4000 Essential English Words 4 Unit 5: The Magic Computer

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

If you know how to _____ a computer, you can get access to _____.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

A _____ study shows that _____ hunger is a very big problem.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

My mom is completely _____ about computers. She thinks that email and chat rooms are _____ ways to spend one’s time.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Joe has the ability to write great _____. His writing is so good that he never has to _____ his work.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The report is due at the end of the _____. You should look in the _____ to see if this book will help you with the report.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Our teacher _____ while she was giving us a _____ about health!

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

Jennifer’s notes are very neat! They are _____, and she has _____ the most important parts with a green pen.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

I made a _____ to go to the _____ more often to improve my health.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

The _____ of the story is that you should think _____ before saying anything that might hurt someone.

Choose the word that is the better fit for each blank.

We _____ the company, and our suggestions are written in this _____ document.

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The team evaluated _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The moral of the story is _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The global economic problems _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

Joe operates _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

We went to a lecture _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The friends you meet in cyberspace _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The weird kid at school _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

You should highlight these words _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

I made a resolution _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

The end of the first semester _____.

a. are getting worse

b. aren’t as important as real friends

c. about birds

d. is halfway through the school year

e. to be nicer to people

f. to eat less chocolate

g. the success of the project

h. with a yellow pen

i. this large machine

j. ate soup with a knife

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I wanted to get fit _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

Geology is my favorite subject, _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

My paper was full of mistakes, _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

My brother couldn’t help me with my math homework _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

In the first aid class, we learned what to do _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I wanted to find some information about volcanoes, _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

That copy of the text book is too old, _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I need a computer _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

I’ll get some tea if _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

You mustn’t tell anyone this information; _____.

a. it’s private

b. so I looked under “V” in the index

c. but he helped me edit it

d. you wait here awhile

e. so I went to the gymnasium

f. so you should find a more recent one

g. so I wrote an essay about rocks

h. because my essay has to be typewritten

i. if someone faints

j. because he’s ignorant about math

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

The computers were turned off because there was a recent problem.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

The private study rooms were upstairs.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

The computers in the private study rooms weren’t operating correctly.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

In his project, the student had to evaluate the government’s response to global warming.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

The geography test was worth fifty percent of the final grade.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

The student failed the test because he was completely ignorant about the subject.

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

How did the teacher want the project to be written?

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

What was the project about?

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

What did the student NOT have to do in order to use the magic computer?

THE MAGIC COMPUTER

I had a difficult geography project to finish by the end of the semester. My teacher wanted it to be typewritten, so I went to the school computer room. But when I got there, all the computers were turned off. Apparently, there was a recent problem, and technicians were fixing it.

I knew of some private study rooms downstairs. They were small and dark, and the computers were very old, but I had no choice. At least the computers were operating correctly. I typed and highlighted the assignment’s title: “Evaluate the Government’s Response to Global Warming.” But I didn’t know what to write in my essay. Finally, I decided to find a book to help me. I went to the library, checked the book indexes, and eventually found a useful book. Then I returned to the computer.

When I looked at the screen, I saw something so weird that I nearly fainted! The essay was complete! Had somebody in cyberspace written it? I didn’t know, but I was very happy. I printed it out and handed it in. I got an “A.”

After that, I used the computer for all my assignments. I’d type the title, wait awhile, and the computer would do it. Every assignment was perfect; I never had to edit anything. I stopped paying attention to my teacher’s lectures and spent my extra time in the gymnasium. And my grades got better and better.

A month later, I was walking into class when my friend said, “Are you prepared for the test?”

“What test?” I asked.

“The geography test!” he replied. “I hope you studied. It’s worth seventy percent of our final grade!”

I failed the test, of course. I was completely ignorant about the subject. After that, I made a resolution never to use the magic computer again. The moral of this story is that if you cheat at school, you won’t learn anything.

Where did the student spend his free time?