the tower of london

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in an interview yesterday mr. wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. he argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. when asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. in contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were therefore more damaging. 1. in mr. wilson’s opinion, horror films _____. +a) are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime b) are more popular among the elderly than among the young. c) should be banned altogether. d) cost more than other kinds of films. 2. for mr. wilson the main difference between a horror film and one showing violent crime is that the former _____. +a) …
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sage that the tower +a) was never a prison for ordinary people. b) was not originally intended to be a fortress c) is still a unique example of medieval architecture. d) was never a residence of english kings. 6. william the conqueror’s original purpose in building the tower of london _____. +a) was one of defense b) was to exhibit his valuable jewellery. c) was strongly criticized later in the middle ages. d) remains unknown even now. never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. the sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why …
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but because of the strong currents the distance that must be swum is usually twice as far. the first man to succeed in swimming across the channel was captain webb, an englishman. this was in august 1875. he landed in france 21 hours 45 minutes after entering the water at dover. since then there have been many successful swims and the time has been shortened. one french swimmer crossed in 11 hours and 5 minutes. 10. swimming the channel is not as easy as it might seem _____. +a) for there are very strong currents. b) and it always takes more or less 20 hours. c) and only two people have managed to do it so far. d) as the distance between the two counties is far too much 11. the first time anyone swam across the channel _____. +a) was in the last century. b) was when england and …
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__. +a) dinosaurs, at one time in the past, lived in both hemispheres. b) dinosaurs were in fact, more commonly found in the southern hemisphere. c) scientists had long since realized that dinosaurs had actually lived in antarctica. d) the dinosaur fossil, discovered in antarctica, was significantly different from those found in other continents. 15. it is hoped that the discovery of the dinosaur fossil in antarctica _____. +a) could answer the question whether south america and antarctica were originally connected. b) will throw further light on the existence of dinosaurs in the past. c) would lead to further similar discoveries in the southern hemisphere. d) would contribute significantly to our knowledge of the northern hemisphere. a popular method of treating frozen fingers and toes in very cold, even freezing weather is to slowly rewarm them or rub them with snow. the best treatment, however, is not slow rewarming but …
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r rub frozen fingers and toes with snow. d) hot drinks must not be taken in immediately. bicycling in america has been growing at an amazing rate. bicycles used to be sold to parents for their children. now those same parents are buying them for themselves, as well as for their children. and grandparents are cycling, too. moreover, people don’t simply cycle for fun and for the exercise. many young executives ride bikes to work as an alternative to adding to the pollution of cities, and to fighting traffic jams, while college and high school students find bikes an economical alternative to cars or buses. 19. in the passage it is emphasized that, in america _____. +a) more and more people of all ages are now using bicycles. b) few college students can afford to run a car. c) no executive feels he can cycle to work. d) most parents …

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in an interview yesterday mr. wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. he argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. when asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. in contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were therefore more damaging. 1. in mr. wilson’s opinion, horror films _____. +a) are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime b) are more popular among the elderly than among the young. c) should be banned altogether. …

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