Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
The La Tomatina is a festival held on a Wednesday towards the end of August in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region in Spain. The weeklong festival includes music, parades, dancing, and fireworks.
About 30,000 people come to the tomato fight, while Bunol's population is only 9,000. There are not many accommodations for people who come to La Tomatina, so many participants stay in Valencia and travel by bus or train to Bunol, about 38 km outside the city.
Many trucks transport tomatoes into the center of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. The tomatoes come from Extremadura, where they are less expensive. The signal for the beginning of the fight is the firing of the cannon, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for himself. People who partake in this event are strongly encouraged to wear protective safety goggles and gloves. In addition, they must squash the tomatoes before throwing for safety precautions. Another rule is that no one is allowed to bring into this fight anything that may lead to a more serious fight, such as a glass bottle. People must also stay away from trucks and must not out someone else's clothing. Somewhere between an hour and two hours, the fighting ends and the cannon is fired once more to signal the end. At this point, no more tomatoes can be thrown. The cleaning process involves the use of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water provided from a Roman waterway. People find water to wash, most likely at the Bunol River.
(Adapted from http://www.latomatina.org)
According to paragraph 1, when is La Tomatina held this year?
According to paragraph 2, why do people stay in Valencia?
What does the word "they" in the third paragraph refer to?
What does the word "transport" in the third paragraph mean?
According to paragraph 3, what are NOT used in the tomato fight?
What happens right after the firing of the second cannon?
Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option.
On average, more than 100,000 wildfires, also called wildland fires or forest fires, destroy two million hectares of land in the U.S. every year. A wildfire moves at speeds of about 20 kilometers an hour and can last for weeks, consuming everything - trees, brush, homes, and humans - in its path.
There are three conditions for a wildfire to burn: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel includes trees, grasses, bushes, and even homes. Oxygen is necessary for a fire to burn. Heat sources help start the wildfire. Although most wildfires are started by people, natural factors like lightning, hot winds and even the sun can all provide enough heat to start a wildfire.
Firefighters fight wildfires by removing the conditions for a wildfire to burn. Traditional method include using water and fire retardants to put out the fires. Firefighters also fight wildfires with “controlled burning”. These controlled forest fires remove small trees, bushes, and ground litter from a forest. This will deprive a wildfire of fuel and prevent future forest fires.
Although often harmful and destructive to humans, wildfires play an important role in nature. Even healthy forests contain dead trees and decaying plant matter. When a fire turns them to ashes, nutrients return to the soil. They also remove sick plants and harmful insects from a forest. And by burning through thick leaves and branches, wildfires allow sunlight to reach the forest floor, making it possible for a new generation of trees to grow.
(Adapted from htps://www.nationalgeographic.com and https://science.howstuffwork.com)
What does the phrase "deprive a wildfire of fuel" in the third paragraph mean?
What does the word "they" in the last paragraph refer to?
According to the last paragraph, why do wildfires play an important role in nature?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Choose the questions and statements to complete the conversation between a passenger and a ticket office clerk. Write a letter (A-H) for each answer.
A. Excuse me, where is the ticket?
B. How long does the journey take?
C. How much does it cost?
D. Sorry, could you repeat that?
E. Thank you. What time's the next's train?
F. Thanks very much for your help.
G. What time is it now?
H. Which platform does it leave from?
Passenger: Hello, a single ticket to Victoria, please.
Ticket office clerk: Single to Victoria? That's $17.50.
Passenger:
Ticket office clerk: Yes, $17.50.
Passenger: Can I have a receipt, please?
Ticket office clerk: Sure. Here you are.
Passenger:
Ticket office clerk: At five thirty. In eleven minutes.
Passenger:
Ticket office clerk: Platform Two, over the bridge.
Passenger:
Ticker office clerk: Forty-five minutes.
Passenger:
Ticket office clerk: Not at all.
Read the passage below carefully and fill in each blank with the best option.
The History of Bags and Purses
Bags and purses came in a variety of designs for a number of purposes. The introduction of pockets towards the end of the 16th century meant that the men's bags slowly disappeared. From then on, the bags belonged almost only to .
the 20th century, more and more women went out to work and became more mobile. This resulted in all sorts of bags for purposes such as leather document cases for going to the office, practical leather and plastic daytime bags for walking and visiting, elegant, sparkling bags for evening use.
Branding became more and more important during the 20th century. Famous designers include Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. For designers such as Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Donna Karan, and Dolce & Gabbana, the handbag has become an important accessory. In contrast with the past centuries, the has now developed into a fashion accessory and it changes with every season.
(Adapted from htps://tassenmuseum.nl/en/knowledge-centre-history-of-bags-and-purses)
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
crop
clock
cloth
close
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(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The scientists worked very hard and they finally achieved some marvelous results with this drug.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The relationship is very complicated. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's son.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
When I reached the bus stop yesterday morning, the bus has already left.
Thank you _____ me with my math homework.
My friend Monalily is as pretty _____ a picture.
I must congratulate you _____ your very impressive show.
I'm _____ forward to seeing you again.
I use Facebook only for ten minutes a day _____ it's time-consuming to spend much time on it.
How much time do you spend _____ the Internet each day?
Your idea sounds _____.
We have to finish our homework before we can play games, ______we?
The room was hot. I tried _____ the window, but that didn't work.
Paul used to play games all day when he was in college. He wishes he _____ his time.
She's a very ______ speaker. Everybody listens with great interest whenever she speaks.
I had to buy a new washing machine because it would not have been _____ to get my old one repaired.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Remember to say sorry when you have done something wrong.
=> Don't ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Despite the difficult math question, Vicky solved it in five minutes.
=> Although the math ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Bill is such a careless driver that he has many traffic accidents.
=> If Bill drove ........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I have a close friend. He is a CEO in New York.
=> I have a close friend who ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
My friends are so humorous that I can't help laughing at their jokes.
=> I have such .............
Paragraph writing.
Write a paragraph (from 80 to 120 words) about at least three practical ways that students can do to protect the environment. Use examples to support your ideas.