Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
manage
escape
attract
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 building is designed to let in as much _____ light as possible.
We're leaving for Prague ______ 19th July and we'll be there until the end of the month.
There has been growing public concern about the use of chemicals in food ______ recently.
That man is wearing a _____ hat.
We had to _____ a lot of problems before the opening ceremony.
A few days ago, Tom's car _____ by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood.
______, I've lived in the same house and worked for only one company.
The better the weather is, _____.
Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Andrew: "Can I have the bill, please?"
Waiter: "______."
- Jack: "Sorry, I'm late."
- Peter: "_____."
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents and teachers.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I’m surprised that you like playing with dolls at your age.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Back in March, I haven't had enough money to buy a new car but now I can afford one.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
On the plane, the flight attendant brings you a towelette after its meal.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Millions of Irish people travel to foreign countries on holiday each year. Many people go on package holidays with travel companies they can arrange everything for you. The company your train, plane or bus tickets and finds you a hotel or a flat. In summer, many people go to places the weather is warmer than in Ireland. They go to the beach and swim or sunbathe.
Skiing holidays are very popular in winter. Many people travel to countries such as Austria, France, Switzerland, Sweden, and Canada to go skiing and snowboarding. Many people also go on more holidays, like wildlife safaris in Africa. Irish people usually have holidays and in winter in Ireland, there are TV programs about holidays. Irish people also have holidays in Ireland. They go to the seaside to swim and sunbathe or go hiking in the country.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Many years ago, people often said “A woman's place is in the home”. But Americans do not feel that way anymore. Today, women make up about 43 percent of the American labor force. There are about 45 million working women in the United States, and a large number of them are married women with children. In 1980, for the first time in the nation's history, there were more working wives than household wives. Looking back to 1940, we can see pictures of some very rapid changes. In 1940, only 15 percent of married women held jobs.
Today, most young women choose to work even when they have young children. Why do they work? The most important reason is that they need to earn money. But another reason is that women today are better educated and they have more opportunities to work in various professions than women had earlier.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
What can be inferred from the passage?
What does the word “rapid" in the first paragraph mean?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
The word "them" in the first paragraph refers to _____.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side of the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
What is the passage mainly about?
The word “effort” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
You can infer from the passage that _____.
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to_____.
The Bay to Breakers race is organized _____.
Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
The word “bystanders” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
He last visited London three years ago.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Charlie said, “I’ll go to the cinema tomorrow.”
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It is necessary for all students to register for the course a week in advance.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Mike doesn't feel well today. He can't go out with his friends.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I'll never lend Robert any money, no matter what happens. He doesn't pay me back.