Listen to a story about James and answer the questions.
How did James feel about flying for the first time?
What did Grandpa tell James about his life in California?
What did Grandpa give James before he boarded the plane?
What would James do as soon as he arrived at his new place?
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
volunteered
promised
organized
travelled
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
character
chemistry
champion
chorus
You can't leave the classroom without your teacher's _____.
Crossing Death Valley, _____ temperatures reach well above 40 degrees centigrade, was a difficult task for the early pioneers.
They would like _____ all the famous landmarks in Europe during their summer holiday next year.
Our school’s library is _____ the third floor, and it has a large window with a nice view.
She _____ a lot of coffee, so she doesn’t have a problem with going to sleep afterwards.
Laura: Would you mind giving me a hand with this box?
Nick: _____
Jackie regrets _____ out of school early. It is the biggest mistake in his life.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
The Grand Canyon is the most impressive natural wonder that Billy (ever / see) .
Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.
We (watch) a movie when the power went out.
Give the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Technology (continue) to advance rapidly and change our lives in the next few decades.
Choose the correct answer in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-E in each blank.
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A. I should avoid crossing in other places, right? B. Thanks for the advice. I'll keep these rules in mind to stay safe while walking around. C. I'm not familiar with the traffic rules for pedestrians. D. I understood. I will walk across the street at the zebra crossing. E. Another rule is to make eye contact with drivers before crossing to ensure they see you. |
A: Hi there! Are you new to the area?
B: Yes, I just moved here.
A: No worries, I'll be happy to help. One important rule is to always cross the road at designated crosswalks.
B: Got it.
A: Exactly. Also, wait for the pedestrian signal to turn green before crossing the road.
B: That's important. I should be patient and not rush.
A: Absolutely.
B: I will remember that. It's important for my safety.
A: Great! And always watch out for turning vehicles, even if you have the right of way.
B:
A: You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Hi Gemma,
a. But it was interesting to watch these videos.
b. Thanks so much for the guitar lesson videos you sent me last week.
c. You know, we ought to practise together for some time. What do you think?
d. Thanks also for the tip about the free websites with musical lesson videos - they are much better than the sites I've been following.
e. It's really nice to learn how to play a new instrument like the guitar, but I am too busy at the moment, so I'm focusing on my violin lessons for now.
Write back soon.
Billy
(Adapted from THiNK)
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter.
Hi Sarah,
a. There will be food, drinks, music, and even a few fun games planned to keep everyone entertained.
b. Feel free to bring a friend along if you’d like. Let me know if you can join us - your presence would make the celebration more special!
c. I’m thrilled to invite you to my graduation party!
d. The party will be at my house on Friday evening at 7 PM.
e. After years of hard work, I’ve finally completed my degree, and I’d love to celebrate this milestone with you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Mia
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Jimmy wrote an essay about his favorite subject at the moment.
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.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
You ought make it a habit to call your grandparents regularly.
You see this sign at the entrance of the cinema. What does the sign mean?
What does the sign mean?
Read the following passage and decide if the following sentences are True or False.
People used to know more or less about how their children would live. Now things are changing so quickly that they don’t even know what their own lives will be like in a few years’ time. What follows is not science fiction.
You are daydreaming behind the steering wheel; is it too dangerous? No! That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras, your car “know” how to get you home safe and sound.
What is for lunch? In the old days, you used to stop off to buy a hamburger or a pizza. Now you use your diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs. If your body needs more vegetables and less fat, your food-preparation machine makes you a salad.
After lunch, you go down the hall to your home office. Here you have everything you need to do your work. Thanks to your information screen and your latest generation computer, you needn’t go to the office anymore. The information screen shows an urgent message from a co-worker in Brazil. You can instantly send back a reply to him and go on to deal with other matters.
In the past, people had a general idea of what their children's future would be like.
Even if you're not awake while driving, it will still be safe.
A diagnostic machine can find foods that are suitable for you.
The food-preparation machine allows users to cook meals based on their personal taste preferences.
Traditional office spaces remain necessary to complete important tasks.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"You will get the result of the contest tomorrow," said the teacher to Jack.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Why don't we travel to Singapore on the holiday?
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It’s seven years since I last saw my best friend.
Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
Students / be / allowed / participate / after-school clubs / parental permission.
Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
opinion, / drink / lots / water / crucial / as / eat / healthy diet.
In 100-120 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of learning a foreign language. You may use the cues below or your own ideas.