I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my point _____.
When it _____ raining, we will leave.
We _____ walking on the beach last weekend.
She has _____ an important distinction between mental and physical illnesses.
Telephone _____ by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
_____ from outer space, our earth looks like a "blue planet".
The fatter I become, the _____ I run.
The audience reacted _____ to the performance.
I was born _____ September 10th, 1996.
We should _____ all the electrical appliances when leaving our room.
Jack’s father bought him a(n) _____ bike as a birthday gift.
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 which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
signal
childhood
island
spider
John and Tom are talking about the result of their exams.
John: "I've passed my final exam."
Tom: "_____"
- Hoa: "I suggest going camping next Sunday."
- Lan: "_____"
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The government has only made a token gesture towards helping the unemployed.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What benefits does TV bring about to people's lives?
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Despite various wedding styles, most weddings in the world still follow certain traditions.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The high-speed camera reveals how the frog uses its specialized tongue to capture the insect in the blink of an eye.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Yesterday, it rains heavily, so we couldn't play football.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and floods due to their long coastline, killing hundreds of people in Vietnam each year.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
A lot of cows can be risen on a productive farm.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The boss scolded Laura for that minor mistake. He now feels really bad about it.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Is it necessary for all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She said, “The birthday cake is delicious.”
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I haven't gone to the cinema for ten years.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Water is necessary for life. People can live only a few days without it. Yet nearly 25 million people die each year because of it. Both industrial nations and less-developed countries are worried about the and the quantity of water in the world. Even though people, animals, agriculture, and industry use water, there is more than enough on the Earth. Water covers about three-fourths of the Earth's surface. , 97.4 percent of it is saltwater. Three-fourths of the Earth's freshwater is frozen in glaciers and in the great polar ice caps. Most of the water we use comes from rivers, lakes, and the atmosphere. Less than one percent of the Earth's water is usable, and we use it again. One of the problems with water is distribution. Water is not always distributed where the large population centers are. Some regions get enough rain, but it is all in one or two short rainy seasons.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Saving energy does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by following these simple rules: making sure that the kettle does not contain more water than needed, always washing a full load in the washing machine rather than a half load; turning down your central heating by 1°C - this could cut your heating bill by 10%; being sure that hot water taps are not left running and replacing washers if your taps drip, turning off any lights and your computer at work if you are not using them; changing to energy-saving light bulbs which use around a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and will last eight times longer; closing your curtains at dusk to keep the warm air from escaping through the windows; and switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
It is often said that books are always good friends and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small pieces of information, books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were in elementary school, you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
What is the passage mainly about?
The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _____.
The word "stretch" is closest in meaning to _____.
While reading books, a challenging book _____.
The word "fundamental" is closest in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, books _____.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?