Listen and choose the best answer to the following questions.
The speaker says students can visit her _____.
According to the speaker, a tutorial _____.
When writing essays, the speaker advises the students to _____.
The speaker thinks that plagiarism is _____.
The speaker's aims are to _____.
You will hear a radio discussion about children who invent imaginary friends. Choose the answer that best fits what you hear.
In the incident that Liz describes, _____.
What does the presenter say about the latest research into imaginary friends?
How did Liz feel when her daughter had an imaginary friend?
Karen says that one reason why children have imaginary friends is that _____.
Karen says that the teenager who had invented a superhero is an example of _____.
Listen and complete the notes below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Reducing Air Pollution Challenge
Individual action
Government action
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
hesitate
reserve
physics
basic
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
extradite
extrapolate
extramural
extracurricular
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
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.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Advances in special effects have brought a new _____ of life to the film industry.
The horror film scared the small child out of her _____.
The evidence should prove _____ that he was telling the truth.
In China's largest psychiatric facility, there is a serious lack of resources but the staff try hard to _____ this in their treatment of the patients.
The controversy has been _____ by the arrival of foreign businesses which are seen as a threat to the local economy.
If you don't make a move soon, you'll find yourself stuck in a _____ and you'll never get anywhere.
His behaviour was always beyond _____.
When you win the race, you can _____ in the glory of your achievement.
Jane: Last I heard, she was working in South Africa.
Jone: _____ ?
We all decreed that _____.
I heard he passed his exams, but _____ that I know little else.
I'm seeing the boss this afternoon. I'll put in a _____ word about you. It might help you with your request for promotion.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
His busy schedule made him completely to his students. (ACCESS)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
He works for UNESCO in a purely role. (ADVICE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
, he survived the crash without injury. (MIRACLE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Video recorders have my life. (REVOLUTION)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Are there any rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)
Read the text and FIND 10 mistakes and CORRECT them. You should indicate in which line the mistake is as the example below.
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Fill in each blank with ONE best word, based on the first letter given as a hint.
Does the thought of making a presentation to a group of peers make you b in a cold sweat? If so, you're not alone. The mere idea of having to "stand and deliver" in front of others is enough to strike dread into the h of even the most experienced business person, let alone students. Yet effective spoken communication is an essential r for career success in today's business and academic environments.
So what can people do to add sparkle to their speaking skills and o this understandable but unfounded fear of speaking in public? The bad news is that presentation nerves are quite normal and you will probably always suffer from them. The good news is that interesting speakers are m and not born. You can learn the techniques that will t you into a calm and convincing speaker.
The first step is to persuade yourself you can do it. Just like an actor waiting in the wings, or an athlete w up for the big race, you need to get yourself on a confidence high. Try focusing your thoughts on moments of particular success during your life to feel m. Remember that the physical symptoms of nerves are most obvious to you. The audience won't see your knees knocking or your hands trembling so don't worry about it. Some of the worst presentations are those where the speaker clearly hasn't d enough time to it beforehand. Let's face it; a presentation that's slung together half an hour before it's going to be d isn't going to impress anyone.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more and causing sea levels all around the world to rise.
Environmental groups are putting on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, could then replace existing power stations.
Some scientists, , believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text.
a. When such habits become widespread, their accumulative impact manifest in cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gases and more efficient resource use.
b. Green living, therefore, represents a shared ethical commitment to safeguarding the planet's future.
c. Education and awareness remain integral, as informed citizens are more likely to adopt and advocate for sustainable practices.
d. This lifestyle encompasses a spectrum of practices - from reducing waste and conserving energy to embracing environmentally responsible products – that collectively foster ecological balance.
e. In an age defined by escalating climate challenges and environmental degradation, the adoption of green living has become an imperative rather than a choice, urging individuals to minimize their ecological footprint through deliberate, sustainable actions.
f. Central to green living is sustainability, achieved when consumers consciously support eco-friendly enterprises by choosing reusable goods and locally sourced foods that cut carbon emissions and sustain local economies.
g. Energy-efficient appliances and water conservation practices, though seemingly modest, yield far- reaching environmental benefits.
Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text.
Dear John,
I hope you are doing well.
a. While some sections are dense, the author's engaging style ensures that readers remain captivated throughout.
b. I am writing to share my enthusiasm about a remarkable book I recently discovered, which I believe you would truly appreciate.
c. I am confident that it will stimulate thoughtful discussions and personal growth. Please consider giving it a read; I am certain it will leave a lasting impression.
d. I found the chapters on mindfulness particularly enlightening, as they offer techniques that can be immediately applied in daily life.
e. The book, titled "The Art of Resilience", offers profound insights into overcoming personal and professional challenges.
f. Furthermore, the book encourages reflection, prompting readers to reconsider their attitudes toward adversity.
g. Not only does it provide practical strategies, but it also combines inspiring stories that make complex psychological concepts accessible.
Warm regards,
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Many people seem to believe that there is a magic diet formula that will guarantee weight loss. [1] This is a fallacy. Most fad diets, if followed conscientiously, will result in weight loss due to the reduction in calories. [2] However, they are nearly always too monotonous and sometimes too unhealthy to be followed in the long term. [3] Worse, fad dieters who don't become physically active and learn to eat sensibly will eventually regain the weight they lost, and often even more. [4]
Some of the most popular fad diets in recent years have been low-carbohydrate programs, which work by making the body produce ketones. Ketones are a normal and efficient source of energy for the human body. When the intake of carbohydrates is severely restricted, body fats are broken down into fatty acids that can be used as fuel. The fatty acids may be incompletely metabolised, yielding ketones. When your body is producing ketones and using them as fuel, this is called ketosis. Most diets based on ketosis do not limit the consumption of protein, fat, or total calories. As a result, their fat content tends to be very high. Promoters claim that ketosis will lead to increased metabolism of unwanted fat, even if the calories are not reduced. This is not entirely true; calorie reduction is likely to occur because of the diet's lack of appealing foods. This is not conductive to forming sensible eating habits.
The major widely used low-carbohydrate diet is the one advocated by the late Robert Atkins M.D, of New York City. Under the Atkins food plan, the dieter is permitted to eat unlimited amounts of non-carbohydrate foods "when hungry". The American Medical Association and many individual experts have warned that the unlimited intake of saturated fat under the Atkins food plan can increase the dieter's risk of heart disease. In 2000, researchers at the University of Kentucky did a computer analysis of a week's worth of sample menus and reported several alarming findings: the diet contained 59% fat; it provided fewer servings of grains, vegetables, and fruits than recommended by most nutritionists, and while it can produce short-term weight loss, long-term use is likely to increase the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cancer. The weight loss usually doesn't last, either. As ketosis begins, weight will be shed quickly, giving the misleading impression that significant fat reduction is taking place. In fact, most of the weight loss is water rather than fat; the lost water is regained quickly when a normal diet is resumed. Appetite, which is often reduced during ketosis, also returns.
Atkins advocated his diet for more than 30 years and claimed that more than 60,000 patients treated at his centre had used his diet as their primary protocol for losing weight. Yet he never published any study in which people who used this program were monitored over a period of several years. Besides the dubiousness of its effects in the long term, the Atkins diet shares another shortcoming of all fad diets: inflexibility. People are different, with different health problems and genetic characteristics, and no single diet is right for everyone.
An additional downside to the recent craze for low-carbohydrate diets is that it has encouraged food companies to market low-carbohydrate foods for people who want to "watch their carbs". Most of these foods are much higher in fat than the foods they are designed to replace. "Low carb" advertising is encouraging both dieters and non-dieters to eat high-fat foods, which is exactly the opposite of what medical and nutrition authorities have been arguing for decades. Following a low-carbohydrate diet under medical supervision may make sense for some people, but a population-wide increase in fat consumption would be a public health disaster.
What is the topic of the passage?
Which is the best place for the following sentence?
"In order to lose weight, you must eat less, or exercise more, or do both"
It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks fad diets in general _____.
are always bad for you because they contain too much fat
can be unhealthy in the long term and have too little variety
are effective and safe if used under a doctor's supervision
usually result in long-term weight loss
Which of the following is an effect of ketosis?
The word "conscientiously" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _____.
It can be inferred that the author's biggest objection to the Atkins diet is that _____.
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in the passage?
Some phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose the correct answer to complete the text.
Can robots advance so far that they become the ultimate threat to our existence? (1) _____ The human brain, they argue, is the most complicated system ever created, and any machine designed to reproduce human thought is bound to fail. Physicist Roger Penrose of Oxford University and others believe (2) _____ Colin McGinn of Rutgers University backs this up when he says that Artificial Intelligence 'is like sheep trying to do complicated psychoanalysis. (3) _____'
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is different from most technologies in that scientists still understand very little about how intelligence works. Physicists have a good understanding of Newtonian mechanics and the quantum theory of atoms and molecules, whereas the basic laws of intelligence remain a mystery. But a sizable number of mathematicians and computer scientists, who are specialists in the area, are optimistic about the possibilities. (4) _____ Over the years, various problems have impeded all efforts to create robots. To attack these difficulties, researchers tried to use the 'top-down approach', using a computer in an attempt to program all the essential rules onto a single disc. (5) _____
Choose the correct option for (1).
Choose the correct option for (2).
Choose the correct option for (3).
Choose the correct option for (4).
Choose the correct option for (5).
Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown or using the word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
If we have to paint the house before your parents come to visit, we'd better start now.
=> We should get ...............
Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown or using the word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
The reason why the two cars collided has been unknown.
=> No one ...............
Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown or using the word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
I rarely sleep in the afternoon.
=> I'm not in ...............
Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown or using the word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.
=> My grandfather didn't have ...............
Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown or using the word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
Tim spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract.
=> Tim didn't sign the contract ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given in capital letters. DO NOT change the given word in any way.
We suspected the weather would get cold so we took warm clothes. (ANTICIPATION)
=> We took warm clothes getting cold.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given in capital letters. DO NOT change the given word in any way.
My sister makes much of eating healthy food. (ATTACHES)
=> My sister healthy food.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given in capital letters. DO NOT change the given word in any way.
Although Richard is competent in his work, he doesn't know how to deal with this client. (THOUGH)
=> Competent in his work, he doesn't know how to deal with this client.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given in capital letters. DO NOT change the given word in any way.
Her disappointment was such that she started to cry. (SO)
=> She felt she started to cry.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given in capital letters. DO NOT change the given word in any way.
She knew nothing about the party that they were planning. (DARK)
=> She was about the party that they were planning.
Discipline is an ever-increasing problem in modern schools.
Write an essay of about 250-300 words, discussing how discipline is applied in your school and its effects on students.