Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
famed
infamous
dangerous
strange
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
important
abundant
concordant
confidant
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
wolverine
masculine
quarantine
gasoline
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
smooth
baboon
bamboozle
footage
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.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A lot of superstitious practice in a country can be a major impediment to its economic development.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I decided to set up my own business because I was tired of just being a cog in a machine.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The giraffe is conspicuous in the grasslands because of its long neck.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There are a number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.
Choose the OPPOSITE word in meaning to the underlined word in the following questions.
Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them elsewhere.
Choose the OPPOSITE word in meaning to the underlined word in the following questions.
If you stick to your guns, you refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people.
Most of the _____ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a _____ of completion.
_____ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.
According to psychologists, children raised with high _____ of fear in unpredictable or violent environments experience negative emotions for extended periods of time.
Tim dropped the _____ on doing this task again because of his carelessness. I can't stand him anymore.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each blank.
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate that special occasion? Well, the (1)______of options open today’s youngster - or even “ oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the traditional party or restaurant visit. No longer is it (2)________sufficient to invite your friends round, buy some food and get a barker to produce a cake. No, today’s birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the (3)______ expensive to the downright dangerous. Anything goes, as long as it is unusual and impressive. Top of this year ‘s popular (4)______are as follows: taking some friends to rally driving, helicopter lessons, plane trip, and parachuting, and hot air ballooning. Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach-churning, while water rafting ride down rapids. The desire of an adventurous celebration is not restricted to the (5)__. I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated (6)______the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson. Of course, if you have money the world is your oyster. A very rich relation of mine flew fifty of his friends to a Caribbean island to mark the passing of his half century. Unfortunately, I was only a (7)________relation. Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to (8)______the less extravagant or less adventurous among us. However, with my own half century looming on the horizon I would not say no to a weekend in Paris and a meal at the Eiffel Tower. I can but dream. Perhaps by the time I’m eighty, I’ll be able to afford it.
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (1).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (5).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (6).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (7).
Choose the word or phrase that best fits (8).
Read the passage and choose the correct answer
Nature has always provided a stimulus for inventive minds. Early flying machines clearly were an attempt to emulate the freedom of birds. Architects and engineers have often consciously modeled buildings on forms found in nature. A more recent example of the inspiration given by nature is the invention of Velcro®. The inventor of this now common fastening device noticed that small burrs attached to his dog's coat grasped the hairs by means of tiny hooks. This led him to invent a synthetic fabric whose surfaces mimic the clasping properties of this natural seedpod.
Animals and plants have evolved solutions to the kinds of problems that often interest engineers and designers. Much current research in material science is concerned with actively examining the natural world, especially at the molecular level, for inspiration to develop materials with novel properties. This relatively new field of study is sometimes known as biomimetics since it consciously attempts to mimic nature.
Researchers have investigated several interesting areas. For example, they have studied how the molecular structure of antler bone contributes to its amazing toughness, how the skin structure of a worm contributes to its ability to crawl, how the sea cucumber softens its skeleton and changes shape so that it can squeeze through tiny gaps in rocks, or what gives wood its high resistance to impact. These investigations have led to several breakthroughs in the development of composite materials with remarkable properties.
Predictions for future inventions that may be developed from these lines of research include so-called smart structures that design and repair themselves in a similar way to a variety of processes in the natural world. For example, engineers have envisaged bridges that would detect areas heavily stressed by vehicle movement or wind. The bridge structure would then automatically add or move material to the weak areas until the stress is reduced. The same principle might be used to repair damaged buildings. Other new materials that have been imagined are substances that would copy photosynthesis in green plants in order to create new energy sources. The potential impact of biomimetic research is so great that the twenty-first century may come to be known as the "Age of Materials."
The word “emulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
The word “novel” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
Andy: "I want a dozen roses delivered to my girlfriend's house."
Florist: "_____"
- “I think teenagers should be allowed to decide what to do in their free time.”
- "_______ That may help them become self-dependent and creative."
- "The application of technology in schools will facilitate teaching."
- "_______ We can now use computers and projectors in classrooms."
- “I really like the photo exhibition. It’s great to see how the school used to look.”
- "_______ It's a fascinating way to learn History."
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. How do you like the bicycle?
b. It isn't too heavy?
c. It's very nice.
d. No, not at all.
e. So you're satisfied with it?
f. Very. It's just what I had in mind.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. This year I want to wear a pumpkin costume.
b. I remember having a lot of fun last year.
c. Then I think people will mistake you for a real one.
d. Have you decided what you will be dressing up for Halloween, Sara?
e. I want to be either a butterfly or a fairy.
f. Definitely, mom took us around in a bunny outfit.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. It’s such a chore.
b. What did they do in the old days?
c. I hate brushing my teeth.
d. Really? I can’t wait till all my teeth fall out.
e. They brushed with their fingers.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. There’s no food in the woods.
b. Bears are invading our neighborhoods.
c. They should stay in the woods where they belong.
d. Of course, they’re starving to death.
e. Then it’s too dangerous for kids and pets.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. It’s hard if you want to do it right.
b. What’s so hard about hitting a little white ball?
c. No, like a good amateur golfer.
d. Golf is so hard.
e. You mean like Tiger Wood?
Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each blank
(1)__________. Whilst there remain for exotic animals in society, endangered species will always be at risk of being hunted and poached. Poachers often target larger animals - animals which take a long time to repopulate, such as rhinos and elephants. The poachers are clever and use methods (2)___________. Captive breeding is perhaps the most effective method of protecting animals from extinction, (3)____________. First, releasing animals from captive environments could introduce disease into wild populations.(4)______________. Would they know how to hunt for food? Or how not to be killed by other animals? Perhaps the biggest problem facing endangered species, (5)____________, is the increasing population of the human race. Although conservation measures have helped to prevent human from completely destroying all natural habitats, human invasion will always be one of the greatest risks to threatened species.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Our system is that the losing side pays for the hire of the basketball court.
Choose the answer closest in meaning to the following sentence.
In spite of feeling confident about her university entrance exams, Jane did very poorly.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
For an allergic person, a bee-sting can be very serious, often resulting in a severe reaction or even death.
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Diesel fuel is normally a petroleum product, but good quality diesel fuel can be synthesized from vegetable oil and alcohol.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
One student failed because he completely ignored the instruction on the paper. The instructions appeared on the top of every page.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie. He was stopped by his friends right then.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
He is a rich man. He leads a simple life.
Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.
His meeting with The Queen marked a milestone in his life. After that, nothing was the same for him.