Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
poverty
location
remote
brochure
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
cuisine
organism
resistance
leisure
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
resource
pressure
identity
leftovers
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 _____ you send in your application form, the _____.
I _____ round the track 30 times - that's why I'm so tired!
Australia is the greenest country in the world _____ the people are environmentally friendly.
The higher the cost of living is, _____.
You'll have to start taking better care of your body and stop smoking; _____, you'll die early.
It's becoming increasingly difficult to _____ an apartment in the city center.
This story has been _____ down in the family and they think it to be true.
She's been struggling to _____ her schoolwork since starting her new job.
As winter approaches, the days are gradually getting _____.
He got a _____ because he drove through the red light.
My brother hopes to travel around the world _____ next summer.
The hefty sum of money _____ by the generous lady to the orphanage.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Anna was watching an episode of her favorite show and crawled into bed for a good sleep.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The weather is becoming much and more unpredictable due to climate change.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Thu Hien has played a saxophone since she was only 10 years old.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She got butterflies in her stomach as she waited for the interview to begin.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I would be grateful if you could tell me how to download this file from the website.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As a city resident, she enjoys the convenience of having shops and restaurants nearby.
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Housing in the UK
It is estimated that three million new homes need to be built before 2030 to the needs of people in the UK. One option is to use Greenfield sites or Brownfield sites.
Greenfield sites are areas that have never been built on before and are often on the outskirts of cities. This idea is not popular with environmentalists because it destroys untouched countryside, increases traffic as people travel into cities from these areas, and causes cities to and use more land.
Brownfield sites are old or unused areas that were once industrial but are now . These run-down areas are liked by many developers because they can use existing buildings to create new homes and make ugly areas nice again. Since these sites are already in the city, they are easy to reach by existing roads and do not increase car use, avoiding traffic jams. Some of these sites are also set aside for gardens, people living there can grow their own plants.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS
Employers are more and more interested in taking on students during their holiday periods. Students can do the easier tasks and free up time for their permanent employees to concentrate on the more demanding ones. Although there is little financial reward for students, it is a great chance to explore their interests and add to their CVs. However, few students know what jobs may be available.
Colleges sometimes advertise summer jobs on their notice-boards and in newspapers, and there are also well-known international organizations which can help. Students can also search the web, find an interesting company and email the manager to ask what temporary jobs exist. This may sound time-consuming, but students then get to work in the company of their choice, so it is what I recommend.
As a science student, two years ago I spent ten weeks in a laboratory in California, helping a group of researchers with their work. To begin with, the job seemed uninteresting because my responsibilities were not clear, but when I started working on a range of projects, such as writing research papers and creating web pages, my attitude changed.
I was paid enough to cover all my daily needs, so I had no financial worries. One of my jobs was to prepare educational material for schools. This was an entirely new challenge which I enjoyed so much that I decided to train as a teacher rather than a researcher when I got back. My only regret was that I'd been too busy to learn more about the USA, but then a good summer job seldom leaves you much free time and you should be prepared for that.
What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text?
The write says best way to find a good summer job is _____.
The writer found the California jobs disappointing at first because _____.
In what way did the California job benefit the writer?
Which of these could be the writer speaking?
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the given word.
Some people believe that has widened the gap between rich and poor nations. (GLOBAL)
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the given word.
The new job offers great in work hours, allowing employees to choose their start and end times. (FLEXIBLE)
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the given word.
I'm taking an internship to gain experience in the field. (PAY)
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
"Why did you cancel the party, Lucy?" Martin asked. (CALLED)
=> Martin asked Lucy the party.
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
You shouldn’t take any notice of his advice. (LISTEN)
=> If I were you, his advice.
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. (DOWN)
=> He was offered a job but he on with his studies.
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
I have visited the Stone Forest once before. (SECOND)
=> This is the the Stone Forest.
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
As more people move to cities, the cost of housing continues to rise. (EXPENSIVE)
=> The more people move to cities, becomes.
Write an email (150-180 words) applying for the position of a part-time waiter for this summer holiday.
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