Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
believed
prepared
involved
disliked
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
orchid
earache
architect
bachelor
spread
treatment
teaching
disease
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.
_____ had booked in advance were allowed in.
I don’t remember _____ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations.
Computers have certainly changed the world by making _____ to store information.
She is worried about her two teenage sons because they're at such an _____ age.
Even though she had practiced for weeks, she still didn't feel _____ to perform in front of a large audience.
The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it's back to the _____.
There has been a great increase in retail sales, _____?
I don't think _____ importance should be attached to rumors without verification.
If you could change one thing about yourself, _____?
_____, he couldn't solve that mathematical puzzle.
A: Have you told your dad what's bothering you?
B: I'd _____ in you than in my parents.
Read the following passage and choose the best option for each of the blanks.
GOING INSIDE BLACK HOLES
One of the strangest phenomena in the universe is the black hole. For years, scientists have studied black holes in an to better understand how they function. Like vacuum cleaners, black holes will suck up anything crosses their path. The incredible sucking power that black holes generate from gravity. They can quickly swallow up anything including planets, space debris, and anything else imaginable. Even light cannot escape the of black holes. Since they are able to pull in light, black holes are nearly impossible to see even with high-powered telescopes. , scientists are able to detect the presence of black holes in space because of the effect on an observed area.
Black holes can originate in a few ways. One type of black holes occur when a star comes to the end of its lifecycle and it dies in a supernova . They can also occur when the mass of a neutron star becomes so great that it collapses in on itself. Black holes may also occur when several large and dense stars collide one another in space.
Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question.
Machines known as engines convert energy into mechanical motion, often relying on fuel for operation. They are commonly used to power vehicles like cars. These vehicles most commonly have an internal combustion engine and rely upon gasoline for power. However, there are several types of engines that can use alternative energy sources. Many people are trying to switch to them because gasoline, which is a fossil fuel, creates pollution and is also a nonrenewable resource. Alternative energy sources, meanwhile, create less pollution and are often renewable sources of energy.
These days, engines that are able to burn biofuels are somewhat common. Biofuels are fuels that are made from biological materials, such as corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. Biofuels burn cleaner and produce less pollution compared to fossil fuels. In countries like Brazil, biofuel-powered cars are standard. In fact, most of the cars in Brazil have engines that can operate on either gasoline or biofuel.
The second type of alternative engine is the electric engine. Cars with electric engines have been common for decades. These cars combine both gasoline and electric engines, with the gasoline engine used for high-speed highway driving and the electric engine employed for city commuting. One benefit of hybrid cars is that as the gasoline-powered engine runs, it simultaneously recharges the electric engine.
The third type of alternative engine is the hydrogen engine. It utilizes hydrogen fuel cells, which convert hydrogen into electricity that can power the car. These days, there are many cars and buses that rely upon hydrogen engines. However, there are some problems associated with this type of engine. The hydrogen used in the engine must be processed from other materials, and it is also difficult to store. As a result, vehicles that run on hydrogen are expensive.
Based on paragraph 1, what is probably true about alternative energy sources?
What does the author say about biofuels in Brazil?
In paragraph 3, the word "recharges" is closest in meaning to ____.
In the passage, all of the following statements about hydrogen engines are mentioned EXCEPT ____.
The author uses corn, soybeans, and sugarcane as examples of _____.
When do drivers use electric engines in hybrid cars?
The word "it" in the final paragraph refers to _____.
What would be the best title for the passage?
Read the text and use the word given in capitals at each gap to form a word that fits in each gap.
Should we believe what we read?
When we read a newspaper story about something that's happened, we usually presume that it's (FACT) accurate. We tend to believe that the reporter has done his or her research, and that we can rely on the words written. However, some sections of the media see things rather differently. There is a saying used in the tabloid newspaper industry in Britain: 'The (TRUE) doesn't sell newspapers'. For tabloids, the aim is to create stories that shock the reader, even if they're not true. Journalists who work for these papers often feel that their (RESPONSIBLE) is not so much to present the facts as to produce the most interesting story possible.
Can any form of spoken or written (COMMUNICATE) accurately present reality? Perhaps not. Producing a text always involves a choice. Which words we use and how we express them reflect our (PERSON) opinion. Indeed, we shouldn't even completely believe what we see on TV as the selection of images shown or not shown will affect our response.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I am sure he recognized us at the airport.
=> He must at the airport.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the hall.
=> Not until the journalists about the changes to the wedding plans.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I thought about what had happened all those years before.
=> I cast what had happened all those years before.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
“Why don’t we take a break and meet again for better productivity?”, he asked.
=> He suggested that after lunch for better productivity.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
No one else dresses more elegantly than Lily at formal events.
=> Lily always dresses at formal events.
Write the body part of a letter, using about 100 words.
You want to join a volunteer club, but your parents are hesitant because they fear it might affect your studies. Write a letter explaining two main reasons why you want to volunteer and how it will benefit you and others.
Begin and end your letter as follows:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I understand your concerns about my desire to join a volunteer club and its potential impact on my studies. However, I want to share two main reasons why this is important to me and how it can be beneficial.
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Hopefully, this will help you understand me better.
Yours,
Thao