_____ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at ______ home at the time of _____ robbery.
Nowadays children would prefer history ______ in more practical ways.
The discovery was a major ______ for research workers.
I accidentally ______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
In the United States ______ the states but Hawaii is an island.
I know his name, but I can't recall it at the moment. It's on the tip of my _____.
Choose the correct answer.
His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very ______ .
It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for ______ .
When ______ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that.
After running up the stairs, I was ______ breath.
She listened so attentively that not a word ______.
Jane: “It's going to rain”.
Mary: “______. ”
- Jordan: "______ "
- Jim: "No, thanks."
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular among young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning equipment. In one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
The most suitable title for the passage could be _____.
According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because _____.
The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______.
According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is _____.
According to the writer, people should _______.
The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, _____.
The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _____.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
stream
reason
theatre
disease
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
theater
author
thumb
clothes
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 or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
The Arctic fox's brownish-gray coat blends in with the barren tundra landscape in the months without snow.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many animals, like the otter which uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of English-speaking local guide.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
Today the number of people who enjoys winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions
American music, in most of its various forms, can be traced back to the music of the earliest African-Americans. Even though these Americans came here under the worst of circumstances, they still brought with them traditions and developed new traditions of their own, that has grown into what is recognized around the world today as American music.
Musicians, like other artists, are usually quick to give credit where credit is due. Just as a writer quotes his sources, a musician credits those musicians who inspired him. In the case of the early African-Americans that is not always easy. Many of the slaves who brought musical traditions from Africa will never be known by name. No one wrote their history. Many of the slaves who sang work songs in the fields will never be known by name. No one wrote their history either.
However, there is a lot that we do know.
The first well-recognized form of African-American music was spirituals. Spirituals are religious songs. They are songs that tell a story or express emotions. Spirituals have a strong rhythm. They are often sung by a group, sometimes with a leader who sings a line or two alone and a chorus that sings the refrain. Spirituals originated in the Southern United States. Spirituals sung by slaves often expressed the hope for freedom that was so important in their lives. Well-known spirituals include "Go Down Moses", "Deep River" and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot."
After slavery ended, spirituals began to spread to other parts of the United States. Harry Thacker Burleigh was one of the first singers to perform spirituals on stage in a concert. Marian Anderson, well known for her classical singing, helped spirituals to gain a wider audience too. Spirituals influenced the development of another well-known form of American music - the blues.
The blues were a more individual style of music than spirituals. Blues were often sung solo, and sometimes they were accompanied by guitar music. As the name suggests, the blues were often about sadness and facing troubles. However, the blues could also be funny, positive, and even defiant. One blues singer, loved for her strong, beautiful voice, was Bessie Smith. Another early blues musician was W.C.Handy. Handy was not only a musician, he also wrote music, promoted concerts, and published blues songs.
During the time that the blues were spreading across the country, another style of music was also quickly gaining in popularity. Ragtime was energetic music with a complicated, syncopated beat. Often played on the piano, ragtime was the latest and most sophisticated in American popular music. The best-known ragtime musician was probably Scott Joplin, who wrote many hit ragtime pieces for the piano including "Maple Leaf Rag."
Eventually, elements from all of these forms of music and more came back together. In their own kind of melting pot, African rhythms, slave work songs, spirituals, blues, ragtime, and other influences recombined to form the beginnings of that truly American art form - jazz. In the late 1800s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music. It would go on from there to worldwide popularity. Jazz would branch out into many forms, and it would influence future styles of American music. Many musicians today credit earlier musicians such as Scott Joplin or Bessie Smith with inspiring their music. It's a shame that they can't also name the earliest African-Americans who really began the traditions that led to the American music of today.
According to the passage, who introduced the early form of American music?
Which type of music is often involved with piano accompaniment?
What is NOT true when talking about blues?
When did jazz become the most popular American music?
Scott Jopljn and Bessie Smith were _____.
What is the closest meaning to the word “chorus” used in the passage?
The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _____.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He's still very fat.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico does not require US citizens to do the same.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
"It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom.” said our manager.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST meaning to the sentence given.
Their holiday plans fell through because there was a strike at the airport.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the blanks.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (A)_____ to your education or your work, try reading more books. (B)_____ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow. We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is (C)_____ interesting point of view worth further (D)_____. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs.
The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can (E)_____ vast amounts of information by reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information.
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