Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Some of the tunnels in the cliff are totally natural; some others were carved out by soldiers for defensible purposes.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and depressed when being asked about their future.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Most workers seems to be happy with their new working conditions.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
My daughter called me. I stopped worrying about her.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I’m not rich. I can’t help other people.
Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."
Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."
Mai: "Wow, I've never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam."
Nam: "_____"
Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Unfortunately, we had a lot of bad weather recently and an extraordinary amount of games were called off.
Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
My elder sister failed her final exam, which depressed my parents.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As a teacher, you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
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.
That radio station doesn’t play good music, ______?
Linda refused _____ in the musical performance because she was sick.
All the town’s drinking water comes from a _____ a few miles away.
If I were a little taller, I _____ be able to water the plant on the top shelf.
I haven't had this much fun since I _______ a kid.
You should _____ sure you’ve answered all the questions on the exam paper.
I couldn’t hear what he said _____ he was muttering under his breath.
She walks so fast that I can hardly _____ her.
Applications ______ in after 30 April will not be considered.
Farmers often have to ______ their crops.
I’m in two _____ about whether to go to the wedding or not.
The job requires certain _____. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
stamps
clubs
hats
books
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.
Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the following sentence.
It can’t be denied that today communication is a lot easier than it was 50 years ago.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
“Why don’t you talk to her face-to-face?” asked Bill.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the following sentence.
Passengers are not allowed to play music on the train.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are to look directly at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, , stand close together and look intensely in to each other’s eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what counterparts want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other’s culture’s body language. People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is to consider your own body language before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions underneath.
Twitter: 140 Characters to Express Yourself
At the start of the social media revolution, Facebook quickly became the most popular site for sharing information with others. However, it is not the only service that people can use to express themselves. Those who believe in the old saying that “more is less” may want to check out Twitter. Part of Twitter’s appeal is that it limits users to 140 characters whenever they update their status. This forces people to quickly “get to the point” when they are communicating.
Twitter is a microblogging service that was created by four American programmers in 2006. The founders chose the name Twitter because the word has two definitions: “a short burst of information” and “the sound that little birds make”, both of which fit the description of what their service provides. In fact, some people have even labeled Twitter the “SMS of the Internet”. Twitter is not just about words though. Users can also share videos and pictures. Another thing which truly sets Twitter apart from its competition is the hashtag. Hashtags are a special way of labeling and classifying information. They help people interested in a subject to find related posts and content. For example, some interested in sports could simply search for hashtag sports and they would find all messages tagged in this manner.
Twitter has also allowed people to easily connect with others who they would have never had access to in the past. This has enabled fans to interact with their favourite celebrities by following their Twitter updates and sending them direct messages. Of course, there is no guarantee that the famous person will respond, as the celebrities may receive thousands of messages each day. However, there have been some pretty stunning interactions. In 2011, singer Justin Timberlake made headlines when he accepted an invitation from a female soldier to attend a Marine Corps ball. In return, many celebrities find it gratifying to know some of their supporters more closely. However, there is a dark side to Twitter conversations: Some people who don’t think before sending out tweets that can cause outrage by making inappropriate or insensitive remarks.
In November 2013, Twitter went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The added investments should allow the company to do some incredible things in the near future.
What is an effect of Twitter's word limit mentioned in the article?
What is the benefit of hashtags?
What does the passage suggest about celebrities?
The word "appeal" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of recycling is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle".
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes, and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast-food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaways must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources.
What is the main topic of the passage?
People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT______.
Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?
What best describes the process of reuse?
What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
What does the word “sensitive” in the phrase “sensitive to the environment” mean?
The word "precious" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.