Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
collected
recorded
watched
wanted
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
develops
provides
completes
thanks
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
announce
encourage
country
cousin
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
chamber
patient
danger
ancestor
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
ancient
cancel
century
cigarette
In some cases, Mary is thought not to be _____ her sister.
Wow, look at _____ sky! It’s red and orange!
If you don't have a passport, you ______ to travel abroad.
_____ book is this, yours or mine?
____ you join us for a cup of tea, Ivan?
I suggest _____ some money for poor children.
The number of students in every class in my school _____ over 45.
I _____ take the boat than fly.
We _____ a solution to the conflict yet.
The loud noise broke that player’s _______.
Mr. Kemp, ____ teaches physics, is going to retire next year.
My bike ______ stolen yesterday.
It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for ______ .
He _____ his room with pictures of all his favorite sports figures.
English people _____ say that Piccadilly Circus is the centre of the world.
The boys were so _____. They do everything their parents tell them to do.
I think UFOs exist only in films for _____.
The local authority should _____ the fish catching by electricity.
We really can’t _____ living like this. We’ll have to find a bigger house.
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
looking / to / again / forward / I / you / am / seeing / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
bike / thought / was / than / cheaper / I / The / .
Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
an old friend / I / was / town / in met / doing / I / the shopping / while / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
Jim / hoped / wouldn't / it / said / the / day / rain / he / next / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
watching / I prefer / films / TV / going / to / the cinema / on / to / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
for / smoking / to / very / quit / him / was / difficult / It / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
cold / will / feel / You / jacket / warm / a / you / unless / wear /
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It took him three hours to do his homework.
Read the letter. Answer the questions.
Dear Grandpa,
Yesterday was Earth Day and I learned how to save the earth at school. I never knew that plastic didn't decay for so many years. I use PET bottles and paper cups every day, and now I realize I have been making so much waste every day. I also learned how to recycle, so I made this pretty postcard with a tissue box to write this message to you.
Christmas is coming soon, and I can't wait to visit you. See you soon.
Best wishes,
Helena
What did Helena learn yesterday?
What did Helena make?
Read the story and answer the questions.
"Today is your first day of school and I want you to look handsome," my mom said as she forced a collared shirt over my head.
"I don't want to wear the blue one. I like the red one. It is more comfortable," I said as I tried to grab my favorite shirt.
"The red one is old and has stains. It is the first day of school, so you have to wear a new shirt."
I hated the way the shirt looked, but she would not be defeated. I didn't like the first day of school because everyone expected you to be dressed up. All I wanted to do was wear my normal clothes.
"Here is your lunch box. I packed you all healthy foods — a sandwich, juice, and two apples. You can share one of the apples if you want, but I don't want you to eat sweets. Don't try and trade with the other kids. I have already told your teachers to watch out, so don't even try," she said.
"Defeated again," I thought to myself. I hated never having sweet things in my lunch box, but my mom never packed them.
When I got to school, my best friend was waiting for me outside the playground. There was a soccer game being started and we hurried to join. We only got to play ten minutes before the bell rang but it was awesome. I scored three goals.
Then I looked down at my shirt. It was torn apart. I had ripped part of it and it was covered in dirt.
"My mom is going to kill me!" I said to my friend. "She told me I had to look neat for my first day of class."
"It's okay. The soccer coach was watching you play and he is definitely going to ask you to try out for the team now. Just tell your mom you had to," my friend said, smiling.
He was right. My mom was mad when she picked me up but she was excited that I got picked for the team. I think that it was a pretty good first day.
Why does the boy hate the first day of school?
According to the passage, all of the following statements are true about the boy EXCEPT _______.
What is the best title for the story?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit your friends’ home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan's home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plates. The plate is put in the center of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzanian homes, people sit at a table on small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate, but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women will sit at different tables. Also remember: It is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
When you have a meal at a Moroccan home, _____.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following should you NOT do in Tanzania?
According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries?