Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
arise
prison
sight
fine
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 distance from Sydney to Madrid is _____ than the distance from New York to London.
By the time he _____ writing his speech, I will help him to practice presenting.
We should participate in the movement _____ to conserve the natural environment.
She's terrible _____ jumping on a skipping rope.
Lots of people tend to buy houses in the suburbs so that they can avoid noise _____ in the city.
His _____ was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.
Last night, Sally _____ TV in her bedroom when suddenly she heard a scream outside.
I can't walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep _____.
They don’t have much money. They can’t afford _____ out very often.
As the drug took _____, the patient became quieter.
A special program _____ to teach students how to write stories next week.
Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."
Linda: "_____"
Peter: "In my opinion, we should use visual aids to make our presentation more effective."
Jane: “_____.”
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In spite of his being tortured, the captured soldier did not reveal the location of the camp.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He didn’t even cast an eye over my report which I had spent a month writing.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviors.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
One of the main teachings of Buddhism is that you should try to purify your mind.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
“Don’t leave your room in chaos again!” said Martha’s mother.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Jack and Jennie have lost touch with each other for three years.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
You will have to leave the exam room immediately if you use your mobile phone.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Some health experts deducted that the overuse of some vitamins could imperil humans’ lives.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
In the past, trucks are used to transport large amounts of goods and collect public garbage.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
If anyone rings for me, please tell me that I'll be back in the office at four o'clock.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Joe is not here with us. He will know how to fix this technical issue.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The plane had just left the airport. The accident happened.
Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits the blanks.
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those are willing to settle down in a new place. , there's one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with people who might not approve of things you do or might object to things you say. You might even be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, people can be forced to pay a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to its differences.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
When your mobile phone runs out of battery power, all you have to do to get it working again is to charge it up. Imagine if you could do the same thing with your car. Researchers at car companies are developing cars that plug into electric sockets. These vehicles might become the cars of the future.
The cars are called plug-in hybrids and they get most of their power from electricity, just like other electrical devices like mobile phones and laptops. This technology would significantly reduce the amount of petrol that people use. For countries that depend on other oil-producing countries for their petrol supply, this could be a great advantage.
Presently, most cars use petrol. Unfortunately, burning fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide gas, and when a large amount of this gas and other greenhouse gases are trapped in the Earth's atmosphere, they cause global warming. Hybrids vehicles have already been developed and are being driven. These cars get their power from both petrol and electricity; they are able to travel longer distances with less petrol. Plug-in hybrids will be even more advanced as they are designed to be powered mainly by electricity and use only a small amount of petrol. It might be some time before the cars will become available to the public but if they do, it will be a major breakthrough for transport.
What is NOT true according to the paragraph?
The word "trapped" in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _____.
Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.
Not All Hackers Are the Same
As computer use becomes more common, the need for security is more important than ever. One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking.
Computer hacking is the unauthorized access to a computer or network of computers. Hackers are people who illegally enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private information, or spread viruses that can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker get into a system to do these things?
Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software. These protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like computer police officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check to see if the access is valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be shared between the two systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited access to a computer system.
In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is considered hacking. This is commonly called passive hacking. Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a challenging system like a bank or military network. Another kind of hacker tries to do damage to a system. After hacking into systems, these hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information. Known as active hackers, they are, by far, the more dangerous of the two.
The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual passwords are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services now use “password-plus” systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a second code that changes after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or devices that show them the new code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password, they won’t have the code. Or if the hacker somehow gets the code, they still don’t know the password.
The word "valid" in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _____.
What is the function of the protocols?
Why do we have to take more precautions with active hackers?
The word "protect" in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _____.
The word "them" in the last paragraph refers to _____.