Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
household
globalisation
adopt
overtime
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
rinse
shift
footprint
highlight
Choose the word which has the bold part pronounced differently from the others.
resign
packaging
origin
germ
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.
The Historical Museum is becoming _____ crowded.
This is the second time I _____ a cooking class, and I am learning so many new techniques.
The villagers were poor, _____ they were willing to share their food with the lost travellers.
The alarm clock didn't _____ this morning and I was late for work.
This money means a lot to the old man; _____, he fought hard for it.
_______, it is a historic landmark in the city of San Francisco.
______ candidates there were, the more competitive the exam was.
The high cost of living in urban areas has made residents more _____.
We didn't have a washing machine. We had to wash our clothes ____.
We were thrilled to learn that everyone would be getting a year-end _____.
Have you ever been very close to _____ flash of lightning?
Norhisam _____ his favourite cartoon when he heard a loud scream.
The course was so difficult that I didn’t _____ any progress at all.
He turned on the TV, _____ I thought was rather surprising.
Ben: "Who left their laptop on my desk?"
Paul: "It _____ be Mel's – she's working at home today."
A: Hello. I’m Minh, the leader of Dream Sky volunteer team.
B: _____
A: It's been a bit of a rough day. My car broke down.
B: _____
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many restaurants employ part-time workers for evenings and weekends.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After graduating, Sarah started seeking a job in the field of environmental science.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As she practiced piano every day, Emily gradually improved her technique.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
My team is always looking for creative ways to improve our products.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We need to finish the project early, so don't let anything interfere to our schedule.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Would you mind turn on the lights, please? It’s too dark for me to read.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The movie that we watched last night was a bit boring at first, but an ending was good.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
Urban development is changing the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that the difference temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts say this happens because of urban development, where open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials keep the heat from the Sun and release it at night. In Atlanta, in US, this has even thunderstorms to occur in the morning instead of the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are using different methods to solve this problem. It is now to see plants growing on the roofs or walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has promised to change it into a "city within a garden." In 2006, they held an international competition to create a master plan for this change. One result was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal structures that look like very tall trees. Supertree is a vertical garden and has exotic plants and ferns. They also have solar panels to light the trees at night and containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasize your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable." However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ______.
The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
The word "explicitly" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to _____.
What is the passage mainly about?
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
As television programs become more popular, they seem to get worse.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
Peter cannot go out for lunch because of his broken car.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny's totally unfit.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Enormous efforts have been made. People want to find a cure for this disease.