Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
rural
punctual
product
structure
dairy
elder
educational
carbohydrate
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.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her latest study reveals significant findings about urban pollution.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The new policy will restrict the use of mobile phones during school hours.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The grocery store offers a wide selection of processed meats, including sausages and deli meats.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
One major drawback of living in the city is the traffic jam.
They have set up surveillance cameras in high-crime areas, _____?
Is eating _____ causing health issues like high blood pressure?
The music of today sounds very _____ compared to the classics from the past.
If you want your diet to work, you _____ stick to it seriously.
Our industrial output _____ from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
The city’s infrastructure _____ over the past few months.
She sets reminders on her phone _____ she won't forget important appointments.
The _____ of the business during the economic downturn was thanks to local support.
After the presentation, he noticed his shirt was _____ and felt a bit embarrassed about his outfit.
He is disappointed at not winning the competition, but he will soon _____ it.
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Old and active
It is a well-known fact that Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than the population of most other countries. They also expect to remain healthier for longer.
Scientists are trying to work out what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be learned from their lifestyles. Should we any changes to our eating habits, for instance? Is there some secret ingredients in the Japanese diet that is particularly for the human body?
the prospect of a longer, healthier life is a good thing for the individual, it can actually create a social problem. of people over the age of 65 in the population has doubled in the last 50 years. Japan could soon be facing an economic problem: there are more elderly people need to be looked after, and relatively fewer younger people working and paying taxes to support them.
(Adapted from FCE Essentials)
Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question.
Life in the big city is fast-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there are also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the number of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case of your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
According to the passage, some good things of living in the big city are ______.
While big cities have more job opportunities, they also give _____.
What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
In the big city, people tend to _____ when traffic is getting heavy.
Read and choose the correct answers.
(1) _____. Even if you only run twice a week, you need to wear good shoes. (2) _____, so decide how much you can afford to pay for your shoes, then find a pair that fits you well. (3) _____. If you wear adult shoes, remember that women's are made narrower than men's. (4) _____ most girls and women will find a woman's shoe which suits them, there is no reason why they shouldn't wear a man's shoe. The same is true for men and boys - (5) _____, then wear it. If you make a mistake and buy the wrong shoes, (6) _____.
Choose the correct answer for (1).
Choose the correct answer for (2).
Choose the correct answer for (3).
Choose the correct answer for (4).
Choose the correct answer for (5).
Choose the correct answer for (6).
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
with / Do you have / to help / enough / this problem / information / me / ?
Rearrange the order of the given words to make a complete sentence.
need/ work/ order/ in/ They/ extra/ the/ effectively/ computers/ to/ most/.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Her parents didn't let her go to the rock concert. (ALLOWED)
=> She go to the rock concert.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
It was a mistake of them to underestimate their competition in the market. (NOT)
=> They should their competition in the market.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Maria's brothers are better tennis players than her. (AS)
=> Maria doesn't her brothers.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
I’ll receive a cheque and then I’ll pay you immediately. (SOON)
=> I'll pay you a cheque.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
The managing director seemed to find Joanna's CV very impressive. (BY)
=> The managing director seemed Joanne's CV.