Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
pole
cost
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
chopstick
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 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.
"Would you mind _____ the books back to the library for me?" - "Not at all."
He has _____ experience in teaching.
When the typhoon happened, the communal house _____ totally flooded.
Facebook was built on the _____ of earlier social network sites like MySpace and Bebo.
"______ proposal was accepted?"
"It’s John’s."
Telephone _____ by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
I enjoy _____ to foreign countries to learn more about different cultures and peoples.
"I don’t want this holiday," she said. "I’d rather _____ money."
These teenagers spent most of their time playing computer games; __________, they lost their interests in daily activities.
_____ if the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was a World Heritage Site.
How many festivals _____ in your country every year?
Of the two boys, Harry is _____ one.
Give the correct forms of the words in the brackets to complete the passage.
The question “What makes a manager (SUCCESS) ?” often comes up. First of all, a manager needs the right kind of (PROFESSION) support. In other words, a good manager requires the (ASSIST) of a good secretary who needs to have the right kind of (SECRETARY) skills. These include the (ABLE) to use modern technology, such as computers. There are (ADDITION) skills that are just as important. More and more managers need secretaries who can speak several foreign languages (FLUENT) . Success or failure in international (NEGOTIATE) may depend on this. This (REQUIRE) is often stressed in job advertisements today. Many (APPLY) are rejected because the candidates lack such skills.
Complete the passage by putting one suitable preposition into each gap.
Swimming is generally considered to be one of the best ways of exercising the whole body risk of injury. According health experts, it can also ease back pain and even reduce blood pressure. There is only one problem enjoy all the benefits of swimming, you have to do it properly. If you visited your local swimming pool and just watched, you might be surprised to see how badly many people swim. Poor techniques may result a number of factors including anxiety, the swimmer’s lack body awareness, or just concern about getting their hair wet. What’s more, swimming techniques do not always improve with practice. the contrary, once people have fallen bad habits, they tend to be stuck with them.
But help is hand. For all those keen to learn to swim properly and take advantage of all health benefits, there is now something known as the Shaw Method, developed a former competitive swimmer, Steven Shaw encourages people to think their swimming techniques and to concentrate things like breathing correctly and making that arm and leg movements work together rather than against each other.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In spite of her difficult living conditions, she studied extremely hard.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Which channel do you recommend to someone who likes animals ?
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She was brought up in a well-off family, so she can’t understand the problems we are facing.
Circle the correct option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
What makes computer a miraculous device?
Read the passage and fill each gap with one suitable word.
The technique of telling a story through a sequence of pictures, though associated with modern cartoons, was fact in use about 500 years ago. Some wonderful examples of these early cartoons can now be seen at an exhibition in London, all of which were produced for wealthy clients.
makes this art form so interesting is that it flourished in one small part of Europe - Flanders, which today is a region in northern Belgium. Many of the tiny pictures were a little larger than postage stamps. They rewarded by high salaries, worked slowly, and the buyers sometimes to wait years for the work to be completed. In the of one four-volume example, the buyer waited for than a decade. While the majority these cartoons depict religious stories, other subjects are illustrated, . Episodes from history were popular, and were fairy tales. And yet the artists had visual style that seems oddly modern. They made full use of perspectives and techniques familiar to us today from films, such as following a long shot a dramatic close-up.
Choose the best option to complete the following passage.
The ancient Greeks spoke of Seven Wonders of the World. Likewise, some engineers the list of the seven wonders of our modern world.
The Panama Canal, begun in the 1880s, wasn’t finished 1914. It joins the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Engineers describe the canal as a victory of humans over geography. Workers dug huge amounts land and tamed rivers. For 40 years after it was completed in 1931, the Empire State Building, in New York city, the tallest building in the world. Amazingly this 102-story building was constructed in just 410 days. The Netherlands North Sea Protection Works is victory over geography. Netherlands, which is below sea level, was often flooded by the North Sea and by rivers. Then in 1972, a dam was built to shut out the sea. Twenty years later, dams and canals were built to control the rivers.
The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937, was also a challenge for workers: San Francisco Bay has very winds and rough waves. The Golden Gate Bridge is still the world’s tallest one. It has enough steel to wrap around the world three times.
At 1,815 feet, the CN Tower, Toronto, Canada, is one of the world's tallest free-standing buildings. Completed in 1976, the tower is used for TV and radio broadcasting.
The Itaipú Dam, completed in 1984, goes across the Paraná River at the Brazil - Paraguay border. It is the world's largest hydroelectric plant.
Completed in 1994, the Channel Tunnel joins France and England. The "Channel" is a convenience. Cars, buses, and trucks are carried through the tunnel by train.
Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
In traditional Korea society’s roles were confined to the home. From a young age, women were taught the virtues of subordination and endurance to prepare for their future roles as wife and mother. Women, in general could not participate in society as men did, and their role was limited to household matters.
The situation began to change with the opening of the country to the outside world during the late 19th century. During this period, modern schools were introduced, mostly by Western Christian missionaries. Some of these schools were founded with the specific goal of educating women. These educated women began to engage in the arts, teaching, religious work, and enlightening other women. Women also took part in the independence movement against the Japanese occupation, and displayed no less vigor, determination, and courage than men.
With the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948, women achieved constitutional rights for the equal opportunities to pursue education, work, and public life. There is no doubt that the female labor force contribute significantly to the rapid economic growth that Korea achieved during the past three decades. An increasing number of women have been working in professional fields.
By 2004, among those graduating from elementary school, 99 9.5 percent of girls continued their education in middle school. The comparable figure for high school and university was 87.6 percent.
In terms of characteristics of the female labor force, by 2004, 22.6 percent of female employees were serving in professional or managerial positions.
With an increasing number with of women entering professional jobs, the government passed the “Equal Employment Act” in 1987 to prevent discriminatory practices against female workers in regard to hiring and promotion opportunities.
In the past, from the young age, Korean girls were taught to follow their career in society.
Most of the first modern schools in Korea were established by Western Christian missionaries.
The achievement in the economic growth of Korea has not been made by women.
The consitution of the Republic of Korea recognizes equality between men and women in education, work and public life.
The "Equal Employment Act" passed in 1987 gave women the same chances in hiring and promotion.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"We met Professor Stephen Marshall yesterday," said Peter.
=> Peter said that ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Although he has an American name, he is in fact French.
=> Despite ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
My mother allowed me to go out even though it was very late.
=> My mother let ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
My headteacher has a good sense of humour, and he usually makes everyone laugh by telling funny stories.
=> My headteacher who ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
We haven't moved anything since they sent you away. => Nothing ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It seems to me that her playing has developed amazingly in the past year.
=> Her playing seems ________
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
They have recycled waste-paper into newsprint. => Waste-paper .....
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Alcohol is not good for your health and cigarettes are not, either.
=> Neither .....
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"Have you done this sort of work before?" she asked me.
=> She wanted to know ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I'd prefer you not to stay up late at night, Bob.
=> I'd rather _______
Use the given words to make meaningful sentences. You can make additions or changes if necessary.
The students / do / homework / five p.m / yesterday / afternoon.
=> _______
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
People / use / ballpoint pens / for / many / years.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Sometimes/ people/ have/ communication problems/ because of/ language barrier.
Use the given words to make meaningful sentences. You can make additions or changes if necessary.
Mr. Parker / disappointed / that / his son / failed / university entrance exam.
=> ________
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Would/ mind/ if/ I / use/ your bicycle/ a minute ?
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Joining the summer camp with the students is very interesting. (IT)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
You need to improve your handwriting considerably. (NEEDS)
=> __________
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I remember my parents taking me to the Green park last summer holiday. (taken)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another. (HARDLY)