Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
How much of the world's plastic waste is NOT recycled each year?
According to the speaker, why is burning plastic bad?
What does the speaker compare the effects of burning plastic waste to?
What does recycling plastic mean?
How much plastic can volunteers collect from beaches and parks in one day?
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
develops
performs
gathers
attends
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
initiative
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.
We should take action to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic _____ spreading.
Emergency broadcasts _____ the public about tsunami evacuation routes.
John surprised her wife with a piece of _____ on their anniversary dinner.
Always check the _____ once a year to ensure it works.
They missed the last train; _____, they had to take a taxi home.
She dislikes _____ her friends money because they often don't pay her back.
We are having a team meeting _____ Wednesday afternoon to discuss the new project.
The final exam was quite difficult so only _____ students passed it.
Linda and her teacher are talking about the mid-term exam.
Linda's teacher : "You did a really good job on your mid-term exam. Keep going!"
Linda : "_____"
Jimmy is talking to Albert about the movie he watched last night.
Albert: "How was the movie last night?"
Jimmy: "_____"
Tim: "Would you like to go out for dinner tonight?"
Mary : "_____"
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Eating too much junk food can your body in the long run. (HARMFUL)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The town was not prepared for the effects of the hurricane. (DISASTER)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Following guidelines can reduce the risk of injury during an earthquake. (SAFE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
He enjoys taking photographs of during his travels around the world. (NATURAL)
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Life in the rural area of Tây Nguyên, a part of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, is peaceful and filled natural beauty. The region has lots of vast green fields and rolling hills. People here live simply but happily. Most families work on , growing crops like coffee, tea, and vegetables. The pace of life is slow, with villagers waking up early to take care of their fields and returning home to enjoy meals with their loved ones. Community bonds are strong, and traditional are important. One special celebration is the Gong Festival, or "Lễ Hội Cồng Chiêng." During this festival, villagers gather to enjoy traditional dances and wear clothes. The sound of gongs fills the air as people celebrate their culture and heritage. The Gong Festival brings the community together, making everyone feel proud of their traditions. Despite the challenges of rural life, like limited modern , the people of Tây Nguyên find happiness in nature and their community.
Read the passage and decide if the following sentences are true or false.
Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also do voluntary work, especially for charities.
People spend much of their free time at home. The main leisure activity is watching television, with the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often record programs on video so that they can watch them later, and video recorders are also used for watching videos hired from a video rental shop.
Reading is also a favorite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines. In the summer, gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by “do-it-yourself” when people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after; taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.
Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, to go to a local event such as a festival, fair, or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all ages go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions, and concerts.
All people in England spend their free time relaxing.
The British often spend more than twenty hours a week on viewing programs.
People only improve or repair their homes in summer.
Many British people have the habit of walking their dogs.
Young British people never go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions, and concerts.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They worked all night, but they couldn't finish their reports in time. (ALTHOUGH)
=> , they couldn't finish their reports in time.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Every time her grandchildren come to visit, she bakes cookies. (WHENEVER)
=> She bakes cookies .
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
He enjoys reading detective novels in his free time. (INTO)
=> detective novels in his free time.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
She walks to the library to borrow books. (FOOT)
=> She to borrow books.
Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
George doesn't wear a coat. He will catch a cold. (UNLESS)
=> , he will catch a cold.