Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
clap
dance
stand
bake
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.
The manager is away on a business _____ so I am in charge of the office now.
Released in 1915, _____.
Many graffiti _____ without the permission of the owner of the wall.
My brother _____ our grandfather. They both are stubborn and never give up.
This precious sculpture was made of a _____ material.
Although the Internet is thought to give children opportunities to ______ their minds, reports has shown its negative effect on children's mental health.
Some scientists spend all their lives _____ researches on a specific subject and became successful, but some didn't.
_____ the bad weather, the train to Yorkshire was delayed.
If you feel energetic, you could join exercise classes _____ your local sports centre.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I was horrified to find a drug tablet which had been left on purpose in my room yesterday.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A nuclear station may take a risk of going off due to unexpected incidents.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Despite sharing viewpoints on many issues, Nina and her husband are at odds when it comes to child rearing.
- “Well, it’s getting late. Maybe, we could get together sometime.”
- “_____”
- "Would you like some more coffee?"
- "_____"
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The new camera that my father bought for $1000 did not work, so he took it back to the shop.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
When eggs of some species of insects hatch, the newly born insects look almost like its adult counterparts.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed a volatile character with dramatic alternatives of mood.
Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
The computer is undoubtedly one of the most amazing and important inventions of the twentieth century. Boring or time-consuming jobs , in the past, would have been carried out by hundreds of workers can now be done by one small computer. , the introduction of the computer has not been entirely problem-free. Many people feel that we are already too on computers. They think that computers themselves are becoming too powerful and that people are no longer in control of them.
One of the problems with a computer is that, like any machines, it can break down. If a computer is damaged, the information it is storing can be lost. If a computer program has an error in it, the computer’s calculation can be seriously affected. A faulty program in a hospital or police computer could terrible mistakes.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Have you ever thought about inventing something? Did you worry that your idea was too strange or unrealistic? Well, maybe you should think again. Strange or unrealistic ideas never stopped Arthur Pedrick. Pedrick was a British inventor. Originally a government clerk, he spent his retirement in the 1960s and the 1970s developing new and unusual ideas. Some of these ideas contradicted basic physics, but that didn’t stop Pedrick. One of his strangest ideas was a plan to connect large tubes from the continent of Australia all the way to Antarctica, a distance of 10,000 km! These tubes would carry giant ice balls from Antarctica to Australia. This ice would then melt in the Australian desert, and the water would be used in irrigation. Another of Pedrick’s inventions was a radio-controlled golf ball. A golfer could change the speed and direction of the golf ball by small flaps, controlled by computer chips. Using radio waves, the golfer could also find lost golf balls. Arthur Pedrick had thousands of bizarre ideas for inventions, most of which were never built.
Though many of Pedrick’s inventions were never developed, a lot of other strange ideas were. In 1989, a company designed and sold a theft-prevention device for expensive cars. As part of this device, several tubes were attached to the bottom of a car. If someone tried to steal the car, super hot flames would come out of the tubes and burn the car thief. Some people who were not thieves, however, were seriously injured. They accidentally set off the device by walking past the car. Other strange inventions include underwear for dogs and pens with drinkable ink. The underwear keeps dogs from making a mess when they go out for a walk. Also, if you are ever thirsty during a test, a pen with drinkable ink would be very handy! If you have an idea that seems a little out in left field, don’t let that stop you from trying it. You’ll be in good company.
According to the passage, how was Pedrick’s plan to bring water from Australia probably unrealistic?
The word "attached" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
The words "out in left field" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or implying that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval while shaking the head shows a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
What is the best title for the passage?
The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to _____.
Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _______.
The word “signifies” in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ______.
What can be inferred from the passage?
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Kim told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
Her family last ate out two weeks ago.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Mary said, "I've just got a new job, so I can't ask for a day off this week".
Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the following sentence.
It is not necessary for you to book movie tickets in advance.