Exercise IX: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Most people enjoy listening to music but few realise the important and largely positive effects it can have on US. We know that certain (1)______ of music are used to influence our emotions and our behaviour. For example, airlines use soothing music before a flight to (2)______passengers, especially those who may feel nervous about flying. You may have noticed how shops often play fast, rousing music (if you haven't noticed, you probably shop at the more old-fashioned type of store)______ - this tends to make US feel (3)______ and more likely to spend money! Music is also being used now as a psychiatric therapy. It seems to be particularly (4)______ for eating disorders and addictions, but also for sufferers of post-traumatic stress syndrome. People attending group therapy sessions are invited to bring along their favourite tracks. Not everyone does, but those (5)______do so play them for the group. This creates a sense of belonging, as well as a more relaxed atmosphere for the therapy session. 1. A. forms B. types C. brands D. manners 2. A. relax B. speed up C. cheer up D. irritate 3. A. more confident B. less negative C. happier D. funnier 4. A. practical B. convenient C. caring D. useful 5. A. who B. whom C. which D. what Exercise X: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,CorD to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. There can't be many people who are unaware of e-mail, even if they have never actually sent one. (1)______there are some similarities between e-mail and letters, there are also many differences. The first is that e-mail is delivered instantly, so it can be a very effective means of (2)______when speed is important. This speed means that e-mail is more practical for communicating over large distances. Another difference is that e-mail tends to be relatively informal. People are much more (3)______to use language which they would consider unsuitable for a formal letter. Words spelled incorrectly in an e-mail are less likely to be checked than in a letter. One explanation for this is that (4)______e-mail seems to be less permanent than something written on paper. We can be sure that the future development of e-mail will have all kinds of (5)______effects on the way we communicate. 1. A. Besides B. Since C. Although D. Even 2. A. communication B. transport C. travelling D. entertainment 3. A. possible B. probable C. capable D. likely 4. A. a B. an C. the D. 0 5. A. expected B. unexpected C. expecting D. unexpectedly