Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
interrupt
fortunate
understand
summarize
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
presidents
microscopes
fountains
monarchs
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
smooth
southern
athlete
leather
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
There will be _____ jobs for people because robots will do the same jobs as people.
A trusted employee was discovered to have _____ confidential plans to a competing company.
We insist that more money ______ in improving the quality of teaching equipment in schools.
When Josh phoned, he sounded like he _____ quite a shock.
The old market is said _____ in a fire two years ago.
Don't be silly! That ______ possibly be David Beckham!
Either you or I _____ going to meet Professor Pike at the airport.
You were the last person _____ the office. Did you see anyone _____ the building?
This is the only example portraying a Roman Emperor which has survived _____ from such an early age.
When the fire alarm went off, our teacher stayed _____. She quietly put her book and led us all quickly and calmly to the emergency exit.
If the current rate of deforestation continues, the world's rainforests _____ within 100 years.
Jenny: "Congratulations on your winning the first prize at the talent contest!"
Tom: "______"
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY
Presenting yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer is job applications are all about. when you put together a compelling CV, write your concise cover letter and check your Linkedin profile, you might also want to ‘Google’ yourself and see what comes up, because increasingly that's what employers are doing. Your online identity, in your Facebook profile, could in fact be considered the ultimate CV - a personal, honest and spontaneous description of how you see yourself and how those who know you see you.
That's not to say that a potential employer is going to disapprove of your silly behaviors on a night out with friends; indeed, they might be looking for an extrovert character. But it does mean they will be examining your real interests and motivations and mining sites for clues to your true character. So if you say in your CV that you're a motivated, loyal team player and then your employer to friends on Facebook, that’s probably not going to go . Try Googling yourself and then ask: "Would you hire you?"
(Adapted from Keynote by Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson and Lewis Lansford)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas - was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air.
Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.
Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
Santa Claus was traditionally described as a _____.
Who was Black Peter?
Santa Claus in North America was depicted as _____.
What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”?
1823 was mentioned as a year when _____.
The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that _____.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Read the text and use the word given in capitals at each gap to form a word that fits in each gap.
Eat, drink and be merry!
So the (SAY) goes. But until recently, doctors have been telling us to do exactly the opposite, warning us that overeating is harmful. Now it seems, rich, fatty foods or sweet, (SUGAR) ones, can be perfectly good for us in moderation, but only under certain circumstances.
Recently, at a three-day meeting in Venice, a group of doctors, psychologists, and chemists met to discuss the importance of pleasure on our health. They celebrated the (OPEN) of the conference by feasting on venison and truffles.
The point that they were there to discuss is that things that are (PLEASURE) and make us feel good have a positive effect on our health and wellbeing. Guilt, stress, and tiredness lead to illness. Pleasure, laughter and love, including eating things that are generally considered bad for you, keep our immune systems strong and therefore improve our health.
However, it is important to realise that we mustn't eat too much unhealthy food, and when we do, we must really enjoy it. There's absolutely no point in eating a bar of chocolate and then feeling guilty about it, because that created a double negative - it is unhealthy and has given you no (ENJOY) ! Remember, eat, drink and be MERRY!
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It's too risky for me to invest all my savings in that unstable stock market.
=> I find in that unstable stock market.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Although I had studied hard for the exam, I still felt nervous when I walked into the testing room.
=> In , I still felt nervous when I walked into the testing room.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
She found Arabic easier to learn than she had expected.
=> It wasn't to learn Arabic as she had expected.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
If you have completed your test, you can go home.
=> Get and you can go home.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I don't eat fast food often, but once in a while, I'll indulge in a burger and fries.
=> I'm not a frequent consumer of fast food, but every , I'll enjoy a burger and fries.
Write the body part of a letter, using about 100 words.
You are interested in getting a part-time job, but your parents are against it. Write a letter explaining two reasons why you want to work.
Begin and end your letter as follows:
Dear parents,
Yesterday you told me I couldn't get a part-time job. I understand your concerns, but please let me explain why having a job is important to me.
|
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
Hopefully, this will help you understand me better.
Yours,
Hoan