Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
protected
reminded
destroyed
eliminated
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
loose
smooth
food
flood
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.
Pavarotti _____ his last performance at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Is there anything good _____ TV tonight?
If the boys played better, they _____ the football match.
When we were children, we didn't have e-mail so we _____ write letters.
Peter's new video camera is fantastic, _____?
We'd prefer to spend time with my children _____ work at weekends.
Louisa: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
Will: “_____”
Dick is thanking Michelle for giving him the gift on his birthday.
- Nick: "Thanks for the nice gift you brought to me!”
- Michelle: “_____”
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I didn’t think his comments were appropriate at the time.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Becoming fluent in a foreign language will bring many advantages to everybody.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage.
Read the passage and then decide which word best fits each space.
THE IDEAL JOB INTERVIEW
When you are interviewed, 80 percent of your mental effort into thinking about what to say and about 20 percent into how to say it. However, the interviewer measures you the other way round. According to one expert, you need to your role before the interview.
of confidence at an interview puts employers off, so sit on a chair in front of a mirror before the interview and take a critical look yourself. Make sure you sit up straight and do everything in a relaxed way. If you look forced, you will feel tense. Get someone to listen to your voice. If you are nervous, you are to talk in a dull tone. But if you talk faster than you normally do, what comes out might not make sense. A good interviewer will ask open-ended questions, so try and give answers which are clear and precise.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike. Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach. The main thing is that they’re comfortable and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. It’s always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning - especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually. After a few months, you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week. It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercises for twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit.
(Source: Solutions intermediate students’ book)
The word “determined” in the passage probably means _____.
According to the author, you should _____.
It is stated in the passage that _____.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We’ve got few eggs in the fridge, so we could make an omelet.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
When my father was young, he was used to get up early to do the gardening.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
If you have a friend you will realize that there is another human being which you can trust completely.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
Helen's brother earns more money than she does.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
It has been years since I last ate fast food.
Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the following sentence.
"No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
People thought that the earth was flat.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I'm disappointed that you are so horrible to your brother.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
They stayed for hours, which tired us.