hiking in a ______________ region. (mountain)