Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary 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.
A shop assistant is talking to a customer.
Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else?”
Customer: “_____”
Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: “I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
- Peter: “_____. It’s their duty in the family.”
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
At first, John said he hadn’t broken the vase, but later he accepted it.
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the street.
Choose the correct answer.
As they remembered ___________ about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists closely followed the tour guide.
The teacher entered the room while the students _____ their plan for the excursion.
His choice of future career is quite similar _____ mine.
With his good sense of humor, Martin is _____ with the students.
The residents of the village are living a happy life _____ they lack modern facilities.
Action films with big stars tend to _____ great public attention.
This is ________ most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to.
The little boy took an instant liking to his babysitter _________.
It’s time he acted like a ______ adult and stopped blaming others for his wrongdoings.
We _____ on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.
It’s not my _____ to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and have a family.
Read the following passage and choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.
Becoming an independent language learner
In an educational context, the term “learner independence” has gained increasing importance in recent years. It is of particular to language learning and commonly refers to the way students confidently control and organise their own language learning process. While some people seem to have an almost flair for languages, others have to rely on strategies to maximise their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity available to you to learn. You also increase your chances of by learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available resources. Research shows that learners adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, , are more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Matthews and Barbara Thomas)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answers to the questions.
Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travellers going to remote destinations, staying with local people and learning about their culture and way of life. They stay in local accommodation, share facilities with local people, and join in with meals and celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays are tribal tourism holidays, but this is set to change.
Tribal tourism is often compared with foreign exchange visits. However, a foreign exchange involves staying with people who often share the same values. Tribal tourism takes visitors to places where the lifestyle is very different from that in their home location. Those who have been on a tribal holiday explain that experiencing this lifestyle is the main attraction. They say that it offers them the chance to live in a way they never have before.
Not everyone is convinced that tribal tourism is a good thing, and opinions are divided. The argument is about whether or not it helps the local population, or whether it exploits them. The main problem is that, because tribal tourism is relatively new, the long-term influences on local populations have not been studied in much detail. Where studies have been carried out, the effects have been found to be negative.
So, is it possible to experience an exotic culture without harming it in some way? “With a bit of thought, we can maximize the positive influences and minimize the negative,” says travel company director Hilary Waterhouse. “The most important thing for a tribal tourist is to show respect for, learn about, and be aware of, local customs and traditions. Always remember you're a guest.”
(Adapted from “Complete IELTS” by Rawdon Wyatt)
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
According to paragraph 2, what is the main attraction of tribal tourism?
The word “divided” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to Hilary Waterhouse, the most important thing for a tribal tourist is to ________.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answers to the questions.
E-waste is being produced on a scale never seen before. Computers and other electronic equipment become obsolete in just a few years, leaving customers with little choice but to buy newer ones to keep up. Millions of tons of computers, TVs, smartphones and other equipment are discarded each year. In most countries, all this waste ends up in landfills, where it poisons the environment - e-waste contains many toxic substances such as lead, mercury and arsenic that leak into the ground.
Recycling is the ideal solution to the problem. E-waste contains significant amounts of valuable metals like gold and silver that make it attractive to recycle. In theory, recycling gold from old computers is more efficient - and less environmentally destructive - than digging it from the earth. The problem is that a large percentage of e-waste dropped off for recycling in the wealthy countries is sold and diverted to the developing world, posing an increasing threat to the health of the people there.
To address the problem of the international trade in e-waste, 170 nations signed the 1989 Basel Convention, an agreement requiring that the developed nations notify developing nations of hazardous waste shipments coming into their countries. Then, in 1995 the Basel Convention was modified to ban hazardous waste shipments to poor countries completely. Although the ban hasn't taken effect, the European Union, where recycling infrastructure is well developed, has already written it into their laws. One law holds manufacturers responsible for safe disposal of electronics they produce.
Companies like Creative Recycling Systems in Florida, the USA, are hoping to profit from clean e-waste recycling. The key to their business is a huge, building-size machine able to separate the electronic products into their component materials. As the machine’s steel teeth break up e-waste, all the toxic dust is removed from the process. This machine can handle some 70,000 tons of electronics a year. Although this is only a fraction of the total, it wouldn’t take many more machines like this to process the entire USA’s output of high-tech trash.
Unfortunately, under current policies, domestic processing of e-waste is not compulsory, and while shipping waste abroad is ethically questionable, it is still more profitable than processing it safely in the USA, Creative Recycling Systems is hoping that the US government will soon create laws deterring people from sending e-waste overseas.
(Adapted from “Reading Explore 4” by Paul Maclntyre and Nancy Hubley)
Which best serves as the title of the passage?
The word “obsolete” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
As stated in paragraph 2, a large percentage of e-waste meant for recycling in the developed countries _____.
The word “notify” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
According to the European Union’s laws, electronics manufacturers are required to ___________.
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Peter moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
It was wrong of you to criticise your son in front of his friends.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
”How long have you lived here, Lucy?” asked Jack.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
At the beginning of the ceremony, there was a respectable one-minute silence in remembrance of the victims of the earthquake.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
My mother gets up usually early to prepare breakfast for the whole family.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The money raised in the appeal will use to help those in need in remote areas.