Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
stopped
checked
divorced
married
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
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.
She drinks a lot of tomato juice everyday, _____?
Kathy was as pleased as _____ when she heard she had passed the exam.
Alice usually gets up at 6 o’clock _____ the morning.
_____ the bad weather, the match was canceled.
In the kitchen, there is a ______ table.
The trip to the National Gallery has been _____ until next Friday.
I'll let you know the result _____.
Our company _____ a lot of business with overseas customers.
She didn't quite _____ of the way he was running things.
The University of Indochina _____ in Ha Noi in 1906.
The fewer bags you take, _____ trouble you will have on route.
The job requires certain _____. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I was in my room watching the race and was just bouncing off the walls.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I like to visit the ethnic minorities to explore and understand their unique cultures.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teenagers often feel like adults ignore their opinions and treat them like children.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Many experts support the view that children should start learning English as early as possible.
Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
Daisy: “______”
"Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?"
"_____”
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It is essential to provide high school students with adequate career orientation, so they can make more informative decisions about their future major.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
She has made a study of chemical fertilizers and its effect on the environment.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
What games had you play when you were a little kid?
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I haven't heard from Susan for several months.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"I can answer the teacher's question now," Peter said.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It’s not necessary to have a license to cycle on the roads.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Tom left the tickets at home. Tom regrets that.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
People are forbidden to remove face masks in public places. There is no exception whatsoever.
Read the passage below and then decide which word best fits each space.
CHILDREN'S READING
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest, , forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise parents will have a contented attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and other . Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also encourage them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, can assist and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are especially valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because children spend too time watching programs not intended for their age group.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
More American people take their troubles with them on holiday, according to a new survey. Although 40 percent said that the main reason for going away is to escape pressure from work, almost all said they worry more than they do at home. Only four in every 100 said that they are happy and free of care.
The most common worry is burglary, with four out of 10 worrying about their homes being broken into while they’re abroad. More than a quarter fear they will feel crazy with some other noisy and rough holiday-makers and 22 percent worry they may be attacked or their possessions will be missing. One in five think the car may break down, and the same number worry about the chances of bad weather.
The survey also showed that the stay-at-home Americans are no more. Three out of every five want to have a holiday abroad, a great increase from the figures only three years ago. The hotel holiday is still a winner, with about one-third of all Americans preferring to go on a self-catering holiday.
According to the text, about ______ of people worry more on holiday than when they are at home.
Which of the following is NOT a common worry of American holiday-makers?
The word “increase” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
The word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Book clubs are a great way to meet new friends or keep in touch with old ones while keeping up on your reading and participating in lively and intellectually stimulating discussions. If you're interested in starting a book club, you should consider the following options and recommendations.
The first thing you'll need are members. Before recruiting, think carefully about how many people you want to participate and also what the club's focus will be. For example, some book clubs focus exclusively on fiction, while others read nonfiction. Some are even more specific, focusing only on a particular genre such as mysteries, science fiction, or romance while others have a more flexible and open focus. All of these possibilities can make for a great club, but it is important to decide on a focus at the outset so the guidelines will be clear to the group and prospective members.
After setting the basic parameters, recruitment can begin. Notify friends and family, advertise in the local newspaper, and hang flyers on bulletin boards in local stores, colleges, libraries, and bookstores. When enough people express interest, schedule a kick-off meeting during which decisions will be made about specific guidelines that will ensure the club runs smoothly. This meeting will need to establish where the group will meet (rotating homes or a public venue such as a library or coffee shop); how often the group will meet, and on what day of the week and at what time; how long the meetings will be; how books will be chosen and by whom; who will lead the group (if anyone); and whether refreshments will be served and if so, who will supply them. By the end of this meeting, these guidelines should be set and a book selection and date for the first official meeting should be finalized.
Planning and running a book club is not without challenges, but when a book club is run effectively, the experience can be extremely rewarding for everyone involved.
The word “recommendations” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, when starting a book club, the first thing a person should do is _____.
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to_____.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
What can be inferred from the passage?
The word “effectively” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A good title for this passage would be _____.