Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
takes
rides
hopes
dates
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what
whole
when
which
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tough
count
noun
sound
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luggage
damage
teenage
cabbage
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technology
architecture
orchestra
champagne
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.
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.
_____ English is not the language with the largest number of native or 'first' language speakers, it has become a lingua franca.
She sat _____ the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing at her nails.
I don't like _____ on clothes in shops because I don't want people to see me in something that doesn't suit me.
I've got so _____ spare time now, I'm thinking of taking in a new hobby like stamp collecting.
_____ cousin and her friend are at the mall now.
They _____ in the cave for a couple of days but they were none the worse for their experience.
I really dislike _____ the bus to school every day.
Despite many recent _____ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers.
We need to _____ the language in this report.
Many young people want to work for a humanitarian organization, _____?
More and more investors are pouring _____ money into food and beverage start-ups.
The Turkish manager hasn't got _____ to say about the teams' terrible performance.
He went back to work in his country after he _____ his course on Advanced Engineering in London.
Before David left school, his mother told him to start thinking about choosing a(n) _____.
Lam does not play badminton _____ her younger sister.
If I don't write you a note to say you have a doctor's appointment, the teacher will think you are playing _____.
Minh said that he had bought that car _____.
I am interested in your community development projects because I really _____ about the life of people in the community and want to offer my services to you.
Doctor: "How long has your headache been going on?"
Patient: "_____"
Jenny's teacher compliments on her work.
Teacher: "You've made a good job on the project."
Jenny: "_____"
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The students who names are on the list will join the field trip.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Countries need to work together to deal with global issues such as deforestation and climate exchange.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Nanny asked me why had I not gone to New York the summer before.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Were I have enough money, I would go abroad to improve my English.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We should be responsible for the destroy which humans are doing to the environment.
Complete the passage by changing the form of the word in capitals.
THE ENVIRONMENT: OUR RESPONSIBILITY
These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The Earth is being (THREAT) and the future looks bad. What can each of us do?
We cannot clean up our (POLLUTE) rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem while (SCIENCE) search for answers, and laws are passed in nature's defence.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (COMPLETE), but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces household bills. We must all make a personal (DECIDE) to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Bodies are made to move! They are not for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn't mean you have to be a super-athlete, and even exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you will find you better and feel better. You will develop more energy and self-confidence.
Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump, and climb. The more it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of all, exercise is fun. It's what your body likes doing most-keeping on the move.
Physical exercise is good for your body. People who take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed, and more alert than people who sit around all day. Try an experiment - next time you are in a bad mood, go for a walk and play a ball game in the park. See how much better you feel after an hour.
A good of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise. People feel good about themselves when they know they have improved their fitness. People exercise regularly will tell you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have a go you'll soon see and feel the benefits.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for a church at the time, but it was not going well. The woman who can be seen in the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of an Italian businessman who asked da Vinci to paint a portrait of her.
After Leonardo da Vinci finished the painting in 1506, he was invited by the French King, Francois l, to visit France, and he took the painting with him. Today, the Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by about six million visitors a year.
The painting measures only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is painted with oil on wood. In 1911, it was stolen by a worker at the Louvre, Vincenzo Peruggia, who took it out of the museum by hiding it under his coat. Two years later, police found the painting under Peruggia's bed after he tried to sell it.
In 1962, the Mona Lisa was taken to Washington and New York for an exhibition. For the journey, it was insured for 100 million dollars, making it the most valuable painting ever!
(Source: Reading Advantage)
The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
The word "hiding" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, Leonardo da Vinci _____.
What is NOT true about Vincenzo Peruggia?
What is the best title for this passage?
Read the passage below and write True or False for these statements.
Living in a country far from home, where everyone speaks a language you didn't grow up with, can be a challenge. For some international students, the English language can be a barrier that makes them feel lonely and excluded. Once they get to America, a concern for international students is the "Test of English as a Foreign Language", also known as the TOEFL test. It evaluates their listening, reading, and writing skills and is required for non-native English speakers. However, many people think that TOEFL is of limited ability. It tests how fast you can read, some grammar or some vocabulary, but it doesn't help you with the real problems you have to face once you've passed it. Many students still have to struggle with understanding lectures and interacting with professors. Basic skills such as taking notes, writing essays, and coping with the quantity of reading for class can be big issues because they are not measured and tested by TOEFL.
Then oversea students need to overcome those language difficulties. Practicing your language skills on your own is not a good idea. International students should focus on having real and meaningful conversations with native speakers. Students should step out of their first-language groups and leave their comfort zone in order to overcome the language barrier.
(Adapted from Objective PET)
Not having a good command of English may make students feel isolated.
Many people think that TOEFL is a limited test.
Doing a large number of readings in English is not a big problem to most international students.
Students should practice communicative English on their own.
Students should form a group of friends from the same country to learn English together.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They have just finished the project.
=> The project has ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
People say that Nam is playing for a big football club in London.
=> Nam is said ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"Are you interested in talking to the boss?", he asked me.
=> He asked me ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
If Jack doesn't change his working style, he will get the sack sooner or later.
=> Unless ..........
Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The weather was very bad. They could not continue their trip. (TOO)
Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Eric plays the guitar for a small group. He can earn some extra money. (IN ORDER TO)
=> ..........
Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Mai does not have enough money. She can't buy her favorite book. (IF)
=> ..........
Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Mary felt a bit under the weather. She tried to go to work. (ALTHOUGH)
=> ..........
Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about the present that you like most.