KWANG HUA PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH – SENIOR MIDDLE 3 / 2021

NAME : _______________________ ( ) CLASS : SENIOR MIDDLE 3 _________

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PRACTICE 5 : ERROR IDENTIFICATION

1. He is been known to have lost his temper over small matters like this, so do pay careful attention to
A B C D
details.

2. Sixty percent of the students in that school usually scores As in Mathematics in the final exam.
A B C D

3. I think I did a mistake in the calculation of our revenue from the jumble sale and reported a
A B C
much lower figure.
D

4. Charlene has always helped me in times of need, and I wish that she was here now.
A B C D

5. Taking long walks in the evenings is a perfect way to put your every day cares behind you.
A B C D

6. For the past year, we have been considering to move to a smaller house in the city.
A B C D

7. Take one of this brochures and look up offers on special holiday packages to Europe in December.
A B C D

8. The crime rate in our country has raised tremendously in the last two-year period.
A B C D

9. Teamwork requires that a player pass the ball to whoever is in the better position to make the goal.
A B C D

10. Jimmy never lost the respect for his parents who had struggled so hard to put him through medical
A B C D
school.

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PRACTICE 5 : WORD FORMS

Why Do We Enjoy Watching TV?

Just about every one, young or old, enjoys watching television. Just why do we enjoy watching
television so much? One reason could be for (1) (escape). For example, when we watch a hero
rescuing a lady or a child, we can pretend or imagine ourselves doing it. We can (2) (fantasy)
ourselves performing that (3) (hero) act. There is nothing wrong with this, as long as what is shown
doesn’t promote (4) (violent) and (5) (hate).

Television also allows us to indulge our natural curious nature. Watching a television scene
makes us a silent (6) (observe) of the lives of others. We watch families having problems and solving
them. We learn of their heartaches and crimes.

Some critics have argued that watching television is a big waste of time. Many adults turn to the
television as a form of (7) (relax). Fewer children are reading books because of television.

However, there are many television programmes that are (8) (education) such as those on the
National Geographic channel or the Discovery channel. Television shows such as these bring knowledge
and education to its viewers.

In (9) (conclude), it is alright to watch television but you must strike a balance between
watching television and other activities such as sports, making time for family and friends, reading and
hobbies. You should choose the programmes that are (10) (benefit) to you. Remember, the other
name for the television is “ the idiot box”.

(Source: Adapted from Just English Explorer Vol 11 Issue 5)

“Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself.”
- Khalid

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