Joana and David, two lecturers, are talking about library skills.
- Joana: “I think we should teach our students how to use the library.”
- David: “_____. Library skills will help them use resources effectively.”
John is having dinner at Linda’s house.
- John: "This roast beef is so delicious."
- Linda: "_____"
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Much to their disappointment, their start-up project fell through, though it had been carefully planned.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A new road has just been built to connect my hometown with the city centre.
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As an advocate of women’s rights, James strongly rejects the view that women should stay at home to take care of their families.
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Judy was not so worried about having left her bag on the bus as there was nothing expensive but a few odds and ends in it.
Young people are ambitious by nature, so they tend to set their _____ high on whatever they do.
Mr Brown, a self-made businessman, attributed his success to hard ____________ and a bit of luck.
Laura is _____ most intelligent girl I’ve ever known.
The manager is directly responsible _____ the efficient running of the office.
With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are _____ to a wide range of minor ailments.
If the weather _____ fine tomorrow, we will have our biology lesson outdoors.
You shouldn’t use that ladder as it doesn’t look _____ enough.
Many students work to earn money ________ their parents are rich.
The children _____ their kites in the field when it started to rain heavily.
Choose the correct answer.
He would never forget __________ a medal for bravery after saving three boys from drowning.
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.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Mark the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The green campaign was strongly supported by the local people. The neighbourhood looks fresh and clean now.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Jack dropped out of school at the age of 15. He now regrets it.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
I’m sure that they had practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
”Why didn’t you attend the meeting, Mary?” Tom asked.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I like reading books more than surfing the Internet.
Mark the underlined part that needs correction.
Plastic bags are harmful to the environment so they should replace by paper bags.
Mark the underlined part that needs correction.
Thanks for the advances in medical science, life expectation for both men and women has improved greatly over the past decades.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The school year starts usually in early September in most parts of the country.
Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
The cyberspace learning initiative
Advances in technology have generated revolutionary applications that could change the face of education as we know it today. Online learning, also known as electronic learning, may the future of education thanks to recent developments in the Internet and multimedia technologies.
It is anticipated the cyberspace in institutions or online universities will replace traditional educational . Virtual classrooms will be multi-functional, acting simultaneously as learning platforms, forums and networks. They will be geared towards promoting the acquisition of knowledge as a life-long endeavor, occurs through global collaboration. Cyberspace institutions can go a long way towards achieving this as they are able to liberate us from the limitations of time and space. Flexibility of time and location makes e-learning a highly accessible, international resource. , prospective students will, regardless of age, background or origin, have unlimited access to both formal and informal learning opportunities. The pursuit of knowledge will consequently become an end in itself and not a means to an end.
(Adapted from “Traveller Advanced” by H.Q. Mitchell)
Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions.
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates. In the 1950s, it was a tiny coastal village. Now it is a huge modern city with a population of over 700,000. It offers an excellent modern lifestyle and is known around the world as a top tourist destination.
Dubai has something for everyone. Holidaymakers can enjoy a relaxing break, and people looking for adventure can find something new and exciting. The excellent hotels and facilities make it a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions.
Dubai offers many unusual holiday experiences. Visitors can go on a desert safari or drive in the sand dunes in a four-wheel drive, watch camel racing or learn how to hunt with falcons. They can also try sand skiing. More relaxing is a cruise in a wooden dhow in the Gulf or a visit to the old city markets.
There are many opportunities to take photographs. The traditional architecture is amazing, and there are many magnificent palaces and mosques. Visitors can visit a Bedouin village and see camels and herds of goats. There are beautiful desert oases and the best sunsets in the world.
It is said that Dubai is the shopper's paradise. Many people come to Dubai for the shopping. Visitors enjoy everything from modern malls to traditional markets. Low customs duties mean that many products are less expensive than products bought in other countries. While Dubai’s official language is Arabic, many shopkeepers speak English. Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre are places that every shopper should try.
(Adapted from “IELTS Target 5.0” by Chris Gough)
The word “offers” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
According to paragraph 5, which is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?
Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions.
For over 300 years since its appearance in Britain in 1621, newspapers were written and read by only a tiny minority. In 1896, a new newspaper was produced in large numbers and at such low prices that ordinary people could buy it on every street corner, and it was an instant success. The Daily Mail, which is still running today, was the mother of the modern tabloid, and the beginning of a whole new subculture in the British press. Today more than twice as many tabloids are sold than the so-called ‘quality press’ titles such as The Times or The Guardian.
Originally, the word tabloid referred to the size and format. But today, for most people, the word tabloid has nothing to do with shape and size. What makes a tabloid a tabloid is content, and above all, style. Tabloids follow a special formula: they report the news, but only certain kinds. Tabloids dedicate most of their pages to stories about celebrities. This involves photographing them in embarrassing situations, gossiping about their private lives in generally making them look a bit silly. However, the tabloids are not simply an irritation for celebrities; they also a vehicle for self-promotion.
Though they have millions of devoted readers, tabloids are also widely criticised in Britain. They are accused of being sensationalist, in bad taste, and of having no ethical standards in their reporting and ‘researching’ methods. They may tap celebrities’ phones or even break into their houses just to get a story. When criticised, the tabloids state that the public has a right to know about everything, but celebrities have no rights to privacy at all.
So why does Britain, which has access to the best press agencies and the highest journalistic standards, consume tabloids like chocolate? Maybe the reason is that we have enough news on the television, the radio, and in the quality newspapers. Tabloids are not actually about news at all; tabloids are just about gossip. And when it comes to gossip, what matters is not what is true or what is kind, but what is entertaining and what is funny. The more in bad taste a story is, the funnier it seems. And bad taste is what the British tabloids have made into an art.
(Adapted from “Oxford Exam Excellence” by Danuta Gryca)
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The word “formula” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as an accusation against tabloids?
According to paragraph 4, what explains the popularity of tabloids in Britain?
According to the passage, tabloids in Britain ________.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found in a modern tabloid?