Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
- Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
- James: "______. We had sweet memories together then."
John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.
- John: "_____"
- Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."
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 which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
great
cheap
clean
mean
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
improves
destroys
suggests
reminds
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The research findings were reliable since modern technology was used to increase the precision of the sampling procedure.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport just in the nick of time before the check-in counter closed.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to digitalised reading materials.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for daily use.
If he didn't have to work today, he _____ his children to the zoo.
Only after the bus ______ for a few miles did Jane realise she was on the wrong route.
Many people head for the countryside where the flat ______ of fields helps them escape from the hectic city life.
It is believed that traveling is a good way to expand our ______ of the world.
Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among university graduates.
We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to ______ salt into the wound.
Despacito, ______ over four billion times on YouTube, is one of the most favourite songs among teenagers worldwide.
The school drama club is ______ a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to take place next month.
The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received ______ support from the school administrators.
Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will ______ success in the future.
Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He ______ his lessons very carefully.
Sue rarely misses a chance to do voluntary work, ______?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions underneath.
There are many African tribes but, for many people, the Masai are the most well-known. They are famous for their bright red clothing and their ceremonies with lots of music and dancing. Probably, one of the most colorful ceremonies is the festival of "Eunoto," when the teenage boys of the Masai become men.
Eunoto lasts for many days and Masai people travel across the region to get to a special place near the border between Kenya and Tanzania. The teenage boys who travel with them are called "warriors." This is a traditional name from the past when young men fought with other tribes.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the teenagers paint their bodies while their mothers start to build a place called the "Osingira," a sacred room in the middle of the celebrations. Later, the senior elders from different tribes will sit inside this place and, at different times, the boys go inside to meet them. Later in the day, the boys run around the Osingira, going faster and faster each time.
The teenagers also have to alter their appearance at Eunoto. Masai boys' hair is very long before the ritual but they have to cut it off. In Masai culture, hair is an important symbol. For example, when a baby grows into an infant, the mother cuts the child's hair and gives the child a name. At a Masai wedding, the hair of the bride is also cut off as she becomes a woman. And so, at Eunoto, the teenage boy's mother cuts his hair off at sunrise.
On the final day, the teenagers meet the senior elders one more time. They get this advice: "Now you are men, use your heads and knowledge." Then, people start to travel back to their homes and lands. The teenagers are no longer warriors. They are adult men and now they will get married and have children. Later in life, they will be the leaders of their communities.
(Adapted from "Life" by John Hughes, Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett)
What is the passage mainly about?
The word "warriors" in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
According to paragraph 3, the Osingira is built by ______.
The word "alter" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
According to the passage, what do the teenage boys do at Eunoto?
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences:
Laura practised playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her performance.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences:
Lucy paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her savings to the children there.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
My friend has stopped eating fast food.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"You should take better care of your health," said Tom's mother.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to this sentence.
They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local farmers.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The keynote speaker started with some complementary remarks about the organizers of the conference and then proceeded with her speech.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction:
It was the year 2003 that Vietnam hosted the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) for the first time.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
My classmates is going on a trip to Cuc Phuong National Park this weekend.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (A)_____ their way through different systems. It, therefore, brings people into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (B)_____ they do have many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (C)_____ their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (D)_____. Employers will generally look favorably on people (E)_____ have shown an ability to work as part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities in any employee.
(Adapted from The meaning of volunteering by Sam McCarter)
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