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Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

  • elaborate

  • apostrophe

  • economic

  • catastrophe

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
  • exhaust
  • heritage

  • grasshoper

  • hurricane
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

  • incline

  • eradicate

  • exacerbate

  • enclosure

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

  • measure

  • pleasure
  • peasant
  • feasible

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • archaeology
  • indispensable
  • vocabulary
  • pharmaceutical

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • compliment
  • excellent
  • nominate
  • distinguish

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • priority
  • temperature
  • considerate
  • traditional
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in this group.
  • elaborate
  • memorial
  • integrity
  • decompose

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Flats which are both comfortable and reasonably priced are few and far between in the current context of economic crisis.

  • uncommon
  • non-existent
  • unusual
  • non-standard

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of hospitals and anesthetics.

  • unacceptable
  • unreasonable
  • unachievable
  • unavoidable
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question.
His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
  • showy
  • expensive
  • large
  • ossified

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools.

  • technical
  • basic
  • superior
  • original
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following question.
Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
  • support
  • oppose
  • annul
  • convict

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

  • end
  • continuation
  • expansion
  • beginning

You were driving so fast. You _____ into the back of that van.

  • need have hit
  • should have hit
  • could have hit
  • must have hit

_____ is his kindness that he is loved by everyone.

  • So
  • There
  • This
  • Such

- "Have you taken everything into account?"

- "Yes, I think I’ve made _______ for just about everything."

  • acknowledgements
  • remedies
  • allowances
  • deficits
Children were taught at home long before public schools were even _____.
  • in principle
  • on the whole
  • at liberty
  • in existence
Economists claim that restricting the free flow of goods will cause global economic _______ and decline.
  • stagnation
  • boom
  • capitalization
  • regimen

Choose the best option that best fits each of the blanks to complete the passage.

Having a roof over your head is a necessity that we in the western world have into an art form - a stylish place to dwell is now intrinsic to our happiness. But the way we live also has to keep pace with rapidly changing lifestyles and as our towards the environment change, we're becoming more aware that our homes need to tread more lightly on the earth. Architects are to this creative challenge, designing inspiring buildings that respond both to our modern lives, and to our growing sense of environmental responsibility. These new buildings boast contemporary aesthetics while encouraging us to live more responsibly by using resources. From innovative designs of tiny capsule dwellings to elegant family homes with robust green features, sustainable ideas are permeating modern design. And it seems we're on the verge of a seismic shift. One idea doing the rounds is that because our aspirations have changed, we can now be content with far fewer possessions. This concept Horden Cherry Lee to design the micro-compact home, a sleek pad only two cubic meters in size, spacious enough for two people to live in for short periods. Professor Horden justifies these compact proportions in of our modern habits: status is increasingly gained by having a high degree of mobility rather than merely owning things.

- A: “Have you told your dad what's bothering you?

- B: “I'd _____ in you than in my parents."

  • rather to confide
  • better confide
  • rather my confiding
  • sooner confide

Nancy and James are talking about their school days.

Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."

James: "______. We had sweet memories together then."

  • That's nonsense
  • Absolutely
  • I'm afraid so
  • I doubt it

Two students are talking about the school curriculum.

- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."

- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."

  • Oh, that's a problem
  • I can't agree with you more
  • Not at all
  • You can make it

Ben: "I think people should be allowed to smoke on trains and buses. Don’t you?"

John: "_______ But it's acceptable if they smoke in private settings."

  • I don't know.
  • I don’t think so.
  • That’s totally out of the question.
  • Well, maybe.

Duong and Mark are discussing the excellence of a classmate's vocabulary.

Duong: "His vocabulary is amazing."

Mark: "I know. ______."

  • I've heard him mouth off.
  • He's a walking dictionary.
  • He's a man of his word.
  • I taught him all he knows.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I thought she'd be happy.

b. Did you see May today?

c. Yeah, especially since she got a promotion recently.

d. Maybe it's some kind of personal problem.

e. Yes. But why does she have such a long face?

f. I don't have the foggiest idea.

  • b-a-e-f-c-d
  • e-b-c-f-d-a
  • b-e-f-a-c-d
  • f-a-b-d-c-e

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Why don’t you book a dentist’s appointment?
b. Maybe I can help you typing. I’m not doing anything right now.
c. My tooth’s hurt.
d. I can’t. I’m busy typing 180 pages for my new project manager.

  • a-d-b-c
  • c-a-d-b
  • d-b-c-a
  • c-b-d-a

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Doesn’t matter. I’ll see you at lunch.
b. Don’t you have an English class now?
c. No, I don’t. I only have English on Monday. Today is Tuesday.
d. Well, I thought I have English with you now so that we can talk in class.

  • b-c-d-a
  • d-a-b-c
  • b-a-d-c
  • b-c-a-d

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I guess so.  But think about Africa.

b. I heard that, but it's not surprising actually, 'cause we haven't had as much rain as normal this year.

c. Did you hear that?  The drought conditions are severe!  There's a lot of death, dying, and suffering out there!

d. I guess you might have to quit watering your garden.  I heard that they are going to start rationing water.  In fact, this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years. 

e. Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better!  And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat.

f. Really!  I thought that might happen. Great! There go my vegetables!   

  • c-b-e-d-f-a
  • e-a-d-f-b-c
  • f-a-b-e-c-d
  • d-a-e-b-c-f

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. True, but don’t be too hard on yourself. We live and we learn. Let's try to figure out what the next steps are and how I can help. 

b. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. But why would you invest everything in one place? That’s always a risky move. 

c. Oh, you won't believe it. I put all my eggs in one basket with that investment deal we talked about, and now it’s all gone bankrupt. 

d. Thank you so much. Your support means a lot to me during this tough time. 

e. You look like you've seen a ghost. What's wrong? 

f. I know. I thought it was a surefire way to make a quick buck, but I was completely wrong. 

  • e-c-b-f-a-d
  • e-a-d-f-b-c
  • e-c-b-a-d-f
  • e-b-c-f-a-d

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

Bill should have arrived by now.

  • Bill has just arrived.
  • I expected Bill to have arrived before.
  • I think Bill should be here very soon.
  • Bill is going to arrive any minute.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.

“Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer,” said Sophie.

  • Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
  • Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
  • Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
  • Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

“You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.

  • Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
  • Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
  • Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
  • Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.

Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It is reported that the harvest had been wiped out due to heavy frost.

  • The harvest is reported that it had been wiped out due to heavy frost.
  • The harvest is reported to have been wiped out due to heavy frost.
  • It is reported that heavy frost had been wiped out the harvest.
  • The harvest had been reported to be wiped out due to heavy frost.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

Every soldier will have to use a radio after landing.

  • It’s a must of every soldier that they use a radio allot they landed.
  • That every soldier needs a radio to use after landing will be necessary.
  • After landing, it will be vital that every soldier use a radio.
  • Every soldier's using a radio will be needed once landed.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.

  • Electronic devices that their radiation comes at a price are not good for your eyes.
  • Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
  • Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, take a toll on your eyes.
  • Electronic devices, which don't do your eyes any favors, their radiation is very harmful.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

The peasants prepared for the worst concerning the natural disaster. They walked on air when they found themselves bypassed by the hurricane.

  • It was such a relief when the hurricane did not strike the peasants, though they had prepared for the worst.
  • Even if the hurricane had hit the peasants, they wouldn't have been affected much.
  • Had the peasants not made such extensive preparations, they would have suffered even worse damage.
  • Even though the peasants had prepared for the worst, they could not avoid the onslaught of the hurricane.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution. It urges the government worldwide to take action soon.

  • Having realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, Greenpeace urges the government worldwide to take action soon.
  • Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution so that it urges the government worldwide to take action soon.
  • Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution whereas it urges the government worldwide to take action soon.
  • Realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, or else Greenpeace urges the government worldwide to take action soon.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Thomas felt so fatigued after his five-hour brain surgery. That feeling was something he hadn't expected. 

  • Thomas hadn't expected his brain surgery would last so long that it would make him feel exhausted.
  • The brain surgery which lasted for five hours made Thomas feel more worn out than he had expected.
  • Thomas had brain surgery, which unexpectedly gave him an uncomfortable feeling for five hours.
  • That the brain surgery was five hours longer than Thomas had expected made him feel so tired

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

His wife gave birth to their first child. He understood what true responsibility meant.

  • Never has he understood true responsibility before he became a parent himself.
  • Were his first child not to be born, he wouldn’t understand true responsibility.
  • Hardly had he understood true responsibility when their first child was born.
  • Not until he became a parent did he understand what true responsibility meant.

Read the text and choose the correct answers. 

Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order catalogs. However, some (1) _____ find that the goods they ordered look nothing like the pictures, arrive damaged, or don't arrive at all. Here are some tips to help protect yourself when you shop through the mail.

  • Before placing your first order, ask around. Have your friends or family used this catalog before? How was their experience? Were they satisfied with the goods and service? Would they use the company again?
  • (2) _____ Look for companies that offer a no-questions asked return policy. Check whether you will have to pay postage if you need to return goods.
  • Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs. (3) _____ Make sure you know exactly what you are paying for.
  • How long will you have to wait for your order. If you need something in a hurry, (4) _____
  • Keep records of your orders, including the catalog name, address, telephone number, and the date that you placed the order. Of course, you should also keep track of items ordered, operator name, and expected date of delivery.
  • If you encounter any problems with a mail-order company, contact a consumer advocacy group. (5) _____

Choose the correct answer for (1).

  • less unlucky customers
  • more unfortunate individuals
  • desperate shoppers
  • certain sensible persons

Choose the correct answer for (2).

  • Leave out all questions asked by the companies.
  • Not all return policies implemented entirely for the sake of the customer.
  • Ignore the return policy.
  • Read all available information, including the return policy.

Choose the correct answer for (3).

  • In some cases, the shipping costs can really add up.
  • Being closer to the factory can aid in shipping costs and time.
  • Shipping costs and delivery times also are included in the price search.
  • And few mail-order companies will eat the shipping costs of returned goods.

Choose the correct answer for (4).

  • shopping by mail might not be the best option.
  • there are numerous factors you should consider.
  • do not consider local shopping.
  • the ultimate option would be shopping by mail.

Choose the correct answer for (5).

  • Although such groups are private organizations, governments pay a significant role in supporting and regulating them.
  • Such groups can help consumers meet their needs or even turn them into long-standing “friends”.
  • You can easily find telephone numbers for such groups in the telephone directory or on the Internet.
  • Such groups can provide much-needed extra voice and leverage.

Reading the text and answer the following questions.

Population ecology is the science that measures changes in population size and composition and identifies the causes of these fluctuations. Population ecology is not concerned solely with the human population. In ecological terms, a population consists of the individuals of one species that simultaneously occupy the same general area, rely on the same resources, and are affected by similar environmental factors. The characteristics of a population are shaped by its size and by the interactions among individuals and between individuals and their environment.

Population size is a balance between factors that increase numbers and factors that decrease numbers. Some factors that increase populations are favourable light and temperature, adequate food supply, suitable habitat, ability to compete for resource, and ability to adapt to environmental change. Factors that decrease populations are insufficient or excessive light and temperature, inadequate food supply, unsuitable or destroyed habitat, too many competitors for resources, and inability to adapt to environmental change.

Another important characteristic of any population is its density. Population density is the number of individuals per unit, such as the number of maple trees per square kilometer in a county. Ecologists can rarely determine population size by actually counting all individuals within geographical boundaries. Instead, they often use a variety of sampling techniques to estimate densities and total population sizes. For example, they might estimate the number of black bears in a national park by counting individuals in a few sample plots representative of the whole park. In some cases, they estimate population size through indirect indicators, such as the number of nests or burrows, or signs such as tracks or droppings.

Another important population characteristic, dispersion, is the pattern of spaciousness among individuals within the population's geographical boundaries. Various species are distributed in their habitats in different ways to take better advantage of food supplies and shelter, and to avoid predators or find prey. Within a population's range, densities may vary greatly because not all areas provide equally suitable habitat, and also because individuals space themselves in relation to other members of the population.

Three possible patterns of dispersion are clumped, uniform, and random. A clumped dispersion pattern means that individuals are gathered in patches throughout their habitat. Clumping often results from the irregular distribution of resources needed for survival and reproduction. For example, fallen trees keep the forest floor moist, and many forest insects are clumped under logs where the humidity is to their liking. Clumping may also be associated with mating, safety, or other social behavior. Crane flies, for example, swarm in great numbers, a behavior that increases mating chances, and some fish swim in large schools so they are less likely to be eaten by predators.

A uniform or evenly spaced distribution results from direct interactions among individuals in the  population. For example, regular spacing of plants may result from shading and competitions for water. In animal populations, uniform distribution is usually caused by competition for some resources or by social interactions that set up individual territories for feeding, breeding, or testing.

Random spacing occurs in the absence of strong attraction or repulsion among individuals in a population. Overall, random patterns are rare in nature, with most populations showing a tendency toward either clumped or uniform distribution.

Populations change in size, structure, and distribution as they respond to changes in environmental conditions. Four main variables - births, deaths, immigration and emigration - determine the rate of change in the size of the population over time. A change in the birth rate or death is the major way that most populations respond to changes in resource availability. Members of some animal species can avoid or reduce the effects of another with more favorable environmental conditions, thus altering the population's dispersion.

The passage mainly discusses the _____.

  • Population ecology versus human population
  • The distribution of populations
  • The characteristics of population ecology
  • The density and dispersion of populations

According to the passage, all of the following factors cause the population of a species to increase in size EXCEPT _____.

  • favourable conditions of light and temperature
  • an appropriate living environment
  • a large number of other species competing for food
  • competence in securing resources

What can you infer from the third paragraph?

  • Ecologists always find it straightforward to calculate the exact population size in natural habitats.
  • Physical traces left by animals can provide reasonable estimates of a species' prevalence in an area.
  • Population density is highly valued by ecologists because it delivers an encompassing overview of population ecology.
  • The feasibility of direct counting of all individuals within geographical boundaries continues to be a subject of discussion.

The word "patches" paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _____.

  • dark places
  • family groups
  • warm spots
  • small areas

How does the behavior of clumping benefit species in their natural environments?

  • It assures all species maintain uniform access to vital resources.
  • It enhances mating prospects and defenses against threats.
  • It improves their ability to avoid threats and dangers by collective behaviors.
  • It helps a species assert territorial dominance, ensuring exclusive access to resources.

Which of the following situations would be most likely to result in a uniform dispersion pattern?

  • Whales develop strong bonds among relatives.
  • Birds compete for a place to build their nests.
  • Elephants form a circle to protect their young.
  • Fish swim in large schools to avoid predators.

What is true about the random pattern of dispersion?

  • It results from the abundance of natural resources.
  • It creates an absence of interaction among individuals.
  • It causes intense competition within a population.
  • It infrequently occurs in the natural world.

The author mentions immigration and emigration in the last paragraph to _____.

  • identify factors affecting population dispersion
  • imply that animal species often move to find better living conditions
  • point out the correlation between environmental conditions and emigration
  • underscore the primary importance of birth rates over these two factors

Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.

People say that a country will benefit greatly if its students study abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?