Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
sale
branch
date
plane
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
listens
reviews
protects
enjoys
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Susan rarely stays up late, _______?
The online game “Dumb Ways To Die” quickly _____ with young people after being released in 2013.
Jack _____ many new friends since he _____ this basketball club.
_____, they get on well with each other.
_____ conclusion, I would say that having a pet has many advantages.
That was a _____ moment when we won the first prize in an English-speaking contest.
Although the Internet is thought to give children opportunities to ______ their minds, reports has shown its negative effect on children's mental health.
A book may be studied by students as the _____ of a writing and analysis exercise in the form of a book report.
Janet rode an airplane yesterday for the first time. The airplane, which _____ by Singapore Airlines, was flown by an experienced pilot.
He is still out of work, ____ applying for hundreds of jobs.
I’m afraid I can’t attend the meeting as I’m a bit _____ the weather today.
The most wonderful thing of the botanical trip is that we ate some _____ grapes.
The more educated women are, the _____ they marry.
_____ well, she failed her driving test yesterday.
I bought some new shoes which are very similar _____ a pair I had before.
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
We found a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement.
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We raced against the clock so as to fulfill our production plan according to schedule.
- Daisy: “What an attractive hairstyle you have got, Mary!”
- Mary: “_____”
- "I think the government should do everything it can to discourage people from smoking."
- "_____ It does harm to both smokers and people around them."
Read and choose the best answer for each space.
What a load of rubbish!!
It's difficult to believe that after years of people working hard to fight pollution and take action the environment, we still have a long way to go before we succeed.
Oceanographers have discovered a huge ‘plastic soup’ from rubbish floating in the Pacific Ocean. This island of rubbish has been growing slowly for over 60 years and is now so big. It goes from California to Hawaii and nearly to Japan. It everything you could imagine, from plastic bags to children's toys and even plastic swimming pools!
The ‘Great Garbage Patch’ as it's sometimes called, causes lots of problems. One of is the chemicals it produces in the sea. These chemicals and small pieces of plastic are now appearing in fish, and obviously, this means the plastic-filled fish could get into our dinner plates!
It’s not all bad news . At the moment, a conversation group is investigating if the 100 million tons of waste can be turned into fuel and used in a positive way.
Let’s hope they take action on the ‘plastic soup’ now before it gets any bigger!
(Adapted from Close-up B1 pre-intermediate)
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During take-offs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before take-off, you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary. In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the planes come to a complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage.
What is the main topic of the passage?
According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _____.
The word “them” refers to_____.
Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT _______.
The word “inflated” is closest in meaning to _____.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Raising a Child Athlete
In many countries, children with sporting potential are identified early and encouraged to achieve athletic greatness by training for hours every day. While some people see this as a great opportunity for kids to be healthy, others argue that too much focus on training can hurt young people. How parents should raise child athletes has become a big topic of their debate.
People who are against such serious commitment to sport say that there are many negatives to training so intensively. Here are some of their arguments:
Dr. Christine Carr, a psychologist, suggests that parents take some important steps to make sure that their kids are getting the most out of sports. Carr says that the focus should be on the child’s happiness and about learning life lessons. Self-discipline, determination, and learning to deal with failure are some of the important life skills and lessons kids can learn from sports. Other experts point to the importance of letting children make their own decisions. Top athletes Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps have said that they appreciated their parents letting them decide how much or how little they wanted to train. In fact, according to Phelps’ mother, he had trouble focusing in the classroom until he found a sport that he was passionate about. By allowing Michael to focus on his sport, his mother also saw him improve as a student.
Another thing that many parents and doctors agree on is the importance of developing a close relationship with the family. Dr. Carr suggests eating dinner together and says it is a simple way to remind children that family is important, and that support can always be found at home. Woods and Phelps both had supportive families and made it public, with parents attending their many competitions.
Raising an athlete is not easy. By balancing life and training, parents can set their children up for success and help them become winners in sports and in life.
What is this passage mainly about?
The purpose of the second paragraph is to _____.
What best describes Dr. Carr's opinion of children in sports?
What is said about "failure" in the third paragraph?
The phrase "the most" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
Why does the writer use Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps as examples?
Why does Dr. Carr say families should eat dinner together at home?
Who would find this passage the most useful?
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Energy being the power from sources such as electricity and coal that makes machines work or provides heat.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Local people are advised to use economic boxes and reuse containers such as glass jars and cartons instead of wrapping food in plastic.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
“If I were you, I would give up smoking”, she said to Tom.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Don't drop litter in the street, or you'll be fined.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases.
Choose the sentence that has a similar meaning to the original one.
It is two years since we last worked with each other.