Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
nature
face
rural
pancake
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
exhibition
neighborhood
headline
husband
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.
The Vauxhall automobile _____ to be economical has recently regained popularity among car collectors.
I am wearing a T-shirt today because it is _____ than it was yesterday.
We will be able to leave for the airport as soon as the taxi _____.
The students haven't been told about the time of the coming exams, _____?
On our trip to Italy, we crossed _____ Atlantic Ocean.
It is estimated that four million _____ watched the show on television.
I'm trying to _____ my account, but I can't remember the password.
I have talked with my parents and decided _____ abroad for higher education.
Mr. Simpkins is the big _____ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
After climbing the _____ of steps, the old man felt quite exhausted.
I can’t see a big _____ between the two brands of inline skates.
Jack and Peter are in a room. Jack is feeling a bit cold.
- Jack: Would you mind turning off the air conditioner, please?
- Peter: _____
Two friends are discussing the major they are going to choose at university.
- Peter: "My parents gave me no choice but to study business."
- Danny: "_____."
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If she passes the exam, her parents will be walking on air.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Jimmy is very skillful. He has managed to repair his notebook.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Ao Dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
The last time she came back to her hometown was 4 years ago.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"I'm sorry I haven't finished the assignment," Fiona said.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Riding a motorbike without wearing a helmet is illegal in Vietnam.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
A century ago, weavers and bricklayers in this working class district winning some strikes for the ten-hour day.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
Satellite technology offers the opportunity, as never before, for continual television coverage of major international events.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
The review board published a list of companies itself considers to be the most charitable.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
My dad has a wide range of practical life skills. He can solve most problems by himself.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
We started out for California. It started to rain right after that.
Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blanks.
Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, was the rising and setting of the sun. they have now established that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological functions — including temperature, digestion and mental activity - are regulated internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain.
The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
Some people's body clocks keep poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work and even accidents can all be caused or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
Most people would say they know what stress is. But for scientists who study stress, it has been surprisingly hard to define. This is because there are so many ways of looking at stress. Some researchers have studied how our bodies react to stress. You know how your heart beats faster. You sweat more heavily, and your words do not come out right when you are placed in a stressful situation. But knowing how we feel when we experience stress does not explain it; nor does it tell us what causes it.
Other scientists have looked at stressors: events or situations that produce stress. A deadline, a poor test performance, or annoying noises all may be thought of as stressors. Even pleasant events can be stressors. Planning a party or starting a new job can be just as stressful as being called to the headteacher's office. Stress, then, can be caused by both negative and positive events, or stressors. Of course, whether an event is thought of as positive or negative is, in some ways, a matter of personal choice.
In sum, it is the way people interpret an event that makes it stressful or not stressful. This process is the judgment of the value, performance, or nature of the event. Depending on how people examine or judge they may or may not consider them stressful.
What is the passage mainly about?
The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as stressors?
The word "pleasant" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following can make an event stressful or not?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
It is often said that books are always good friends and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small pieces of information, books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were in elementary school, you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
What is the passage mainly about?
The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _____.
The word "stretch" is closest in meaning to _____.
While reading books, a challenging book _____.
The word "fundamental" is closest in meaning to _____.
According to the passage, books _____.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?