Listen to the conversation between a host and Mr. Harrison. Choose the correct answer.
According to Mr. Harrison, what is the main reason for travelers to understand local cultural norms?
In which countries does Mr. Harrison mention that being precisely on time is very important?
In which of the following situations is arriving a little late often considered acceptable?
How can a guest show he or she is satisfied with a meal in China, according to the talk?
What does making noise while eating noodles in Japan mean?
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
national
accepted
outdated
relevant
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
esteem
expect
comment
designer
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.
Paul: Why is the renovation taking so long?
Emma: They keep pouring _____ money into fixing the old parts, but there are always more problems.
My brother _____ his leg, so he can't join the football match with his team this afternoon.
The lift was out of order, _____ caused a lot of inconvenience to over a hundred staff in the company.
The telephone _____ non-stop ever since news of her sickness spread to all her friends and relatives.
She had her wisdom teeth _____ last week and is still recovering.
The volunteers have to work much _____ usual to save the dying animals from the forest fire.
Some people consider unusual eating habits _____, but cultural diversity teaches us to respect different traditions and practices.
The city's population shows a _____ increase of exactly 2% each year, never fluctuating dramatically upward or downward.
Parents can _____ inappropriate content by installing filtering software on their children's devices and home internet.
In many Western cultures, it's customary to _____ hands when being introduced to someone at social gatherings.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Have the members of the club be told about the changes of their timetable yet?
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
When traveling, you should assume that your own cultural customs are the "normal" or "correct" way of doing things.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful text.
a. For example, instead of waiting for the evening news, we can see live videos and updates from an event instantly.
b. The way we get our news has changed dramatically with the rise of social media platforms.
c. As a result, news is now more immediate and comes from many different sources, not just professional journalists.
d. This allows ordinary people to report on events as they happen, using just their smartphones.
e. One of the biggest changes is the emergence of 'citizen journalism'.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful text.
a. They carefully choose images and words that make us feel a certain way about a product.
b. Because of this, we often see the same advertisements on TV, websites, and social media.
c. The primary goal of these ads is to persuade people to buy things, even if they don't need them.
d. Advertisements are a powerful and unavoidable part of the modern media landscape.
e. To achieve this, companies spend huge amounts of money to place their ads everywhere.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Mumbai, India: A City of Big Dreams and Big Problems
Mumbai is a huge city on the west coast of India. It is the financial center of the country and home the famous Bollywood film industry. Today, more than 20 million people live in the Mumbai metropolitan area, making it one of the most crowded cities in the world. The main reason for this is urbanization. For many years, people from all over India to Mumbai. They leave their small villages because they dream of a better future. They hope to find a good job, earn more money, and give their children a better life. The city offers many opportunities are not available in rural areas.
However, this rapid growth has created very serious challenges. The biggest problem is finding a place to live. Housing in Mumbai is extremely expensive. Because of this, it is estimated that more than half of the city's population lives in . These are very crowded areas with small, poorly built houses. In these places, many families have to live in just one room. They often do not have private toilets and must share a water source with many other people. Life is very difficult. This shows the two sides of urbanization in Mumbai: it is a city of great wealth and opportunity, but also a city of great hardship and .
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit your friends' home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stool to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate, but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
Which should you do when you come to a Moroccan’s home?
The word "offers" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
According to paragraph 3, you should do all of the following in Tanzania EXCEPT_____.
The word "compliment" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries?
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Satisfied customers are less likely to write reviews than people who have had a problem.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview but I'm too busy to do that.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
He / known / this meeting / for weeks, / but / he / not / prepared / anything / it / yet.
=> He it yet.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
One / most / effective / solutions / city overpopulation / include / prevent / rural migration.
=> One rural migration.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
When / area / become / overcrowded, / it / can lead / a rise / population density / and create / problems with / security / and / housing.
=> When housing.