Which ones of the following would be the best summary of the passage?

1.         Even reality shows provide good examples of how watching TV can be both intellectually challenging and enjoyable.

2.         The drama “24” demonstrates new trends in television in its content and, more importantly, in its complicated form.

3.         Steven Johnson’s new book addresses the popular view that TV and other pop culture products have little intellectual value.

4.         Shows such as “Survivor” have become popular mainly because people enjoy looking for patterns and solving puzzles.

5.         Steven Johnson’s new book argues that despite most people’s low opinion of TV, the complexity of its characters and plots actually presents beneficial mental challenges.

She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.

→ No sooner _______________________________________________.

He didn’t succeeded in searching for the stolen car.

The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.

House prices have risen dramatically this year.

Rewrite each of the sentences without changing its meaning, using the cue given.

We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.

→ If it hadn’t _______________________________________________.

The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (prompt)

→ The policeman’s ________________________________.

The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election.  (likelihood)

-> The likelihood __________________________________.

Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.   (halved)

-> The coal produced _____________________________.

People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more.   (call)

Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way.

You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not.            (consideration)

-> You should ______________________________________.