TODAY, MANY FAMILIES DON’T HAVE A TV SET.III. CHOOSE THE MOST SUIT...

16) Today, many families don’t have a TV set.

III. Choose the most suitable word to complete the passage (1.5 points).

Today, more and more people are learning about the importance of having a clean __________

(17) and teeth. When we eat, our teeth can collect food. If we __________ (18) clean our teeth, the

food collects between them. This food can start to rot, or __________ (19). Soon the food starts to

create bacteria. Bacteria can destroy our teeth and our gums, the skin surrounding our teeth. This can

cause a lot of ___________ (20). Bacteria may change the color of teeth. Some people’s teeth can

_________ (21) yellow or black. Other people can even start to lose ___________ (22)! And gums can

become painful and bleed. Having bad teeth can reduce quality of life.