Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In certain industries, the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy.
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Mike pretended to be sick, but I saw through his deception at once.
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Instead of buying a pre-made cake, Maria decided to bake one from scratch, carefully measuring and mixing all the ingredients herself.
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The article was criticized for misrepresenting the facts about the new policy.
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A judge must be impartial when he passes sentences on criminals.
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The speaker was asked to condense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have time to ask questions.
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Although he tried as much as he could to run for the governor, some observers still wrote him off as a future candidate.
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Despite his family's wealth, the corrupt businessman was eventually brought to justice and found himself behind bars.
What's the point _____ here if you don't have anything to tell them?
Tina would rather you _____ your son as she is too tired after the three-day conference.
In my class, Trung was responsible _____ keeping the class in order while the teacher went out.
The police asked him to _____ his presence at the scene of the crime.
The break-in turned out to be _____ because it made us more aware of the insecurity of the neighborhood.
Because he no longer wants the job, the applicant decided to _____ his application from the running.
Orphan elephants need _____ the same companionship as they would have received from their mothers in the wild.
We had to read pages of legal _____ before we could sign the contract.
_____ what most people say about him, Paul has a natural sense of fairness.
So _____ in her work was she that she didn't hear us come in.
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the passage.
On a yearly theory, the USA is afflicted by hurricanes on the east coast, flooding in the Midwest, forest fires, earthquakes and any number of tornadoes, blizzards, and storms. Historically, the weather has as harsh a part in people's lives as we feel today. Historians list the four major events to wreak devastation on the country as the Chicago fire in 1871, the Johnstown flood and the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and San Francisco earthquake in 1906. These played havoc human life. Galveston, Texas, located on the island of Galveston in the Gulf of New Mexico, on industry and exports. Its over 30,000 citizens in the early 1900s were generally economically successful and comfortable with existing conditions.
After the ill-fated morning of Sept. 7, 1900, the people of Galveston enjoyed their life on the remote island. weather watchers had been following a growing storm in the Atlantic for several days and were warning of the danger of a hurricane. Unfortunately, people ignored the warnings. A day after the hurricane had hit the island, all that remained of the beautiful city was a mass of crumbled buildings, debris and hopeless survivors aimlessly with the stench of rotting flesh all around. However, a few days later, that the city was beginning to heal became everywhere - soon new buildings were overwhelming the burned, and the lifeblood of the ravaged city was returning.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property. Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, the choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object. However, the authors of the magazine articles on the research and the writing that went into creating the articles. The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music may be played by anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee called a royalty. A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted. Ideas do not become copyrighted property until they have published in a book a painting or a musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20th century is not copyrighted because it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy. Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarism, which means “abductor”. Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator. Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape a computer program, or a book. Videocassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The word "it" in the second paragraph refers to ______.
The right to send the copies of a book or articles as a gift belongs to these people EXCEPT _____.
With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?
It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if ______.
The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following?
According to the passage, copyright law is _____.
Huong: That millions of people attended General Vo Nguyen Giap’s funeral made a special impression on almost every foreigner.
Lan: _____.
Mary: What do you think about this dress? Is it beautiful?
Harry: Oh, it's pretty. You always _____ good taste!
Maria: I haven't seen Lisa for a year. How's she doing?
Ralph: She is a _______ novelist in New York now and has just published a new fiction novel.
Justin: My friend just called. Her dog died last night.
Ben: _____
A: If you want a good job, I will help you practice speaking English every day.
B: _____
Tim: _____
Jack: I think it’s essential. They add unique character to the place.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Thai cuisine is unlike Turkish cuisine because the fruits and vegetables which can be grown in each country are totally different.
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Factual news and rumors both get about much more quickly these days with the international reach of the Internet.
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The eradication of snakes by humans has resulted in an abrupt rise in rodent populations in certain areas.
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If you would rather I came to your house at an earlier time today, then perhaps I could leave work a bit earlier than usual.
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His bag was opened by the customs officials when he was suspected of smuggling drugs into the country.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
They only have two installments left to pay on their car. Then they will be more free to spend their money.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The politician was implicated in a scandal. However, as he entered the international conference, the whole audience still stood up and applauded.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
It is difficult to find British food in India after two hundred years of colonization. On the contrary, Indian food is sold all over Britain.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I bought a dictionary from the bookstore. Unfortunately, some pages had been written in and torn, so I took it back there and demanded a refund.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Two players were attacked after rival fans had come onto the field. This led to the football match having to be cancelled.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading itself. For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read. Others have gained self-confidence by participating in or leading a discussion. (1) _____.
A successful book club should have a group that is not only small enough so that even the quiet people can be heard but also big enough for many different opinions. The best arrangement is a mixture of (2) _____ for more reading variety and livelier discussions.
The book club could specialize in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, (3) _____ the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be worth discussing.
(4) _____. The approach simply offers more privacy and time for longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, (5) _____. The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. (6) _____, even if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain why.
Choose the best answer for (1).
Choose the best answer for (2).
Choose the best answer for (3).
Choose the best answer for (4).
Choose the best answer for (5).
Choose the best answer for (6).
Under a pillow fort, two siblings pretend to be explorers trapped on Mars. They use flashlights, tinfoil, and walkie-talkies to “survive” the alien landscape.
What phrase best describes their activity?
Billy's car broke down on the way to an important interview. Then, it started to rain heavily while he was waiting for roadside assistance.
What expression best describes this situation?
Max and Lily began a loud and lengthy argument about who left a single spoon in the sink. The small issue escalated quickly until their mom finally sighed, "You're both making a huge fuss over something completely unimportant!"
What expression best describes this argument?
At the party, while everyone was excitedly planning a surprise outing, Mark kept pointing out all the things that could go wrong. His constant negativity and complaints about the plans quickly dampened the mood, making others lose interest in the idea.
What expression best describes Mark?
Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.
Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.