Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
wonders
problems
mountains
moments
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
slice
dip
garnish
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.
You have never met Peter before, _____?
I ________ about the problem months ago, but I _______ a solution yet.
If I were a flower, l _____ a sunflower.
_____ the traffic was bad, we arrived on time.
I regret _____ you that you failed the test.
I am meeting him _____ the corner of High and Main Street.
Choose the correct answer.
Billy was the youngest boy _______.
I think a bicycle is often more _____ than a car in towns.
Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ____.
When finding a new house, parents should _____ all the conditions for their children's education and entertainment.
My father is in ______ of 30 engineers and 80 workers.
This fund has been set up to help protect those _____ of animals that are endangered with extinction.
You'd better not place a bet on Stalion. In my opinion, the horse doesn't _____ a chance of winning the race.
Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of contracts with celebrities.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that.
Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
Laura: "_____"
Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished."
Peter: "_____. It may cause accidents or even deaths."
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
Rock 'n' Roll Changes The World
Musicians who want to make it in the world have a lot of options, but the best one to (A) _____ them from obscurity to fame might be rock 'n' roll. Especially in the days when other forms of music are waning, rock ’n’ roll (B)______ in the memory. Nevertheless, it is music that transcends cultures and keeps the youth of many nations invigorated.
Before rock ’n’ roll, there were many different forms of popular music. If looking at a timeline, the music of African Americans created both jazz and blues. These (C)_____ into what is known as rhythm and blues, which is often just called R&B. With the invention of the electric guitar, rock ’n’ roll came (D)_____ as musicians experimented with what they could do with the sounds this new style of instrument could make.
Musicians were quick to see the possibilities that rock ’n’ roll offered. Early musicians like Chuck Berry (E)_____ the way for the likes of Elvis Presley, who would go on to become known as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
(A) _____
(B)_____
(C)_____
(D)_____
(E)_____
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments every day. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbook. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs. Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Other instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use typewriters, tape recorders, and computers at libraries and learning centers. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
What does the phrase "business clothes" in paragraph 2 mean?
Where do students and teachers discuss their ideas?
What can't students do at most American colleges and universities?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about schools in America?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the 7 questions underneath.
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses.
Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog.
The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth. The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
What is the passage mainly about?
According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog because ______.
The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably refers to the period of time ______.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of tooth giving in the West?
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Scientists say that the disappearance of the trees are already causing changes in the climate.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It is an opportunity for all family members to gather, exchange wishes, and having dinner together.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
It’s not necessary to have a license to cycle on the roads.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
Tommy is a better swimmer than Tony.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this one.
“If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
You finish your homework. I’ll let you watch television then.