Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
practical
efficient
activity
accountant
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
abandon
biomass
attitude
available
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Of all the factors affecting agricultural products, weather is the one _____ the most.
You look terribly exhausted. You really _____ get more sleep.
_____ 1866 to 1883, the bison population in North America was reduced from an _____ 13 million to a few hundred.
He asked me _____ I knew the girl in the red dress.
Supposing I _____ to agree to your request, what would be your next action?
Electric lamps came into widespread use during the early 1900s and _____ other types of fat, gas, or oil lamps for almost every purpose.
You had better stop smoking; _____, you will end up with lung cancer.
The last time he _____, he _____ sunglasses and a black suit.
I still remember _____ to England when I was 7 years old.
I _____ trust Laura. She lies to everyone, even her close friends.
- Mia: "You should have asked for permission first."
- Harry: "_____"
- Jane: “Do you think the show is successful?”
- Lana: “_____”
- Jane: “Can I borrow your laptop for a second? Mine is out of battery.”
- Lana: “_____”
- Minh: “I’ve got a ticket for Westlife concert next month.”
- Mai: “_____”
- Sarah: “Excuse me, could you show me the way to the nearest station?”
- Kate: “_____”
When I came back from Columbia, the customs officer _____ empty my suitcase.
The teacher put _____ on the fact that panicking would only make the matters worse.
I don’t consider myself to be particularly _____, but when I’m given a job, I make sure it is done right.
It _____ to be seen whether I have made the right decision or not.
The two machines _____ considerably. One has an electric motor, the other runs on oil.
My sister is a nurse, and she is on _____ at the hospital at night twice a week.
MC: If you stop now, you will go home with $10,000. But if you keep playing, you may get 50,000.
Contestant: I’ll stop now. A bird in the hand is worth _____.
Physically, I _____ after my mother, but my sister doesn’t look anything like her.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Every time you're online, you are bombarded by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their story. Unfortunately, not all of these stories are true. Sometimes they want you to click on another story or advertisement at their own site, other times they want to upset people for political reasons. These days it's so easy to share information. These stories circulate quickly, and the result is fake news. There is a range of fake news: from crazy stories which people easily recognize to more subtle types of misinformation. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don't get fooled!
1. ...............
Look at the website where the story comes from. Does it look real? Is the text well written or peppered with mistakes? Are there a variety of other stories or is it just one story? Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don't have many real stories about other topics. If you aren't sure, click on the 'About' page and look for a clear description of the organisation.
2. Watch out for fake photos
Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. Sometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed. Or use a tool like Google Reverse Image search. It will show you if the same image has been used in other contexts.
3. Check the story is in other places
Look to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust. If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn't fake (although there are some exceptions), as many big news organisations try to check their sources before they publish a story.
4. Look for other signs
There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. Also, think about how the story makes you feel. If the news story makes you angry, it's probably designed to make you angry.
If you know these things about online news, and can apply them in your everyday life, then you have the control over what to read, what to believe and most importantly what to share. If you find a news story that you know is fake, the most important advice is: don't share it!
According to the passage, what is one reason why people make up things online?
The word “fooled” in paragraph 1 is best replaced by _____.
Which title below best fit the first tip (paragraph 2)?
What do fake news websites have in common?
Why does the author suggest using Google Reverse Image search?
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Antioxidants are substances - artificial or natural - that prevent and slow cell and tissue damage by attacking free radicals, which are molecules that have an unpaired electron. Free radicals are natural byproducts of metabolism and are also generated in response to environmental stressors, such as exposure to pollution, X-rays or cigarette smoke. In high quantities, free radicals can cause oxidative stress, which is when the body has too many free radicals that start to destroy DNA, fatty tissue and proteins.
Unlike free radicals, antioxidants have extra electrons. This means that antioxidants can pass their surplus electrons to free radicals, stabilizing the free radicals so they can't damage the body's cells and tissues. In doing so, antioxidants ward off or slow oxidative stress, preventing serious illnesses. Oxidative stress has been linked with illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and some neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The best way to increase antioxidants in the body and maintain a healthy balance of free radicals is to incorporate antioxidant-rich foods into your diet.
The term 'antioxidant' is often used to describe different foods, but it more accurately describes a chemical property. Any substance that can strip free radicals of their damaging properties is considered an antioxidant. Researchers have discovered hundreds of substances that fit the antioxidant description, and there are perhaps thousands more. Vitamin C and vitamin E are two of the most common antioxidants found in food. In addition to fighting free radicals, vitamin C supports the immune system and helps repair bones, teeth and cartilage. Vitamin E is a powerful tool in maintaining eye health, producing hormones that regulate blood pressure and repairing muscles after exercise. Carotenoids - a class of compounds found in fruits and vegetables that are red, orange and yellow - are also well-known antioxidants. Antioxidant carotenoids include beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. However, taking high doses of some carotenoid supplements, such as beta-carotene, can increase health risks, such as an increased chance of lung cancer in smokers.
Antioxidants are most often in fruits, vegetables and legumes, although they can be found in almost every food group. Fruits contain essential nutrients such as potassium, fiber and folate - nutrients that help maintain blood pressure, lower cholesterol and repair body tissues. Blueberries, cranberries, apples, strawberries and more are all filled with antioxidants. Dried fruits - although often high in processed sugars - have a higher antioxidant ratio than fresh fruits, since they lose mass from water. They act as quick antioxidant fuel due to their high concentration of antioxidants. Carotenoids are found in red, orange or yellow vegetables. Many green vegetables such as kale, broccoli and spinach are excellent sources of antioxidants, namely quercetin and lutein.
According to the passage, which of the following is true about free radicals?
How do antioxidants protect the body?
According to paragraph 3, what can be inferred about the term “antioxidants”?
The word “fit” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, which antioxidant is especially good for people who do a lot of physically-demanding activities?
Which serves as the best title for the last paragraph?
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Patient zero is generally taken to mean the first case in a disease outbreak, but the term is often applied in different ways. When it comes to zoonotic diseases (like SARS-CoV-2), patient zero might refer to the first-ever human case — the point at which the virus spills over from an animal to a human. For the general public, however, patient zero is often used to refer to the first case in a particular region, or the first case that's come to the attention of health authorities. However, these are not always the same thing. Sometimes the first case that's notified to us is not the first case in an outbreak. Similarly, just because someone is identified as the first case doesn't mean they spread the disease to anyone else, or behaved irresponsibly - with something like coronavirus, they may not even know they're sick.
This is part of the reason why patient zero is not a term epidemiologists or public health experts tend to use — it's not specific enough. They prefer the term index case to refer to the first person authorities became aware of in an outbreak (which gives them a clue something's going on), and primary case to refer to the person who introduces a disease into a new population — a community, country or the world. Sometimes, the primary case and the index case will be the same person, but not always. For many outbreaks — such as HIV/AIDS, and possibly COVID-19 — we will never know the primary case.
While the use of the term patient zero can be fraught, tracing outbreaks back to their beginnings remains important in public health. In the early days of an outbreak, it's still possible to catch embers of disease before they become full-blown fires. "You can actually stamp them out, by identifying every case, tracking every contact, quarantining them, making sure there's no further spread," Professor Macintyre, head of biosecurity at UNSW's Kirby Institute, says. But even after those critical first days or weeks, tracing cases back to patient zero can still give us useful insights into how disease spreads and understands the role health services and adequate sanitation systems play in controlling the spread of the disease. That's the purpose of trying to understand an index case or a first case - to establish the opportunity to learn from this and try to make sure it doesn't happen again."
According to the passage, which statement is true about SARS-CoV-2?
How is the term “patient zero” often understood by the general public?
According to the passage, what might HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 have in common?
What can be inferred about the use of the term “patient zero”?
The phrase “stamp... out” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _____.
Why does finding patient zero still matter when it is no longer possible to stop an outbreak early?
What might serve as the best title for the whole reading passage?
Write a paragraph of 120-150 words on the following topic:
What are the advantages of learning a foreign language?