Nick: "How about preparing a small present for little Jimmy after his performance?"
Jane: "_____"
Two students, Anna and Linda, are talking about cyberbullying.
Anna: “I believe that children should be provided guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying.”
Linda: “_____. This can also help them have more enjoyable experiences on the Internet.”
Solving this crisis is not a question of politics, _____?
Bill’s mother won’t let him watch his favourite program _____.
The local council has decided to _____ a concert to raise money for cancer charities.
Big cars that use a lot of petrol are _____ now than twenty years ago.
The hairy coat holds a layer of air close to the skin, _____ the body against changes in the outside temperature.
This is a very badly organized project. I will never consider _____ part in it.
Tony’s parents check his Facebook account every day; he hates being under _____ all the time.
The captain has not decided yet where to stop on the journey - we'll just play it by _____ and see how we feel.
His question was so puzzling that I could not make any ____ of it at all.
Moign Khawaja specializes in politics, current _____ and world conflicts.
There's _____ bus stop near my house, so I can get to town very easily.
The award, which ______ the highest level of achievement in our school, is given by the principal.
I think solar power _____ as the main source of energy in many countries in the future.
She’s afraid _____ dogs. When she was a child, she was scared by a big dog.
Vicky was having a beautiful dream when the alarm clock _____.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
certainty
discount
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
station
happen
rabbit
matter
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Washing your hands frequently can help prevent the spread of germs.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Cambridge is the ideal place to learn English; it's a beautiful and hospitable city with institutions for high-quality linguistic teaching.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her hypothesis is really off the wall, but the facts seem to support it.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Ooc-Om-Boc Festival, occurs yearly on the 10th full moon in the Vietnamese lunar calendar, is one of the three most important celebrations among Khmer people culture, particularly in Soc Trang. For them, the moon controls the weather and harvests within a year. , at midnight, when the moon is at its highest point, a wide range of farm products: bananas, coconuts, sweet potatoes, and new sticky rice are used as offerings.
The event's highlight is The race of Ghe Ngo, a type of wooden boat that looks like a Khmer's holy item - Nagar snake. Going to the race are 30 groups of young men and 10 groups of young ladies rowing among the sound of gongs and waves, with the cheers of a large crowd. Other at the event include cultural music and dance performances, exhibitions of artworks, and agricultural development workshops, all of which tourists to an animated and exciting atmosphere.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question.
Linguists believe that early men used many gestures to communicate with one another. This, it is thought, was man’s first form of communication and the only one he had used for a long period of time. Even today we use some sign language: for example, we shake our head to indicate 'yes' or 'no', we point and we wave, and so on.
The first spoken words may have been early man’s attempt to copy the sounds made by animals. Then he may have developed sounds of his own. Gradually, man may have repeated certain sounds so often that they became familiar and understandable to others. Once spoken language had begun, perhaps man invented new words as he needed them to express himself verbally or to name new objects.
The next stage is that man came to write down what he spoke. In this way we can imagine language growing. By using words, parents were able to teach them to their children. The children in turn probably made up new words. Each generation, therefore, in the development of language, knew more words than the generation before it. Language is still growing and changing. Can you think of some words that you use today that were not used by your parents or grandparents when they were children?
(Adapted from Preliminary English Test, Cambridge University Press)
What is the best title for the passage?
What is TRUE according to the passage?
According to paragraph 3, the older generation might know _____ the younger one.
The word "express" in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _____.
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the 7 questions underneath.
Most weddings in Japan start with a religious ceremony in which usually only family members attend. Afterwards, a banquet is customarily held to which many people, including friends and colleagues, are invited. To celebrate the happy occasion, guests give the bride and groom goshuugi – gift money in special envelopes. Goshuugi from friends is usually 20,000 yen or 30,000 yen.
A typical Japanese wedding party starts when the bride and groom enter the banquet hall together, and take their seats on a slightly raised platform facing their guests. Invited guests are seated closer to the bride and groom, with family and relatives seated further in back. The bride's and groom's bosses usually give congratulatory speeches then their friends sing in celebration. Other wedding highlights include a candle ceremony where the couple holds a candle while greeting their guests at each table, and the cutting of the wedding cake. Afterwards, the bride and groom thank their parents with a speech, then leave to end the party.
In the past, dishes that supposedly brought good fortune, such as prawns and sea breams, were served in abundance. So much of the food was ordered that guests ended up taking the surplus home. Today, the majority of the weddings serve just enough for everyone. Additionally, before leaving, guests would traditionally receive souvenir gifts called hikidemono. Many wedding ceremonies take place at wedding halls or hotels. Rough estimates show that it costs about 3 million yen to host a wedding party for 80 guests. During Japan's economic bubble, overseas weddings and flamboyant receptions with special effects, such as smoke machines and having the bride and groom fly in on gondolas, were very popular. But these days, couples choose to tie the knot in various ways, from not having any ceremony to having a modest affair, or still going all out.
(Source: http://www.hiraganatimes.com)
What is the main idea of this passage?
Who can attend a religious ceremony in traditional Japanese weddings?
The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
The word "fortune" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
How were the wedding dishes in the past different from those of today?
The word "rough" in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _____.
What is NOT true according the passage?
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Not many students get high scores today. The tests are too hard.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Sports clear my mind. They also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The results of an exhausting study into masculinity were published this week and they make for illuminating reading.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
In 2014, the study conducted by Shi Ping Liu and colleagues helps to shed light on this mystery.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
He only wants privacy. He can’t understand the reason why people keep asking them personal questions.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"Don't forget to submit your project papers by next Friday," said the teacher.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Smoking is not allowed in public places such as hospitals, schools.