Interactive multiple-choice quiz: تمارين وفق الهيكل

Vocabulary text: A Whole City on Campus

A college is a wonderful place. It is like a small (1) _________ city in several ways. Different cities and colleges around the world have very different population sizes, and a modern college has everything a student needs to live. For example, there are dormitories in the (2) _________ area of the campus. A dormitory, or dorm, is a (3) _________ apartment building where students sleep and relax. Like any city, a college campus has many wonderful (4) _________ for food, health, and entertainment. There are dining halls, coffee shops, a student store, a health center with doctors and dentists, an art gallery, and a sports center where students exercise. Of course, students go to college for an education, and learning happens in many places. One important place is the learning-resources center, which is like a library, where a (5) _________ is a teacher who helps students with questions or problems.

A college is a wonderful place. It is like a small (1) _________ city in several ways.

For example, there are dormitories in the (2) _________ area of the campus.

A dormitory, or dorm, is a (3) _________ apartment building where students sleep and relax.

Like any city, a college campus has many wonderful (4) _________ for food, health, and entertainment.

One important place is the learning-resources center, which is like a library, where a (5) _________ is a teacher who helps students with questions or problems.

I am writing this email because I want ______________ you about my new college campus.

When students are prepared, they can ______________ part in class discussions.

Reading text: Online Shopping

It is hard to imagine life without the Internet today. When it started in the 1980s, only scientists and people in the government knew how to use it. In 1994, Jeff Bezos made a prediction that shopping was going to move to the Internet. He left his good job, drove across the country to Seattle, and started an online bookstore called Amazon.com in a small garage. Four years later, in 1998, Amazon began to sell music, too. By 2016, the company had 310 million customers and sold more than 300 million different items, including electronics, toys, gourmet food, and home-improvement products—things that you use to fix up a house. Today, at a virtual shopping mall, customers can search for any famous brand, order items by credit card, and receive their packages in the mail in just a few days. Clear rules for returns and refunds also make e-commerce very popular with shoppers. When customers buy clothes or shoes online, they cannot try them on before buying. Therefore, online stores always send a digital receipt by email. If a product arrives broken or is the wrong size, the customer can return it within thirty days without paying an extra fee. Most websites allow shoppers to exchange the item for another one, or they can request a full refund to get their money back. Because returning products is simple, online companies continue to make a huge profit.

Who knew how to use the Internet when it first started in the 1980s?

What did Amazon.com sell first when Jeff Bezos started the company in 1994?

How many customers did Amazon.com have in 2016?

Within how many days can a customer return a broken or wrong-sized product?

Vocabulary text: An Email from College

Dear Mom and Dad, How are you? I hope everything is okay. I am doing well, and I am very busy in my English classes at the ESL Center. This college has everything, and it is like a small city! There are many helpful (1) _________ on campus, such as the health center and the tech-support center next to the sports center, where they fixed my laptop last week. Because there is a student store and a dining hall right next to my dorm, living here is very (2) _________. I also speak English with students on the campus shuttle bus. The shuttle follows a regular (3) _________ along College Avenue and Garden Street to take students to their (4) _________ on campus. Across from the campus on Main Street, there is a busy (5) _________ street with coffee shops, restaurants, and a pizza parlor. Love, Sunny

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Vocabulary text: Success in College

You have entered the exciting new world of college reading and studying. Whether your university is in a quiet town or near a busy (1) _________ area, anyone who wants to succeed in college must do the things successful college students do. First, preparing for class means much more than completing homework assignments. Successful students read assignments carefully and take notes before the (2) _________ starts talking in the lecture hall. In class, they turn off their smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, and they pay close attention. When they need help with material they still do not understand, they ask their (3) _________ because they know their teachers want them to do well. They also study in campus (4) _________ like the library and learning-resources center to make review cards, summary notes, and charts. Following an organized study routine at a (5) _________ time every day helps them get good grades and earn a college degree.

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Vocabulary text: Online Shopping

Amazon.com was one of the first companies to try to sell products on the Internet. Jeff Bezos started the company in 1994 after he made a (1) _________ about the future. He saw that the World Wide Web was growing at a rate of 2,000 percent a year, and he thought that shopping was going to move to the Internet. He left his good job, drove to Seattle, and started an online bookstore in a garage. At the Amazon.com site, people could (2) _________ for a book about a subject, read what other people thought about the books, order them by (3) _________, and get them in the mail in just a few days. Today, at a virtual shopping mall, customers can buy millions of high (4) _________ items, from electronics to gourmet food. But what will happen to real shops in malls? Will they still make a (5) _________ in the future, or will they close down?

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Vocabulary text: Selling and Sharing Online

Years ago, if people wanted to listen to a CD, watch a movie, or read a book, they bought it in a store. Today, the Internet is changing the way we buy and use things. Many people prefer to (1) _________ through websites in their free time to look at clothes, toys, and furniture. On swapping websites, you can (2) _________ forgotten DVDs or books sitting on your shelves by giving someone one thing and getting another thing from them. What if you prefer to buy or sell things online? Some customers look for a new product from a famous (3) _________, while others use websites such as eBay to buy cheaper secondhand goods that someone has used before. When you buy from an online store, you receive a digital (4) _________ for your payment, and if there is a problem with the product, you can ask for a (5) _________.

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Vocabulary text: Shopping on Craigslist

One way to shop from home is to use a virtual shopping mall. Another way is to use a website such as Craigslist, which is an online service that allows people to buy and sell things directly with each other. On Craigslist, ordinary people can post an advertisement for free without paying a (1) _________ to the website. According to a market (2) _________, in 2017 there were more than 700 Craigslist sites in 70 countries. Unlike a virtual shopping mall, Craigslist has individual sites for different cities. Someone who lives in Chicago, for example, can (3) _________ on Craigslist's Chicago site to find almost every product you can imagine, from home-improvement products to gourmet items. While shoppers at virtual shopping malls usually pay online by (4) _________, Craigslist users deal directly with the owner who sets the price and makes a (5) _________ from selling used goods.

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My friends and I enjoy ______________ in the peaceful park across from our school.

Successful students need ______________ working on their homework assignments early.

You should not ______________ your smartphone during the professor's lecture.

Some students review material by ______________ summary notes, charts, or diagrams.

Next month, I ______________ to a quiet residential apartment near my college.

Digital technologies ______________ the way people travel and shop in the future.

My brother ______________ his car to the central business area because the traffic is heavy.

What ______________ do once you finish college and earn your degree?

In 1994, Jeff Bezos knew that more customers ______________ online.

The central business area has great shopping malls, ______________ the traffic there is very heavy.

I did not know the directions to the hotel, ______________ I checked a street map on the Internet.

Would you prefer to live in a busy urban center ______________ in a peaceful suburban neighborhood?

Successful students start studying early ______________ review all the important points before an exam.

Bezos had very little money when he started Amazon, ______________ the business soon grew very fast.

Living in a central apartment is very convenient. ______________, the rent is much higher than in suburban areas.

The college has a large sports center. ______________, it has a student art gallery and music rooms.

They think about the things they need to do now. ______________, they don't stop there; they actually do them.

______________, check the street map on your phone. Next, follow the directions to the bus station.

Excuse me, could you tell me where ______________ from the central bus station?

Do you know what time ______________ at the main station on Friday?

I am new on campus. Can you tell me how ______________ to the learning-resources center?

Could you tell me if ______________ a car park near the shopping mall?

Do you know why ______________ so slow on Main Street this morning?

Grammar text: An Email from College

Dear Stefano, How are you? I hope you are doing well in Singapore. I am writing this email because I want (1) _________ you about my new apartment near the college campus. It is in a peaceful residential neighborhood on Sixth Avenue, far from the noisy industrial zone. Living in this block is very convenient for students. There is a busy bus station (2) _________ my apartment building, and there is a small coffee shop on the corner of Main Street and Seventh Avenue. My laptop was not working well last week, (3) _________ I took it to the tech-support center on Garden Street. The friendly workers there always help students (4) _________ their computer problems. Next weekend, my friends and I (5) _________ the new shopping mall in the central commercial area. We can use a street map on the Internet to check the road and avoid heavy traffic. Best wishes, Sunny

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Grammar text: Preparing to Write an Email

Hi Jess, How have you been? I hope everything is okay with your family. Next month, I (1) _________ to your city for a college conference, and I need some clear directions from you. I booked a comfortable hotel in the central business area near the main shopping mall. (2) _________, I do not know the roads in your neighborhood very well, and I do not want to ask strangers in a difficult situation. Could you tell me where (3) _________ from the central bus station? I looked at a street map on the Internet, and I saw a large car park one block away from the traffic lights. Most visitors prefer driving, but I enjoy (4) _________ through peaceful suburban streets instead of sitting in heavy traffic. Also, my brother's school is (5) _________ the park on Main Street, so I can visit him using public transportation. See you soon, Amy

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Grammar text: Success in College

Dear Mom and Dad, How are you? I hope everything is okay at home. My situation at Valley College this term is wonderful! Every morning, I take public transportation from my quiet suburban apartment to the central campus. In class, I always pay close attention and take part (1) _________ class discussions. Living off campus in a peaceful residential block is very convenient. (2) _________, the main road to college has many traffic lights, (3) _________ the morning traffic near the commercial and industrial areas is sometimes slow. After class, my friends and I avoid chatting on our phones because we want (4) _________ good grades and earn a degree. Tomorrow, we are going to study at the library next to the car park. By the way, Dad, do you know what time (5) _________ at the main bus station on Friday? I cannot wait to see you! Lots of love, Sunny

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Reading text: Online Shopping

It is hard to imagine life without the Internet today. When it started in the 1980s, only scientists and people in the government knew how to use it. In 1994, Jeff Bezos made a prediction that shopping was going to move to the Internet. He left his good job, drove across the country to Seattle, and started an online bookstore called Amazon.com in a small garage. Four years later, in 1998, Amazon began to sell music, too. By 2016, the company had 310 million customers and sold more than 300 million different items, including electronics, toys, gourmet food, and home-improvement products—things that you use to fix up a house. Today, at a virtual shopping mall, customers can search for any famous brand, order items by credit card, and receive their packages in the mail in just a few days. Clear rules for returns and refunds also make e-commerce very popular with shoppers. When customers buy clothes or shoes online, they cannot try them on before buying. Therefore, online stores always send a digital receipt by email. If a product arrives broken or is the wrong size, the customer can return it within thirty days without paying an extra fee. Most websites allow shoppers to exchange the item for another one, or they can request a full refund to get their money back. Because returning products is simple, online companies continue to make a huge profit.

Why do online stores send a digital receipt and offer easy returns for clothes and shoes?

What two options do most websites give shoppers when they return an item?

In paragraph 1, what does the phrase "home-improvement products" mean?

What is the main idea of the text?

Reading text: Renting, Selling, Sharing, and Swapping on the Internet

Buying Secondhand Goods, Swapping, and Refunds Years ago, if people wanted to listen to a CD, watch a movie, or read a book, they bought it in a real store and kept it on their shelves at home. Today, the Internet is changing the way we buy, return, and use things. Many customers prefer to download books and movies online, while others use websites to clear their shelves. On swapping websites, people give someone an old item, such as a DVD, toy, or piece of furniture, and get another thing from them. Because no money changes hands on swapping sites, nobody makes a profit and there are no cash refunds. However, if people prefer to buy or sell items for money, they can use websites such as eBay or Craigslist, which had more than 700 local sites in 70 countries in 2017. These sites show secondhand goods—things that someone has used before. Goods are cheaper there because there is no company in the middle; there is only the person buying and the person selling. In regular virtual shopping malls, buyers receive a receipt and can easily ask for a refund or exchange a product if they are unhappy with its quality. In contrast, when buying used goods directly from an individual owner on Craigslist, returns and refunds are rarely offered. Therefore, smart customers always check secondhand items carefully before paying so they do not waste their money.

What do people do on swapping websites?

How many local sites did Craigslist have in 2017?

Where can customers easily get a receipt and ask for a refund or an exchange?

What should smart customers do before paying for secondhand items on Craigslist?

Why are there no cash refunds or profits on swapping websites?

According to paragraph 2, why are goods cheaper on websites like eBay and Craigslist?

In paragraph 2, what does the word "secondhand" (or the word "unhappy" with the prefix un-) tell us about the goods and the buyers?

What is the overall meaning of this text?

Reading text: Success in College

You have entered the exciting new world of college reading and studying. It is a world in which you can be successful if you do the right things. However, not everyone knows what to do to succeed. One way is simply to follow the habits of successful college students. There are six important characteristics that help students do well. First, successful students are prepared for class. Preparing means much more than completing homework assignments. They read assignments carefully, underlining or highlighting main points, and they read through their notes before class so they can take part in class discussions. Second, they attend every class and pay close attention. They turn off their smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, and they do not text during lectures. Third, they ask their tutors for help when they need it because they understand that teachers want them to succeed. Fourth, successful students follow an organized study routine. They think about what they need to start working on now and what they can do later, and they actually do those things. Fifth, they have good study skills. They constantly review what they are learning by making review cards, summary notes, charts, or diagrams, and they reread all important points before an exam. Finally, they work hard to succeed. They do not go out with friends instead of studying because they want to get good grades and earn a college degree.

According to paragraph 2, why do successful students read through their notes before class?

What do successful students do with their smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches during class?

How do successful students review what they are learning?

According to paragraph 3, why do successful students choose to study instead of going out with friends?

In paragraph 2, the author says students read assignments carefully, "underlining or highlighting main points." What does the word "highlighting" mean in this context?

In paragraph 3, based on the prefix re- in the word "reread" (and the suffix -ful in "successful"), what does "reread" mean?

Which real-life student behavior best connects to the fourth characteristic ("following an organized study routine")?

What is the overall meaning of the text?

Reading text: A Whole City on Campus

A modern college is a wonderful place to live and learn, and it is like a small city in several ways. However, moving from high school to a large university can be challenging for new students. To achieve academic success in college, students must learn how to use campus facilities effectively and manage their daily time well. Although learning begins in the classroom, education happens in many places across campus. One essential place is the learning-resources center. This facility is like a library, but it also provides computers and academic tutors. A tutor is a teacher who helps students with difficult questions or homework problems. Another helpful place for international students is the English as a Second Language (ESL) Center, where learners practice speaking and writing skills. In addition, many campuses have tech-support centers where students can go if their laptops or tablets stop working before an important assignment is due. Besides studying, successful college students balance their hard work with healthy campus activities. Living in a student dormitory allows them to meet classmates from different countries and form study groups in the dining halls. When students feel tired after long exams, they can exercise at the sports center, visit the art gallery, or join student clubs for chess or music. By combining strong study habits with helpful campus services, students can enjoy college life and earn their degrees.

How is the learning-resources center different from a regular library?

Where should a student go on campus if their laptop stops working before an assignment is due?

How does living in a student dormitory help students academically and socially?

According to paragraph 3, what can students do on campus to relax after long exams?

Based on the suffix -ly in the word "effectively" in paragraph 1, what does "use campus facilities effectively" mean?

In paragraph 2, what does the word "tutors" mean according to the context clue in the text?

Based on the text and your own knowledge of learning, why is balancing study time with sports or club activities important for college students?

What is the main message of this text?

My family lives in an apartment building ______ Sixth Avenue.

My brother's school is ______ our apartment building on the other side of the street.

There is another coffee shop ______ Main Street and Seventh Avenue.

There is a tech-support center right ______ the sports center.

Students go to college ______ an education.

Successful students read ______ their notes before class.

Successful students take part ______ discussions.

Tutors can help students ______ questions or problems.

Students should think ______ the things they need to do.

Students should not chat ______ their phones instead of studying.

Anyone who wants ______ (succeed) in college must work hard.

If you already have good study habits, keep ______ (do) them!

Successful students do not chat on their phones instead of ______ (study).

At the learning-resources center, a tutor can ______ (help) students with questions.

Where else do you like ______ (spend) time on campus?

Students must ______ (attend) every class and pay close attention.

Many customers prefer ______ (download) music and books online.

In 1994, Jeff Bezos decided ______ (start) an online bookstore in Seattle.