Listen to a conversation about Harry and jazz music and answer questions.
What first attracted Harry to jazz?
An understanding of its emotional appeal.
His brother's enthusiasm for it.
Seeing it performed well.
Harry says he went to music college because he wanted to _____.
become a composer
have a break from jazz
fulfil his father's expectations
Regarding the question about whether he is Britain's top trumpeter, Harry reveals that he is _____.
proud to be praised so highly
keen to improve his skills even further
embarrassed on behalf of other players
What does Harry enjoy about touring with his band?
Getting feedback from fans.
Working with fellow-musicians.
The challenge of the tough schedule.
For Harry, one disadvantage of being a professional performer is that _____.
he has had problems caused by a fluctuating income
his social circle tends to be limited
his frequent absences from home have affected his family life
Listen to Professor Manson talking about "Sleeping for exam success" and complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Professor Manson remembers having a never-ending chain of exams and at school but didn't organize her revision time very well.
Revising for an exam the night before can help the , but a good night sleep is even better.
There is a clear link between .
Most students in the class sleep between hours, whereas the recommended amount for 14-to-17-year-olds is more.
While we're asleep, the body checks that all our vital functions such as growth, circulatory systems and our are in good working order.
Sleep helps the body regulate its vital functions and also gives the a chance to restructure information.
However, as you're probably aware, we don't always .
Memory consolidation is improved by information again and again.
Memory consolidation takes place during stages of sleep.
The best way to help you pass your exams is to learn the in a fun, interesting way.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
ecosystem
technology
economic
orientation
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
considerable
represent
atmosphere
customer
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress.
feature
reserve
burden
railroad
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress.
combination
academic
scientific
astronomy
Traveling abroad is an excellent way to _____ different cultures.
integrate
explore
watch
practice
City planners should create more walking _____ in urban areas to promote a healthier lifestyle among residents.
ways
routes
paths
alleys
This job requires strong _____ skills as you have to do many things at the same time.
multitasking
IT
teamwork
problem-solving
We hired a _____ to take pictures of the farm from the sky.
3D printing technician
vertical farmer
drone pilot
virtual security guard
Air, food and water are _____ to human beings.
unquestionable
indispensable
undeniable
indebted
You will have to _____ if you want to pass the final exam.
pull your socks up
work miracles
take the trouble
have a hand in
By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for Quang Ngai.
have left
will have left
would have left
will leave
She has a collection of _____ coins.
old valuable Vietnamese
old Vietnamese valuable
valuable Vietnamese old
valuable old Vietnamese
Earl was one of the first American artists _____ landscapes.
painting
painted
to paint
for painting
The higher the pollution becomes, _____ animals lose their natural habitats.
many
more
the more
the most
The teacher recommended that he _____ his composition as soon as possible.
finish writing
finished writing
should finish to write
finishes writing
There are 10 mistakes in the following text. Find the mistakes, write and correct them.
Write the mistakes in the order they appeared in the text.
| Line | HOW MUSIC AFFECTS YOUR CHILD |
| 1 | Most obviously, those exposing to weekly general music classes or private |
| 2 | instrumental or vocal lessons will find an outlet for their creativity and self-express. |
| 3 | However, a closer, more-scientific look at music will show that the advantages are |
| 4 | indeed much great than just creativity. Researches have showed that learning |
| 5 | musical instruments or merely learning how reading music assists children in |
| 6 | developing higher thinking skills. The child who learns to understand the aspects of |
| 7 | reading music, including notation, key signatures, and other items found on a piece |
| 8 | of music, as well as the child who develops the ability following the sequence of |
| 9 | notes, is using the same portion of the brain that is used in mathematics thinking. |
| 10 | Gifted musicians are often gifted mathematicians as well. Those who study music |
| 11 | diligently also develop self-discipline. The serious music student who sets up time |
| 12 | to practice each day will help to develop similar positive habits in other subjects. |
| 13 | Organizational skills are better, grades are higher, and children learn what it takes |
| 14 | to excel at something. Participate in group musical activities builds teamwork skills |
| 15 | which are essential to create good products. Music is indeed the universe language, |
| 16 | but it also helps children to learn about cultural heritage, their own as well as others', |
| 17 | and gives them an insight with history. |
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The effective operation of the social services depends on qualified social workers. (PROFESSION)
The United States of America is an increasingly society with residents from all over the world. (CULTURE)
She's a(n) teacher who makes learning fun. (ENTHUSE)
Good job opportunities seem to be a main for many people who choose to live in the city. (PRIORITIZE)
Whatever happens, don't let this failure you. (HEART)
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE WORD in each gap.
We all want to live in a clean and green world and breathe fresh . For this kind of environment, we desperately need a fossil fuel-free world. Scientists are toiling hard to come up alternative fuels which can replace conventional ones. One such study was presented at the 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. This study throws interesting light on the first economical, eco-friendly process to algae oil into biodiesel fuel. The scientists are quite hopeful that one day America will become independent from fossil fuels. Ben Wen is the lead researcher of this study and vice president of United Environment and Energy LLC, Horseheads, New York. to him, "This is the first economical way to produce biodiesel from algae oil. It much less than conventional processes because you would need a much smaller factory, there are no water disposal costs, and the process is considerably faster."
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible explicit aspects of culture, such as languages, dresses, foods, religions, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain invisible aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviours as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others' behavioural differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to misinterpret that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal systems are collection sites for invisible cultural misunderstandings. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing exotic clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstandings may arise.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.
To describe cultural diversity as an unavoidable feature of the modern society.
To explain why cross-cultural conflicts occur.
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously and formally.
The phrase "the tip of the iceberg” in paragraph 1 means that _____
other cultures seem too cold to us
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal environment
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
most aspects of culture cannot be seen
The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
people from a different culture
topics that should be avoided
people who speak a different language
invisible cultural assumptions
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflicts arise when _____.
people think cultural differences are personal
people compete with those from other cultures
one culture is more invisible than another culture
some people recognize more cultural differences than others
Which of the following conclusions does the passage support?
Cultural diversity has nothing to do with such aspects as languages, religions and foods.
Misunderstandings often result from different cultural behaviours to the same things.
Schools are one of the places where the cultural differences hardly cause problems.
Behavioural differences should be considered something personal and subjective.
Read the article. Choose your answers from the sections A-D. You may choose any of the sections more than once.
A. Monosodium Glutamate
Good food is one of life's pleasures and even 1,200 years ago, oriental cooks knew that food tasted better when prepared with a soup stock made from a type of seaweed. But it was only in 1908 that Japanese scientists identified the ingredient responsible for enhancing flavour. That ingredient is known today by its scientific name, monosodium glutamate. It is often referred to as MSG and it is an amino acid found in virtually all foods. The bound form is linked to other amino acids in proteins and is manufactured in the human body. The free form of glutamate in foods enhances food flavours. Tomatoes, cheese, and mushrooms are just some free glutamate rich foods. Free glutamate content increases during ripening, bringing out a fuller taste in many foods and is made as a flavour enhancer by a fermentation process similar to that used for making soy sauce and vinegar. People have long known about the four basic tastes - sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But now a fifth basic taste called umami has been recognized. This is imparted to foods by glutamate and is responsible for the savoury taste of many foods, such as tomatoes and cheese.
B. Organic Food & Business!
Organic farmers pride themselves on fostering sustainable agriculture, but it remains to be seen if the industry's rapid growth is in fact sustainable. One challenge facing the industry is to bring the price of organic products more in line with those of conventional products. The price of organic ingredients is improving but demand still outpaces supply. However, supply issues are overshadowed by the fact that the organic foods sector continues to grow faster than the food industry as a whole, fundamentally due to the natural alliance between organic crops and processed foods. Firstly, organic foods earmarked for processing do not have to be as cosmetically perfect as their fresh counterparts. In addition, freezing or tinning reduces many of the shelf-life problems associated with fresh produce. It was only a question of time before mainstream food companies woke up to these synergies. The pioneers of the organic food industry view the growing presence of major food companies in their markets as a mixed blessing. Many smaller companies fear that the ideals of organic agriculture will be compromised. Others think major food companies will help persuade consumers to buy organic products through the power of their branding.
C. Chillis
Capsicums, commonly known as chillis, come in all dimensions and colours from the tiny, pointed, extremely hot, bird's eye chillis, to the large, mild, fleshy peppers like the Anaheim. Indigenous to Central and South America, and the West Indies, they were cultivated long before the Spanish conquest, which was the eventual cause of their introduction to Europe. Chillis along with tomatoes, avocados, vanilla and chocolate changed the flavours of the known world. Today, there are around 400 different varieties of chillis grown. They are easy to cultivate and are one of the world's most widely distributed crops, available for sale at most food outlets. In 1902, a method was developed for measuring the strength of a given variety of capsicum, ranking it on a predetermined scale. This originally meant tasting the peppers, but nowadays it can be done more accurately with the help of computers to rate the peppers in units to indicate parts per millions of capsaicin. This potent chemical not only causes the fiery sensation, but also triggers the brain to produce endorphins, natural painkillers that promote a sense of well-being.
D. Writing about Cooking
Two cookery writers are often credited with the present revival of interest in food and cooking. Elizabeth David discovered her taste for good food when she lived with a French family for two years. After returning to England, she learnt to cook so that she could reproduce some of the food that she had come to appreciate in France. Her first book appeared when rationing was still in force after the war and most of the ingredients she had so lovingly described were not available. At the time her book was read rather than used, and it created a yearning for good ingredients and for a way of life that saw more in food than mere sustenance. Her later books confirmed her position as the most inspirational and influential cookery writer in the English language. She shared with Jane Grigson an absorbing interest in the literature of cookery. Jane Grigson was brought up in the north-east of England, where there is a strong tradition of good eating, but it was not until she began to spend time in France that she became really interested in food. She was renowned for her fine writing on food and cookery, often catching the imagination with a deftly chosen fragment of history or poetry, but never failing to explain the 'why' as well as the 'how' of cookery.
a group of foods that changed the way an area of the world cooked
a period of time when access to food was restricted
a comparison of the process of producing a substance with that used for some other foods, too
the global popularity of a particular food
an interest in discovering more about unfamiliar types of food
the discrepancy between the amount of a type of food produced and the demand for it
a substance that reinforces the savoury aspect of food
a way of determining the strength of a foodstuff
using literary forms to talk about food dishes
worries about the ethical future of a food industry
You are going to read an article about the surveillance through CCTV cameras. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. There is ONE extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning of this article (0).
A. These record every letter that you type on the keyboard: your passwords, your e-mails, your bank account numbers and more
B. Perhaps, governments are using even more powerful satellites to watch their citizens
C. But these cameras don't just watch criminals; they watch all of us, almost all of the time
D. Shops say that this technology helps to catch shoplifters - but only by treating everybody as a potential criminal
E. Today, there are more than four million CCTV cameras across the country
F. It is clear that personal privacy is more important than catching
G. It is even possible to work out your exact location
SOMEBODY IS WATCHING YOU
The first CCTV cameras appeared in Britain in 1953, and by the 1960s there were already a few cameras in major streets in London. (0) E. There's one camera for every fourteen people. The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviours.
With new software they can automatically recognize the faces of known criminals, and a new kind of CCTV in the Netherlands can detect angry voices and automatically warn the police of trouble. . Every time we go into a shop, or use a cash point machine, or travel on public transport a camera records our actions.
The amount of surveillance in towns and cities across Britain is increasing. Some goods in shops now have RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags attached to them. When you pick up one of these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV camera and the camera starts filming you. .
Cameras and tags are not the only ways of monitoring our actions. Every time you make or receive a call on your mobile phone, the phone company knows the number of the phone you are calling and how long the call lasts. . The police often use this information when they're investigating serious crimes.
And what about satellites? Are they watching us from space? How much can they see? Anybody with a computer can download Google Earth and get satellite photos of the entire world. .
Even when you are at home, you are not necessarily safe from surveillance. When you use your computer to visit websites, you are probably sending and receiving cookies without realizing it. Cookies transfer information from your computer to the website and, in theory, could record which websites you visit. Or perhaps somebody has secretly installed a keystroke logging program on your computer. . Modern technology is making it easier and easier to stay in contact, but it is also making it nearly impossible for us to hide.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I realized how much I loved Kon Tum after I had left it.
=> Only after .................
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
=> The company ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this test.
=> No matter how ..............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"You didn't pay attention to what I said," the teacher said to the boy.
=> The teacher accused ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They constantly encouraged her, which made her job easier.
=> Their ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.
My brother gets on well with his classmates. (TERMS)
=> My brother is his classmates.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.
My sister got some builders to repair and decorate her house this summer. (UP)
=> My sister by some builders this summer.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.
It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (MIGHT)
=> Your purse when we were in the restaurant.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.
In the next few years, we'll probably hear more about the environmental issues. (LIKELY)
=> In the next few years, we more about the environmental issues.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.
She managed to catch the bus at the last possible moment. (TEETH)
=> She managed to catch the bus by .
Should students use AI tools like ChatGPT to do homework? With your own knowledge or experience, write an essay (at least 150 words) to express your opinions.