Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
described
established
closed
assigned
research
charity
parachute
chopsticks
marinate
staple
behave
annoy
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.
I am looking for _____ job. Did Jane get _____ job she applied for?
Tom: "Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here."
Mike: "_____"
Some _____ at an actual school, not a virtual one, will be required to help students develop appropriate social skills.
David: "Do you mind if I have a look at your project on community development?"
Jane: "_____"
If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _____ the manufacturer directly.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will destroy humanity.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The teacher asked him why hadn't he done his homework, but he said nothing.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The doctor called this morning while you slept.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
What would happen if the temperature is warmer?
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Those people who have enough courage will are likely to be successful.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Global warming
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at from the forces of the wind, rain, and Sun. to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more and causing sea levels all around the world to .
Environmental groups are putting on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in of more money being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations.
Some scientists, , believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is here to stay.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Books and reading are a very important part of education. If you go into someone's house in the modern world, they will have some sort of bookshelf full of books that they like to read. Some very educated or book-loving people have large rooms full of books.
Nowadays, you can have many books without needing a room to store them. The Internet is making it more efficient for people to read. Websites now make it easy for people to buy books. Thousands of books are available online. You can buy used books or new books. Now you can even buy electronic books. The Kindle, released by the website Amazon, allows people to download books online and read them on the device. People can download hundreds of books at a time and put them on this small, hand-held e-book reader.
The personal libraries of the past still look good and many people still like to have paper books, but e-book readers like the Kindle are changing things fast. Now people can carry huge libraries with them anywhere. People can read books for a lot cheaper as well. Books bought electronically are inexpensive because they do not have to be printed. They are stored in files and sold straight to the device. The Kindle and other reading devices are going to change book-buying and reading forever.
Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
Running for health
If you want to improve your overall level of fitness, running is one of the best sports to choose. It can increase the (STRONG) of your bones. It is good for your heart, and it can help with weight (LOSE) . You will soon begin to see a (SIGNIFY) improvement in your general health and if you are the sort of person who enjoys a challenge, then you could consider making the (DECIDE) to run a marathon - a race of approximately 42 kilometers.
Experienced runners and sports (INSTRUCT) say you should make a point of having a physical check-up with your doctor before you start training. Another (RECOMMEND) is that anyone who has an old back, knee, or ankle (INJURE) should take extra care. You should never use running shoes which hurt your feet or which feel (COMFORT) after a long run. It is a good idea to start by running slowly for about twenty minutes three times a week and (GRADUAL) increase the number of kilometers you run. You should find running long (DISTANT) gets progressively easier, and after a long time, you may feel that even a marathon will be possible.
Read the passage and write ONE suitable word for each blank in the boxes below.
Online shopping
Online shopping is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Net, offering users large number of advantages over conventional shopping.
Customers have access a wider range of goods in any shopping centers; there are no queues or parking problems; "shops" are open 24 hours a day and purchases delivered to your door. What's more, prices are competitive, and online price comparison services enable you to find the best bargains. These sites search the Net a product and then show you much different online stores are charging.
Once you have decided you are going to buy and who you are going to buy it from, simply click on the "add to shopping basket" icon. you change your mind later and decide to make the purchase, you can always cancel your order. Select the "proceed to checkout" icon when you have everything you want, give your payment details, and wait for delivery, may take only a few days.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"Have you had enough for lunch?” the landlady asked me.
=> The landlady asked ……….
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It is believed that the man was killed by terrorists.
=> The man ……….
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I can't go for a picnic with you because I'm not free today.
=> If ……….
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I am sorry I don't have time to come and help you with your homework.
=> I wish ..........
While COVID-19 continues to spread, it is important that communities take action to prevent further transmission, reduce the impacts of the outbreak, and support control measures. Write a paragraph of about 120 words about the preventive measures that help everyone avoid being exposed to the virus.