I think people _____ to Mars for their holidays in the next fifty years with new modern technology.
travelled
are travelling
The internet connection in this rural area is very _____, so I cannot download these large video files.
Do you know the little girl _____ mother is a famous doctor in this large city hospital?
Doing regular physical exercise is a great way to improve your overall _____.
She doesn't sing as _____ as her older sister does in the local music competition.
He knows _____ English words, so he cannot understand this basic newspaper article.
few
little
Scientists are trying to _____ new planets outside our solar system that might have water.
_____ it rained heavily all afternoon, the football match continued until the referee blew the final whistle.
Because of
The weather was terrible yesterday; _____, we decided to go camping in the forest with our friends.
therefore
however
besides
meanwhile
The new bridge _____ yet, so we have to take the ferry across the river to get home.
An _____ is a person who is specially trained to travel into outer space and work on spacecraft.
Social media has a huge _____ on how teenagers communicate and share personal information with their friends today.
dependence
focus
pressure
If he had a lot of money, he _____ a new car for his parents next month.
We ran out of gas, so our old car _____ completely in the middle of the lonely road.
Read the following email and choose the option that best fits each of the following blanks.
Dear Hotel Manager,
I am writing to complain about my stay at room 302 last night. It was a disappointing experience that I had to check out early. We simply could not the loud construction noise from the floor above us. Therefore, I demand that the management this incident immediately and offer a formal apology.
Sincerely,
John Miller
Read the following announcement and choose the option that best fits each of the following blanks.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM EXCURSION
Attention Grade 9 students! The History Department has finalized the detailed itinerary for our upcoming field trip to the National Historical Museum this Thursday. The school bus will leave the main gate at 7:30 AM sharp, so please ensure your punctuality. During the guided tour, a professional historian will the significance of the ancient artifacts to our group. If you the departure time, you will have to find your own transportation to the venue. Finally, please note that all required tasks must be completed the end of the school day.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
With the rapid development of smartphones, traditional digital cameras have become obsolete in today's modern world.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Because of the economic crisis, many poor families in the city are struggling to make ends meet.
earn enough money
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The new robot designed by the engineers moved very swiftly across the room to pick up the heavy box.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Because Tom was sick for two weeks, he began to fall behind his classmates in almost every subject.
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill each gap.
AI in Art
A Collaborative Future Over the past few years, the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the art world sparked an intense debate. Many traditional painters fear that algorithms will eventually human creativity. However, experts suggest that AI should be viewed as a collaborative tool rather than a threat. By rapidly generating background concepts, these programs allow artists to save time and focus on complex emotions. Furthermore, human art holds a unique value because it is deeply rooted in real-life experiences and personal struggles. of resisting progress, modern creators must figure out how to work alongside these intelligent systems. Artists who full advantage of this technology will push the boundaries of their imagination. Ultimately, while AI might alter the technical process, the soul of a true masterpiece will always remain human.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
It is 9 p.m. on a school night. A student opens their phone to check a message. Within minutes, a notification appears - a discount offer from a food delivery app, showing a photo of fried chicken that has been carefully designed to look as attractive as possible. The student was not hungry five minutes ago. Now, somehow, they are.
This is not an accident. Food delivery apps and social media platforms use a technique known as "targeted advertising," which means that promotions are sent to users based on their age, location, and online behaviour. Teenagers, who spend more time on their phones than almost any other age group, are considered a particularly valuable audience by food companies. Research conducted in the United Kingdom found that young people are exposed to an average of 15 junk food advertisements per day through their devices alone - more than double the number seen on television. [I]
The way these advertisements are designed deserves closer attention. Unlike a simple poster on a wall, digital food ads are built to trigger an emotional response. Bright colours, close-up images of melting cheese or crispy textures, and countdown timers creating a sense of urgency - all of these elements are chosen deliberately by teams of designers and psychologists. [II] Many food delivery platforms also send notifications at specific times of day, particularly in the late afternoon and evening, when students are tired after school and their ability to make careful decisions is at its lowest. [III]
[IV] The concern among nutritionists is not simply that students see these advertisements, but that repeated exposure gradually changes what feels normal to eat. When unhealthy food is shown constantly as convenient, affordable, and socially appealing, it becomes increasingly difficult for young people to see it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday choice. Several studies have found a direct link between high exposure to digital food advertising and poor dietary habits among teenagers, including higher consumption of sugary drinks and processed snacks.
What makes this especially difficult to resist is that the entire system operates invisibly. Unlike a billboard on the street, an algorithm works quietly in the background - learning preferences, adjusting content, and offering exactly what it has calculated each user is most likely to want. By the time a student realises they have ordered food they did not originally plan to buy, the algorithm has already moved on to its next target.
What is the main idea of the passage?
According to paragraph 3, all of the following are deliberate tactics used in digital food advertisements EXCEPT _____.
displaying close-up images that emphasize the texture of the food
incorporating timers that create a sense of urgency for the buyer
sending promotional notifications primarily during early morning hours
triggering emotional responses through the careful use of bright colours
It can be inferred from the comparison between a billboard and an algorithm in the final paragraph that _____.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
"When unhealthy food is shown constantly as convenient, affordable, and socially appealing, it becomes increasingly difficult for young people to see it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday choice."
The constant and positive promotion of unhealthy food leads teenagers to regard it as part of their regular diet rather than an occasional treat.
Where does the following sentence best fit in the passage?
"These visual tricks convince the brain that a delicious meal is right in front of them, instantly sparking a craving."
According to the UK research mentioned in paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
You need to eat slowly and (PROPER) to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
We have to wait in the waiting room because our (FLY) to London is delayed by two hours.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
We decided to hire a local guide to (EXPLORATION) the dark and mysterious cave.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Astronauts feel completely (WEIGH) when they float around inside the spaceship in orbit.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The view of the green valley from the top of the mountain was absolutely (BEAUTY) .
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she’d been rejected for the job. (BROKE)
=> Mary as soon as she heard she’d been rejected for the job.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Peter is angry because Joanna did not accept his invitation. (TURNED)
=> If Joanna his invitation, Peter wouldn't be angry.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Rob soon recovered from the shock of losing his job. (GET)
=> It didn't take Rob much the shock of losing his job.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Karen doesn't like to play the piano as much as I do. (KEEN)
=> Karen playing the piano than I am.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Harry made up an excuse to avoid getting into trouble. (SO)
=> Harry made up an excuse into trouble.
Some people believe that schools should stop giving homework to students entirely.
In about 120 words, write a paragraph to give your opinion on whether homework should be completely banned.