Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
practical
efficient
activity
accountant
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.
I applied for a job as a(n) _____ in a local garage, but I was rejected.
______ those books on the desk?
The teacher got permission from the principal _____ the children to the museum.
Sustainable fashion is a _____ topic in the world of eco-conscious consumers.
_____, she failed the exam yesterday and had to retake the course.
The scientist used a specialized instrument to _____ the temperature in the experiment.
Despite facing challenges, she remained _____ in her ability to succeed.
The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____ a good answer.
John is in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks a local passer-by the way to the bank.
John: Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?
Passer-by: _____
Dad: "I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!"
Son: "_____"
Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
He’s interested in (decorate) his house on special occasions.
Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
While he (walk) to the library, he saw his old friend.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
I (not understand) what this letter means. It (make) no sense.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
(they/announce) the winner of the competition yet?
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The kitchen was in its original state, with a 1920s sink and stove.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She finally accomplished her ambition to visit South America.
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling. For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money. but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various pans of the world. The projects provide hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit greatly from encountering new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps most importantly, gap-year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick Ind Rebecca Mok)
The word "subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _____.
Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Yellowstone National Park, the first US national park, was in 1872. It is one of the largest parks. It about 3.500 square miles or 9.063 square kilometers in north-west Wyoming and parts of Idaho and Montana. It has many wild animals, bears, buffalo, elk, deer, antelope, coyotes, and lynxes, and is famous for its fine scenery, hot springs and (underground hot springs that shoot hot water or steam up into the air). There are about seventy geysers in the park. The most famous one named Old Faithful. The park is a popular tourist attraction. It has about three million a year. It was made a World Heritage Site in 1978.
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 between two and five words, including the word given.
Jake was the person who started my interest in collecting pottery. (THAT)
=> It my interest in collecting pottery.
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 between two and five words, including the word given.
She can't get used to studying every evening. (HABIT)
=> She can't studying every evening.
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 between two and five words, including the word given.
The village is the same as it was in the 1950s. (CHANGE)
=> The village the 1950s.
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 between two and five words, including the word given.
"I didn't make fun of Jane after the party!" Joe said. (MADE)
=> Joe denied after the party.
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 between two and five words, including the word given.
No one in the team plays better than Gemma. (PLAYER)
=> Gemma in the team.