Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some 12th-grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He's extremely irritable - he flies off the handle at the slightest thing.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The government agency will monitor air quality levels in the city.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Soil pollution leads to lack of fertile land to grow enough food for an increasing population.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The accident illuminated existing problems in the country’s dairy industry and food safety system.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After a gruelling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence she’s been searching for since Monday.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teaching AI to understand human emotions is very challenging.
Now I associate public transport with one of the worst experiences of my life and the _____ of it is that I will never catch a bus again.
Ben crept _____ on Lisa and put his hands over her eyes.
After a momentary ______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
The schoolboy's excuse wasn't _____ at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he told.
If you don't get your full _____ of sleep, your work will begin to suffer.
_____ does not circle around the earth was proven by Galileo.
The controversy has been _____ by the arrival of foreign businesses which are seen as a threat to the local economy.
When deep-sea diving, you must pay attention to the time, ____ staying underwater too long may result in serious illness.
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Fantasy Island
Santorini is one of the world's magical tourist destinations. Its dark volcanic sand beaches are circled by rough cliffs and a unique Cycladic architecture of flat roofs, cubic shapes, whitewashed walls and blue-domed churches.
The crescent-shaped Santorini and its neighboring are what remain from an enormous volcanic eruption some 3,600 years ago that destroyed the earliest settlements on a single island and created the caldera, or crater, that forms Santorini's cliffs.
A harmony between built forms and natural environment gives Santorini a unique charm. One outstanding characteristic is Santorini's utilization of hypóskapha: extensions of houses dug sideways or downwards into the surrounding volcanic rock. The resulting rooms are highly the air-filled pumice, staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Many houses are with windows, domes and balconies in cobalt blue. Structures come in a variety of idiosyncratic shapes, lining the tops of rugged cliffs and spilling down the terraced sides.
Firá is the picturesque capital of the island; high up on the edge of the caldera, it looks like a marvelous painting. Firá, together with Oia, Imerovígli and Firostefáni located high on a cliff, make up the so-called "Caldera's eyebrow", the balcony of Santorini which offers an amazing panoramic view over volcanic islands and the Aegean Sea. This is considered one of the most romantic sunset locations in the world and makes a popular location for marriage proposals. Santorini has a growing reputation as a wedding destination and honeymoon location for couples not only from Greece from all over the world.
Perhaps the top activity in Santorini is simply wandering around and the spectacular sights. But other adventures can be had, including winery tours, cruises and even a boat visit to the still-active Santorini volcano (it last erupted in 1950). Whatever your taste, Santorini is a dream destination.
Adapted from https://heritagevietnamairlines.com/en/fantasy-island/
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question.
The end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century were marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberated distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on the ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generically termed 'art glass'. Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied on its effect on carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
Trance produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 to 1915, although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the beginning of the 20th century. At first, restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The basic tenet of the movement, that function should determine form - was not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste that caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrasts, stark outlines, and complex textural surfaces.
Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to _____ of ancient buried glass.
By stating "function should determine form" the author means that _____.
It can be inferred from the passage that one reason functionalism became popular was that it _____.
According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely include _____.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Angela: Do you hear me? I just said that we'll set off at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
Todd: Oh, sorry. When I listen to music, I seem _____. I'll be on time tomorrow.
Phuong: Did you know there'll be a law banning motorbikes in Hanoi in 2030?
Hoang: I've heard about that. But when it comes to the law, there are many _____. We don't know for sure it'll be in effect or not.
Jane and Mark are talking about which color they should paint their bedroom.
Jane: We must choose this color. It makes the room brighter, and warmer.
Mark: No, I don't like it. We've discussed it a thousand times. Maybe we'll have to _____.
John: Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?
Laura: _____
Tom: I don’t like living in an apartment. It’s very inconvenient.
David: _____
A: How has Peter been handling the break-up?
B: Oh, just _____ and ignoring his feelings.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
He never suspected that she engaged in political conspiracies.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Martin will no longer be able to attend the university now that the tuition fees have increased so much.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
The Taiping Rebellion, the bloodiest civil war in history, began in China in 1850 and lasted for 15 years.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Obviously, concessions will have to be made on both sides if an agreement is to be reached.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She supported her idea that Abraham Lincoln was a champion of black rights by mentioning that he freed the slaves.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The #Trashtag Challenge has had a great influence on people around the world. They have started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Henri Bergson was originally a strong supporter of the theories of Herbert Spencer. For now, he has completely changed his position.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The spread of indigenous measles is no longer a threat in the Americas. It was due to the elimination of this virus there in 2002.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The writer wasn't in the habit of backing up her files. When her computer went down, she lost all of her work.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Successful students often do the followings while studying. First, they have an overview before reading. (1) _____ (which often needs jumping forward or backward to process information). Therefore, they can relate important points to one another. Also, they activate and use their prior knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to change strategies. (2) _____, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “fix-up” mistakes in comprehension.
(3) _____, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They tend to assume a passive role in learning and rely on others (e.g., teachers, parents) to monitor their studying. (4) _____, low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content; they may not be aware of the purpose of studying, and they show little evidence of looking back, or employing “fix-up” strategies to fix understanding problems. (5) _____ seem to be unaware that they must extent effort beyond simply reading the content to understand and remember it. Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality of their studying. Their studying may be disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with personal organization as well. They often have difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments, following directions, and completing work on time. (6) _____, low-achieving students use a restricted range of study skills. They cannot explain why good study strategies are important for learning, and they tend to use the same, often ineffective study approach for all learning tasks, ignoring task content, structure or difficulty.
Choose the correct answer for (1).
Choose the correct answer for (2).
Choose the correct answer for (3).
Choose the correct answer for (4).
Choose the correct answer for (5).
Choose the correct answer for (6).
David has been waiting at the customer service desk for almost half an hour to resolve an issue with a faulty product. He keeps looking at his phone for the time and tapping his foot.
What phrase best describes his feeling?
During the final moments of the student election speeches, Sarah told a personal story that moved the crowd. It was the turning point that won her the vote.
What expression best describes Sarah's action?
During the interview, Jake claimed he led several big projects. In reality, he had only helped out on a few of them.
What expression best describes Jake?
Tom crossed the finish line just seconds before the race ended. He was the last runner allowed to qualify for the final round.
What expression best describes this situation?
Write at least 250 words about the following topic:
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.