The house was _____ building.
The better the weather is, _____.
Alice _____ secretary for the meeting by the committee 2 days ago.
When we are in Hong Kong, we often _____ at night because Hong Kong is famous for its beautiful night view.
- “Let’s go dancing, ____?”
- “Yes, let’s.”
We _____ shopping every Friday night.
Although the conditions weren't ideal for a walk, we decided to _____ a go of it.
I _____ an accident while I was walking home yesterday.
I am sending you my CV _____ you will have a chance to study it before our interview.
The _____ of the president was delayed because of bad weather.
They are forced to work from 8 am _____ 5 pm a day, seven days a week.
_____, one tin will last for at least six weeks.
The student's language skills improved _____ and he passed the final exam with flying colors.
Most people agree that the older _____ of the movie is better than the newer one.
- "Your room is so beautiful!"
- "_____"
- "Shall we go to the shops now?"
- "_____."
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
great
cheap
clean
mean
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
watched
cleaned
missed
talked
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Brian registered for the course. He received the scholarship right after that.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Her parents didn’t attend her graduation ceremony. They regret it now.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to reveal profusion of vivid colors.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The later were both built in the 1950s.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It was not until he was 30 that he knows how to drive.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"This debate was watched by over 10 million people," Bill said.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
You can come with me if you like but it’s not necessary.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Old and active
It is a well-known fact that Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than the population of most other countries. They also expect to remain healthier for longer.
Scientists are trying to work out what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be learned from their lifestyles. Should we any changes to our eating habits, for instance? Is there some secret ingredients in the Japanese diet that is particularly for the human body?
the prospect of a longer, healthier life is a good thing for the individual, it can actually create a social problem. of people over the age of 65 in the population has doubled in the last 50 years. Japan could soon be facing an economic problem: there are more elderly people need to be looked after, and relatively fewer younger people working and paying taxes to support them.
(Adapted from FCE Essentials)
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Many people continue to skip breakfast despite its being the most important meal of the day.
Busy people often rush out the door in the mornings without giving their bodies the fuel they need to handle a long day at work. They end up feeling tired by the afternoon and resort to the office snack machine or biscuit tin.
Loysa Hourigan, from Nutrition Australia, said that catching up on food at lunchtime did not provide the body with enough sustenance to keep it going for the rest of the day. "Even if you have had lunch, you won't have as much food as you need. Your brain gets depleted of glucose and you feel tired." Ms. Hourigan said.
According to Ms. Hourigan, wholegrain bread and cereals provide endurance. Milk, eggs, and baked beans provide protein, which helps people to be alert. Rolled oats are also an excellent endurance food.
What is the passage mainly about?
The word "fuel" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
What does the word "They" in paragraph 2 refer to?
Ms. Hourigan said that if we did not have breakfast, we would feel tired because _____.
According to Ms. Hourigan, which of the following is NOT mentioned as endurance foods?
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Biorobotics is a field within robotic science that is based on the movements of living things. The most famous biorobots look and move a lot like humans. However, there are several robots that have been made to mimic animals. While many companies develop such robots as toys, some are used for practical purposes.
One example of a biorobot is a flying robot that is based on the movements of bees. The robot, named “Carlton,” was developed by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Built to be both light and powerful, it can hover like a bee in tight spaces and also change direction without losing speed. This robot's abilities make it very useful for military and police search and rescue missions. For example, Carlton can hide behind a tall wall, rise up to quickly look at what is on the other side, and then hide again. It can also send video images of what it sees to soldiers in a safe location far away.
“Modsnake” is a robot that was modeled on snakes. This robot was developed by the Carnegie Mellon University Biorobotics Lab. It is made to move like a snake, so it can pass through narrow spaces, move over all sorts of obstacles, climb, poles, and even swim. The way Modsnake moves makes it useful for a variety of tasks such as checking for survivors in collapsed buildings, finding damaged areas inside of pipes and cleaning up oil spills in lakes and rivers.
A third robot, based on cockroaches, also has several uses “Sprawl” was designed by a research team at Stanford University to take videos and recover small objects. Like many six-legged robots, Sprawl was made to move like an insect. However, Sprawl is uncommonly fast and strong for its size, just like a real cockroach. These characteristics make it particularly useful for military situations in which an enemy might try to disable it. It is very difficult to shoot because it moves quickly and is relatively small. Even if an enemy shoots Sprawl, it can usually keep functioning.
(Adapted from Practice Set 1 - Toefl Junior Preparation book - oneplusone.cn)
What is the passage mainly about?
In paragraph 1, the word "mimic" is closest in meaning to _____.
In paragraph 1, the word "some" refers to _____.
According to the passage, Carlton can do all of the following things EXCEPT _____.
What does the author imply about Modsnake?
In paragraph 3, the word "collapsed" is closest in meaning to _____.
Why is Sprawl useful in military situations?