You will hear a telephone conversation between a man who is looking for a summer job as a fruit picker and a woman who owns a farm. Then complete the notes below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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MANOR FARM Important information for fruit pickers |
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Picking season:
Payment: Pickers over 18 will earn £ an hour. Accommodation: None on the farm but there is a nearby. Transport: Pickers are advised to travel around by . Documentation: Only pickers with a will be allowed to work. |
You are going to hear a tour guide talking to some tourists. Listen and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Listen to the assistant principal of a primary school talking to a group of parents who have offered to help with sports activities and decide whether the following statements are True or False.
The speaker implies that parents' involvement in school sports is primarily needed outside regular class hours.
The school directly organizes all rugby matches and training sessions.
Parents interested in coaching must already possess expertise in the specific sports they wish to coach.
The rugby sign-up event allows children to choose their teams while providing parents with additional guidance.
Parents must finalize uniform rental payments at the start of the netball season.
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My wallet _____ at the station while I _____ for the train.
Hardly ever _____ get a good job these days without a good education.
These days _____ everybody is aware of the danger of smoking.
Is it necessary that I _____ here tomorrow?
The scientists are encountering the difficulties of _____ of radioactive waste.
Is an inexperienced civil servant _____ to the task of running the company.
Because of the social support of other group members - it is very strong _____ the case of religious groups.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Not only have you caused me to waste valuable time by not filling in the paper, but I also feel personally affronted.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She never thought that the duties of motherhood could be so onerous.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I am profoundly grateful for all the support I have received.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The purpose of our new affiliation is to grow the business.
Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening.
Barbara: _____
John: A cup of coffee?
Mary: No, but thanks _____.
Henry: The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful.
David: But _____ we still had a good time.
- Rose: Governments should enforce strict environmental regulations and promote sustainability.
- Sue: _____. Raising awareness is also essential.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
John made an unusually remark about his wife's new dress. (COMPLIMENT)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Yesterday morning, he was about the time of the meeting, arriving an hour late. (INFORM)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The boss is rather to our needs. He only seems to be interested in his own good. (CONSIDER)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Optimists have a variety of attributes which enable them to withstand the setbacks they encounter, like confidence in their and the sense to break up sizeable goals into attainable objectives. (RESOURCE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The mother looked in on the baby to check that it was all right. (PERIOD)
There are 6 mistakes in the following text. The first mistake is corrected as an example numbered (0). Find the other 5 mistakes, write and correct them.
Write the mistakes in the order they appeared in the text. Write ONLY ONE word in each "Error" field.
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| 1 | As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the global workforce, a growing number of young |
| 2 | people - particularly from Generation Z - is questioning the true value of a university degree. With AI now |
| 3 | capable of performing tasks once reserving for trained professionals, such as basic coding, data interpretation |
| 4 | and content creation, many fear that their academic qualifications are becoming obsoletely even before they |
| 5 | enter the job market. Earning a degree is once seen as a guaranteed gateway to stable employment and upward |
| 6 | mobility. Today, however, that certainty has been replaced by anxiety - especially in light of the soaring price |
| 7 | of education. |
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Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
In the first half of the 19th century, a massive expansion of the urban agglomeration known as New York took place. Several were at work, including the of immigrants from Europe and the opening up of important routes into the of the continent. This era saw significant advances in transportation. In 1825, the Erie Canal gave New York a direct link with the Great Lakes, and in 1832, the first railway was completed. Meanwhile, trade from the port, fortuitously positioned on one of the world's largest natural harbors, was steadily increasing.
The impressive increase in population was principally the immigration of Germans and Irish which before the Civil War. Then, toward the end of the 19th century, they were joined by people of many nationalities and cultural backgrounds. This from other countries reached its peak in the early years of the 20th century. With the growing population came expansion. Until 1874, the city was entirely within the confines of Manhattan Island. Soon, however, as transportation facilities were extended, new residential districts grew on the neighboring islands and mainland. Today, the greater metropolitan area of New York is one of the largest in the world.
Fill in each blank with ONE best word.
Clothes have become more and more international, and as trends cut across borders, it is becoming increasingly difficult to identify people's nationality from the they dress. Fashion has become yet aspect of our lives that has been affected by globalisation. Even the least fashion-conscious among us, those who make a determined to ignore the latest craze, are insidiously influenced by fashion. Our favourite jacket takes on a dowdy air as we become brainwashed by what we see in shop windows and around us in the street. We begin to suspect that fashion gurus with degrees in psychology are conspiring against us, trying to come up with ways to separate from our hard-earned money producing cunning new fashions which are subtly different each year.
Young people are especially vulnerable as they, in , feel the need to be accepted by their peers and not be excluded. However disagreeable this may be to consumers, , it is a good thing for the millions of people who are employed in the fashion industry and would find themselves out of work before long if the present state of affairs to change radically.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Leakey’s Achievement
Although he made his name with his archeological finds of early humans, Richard Leakey became famous as the conservationist who turned the tide against elephant poaching. Bringing the slaughter of Kenya’s elephants under control required a military solution, and Leakey was not afraid to apply it. Many poachers were killed, giving Leakey a reputation for being a cold-blooded obsessive who put animals before people. Moreover, his efforts to eradicate corruption in Kenya’s wildlife management system won him many enemies.
But the birth of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the eradication of elephant poaching and the ban on the international trade in ivory are his legacy, and they form the basis of Wildlife Wars. This surprisingly personal memoir has much to tell about the fragile relationships between conservationists and governments. It is a story not only of Kenya, but of the continuing cost of trying to save the world’s wildlife from extinction.
Life for the average person in Africa is tough, and basic needs are far from being met. This is the background against which Leakey fought his war, and he constantly refers to the threat poverty poses to the preservation of Africa’s spectacular wildlife. Leakey’s argument, here and in recent lectures, is that national parks managed exclusively for biodiversity protection must be created, and that this protection of our wildlife heritage should be funded by international sources.
However, in the early 1990s the development agencies favoured “community-based” conservation. Leakey’s stand on protection of parks was seen as a lack of respect for local communities, and used against him when he resigned as head of the KWS in 1994. Recently donors and conservationists have come to recognise the limitations of purely local conservation programmes; there is a growing consensus that the poor are unlikely to manage wildlife resources wisely for the long term because their needs are immediate.
Wildlife Wars continues where Leakey’s memoir One Life left off. It spans a 13-year period, beginning in 1989 when Leakey became head of the KWS. Then the elephant slaughter was at its height across Africa; it is estimated that between 1975 and 1989 the international markets for ivory in Europe, the United States and Asia led to the death of 1.2 million elephants, slaughtered for their ivory to make piano keys, games and fashion accessories. Kenya’s herds were reduced by more than 85% by armed poachers, who turned their guns on anything and anyone. To stop this killing required changing the perceptions of ivory users so as to eliminate the markets, as well as mounting an armed force against the poachers. With both humour and seriousness, Leakey explains the sacrifices he had to make in order to see his vision succeed.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Leakey makes light of the sometimes comical circumstances, although it is clear that his life was at risk many times and he worked under tremendous pressure. For many, however, the real question is why this palaeontropologist should risk his life for wildlife. The answer may lie in Leakey’s own depiction of himself, although obviously aggressive and driven while running KWS, as essentially reflective. Presenting in moving terms his introduction to elephant emotions and society, he describes his outrage at the moral and ethical implications of poaching and culling for ivory, arguing that elephants, apes, whales and dolphins have emotions so like those of humans that they deserve to be treated as such.
Hard-core wildlife groups sniggered at his ‘bunny-hugging’ tendencies, but they underestimated his impact. It is impossible to put a value on Leakey’s work during those years. As the elephant population began to recover, Kenya’s tourist industry revived to become the country’s main source of revenue. An international awareness campaign centred on an ivory bonfire, which led to the ban on ivory trade and the collapse of ivory prices.
Richard Leakey is most well-known for _____.
The writer says that between 1975 and 1989 _____.
The word "gravity" in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _____.
What does the writer imply in the last paragraph?
The word "they" in paragraph 6 refers to _____.
Complete the passage. Write a letter from A-H in each blank. You don't have to write all the letters.
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A. The idea of going to a physical office five days a week is no longer the norm for many. B. While this approach offers freedom, it also raises concerns about fairness and inequality. C. These tools have allowed for more flexible and efficient ways of working. D. This sudden shift acted as a large-scale experiment in remote working. E. There are still concerns about how to monitor performance without constant supervision. F. These roles often require hands-on tasks that can't be done virtually. G. Others warn that these policies may not be sustainable in the long term. H. Employees increasingly value work-life balance and flexible schedules. |
IS THIS THE END OF THE 9-TO-5?
For over a century, the standard working day has followed a familiar pattern: employees arrive at an office around 9 a.m. and leave by 5 p.m. But in recent years, that model has begun to shift. In its place, flexible hours, remote work, and digital platforms are becoming more common.
One reason for this shift is the rapid development of technology. Tools like cloud storage, instant messaging, and project management apps allow employees to collaborate from anywhere in the world.
Another factor is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic forced millions of people to work from home, companies had to adapt quickly. Many found that productivity did not decrease - and in some cases, even improved.
Of course, not all jobs can be done remotely. Healthcare workers, delivery drivers, and factory employees must still be physically present to do their work. As a result, discussions about work flexibility must consider these differences.
Still, many experts believe the trend toward remote and hybrid work is here to stay. Some companies are even offering four-day work weeks or unlimited vacation time to attract and retain talent. Furthermore, critics argue that it can also blur the line between work and personal life, leading to burnout and stress.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Various fake goods were discovered because the police officials fully investigated them.
=> But ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
=> Knowledge of ..........
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. (SENSE)
=> Despite ...........
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I think you should try to be as optimistic as you can. (SIDE)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They must accept the fact that they haven't made much progress in the struggle against poverty. (TERMS)
Write a paragraph (about 130–150 words) to give your opinions about the following topic:
"Why are experiential learning and the education of life skills required to be integrated into the school curriculum for Vietnamese students?"