Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
gather
although
breathtaking
feather
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
ethnic
unique
basic
diverse
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
The volunteers have to work much _____ usual to save the dying animals from the forest fire.
I _____ filling in the application form before my mother comes back home.
City-dwellers can easily get access _____ the internet nowadays.
Many young people want to work for a humanitarian organization, _____?
He was _____ unsuccessful musician when he came to this town.
Crops are sprayed with _____ to kill insects.
I am sorry I have no time at present to _____ detail of our plan.
I regret _____ you that the train was cancelled.
On New Year's Eve, he offered a glass of champagne to everyone, on the _____.
I found an online bookstore with a great _____ of detective novels.
The kids _____ in the garden when it suddenly began to rain.
More open discussions _____ online to help us reach a good decision in the future.
Because of a long period of economic depression, the company is about to _____ bankrupt.
- "We have to educate the public about wildlife."
- "_____. We should also promote scientific wildlife protection."
Nick: "Can you lend me your car this afternoon? I have an urgent appointment."
Tom: "_____"
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company rejected the claim that they were responsible for these teenagers’ health problems.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The manager has us over a barrel – either we work on a Saturday or we lose our jobs.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
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We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered impolite and even rude.
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“No, I won’t take part in the contest,” said Sally.
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She last touched this novel five years ago.
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It’s a good idea for you to apologise to Mr. Perkins for your disrespectful comments.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Success in the World Memory Championships involves memorizing large numbers of cards in the correct consequence, as well as numbers containing up to 2,000 digits.
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Last month, cycling safety groups plan to lobby for better facilities for cyclists.
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As soon as we see Peter's daughter, we will give him the birthday gift which you have just sent to our home address.
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Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
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You can’t speak English. We won’t offer you the job.
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question below.
World Cup Blog: Qatar to Host 2022 Soccer World Cup
The tiny Middle Eastern nation of Qatar has a soccer team, but it has never played in soccer's greatest tournament, the World Cup. However, something amazing will happen in 2022, when Qatar will become the first nation in the Middle East to host the men's soccer World Cup games.
Some fans were confused about this choice. Qatar doesn't have any stadiums built yet. Also, the weather in Qatar gets extremely hot in the summer. However, Qatar has plans to fix those problems. The country has announced plans to build enough stadiums for the tournament. To keep everyone cool, each stadium will have solar-powered air-conditioning. Qatar is also building a new airport and train system. Because the stadiums will be so close together and connected by train, fans will be able to watch two games in one day.
Qatar has big plans for its new stadiums. Games officials say that after the World Cup, they will take the stadiums down. The stadiums will be taken apart and sent to countries that don't have enough money to build their own stadiums.
Qatar is very happy to be the first Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament. As the country's Emir. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani said to the World Cup organization, "Thank you for believing in change .... Thank you for giving Qatar a chance."
What is the passage mainly about?
The phrase "taken apart" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
Some fans were confused when Quatar was chosen to host the World Cup because _____.
What is NOT true about Quatar?
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Norwich is the capital of East Anglia, an area on the east coast of England which is famous for its natural beauty and impressive architecture. Norwich is a wonderful city to explore and is popular with tourists all year round.
Norwich is not a city of luxurious hotels, but it has a good selection of reasonably priced places to stay in, both in the city centre and further out. The Beeches Hotel, for example, next to the cathedral, has a beautiful Victorian garden. Comfortable accommodation cost £65 for two nights’ bed and breakfast per person. Norwich is famous for its magnificent cathedral. The cathedral has a summer programme of music and events which is open to the general public. One event, “Fire from Heaven”, is a drama and musical performance with fireworks, a laser light show and a carnival with local people dressed in colourful costumes.
Norwich is also home the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, a world-class collection of international art in a building at the University of East Anglia. This is well worth a visit and there is a lovely canteen with an excellent selection of hot and cold snacks. It also specializes in vegetarian food. In addition, the city has a new professional theatre, the Playhouse, on the River Wensum. The city’s annual international arts festival is from 10 to 20 October.
Finally, if you fancy a complete break from the stresses of everyday life, you could hire a boat and spend a few days cruising along the rivers of the famous Norfolk Broads National Park. In our environmentally friendly age, the emphasis has moved towards the quiet enjoyment of nature and wildlife. You can hire a boat, big or small, for an hour or two or even up to a week or two. This makes a perfect day out or holiday for people of all ages.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
According to paragraph 2, which is NOT part of “Fire from Heaven” ?
The word “magnificent” in paragraph 2 mostly means _____.
How much does it cost for a couple to enjoy the accommodation?
The word “emphasis” in paragraph 4 mostly means _____.
The signature dish in the canteen of the University of East Anglia is _____.