The office is closed _____ the weekend.
I met a ______ girl at my friend's birthday party last Sunday.
I was going to a supermarket when the fire _____ out.
Changing the rules may _____ more harm than good.
These houses _____ 100 years ago.
The faster you drive, _____ you are to have an accident.
The cat moved _____ along the top of the brick wall.
She only accepted the job _____ the salary, which was very high.
The house they had offered us _____ to be a tiny apartment.
Mary: "I've got an interview for a job tomorrow."
Peter: "_____."
Nam and Quan are in the garage.
Nam: “Can you help me to carry this box?”
Quan: “_____.”
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.
equipped
delivered
transferred
received
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The children enjoy learning about plants and how they grow.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The twin girls are so identical that I can't distinguish one from the other.
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The earthquake hits once in a blue moon in this part of the earth, we never felt it.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
I write to them last month and I’m still waiting for a reply.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
All the students must hand in his essays by the end of the week.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
There was a small table besides the bed, on which there was a book.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
We arrived at the theatre. The play started then.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Jane doesn't have a computer. She can't work from home.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It is not necessary for you to take me to the airport.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"I want to attend a famous university," John said.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She last phoned her close friend two months ago.
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
How well do you sleep?
Do you need complete silence to sleep well at night? While some people can sleep through noise, others are woken up by the slightest sound. It appears that as we sleep, our brains produce rapid pulses, or waves, called 'sleep spindles'. Research has that our ability to sleep soundly may depend on the number of sleep spindles we produce.
Scientists conducted a three-day study on 12 volunteers, all of whom themselves as good sleepers. On the first night, the scientists let the volunteers sleep in silence. On the following nights, , they were subjected to various noises, ranging from the sound of a running tap to jet engine roars.
Measurements of brain activity showed that the participants who reacted least to the noise were the ones produced more sleep spindles, even on the quiet night. It is hoped that this discovery will lead to new ways to help people having difficulty sleeping.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question.
At weddings, in many parts of the world, brides and grooms give one another wedding rings. These rings remind them of the commitment they made to one another when they got married. They are also a sign to others that they are married.
No one knows for sure how this tradition started, but there is evidence that it began long ago, in ancient Egypt. Coins at that time had a hole in the center. An Egyptian groom used to place a coin on his bride's finger to show that he would take care of her.
In many ancient cultures, the circle is a symbol of eternity. The wedding ring has come to symbolize endless love and commitment.
Wedding rings have almost always been worn on the fourth finger, but the hand it is worn on depends on where you live. In some cultures, people wear their rings on the left hand, and in others, they wear them on the right.
Ancient Egyptian grooms gave their brides _____.
The word "eternity" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
What can be the best title for the passage?
The word "They" refers to _____.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy when playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children's sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children's sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It's not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning isn't everything. In addition, children shouldn't be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health isn't as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2 by Casep Ma/archer and Andrea Jansen)
Which of the following could be the main idea of passage?
The word "self-esteem" in the first paragraph could be best replaced by _____.
The word "This" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
According to paragraph 2, the following are the reasons for children's aggression, EXCEPT _____.
The word “reinforced” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by _____.
What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
Why shouldn't the injured children be sent into a game?